Who Lives Inside Your Brain? The Disturbing Psychology of Conspiracy Theories and Parasocial Relationships with Anna Kitko
Anna Kitko, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Conspiracy Theories, Dr. Frank Turek, morality, parasocial relationships, philosophy, Podcast, religion, spiritual abus, theology
Why are millions of people forming deep emotional attachments to celebrities, influencers, and online personalities they’ve never met? And why do some online figures inspire such fierce loyalty that followers will defend their claims, adopt their worldview, and trust their conclusions—often without any scrutiny or independent investigation? Frank sits down with spiritual abuse counselor and Ratio Christi leader, Anna Kitko, to investigate the hidden psychology behind parasocial relationships, conspiracy theories, and the digital voices competing for our trust. Together, they unpack how social media exploits our need for belonging and how seemingly harmless online habits can quietly shape the way we see reality. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why is Anna uniquely qualified to talk about this topic? What happens in the brain when we form emotional attachments to celebrities…