Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast


Latest Episodes

Psychology and Inside Out 2: A Breakdown of Adolescent Emotional Lives
October 25, 2024

In this episode, Dr. David Puder, alongside guests Rachel Blackston and Dr. Eric Bender, dives into the psychological insights presented in Pixar's Inside Out 2. Together, they explore the complex emo

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Medications & Treatment
October 09, 2024

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is known for its complexity, but how should clinicians approach treatment? In this episode, Dr. Michael Cummings joins us to explore the role of medications in ma

Managing Weight Gain from Psychiatric Medications with Dr. Michael Cummings
September 27, 2024

Join Dr. David Puder and renowned psychopharmacologist Dr. Michael Cummings as they dive deep into the complex relationship between psychiatric medications and weight gain. In this episode, they explo

Paul Wachtel's Approach to Integrative Psychotherapy: Exploring Attachment, Anxiety, and the Disavowed Self
September 13, 2024

In this episode, we explore the innovative work of Dr. Paul L. Wachtel, a leading psychologist known for his integrative approach to psychotherapy. Dr. Wachtel challenges single-framework therapy mode

Sauna & Heat Exposure’s Impact on Mental & Physical Health
August 30, 2024

In this episode, Dr. David Puder and Liam Browning delve into the ancient practice of sauna and modern heat exposure therapies, exploring how they influence both physical and mental health. From boost

Writing to Overcome Trauma and Improve Your Mental and Physical Health
August 23, 2024

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of expressive writing and explore how turning your trauma into a narrative can lead to real mental and physical benefits. Join us as we break down t

Eating Disorders: Empathy, Alexithymia, Reflective Function
August 16, 2024

Eating disorders are often understood through a medical or behavioral lens, focusing on symptom reduction. But what if weve overlooked something deepersomething rooted in the complex emotional lives

Where Psychiatry Meets Politics: The Goldwater Rule
August 07, 2024

There is an extensive history of psychiatry and politics intersecting. Perhaps the most visible flashpoint occurred during the 1964 presidential campaign and gave rise to a movement in organized psych

Adverse Childhood Experiences - HPA axis & Brain changes: cortisol, amygdala, hippocampus, cytokines, & epigenetics (Part 3 of ACE series)
July 19, 2024

In this weeks episode, we continue our series on Adverse Childhood Experiences by delving deeper into the lasting effect of ACEs on the brain and body. We explore the intricate impact of ACEs on the

Shrink Next Door: A Psychiatrist’s Analysis
July 04, 2024

Listening to The Shrink Next Door elicited a range of emotions in me, including angst, sadness, intrigue, and heartache. For those unfamiliar with the story, it revolves around a psychiatrist named Ik