Bev interviews Dr. Katie Stewart on generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). They cover several areas, including what is GAD, what is worry, and what is intolerance of uncertainty, which is a core feature of the disorder. Information on our guest: Dr. Katie Stewart is a licensed clinical psychologist in Ontario (and so is no longer in supervised practic…

On this episode, Bev interviews Dr. Martin Antony on obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. They cover a variety of topics, including what is OCD, what are intrusive thoughts and compulsions, the prevalence of "odd thoughts," and how OCD is treated. This episode also includes a special guest, Jonathan, who experiences OCD. Jonathan shares what it i…

In this episode, Bev and Yuri describe their key takeaways from Season 2! Follow on social media: Instagram - @stoppsychoanalyzingme Twitter - @stoppsychomepod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Bev Katherine

Bev interviews Dr. Martin Antony on social anxiety disorder. They cover a variety of topics, including what is social anxiety, the difference between shyness and social anxiety disorder, social anxiety across the lifespan, and how social anxiety is treated. Dr. Antony is professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University a…

In this episode, Bev discusses the relationship between physical disability and mental health with psychologist Dr. Kaley Roosen and social worker Gabriella Carafa. The conversation is focused on barriers to access to psychotherapy for individuals with physical disabilities, the importance of understanding physical disability from a mental health p…

In this episode, Bev discusses ADHD with Dr. Annabel Sibalis, as well as with a woman with lived experience with ADHD, Meghan Riley. Dr. Sibalis is a doctoral candidate in the Psychological Science program at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research investigates mental health in children and youth with a specific focus on ADHD and learning dis…

Bev interviews Dr. Naomi Murphy on her experiences as a consultant clinical and forensic psychologist in England. She is currently Clinical Director of a specialist unit in a high secure English prison where she was responsible for devising a treatment programme for men identified as ”untreatable psychopaths”. This program is now into its 18th year…

In this episode, Bev interviews Dr. Tae Hart about clinical health psychology. Dr. Tae Hart is a clinical health psychologist and professor of psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. As the director of the psychosocial medicine laboratory at Ryerson, Dr. Hart’s research centers on psychological factors associated with adjustment to illness i…

Bev interviews Christina Lee, a grief and palliative care counsellor and professional art therapist who is registered as a psychotherapist in Ontario. She has also received a Master of Arts in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy and has completed her graduate training at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute. They explore what grief really is, common misc…

On this episode Bev speaks about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Dr. Nina Josefowitz. Dr. Josefowitz is an Assistant professor in the teaching stream in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at OISE/university of Toronto. She has given workshops on cognitive behavior therapy throughout North America, and internationally. She …

On this episode, Bev (Stop Psychoanalyzing Me host) and Yuri (Stop Psychoanalyzing Me producer) discuss all five episodes of season 1. They also share their behind the scenes process; specific learnings from season 1; and their opinions on mental health diagnoses, mental health education, and stigma. To learn more about Yuri Hladio and his work, ch…

Featured on this episode is Dr. Zindel Segal, who is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto Scarborough. He is a co-developer of mindfulness based cognitive therapy and a co-founder of mindfulnoggin.com, offering online Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy to the public. We discuss the difference betwe…

Our featured guest for this episode is Dr. Stephanie Cassin. Dr. Cassin is an associate professor and the director of the Healthy Eating and Lifestyle laboratory at Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. Cassin’s clinical and research interests are in the area of disordered eating, obesity, and weight loss surgery. Her research examines the psycholog…

On this episode is Dr. Sarah Dermody who is an assistant professor and the Director of the Clinical Addictions Research and Equity laboratory at Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. Dermody’s research investigates the risk factors and treatments for substance use and addiction in youth and adults. Bev and Dr. Dermody discuss what an addiction is, t…

On today’s episode is Richard Zeifman, who is a PhD student in Clinical Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. His research focuses on enhancing mental disorder treatments by integrating evidence-based psychological treatments with pharmacological ones, such as MDMA. He recently authored a scientific paper that examined how ayahuasca use in…

Featured on this episode is Dr. Zindel Segal, who is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto Scarborough. He is a co-developer of mindfulness based cognitive therapy and a co-founder of mindfulnoggin.com, offering online Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy to the public. We discuss the difference betwe…