Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

Exercise is an integral contributor to brain health. Physical activity has been proven to slow the rate of cognitive decline. In this episode, Dr. Puder invites four guests to discuss the importance of incorporating exercise into mental health routines.  By listening to this episode, you can earn 0.75 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

The podcast explores the importance of dynamic listening in therapy to alleviate guilt, shame, and self-disgust. It emphasizes creating a safe space for patients, understanding emotional defense mechanisms, and delving into fantasy life and dreams for insight into the unconscious mind. The significance of active listening, empathy, and supervision in therapy sessions is highlighted.

In today’s episode of the podcast, we interview Dr. Chris Palmer, a psychiatrist, researcher, and expert in using the keto diet as a medical treatment for some treatment-resistant patients. Dr. Palmer is currently the director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He also runs his private practice specializing in treatment-resistant mental health patients. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.5 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

In today’s episode of the podcast, we are joined by Dr. Michael Cummings to discuss the most recent and popular diagnosis wave of individuals believing they may have autism, which has become a recent TikTok phenomenon. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

In this episode, Dr. Corrin Pelini and Dr. Michael Cummings join the podcast to discuss the documentary involving the 2014 case involving Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy, both teenagers at the time in Massachusetts. The state of Massachusetts investigated the suicide of Conrad and filed a charge of involuntary manslaughter against Michelle. We discuss our views on the documentary as well as possible treatments that could have been used. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Annabel Kuhn, a Psychiatry resident at Harvard South Shore, unpacks the world of online catfishing scams. She reveals how to spot a scammer and the psychological traits of both scammers and their victims. Insights into the emotional impact on those deceived, such as loneliness and social anxiety, offer a compelling view of vulnerability in the digital age. The conversation also explores the manipulative tactics used by scammers and the role of AI, aiming to foster more authentic online connections.

In this episode of the podcast, we interview Alyse Price-Tobler, who is a practicing clinical psychotherapist (MCAP) and also in her final year of her PhD., and Dr. Mandy Matthewson on the topic of parental alienation.   Note: This will be discussed as a form of family violence and child abuse. As such, the content of this presentation will involve discussion of child abuse and its consequences. Please speak to someone if you become distressed during or after this presentation.   By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.

Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, owner of New York Endocrinology and a renowned expert in diabetes and obesity, dives into the evolving understanding of obesity as a chronic disease. She discusses its complex ties to type 2 diabetes and the rising awareness post-COVID-19. The conversation highlights groundbreaking GLP-1 and GIP medications that reshape the weight loss landscape, discussing their benefits and psychological impacts on food cravings. Dr. Salas-Whalen also addresses the challenges posed by insurance companies in treating obesity, pushing for a more proactive medical approach.

In this discussion, Jacob McBride, a psychiatrist from Pittsburgh, dives into the pressing issue of polypharmacy in mental health care. He highlights the significant risks associated with combining multiple medications and the adverse effects on patients' cognitive functions. McBride advocates for a holistic approach, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes alongside medication. He also touches on the ethical dilemmas faced by psychiatrists and the need for strong therapeutic relationships, encouraging a balance between effective treatment and personal connection with patients.

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I interview Dr. Ragy Girgis, a clinical researcher at Columbia University in New York where he also completed his residency in psychiatry in 2009. He received a T32 (training grant) during this time and now conducts clinical trials and high-risk psychosis research. He practiced privately for a time, but is now a full-time clinical researcher. Although primarily a schizophrenia researcher, his interest led him to research the relationship between schizophrenia and mass shootings, leading to the creation of what may be the largest database on mass murder and mass shootings, studying cases dating all the way back to 1900. By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Link to YouTube video.