Podcast Episodes
Back to Search248: Understanding Real Event OCD: When the Past Fuels Obsession
In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by OCD specialist Kevin Foss to dive deep into Real Event OCD, which is a form of obsessive-compulsive dis…
8 months ago
247: Identity Diffusion
In this episode, Dr. David Puder and Mark Ruffalo dive into the history and theory of identity diffusion, from Kernberg's structural model and Gunder…
8 months, 1 week ago
246: Cannabis and Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Sleep, and Cognitive Function Update and Review
In this episode, we explore the latest 2025 research on cannabis and mental health. Our discussion covers how cannabis use impacts depression, anxiet…
9 months ago
245: Regulating Our Emotions as Parents with Alissa Jerud, PhD
Parenting brings love, joy and plenty of emotional challenges. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Alissa Jerud explores how parents can bette…
9 months, 1 week ago
244: Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology: Insights from Dr. David Mintz
In this episode, I engage in a shared-interest conversation with Dr. David Mintz, a psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience at the Austen Riggs…
10 months ago
243: Catatonia in Children and Teens
Catatonia in children and teens is underdiagnosed, frequently misunderstood, and potentially fatal if left untreated. In this episode, Dr. David Pude…
11 months ago
242: The Bear: Trauma, Personality, and Attachment with Dr. Eric Bender and Dr. David Puder
In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Eric Bender to explore the psychological depth of the Emmy Award-winning show, The Be…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
241: Depressive Personality Style with Jonathan Shedler
Dr. David Puder and psychologist Dr. Jonathan Shedler explore depressive personality style—how it differs from clinical depression and why it often g…
1 year ago
240: Cannabis and Psychosis: The Link Between THC Use and Mental Health Risks
Dive deep into the connection between cannabis (THC) and psychosis in this enlightening episode with Dr. David Puder. Explore cutting-edge research o…
1 year ago
239: Transference Focused Psychotherapy & Personality Disorders with Dr. Otto Kernberg
In this episode, Dr. Otto Kernberg, a pioneer of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), discusses personality disorders through a psychoanalytic l…
1 year, 1 month ago