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Mental Health // Demystified episodes

October 21, 2020 The Manic Prodrome
Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist of 20 years, whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being and self-improvement. She believes that insight creates change, both on a micro-level (personal growth) and a macro-level (reduction in fear and social judgement). For more content from Dr. Marks, check out her Youtube channel!
Healthy // Toxic: Relationships with Narcissistic, Borderline, and other Personality Types
The newest podcast from Ars Longa Media is all about what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. The featured hosts are mental health counselor, Todd Grande PhD and psychiatrist, Tracey Marks, MD two licensed professionals dedicated to educating the public on these topics while providing clarity and facts based on their own experience and clinical expertise. The show provides a scientifically informed perspective especially on the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the negative effects of being exposed to a narcissist in the workplace, family, or in a romantic relationship.
True Crime Psychology and Personality
True Crime Psychology and Personality is the first podcast from Ars Longa Media and is hosted by Dr. Todd Grande. Dr. Grande dives deep into the pathology behind some of the most horrendous crimes and those who commit them. We discuss topics like narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder from a scientifically informed perspective. What is a narcissist? What makes a person develop narcissistic personality disorder or become a psychopath? How do you spot a sociopath? What signs can you look for to protect yourself from these dangerous personalities? It's not just about the stories, it's about the science and psychology behind them.
Ars Longa Media
To learn more about or to support Ars Longa Media and this podcast, go to arslonga.media. For any questions or feedback, you can contact us at [email protected].
To check out our other shows, visit arslonga.media/podcasts!
All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these episodes can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor, but the information presented on this podcast is NOT intended to be specific/personal medical advice.

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October 19, 2020 How to Tell What Mania Looks Like
Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist of 20 years, whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being and self-improvement. She believes that insight creates change, both on a micro-level (personal growth) and a macro-level (reduction in fear and social judgement). For more content from Dr. Marks, check out her Youtube channel!
Healthy // Toxic: Relationships with Narcissistic, Borderline, and other Personality Types
The newest podcast from Ars Longa Media is all about what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. The featured hosts are mental health counselor, Todd Grande PhD and psychiatrist, Tracey Marks, MD two licensed professionals dedicated to educating the public on these topics while providing clarity and facts based on their own experience and clinical expertise. The show provides a scientifically informed perspective especially on the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the negative effects of being exposed to a narcissist in the workplace, family, or in a romantic relationship.
True Crime Psychology and Personality
True Crime Psychology and Personality is the first podcast from Ars Longa Media and is hosted by Dr. Todd Grande. Dr. Grande dives deep into the pathology behind some of the most horrendous crimes and those who commit them. We discuss topics like narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder from a scientifically informed perspective. What is a narcissist? What makes a person develop narcissistic personality disorder or become a psychopath? How do you spot a sociopath? What signs can you look for to protect yourself from these dangerous personalities? It's not just about the stories, it's about the science and psychology behind them.
Ars Longa Media
To learn more about or to support Ars Longa Media and this podcast, go to arslonga.media. For any questions or feedback, you can contact us at [email protected].
To check out our other shows, visit arslonga.media/podcasts!
All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these episodes can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor, but the information presented on this podcast is NOT intended to be specific/personal medical advice.

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16 min
October 16, 2020 Can You Inherit Bipolar Disorder?
Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist of 20 years, whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being and self-improvement. She believes that insight creates change, both on a micro-level (personal growth) and a macro-level (reduction in fear and social judgement). For more content from Dr. Marks, check out her Youtube channel!
Healthy // Toxic: Relationships with Narcissistic, Borderline, and other Personality Types
The newest podcast from Ars Longa Media is all about what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. The featured hosts are mental health counselor, Todd Grande PhD and psychiatrist, Tracey Marks, MD two licensed professionals dedicated to educating the public on these topics while providing clarity and facts based on their own experience and clinical expertise. The show provides a scientifically informed perspective especially on the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the negative effects of being exposed to a narcissist in the workplace, family, or in a romantic relationship.
True Crime Psychology and Personality
True Crime Psychology and Personality is the first podcast from Ars Longa Media and is hosted by Dr. Todd Grande. Dr. Grande dives deep into the pathology behind some of the most horrendous crimes and those who commit them. We discuss topics like narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder from a scientifically informed perspective. What is a narcissist? What makes a person develop narcissistic personality disorder or become a psychopath? How do you spot a sociopath? What signs can you look for to protect yourself from these dangerous personalities? It's not just about the stories, it's about the science and psychology behind them.
Ars Longa Media
To learn more about or to support Ars Longa Media and this podcast, go to arslonga.media. For any questions or feedback, you can contact us at [email protected].
To check out our other shows, visit arslonga.media/podcasts!
All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these episodes can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor, but the information presented on this podcast is NOT intended to be specific/personal medical advice.

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9 min
October 14, 2020 What is the Bipolar Spectrum?
In today's episode, Dr. Tracey Marks explains the concept of "bipolar spectrum".
Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist of 20 years, whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being and self-improvement. She believes that insight creates change, both on a micro-level (personal growth) and a macro-level (reduction in fear and social judgement). For more content from Dr. Marks, check out her Youtube channel!
Healthy // Toxic: Relationships with Narcissistic, Borderline, and other Personality Types
The newest podcast from Ars Longa Media is all about what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. The featured hosts are mental health counselor, Todd Grande PhD and psychiatrist, Tracey Marks, MD two licensed professionals dedicated to educating the public on these topics while providing clarity and facts based on their own experience and clinical expertise. The show provides a scientifically informed perspective especially on the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the negative effects of being exposed to a narcissist in the workplace, family, or in a romantic relationship.
True Crime Psychology and Personality
True Crime Psychology and Personality is the first podcast from Ars Longa Media and is hosted by Dr. Todd Grande. Dr. Grande dives deep into the pathology behind some of the most horrendous crimes and those who commit them. We discuss topics like narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder from a scientifically informed perspective. What is a narcissist? What makes a person develop narcissistic personality disorder or become a psychopath? How do you spot a sociopath? What signs can you look for to protect yourself from these dangerous personalities? It's not just about the stories, it's about the science and psychology behind them.
Ars Longa Media
To learn more about or to support Ars Longa Media and this podcast, go to arslonga.media. For any questions or feedback, you can contact us at [email protected].
To check out our other shows, visit arslonga.media/podcasts!
All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these episodes can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor, but the information presented on this podcast is NOT intended to be specific/personal medical advice.

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12 min
October 12, 2020 Introduction to Bipolar Disorder
In today's episode, Dr. Tracey Marks discusses 5 signs of bipolar disorder as well as the differences between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2.
All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these episodes can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor, but the information presented on this podcast is NOT intended to be specific/personal medical advice.
Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist of 20 years, whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being and self-improvement. She believes that insight creates change, both on a micro-level (personal growth) and a macro-level (reduction in fear and social judgement). For more content from Dr. Marks, check out her Youtube channel!
Healthy // Toxic: Relationships with Narcissistic, Borderline, and other Personality Types
The newest podcast from Ars Longa Media is all about what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. The featured hosts are mental health counselor, Todd Grande PhD and psychiatrist, Tracey Marks, MD two licensed professionals dedicated to educating the public on these topics while providing clarity and facts based on their own experience and clinical expertise. The show provides a scientifically informed perspective especially on the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the negative effects of being exposed to a narcissist in the workplace, family, or in a romantic relationship.
True Crime Psychology and Personality
True Crime Psychology and Personality is the first podcast from Ars Longa Media and is hosted by Dr. Todd Grande. Dr. Grande dives deep into the pathology behind some of the most horrendous crimes and those who commit them. We discuss topics like narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder from a scientifically informed perspective. What is a narcissist? What makes a person develop narcissistic personality disorder or become a psychopath? How do you spot a sociopath? What signs can you look for to protect yourself from these dangerous personalities? It's not just about the stories, it's about the science and psychology behind them.
Ars Longa Media
To learn more about or to support Ars Longa Media and this podcast, go to arslonga.media. For any questions or feedback, you can contact us at [email protected].
To check out our other shows, visit arslonga.media/podcasts!

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15 min
September 03, 2020 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder v. Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
In today's episode of Mental Health // Demystified, Dr. Tracey Marks discusses the Cluster C personality disorder OCPD and how it differs from OCD.
All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these episodes can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor, but the information presented on this podcast is NOT intended to be specific/personal medical advice.
Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist of 20 years, whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being and self-improvement. She believes that insight creates change, both on a micro-level (personal growth) and a macro-level (reduction in fear and social judgement). For more content from Dr. Marks, check out her Youtube channel!
Healthy // Toxic: Relationships with Narcissistic, Borderline, and other Personality Types
The newest podcast from Ars Longa Media is all about what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. The featured hosts are mental health counselor, Todd Grande PhD and psychiatrist, Tracey Marks, MD two licensed professionals dedicated to educating the public on these topics while providing clarity and facts based on their own experience and clinical expertise. The show provides a scientifically informed perspective especially on the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the negative effects of being exposed to a narcissist in the workplace, family, or in a romantic relationship.
True Crime Psychology and Personality
True Crime Psychology and Personality is the first podcast from Ars Longa Media and is hosted by Dr. Todd Grande. Dr. Grande dives deep into the pathology behind some of the most horrendous crimes and those who commit them. We discuss topics like narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder from a scientifically informed perspective. What is a narcissist? What makes a person develop narcissistic personality disorder or become a psychopath? How do you spot a sociopath? What signs can you look for to protect yourself from these dangerous personalities? It's not just about the stories, it's about the science and psychology behind them.
Ars Longa Media
To learn more about or to support Ars Longa Media and this podcast, go to arslonga.media. For any questions or feedback, you can contact us at [email protected].
To check out our other shows, visit arslonga.media/podcasts!

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10 min
September 01, 2020 Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder
In today's episode of Mental Health // Demystified, Dr. Tracey Marks discusses a Cluster C personality disorder: Avoidant personality. An essential feature of avoidant personality disorder is a pattern of being socially inhibited, feeling inadequate and hypersensitive to rejection or criticism starting by early adulthood. There is a lot of overlap between social anxiety disorder and avoidant personality disorder. However, with social anxiety, the fear and anxiety is limited to social interactions. With avoidant personality, there’s a deep belief that there’s something wrong with you and because of that, you hyperfocus on subtle cues that people are rejecting or criticizing you.
All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these episodes can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor, but the information presented on this podcast is NOT intended to be specific/personal medical advice.
Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist of 20 years, whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being and self-improvement. She believes that insight creates change, both on a micro-level (personal growth) and a macro-level (reduction in fear and social judgement). For more content from Dr. Marks, check out her Youtube channel!
Healthy // Toxic: Relationships with Narcissistic, Borderline, and other Personality Types
The newest podcast from Ars Longa Media is all about what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. The featured hosts are mental health counselor, Todd Grande PhD and psychiatrist, Tracey Marks, MD two licensed professionals dedicated to educating the public on these topics while providing clarity and facts based on their own experience and clinical expertise. The show provides a scientifically informed perspective especially on the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the negative effects of being exposed to a narcissist in the workplace, family, or in a romantic relationship.
True Crime Psychology and Personality
True Crime Psychology and Personality is the first podcast from Ars Longa Media and is hosted by Dr. Todd Grande. Dr. Grande dives deep into the pathology behind some of the most horrendous crimes and those who commit them. We discuss topics like narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder from a scientifically informed perspective. What is a narcissist? What makes a person develop narcissistic personality disorder or become a psychopath? How do you spot a sociopath? What signs can you look for to protect yourself from these dangerous personalities? It's not just about the stories, it's about the science and psychology behind them.
Ars Longa Media
To learn more about or to support Ars Longa Media and this podcast, go to arslonga.media. For any questions or feedback, you can contact us at [email protected].
To check out our other shows, visit arslonga.media/podcasts!

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15 min
August 27, 2020 Understanding Histrionic Personality Disorder
In today's episode of Mental Health // Demystified, Dr. Tracey Marks discusses another Cluster B personality disorder: Histrionic personality. Histrionic personality disorder is A pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.
All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these episodes can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor, but the information presented on this podcast is NOT intended to be specific/personal medical advice.
Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist of 20 years, whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being and self-improvement. She believes that insight creates change, both on a micro-level (personal growth) and a macro-level (reduction in fear and social judgement). For more content from Dr. Marks, check out her Youtube channel!
Healthy // Toxic: Relationships with Narcissistic, Borderline, and other Personality Types
The newest podcast from Ars Longa Media is all about what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. The featured hosts are mental health counselor, Todd Grande PhD and psychiatrist, Tracey Marks, MD two licensed professionals dedicated to educating the public on these topics while providing clarity and facts based on their own experience and clinical expertise. The show provides a scientifically informed perspective especially on the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the negative effects of being exposed to a narcissist in the workplace, family, or in a romantic relationship.
True Crime Psychology and Personality
True Crime Psychology and Personality is the first podcast from Ars Longa Media and is hosted by Dr. Todd Grande. Dr. Grande dives deep into the pathology behind some of the most horrendous crimes and those who commit them. We discuss topics like narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder from a scientifically informed perspective. What is a narcissist? What makes a person develop narcissistic personality disorder or become a psychopath? How do you spot a sociopath? What signs can you look for to protect yourself from these dangerous personalities? It's not just about the stories, it's about the science and psychology behind them.
Ars Longa Media
To learn more about or to support Ars Longa Media and this podcast, go to arslonga.media. For any questions or feedback, you can contact us at [email protected].
To check out our other shows, visit arslonga.media/podcasts!

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14 min
August 25, 2020 Borderline Personality Disorder v. Depression
In today's episode of Mental Health // Demystified, Dr. Tracey Marks discusses a Cluster B personality disorder: Borderline personality. Specifically, Dr. Marks explains the difference between borderline personality and depression. She also talks about emotional regulation and shares a few techniques you can use to manage your emotions.
Recommended self-help books:
Calming the Emotional Storm: Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Manage Your Emotions and Balance Your Life
https://amzn.to/2WV9Ntd
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Anxiety: Breaking Free from Worry, Panic, PTSD, and Other Anxiety Symptoms
https://amzn.to/2I2dgCN
All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these episodes can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor, but the information presented on this podcast is NOT intended to be specific/personal medical advice.
Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist of 20 years, whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being and self-improvement. She believes that insight creates change, both on a micro-level (personal growth) and a macro-level (reduction in fear and social judgement). For more content from Dr. Marks, check out her Youtube channel!
Healthy // Toxic: Relationships with Narcissistic, Borderline, and other Personality Types
The newest podcast from Ars Longa Media is all about what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. The featured hosts are mental health counselor, Todd Grande PhD and psychiatrist, Tracey Marks, MD two licensed professionals dedicated to educating the public on these topics while providing clarity and facts based on their own experience and clinical expertise. The show provides a scientifically informed perspective especially on the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the negative effects of being exposed to a narcissist in the workplace, family, or in a romantic relationship.
True Crime Psychology and Personality
True Crime Psychology and Personality is the first podcast from Ars Longa Media and is hosted by Dr. Todd Grande. Dr. Grande dives deep into the pathology behind some of the most horrendous crimes and those who commit them. We discuss topics like narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder from a scientifically informed perspective. What is a narcissist? What makes a person develop narcissistic personality disorder or become a psychopath? How do you spot a sociopath? What signs can you look for to protect yourself from these dangerous personalities? It's not just about the stories, it's about the science and psychology behind them.
Ars Longa Media
To learn more about or to support Ars Longa Media and this podcast, go to arslonga.media. For any questions or feedback, you can contact us at [email protected].
To check out our other shows, visit arslonga.media/podcasts!

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11 min
August 20, 2020 Understanding Schizoid Personality
In today's episode of Mental Health // Demystified, Dr. Tracey Marks discusses another Cluster A personality disorder: Schizoid personality. Dr. Marks also explains how autism spectrum disorder can sometimes look very much like schizoid personality, and how the two disorders are differentiated.
All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these episodes can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor, but the information presented on this podcast is NOT intended to be specific/personal medical advice.
Dr. Tracey Marks
Dr. Marks is a general and forensic psychiatrist of 20 years, whose mission is to increase mental health awareness and understanding by educating people on psychiatric disorders, mental well-being and self-improvement. She believes that insight creates change, both on a micro-level (personal growth) and a macro-level (reduction in fear and social judgement). For more content from Dr. Marks, check out her Youtube channel!
Healthy // Toxic: Relationships with Narcissistic, Borderline, and other Personality Types
The newest podcast from Ars Longa Media is all about what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy. The featured hosts are mental health counselor, Todd Grande PhD and psychiatrist, Tracey Marks, MD two licensed professionals dedicated to educating the public on these topics while providing clarity and facts based on their own experience and clinical expertise. The show provides a scientifically informed perspective especially on the topics of narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and the negative effects of being exposed to a narcissist in the workplace, family, or in a romantic relationship.
True Crime Psychology and Personality
True Crime Psychology and Personality is the first podcast from Ars Longa Media and is hosted by Dr. Todd Grande. Dr. Grande dives deep into the pathology behind some of the most horrendous crimes and those who commit them. We discuss topics like narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder from a scientifically informed perspective. What is a narcissist? What makes a person develop narcissistic personality disorder or become a psychopath? How do you spot a sociopath? What signs can you look for to protect yourself from these dangerous personalities? It's not just about the stories, it's about the science and psychology behind them.
Ars Longa Media
To learn more about or to support Ars Longa Media and this podcast, go to arslonga.media. For any questions or feedback, you can contact us at [email protected].
To check out our other shows, visit arslonga.media/podcasts!

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About Mental Health // Demystified

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Mental Health // Demystified, with psychiatrist Tracey Marks, MD aims to educate audiences on mental health issues and self improvement. Dr. Marks believes mental health doesn't have to be a mystery…