Episode 129: Dr. David Hirohama on Counseling Sexual Pred...

[gfyourself]

The 3rd generation Japanese-American psychologist shares his experience and observations counseling sexual predators (rapists and child molesters) at Coalinga, a lockdown mental hospital in central California and how he used Buddhism to help him cope.

[shanarchy]

Great interview.
Very insightful.
I especially loved the Buddhism take.

I had an issue, though. But, I'll write about it in another thread. It's regarding a person not being able to make another feel as they wish.

[ghughes1980]

On the topic of sociopaths I would maybe suggest Paul talk to Betsy Salkind. I just finished an episode of Comedy Film Nerds (where they reviewed The Iceman). Betsy let it slip that she had some experience dealing with a sociopath in her life but was reluctant to speak on it in an entertainment podcast setting. Maybe MIHH is the place? http://www.betsysalkind.com/betsy/

[Paul Gilmartin]

GHughes,
Thanks, I know Betsy but haven't seen her in a long time. I just shot her an email, thanks for the suggestion!

paul

[gfyourself]

I liked the stuff at the end of the interview about meditation.

[gfyourself]

About that philosopher that David was speaking about here is a page of recent talks given by this person: http://tnhaudio.org/

[Bron]

In reference to the person who wrote in complaining that Dr. Hirohama only spoke about those who had offended, bear in mind that he worked in a prison, so he has experience with offenders. Just a thought.

[jwooten]

During the episode, Paul recommended a book about psychopaths. Does anyone remember what it was? Thanks!

[Paul Gilmartin]

The book is called Mindhunter by John Douglas.

[ghughes1980]

People should also check out these books:

The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry written by John Ronson it's a great read.