ALL EPISODES

Dr. Steven Kniffley, Jr. met with me to discuss his expertise in racial trauma and Black masculinity. What's the difference between PTSD and racial trauma? How does Black masculinity differ that masculinity we typically consider in the US? What behaviors have Black men inherited since slavery? What is knowledge of self, and how can we harness that to empower us in our daily lives? Learn all of these answers and more in the newest episode! Music: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod

This episode I met with Kayla Proctor Hatch, a registered dietitian, to bust nutrition myths! What does the science say about the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting? Listen to the episode to learn more! She also discuses the extensive education and training required to become a registered dietitian and explains differences between dietitians and nutritionists. What's the difference between kale and greens? Learn with me! Music: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod

Dr. Jenicka Engler sat with me to talk all about perinatal/postpartum care, parenting, preventing tantrums, sleep training, ADHD/autism in children, and so much more! She provides a refreshing combination of lived experience as a mom and her knowledge as an expert in the field. Want to know what the research says about gentle parenting and corporal punishment? Listen to the episode to find out more! Music: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod

I met with Dr. Linda Weidenstedt, a sociology researcher in Sweden who has been studying work, empowerment, and a sense of meaning. We discuss all these topics and the unique opportunities that have risen due to COVID-19 and the gig economy. She also compares the United States, Sweden, and other European countries and how they are currently approaching the work environment. Music by: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone

"Look into my eyes"- A common phrase people think of when asked about hypnosis and maybe a picture of an old-school movie. Turns out, clinical hypnosis can be used in mental health therapy! Learn more about what it looks like, the research support, and what it can help in this episode, as Dr. Liz Slonena corrects misconceptions. Music: Dj DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod

Season 3 is back! I met with Dillon Jones, an evolutionary herpetologist and science communicator. We had a hilarious and educational discussion all about evolution, virgin births, lesbian lizards, frogs, humans, and elephants. We also started to reveal the ivory tower by talking about the astronomical costs of publishing in reputable science journals.

What do Shark Tank, football, and our field have in common? Find out in the season 2 finale with Dr. Annie (@queenbehaviorchange), who gave a helpful and balanced view of the role of venture capital and ethics in the mental health field! Think you know venture capital/finances? Think you know the challenges in the mental health field? This is an episode for all! Music by: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone

Dr. Christina Thai educates us all about more severe mental illness this episode! Let's face it: we're fascinated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and also might have a lot of misconceptions. We talk all about poor movie depictions, mass shootings/violence, and limitations in our field. She also talks about needed support and how various cultures view serious mental illness. Are people with SMI more likely to engage in violence? Find out in this episode! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin ...

We made it to one year of the podcast! To celebrate, I switched up our usual routine and Christina Guarino interviewed me. We cover a wide variety of topics in this light-hearted episode, from my unpopular mental health opinions to the biggest push-pull relationship in psychology research. I also share funny stories from my career so far. We laughed the most in this episode, and I wanted to give back to my listeners by sharing more of myself! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod

This special episode is all about the wide range of topics falling under the complicated ADHD umbrella! Dr. LaCount is an expert in the field and shares both his research and clinical experience. Is "ADHD" an accurate name? What does our chemical research say about the role of dopamine? What are some sneaky ways ADHD appears in daily life? Find it out all here, with some amazing humor sprinkled throughout the episode. Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod

Precocious Patalie returns for a final episode, this time everything involving trauma! Although we've had her in previous episodes, trauma is truly her area of expertise and is underlying all the previous topics. She introduces trauma, complex trauma, and corrects information we've seen on social media. You might think this episode is particularly heavy, but this is one of our funniest episodes yet! We also learn a bit about animals, Natalie Portman, and Brazilian jiu jitsu. This episode is help...

Patalie Nortman returns this episode to discuss everything related to child trafficking, more specifically child sex trafficking. We zoomed out to provide a bigger scope of HOW and WHY this happens to so many children. Instead of focusing on the stats that anyone can Google, we discussed Patalie's clinical experiences working with kids who were being trafficked. Some of the hard truths are discussed, along with the Breaking Code Silence movement and warning signs for parents, teachers, and any a...

I did another solo episode! I wanted to address some concerns about the mental health field currently and big obstacles. I talk about our obsession with being the medical field, the power insurance companies have (more than you might think), and how we've lost the complexity that makes us humans. Why are we training technicians rather than true therapists? Find out in the episode! I also share an embarrassing story and a gift for viewers, so check it out! Music: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone

Stephanie Castillo, a PhD candidate, sat down with me to talk all about the emerging field of science communication! She explains why the field began emerging as a separate field from others types of science, how we can use social media to engage people into science again, and the realities of the science field betraying the trust of various communities. Stephanie also gives her own skills for engaging in conversation with people who might have rigidly held beliefs and how to discuss the nuance ...

Shane Kuhlman, a psychologist who has been researching various topics related to suicide for years, sat down with me and provided amazing information for the general public and healthcare providers. He discussed what we know from the research, what we don't know, what groups are being neglected in research, red flags to look for, and how loved ones can support those experiencing suicidal thoughts. His humility is a reminder about why I started this podcast. This is a heavy and incredibly importa...

What a cool episode! I learned alongside my guests when discussing music therapy with Alison Hughey, a board certified music therapist. She discussed the research support for music therapy for a wide variety of people, including people with dementia and babies in NICU units. We discuss the lack of awareness and knowledge of her field, even among other healthcare and mental healthcare providers! She answers a fun icebreaker question and also does a great job of distinguishing music being therapeu...

I met with a current doctoral student Chloe Lloyd studying evolutionary psychology, which basically means she looks at how our current behaviors are linked to evolution. We nerded out this episode! Have you wondered WHY things are funny? Why have people struggled with online dating? What is the most important characteristic of attractiveness for men and women? What do men and women look for in sexual partners versus romantic partners? Are humans meant to be monogamous or non-monogamous? She answ...

I met with Dr. David Meyer, a physical therapist who has an impressive history with athletes. He described his own journey of discovering missing components in physical therapy focusing on mindset and how he incorporates this practice with his clients currently. Dr. Meyer also identified the "neutering of academia" or the loss of passion experienced in grad school, along with the disconnect between theory in academia and real-world practice. Once he started working with athletes, he began to not...

I saved a fantastic guest for this season finale! Sarah Allen, a pediatric neuropsychologist, provided incredible information on kids. She took a different route with her degree and provides more holistic and comprehensive care for children and adolescents. Dr. Allen also goes into depth about the stressors kids face and the resulting difficulty understanding self-care in adulthood. She connected her own experiences with miscarriage and parenting to her approach and style working with parents an...

Jordan Hobbs Park, a licensed marriage and family therapy candidate, joined me for some helpful couples information and a ton of laughs. We discussed attachments, bad marriage advice, how to overcome feeling overwhelmed when in conflict, and various types of grief that may occur in couples. She also shared the importance of co-parenting and potentially seeking therapy to nurture that unique dynamic. Of course, we laughed for a good portion and called ourselves out as clients. Music: DJ DanceAlon...

This week I met with Kylie Burton, a functional medicine provider, to continue the conversation about gut health. Her unique approach consists of pursuing the answer to "why" people are having various health issues, including gut issues! She has her own podcast "Beyond the Diagnosis" where she helps people discover underlying issues to target. If you're enjoying the content, please leave a review! Editing: me. Music: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone.

This is part 1 of the gut health episodes! I learned all about the gut microbiome with Mack Bozman, a current medical student hoping to become a gastroenterologist in the future. We discuss diet, the amazing ways the the gut affects your overall health, and, yes, poop. We also briefly discuss misinformation about health, "detoxes", and our favorite Schitts Creek characters. Music by: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone.

I reunited with the Tori's for my 10th episode! We expanded on our first episode and covered more in-depth topics, such as BDSM, sexual dysfunction, anal sex, the controversy surrounding sex/porn addiction, and the elusive G-spot. Join us for important information and a lot of laughs. I also introduce a surprise from the That's Sexy? podcast at the beginning that you won't want to miss! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod.

I met with Patalie Nortman (yes, that's the best pseudonym you've ever heard) to discuss her role working both with law enforcement and members of the community who interact with law enforcement. We attempt to cover a lot of different considerations regarding law enforcement and remedies, from a counseling psychology point of view. We also briefly talk about the worst icebreaker questions and moral injury. Music by: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone