Let's Get Psyched

Dr. Jami Woods returns to the show to discuss controversial issues such as puberty suppression and public funding of gender-affirming surgical procedures. We consider the civil rights battle surrounding the transgender community. Our conversation with Dr. Woods was a great opportunity to highlight and celebrate Transgender Awareness Week (Nov 13-19).

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Ortega, and Dr. Atkins

Guest: Jami Woods, DPh, MD

Alan teaches Edgar improv! Is humor a valid medical treatment?

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Atkins

We examine this billion-dollar industry. 

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Atkins

Is gaining insight the key to making real progress in therapy or is it an indulgent pat on the back that cannot guarantee significant change?

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Poole, Dr. Atkins

We discuss parapsychology and Halloween. Edgar has more creepy stories to tell us.

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Atkins

How do you approach politics in the context of the therapeutic relationship? Is it helpful to do so? For some, politics is a large part of their life narrative and is woven throughout various domains of life. We discuss balancing professionalism and having an open and honest conversation.

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Atkins

This  episode originally aired on KUCR in October of 2019. This evening, the  gang ventures outside the recording studio to test our mettle inside the  Tomas Rivera Library, a reportedly haunted building on UC Riverside’s  campus. We whisper spooky stories to each other while skeptically  examining each others’ superstitious beliefs.

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole

Is the United States experiencing a wave of Authoritarianism that is expressing itself through support of Donald Trump? If so, why do some studies show that Trump supporters are actually less authoritarian than Bush and Romney supporters? We talk about the unique type of authoritarian beliefs that influence political activity as well as studies of obedience which often involve an authoritarian outlook. 

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Atkins

This episode originally aired on KUCR in October of 2019. This evening, the gang ventures outside the recording studio to test our mettle inside the Tomas Rivera Library, a reportedly haunted building on UC Riverside’s campus. We whisper spooky stories to each other while skeptically examining each others’ superstitious beliefs.

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Ortega, Dr. Poole

Hypnosis played a formative role in the early days of psychoanalysis. Does it have a place in modern clinical practice? Who is more susceptible to being hypnotized? Dr. Ortega shares his story.

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Ortega