ALL EPISODES

Paige Lemen, a doctoral candidate in neuroscience, returns to the podcast for this season finale to give us a full rundown of all things related to substance use! We cover a wide range of information in this two-part episode, especially her area of expertise in opioid use. She corrects misinformation, shares research, and her recommendations for the US overdose epidemic. She also reviews AA, recovery, and the D.A.R.E program. Check out the end for a special announcement from me! Subscribe to th...

Dr. Briana Wagner, a school psychologist, introduced us to another field of psychology you might not have heard of that helps students every day. She discusses all the roles school psychologists may have, how funding impacts her job, and how she coordinates with teachers, parents, and administrators. Did you know school psychologists also assess children for autism, ADHD, and other mental health concerns? Listen to this episode to learn how unique their assessments are and how they can shape the...

Dr. Sulman Mirza (aka thekicksshrink), a triple board-certified psychiatrist, sat down with me to provide an introduction to the field of psychiatry! What's the difference between psychiatry and psychology? Are psychiatrists just "pill pushers"? Why is this field incredibly complicated? What happens when big tech enters the mental health field? Why does he hold an incredibly delicate balance and position as a psychiatrist? Find out all of this and more, including his epic sneaker collection, in ...

Dr. Adrian Chavez gives us a crash course on nutrition this episode! His Ph.D. in nutrition helps him try to face the massive mountain of misinformation on social media to empower people to unlearn anxiety around food and make choices for themselves. Learn all about fads, what we do know, what we don't know, and his favorite wild trend in this episode! Music: DJ DanceAlone and prodlauraceae

Dr. Carrie, a psychologist who specializes in kids with ADHD, sits down to give us a full run-down of ADHD. She busts myths, shares fascinating new research, and expands our understanding of ADHD. Dr. Carrie also does a deep dive on buzzwords you might have heard, such as rejection sensitive dysphoria. She also shares how this might appear in kids, what we've missed, and what other problems can arise with ADHD. She talks about how she helps parents through the process and red flags she has seen ...

Dr. Yas, an immunologist, shares her expertise in research related to cancer and transplants. She also corrects misconceptions surrounding our immune system and autoimmune problems. Dr. Yas also provides unique insight into funding new medical treatments as someone who has worked in academia and the biotech industry. Think you know about your immune system? Check out this episode to find out! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and prodlauraceae

Dr. Kristen Casey, a licensed psychologist, introduces us to the world of sleep psychology, especially related to insomnia. We discussed definitions of insomnia, medical problems and sleep, sleeping in different rooms from partners, sleep debt, anxiety around sleep, swing shifts, and many other important topics! Sleep is fundamental to our well-being, and we need better education and more sleep psychologists. Music: DJ DanceAlone and prodlauraecaea

Noemi Marsico, a hydrologist, introduced us to the world of satellites and remote sensors. She gives examples of the amazing things many fields can do with satellites, including watching climate change and even informing architecture decisions. She also shares future directions and her journey with science communication! Music: DJ DanceAlone and prodlauraceae

This week Dr. Zonram Liao introduced the new world of vet medicine! He corrected common misconceptions, explained why treatments might be expensive, and shared cool new breakthroughs. Dr. Liao also shared struggles the field is facing and how you can help. Should you get pet insurance? Listen to find out! Music: DJ DanceAlone and prodlauracaea

This short episode will be great as a background for whatever you have going on this week! I asked my Instagram followers what they wanted me to cover in a brief episode while on break this week, and they overwhelmingly said unpopular mental health opinions. There is discussion of CBT, Brene Brown, and much more! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and prodlauracaea.

Dr. Vanessa, a science communicator, talks about the importance of educating the public about new research in ways that everyone can understand and find interesting. She also shares more specifically why biology is important for everyone to have a basic understanding in order to know what questions to ask their own doctors! Dr. Vanessa gives some powerful examples and makes a case for science communication as a separate field. Music: DJ DanceAlone and Prodlauraceae

This is a solo episode where I discuss ethics in psychology, mental health, and medicine. I also review horrifying historical examples of experiments that reflect our collective values. I also make an argument against our approach to ethics and "CYA" focus rather than the philosophical discussions that formed this field to begin with. Think you know what really made the Tuskegee experiments memorable and what the Puerto Rico Pill Trials are? Check out this episode to really find out! Music: DJ D...

Dr. Nicole Lippman-Barile, a clinical psychologist, shares all about her unique expertise in the intersection between gut health and mental health. She breaks down helpful and interesting research about what we know and don't know, and even what herbs might play a role! She helps us critically think about these studies to apply them to real life. We also share how we've both been duped recently by this research! Music: DJ DanceAlone and Prodlauraceae

Dr. Laura Vater, a physician, shed light on the horrific working conditions that medical residents sometimes face from multiple sources. She also discusses examples of working conditions and consequences, including ones that affect all of us as potential patients and society as a whole. Dr. Vater also shares resources and ways for everyone to advocate. For Suicide Prevention Month, it's important to honor the mental health of residents. Music: DJ DanceAlone and Prodlauraceae

Dr. Michael Kentris, a neurologist, corrects misconceptions and shares updated research about many important illnesses, including dementia and ALS. He also shares fascinating insights into functional neurological disorder (formerly conversion disorder) and migraines. This episode is for the Sherlock Holmes fans out there! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and ProdLauraCeae.

The first episode of the new season features Dr. Stephanie Leite, a forensic psychologist who specializes in threat assessments. She explains all about these specific assessments, shares new research, and corrects misconceptions surrounding targeted violence, such as mass shootings. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Lauraceae685.

To end this amazing season, I'm re-releasing the Two Tori's and a Threesome episode! We could also use some light-hearted and fun education right now, especially on this topic. Additionally, the Tori's have started their own institute (more to come on that)! Get ready for an upcoming season and updates on release! Music: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone

Many people are hearing some diagnoses for the first time because of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case. In this solo episode, I correct some misconceptions and confusion surrounding terms and provide historical context. In reality, many aspects in mental health overlap with many others. Learn more in this episode! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod

Dr. Jessica Rabon is a clinical psychologist working in an adolescent medicine hospital. She busted myths regarding teens who are trans, teens with eating disorders, and teens with chronic illness. This is a great episode to highlight the complexities of mental health! We also got some good laughs in! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod

Dr. Annie met with me again to share important marketing strategies that various health/wellness influencers utilize on social media to encourage people to purchase their products. This has become particularly sticky for therapists trying to market services, as ethics and marketing might conflict which can lead to experts spreading misinformation and/or fear mongering. Everyone can benefit from this episode! Music: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod

This is the first solo episode of the season! I was inspired to devote an episode on the complexities of psychiatry, including the dark history and current supports. As usual, social media flames black-and-white thinking. Wherever you sit on these arguments, you're bound to learn something this episode! Music: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod

Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day looks like in the life of a medical examiner? What would Abby from NCIS do in real life? Also, what is forensic pathology? How do people determine cause of death during COVID-19? I interviewed Julia, a current student hoping to follow in these career steps. She answered all morbid, random, and fascinating questions about her current job as an autopsy technician. Listen here for all the questions you might be too embarrassed to ask in public!

Dr. Lina Haji, a forensic psychologist, educates us on the field of forensic psychology and a variety of topics, including pedophilia/sexual offenses, psychopathy, reason of insanity evaluations, and much more! She also gives a detailed picture of all the different types of job available in forensic psychology for people interested in the field. Dr. Haji gives amazing real-life examples of different topics including "The Tindler Swindler" and Bernie Madoff. Be advised of sensitive and controvers...

Paige Lemen, a current PhD student, educated us about social determinants of health and health disparities, specifically related to substance/drug use and social isolation. We also peel back layers of onion of academia and discuss how scientists have failed to communicate recent findings in a compelling way with the public. Paige shared not only relevant research but captivating personal stories to drive her points. Music: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone