Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTrazodone vs. Doxepin vs. Melatonin: Comparing Alternatives for Sleep
In this episode, we explore a head-to-head comparison of trazodone, doxepin, and melatonin for treating insomnia when benzodiazepines are off the tab…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Beyond Monotherapy: Mixed Episode Management
In this episode, we explore the critical decision of when to add lithium or valproate to second-generation antipsychotics in mixed manic episodes. Sh…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Old Drug, New Perspectives: Disulfiram's and Addiction Medicine
In this episode, we explore a provocative argument for reconsidering disulfiram as a first-line treatment for alcohol use disorder. Could this decade…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Quetiapine vs. Lithium in Mixed Bipolar States
In this episode, we explore the complex pharmacological management of mixed mania, a challenging bipolar presentation affecting up to 40% of manic ep…
1 year ago
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Redefining Treatment
In this episode, we explore psychedelic-assisted therapy in clinical practice, examining how these treatments differ fundamentally from traditional p…
1 year ago
Lurasidone's Therapeutic Window: Is Less More?
In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research revealing that lower doses of lurasidone (40-60mg) may be more effective for bipolar depression t…
1 year ago
Beyond Black Box Warnings: Choosing Antipsychotics in Dementia
In this episode, we explore a compelling comparison between olanzapine and risperidone for managing behavioral symptoms in dementia patients. Are the…
1 year ago
SSRIs and Psychedelics: Drug Interactions
In this episode, we explore the complex drug-drug interactions between psychedelics and psychiatric medications. Do SSRIs really blunt psychedelic ef…
1 year ago
Standard vs. High Doses: Rethinking Bipolar Maintenance Treatment
In this episode, we challenge the conventional wisdom of "what gets them well keeps them well" by exploring groundbreaking Finnish research on bipola…
1 year ago
Psychedelics and Brain Networks
In this episode, we explore how psychedelics like psilocybin disrupt the brain's default mode network, creating windows of neuroplasticity that corre…
1 year, 1 month ago