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Behind Human Behavior

Dr. Gus

Join Dr. Gus, a former US DOJ behavioral and forensic psychologist as he discusses cases that he worked on firsthand, the psychological profile of the criminals involved, and how understanding human behavior can be applied to everyday life.

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  • S1 · E7
    September 9 · 11 min

    The Body in the Freezer

    Join Dr. Gus as he discusses a case from his career, involving the death of a woman father that led to 2 decades of deception and earned benefits. DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh

  • S1 · E6
    September 2 · 15 min

    A Forensic Psychologists Profile of Tony Soprano

    Join Dr. Gus as he discusses the psychology of Tony Soprano, drawing from his experience treating real mafia figures and incidents from the hit HBO series. DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh

  • S1 · E5
    August 26 · 6 min

    How Explosive Rage Changed My Career Path

    Join Dr. Gus as he discusses the case that directed his career into forensic psychology, through the most brutal case of domestic violence he has ever seen, followed by a shocking and touching reconciliation and genuine accountability. DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh

  • S1 · E4
    August 19 · 6 min

    When A Pitstop Turns Into a National Security Emergency

    Join Dr. Gus as he discusses a case about a fake bomb threat on the White House, leading to a patient understanding his condition and how to take accountability and regain control in his life. DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh

  • S1 · E3
    August 12 · 6 min

    The Faces I'll Never Forget

    Join Dr. Gus on a timeline through his early career and the HIV/AIDS Epidemic. As he discusses early treatment options, we are invited to understand how he shaped the rest of his career in forensic psychology and behavioral analysis, with much of his outlook stemming from his time with AIDS patients. DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and Directed by Matt Walsh

  • S1 · E2
    August 5 · 9 min

    The Wedding and Divorce That Never Happened

    Join Dr. Gus as he discusses a real forensic case from his time in the US Department of Justice. This weeks case follows the life, love, and crimes of a con-man, culminating in a shocking revelation in his personal life. DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced an Directed by Matt Walsh

  • S1 · E1
    July 29 · 7 min

    When Trust Becomes a Crime: How One Lawyer Betrayed His Own Client

    Join Dr. Gus as he discusses a real forensic case from his time in the US Department of Justice. This case follows a lawyer falsifying bribery and the fallout from his deception being uncovered. DISCLAIMER: The cases discussed on Behind Human Behavior are presented for educational purposes. They are drawn from my decades of experience as a forensic psychologist. To protect privacy and confidentiality, names, dates, locations, identifying characteristics, timelines, and other nonessential details have been changed, omitted, combined, or fictionalized. In some episodes, elements from multiple cases may be incorporated to further protect identities while preserving the psychological and behavioral principles being discussed. The focus of this channel is education about human behavior—not the identification of any individual or specific case. Produced and directed by Matt Walsh.

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