Episodes
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Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, and Yasmine
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Psychiatrist and leading expert in female sexuality and dysfunction discusses the different approval processes for medication intended for men and women.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Anita Clayton, MD
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We asked one of the leading researchers of female sexuality and dysfunction about flibanserin. How does it work and how does it differ from medications for sexual dysfunction in men?
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Anita Clayton, MD
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We share our most challenging supervision experiences—both as a supervisor and trainee. Dr. Marshall Forstein emphasizes the importance of being vulnerable and having integrity in one’s communication.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Marshall Forstein, MD
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In our new series called "Fireside Chat," we will feature more intimate conversations with former guests. Join us for our first episode of this series, where we invited psychiatrist Dr. Marshall Forstein back to discuss the complexities of both providing and receiving clinical supervision. Please be sure to catch the very end of the episode, when Dr. Forstein shares a special song he shared with us.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Marshall Forstein, MD
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How can a desire to please and/or be the one person to help someone with a long mental health history lead to problems? How should a clinician respond when a client believes they can only be helped by that clinician? How should a clinician respond when the client seems to be attracted to the clinician? We share our personal experiences.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine
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We share our policies on sharing personal information with clients and when oversharing can cause problems. Is there an “appropriate” amount of self-disclosure or is less more? Are there situations where disclosing personal information can help a client achieve their goals?
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine
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In his book, The Sober Truth, psychiatrist Lance Dodes shines a light on the poorly conducted research supporting the 12 Step approach to treating addiction. In this episode, Dr. Dodes discusses how a religious, one-size-fits-all approach came to shape our understanding of addiction and dominate self-help, residential, and intensive outpatient treatment programs in the United States.
Hosts: Eyrn, Al
Guest: Lance Dodes, MD
References:Dodes, Lance, and Zachary Dodes. The Sober Truth. Beacon Press, 2014.
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Dr. Deepika Shaligram joins us to discuss her work, research, and passion in providing culturally sensitive care when working with South Asian American youth.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine
Guest: Deepika Shaligram, MD
References:
Shaligram D, Khan M, Adiba A, Anam S. Cultural Considerations for Working with South Asian Youth. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2022 Oct;31(4):789-803. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2022.06.006. Epub 2022 Sep 7. PMID: 36182225. Sharma N, Shaligram D, Yoon GH. Engaging South Asian youth and families: A clinical review. Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2020 Sep;66(6):584-592. doi: 10.1177/0020764020922881. Epub 2020 May 25. PMID: 32449476. The Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program: https://www.mcpap.com/ -
We welcome Megan Aguilera to the “Let’s Get Psyched” team by asking her to discuss one of her special interests. Terms such as “susto” and “ataque de nervios” are frequently used in Latin America to describe a variety of emotional reactions and behaviors that are often similar—but distinct from—mental health conditions commonly seen by clinicians. Megan, a fourth year medical student at the University of Colorado Denver, helps us sort through how and when these terms are used while also sharing her understanding of these terms amongst her family and community.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Megan Aguilera, MS4
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Join us for part three of our discussion with psychiatrist, Harvard Professor, and agent of change Dr. Chris Palmer. He lays out why it is important to distinguish between disorders of the brain and conditions with external causes when treating patients and how prescribing psychotropic medication without sufficient consideration of metabolism has led to worse outcomes. Finally, he shares his approach to prescribing and speculates on how appropriate consideration of mitochondrial functioning will change the field. Stick around for a special after show where there's a behind-the-scenes peak of the team considering the real-world implications of sharing Dr. Palmer's work.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Chris Palmer, MD
Resources:
Brain Energy by Chris Palmer, MD
Kossoff, Eric, et al. Ketogenic Diet Therapies for Epilepsy and Other Conditions, 7th ed., Springer Publishing Company, 2021.
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Why are there higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and early deaths amongst people diagnosed with a mental disorder? Dr. Chris Palmer joins us to advance the idea that mental disorders are actually metabolic disorders of the brain. After integrating research from several fields and sources, he claims that understanding metabolism at the cellular level is “the only way to connect the dots in the mental health field.” Please consult your doctor before applying any treatments discussed on this podcast.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Chris Palmer, MD
Resources:
Brain Energy by Chris Palmer, MD
Kossoff, Eric, et al. Ketogenic Diet Therapies for Epilepsy and Other Conditions, 7th ed., Springer Publishing Company, 2021.
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We talk to Harvard professor and psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer about how mitochondrial functioning and nutrition can open up new approaches to treatment. Dr Palmer shares a compelling personal account of mental illness, homelessness, ineffective therapy, and a quest to find treatment. This led to his exciting research on dietary changes and brain functioning.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Chris Palmer, MD
Resources:
Brain Energy by Chris Palmer, MD
Kossoff, Eric, et al. Ketogenic Diet Therapies for Epilepsy and Other Conditions, 7th ed., Springer Publishing Company, 2021.
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There are many biases and misconceptions associated with BDSM and non-conventional sex practices associated with the kink community. We tackle these controversial topics with therapist Nina Ruedas. We learn about these communities while also discussing boundaries and how to maintain safety in a non-conventional relationship.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Nina Ruedas, MS, LMFT
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We asked Palm Springs-based therapist Nina Ruedas to share what she sees as common misconceptions and the most important components of sex therapy. She also discusses the most common issues addressed in sex therapy.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Nina Ruedas, MS, LMFT
References:
https://www.kapprofessionals.org/
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Dr. Noshene Ranjbar joins us again. In this episode, Dr. Ranjbar draws on parallels between current events in Iran and her work with providing mental health care for Native Americans in the United States. We explore how a field, such as psychiatry, can meet a community’s needs while also providing adequate care for those that need it.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Noshene Ranjbar, MD, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4
References:
Learn more about the Farsi-speaking Empowerment and Trauma Relief Program for Iranians: https://cmbm.org/our-work/farsi-speaking-scholarships/ Learn more about Dr. Ranjbar’s recent work: Ranjbar, MD. Noshene E., MD. Matt Erb, MD. Julie Mari Tomkins, MD. Krishna Taneja, and MD. Amelia Villagomez, Implementing a Mind-Body Skills Group in Psychiatric Residency Training, 2021. Ranjbar, N., M. Erb, O. Mohammad, and F. A. Moreno, "Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Humility in the Mental Health Care of People From Minoritized Communities.", Focus (Am Psychiatr Publ), vol. 18, issue 1, pp. 8-15, 2020 Jan. PMCID: PMC7011220 PMID: -
Born and raised in Tehran, Iran until immigrating to the US in adolescence, Dr. Noshene Ranjbar is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona. As a faculty member with The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM), she created a Farsi-speaking Empowerment and Trauma Relief Program, which mentors Farsi-speaking individuals in an evidence-based small group model of self-care and trauma/stress relief. In this episode we discuss recent events in Iran, its impact at the individual and community level and what role psychiatrists can play in helping address subsequent trauma.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Noshene Ranjbar, MD, Yasmine Dakhama, MS4
References:
Learn more about the Farsi-speaking Empowerment and Trauma Relief Program for Iranians: https://cmbm.org/our-work/farsi-speaking-scholarships/ Learn more about Dr. Ranjbar’s recent work: Ranjbar, MD. Noshene E., MD. Matt Erb, MD. Julie Mari Tomkins, MD. Krishna Taneja, and MD. Amelia Villagomez, Implementing a Mind-Body Skills Group in Psychiatric Residency Training, 2021. Ranjbar, N., M. Erb, O. Mohammad, and F. A. Moreno, "Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Humility in the Mental Health Care of People From Minoritized Communities.", Focus (Am Psychiatr Publ), vol. 18, issue 1, pp. 8-15, 2020 Jan. PMCID: PMC7011220 PMID: -
Psychiatrist and researcher, Dr. Paul Weigle, joins us once again to share his expertise on clinical assessment of social media use and the issue of patients diagnosing themselves. He also provides suggestions for what parents can do to prevent social media use from becoming a problem and how to talk to their child if it is.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia
Guest: Paul Weigle, MD
Resources:
Raising a Screen-Smart Kid: Embrace the Good and Avoid the Bad in the Digital Age by Julianna Miner
TrevorSpace by the Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/visit-trevorspace/
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The San Mateo County Office of Education in California filed a federal lawsuit against social media companies over social media's harmful effects on students. We asked psychiatrist and expert Dr. Paul Weigle to speak to us about the impact of social media on children and adolescents. He also shares his opinion on the role of parents and legislation in limiting the risks.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia
Guest: Paul Weigle, MD
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Dr. Shawn Christopher Shea shares several techniques of clinical interviewing he developed and adapted from other disciplines that can be life changing for the patient and the clinician. We are enthralled once again.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Shawn Christopher Shea, MD
Resources:
https://suicideassessment.com/
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