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Behind Human Behavior

Behind Human Behavior

by Dr. Gus

Social Sciences True Crime

Season 1

The Warehouse of Cash

Join Dr. Gus as he discusses a case from his career involving a lawyer, the Colombian Cartel, threats, and the sudden change in the legality of money laundering. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.