Best Dr Nissen Podcasts (2024)

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#37: ADHD: What is it? How is it diagnosed? 28:09

9M ago28:09

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is:A neurobiological disorder that presents in childhood with the core symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulse control problems.The symptoms are present across multiple domains: social, domestic, academic, as well as cognitive and behavioral functioning.Pathogenesis: not very well under…

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#36: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) with Michael Perlis, PhD 1:23:30

2y ago1:23:30

1:23:30

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an evidence-based intervention for insomnia. Please enjoy this discussion with Dr. Michael Perlis. Dr. Perlis is internationally known for his work in the area of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM). He is a co-author of the first textbook in this field and he is the senior author of a published CBT-…

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#35: Sleep Better with CBT-I: The Evidence-Based Treatment for Insomnia 44:22

2y ago44:22

44:22

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an evidence-based approach to insomnia. Here is Doctor Nissen's description of the CBT-I methodology. Brain Health with Dr. Nissen brings you advancements in medicine, #neuroscience, psychiatry, and #nutrition to help you live a better life. Dr. Nissen’s expert interviews reveal new, evidence-bas…

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#34: Diet, Fitness, and Mental Health: metabolic psychiatry with Rodrigo Mansur, MD 55:15

2y ago55:15

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Dr. Mansur is a staff psychiatrist at the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. Dr. Mansur completed his medical degree at the Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP/EPM), Brazil. He received his Psychiatry residency trainin…

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#33: The Problem of Porn: Society's Hidden Addiction, How Porn Acts Like a Drug, What Helps, and Steps to Recovery 1:19:01

3y ago1:19:01

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The age of the smartphone has created an unprecedented problem for society: limitless access to pornography. For the first time, young adults are coming to age after a lifetime of exposure to pornography, resulting in porn addiction, relationship problems, erectile dysfunction, and paraphilias (abnormal sexual behaviors). In this episode, we'll exp…

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#32: Schizophrenia: Is it related to marijuana? What is schizophrenia? How is it treated? 41:14

3y ago41:14

41:14

#Schizophrenia is a very misunderstood mental illness. It is not "split personality" (or dissociative identity disorder), but rather a chronic, long-standing (6+ month) pattern of delusions, hallucinations, disorganized behavior, etc. There are #genetic risks to developing the illness and #cannabis likely increases risk. According to the "Dunedin" …

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#31: Ketamine - A Legal Psychedelic? Discussion with Dr. Steven Mandel and Sam Mandel 50:38

3+ y ago50:38

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Doctors treating depression see promise in #ketamine, a cheap drug already approved for anesthesia. Some say it is the only legal #psychedelic. Steven L. Mandel, M.D., is an internationally recognized expert and pioneer in the use of ketamine infusion therapy to treat mental health disorders and chronic pain. Dr. Mandel has more than 40 years of ex…

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#30: Men's Mental Health with Owen Marcus from Evryman 47:26

3+ y ago47:26

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Owen Marcus is the cofounder of Evryman, one of the world's largest men's mental health organizations. Owen dove into men’s work in 1995 because he wanted more from life. In 2005, he wanted more from men’s work, so he began developing what became Evryman’s unique approach. Owen is an author, blogger, speaker, coach, and trainer for men’s leadership…

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#29: Psychedelic Update! How MDMA-assisted therapy could treat PTSD with Rick Doblin 25:29

3+ y ago25:29

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Research into MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) shows impressive results. See my ABC News article on the trial results here Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy Sch…

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#28: The Big 5 Personality Traits: psychology's greatest tool for understanding human personalities 40:40

3+ y ago40:40

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The Big 5 Personality Traits: what are they? What is personality psychology? The big five personality traits are five essential traits that have been described in psychological research. They can be remembered with the acronym OCEAN: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. Brain Health with Dr. Nissen brings you a…

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#27: The Brain Health Diet (Part 2): How to Prevent Alzheimer's, Depression, & Other Brain Diseases with Nick Norwitz, PhD 40:47

3+ y ago40:47

40:47

Dr. Nicholas Norwitz, PhD, is a new shining star in nutrition science. This 25-year-old Ivy League Valedictorian obtained his PhD at Oxford University in just two years and is now pursing his MD at Harvard Medical School. His research expertise is ketosis and brain aging; however, he has published scientific papers on topics ranging from neuroscien…

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#26: The Brain Health Diet (Part 1): How to Prevent Alzheimer's, Depression, & Other Brain Diseases with Nick Norwitz, PhD 46:14

3+ y ago46:14

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Dr. Nicholas Norwitz, PhD, is a new shining star in nutrition science. This 25-year-old Ivy League Valedictorian obtained his PhD at Oxford University in just two years and is now pursing his MD at Harvard Medical School. His research expertise is ketosis and brain aging; however, he has published scientific papers on topics ranging from neuroscien…

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#25: Saunas, Weight Loss, and Sleep to Reverse Depression? Neuroinflammation and Psychiatric Disease with Dr. Chuck Raison, MD 38:27

3+ y ago38:27

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Chuck Raison, MD, is the Mary Sue and Mike Shannon Distinguished Chair for Healthy Minds, Children & Families and Professor, Human Development and Family Studies, in the School of Human Ecology, and Professor, Department of Psychiatry, School of #Medicine and Public #Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Raison also serves as Director of Cli…

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#24: Crash Course in Empathy: Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Grow Your Emotional Intelligence with Mike Christensen 54:36

3+ y ago54:36

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (#CBT) is a powerful treatment for #depression and #anxiety. Whether we struggle with mental illness or are trying to support our loved ones, being skilled in #empathy can be a powerful tool for #emotionalintelligence/#EQ. Mike is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsel…

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#23: How the Brain Works: Neurotransmitters (GABA, Glutamate, Acetylcholine, and Serotonin) 27:34

4y ago27:34

27:34

In this series on "How the Brain Works", we're unpacking the neurotransmitters. The media often throws around terms like "the happiness chemical" or "the memory chemical", and it's important to be informed about what #neurotransmitters really are and what you can do to make sure your #brain is working at its optimal capacity. Listen to this episode…

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#22: Better Sleep: common causes of insomnia, sleep hygiene, and feeling well-rested. 20:49

4y ago20:49

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How common are sleep problems? What should we do if we can't sleep well? What are common causes and the evidence-based approaches for better sleep? Dr. Nissen reviews the research and answers some of the most common questions. Paper referenced: Cénat, Jude Mary, et al. "Prevalence of Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Posttraumatic Stress D…

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#21: What, really is caffeine? How does it work? Is coffee bad for you? What effect does it have on the body? 11:50

4y ago11:50

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What is caffeine, its pharmacology, risks, effects? What is caused by caffeine intoxication and withdrawal? Here's a mini-episode so you can be an informed consumer of the world's most heavily used psychoactive drug. Brain Health with Dr. Nissen brings you advancements in medicine, #neuroscience, psychiatry, and #nutrition to help you live a better…

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#20: Psychedelic Medicine? Psilocybin, LSD, and the serotonin 5HT2A/1A receptor system for treatment of mental illness 37:50

4y ago37:50

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What are #psychedelics and can they help with #mental illness? What could #LSD and #psilocybin (magic mushrooms) do to help with #depression? Katrin Preller received her M.Sc. (Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology) from University of Konstanz, Germany. She joined the University of Zurich where she investigated the neurobiological long-term effec…

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#19: Hack Your Brain: quantitative EEG, neurofeedback, meditation, & nutrition with Andrew Hill, PhD 1:04:49

4y ago1:04:49

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Andrew Hill, PhD is one of the top peak performance coaches in the country. He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA’s Department of Psychology and continues to do research on attention and cognition. Research methodology includes EEG, QEEG, and ERP. He has been practicing neurofeedback since 2003. In addition to founding Peak Brain Ins…

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#18: Can We Stop Alzheimer's? New evidence about APOE4 genetics, BDNF, Omega-3 fatty acids and preventing dementia 30:42

4y ago30:42

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Today we discuss the different types of major risk factors for developing Alzheimer's disease, the different kinds of dementia, the role of insulin and diabetes, inflammation, and toxins in worsening Alzheimer's, and new evidence about possible preventative approaches. Brain Health with Dr. Nissen brings you advancements in medicine, #neuroscience,…

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#17: This Is Your Brain On Food: The Connection Between Diet & Mental Health with Harvard's Nutritional Psychiatry Expert, Dr. Uma Naidoo, MD 31:21

4y ago31:21

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Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food as medicine space. She is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and Nutrition Specialist. Her niche work is in nutritional psychiatry and she is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer in this more newl…

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#16: The Silent Pandemic: porn addiction, human trafficking, & how Covenant Eyes can bring healing and hope 48:00

4y ago48:00

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Welcome, Brain Health Community! Today, we’re talking about a pandemic. This pandemic is causing huge amounts of suffering around the world, ravishing the developing brains of children around the world, and leaving countless people injured for their entire lives. No, this is not COVID-19. This is pornography addiction. I’m thrilled to be here with …

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#15: Nicotine Addiction: Tobacco, E-Cigs, Vaping, and How To Quit Smoking 24:34

4y ago24:34

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I was asked by a patient: "Should I use e-cigs to stop smoking?" It's not a simple question. Here's my answer that explores the benefits and risks of e-cigs/vaping, the risk of EVALI, lung disease, and nicotine addiction (especially in youth) and special considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Enjoy! Brain Health with Dr. Nissen brings you adv…

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#14: Is your brain on fire? Diet and neuroinflammation with Paul Saladino, MD 25:48

4y ago25:48

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In this show you’ll learn about: How what we eat affects how much inflammation we have in our body How diseases like depression and Alzheimer’s are related to inflammation Hello Brain Health Community! Today, I’m thrilled to be speaking with Dr. Paul Saladino, MD. Dr. Saladino is well known for his work with the carnivore diet. He is the host of th…

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#13: Emotional Intelligence for Kids: a conversation about Emily Empathy on the NewMomBoss Podcast 34:54

4+ y ago34:54

34:54

Get the book here! https://bit.ly/emilyempathy This episode of @newmomboss is all about empathy. We discuss his definition of empathy, the importance it has in the stability of our kids, the effects it has on mental health, and some practical ways to practice this within our homes. Kallista Andersen is the founder of New Mom Boss. She helps moms-to…

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Replay: Mental Health and Crime with Dr. Nathaniel Morris, MD 29:58

4+ y ago29:58

29:58

This is a discussion with Dr. Nathaniel Morris about how mental health interfaces with the legal and criminal justice system. Mental illness is closely related to the criminal justice system, and while discussed socially and in the media, the intricacies of the legal system itself are difficult to understand. This episode will bring clarity to thes…

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#12: Upgrade your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life with Jim Kwik, author of Limitless 56:00

4+ y ago56:00

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Do you want to learn how to read faster, remember more, and become limitless? Well then, this episode is for you. In our shows, we discuss how to improve mental health, sharpen cognition, and reach optimal performance. When it comes to sharpening cognition and reaching optimal performance, elevating our learning skills is how we can become limitles…

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#11: Depression genetics, the role of our gut microbiome, and depression prognosis (does depression have a cure?) 15:21

4+ y ago15:21

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Is depression genetic, hereditary, are there depression genes, or a depression gene test? Is there a depression microbiome, dysbiosis, bacteria, or infections that lead to depression? Is depression curable, does it have a cure? How do you heal from depression when you've tried everything and relapse? Brain Health with Dr. Nissen brings you advancem…

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#10: Heat for depression? Can saunas, light therapy, and mindfulness meditation help treat depression? 16:34

4+ y ago16:34

16:34

What is the role of saunas, infrared saunas, and other hyperthermia treatments in depression? What is the role of light therapy, lamps, blue light exposure, and circadian rhythms for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and depression? What is the role of mindfulness meditation, guided meditations, meditation apps like Headspace, and cognitive behavio…

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#9: Anxious kids? Listen to this. Professor Eli Lebowitz on SPACE, a new parent-based treatment for childhood and adolescent anxiety. 46:10

4+ y ago46:10

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As a listener interested in brain health, you may be thinking about the developing brains of your kids, grandkids, or other young loved ones. It can be difficult when kids we love have excessive anxiety about greeting people, being away from Mom, or even going to school. What can we do about this? Is there anything that can help? Today’s show will …

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#8: Sleep, Learning, The Glymphatic System, Amyloid-Beta Plaques, and Cognitive Enhancement 16:17

4+ y ago16:17

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Why is sleep important? What is the role of poor sleep quality, sleep deprivation, and sleep apnea on our ability to learn new languages, content, and complex ideas? What is the difference between REM and non-REM sleep? What is occurring with beta-amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's dementia and what role does the glymphatic system play in dementia prev…

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#7: Antidepressants, exercise, gut dysbiosis, probiotics and nutrition for depression 16:54

4+ y ago16:54

16:54

What are antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like fluoxetine, sertraline, citalopram, and escitalopram? Do antidepressants work, and how do they work? What is the role of exercise, walking, biking, hiking, weight lifting for depression? What is the role of the microbiome, probiotics, and bacteria in depression? Is there…

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#6: Mind control using light? New technologies in the field of Optogenetics and future clinical implications for the treatment of brain disorders 45:40

4+ y ago45:40

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Dr. Lief Fenno, MD, PhD received his Bachelor's degree in neurobiology from Harvard, where he worked at the intersection of human embryonic stem cells and Parkinson's disease. Afterward, he continued this endeavor at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute in Boston before joining the Stanford Neuroscience program as an MD/PhD student. He's currently worki…

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#5: Is chronic pain in the brain? What is chronic pain, what is its relationship with anxiety and the HPA axis? What roles do therapy and meditation have in the treatment of chronic pain? 31:25

4+ y ago31:25

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In this episode, you’ll learn about the relationship between the brain and the body in the creation of chronic pain, the impact of anxiety, anger, and frustration on pain, and some surprising evidence-based approaches to chronic pain. Dr. David Hanscom is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical correction of complex spine …

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#4: What is depression? Who is at risk for depression? What is the role of hormones, circadian rhythms, trauma, and the HPA axis? 25:54

4+ y ago25:54

25:54

Is there any role of hormones in depression, hormone imbalance, postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Is depression more common in women, girls, teens? What is the role of sleep, circadian rhythms, insomnia, and melatonin? What is the relationship between trauma, cortisol (stress hormone), the HPA axis, and trauma informed care wi…

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#3: Diet for Brain Health: Professor Mary Flynn, PhD on Stroke and Dementia Prevention with the Mediterranean Diet, Extra Virgin Olive Oil 46:08

4+ y ago46:08

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Mary M. Flynn, PhD, RD, LDN is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Clinical) at Brown University and teaches courses in nutrition at Brown, and lectures on nutrition in the Alpert Medical School. She has been a research dietitian at The Miriam Hospital (Providence, RI) since 1984. Her main research interest is how food can be used as medicine and h…

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#2: Mental Health and Crime with Dr. Nathaniel Morris, MD 28:43

4+ y ago28:43

28:43

This is a discussion with Dr. Nathaniel Morris about how mental health interfaces with the legal and criminal justice system. Mental illness is closely related to the criminal justice system, and while discussed socially and in the media, the intricacies of the legal system itself are difficult to understand. This episode will bring clarity to thes…

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#1: Mental Health During COVID-19 on the "COVID-19: Commonsense Conversations on the Coronavirus Pandemic" Podcast with Dr. O'Connell and Dr. Nissen 31:13

4+ y ago31:13

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In this episode, Dr. Ted O’Connell and Dr. Nick Nissen discuss the mental health concerns that have been arising in the wake of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Some of the topics covered include: ● An overview of some prominent mental health concerns during this pandemic ● A description of the neurological mechanism behind our increased anxiety during a p…

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