Best Bob Bolander Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 54: Psychiatry & Poetry with Dr. Frank Clark 33:27

3d ago33:27

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Have you ever found solace in the rhythmic verses of a poem or the gentle brushstrokes of a painting? Dr. Frank Clark joins us to reveal the extraordinary synergy between psychiatry and the arts, and how this fusion enhances the therapeutic journey. Raised in Chicago, where culture thrived around every corner, Dr. Clark was imbued with an appreciat…

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Episode 53: Making the Case for Psychotherapy with Dr. Jonathan Shedler (Rewind) 35:41

17d ago35:41

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Discover the profound insights of Dr. Jonathan Shedler, a leading expert in psychodynamic psychotherapy, as he joins us to unravel the intricate tapestry of the human psyche in therapy. In a landscape where evidence-based treatments are hailed as the gold standard, our conversation spotlights the stark contrast between what clinical trials dictate …

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Episode 52: Finding and Fostering Mentorship with Dr. Sean Blitzstein 33:42

1M ago33:42

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Ever wondered how a simple conversation about the Chicago weather can lead to profound insights into the human psyche? Dr. Sean Woodstein, a beacon of knowledge in the fields of psychiatry and education, joins us for an invigorating exploration of the oft-overlooked art of mentorship. As we traverse topics from the impact of climate on our moods to…

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Episode 51: Rethinking Personality Disorders with Dr. Carla Sharp 36:37

2M ago36:37

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Embark on a mesmerizing exploration of the human psyche with Dr. Carla Sharp, who guides us through the labyrinth of personality disorders with the precision of a master clinician and the insight of a top-tier researcher. As we traverse the landscape of developmental psychopathology, Dr. Sharp shares her pioneering work on early intervention and th…

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Episode 50: Virtual Healing with Dr. Jay Shore 42:09

2M ago42:09

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Dr. Jay Shore, a pioneer in telepsychiatry, offers an in-depth perspective on the journey from the early days of telehealth to the present and where he sees it going with new technology such as AI. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for and adaptability of telehealth services, pushing the boundaries of traditional psychiatric care and redef…

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Episode 49: Navigating Youth Mental Health Challenges with Dr. Gene Beresin 38:32

3M ago38:32

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Embark on an eye-opening journey with Dr. Gene Buresin, the vanguard of child and adolescent psychiatry, as we traverse the landscape of youth stress and resilience. With a career that has reshaped mental health perspectives over the past forty years, Dr. Buresin candidly recounts his initial hesitations about medical school, his chance retention b…

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Episode 48: The Evolution of Psychiatry in Multicultural Contexts with Dr. Francis Lu 36:59

3M ago36:59

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Multicultural competence in psychiatry is more than just a buzzword; it is a crucial aspect of patient care that acknowledges the diverse tapestry of human experiences. On this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast, Dr. Francis Lu shares an enlightening perspective on the intricacies of cultural considerations in psychiatric diagnosis…

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Episode 47: Navigating the Later Years with Dr. Iqbal Ahmed 37:35

4M ago37:35

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Dr. Iqbal “Ike” Ahmed joins the Mind Dive podcast this week to explore the profound complexities of mental health as people age. The journey begins with Dr. Ahmed's early life in India and his extended family who served as the bedrock for his lifelong dedication to understanding and aiding the elderly mind. In this Mind Dive edition, Dr. Ahmed navi…

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Episode 46: Healing Through Mindfulness with Dr. Manizeh Mirza-Gruber 34:17

4M ago34:17

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Hurricane Harvey was a turning point for many, but for Dr. Manizeh Mirza-Gruber, it was the catalyst that clarified the powerful role of mindfulness in healing. As we sit down with the founder of Mindful in Practice, she shares her transformative journey and how it shaped her mission to integrate mindfulness into the fabric of psychiatry. Dr. Mirza…

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Episode 45: Season 3 Premiere— Mailbag Questions with Dr. Boland & Dr. Horrell 49:33

5M ago49:33

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Embark on a journey through the mind with us as we celebrate the advent of Mind Dive's third season, reflecting on our shared experiences and the profound insights we’ve gained along the way. As the new year unfolds, we warmly embrace the path ahead, filled with compelling discussions on mental health. Our first port of call is a question that's be…

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Episode 44: The Psychology of Fashion with Dr. Carolyn Mair 37:26

5M ago37:26

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Carolyn Mair, Ph.D., was always drawn to the world of fashion and even made her own creations while in university. Amid her doctoral research, Dr. Mair saw the opportunity to apply the benefits of psychology to the processes of the fashion industry to facilitate a healthier relationship between us and the garments we wear every day. This episode of…

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Episode 43: Social Media and Adolescent Development with Dr. Howard Liu 35:50

6M ago35:50

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Dr. Howard Liu, M.D began focusing on the effects of social media quite early on in his career after watching how his own personal life was being affected by various platforms. Following a child psychiatry fellowship, he saw the need for both parents and children alike to have guidance in the face of an ever-growing sprawl of social media usage. Th…

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Episode 42: Navigating Dementia in Your Holidays with Dr. Josepha Cheong 42:58

6M ago42:58

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Dr. Josepha Cheong, M.D. chose a medical career to follow in her father’s footsteps. On her journey to become a surgeon, a fateful rotation during her clinicals directed her path towards psychiatry. Dr. Cheong’s work has focused on geriatric psychiatry in the hopes of further understanding dementia and other cognitive diseases. This episode of Menn…

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Episode 41: Personality, Pathology & Rorschach with Dr. Benjamin Berry 30:59

7M ago30:59

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As Benjamin Berry, Ph.D. pursued his undergraduate studies in experimental psychology, he became drawn to the field of psychological research and the science of measuring social attitudes to explore implicit pathologies. After studying under current leaders in Rorschach administration, Benjamin continues to apply his research methods to improve his…

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Episode 40: Psychedelic Therapies for Healing and Recovery with Dr. David Mathai 39:22

7M ago39:22

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Many people who struggle with a mental illness or disorder may not know that clinical research data suggests that new treatment options may be just around the corner. On this episode of Mind Dive Podcast, board-certified psychiatrist, physician-investigator with Segal Trials, and assistant professor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicin…

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Episode 39: Religion, Spirituality, Sexism & Mental Health with Dr. Kerry Horrell 47:44

8M ago47:44

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This episode, the Mind Dive Podcast turns the guest microphone on its co-host, Dr. Kerry Horrell, psychologist at The Menninger Clinic, to talk about her research into the dilemmas that arise with religion, spirituality, sexism and mental health. Growing up in a religious family, Dr. Horrell became interested in this topic as a student because her …

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Rewind of Episode 28: Making the Case for Psychotherapy with Dr. Jonathan Shedler 35:41

8M ago35:41

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Happy Monday to all Mind Dive listeners. This episode has been by far our most popular since we started Mind Dive in Feb. 2022. Thanks again to Dr. Jonathan Shedler for giving his expertise and time to the discussion. This week we replay it for those who may not have heard it. Hotly debated in mental health care, psychoanalytic therapy has been cri…

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Episode 38: Understanding Infant Mental Health with Jyrah Knight of First3Years 28:07

9M ago28:07

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What happens inside a child’s brain in the first three years of life is critical to their long-term mental health, says Jyrah Knight, early intervention specialist and professional development director at the nonprofit, First3Years. So, if a child can’t even remember their encounters with parents and caregivers, how can it affect them so profoundly…

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Episode 37: Perinatal Mental Health Among AAPI Moms with Dr. Nausheen Noor & Dr. Rose Yang 36:18

9M ago36:18

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Perinatal mental health concerns affect as many as 20% of US women. Among Asian-American moms, ingrained cultural values can be an impediment to both diagnosis and treatment. In this episode of Mind Dive Podcast, hosts Bob Boland, MD and Kerry Horrell, PhD welcome two colleagues from The Menninger Clinic, psychologists who focus on women’s mental h…

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Frontline Insights on Global Mental Health with Dr. Stephanie Smith 33:30

10M ago33:30

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Did you know there are very few psychiatrists in Rwanda? That country, whose population has experienced an intense amount of strife, is not alone. Many mental illnesses go untreated in developing nations because of the lack of mental health resources. Dr. Stephanie Smith, director of the Program in Global Mental Health Equity at Brigham and Women's…

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Episode 35: Understanding Bright Kids Who Don't Care with Dr. Ellen Braaten 35:47

10M ago35:47

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Why do some bright kids develop an “I don’t care” attitude? What are the underlying causes? What approaches can help rekindle their motivation? On this episode of Mind Dive Podcast, child psychologist, Harvard professor and author Ellen Braaten, Ph.D. has studied this issue in-depth and worked through this with children and their parents in her the…

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Mind Dive Rewind: Approaching Addiction Psychiatry with Dr. Daryl Shorter 40:52

11M ago40:52

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There is no one pathway to recovery for people battling addiction. Is approaching addiction psychiatry with one blanket method going to do more harm than help? Dr. Daryl Shorter, Medical Director of Addictions Services at The Menninger Clinic and professor at Baylor College of Medicine joins Mind Dive hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland to d…

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Mind Dive Rewind: Exploring Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Temple Grandin 33:06

11M ago33:06

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This episode originally aired June 6, 2022. Not all great minds think alike. The path to understanding how to best nurture an autistic individual often begins with understanding their way of thinking. Dr. Temple Grandin poses that a great disservice is done to both society and the individual when we fail to focus on the strengths of those with auti…

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Episode 34: Creating Cognitive Processing Therapy with Dr. Patricia Resick 33:51

12M ago33:51

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When Patricia Resick, Ph.D., became involved with the first-ever crisis center for sexual assault victims in 1974, she found that the psychology field was severely lacking valid answers for how these women responded to the trauma they faced. After years of research and development towards a process that would help survivors of sexual abuse, survivo…

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Episode 33: Winning the Mental Game, Sport Psychology with Dr. Mitchell Greene 34:21

12M ago34:21

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What happens in the mind of a talented athlete who suddenly cannot perform? Clinical and sports psychologist Mitchell Greene, PhD, works with a range of athletes from hopeful middle schoolers to Olympians on the concept of “mind chatter” and mental health struggles often experienced in sport culture. As explored in his new book, “Courage over Confi…

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Episode 85: TCM Host EDDIE MULLER On FILM NOIR & His New Book! 48:05

1y ago48:05

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In this episode, I had the honour of interviewing TCM Host Eddie Muller On FILM NOIR & his new book NOIR BAR: COCKTAILS INSPIRED BY THE WORLD OF FILM NOIR! Film Noir/Neo-Noir Movies We Discussed: IN A LONELY PLACE (1950) Directed by Nicholas Ray, which starred Gloria Grahame & Humphrey Bogart! WICKED WOMAN (1953) Directed by Russell Rouse, which st…

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Episode 32: Balancing Act, Understanding Clinician Burnout with Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni, Dr. Jhilam Biswas 38:29

1y ago38:29

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This episode of Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast explores burnout and emotional labor experienced by physicians and mental health professionals, particularly in women clinicians. Driven by their observations of burnout within their own psychiatry department at Harvard Medical School, Ashwini Nadkarni, MD, and Jhilam Biswas, MD, take a dive into…

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Episode 84: The Wolf Of Wall Street & The Irishman Cast Member Stephanie Kurtzuba LIVE! 1:48:17

1y ago1:48:17

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In this live video my guest was The Wolf Of Wall Street & The Irishman Cast Member Stephanie Kurtzuba, who has appeared on Broadway in The Boy From Oz, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot: The Musical. She had major roles in two Martin Scorsese movies, The Wolf Of Wall Street and The Irishman and has appeared in television on Law & Order, The Good Wife, Blu…

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Episode 83: JULIENNE DAVIS On Working With STANLEY KUBRICK On EYES WIDE SHUT (1999) 1:11:03

1y ago1:11:03

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In this episode, I interviewed Julienne Davis about her experience working with Stanley Kubrick, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack in EYES WIDE SHUT (1999). This is a must see interview for anyone who loves Stanley Kubrick, Eyes Wide Shut and the art of cinema and film history in general! Want to receive exclusive content created by me? Become one of m…

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Episode 31: Neuropsychiatry, Connecting the Brain to Behavior with Dr. Julia Ridgeway-Diaz 34:27

1y ago34:27

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Once a psychiatrist understands what is happening in their patient’s brain, who gives insight on why this is happening? Join this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast as hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell explore the world of behavioral neurology with Dr. Julia Ridgeway-Diaz, psychiatrist, neurologist and neuropsychiatrist at…

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Episode 82: Art Movies VS. High Quality Hollywood Movies - What's The Difference & Why Does It Matter? 1:25:40

1y ago1:25:40

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Welcome to "Art Movies VS. High Quality Hollywood Movies - What's The Difference & Why Does It Matter? This video is not meant to divide, but to contrast and celebrate the art and craft of cinema. My guest and I discuss many movies and filmmakers. The movies discussed or touched on here are A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE, STAR WARS, THE RULES OF THE G…

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Episode 30: The Troubled Teen Industry with Meg Appelgate, CEO of UnSilenced 29:09

1y ago29:09

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While child abuse in the home is well defined and often met with clear repercussions, are parents, clinicians and even government agencies missing red flags of institutional child abuse within the troubled teen industry? Dive into this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast as nonprofit leader Meg Appelgate shares her own teenage exper…

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Episode 29: Writing the Book on Personality Disorders with Dr. John Oldham 34:27

1y ago34:27

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You can use code MENN2023 for 50% off your New Personality Self Portrait (NPSP25) personality test! Visit npsp25.com to learn more. This episode of the Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive podcast features the psychiatrist who wrote the book on personality and personality disorders. Dr. John Oldham is co-author of, “The New Personality Self-Portrait: Why Y…

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Episode 28: Making the Case for Psychotherapy with Dr. Jonathan Shedler 35:41

1y ago35:41

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Hotly debated in mental health care, psychoanalytic therapy has been criticized for lacking evidence in comparison to other approaches. Now, many clinicians attest to the benefits of this evidence-based treatment and see great need in their patients for relationship-centered therapeutic approaches from their doctor and an emphasis on knowing onesel…

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Episode 27: OCD, An Expert’s Inside Perspective with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale 32:19

1+ y ago32:19

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At 12 years old, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). By age 17, she found success in evidence-based treatment and became a national spokesperson for patients. Now, 20 years later, she treats OCD patients of her own, while still advocating to end stigma and misconceptions about OCD and perfectionism. Dive …

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Episode 26: Bridging Faith & Mental Health Care with Dr. Marcy Verduin 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

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Overwhelmed with requests for mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic, religious leaders faced a dilemma: How do we bridge the elusive gap between healing the mind with both science-based approaches and spiritual guidance? With the help of “insiders” like Dr. Marcy Verduin—both a person of faith and psychiatrist—many clinicians and relig…

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Episode 81: "CONVERSATIONS WITH CAGNEY" Co-Editors On Why JAMES CAGNEY Changed Their Lives ! 1:07:07

1+ y ago1:07:07

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In this episode, I interviewed the co-editors (Dayna DeCarlo & Lisa Sanita) of the book CONVERSATIONS WITH CAGNEY: THE EARLY YEARS" by Bill Angelos. Dayna and Lisa talked about how their passion and love for Cagney lead them to meet writer Bill Angelos and edit the book, how James Cagney changed their lives, how Dayna met James Cagney and much more…

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Episode 80: KATIE BOLAND On Working With PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON In THE MASTER! 48:01

1+ y ago48:01

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In this episode, which is part of my PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON Directed Movies Series, I interviewed Actor/Writer/Director Katie Boland on her experience acting in the film THE MASTER with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix. Follow the various projects Katie is working on by following her on social media and checking out her website ! Links are …

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Episode 25: Questions from the Mailbag with Dr. Bob Boland, Dr. Kerry Horrell 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

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On this Season 2 premier of Mind Dive Podcast, hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell dive into topics posed by their Menninger Clinic colleagues that have not yet been explored on the podcast. In this mailbag episode, listen in as our hosts discuss topical questions on the minds of mental health professionals at The Menninger Clinic and their …

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Episode 79: From FILM NOIR To DISNEY & More! NANCY OLSON LIVINGSTON On Her Memoir A FRONT ROW SEAT! 52:52

1+ y ago52:52

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In this episode, I had the honour of interviewing Actor Nancy Olson Livingston, who recently released her autobiography, A FRONT ROW SEAT: An Intimate Look At Broadway, Hollywood, And The Age Of Glamour! She was one of the stars of the classic Film Noir SUNSET BOULEVARD! She shares stories about working and knowing William Holden, who she worked wi…

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Episode 24: Racial Bias vs. Informed Patient Care with Dr. Carmen Black 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

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Can we expect patients to trust modern medicine before addressing racial disparities in research and diagnoses? Dr. Carmen Black, Yale School of Medicine Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Social Justice and Health Equity Education, Adult Psychiatry joins this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive podcast. This conversation wit…

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Episode 78: OSCAR WINNING Editor ALAN HEIM On Working With BOB FOSSE, SIDNEY LUMET & MORE! 1:30:42

1+ y ago1:30:42

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In this episode, I interviewed Oscar-Winning Editor Alan Heim on his life and career. We discussed what is was like to work with Bob Fosse, Sidney Lumet and other filmmakers! Alan has edited some of the greatest movies ever made (in my opinion). Some of which include, "LENNY", "NETWORK" & "ALL THAT JAZZ". We talk about the power of editing and how …

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Episode 77: METHOD ACTING Meets FILM NOIR - A Movie Review Of THE BREAKING POINT ! + What THE METHOD Really Is ! 1:42:18

1+ y ago1:42:18

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In this episode, which is a part of my series, FILM NOIR MOVIE REVIEWS, we review THE BREAKING POINT, which was directed by Michael Curtiz, and starred John Garfield (The First Ever METHOD ACTOR Movie Star), Patricia Neal and Phyllis Thaxter! Method Acting has always been a topic of debate. Is it harmful? Did it make acting better ? What actually I…

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Episode 23: Brainwashing & Master Persuasion with Dr. Joel Dimsdale 40:12

1+ y ago40:12

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How can good people make terrible decisions? To fully understand brainwashing, more formally known as “coercive persuasion,” mental health clinicians must dive into the potentially dangerous outcomes that can result from a mix of factors such as high stress situations, sleep deprivation and isolation. On this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind …

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Episode 76: KATHERINE KENDALL On Working With JON FAVREAU, VINCE VAUGHN & The The Cast & Crew Of "SWINGERS"! 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

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In this episode, I interview Actress Katherine Kendall about working with Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn & the cast and crew of SWINGERS! SWINGERS (1996), which was directed by Doug Liman, written by Jon Favreau and it starred Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Heather Graham, Ron Livingston and Patrick Van Horn! Katherine Kendall also talk about the content of…

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Episode 75: Adam Nayman On His Book PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON: MASTERWORKS - From HARD EIGHT To PHANTOM THREAD! 1:26:42

1+ y ago1:26:42

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In this episode, I interviewed Writer Adam Nayman about his book, "Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks". The book is beautifully written and is a deep dive into all of Anderson's films, from "Hard Eight" to "Phantom Thread". We touch on all of Anderson's films by exploring not only what's great about them, but also their flaws. HARD EIGHT starred Phi…

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Episode 22: Preventing Shame & Loneliness in Childhood Trauma with Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz 31:27

1+ y ago31:27

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A majority of children in the U.S. will experience some type of adverse event before their 18th birthday that could traumatize them. Most will heal naturally, but what can parents expect when their child does not? Joining this episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast is Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz, childhood trauma expert and author of th…

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Episode 74: The UNTOLD Hollywood Story On The FILM NOIR Legend LAWRENCE TIERNEY with Burt Kearns! 42:09

1+ y ago42:09

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In this episode, I interviewed Writer Burt Kearns about his new book "Lawrence Tierney: Hollywood's Real Life Tough Guy", which just came out. I loved the book and highly recommend getting it. Lawrence Tierney was a film noir legend, who appeared in many feature films, television show and in commercials. He also did some theatre. His career went up…

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Episode 21: OCD From the Front Lines with Dr. Wayne Goodman, Dr. Eric Storch 39:02

1+ y ago39:02

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Commonly misunderstood and misused as shorthand for perfectionism or some personal fixation, the reality of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is much more complex for patients and their clinicians than the general public may realize. This episode of The Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive podcast features nationally recognized OCD experts Dr. Eric Storc…

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Episode 20: Healing Adult Mother-Daughter Relationships with Lacey Tezino, Angela Koreth 40:19

1+ y ago40:19

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Family therapy traditionally focuses on adults with younger children. When the strong influence of the mother-daughter relationship is considered, how can clinicians tell the time is right for their adult women patients to work on relationship strengthening and intentional bonding with their mother? With such a diverse array of women wearing the ti…

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