Best ABPP Podcasts (2024)

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147. Trauma, Healing and Transformation with Author Lindsay Gibson 1:46:38

12m ago1:46:38

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In this episode, Dr. Roger McFillin interviews Lindsay Gibson, author of the memoir 'Just Be: How My Stillborn Son Taught Me to Surrender.' Lindsay was a normal, happy teenager, but at the tender age of sixteen, she found herself terrorized by the hands of a rapist…with a mission to end her life and whose brutal force robbed her innocence. For thir…

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LGBTQ+ Mental Health: Growing Up In a Queer Household in the 80s with Ann Russo

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Episode 124. I get a lot of podcast pitches. Many of them, it’s clear they’ve never listened to my podcast and have zero idea about my audience. Others are pitching people that have truly nothing to do with what a do (men’s hair removal expert, anyone? Just why?). Someone reached out to me to introduce Ann though and I was intrigued (I mean, read t…

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146. On God, Love, Religion and Escaping the Mental Health Trap with Eric Maisel, PhD 1:42:27

39m ago1:42:27

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Dr. Eric Maisel discussed the profound and often contentious issues surrounding mental health, religion, psychiatry, and the nature of human consciousness. Dr. Maisel, a prolific author and critical thinker, shares his insights on the pathologization of everyday struggles, the impact of psychiatric diagnoses, and the importance of reclaiming person…

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145. Privacy Violations & Forced Psychiatric Detentions with Rob Wipond 1:07:13

5d ago1:07:13

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We cannot consent unless we are informed. In this episode I welcome back Rob Wipond, a freelance journalist known for his work on psychiatry, civil rights, and privacy, and we explore the troubling reality behind the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline, launched in July 2022. While intended as a compassionate step forward, this lifeline has led to pr…

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Harnessing the Power of Creativity In and Out of the Therapy Room 26:30

8d ago26:30

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Episode 123. Today’s solo episode is all about my thoughts about Creativity. I’ve been thinking about this topic a LOT lately. And it’s been incredibly fun. I read this book recently and already am re-listening to it. It’s Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert and I’ve found it really inspiring. I have really been slowing down…

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Casual Conversation with Dr.. Marcus Earle Featuring Rachel Jensen, Doctor of Psychology 10:34

24d ago10:34

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Rachel Jensen has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ where she also received a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology (M.A.). Prior to that, Rachel received a Masters degree in Counseling (MC) from Arizona State University as well. Her previous clinical training experiences have included providing EMDR…

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Ep. 144 The Overdiagnosis of ADHD and Alternatives for Brain Health with Dr. Kristin Reihman 1:09:47

17d ago1:09:47

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In this powerful episode the Radically Genuine Podcast welcomes back Dr. Kristin Reihman, a medical director at the Family Hope Center, author, renowned expert in the treatment of Lyme disease and Founding Board Member of the Conscious Clinician Collective. Dr. Reihman shares her insights on the overdiagnosis of ADHD and explores alternative method…

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Tips for Supporting Those Who Self-Harm, with Dr. Nicholas Westers 41:29

18d ago41:29

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In this episode, host and producer of The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast, Dr. Nicholas Westers, shares his own thoughts about what we should consider when supporting friends, families, clients, and patients who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). This marks the first solo episode of the podcast, and Dr. Westers offers ways for listeners to…

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143. "The Placebo Effect in Surgery: Are Common Operations Ineffective? with Orthopedic Surgeon Ian Harris" 1:04:44

19d ago1:04:44

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In this episode of the Radically Genuine Podcast, Dr. Roger McFillin is joined by Dr. Ian Harris, an esteemed orthopedic surgeon in clinical practice in Sydney, Australia. He is a professor of orthopedic surgery with a PhD in evidence based medicine and surgery. He directs a research unit that focuses on outcomes of surgery and has published and pr…

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ENCORE: How To Develop Unconditional Self-Worth with Dr. Adia Gooden, PhD 50:09

23d ago50:09

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Episode 122. In deciding which episodes were worth replaying for you this summer, this one immediately came to mind for a few reasons. First of all, I’ve referenced this conversation many times since I had it in July 2021 (3 years ago!!). I’ve talked about it on the podcast, and I’ve referenced it in my head. To share how it’s impacted me, we have …

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142. Rogue Doctor Turned Poker Pro Overcomes Chronic Depression 2:09:12

26d ago2:09:12

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Dr. Jaclynn Moskow is a trained physician scientist, writer, healthcare business consultant, and well known professional poker player. The medical industrial complex, much like a high-stakes poker game, operates on a grand scale where the players are institutions, corporations, and policy makers, but the chips are human lives and well-being. Just a…

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141. Can Postpartum Depression Be Solved with a Pill? 1:11:51

1M ago1:11:51

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The FDA has approved the first pill for postpartum depression, Zuranolone (Zurzuvae) on August 4th, 2023. We discuss this and more with Katie Galvin, a former speech language pathologist turned women's functional nutrition practitioner, holistic life coach, and postpartum doula, who shares her personal experience with postpartum health challenges a…

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ENCORE: The Science Behind Intuitive Eating & Weight Inclusive Care

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Episode 121. One of the questions I get most often from people when they learn that I’m aligned with the Health at Every Size® movement is some version of this: “But I’ve worked for many years in XX setting and I’ve seen how people suffer when they have excess weight on their bodies. How can we really say that people can be healthy at every size?” …

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82. They want you sick and dependent (Rebroadcast) 1:16:15

1M ago1:16:15

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We're revisiting a classic episode that originally aired on April 27, 2023. For over a hundred years, corporate interests have been steering the direction of healthcare in the United States. Checklists have been implemented as a way to reduce medical mistakes, but this approach has led to overzealous use of treatments and medications, creating a cy…

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Social Media, Meta, & Self-Injury, with Lotte Rubæk 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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In this episode, Lotte Rubæk, MSc, who leads the Self-Injury Team in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Capital Region of Denmark, talks about why interaction on image-based social media platforms like Instagram can be particularly appealing to young people who self-harm. She discusses the dynamics that can arise between users in the more close…

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140. When Psychotherapy Creates Harm 2:00:26

2M ago2:00:26

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In this episode, Dr. Roger McFillin and Dr. Brett Deacon examine the state of the mental health field and the potential harms of certain therapeutic practices. The conversation skillfully weaves insights from the film "Good Will Hunting" to explore multifaceted themes, including the limitations of the biomedical model in addressing human experience…

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ENCORE: Body Liberation & Wellness for All with Dalia Kinsey, RD, LD

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Episode 120. I’ve said it before and I will say it again, I am often profoundly changed by the impact of the conversations I have on this podcast. I still remember quotes and concepts from people I interviewed a year ago, and I still sometimes re-listen to the conversations to remind myself of the lessons I learned from them. This conversation with…

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139. Conquering Cancer Against All Odds 1:22:37

2M ago1:22:37

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Christian Hegarty, a bone cancer survivor, and his brother John Hegarty share their journey of exploring alternative approaches to cancer treatment. Christian was given a 15% chance of survival and underwent conventional treatments, including harsh chemotherapy. However, when his cancer recurred, Jon began researching alternative treatments and the…

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Casual Conversations with Dr. Marcus Earle Featuring Megan Bleam, LAC 9:41

2M ago9:41

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Megan Bleam is a Licensed Associate Counselor who has her Masters in Clinical Psychology/Counseling from Grand Canyon University, who is EMDR Trained. A few of her client specialties are Anxiety, Addiction, Body Dysmorphia, Codependency, Depression, Relationship issues, and Trauma. She has experience in working with clients of all ages. Throughout …

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138. The Indoctrinated Brain w/ Michael Nehls, MD, PhD 1:38:27

2M ago1:38:27

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In a time of global political radicalization under the pretext of various crises, THE INDOCTRINATED BRAIN by the medical doctor and molecular geneticist Michael Nehls confronts us with his alarming findings about a silent war against the human brain. Dr. Nehls explains the role of mRNA technology and its potential dangers, including the impact on o…

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How To Stop Overworking (Or Doing Other Things You You Wish You Didn’t Do) 38:19

3M ago38:19

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Episode 119. In today’s solo episode, I’m going to share some of what I’ve learned about IFS and how it works based on both my personal and professional experiences thus far. I’m also going to talk about learning to slow down, how it’s a journey I’m still on, and how IFS helps me actually do it, specifically focusing on my example of my Overworking…

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137. Confessions of a Psych Nurse w/ Neseret Bemient RN, BscN 1:22:34

3M ago1:22:34

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Neseret Bemient is the owner of Return to Wholeness Healing Services and the creator of the popular YouTube channel “Confessions of a Psych Nurse.” With 17 years of experience as a Mental Health and Addiction Nurse/RN in the conventional mental health system, Neseret is a dedicated Holistic Mental Health Advocate. She discusses the lack of trauma-i…

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Self-Criticism as a Predictor of Self-Injury, with Christina Robillard 42:57

3M ago42:57

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In this episode, Christina Robillard talks about how self-criticism can lead to increases in self-injury urges within the next two hours as well as the relationship between self-criticism and disordered eating. She explains how she and her team use ecological momentary assessment (EMA; see Season 1, Episode 11 with Dr. Glenn Kiekens) to assess self…

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136. I drank the Kool-Aid for a while w/ Florian Birkmayer, MD 1:40:40

3M ago1:40:40

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Dr. Florian Birkmayer shares his journey from mainstream psychiatry to questioning the profession and witnessing the creation of professional patients. He became frustrated by the use of psychiatric drugs to cover up symptoms and co-founded AromaGnosis. We discuss the harmful effects of labeling and diagnosing mental illness, and the conditioning o…

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Writing a Children’s Book While Working Full Time as a Psychologist with Dr. Amy Neeren 57:17

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Episode 118. Today’s episode is a special conversation with Dr. Amy Neeren who has shown amazing resilience in terms of finding a career in psychology that felt right for her, and a big piece of that has been pursuing a career outside of her full-time work as a psychologist in writing fiction. She has published two children’s books in the tradition…

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135. How We Normalized Mood & Mind Altering Drugs as Mental Healthcare 1:09:44

3M ago1:09:44

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How We Normalized Mood & Mind Altering Drugs as Mental Healthcare How did we come to a situation where over 20% of the population depends on at least one psychiatric drug, with this figure continuing to rise? Why are these drugs being prescribed by nonspecialists seemingly without consideration of their consequences? There has been a societal shift…

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134. Major Announcement! The Conscious Clinician Collective 42:09

3M ago42:09

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Dr. Roger McFillin has launched a nonprofit organization called The Conscious Clinician Collective. The collective aims to cultivate a community of ethical mental health specialists and healthcare professionals who uphold principles of informed consent, medical freedom, and respect for personal autonomy. The organization also seeks to provide acces…

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3 Truths That Shifted Everything When it Comes to Binge Eating (and How Internal Family Systems Helped Me) 31:36

4M ago31:36

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Episode 117. In today’s solo episode, I’m going to share some of my healing journey and a bit of an update about where I’m a today. This will include reflecting back on what really helped me heal from binge eating disorder and the chronic dieting cycle, as well as what continues to help me build trust with myself today as I work to build a life tha…

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133. The New World of Manipulation and How To Resist It w/ Laura Dodsworth 1:42:52

4M ago1:42:52

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Laura Dodsworth, journalist and author of the book Free Your Mind: The New World of Manipulation and How To Resist It was a Sunday Times best seller. The conversation explores the use of fear and psychological techniques to manipulate and control behavior. The discussion also touches on the role of the Nudge Unit and the use of propaganda and adver…

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132. Change your diet, Change your mind w/ Dr. Georgia Ede 1:45:12

4M ago1:45:12

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Dr. Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry, informs on the profound connection between diet and mental well-being. Drawing from her latest book, "CHANGE YOUR DIET, CHANGE YOUR MIND: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Health," Dr. Ede…

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Sex therapy, Neurodivergence, & Innovative Trauma Therapy with Sharon Depcinski, LMSW, CST 1:00:53

4M ago1:00:53

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Episode 116. Today’s episode was a super interesting conversation with Sharon Depcinski, LMSW. Sharon is a Certified Sex Therapist and wonderful human being (that I actually got to meet in person a few hours after our conversation at a local therapist meetup!). Sharon reached out to me to share a newer therapy modality she was learning called TRIP,…

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Lived Experience: Thomas' Story of Self-Injury & Gender Dysphoria 58:38

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Approximately 47% of transgender adults and 55.7% of transgender and non-binary youth report having engaged in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) at some point in their life. In this episode, Thomas details his experience of self-harm beginning at age 12, how his self-injury evolved over time, and how it related to his gender dysphoria. He also discuss…

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131. Manufacturing Bipolar Disorder 1:01:24

4M ago1:01:24

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Join us as we review the staggering surge of Bipolar I and Bipolar II diagnoses in the post-drug era. We examine flaws in DSM criteria, uncover financial conflicts of interest, and discuss the overdiagnosis and overmedication rampant in psychiatry. Are normal mood fluctuations being pathologized? We explore the role of psychiatric drugs, their side…

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130. Naturopathic Insights into Mental Health Conditions w/ Dr. Julia Britz, ND 1:33:27

4M ago1:33:27

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Dr. Julia Britz is a licensed naturopathic doctor who received her training from Bastyr University in San Diego, CA. She specializes in supporting people who are struggling with mental health issues such as OCD, disorders eating and psychiatric medication tapering. Dr. Britz discusses the challenges of achieving health in modern living and the need…

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Thoughts on The Weight Loss Revolution Oprah Special with Dr. Kim Daniels 39:41

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Episode 115. Today’s episode was another “this sounds like a fun idea” that quickly came to fruition. I logged into the YouTube TV app on my phone and saw that the Oprah Special on the weight loss GLP-1 meds was being recorded. The show was titled: An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution I watched a little bit of it, but then …

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129. Coddled into Crisis, A Gen Z perspective w/ Freya India 1:46:24

5M ago1:46:24

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Freya India, a freelance writer, provides her insightful perspective on the surging mental health issues among young women and girls shaped by the unique characteristics of Generation Z. She highlights how factors like the coddling of this generation and a slower transition to adulthood, coupled with a risk-averse approach, contribute to the surge …

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128. Can Alternative Perspectives Reveal Cancer's Cause? w/ Paul Leendertse 1:41:39

5M ago1:41:39

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Paul Leendertse, the Pioneer and Author of 'The Root Cause of Cancer' shares his over 15 years of experience aiding individuals in overcoming daunting health challenges, particularly stage 3 or 4 cancer. Paul believes the root cause of cancer lies in psycho-emotional stress complexes that deeply impact the physical body. Through his unique approach…

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My Story of Becoming an Innovative Therapist (Interview with Randi Rubenstein!) 51:30

5M ago51:30

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Episode 114. This week's episode is special. I was on the Mastermind Parenting podcast with Randi Rubenstein, my beloved parent coach recently. And the convo was so good, that we are replaying it here.So if you want to learn a little more about my story and how I got here, and hear me chat about it with one of the people who have been most influent…

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Do Youth Self-Injure More Now Than 15 Years Ago?, with Dr. Jonas Bjärehed 46:41

5M ago46:41

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In this episode, Dr. Jonas Bjärehed from Lund University in Sweden walks us through his research on nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) that he began in 2007 as part of his dissertation project. For example, he shares high prevalence rates of NSSI in Sweden (~40%) and discusses gender differences of NSSI among adolescents in 2007 compared to 2023. He al…

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127. Fueling for Fertility: Nutrition to Conceive and Carry w/ Lily Nichols RDN 1:29:45

5M ago1:29:45

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Registered dietician nutritionist, author and fertility expert Lily Nichols provides guidance on the intricate world of fertility challenges and optimal nutrition. There is a significant disparity between existing prenatal guidelines and what is optimal for both the mother and the baby. In her latest book Real Food for Fertility, she shares the pow…

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126. Anatomy of the teen mental health crisis 1:51:18

5M ago1:51:18

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Dr. McFillin and Dr. Ahmad discuss what they have been witnessing in adolescent clients post-pandemic. Is phone addiction and social media, particularly platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok, harming teens' mental health, especially when it comes to body image, self-esteem, and social anxiety? This podcast episode explores this question, a…

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What is an Internal Family Systems Level 1 Training Like? My personal experience of the first 4 days 23:09

5M ago23:09

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Episode 113. This week's episode is all about my first 4 days of my Internal Family Systems Level 1 training! So if you're curious about what this IFS thing is, what the training is like, if it's worth the wait and the money, and what I'm learning, this episode is for you!What to Expect in this episode:My process with finding IFS and the long proce…

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57. Beliefs, mindsets and the placebo effect (Rebroadcast) 1:14:04

5M ago1:14:04

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We're revisiting a classic episode on beliefs, mindsets, and the placebo effect. This episode originally aired on October 27 2022, but we've added a new intro to provide some context and insights. The placebo effect is a fascinating example of how our minds can influence our bodies. In this episode, we explore the science behind the placebo effect …

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125. Making Sense of Cancer w/ Dr. Jarle Breivik 1:31:15

6M ago1:31:15

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There is a staggering prediction of 35 million cancer cases by 2050, despite increased funding for cancer research yielding stagnant outcomes. Join us as we explore insights from Dr. Jarle Breivik, a distinguished professor of medicine at the University of Oslo, renowned for his pioneering work in cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Breivik's thought-provoki…

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Introducing the Innovative Therapist Podcast! 30:26

6M ago30:26

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Episode 112. It's official. It is here. This week's episode is all about the new podcast, The Innovative Therapist Podcast. This name and shifting of the podcast reflects my internal shifts, and who I am becoming and permission for all of us to think more creatively with regards to how we think about healing. In this episode, I will tell you what t…

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124. Do they view us as peasants and parasites w/ Just.A.Thought’s Erin Galvin 1:25:34

6M ago1:25:34

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Who are “they”? Erin Galvin, known for her thought-provoking insights on her X account Just.A.Thought, joins us for a freewheeling discussion touching on the mass conditioning and societal divisions, the sway of financial powers, and the facades of democracy. Our conversation meanders through the influence wielded by entities like the World Economi…

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Supporting Siblings of Individuals Who Self-Harm, with Dr. Amy Lucas 51:19

6M ago51:19

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In this episode, Dr. Amy Lucas from Speek Health in the United Kingdom talks about supporting siblings of those who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). How can parents and caregivers of those who self-injure determine if they should share that information with siblings? What should parents do or say if they learn that the one self-injuring ha…

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123. Clashing Perspectives: Personality Disorders and the DSM w/ Dr. Daniel J. Fox 2:04:27

6M ago2:04:27

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Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist based in Texas, a renowned international speaker, and a recipient of multiple awards for his work as an author. Dr. Fox's expertise lies in personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, and emotional intelligence. We examine the cultural nuances and developmental aspects of narcissism, alongside…

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