Best Catella Podcasts (2024)

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Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD | Hunt, Gather, Parent 59:34

1h ago59:34

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My guest today is Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD. Michaeleen is a global health correspondent for NPR’s Science Desk and the author of the New York Times bestseller Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. Michaeleen has a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Berkeley, C…

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Willem Kuyken, PhD | Mindfulness for Life 53:32

5d ago53:32

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My guest today is Willem Kuyken, PhD. Willem is Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science at the University of Oxford, and Director of the Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre. He is an author, scientist and teacher. His work is focused on preventing depression and promoting human flourishing. He has published more than 150 peer reviewed sci…

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Matthieu Villatte, PhD | Relational Frame Theory (RFT) & Consciousness 1:00:00

29d ago1:00:00

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My guest today is Matthieu Villatte, PhD. Matthieu is a psychology trainer and consultant who obtained his doctoral degree in psychology in France, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Nevada under the mentorship of Steven Hayes, PhD. Matthieu Villatte is the author of numerous books and chapters on mindfulness, acceptance,…

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Dr. William Miller | Charting a Path Through Uncertain Times 59:02

1M ago59:02

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My guest today is Dr. William Miller - Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Miller is a codeveloper of Motivational Interviewing (MI) which has been implemented and researched in an array of settings over the past 4 decades. Dr. Miller’s research has focused particularly on the treatment…

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Alec Pollard, PhD | When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health Treatment 54:48

2M ago54:48

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My guest today is Alec Pollard, PhD. Alec is founding director of the Center for OCD & Anxiety-Related Disorders at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute, and professor emeritus of family and community medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a licensed psychologist with a special interest in the study and treatment of indiv…

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Dr. Russell Ramsay - Assessing and Treating Adult ADHD 1:29:12

2M ago1:29:12

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Assessing & treating adult ADHD can be both very challenging as well as highly rewarding for client and clinician alike. Psychologist & author, Dr. Russell Ramsay joins us for an in-depth discussion of the assessment and treatment of adult ADHD building on themes in his new workbook, The Adult ADHD and Anxiety …

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Stephanie Catella, PsyD | Cultivating Emotional Intelligence 56:32

2M ago56:32

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My guest today is Stephanie Catella, PsyD. Steph is a clinical psychologist with expertise in transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma, anxiety, and building emotional intelligence. After completing fellowships at the San Francisco VA and University of California San Francisco, she codirected the Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy…

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Dr. Alec Pollard: When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment 1:07:14

3M ago1:07:14

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Many clinicians experience a sense of helplessness around effectively managing calls from loved ones of an individual living with a mental illness who is not willing to engage in treatment. There is frequently an impression that little can be done until the affected individual wants to change. Dr. Alec Pollard …

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Adam Alter | Getting Unstuck When It Matters Most 56:06

3M ago56:06

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Adam Alter is a Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business with an affiliated appointment in the NYU’s Psychology Department. Adam is the New York Times bestselling author of two books: Irresistible (March, 2017), which considers why so many people today are addicted to so many behaviors, from incessant smart phone and…

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Emma Lauer, LCSW: DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People 51:53

3M ago51:53

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Dialectical behavior therapy or DBT is a wonderful suite of tools that help people to be more effective with respect to managing their emotions and becoming more interpersonally effective. These are challenges that often loom especially large for those who are highly sensitive. Emma Lauer, LCSW joins us for a d…

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Dr. Frank Anderson | Authenticity, Trauma, and Healing 45:48

3M ago45:48

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My guest today is Dr. Frank Anderson, MD. Frank is a Harvard Medical School school trained psychiatrist, therapist, speaker, author, and trauma specialist. He has spent the past three decades studying neuroscience and trauma treatment, serving as a leader within the Internal Family Systems therapy model. His latest book is an incredible memoir call…

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Dr. Stephanie Catella - Building Emotional Intelligence 53:08

4M ago53:08

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! In addition to being a topic that appears frequently in the realm of pop psychology, emotional intelligence is a subject of serious, rigorous academic inquiry. Clinical psychologist & author, Dr. Stephanie Catella joins for us for a discussion of core-themes in her new book The Emotional Intelligence Skills Wor…

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Dr. Mark Shrime, MD | The Transformative Power of Purpose 52:10

4M ago52:10

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My guest today is Dr. Mark G. Shrime, MD. Dr. Mark is the International Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Ships and a Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. He is the author of Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose (Hachette 2022). He has spoken at the United Nations,…

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Dr. Holly Swartz - Social Rhythm Therapy for Bipolar Disorder 53:45

4M ago53:45

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Bipolar disorder is often thought of as a mental disorder that is treated exclusively with medication when in fact there are a number of evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques that can be used to complement traditional pharmacotherapy. Dr. Holly Swartz joins us for a discussion of the core themes in her ne…

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Dr. Leslie Becker-Phelps: Insecure in Love 54:41

5M ago54:41

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Challenges related to attachment in relationships - especially in the context of romantic relationships - can evoke very strong emotions and behavioral urges that can often backfire, sometimes causing the very thing we fear most; namely, the dissolution of a relationship. Psychologist, author, speaker & teacher…

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Dr. Carrie Hayward | The Being Human Collection 1:07:34

5M ago1:07:34

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My guest today is Dr. Carrie Hayward. Carrie is a clinical psychologist and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) specialist from Australia dedicated to helping individuals lead more meaningful lives. Carrie is also an author and has recently published the amazing Being Human series, a collection of four narratives that delve into the complexitie…

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Drs. Matt Browne & Chris Kavanagh - Decoding the Gurus 1:19:14

5M ago1:19:14

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! The last decade has seen the ascendency of a number of "public intellectuals" who have come under increasing scrutiny around allegations of misinformation, conspiracy mongering, grifting & intellectual inconsistency. Importantly, many have achieved "guru" status with millions of followers and devotees on YouTub…

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Dr. Brian Thompson & Dr. Brian Pilecki | ACT-Informed Exposure 47:04

5M ago47:04

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My guests today are Brian Thompson, PhD and Brian Pilecki, PhD, two of the authors of ACT-Informed Exposure for Anxiety Brian L. Thompson, PhD, is a licensed psychologist; and director of the anxiety clinic at Portland Psychotherapy in Portland, OR. He specializes in working with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and has publi…

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Dr. Kiran Vadaga - Mindfulness of Feelings from a Buddhist Psychology Perspective 1:14:35

6M ago1:14:35

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Mindfulness is an area of clinical and intellectual focus which has grown tremendously in popularity and includes many secular practices such as breath work, body scanning & self-compassion. OICBT psychologist Dr. Kiran Vadaga joins us for an in-depth conversation in which explore observations around the import…

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Dr. Marina Rosenthal | High Conflict Couples 55:54

6M ago55:54

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My guest today is Dr. Marina Rosenthal. Marina is a licensed psychologist dedicated to serving high-conflict couples. She earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oregon, where she received extensive hands’ on supervision and further honed her skills in the VA system working with veterans and their partners with concurrent and com…

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Dr. Mark Solms - Understanding Consciousness to Optimize Therapeutic Outcomes 1:30:13

6M ago1:30:13

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! CBT interventions are often favoured for being empirically supported; however, it is not always clear how efficacy of these interventions maps to the actual functioning of the brain. Esteemed neuropsychologist and psychoanalyst, Dr. Mark Solms, joins us for an in-depth discussion of the clinical implications of…

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Dr. Diana Hill | Self-Compassion for Wise Effort 58:58

7M ago58:58

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My guest today is Diana Hill, PhD. Diana is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill and author of The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, The ACT Daily Journal, and the upcoming book Wise Effort, Diana works with …

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Dr. Georgia Ede - Change your Diet, Change your Mind 1:07:07

7M ago1:07:07

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! There has been increasing discussion of the metabolic basis of mental disorders and the potential benefit a low-carb/ketogenic approach could hold with respect to the treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Edes joins us for a discussion of major themes of her new book Change Your Diet, Change Y…

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Dr. Steven C Hayes | Moving Beyond the DSM 1:09:26

7M ago1:09:26

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My guest today is Dr. Steven C. Hayes. Steven Hayes is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and President of the Institute for Better Health, a 45-year old charitable organization dedicated to better mental and behavioral health. With 47 books and nearly 700 scientific articles published, Dr. Hayes is one of the mos…

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Anna Motz - If Love Could Kill: The Myths & Truths of Women Who Commit Violence 1:10:21

7M ago1:10:21

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Female involvement with the criminal justice system can prompt significant internal dissonance as well as challenge conceptualizations around female violence, motherhood, mental illness etc. Forensic psychotherapist Anna Motz joins us for a fascinating discussion of her book “If Love Could Kill: The Myths & Tru…

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Anna Lembke, MD | Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence 49:24

8M ago49:24

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My guest today is Anna Lembke, MD. Dr. Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national…

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Dr. James Hollis - Living a Life of Meaning 1:02:05

8M ago1:02:05

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Host note: folks, I invite you to pay very close attention to what Dr. Hollis has to say...could change your life. Jungian/Depth psychology provides a wonderful framework for exploring questions related to meaning and the self that can at time fall outside of boundaries of what is typically explored in cognitiv…

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Dr. Jud Brewer | Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry 50:58

8M ago50:58

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My guest today is Dr. Jud Brewer. Dr. Jud is a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor. He is the executive medical director of be…

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Dr. Kevin Gary - Coping With Existential Boredom 59:14

8M ago59:14

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Existential boredom is a challenge for many that can lead to a pathological engagement with shallow amusements (which may only deepen the despair and lead to more boredom). Dr. Kevin Gary joins us for a discussion of some of the core themes covered in his book Why Boredom Matters: Education, Leisure, and the Qu…

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Dr. Sarah Pegrum | ACT, Loss, and Body Image Struggles 51:14

8M ago51:14

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My guest today is Dr. Sarah Pegrum. Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist and ACT Peer-Reviewed Trainer who has been working in the field of body image, weight stigma, and eating disorders for over 15 years. Dr. Pegrum is the outgoing president of the Atlantic Canada Chapter of ACBS. She is also the author of the new book, Break the Binds of Weight Stig…

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Dr. Randy Nesse - Depression & the Art of Giving Up 1:04:02

9M ago1:04:02

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Understanding the evolutionary significance of depression can quite helpful in its conceptualization and treatment. Founder in the field of evolutionary medicine, Dr. Randy Nesse, joins us for an encore discussion in which we consider how striving, motivation and desire for control can play into the evolution o…

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Steve Haberlin, PhD | Meditation in the College Classroom 54:42

9M ago54:42

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My guest today is Steve Haberlin, PhD. Steve is a researcher and academic who has studied mindfulness and meditation in higher education settings for the past decade. As an assistant professor in the College of Community Innovation & Education at the University of Central Florida, he currently researches meditation practices with undergraduates. St…

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Oliver Burkeman | Time Management for Mortals 58:02

10M ago58:02

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My guest today is Oliver Burkeman. Oliver is the author of the New York Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, which is about embracing the finite nature of life and finally getting around to what matters most. He is also the author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking and Help!: How to…

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Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier - Helping Clinicians to Develop Resilience 1:00:19

10M ago1:00:19

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! For many mental health clinicians, crafting resilience is an afterthought to managing the day-to-day demands of their professional life. Psychologist, consultant & author, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, joins us to discuss some of the themes explored in her new book: The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Op…

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Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman | Security, Growth, and Transcendence 51:16

10M ago51:16

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My guest today is Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman. Scott is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist He is among the top 1% most cited scientists in the world for his groundbreaking research on intelligence, creativity, and human potential. He is the founder and director of the Center for Human Potential and the author of several books, including …

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Dr. Fiona McAndrew: Music, Peak Experience & Depth Psychology 1:16:55

10M ago1:16:55

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Music is an under-explored tool with respect to the provision of psychotherapy as well as the crafting of peak experiences. Clinical counsellor, performance coach and opera singer, Dr. Fiona McAndrew, joins us for an eclectic, wide-ranging discussion in which explore: Fiona's alternating journey between psychol…

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Ben Eckstein, LCSW | Worrying Is Optional 56:04

11M ago56:04

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My guest today is Ben Eckstein, LCSW. Ben is a therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and OC-Spectrum Disorders. He is the owner and director of Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center in Durham, North Carolina. In addition to his clinical work, Ben is also an accomplished speaker, trainer, and is the author of the new book, Worr…

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Dr. Susan Clayton - Climate Anxiety 53:54

11M ago53:54

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Mental health professionals have increasingly been seeing clients seeking services related to anxiety and depression stemming from serious, negative changes that have been occurring in our climate. Psychologist and professor, Dr. Susan Clayton, who is one of the world's authorities on how the environment impact…

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Jill Stoddard PhD | Imposter No More 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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My guest today Jill Stoddard, PhD. Jill is a psychologist, writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. She is the author of three books: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors, Be Mighty, and Imposter No More: Overcome Self-doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Succes…

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Sheila Rubin, MA & Bret Lyon, PhD: Embracing Shame 1:21:46

11M ago1:21:46

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Shame is among the most powerful of human emotions and can drive a number of both functional and dysfunctional behaviours. Sheila Rubin, MA & Bret Lyon, Ph.D., join us for a comprehensive discussion of many of the themes in their new book Embracing Shame - How to Stop Resisting Shame & Turn it into a Powerful A…

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Dr. Jeff Perron - The Psychology of Happiness 1:20:00

12M ago1:20:00

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Happiness is an elusive and frequently controversial topic of discussion. Dr. Jeff Perron joins us for an extensive discussion of some of the themes he is exploring in his new substack project: The Psychology of Happiness. In this discussion we cover: working within a workable & reasonable definition of happine…

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Dr. Katharine Phillips - Body Dysmorphic Disorder 54:05

12M ago54:05

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! For many clinicians body dysmorphic disorder or BDD is shrouded in mystery and can be an intimidating and tricky presentation to try and conceptualize and treat. Physician, scientist, educator, and author, Dr. Katharine Phillips, who has spent her career caring for patients, mentoring/teaching, and conducting g…

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Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona | Living Flexibly, Fearing Failure & Connecting To A Deeper Self 55:44

1y ago55:44

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My guest today is Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, or 'Dr Z' as she is commonly known. She a clinical psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, and adults struggling with OCD, anxiety, and emotion regulation problems. Dr Z is the founder of East Bay Behavior Therapy Center, a therapy practice, where she runs an intensive outpatient program integr…

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Summer Break! 2:25

1y ago2:25

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Hello everyone - hope you are well! We just wanted to quickly let you know that we’ll be taking a scheduled break for the rest of the summer and will be back with new episodes in the early fall. It’s been a real joy recording and putting out the podcast - we’re so grateful to each and every guest for their cont…

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Silken Laumann - Strength in Vulnerability & the Power of Storytelling 56:57

1y ago56:57

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Strength in vulnerability combined with an internal sense of safety are among the most powerful psychological tools that one can curate to promote wellness and healthy boundaries. Four-time Olympian, speaker & author, Silken Laumann, joins us for a very special discussion where we cover: a brief overview of Sil…

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Dr. Keith Dobson: Major Depressive Disorder 1:02:47

1y ago1:02:47

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Despite being among the most common of mental disorders that a clinician is likely to encounter, major depressive disorder presents both the client and therapist with a considerable amount of complexity and nuance to navigate with respect to conceptualization and treatment. Leading international expert in major…

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Dr. Stephen Hupp - Pop Psychology & Pseudoscience 1:00:38

1y ago1:00:38

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Many clinicians pride themselves on practicing within an evidence based framework; however, within psychology the influence of pseudoscience and pop psychology has been at times problematic and even harmful. Psychologist, professor & author, Dr. Hupp joins us to discuss his recently edited book Investigating Po…

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Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman: Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind 59:10

1+ y ago59:10

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman returns for an encore discussion on Thoughts on Record to discuss his most recent book Spellbound, which explores the untapped potential of our unconscious minds. In this conversation we cover: defining of our conscious and unconscious minds why Dr. Lieberman wanted to write this book ge…

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Dr. Richard G. Heimberg: Social Anxiety Disorder 1:10:31

1+ y ago1:10:31

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Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Despite anxiety in social situations being a fairly normative experience, we know that the symptoms and disability associated with social anxiety disorder can be very life-limiting when it comes to important aspects of life such as establishing a romantic relationship, professional advancement and overall quali…

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Leidy Klotz | The Untapped Science of Less 55:24

1+ y ago55:24

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My guest today is Leidy Klotz. Leidy is a Professor at the University of Virginia, with appointments in Engineering, Architecture, and Business. He studies the science of design: how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. He has secured over $10 million in competitive funding to support this new area of research. To share …

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