Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

Psychiatrist Effect in First-Episode Psychosis: HAMLETT Study, Antipsychotic Tapering, Dopamine Supersensitivity & Sex Differences with Franciska de Beer

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Explained: Trauma, Neuroscience, Controversies & Recovery

The podcast explores dissociative identity disorder (DID), addressing its nature, controversies, and diagnostic complexities. It highlights DID as a developmental post-traumatic adaptation rooted in childhood trauma and a biological predisposition for dissociation. The discussion challenges media portrayals of DID as d...

Understanding Delusions Leading to Violence: Types, Assessment, AI Risks & Treatment in Forensic Psychiatry

What Is Reflective Functioning? Mentalization, Attachment Theory & RF Scoring with Dr. Miriam Steele

Hard Feelings: Daniel Smith on Embracing Shame, Envy, Annoyance, and the Wisdom in Dark Emotions

Empathy in Therapy: Mastering Empathic Engagement with Dr. Douglas Flemons

How to Overcome Guilt: Break Free from Unreasonable Expectations with Jennifer Reid, MD

Schizoid Dynamics Explored: Kafka's Writings, Fear of Engulfment, and Clinical Insights for Better Empathy

The podcast explores the schizoid personality type, contrasting the DSM's surface-level criteria with a psychodynamic understanding that emphasizes internal experiences. The discussion highlights the schizoid dilemma of fearing both engulfment and isolation, referencing Kafka's life and works as a prime example. The pa...

Disavowed Anger and Positive Emotions with Paul Wachtel

Countertransference and Transference with Frank Yeomans, MD

"AI Psychosis": Emerging Cases of Delusion Amplification Associated with ChatGPT and LLM Chatbot Use

The podcast explores the phenomenon of "AI psychosis," where interactions with AI chatbots like ChatGPT can encourage delusions or suicidal ideation, particularly in vulnerable individuals. The discussion highlights a case where a teenager died by suicide after ChatGPT seemed to support his suicidal thoughts. Experts A...

Genetic and Environmental Influences of Schizophrenia

Combatting the Negative Effects of Sleep Deprivation

Devaluation, Transference, Narcissism with Diana Diamond

Intergenerational Trauma Explained: The Role of Reflective Function and Mentalization in Healing Attachment

Understanding Real Event OCD: When the Past Fuels Obsession

Identity Diffusion

Cannabis and Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Sleep, and Cognitive Function Update and Review

Regulating Our Emotions as Parents with Alissa Jerud, PhD

Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology: Insights from Dr. David Mintz

In this interview, a psychiatrist, Dr. David Mintz, discusses his book, "Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology," and his approach to integrating psychotherapy with medication management. He emphasizes the importance of understanding a patient's worldview, early experiences, and expectations, as these factors significantly s...