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Dr. Joseph Lee is a Psychiatrist and therapist practicing in Redondo Beach, CA, and authors the blog, Mental Healthiness. On Episode 31, Martin and Dr. Lee debrief from their impressions and critiques from the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference of December 2017. Most notably, tune in for reflections on presentations by:- Relationship expert, Esther Perel, on infidelity and the unique strains on marriages and other committed relationships of this era.
- The âGodfatherâ of Cognitive Therapy, Dr. Aaron Beck, and his criticisms of manualized treatments in psychotherapy.
- The research of Drs. < [...]
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*Disclaimer: This episode contains some rated R language.
Get ready for a shot of comedic energy, when Board Certified Holistic Health Coach Jill Anenberg Lawrence joins the Rally for Episode 30. Jill brings her passion for improving lives, eating sustainably and developing habits that reduce stress and anxiety.
This episode touches on:
1) The case for starting the morning with breakfast
2) Dietary and lifestyle choices that ease anxiety and nervousness and HOW!
3) Specifically WHICH foods are linked to reducing depression, anxiety, providing more energy, and more!
4) Top tips for foods everyone should remove from their diet. Like now!
Bon appetit as Jill serves up advice on everything from superfoods, to fibers and powerful teas, to ferment [...]
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A Metaphor for life for Asian Americans: âItâs all about context and fitting in. If youâre in the picture at all, youâre working with other people trying to grow in unison against the elementsâŠYou need to be sensitive to the context, and the context determines who you are.â - Dr. Gordon C. Nagayama Hall.
Dr. Gordon Hall is a Professor of Psychology and the Associate Director of Research in the Center on Diversity and Community at the University of Oregon. Dr. Hall joins the Rally for Episode 29 to discuss significant research findings and trends that impact the Asian American community, including:
- How the Model Minority Myth impacts physiciansâ health stereotypes and Cancer screenings rates
- Reasons why Asian Americans u [...] -
[CONTENT ADVISORY NOTE: This podcast episode discusses Sex Addiction, Pornography, and Infidelity]Sam Louie, a Marriage and Family Therapist in Seattle, joins Psych Rally for Episode 28 to discuss his personal journey with addiction to sex and pornography. Samâs life is a story of struggling with a double dose of inner shame, colored by both his Chinese American and Christian upbringing. His path to recovery and healing ultimately is a success story for group and individual therapy, as well as a testimony to authentic intimacy with oneself and others.
If you are concerned that your own habits with sex or pornography have become problematic, there are some valuable messages for you. If your spouse or partner is struggling with sex addiction, youâll definitely want to listen in as wel [...]
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On Episode 27, Martin talks with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Larry Brooks about the theory and technique of working with dreams in Psychotherapy. Dr. Brooks discusses trends and evolving theories about dreams in psychoanalysis and neuroscience, as well as his expertise in Dream Tending and Social Dreaming as alternatives to Dream Interpretation in the Freudian tradition. What do we lose as a society, and as individuals, when we are less connected to the content of our slumbered-state mental journeys? Listen in as Larry and Martin stand on the shores of consciousness, share some reflections, and raise more questions.
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Noelani Jai joins the Rally for Episode 26, detailing a decades-long struggle with Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder). Beyond the difficulty of stopping this debilitating habit, Noelani discusses at length her personal journey of secrecy and shame on the way to being an outspoken voice for the BFRB (Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior) community. Resources related to Trichotillomania have advanced greatly over the past few decades, but misinformation and lack of awareness are still prevalent. Tune in to hear about some existing resources, including the long standing H.E.A.R.T. support group that Noelani organizes for youth and families.Mentioned in Episode 26:
The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
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Photo credit: Ko Zushi PhotographyIn Part II (Episode 25), Rudy Caseres once again brings light into darkness, humorously describing the trauma of being involuntarily catheterized, recalling a depressed shopping spree after receiving his veterans benefits, and illuminating the complexity of debates about psychiatric medication and firearm regulations. What would you do if you received a check for $80,000? Find out what Rudy did. Mark Zuckerberg, you better be listening.
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âWhat Happened when I Posted about Anxiety and Depression on Facebookâ by Rudy Caseres for The Mighty -
Photo credit: Ko Zushi PhotographyHumor remains a far better means of coping with distress than most others. In a more comedic exchange, mental health advocate Rudy Caseres joins Psych Rally for a two-episode conversation about his journey with Bipolar Disorder, social anxiety, involuntary treatment, and civil rights activism.
In Part I (Episode 24) Rudy talks about his ill-fated time in the Army, a visit to an inpatient Psychiatric hospital, and then describes in detail a period of escalating mania that spiraled out into a dark depression. Despite discussing such difficult experiences, Rudy manages lightheartedly to talk about wanting to be Pope, fantasies of defying gravity, his favorite Power Ranger, and the existence of Heaven and Hell. Martin works in an imp [...]
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On Episode 23, Martin discusses a dispute that occurred on the email listserve for the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Should psychotherapists concern themselves with loaded political issues? Can theories such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) go beyond influencing a clientâs internal world to empower societal engagement? Tune in for some Disney-inspired reflections and share your thoughts on the episode shownotes.Mentioned in Episode 23:
âOccidental Tourist: Lost in (Mindful) Translationâ by Gordon C. Nagayama Hall
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On Episode 22, Dr. Steph Anderson, researcher and lecturer at the Graduate Center of CUNY, discusses her research on the intersection of sexual and ethnic minority experience from her dissertation entitled â(Dis)Entangling Gender Expression and Race in Antigay Discrimination: An Intersectional Approachâ.Far on the forefront of research in this area, Stephâs work leads to a conversation about the Gender Inversion Stereotype, Attributional Ambiguity, and:
- The overlap, as well as separation, between oneâs sexual orientation and oneâs gender.
- The fluidity and racialization of gender norms.
- The unique challenges of LGBTQ persons of color in interpreting their experiences of discrimination.
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In Episode 21, Martin speaks with Alison Crosthwait, Registered Therapist in Toronto, Canada, author of the blog The Good Therapists, and creator of the online course, Therapy School. Together they discuss some major dilemmas that can impact mental health and the practice of psychotherapy, such as:What happens when real life experience differs from what weâre told it âshouldâ be?
Why might positive affirmations and quotes actually be dangerous?
Is it possible to develop an âaddictionâ to therapy?
Is assigning âHomeworkâ in t [...]
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Dr. Ryan Howes is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist practicing in Pasadena, CA. When the profession of Psychotherapy takes a few rounds to the gut in Episode 20, how will he and Martin respond? Tune in for some sober responses to harsh criticisms and concerns about therapy expressed by readers of Dr. Howesâ blog for Psychology Today called âIn Therapy.âMartin and Dr. Howes address questions such as: Is seeing a therapist just âpaid friendshipâ? How common is it to develop romantic feelings (a.k.a. âerotic transferenceâ) for your therapist? Does therapy ever end well?
Dr. Howes discusses the need for therapists to better market and promote the profession, including his inspir [...]
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On this episode, Martin responds to feedback about Episode 18, balancing positive and negative perspectives about mental health providers and the passage of the Murphy Bill. Listen in for a brief commentary about the clinical issues arising from the recent election and the delicate theme of teasing out âfactâ from âfictionâ in the heat of disagreement.Mentioned in Episode 19:
âWho wins and loses with the 21st Century Cures Act?â by Sheila KaplanClinical Psychologist Dr. Martin Hsia practices with the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Southern California in [...]
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Psychiatric survivor Emily Sheera Cutler joins Martin on Episode 18 to discuss her repeated traumatization by healthcare providers. Strip searched, over-medicated, and confined against her will on the eve of her college graduation, Emily shares the experiences that have inspired the founding of Southern California Against Forced Treatment (SCAFT). She and Martin also discuss the lesser known (and darker) details of the widely championed piece of legislation known as The Murphy Bill, an unpleasant course of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and the delicate ways that language can lead people seeking mental health services to suffer violations of their civil rights.Episode 18 is sponsored by
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On Episode 17, Martin reflects on the range of responses to the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. President, and applies the theme of dashed expectations beyond politics. Hear direct messages to both supporters and opposers of the next President elect, as the nation seeks answers and empathy to heal the divide.Mentioned in Episode 17:
âTrump For All: Why Trump as President Might Promise More Hope & Change than Obamaâ by Dr. Sam RaderClinical Psychologist Dr. Martin Hsia practices with the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Southern California in Glendale, CA. His specialties in [...]
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On Episode 16 of Psych Rally, James North, Pastor at Pasadena Christian Center talks about being diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as an adult. After being told that his only career option was working at a local mill in Oregon, James has fought to discover his true passion and potential. Pastors arenât always known for vulnerability and honesty, but James gets real with Martin about how therapy has improved his self-esteem, why Religion and Psychotherapy need not be at odds, and what people in Oregon really think of people from California. There may even be another Star Wars reference.Episode 16 is sponsored by Cogtoolz
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In Episode 15 of Psych Rally, Martin and three fellow Clinical Psychologists discuss the heated 2016 U.S. Presidential Election from the perspective of Psychology, Psychotherapy, and Psychoanalysis. What do Freudâs concepts of the Id and Superego have to do with Donald Trump? What is the value of hatred? How can marriage therapy help understand the polarized politics in the U.S.? Weâll try to cover it all here - with empathy.Dr. Stephanie Law practices in Pasadena, CA and is the former President of the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association.
Dr. Brett Veltman is the Founder and Director of
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In Episode 14, Sandi joins Psych Rally to discuss her journey with compulsive gambling, from early childhood through recovery. From growing up at the race track, to beating all of her uncles at Poker when she was 13, to the anonymous banking blunders that prolonged her addiction, Sandi details her windy path to health and abstinence.Mentioned in Episode 14:
The Holy Thief by Mark Borovitz
The Craving Brain by Ronald A. RudenCalifornia Gambling Education and Treatment Services (CalGETS)
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On Episode 13, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu joins the Rally to share his love for the field of Psychology, as well as his candidacy for President of the American Psychological Association (APA). Hear the creator of the blog, Brain Knows Better: The Psychology of Science Fiction, and the host of The Psych Show explain why the psychological theme of Mindfulness is the central crux of the Star Wars films. Tune in to hear about Aliâs viral #hashtag, Martinâs earliest childhood dream, and their collective musings on the true life lessons embedded in the Star Wars saga. Things get personal. -
Decorated Motivational Speaker and Mental Health Advocate Emily Wu Truong joins Psych Rally on Episode 12 to share her story of struggle and recovery. Martin and the âLady in Greenâ discuss the unique barriers to addressing mental health in the Asian American community, Emilyâs childhood and other challenges in the âGolden Bubbleâ of San Marino, California, and the messages - external and internal - she has had to push through.Mentioned in Episode 12:
Emilyâs Facebook page
Emilyâs story for Each Mind Matters, Californiaâs Mental Health Movemen [...] - Vis mere
