Moody: The Clinical Psychology Breakdown

Meditation: does it have a scientific basis? Can it support your therapy? If not, that would be quite a thing to do an episode about. Intern Charlotte stops by the studio to discuss the different types of meditation, and how they can help you. Which type of meditation might you like to try?

Stephanie Jensen, professor and therapist joins us to talk about her treatment of people living with ASD/Autism through the lens of trauma. How might this help them to become happier and healthier people? A powerful discussion about her innovative approach.

Liam, a recent college graduate, talks about his interactions with AI as a member of Gen Z. He contrasts his experiences with those of his peers as they navigate a new era and move towards finding their place in the workforce. He even brought forth thoughtful questions about how AI interacts with the world of therapy.

Ador Athuai, personal trainer, athlete and so much more(!) stops by the studio to tell us all about his journey towards a helping profession, and the rewards he's gotten and given from the world of fitness.

Humor in therapy can be a laughing matter. Grant Sterling joins us as a guest to talk about how it comes up in therapy and how it can be used theraputically.

Moss Noble, a recent college graduate who studied in Scotland, comes by the studio to talk about the prospects of being a therapist. Which type of degree is best for being a therapist? Where should a person go? Which degree creates the best therapists? How long does it take? We get into it all.

Talking Teens in studio with special guest Leyla Rakshani. What did Covid lockdown and unlimited screen time do for teens in the modern era? Nothing too good. We discuss this, and larger trends in teen mental health including how to talk to your teen about going to therapy.

Could there be a psychological explanation for the origin and pervasiveness of conspiracies? Probably so if I did an episode about it.

Dr. Jeffrey Levine, a psychiatrist, stops by the studio to talk about Medical Aid in Dying and the psychology of this legal, yet rarely utilized process. 

This episode is dedicated to "John," as he faces this process with dignity, courage, and agency around his own death.

Of all the activities researchers have looked at in support of mental health, dance comes out on top. Shesha Marvin from the Atomic Ballroom in Irvine and therapist Grant Sterling come by the studio and we all talk about why that may be the case! Dancing around the subject, and going deep about and why dance can support your mental health.