Examining the harmful effects of 'toxic achievement culture' on students' mental health. Discussing the challenges of parenting in an achievement-driven culture. Emphasizing the importance of fostering deep connections to combat the toxic achievement culture. Learning how to prioritize values and encourage ambition beyond academic success and sports.

This podcast explores the unsettling effects of extreme heat on mental health, including increased anxiety, suicide rates, violence, and the impact on medication efficacy. It also discusses the relationship between heatwaves and suicide, the potential for a more violent future, finding hope in challenging times, and the urgency of addressing climate change and preparing for extreme weather.

Explore children's experiences of grief and loss, identifying their questions and concerns. Discover the importance of having open conversations about death with children and using actual words. Understand the impact of war on children's grief and recovery, emphasizing the role of support systems. Discuss the shifting conversation around grief and the need for improved communication. Learn about the importance of discussing grief and death with children, along with recommended studies and podcast episodes.

This podcast examines the link between perfectionism and eating disorders, discussing personal experiences and the need for further research. It explores the detrimental effects of perfectionism on anorexia, the development of perfectionism, and the role of media in promoting body image dissatisfaction. The hosts share their struggles with perfectionism and the importance of self-acceptance.

Meg Kissinger, a journalist covering mental health, shares personal experiences and insights on suicide, breaking the silence and stigma, her family's experience with mental illness, the impact on the family, lack of mental health care, and confronting personal trauma through stories of mental illness.

Social media is flooded with life coaches, but many lack proper training and qualifications. The podcast explores the dangers of seeking untrained life coaches and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based support. Disturbing messages and inappropriate coaching responses are also discussed, highlighting the need for boundaries and recognizing limitations in coaching. The podcast covers the range of experiences in the industry, from qualified coaches to those lacking appropriate training. A woman shares her experience of being scammed by a life coaching program and experts provide insights on the topic.

Explore the birth of modern AI through the historic match between DeepMind and the world champion of Go. Learn about the debate between modeling the mind vs modeling the brain in AI and the rise and fall of neural networks. Discover the tension and excitement of humans vs machines in the context of AI advancements.

The podcast explores ADHD in adults and challenges stereotypes. Matilda's personal journey of receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood is shared, highlighting her feelings of relief. Matilda discusses her experiences with ADHD, rejection sensitive dysphoria, and the impact of TikTok. The podcast also delves into the relationship between ADHD, anxiety, and depression and emphasizes the importance of accurate information on social media. Strategies for managing ADHD and upcoming challenges reports are also discussed.

Exploring the diversity and long-term effects of concussions, the podcast touches on personal experiences, challenges in diagnosis and management, evolving understanding of concussions, and potential long-term implications.

Guest Matt Ottley, an artist who has experienced hallucinations since childhood, takes us on a journey through the representation of psychosis in his art. Topics include the portrayal of bipolar mind as a tree, the acute phase of psychosis and distorted perception, a dreamlike journey of psychosis and atonement, and the recovery phase of psychosis discussing shame, stigma, and the importance of early help.