Are portrayals of psychologists and psychiatrist in movies and television accurate? We address this topic with special guest host Rennie Burke of UCR's School of Medicine.  We also find time to talk about how losing one's sense of smell affects the quality of life.  We make a brief detour into Scientology before wrapping up.

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

Guest: Rennie Burke

Are you being influenced to buy things in a way that is outside of your conscious awareness? We tackle the topic of subliminal influence and "priming." How much is myth and how much is reality?

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

Guest: Dr. Michelle Tom

We are joined by second year psychiatry resident Dr. Michelle Tom to discuss cultural considerations that factor in the practice of psychiatry. Dr. Tom is currently co-writing a chapter on cultural considerations for the use of psychotropic medication with children and adolescents so we were anxious to pick her brain about this topic.

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

Guest: Dr. Michelle Tom

The hosts conduct a thought experiment: What type of study would yield a great deal of useful data but is completely unethical. Just a thought experiment so don't draw any negative conclusions! We also discuss how psychologists consulted on torture.

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Poole

The gang comments on the emerging realization that several major studies in psychology cannot be reproduced. We also discuss how some people marry themselves? 

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Poole

We continue to talk about dreams, in particular judging the usefulness of Freud's analyses of dreams. We also discuss the different dreams people dream, especially those who have mental health conditions.

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

What do your dreams and nightmares tell about you? Our panel of co-hosts reveal what they wrote in their dream journals, and dive into the layers of our brains. We also discuss research behind dream analysis. 

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

In Dr. Joshua's cozy living room, we look into two meditation apps and see which ones we prefer. Later in the episode we discuss misophonia, where individuals experience emotional and physiological responses to particular trigger sounds. Special guest Dr. Saloni Singh joins us. 

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Poole

Guest: Dr. Saloni Singh

We're gathered at Dr. Joshua Poole's home, next to the roaring fire. In this warm environment we discuss the special, and not-so-special holiday memories, such as the myth of Santa Claus and gift giving . Special guest Dr. Saloni Singh joins us.

Hosts: Dr. Parks, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Poole

Guest: Dr. Saloni Singh