Podcast Episodes
Back to Search219: Eating Disorders: Empathy, Alexithymia, Reflective Function
Eating disorders are often understood through a medical or behavioral lens, focusing on symptom reduction. But what if we've overlooked something dee…
1 year, 9 months ago
218: Where Psychiatry Meets Politics: The Goldwater Rule
There is an extensive history of psychiatry and politics intersecting. Perhaps the most visible flashpoint occurred during the 1964 presidential camp…
1 year, 9 months ago
217: Adverse Childhood Experiences - HPA axis & Brain changes: cortisol, amygdala, hippocampus, cytokines, & epigenetics (Part 3 of ACE series)
In this week's episode, we continue our series on Adverse Childhood Experiences by delving deeper into the lasting effect of ACEs on the brain and bo…
1 year, 10 months ago
216: Shrink Next Door: A Psychiatrist's Analysis
Listening to The Shrink Next Door elicited a range of emotions in me, including angst, sadness, intrigue, and heartache. For those unfamiliar with th…
1 year, 10 months ago
215: Understanding Complex PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder
The purpose of this episode is to provide a clear and simple guide for clinicians on the diagnosis of complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and how it differs from p…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 214: Q&A with Dr. Cummings Part 2
In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Michael Cummings to answer questions sent in by podcast listeners. Topics include Valproic Acid, Lithium, Treati…
2 years ago
213: Reflective Functioning: The Key to Attachment with Dr. Howard Steele
In this episode, we discuss "reflective function," which is a precursor to the concept of mentalization. Reflective function is best understood not a…
2 years ago
212: Bruce Perry on the Healing Power of Human Connection and Resilience in Trauma
In today's episode, we talk with Dr. Bruce Perry who co-authored, The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endang…
2 years ago
211: Early Psychosis: Detection and Treatment
In this episode, we are joined by a panel of experts to discuss treatment of psychosis. Experiences of psychosis are common. When these experiences l…
2 years, 1 month ago
210: Q&A with Dr. Michael Cummings
In this episode, we welcome back fan favorite Dr. Michael Cummings and ask questions sent in by listeners. Topics include Schizophrenia, Social Media…
2 years, 1 month ago