Best Nick Fortino Podcasts (2024)

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60: Steven Hassan | Cults and Mind Control 57:55

3d ago57:55

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Dr. Hassan is the world’s foremost expert on mind control and the psychology of cults and we have a fascinating conversation based on his seminal book, Combatting Cult Mind Control. We are all vulnerable to mind control because we are all vulnerable to the situational factors that make an individual vulnerable to mind control.Learn more about Dr. H…

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59: Patrick Hahn | ADHD and Medicalization of Childhood 1:18:06

1M ago1:18:06

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In this conversation, Nick interviews Dr. Patrick Hahn--author of multiple books, including Obedience Pills--about the nature of an ADHD diagnosis, the way that the public has been misled about it, and the problems with the most common treatments for it. Nick boldly asserts that the way that ADHD diagnoses halt the search for an actual condition ex…

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58: Kent Shultz | Escaping a Web of Psychiatry 2:17:06

2M ago2:17:06

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Psychiatric survivor's candid story. Kent openly shares with Nick the details of what led him to see a psychiatrist, and the misdiagnoses, and overprescribing that ensued.✨Want to support Psychology Is?Visit https://patreon.com/psychologyis--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support…

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57: Dawn Neumann | Traumatic Brain Injury and Recovery 1:10:47

3M ago1:10:47

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Can someone recover from brain injury? Is football safe enough for kids to play? What is Alexithymia? All these questions and more are answered as Nick Fortino sits with brain rehabilitation specialist, Dawn Neumann.✨Want to sponsor Psychology Is?Visit https://patreon.com/psychologyisCreated byNick Fortino & Robert Daluz--- Support this podcast: ht…

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56: Jaclyn Long | IFS: Internal Family Systems Therapy 1:02:38

6M ago1:02:38

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Like members of a family, are our minds made up of multiple parts? Nick sits with marriage and family therapist Jaclyn Long to explore the intriguing concepts of the Internal Family Systems.If you're interested in pursuing IFS therapy in California, here is a link to the Mindful Child and Family Therapy Center: www.mcaft.com/appointment✨Want to spo…

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55: Stephen Costello | Logotherapy and Secrets to Happiness 1:13:18

6M ago1:13:18

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Logotherapist Dr. Stephen Costello sits down with Nick for a profound conversation about the vital role that meaning plays in our psychological well-being, and in our ability to endure adversity. Dr. Costello shares fascinating details about the legendary life of Viktor Frankl, and eloquently explains the principles of logotherapy. ✨Want to sponsor…

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54: Eric FitzMedrud | Better Sex Comes By Being a Better Man 1:50:46

8M ago1:50:46

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The importance of men’s understanding of consent is at the forefront of this conversation. Nick Fortino sits with Dr. FitzMedrud, Author of The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex. They go over all the nuances and best practices when approaching your partner or anyone sexually.✨Want to sponsor Psychology Is?Visit …

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53: Kristal DeSantis | A Relationship Guide for Men 1:04:16

8M ago1:04:16

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Are you wanting to love your girlfriend or wife better? Would learning your attachment style help? Find out in this episode with Kristal DeSantis, auther of STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man.Created byNick Fortino & Robert Daluz✨Want to sponsor Psychology Is?Visit https://patreon.com/psychologyis --- Support this podcast: https:…

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52: Henry Emmons | Chemistry of Joy and Calm 1:20:51

1y ago1:20:51

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Psychiatrist Henry Emmons joins psychologist Nick Fortino in conversation on the 52nd of the Psychology Is Podcast. This is a refreshing dialogue between thoughtful professionals with different backgrounds. We discuss psychiatric drug treatment, the basics of mental health, mindfulness, and how to deal with anxious thinking. To hear more from Dr. E…

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51: Ann Bracken | Story of Overmedication and Recovery 1:32:41

1y ago1:32:41

1:32:41

The Psychiatric Survivors Movement has been growing for decades. There are multitudinous people who have been harmed by interventions irresponsibly conducted/prescribed by psychiatrists. Author and educator Ann Bracken is one such survivor. In the 51st episode of the Psychology Is Podcast, she tells her story about being depressed and overmedicated…

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The Guest House | Poem by Rumi 1:51

1+ y ago1:51

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[Bonus] Nick Fortino performs one of our favorite poems ‘The Guest House’, written by Persian poet Jalaluddin Rumi--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support

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50: Jim Gottstein | Too Evil to be Believable: Zyprexa Papers Expose Fraud 1:19:02

1+ y ago1:19:02

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Study referenced at 17:15 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21300943/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support

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49: Anna Lembke | Addictive Drugs are Still Addictive If Prescribed 58:48

1+ y ago58:48

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Stanford psychiatrist and Medical Director Anna Lembke joins Nick Fortino on the 49th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for an important conversation about a profound problem in our culture: many doctors, and especially psychiatrists, have become drug dealers. A health care system thoroughly contaminated by financial interests, a disempowering a…

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48: David Cohen | Psychiatry’s Scientific Emptiness 1:27:49

1+ y ago1:27:49

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"Psychiatry's most fundamental characteristic is its ignorance," wrote Raymond Dolan in his recent review of psychiatric literature. In this episode, UCLA professor Dr. David Cohen shares an excerpt from this study and others. He also describes the big picture, bringing to light the many elements that constitute the modern day mental health so-call…

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47: Kendra Campbell | Psychiatrist Changes Her Ways 1:04:20

1+ y ago1:04:20

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Dr. Kendra Campbell is bold, brilliant, and honest. A traditionally trained psychiatrist, Dr. Campbell recognized the irreconcilable flaws at the core of modern psychiatry--the invalidity of its diagnoses, its bogus chemical imbalance theory, and the harmful nature of its treatments--and changed her ways. In the most admirable fashion, she takes re…

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46: Sami Timimi | Insane Psychiatry 1:31:24

1+ y ago1:31:24

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Dr. Sami Timimi is a practicing child psychiatrist in the UK, but his practice is in direct contrast to the dominant ideology in psychiatry. This insane and horribly problematic ideology is exactly what Dr. Nick and Dr. Sami deconstruct in this important conversation. Dr. Sami’s recent book is entitled Insane Medicine.--- Support this podcast: http…

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45: Bruce E. Levine | The Rise and Fall of Psychiatry 1:15:26

2y ago1:15:26

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Clinical psychologist Dr. Bruce Levine joins Nick for a conversation about historical and modern practices in the field of psychiatry. The conversation is based on Dr. Levine's new book, A Profession Without Reason: The Crisis of Contemporary Psychiatry Untangled and Solved by Spinoza, Freethinking, and Radical Enlightenment.--- Support this podcas…

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44: Aaron Stark | I Was Almost A School Shooter 1:39:07

2y ago1:39:07

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This is one of the most important conversations we have ever had on the Psychology Is Podcast. Listen to this in-depth conversation with Aaron Stark, a man who almost carried out a school shooting before being redirected by the love, kindness, acknowledgement, and friendship. Aaron's story is intense. It's fraught with trauma. But what shines throu…

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43: Jerry Duberstein | Insight from a Couples Therapist of 40 Years 1:26:11

2y ago1:26:11

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In relationship, you want to maintain individual autonomy, and you also want security. Many people believe you can't have both, but you can. Dr. Jerry Duberstein has been a couples therapist for over 40 years. He and his wife co-wrote the book, Relationship Transformation: A Practical Guide for Couples Who Want to be Free and Connected. In this con…

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42: Beverley Thomson | Examining Antidepressant Harm 1:18:46

2y ago1:18:46

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In episode 42 of the PI Podcast, Nick sits down with author Beverley Thomson for a conversation about antidepressant drugs. What are the desirable effects of these drugs? What are the adverse effects? Beverley examined this topic extensively to write her book Antidepressed. She shares her knowledge and insight here.Produced by Nick Fortino & Robert…

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Dear John, Please don’t kill yourself. 5:52

2y ago5:52

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[Bonus Episode] This was made after we received a comment from John, who shared his uncertainty on continuing life. We made this for you John, and for anyone contemplating suicide.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support

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41: Chris Ferguson | Video Games Are Not Bad for You 1:21:55

2+ y ago1:21:55

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The video game industry has grown rapidly since the 1980's. Almost instantly they caused many to question the dangers of exposing our kids to extreme violence found in first-person shooters like Call of Duty or mature subject matter found in games like Grand Theft Auto. Chris Ferguson set out to find the truth. Are violent games actually harmful? I…

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40: Psychiatric Survivor Shares His Story 1:16:15

2+ y ago1:16:15

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The Psychology Is Podcast has featured authors, journalists, psychologists, and psychiatrists about the problems inherent in modern psychiatry. In this episode, we hear a personal story of a man who endured unnecessarily pathologizing diagnoses and damaging, ongoing drug prescriptions, and how he was able to free himself from the harm of modern psy…

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39: Joel Wong | Masculinities Across Cultures and Individuals 59:48

2+ y ago59:48

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Indiana University Psychology Professor Dr. Joel Wong joins Nick Fortino on the 39th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the psychology of masculinity.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support

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38: Kirk Schneider | Existential-Integrative Therapy, and How to Cultivate 'Awe' 1:15:58

2+ y ago1:15:58

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Dr. Kirk Schneider is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of many books, including The Psychology of Existence and The Paradoxical Self. Dr. Scheider is also a leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-integrative psychology. In this conversation, we discuss existential integrative therapy, the power of presence and how to be presen…

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37: Kelly Brogan | Well-being Without Psychiatric Drugs 1:21:31

2+ y ago1:21:31

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Dr. Kelly Brogan performed a very unique human feat; she changed her mind. She was trained as an MD and psychiatrist at prestigious institutions including Cornell and NYU. Upon completing her training and practicing psychiatry for some time, Dr. Brogan recognized the limitations and harms of standard psychiatric treatment. She has moved past relyin…

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36: Rose McDermott | Covid, Violence, Nuclear War, World Peace 1:17:31

2+ y ago1:17:31

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Dr. Rose McDermott joins Nick on the 36th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for an important conversation about Covid, politics, perception, violence, nuclear war, world peace, and heroism. Our world is tumultuous and beautiful and terrible and awesome. Let's talk about it.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychol…

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35: Anoop Kumar | Rethinking Human Nature for Medicine's Sake 1:40:53

2+ y ago1:40:53

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Medical Doctor Anoop Kumar joins Nick Fortino on the 35th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about human nature, and how a more complete understanding of the human body will enhance our capacity to practice medicine effectively.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support…

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34: Tania Israel | Dialogue With Those Who Disagree 1:00:49

2+ y ago1:00:49

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Dr. Tania Israel, author of Beyond Your Bubble and expert in how to dialogue with people with differing political views joins Nick for the 34th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support

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33: Nick Haslam | Concept Creep: Psychology's Expanding Definitions 1:05:14

2+ y ago1:05:14

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Dr. Nick Haslam coined the term 'concept creep', which refers to the way that concepts related to harm and pathology are expanding to include phenomena of different kinds and less extreme degrees. What are the implications of this? Drs. Nick and Nick take a deep dive into this in the 33rd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast.--- Support this podcas…

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32: Chris Ferguson | Why Do Insane People Become Leaders 55:15

2+ y ago55:15

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Psychologist Chris Ferguson joins Nick for the 32nd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the reasons that insane people become leaders, and the impact this has on societies.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support

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31: Corey Clark | Psychology in Politics 1:29:58

3y ago1:29:58

1:29:58

Political and moral psychologist Cory Clark joins Nick Fortino on the 31st episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about psychology in politics. Why is there so often a lack of nuance in political positions? Why are our views so persistent? What effect does your political identity have on your political views? If tribalism here to s…

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30: Roger McFillin | Course Correcting the Mental Health Field 1:22:45

3y ago1:22:45

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Clinical Psychologist Roger McFillin joins Nick Fortino on the 30th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the current state of the mental health field. What are we doing wrong? What are we doing right? How can we course correct?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support…

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29 (Part 2): Shiva Ghaed | Healing from Mass Violence & Trauma 1:14:07

3y ago1:14:07

1:14:07

Trauma therapist, and Las Vegas shooting survivor Shiva Ghaed offers tools to help process and heal from trauma and mass violence.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support

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29 (Part 1): Shiva Ghaed | Therapist Shares Las Vegas Shooting Survival Story 1:22:25

3y ago1:22:25

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Route 91 festival mass shooting survivor shares her story. Shiva Ghaed is a clinical psychologist with a focus on helping trauma victims. On this episode Shiva explains how she physically and mentally escaped the traumatic incident in Las Vegas.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support…

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28: Marilyn Schlitz | Transformation 1:19:54

3y ago1:19:54

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Dr. Marilyn Schlitz is a professor, researcher, and author of several books including Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life. She graces the PI Podcast with her presence and expertise for a conversation about the psychology of transformation.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyi…

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27: Erin Westgate | Why You Get Bored and What To Do About It 1:13:04

3y ago1:13:04

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What is boredom? What causes boredom? What do people do when they're bored? How can we regulate and utilize boredom? These are some of the questions explored in this intriguing conversation! Dr. Erin Westgate joins Nick in the 27th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a very interesting conversation about boredom!--- Support this podcast: https…

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26: Lasana Harris | Social Cognition and Dehumanization 1:15:30

3y ago1:15:30

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Dr. Lasana Harris joins us on the 26th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about social cognition, the flexible use of social cognition, and the psychology of dehumanization. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support

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25: Kent Berridge | The Neuropsychology of Addiction and Emotion 1:15:20

3y ago1:15:20

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Dr. Kent Berridge is one of the most impactful scholars in psychology. He is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Michigan. He has an incredible h-index of 108. In the 25th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast, Dr. Berridge shares his expertise about the neuropsychology of addiction and emotion. We discuss his idea of inc…

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24: Donna Freitas | Sexual Consent, in All Its Complexity 1:20:29

3y ago1:20:29

1:20:29

On the 24th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast with Nick Fortino, we have the special opportunity to talk to the prolific author, Donna Freitas, for an in depth conversation about sexual consent, and consent in general. Dr. Freitas is a sought after expert on this topic, so it was an honor to have her on the podcast. I hope this conversation is e…

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23: Sasha Reid | Psychology of Serial Killers 1:21:01

3y ago1:21:01

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What motivates a serial killer? What factors conspire to make a serial killer? Dr. Sasha Reid joins Nick in conversation to share the insight she has gleaned from her research.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support

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22: Elliot Aronson | Legendary Psychologist Reflects on Life and Career 2:15:47

3y ago2:15:47

2:15:47

Elliot Aronson is one of the most influential psychologists of all time. It was with tremendous gratitude and excitement that I hosted Dr. Aronson in conversation on the 22nd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. We discuss his incredible life, and also cognitive dissonance, self justification, psychology in politics, the jigsaw classroom, censorsh…

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I miss you mom. We all miss you… 3:12

3y ago3:12

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[Bonus Episode] My mom passed when I was 22. I wasn't ready. I think about her every day. The healing process is ongoing and I'm grateful to the many people who have supported it. And part of my healing has been to recognize the way I have grown into the man she knew I could be.If your mom died before you were ready, I hope this supports your heali…

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21: Caspar Addyman | What Makes Babies Happy 1:11:23

3y ago1:11:23

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Dr. Caspar Addyman is a developmental psychologist, director of the InfantLab at Goldsmiths, University of London, and author of the book, The Laughing Baby: The Extraordinary Science Behind What Makes Babies Happy. He joins Nick Fortino on the 21st episode of the Psychology Is podcast for a conversation about what makes babies happy, what makes ba…

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5: Robert Whitaker | Psychiatric Drugs & Mental Disorders 1:01:56

3y ago1:01:56

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Psychologist Nick Fortino speaks with award winning author of Anatomy of an Epidemic and journalist Robert Whitaker about mental disorders and psychiatric drugs. They discuss the dramatic discrepancy between evidence and practice in psychiatry, and what role these drugs have in the effort to improve mental health in society.--- Support this podcast…

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20: Scott Bonn | Why Serial Killers Intrigue You 1:10:56

3y ago1:10:56

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Why are people so intrigued by serial killers? They're disturbing and terrifying, yet we can't seem to look away. Shows and movies about serial killers are extremely successful, and media outlets reporting serial killer activity capture the attention of the masses. Dr. Scott Bonn's expertise on the topic combined with his experience as a media exec…

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19: David Buss | Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Abuse 1:42:55

3y ago1:42:55

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It's very difficult to look squarely into the face of the worst of human behavior, but it's crucial to do so, because in order to minimize and prevent it, we have to understand it. That's exactly what evolutionary psychologist Dr. David Buss has done in his new book, When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Abuse…

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18: Dan Millman | Happiness and Purpose for a Peaceful Warrior 1:04:45

3y ago1:04:45

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Author Dan Millman joins Nick Fortino in conversation about happiness, purpose, adversity, and being a peaceful warrior. Dan has written many books, including the famous Way of the Peaceful Warrior. We hope you enjoy the conversation!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support…

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17: Robert Plomin | Role of Genetics in Psychology 1:44:31

3y ago1:44:31

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One of the most distinguished practitioners of behavioral genetics, Dr. Robert Plomin, joins us on the 17th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. We discuss some of the insights in his new book, Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are. Dr. Plomin shares his expertise on the methods for developing our understanding of the role of genetics in psycholo…

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16: Nicole Steward | Radical Self Care to Avoid Burnout and Enhance Performance 1:33:07

3y ago1:33:07

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In the 16th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast, Social Worker and Yoga Teacher Nicole Steward joins us in conversation about how to avoid burnout and enhance performance in work and in life. This is a common topic of conversation, but Nicole has developed a systematic approach to self care that is extremely valuable. We're happy to bring you this…

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