Dr. Laney Knowlton is joined by Dr. Nick Borgogna, licensed clinical psychologist and researcher, for a conversation on the importance of research validity and its role in shaping clinical practice and public understanding. With expertise in psychopathology, addiction, trauma, and compulsivity, Dr. Borgogna’s work spans clinical trials, systematic reviews, and collaborative research aimed at improving treatment outcomes and scientific literacy.

Together, they explore what it means for research to be valid, reliable, and applicable—particularly in fields related to mental health and relational wellbeing. The conversation highlights common challenges in interpreting research, the impact of bias and methodological limitations, and how clinicians and consumers alike can more critically engage with scientific findings.

This episode underscores the importance of rigorous, ethical, and inclusive research practices, and invites listeners to consider how stronger scientific literacy can support more informed care, reduce disparities, and advance the field as a whole.