20. A clinical training crisis w/ Dr. Ahmad
The longer you practice as a therapist does not correlate with improved outcomes.Time is not enough. To improve, you need to work at it. This is true in sports, music and yes, as a clinician working i...
23 Dec 202148min
19. Why do people yell at their kitchen cabinets? w/ Dr. Ahmad
Context matters. A teen experiencing a moment of emotional distress may manifest itself in an irrational way. Fifteen minutes should not be the standard of care to issue a "diagnosis". In fact, it may...
16 Dec 202156min
18. Trigger warning! A discussion on victim mentality
Where does the victimhood mindset come from?What we have learned in previous discussions is that resilience and wisdom play an important role. A difference of opinion may be an opportunity to learn. T...
9 Dec 20211h 2min
17. Dialectical Behavior Therapy needs a publicist
Seeking out help for a mental health episode can be an overwhelming process. Where should I start? Who is the best therapist for me? What should I expect?Choosing a clinician who specializes in the ps...
2 Dec 20211h 26min
16. Depression?...It depends.
Multiple periods of sadness will happen in our lifetime. How quickly we overcome this emotion will vary by the individual. It’s difficult for most to recognize when sadness or struggle become severe e...
18 Nov 20211h 9min
15. What the hell is Society doing to teenage girls?
Over the last 20 years we have witnessed a rise in life threatening behaviors and mental health issues in adolescents and teens. Especially girls. Isolation, social media, pornography and an entertain...
4 Nov 20211h 10min
14. Are you brainwashed or am I?
Knowing our mind is flawed with cognitive bias and may be easily influenced by others and our experiences, is there an extreme version of influence? This discussion is a natural progression to Episode...
21 Okt 20211h 24min
13. How to protect yourself from extremes in thinking
As human beings we are prone to bias in our thinking. Personal experiences, culture and beliefs all shape our view of the world. If we know we have evolved with this imperfection in our thought proces...
4 Okt 20211h 9min
