Best Rft Podcasts (2024)

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22.2 Steven Hayes, PhD: RFT, ACT, Evolution, The FLIP, and Mental Health 1:01:22

3h ago1:01:22

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Please join us this week for a discussion on Relational Frame Theory (RFT) and how it relates to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT), with the conceptual creator of RFT and ACT, Dr. Steven Hayes. I highly recommend you view this on YouTube so you don't miss out on all the added video graphics that supplement our discussion. Dr. Hayes f…

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156 – Chit Haters 39:38

2d ago39:38

39:38

Andy and Chris talk about the feelings they have about different methods of getting a random number. Rolling a die is great; drawing a chit from a bag is bad.By Roll For Topic

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Donna Jackson Nakazawa | Neuroscience-Based Practices for Trauma 55:36

3h ago55:36

55:36

My guest today is Donna Jackson Nakazawa. Donna is an award-winning science journalist and author of eight books exploring the connections between emotions, trauma, and health, offering you new pathways to healing. Her book, Girls on the Brink: Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression, and Social Media, was named a be…

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22.1 Steven Hayes, PhD: ACT and Relational Frame Theory 42:43

38m ago42:43

42:43

Please join us this week for a discussion on Relational Frame Theory (RFT) and how it relates to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT), with the conceptual creator of RFT and ACT, Dr. Steven Hayes. I highly recommend you view this on YouTube so you don't miss out on all the added video graphics that supplement our discussion. Dr. Hayes f…

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Episode 155 – Gold in Games 46:05

16d ago46:05

46:05

Andy and Chris talk about Baldur’s Gate 3 for too long and then Chris surprises everyone by having done a small amount of research before they discuss money in games.By Roll For Topic

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21.2 Dr. Robert Post, MD: Lithium, Dementia, and NIH Research Failures 56:44

3h ago56:44

56:44

This week, we're back to give you more information on bipolar illness, lithium, dementia, and the failures of the NIH in their research efforts, with one of the world's leading psychiatric experts, former Chief of the biological psychiatry branch of the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) for 20 years, Dr. Robert Post, MD and psychiatrist. …

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Jennifer Kemp, MPsych | Understanding Neurodiversity & Living Authentically 56:38

19d ago56:38

56:38

My guest today is Jennifer Kemp MPsych. Jennifer Kemp is a clinical psychologist based in Adelaide, Australia. Her neurodiversity-affirming approach is founded on her own experience of being late-diagnosed as Autistic and an ADHDer with the experiences of her clients and the latest research. In her therapeutic practice and when training other thera…

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21.1 Dr. Robert Post, MD: Youth-Onset Bipolar Illness 56:44

2d ago56:44

56:44

This week, we're back to give you more information on bipolar illness in youths and the use of lithium with one of the world's leading experts on both, former Chief of the biological psychiatry branch of the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) for 20 years, Dr. Robert Post, MD and psychiatrist. Dr. Post has spent nearly the entirety of his …

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Episode 154 – How Do You Prepare to Run an Epic Campaign? (with Matt Wilson) 46:42

22d ago46:42

46:42

Have you thought about running an epic RPG campaign–perhaps a complex published campaign like Curse of Strahd or Masks of Nyarlathotep–but find yourself unsure how to start preparing? In this episode, Andy talks with Matt Wilson, a GM who has run several large, complex campaigns to learn some tips and tricks for preparing to run … Continue reading …

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20.1 Lithium: Beyond its' Psychiatric Use with Janusz Rybakowski, MD 1:00:48

9d ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Hey there again... This week, we're back to give you more information on lithium with one of the world's leading experts on lithium, Dr. Janusz Rybakowski, MD and Polish psychiatrist. Janusz was one of the first researchers in the world to illuminate some of the ancillary medical benefits of lithium, publishing one of the first series of reports wi…

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Professor Ross White | How A Flexible Mind Can Help You Thrive 54:34

11d ago54:34

54:34

My guest today is Professor Ross White. Ross is award-winning clinical psychologist who specializes in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of adults working in high-performance environments. He is also an expert in global mental health and has conducted research in collaborations with the World Health Organization and the United Nations High…

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19.1 The Problem with Rapid Benzo Detox; Patient Perspective with Nicole Lamberson, PA 1:14:52

15d ago1:14:52

1:14:52

Hey all, hope you enjoy this latest episode with Nicole Lamberson, PA with the Taper Clinic, who graciously has shared her story about being over-medicated on psychiatric medications. We discuss why limited duration 'Rehab' and 'Detox' units can be extremely harmful to patients with dependence on certain prescription or illicit drugs, using her own…

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Episode 153 – Spooky and Cheery Holiday Games 42:05

1M ago42:05

42:05

Andy and Chris talk about running games on holidays and what exactly makes it so compelling. They also talk about the upcoming D&D DMG, Alien tie-in novels, and The Left Hand of Darkness.By Roll For Topic

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18.2 How We Should Be Practicing Psychiatry with Cara Hoepner, PMHNP 42:47

1M ago42:47

42:47

Join me with Cara Hoepner, a San Francisco-based PMHNP, to discuss how we SHOULD be practicing psychiatry. This is a 2-part series and in this 2nd part, we talk more about some of the issues that plague our field. We talk about how our first imperative has to be to rule out any medical cause of psychiatric symptoms, then discuss how Cara individual…

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Dr. Charles Schaeffer | When Panic Happens 59:58

1M ago59:58

59:58

My guest today is Dr. Charles Schaeffer aka Dr Chuck. Dr. Chuck is a clinical psychologist and author of the new book, When Panic Happens: Short Circuit Anxiety & Fear in the Moment. Dr. Chuck completed his training at New York University and is in private practice in New York City. He has over 15 years of experience providing strength-focused, evi…

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18.1 How We Should Be Practicing Psychiatry with Cara Hoepner, PMHNP 59:04

2M ago59:04

59:04

Join me with Cara Hoepner, a San Francisco-based PMHNP, to discuss how we SHOULD be practicing psychiatry. This is a 2-part series and in this first part, we will talk more about Cara's background that led her into psychiatric practice, then discuss the inherent problems with the DSM's massive over-expansion of psychiatric diagnoses and the major i…

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Episode 152 – What Can Mini-games Add to an RPG? 51:09

2M ago51:09

51:09

Have you ever used a mini-game in a tabletop RPG–a game that steps completely outside the official rules of your RPG to resolve a particular situation? We discuss Chris’ experimental one-shot in which he tried out some fun mini-games. Also discussed: Chris’ experience reading The Silmarillion.By Roll For Topic

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Cory Richards | From Climbing Mountains to Consciously Healing 58:14

2M ago58:14

58:14

My guest today is Cory Richards. Cory is an internationally renowned photographer, filmmaker, and author of new memoir, The Color of Everything. He is the first and only American to climb one of the world’s 8000m peaks in winter. His documentation of the climb and aftermath of the experience was made into the award-winning documentary COLD and appe…

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17.1 Clozapine Underutilization with Jose Rubio, MD 1:11:01

2M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Clozapine is one of the first antipsychotics with a unique chemical structure compared to any other antipsychotic. It is the most effective at treating patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, but is severely underutilized despite its efficacy. It does have a significant side effect profile that needs to be monitored and managed, but can pr…

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Episode 151 – RfT Con 2024 Trivia Quiz and Diamond Heist! 45:09

2M ago45:09

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Recorded live at the fourth annual Roll for Topic Con! Follow along as the audience takes our annual roleplaying trivia quiz, and plays a brand new game called Diamond Heist.By Roll For Topic

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RANT: This HEALTHCARE BILL IS absurd 17:12

2M ago17:12

17:12

Enjoy my rant on a healthcare bill. Please send me your rants if you have them and I'll post them. For more social media content, check us out on all social media platforms @RenegadePsych. If you have any comments, questions or challenges to the information we've presented here, if you'd like to be a guest to the show, or if you have general commen…

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

3M ago59:34

59:34

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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16.3 Encephalitis: Interview with Jaime Shoup, MD 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

This series is about encephalitis, or brain infection. This is such an important topic in psychiatry because it is a potential medical cause of psychiatric or behavioral symptoms. I've seen encephalitis patients misdiagnosed and put on the inpatient psychiatric unit, and that delay of care can be disastrous for their brain's chances of recovery. In…

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Episode 150 – What Does Crime Look Like in Your Game Setting? 32:40

3M ago32:40

32:40

What does the criminal underworld in your setting look like, and how do the players interact with it? Andy and Chris discuss the topic of crime in RPG settings, along with their plans to run some one-shots at the upcoming RfT Con.By Roll For Topic

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16.2 Encephalitis: PATIENT PERSPECTIVE with Alex 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

I'm super excited for this first PATIENT EXPERIENCE episode with a live interview with an old friend of mine, Alex, who recently suffered a bout of likely VIRAL ENCEPHALITIS, or brain infection, that led to primarily behavioral changes before any obvious focal neurologic deficits. This is such an important topic in psychiatry because it is a potent…

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Willem Kuyken, PhD | Mindfulness for Life 53:32

3M ago53:32

53:32

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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16.1 Encephalitis Interview with Philip Britton, MD 1:10:03

3M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Hey! Welcome to my next series on ENCEPHALITIS, or infectious causes of encephalopathies, or medical problems that cause altered mentation and behavior. It's such an important topic in psychiatry because it is a potential medical cause of psychiatric illness. I've seen encephalitis patients misdiagnosed and put on the inpatient psychiatric unit, an…

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Episode 149 – How Do You Use Languages? 38:10

3M ago38:10

38:10

Andy and Chris talk about going to the dentist and also about using languages at the table. Chris makes a reference to a 29 year old movie and Andy makes a reference to a 23 year old tv show.By Roll For Topic

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15.7 OVERDOSED Full Series Uninterrupted 3:35:06

3M ago3:35:06

3:35:06

Thanks for listening. I hope you've enjoyed this series on the US Drug Epidemic. This week, I am just re-releasing all 6 episodes of the series in one episode, for those who prefer 3.5 hours of drug epidemic talk/information. I recommend watching this entire series on my YouTube channel so you can see several charts/graphics you won't be able to se…

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

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

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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15.6 Overdosed: SOLUTIONS to the current epidemic 1:03:51

4M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Thanks for listening. I recommend watching this entire series on my YouTube channel so you can see several charts/graphics you won't be able to see otherwise; search 'Renegade Psych' on YouTube to find the page. All future episodes will be live video recordings, but we'll still produce an audio-only version as well, so view on YouTube, listen on ot…

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Episode 148 – How Do You Use Alignment? 38:53

4M ago38:53

38:53

Is character alignment a central part of your D&D (and D&D-alike) games, or is it something you change or ignore? Chris and Andy discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the classic alignment chart, and the ways it’s useful at the table.By Roll For Topic

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15.5 Overdosed: Other complications and consequences of Drug Use 41:44

4M ago41:44

41:44

Thanks for listening. I recommend watching this entire series on my YouTube channel due to there being several charts and graphics that you won't be able to see on other platforms; just search 'Renegade Psych' on YouTube to find our page. Future episodes will be live video recordings, but we'll still produce our audio-only version as well, so view …

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

4M ago59:02

59:02

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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15.4 Overdosed: 3rd Wave: Fentanyl Contamination and COVID 27:56

4M ago27:56

27:56

Thanks for listening. I recommend watching this entire series on my YouTube channel due to there being several charts and graphics that you won't be able to see on other platforms; just search 'Renegade Psych' on YouTube to find our page. Future episodes will be live video recordings, but we'll still produce our audio-only version as well, so view …

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Episode 147 – The Enthusiasm of a Con 19:45

4M ago19:45

19:45

Andy and Chris talk about Gen Con, Roll for Topic Con, and what makes cons so special!By Roll For Topic

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15.3 Overdosed: The 2nd Wave: Heroin and IV Drug Use 35:39

4M ago35:39

35:39

Thanks for listening. I recommend watching this entire series on my YouTube channel due to there being several charts and graphics that you won't be able to see on other platforms; just search 'Renegade Psych' on YouTube to find our page. Future episodes will be live video recordings, but we'll still produce our audio-only version as well, so view …

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15.2 Overdosed: The 1st Wave: An Increase in Opioid Prescribing 32:10

4M ago32:10

32:10

Thanks for listening. I recommend watching this one on my YouTube channel due to being paired with several charts and graphics; just search 'Renegade Psych' on YouTube to find our page. Future episodes will be live video recordings, but we'll still produce our audio-only version as well, so view on YouTube, listen on other platforms, or don't do ei…

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

5M ago54:48

54:48

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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Episode 146 – Running Minigames Within Your Games 25:26

5M ago25:26

25:26

Have you used a minigame within your RPG to handle a specific scene or sequence? Chris and Andy brainstorm a bit about a jousting minigame for Chris’ upcoming convention game, with discursions into game playtesting, Battletech, and the upcoming RfT Con 2024.By Roll For Topic

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15.1 Overdosed: The Worst Drug Epidemic in Human History 27:12

5M ago27:12

27:12

Thanks for listening. I recommend watching this one on my YouTube channel due to being paired with several charts and graphics; just search 'Renegade Psych' on YouTube to find our page. Future episodes will be live video recordings, but we'll still produce our audio-only version as well, so view on YouTube, listen on other platforms, or don't do ei…

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14.1 Interview with Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, MD, MPH 1:17:02

5M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

Thanks for listening. RENEGADE PSYCH NOW HAS A YOUTUBE CHANNEL; just search 'Renegade Psych' to find our page. Future episodes will be live video recordings, but we'll still produce our audio-only version as well, so view on YouTube, listen on other platforms, or don't do either, Life is full of choices! This interview is with Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, MD…

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Stephanie Catella, PsyD | Cultivating Emotional Intelligence 56:32

5M ago56:32

56:32

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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Episode 145 – How to Prep for a Game When You Have No Time (with John Corey) 34:35

5M ago34:35

34:35

Guest host John Corey fills in for Chris this week, bringing his expertise in low-prep GMing! John and Andy discuss what they’ve been reading about the early days of the gaming hobby and then go on to talk about how you can move from high-prep GMing to lower-prep, improv-style GMing.By Roll For Topic

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13.2 What's Wrong With Modern Psychiatry, Pt 2 with Josef Witt-Doerring 1:12:56

5M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Thanks for listening. RENEGADE PSYCH IS GOING VIDEO and starting our very own YouTube channel, just search 'Renegade Psych' to find our page. All future episodes will be live video recordings, but we'll still produce our audio-only version as well, so view on YouTube, listen on other platforms, or don't do either, Life is full of choices! In this 2…

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13.1 What's Wrong with Modern Psychiatry - Interview 1 with Josef Witt-Doerring 1:06:48

5M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Thanks for listening. For the first time, RENEGADE PSYCH is GOING VIDEO on YouTube, just search 'Renegade Psych' to find our page. All future episodes will be available for video viewing or audio listening, depending on the platform. In this 2-part series, I talk to Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, MD, from the Life on Less Meds podcast (Life on Less Meds …

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

6M ago56:06

56:06

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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Episode 144 – How Do You Handle Light Sources in Dungeons? 40:19

6M ago40:19

40:19

Do you meticulously track the light radius of each torch? Do you handwave it away? Something in between? Inspired by Andy’s recent trip to Mammoth Caves, Andy and Chris talk about the challenges and rewards of taking lighting seriously in your dungeon crawls.By Roll For Topic

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12.3 Safer Drug Use: Rules to Reduce Harm from Illicit Drug Use 30:30

6M ago30:30

30:30

In this series, Dr. Stephen Love, MD, and I discuss a vitally important aspect of substance use treatment that is not discussed enough as a society or in our medical training, educating users on how to reduce the harms associated with substance use. In this episode, we focus on HARM REDUCTION, and identify several rules of Safer Drug Use. Though ab…

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12.2 Safer Drug Use: What is Addiction? 33:55

6M ago33:55

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In this series, Dr. Stephen Love, MD, and I discuss a vitally important aspect of substance use treatment that is not discussed enough as a society or in our medical training, educating users on how to reduce the harms associated with substance use. We delve into what addiction is in this episode and discuss whether the causes are biological or env…

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