ALL EPISODES

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

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 hel...

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...

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...