Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast
David Puder, M.D.
Join David Puder as he covers different topics on psychiatry and psychotherapy. He will draw from the wisdom of his mentors, research, in-session therapy and psychiatry experience, and his own journey through mental health to discuss topics that affect mental health professionals and popsychology enthusiasts alike. Through interviews, he will dialogue with both medical students, residents and expert psychiatrists and psychotherapists, and even with people who have been through their own mental health journey. This podcast was created to help others in their journey to becoming wise, empathic, genuine and connected in their personal and professional lives.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 10min
Understanding Complex PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder
Dr. Adam Borecky, a psychiatrist specializing in complex PTSD and borderline personality disorder, discusses the distinctions between C-PTSD, PTSD, and BPD, emphasizing trauma history and affective dysregulation. The podcast explores intersections of BPD and C-PTSD, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment. It delves into trauma symptoms, mental illness severity indicators, and the value of reflective functioning in therapy for BPD and C-PTSD.
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May 29, 2024 • 1h 9min
Q&A with Dr. Cummings Part 2
Dr. Michael Cummings discusses various topics including the effects of Valproic Acid in men during pregnancy, differences between lithium and Depakote as mood stabilizers, sustainability of Electroconvulsive Therapy for chronic catatonia, early signs of psychopathy in children, restless leg syndrome, timing for checking lithium levels, treatment of dementia patients, and innovative treatments in psychiatry. He also shares his personal journey from losing sight in the Navy to becoming a psychiatrist.
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May 17, 2024 • 1h 35min
Reflective Functioning: The Key to Attachment with Dr. Howard Steele
In this insightful discussion, Dr. Howard Steele, a leading expert in attachment theory, unpacks the concept of reflective functioning—a key element in understanding emotional and relational dynamics. He explains how this scale measures our ability to articulate our internal states and those of others. Topics include the role of reflective functioning in treatment outcomes, its implications in parenting, particularly among mothers facing adversity, and its connection to mental health issues like borderline personality disorder. Steele highlights how improving reflective capacities can lead to healthier attachments and deeper emotional insights.
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May 9, 2024 • 1h 2min
Bruce Perry on the Healing Power of Human Connection and Resilience in Trauma
Dr. Bruce Perry discusses trauma, resilience, and healing with a focus on the impact of early developmental experiences on adult functioning. Topics include understanding neurobiological responses, heart rate monitoring in medical students, the influence of early trauma on personality development, the importance of human connection for children, and advocating for parents to engage in therapeutic activities for adopted children.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 16min
Early Psychosis: Detection and Treatment
Experts discuss early psychosis treatment, interventions, screening tools, family support, psychopharmacology considerations, detection biomarkers, clinical high-risk programs, patient testimonials, recovery empowerment, and community support in addressing psychosis.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 60min
Q&A with Dr. Michael Cummings
Dr. Michael Cummings, an expert in Psychiatry and Schizophrenia, answers listener questions on topics like treating Schizophrenia with long-acting injectables, the effectiveness of clozapine in treatment-resistant cases, and the debate on psychiatric medications' limitations. He also discusses managing breakthrough psychosis, treatment algorithms for depression, and the FDA-approved drug Karaprazine's efficacy in depression treatment.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 11min
PTSD and Cognitive Processing Therapy with Patricia Resick
Dr. Patricia Resick discusses Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, challenging negative beliefs and emotions, freeze responses in trauma, writing therapy for dissociative clients, comparing CPT and Prolonged Exposure, revisiting traumatic events to correct perceptions, therapist reflective function, and the importance of supervision in trauma therapy.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 6min
What People Want From Therapy with Linda Michaels
Exploring the public's desires for therapy, the discrepancies in therapy preferences between industries and the public, the importance of aligning treatment with public preferences, the role of physicians in therapy referrals, challenges individuals face in accessing therapy, and the significance of therapist fit for effective outcomes.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 40min
5 Factors and Domains of Psychiatric Care
Exploring the 5-factor approach to holistic psychiatric care, focusing on sensorium and its role in mental health. Discussing the transformative power of therapy, exercise, and sleep on mental well-being. Delving into the impacts of nighttime screen exposure on sleep quality and the importance of patient-centered psychiatric care. Highlighting the significance of patient involvement, tailored treatments, and building trust in patient-provider relationships.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 1min
Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), with Dr. Anthony W. Bateman, MA, FRCPSYCH and Dr. Peter Fonagy, Ph.D., FBA
Dr. Anthony W. Bateman and Dr. Peter Fonagy discuss Mentalization, exploring the capacity to reflect on one's own and others' states of mind. They emphasize the role of beliefs in shaping mental states and the application of Mentalization in therapy for conditions like borderline personality disorder. The podcast also delves into the core principles of Mentalization Based Therapy, the impact of reflective function on attachment relationships, and the differences between transference-focused therapy and MBT.
