Psych Talk

In today’s episode of Psych Talk I talk with Lauren Ruth Martin, LPC about Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT). Lauren explains the similarities and differences between standard DBT and RO-DBT and the type of presenting issues clients may have that would benefit from DBT and/or RO-DBT. Lauren discusses the core concepts of RO-DBT, as well as the RO skills including self-inquiry and social signaling. Lauren discusses the differences between being overcontrolled and under-controlled and how RO-DBT really focuses on only changing the aspects of our behaviors that are preventing us from reaching our value aligned goals. She provides listeners with RO skills that people can start using and implementing in their daily life. During the podcast interview we had some connectivity difficulties, which I have kept in this episode, as the difficulties allowed Lauren to use the RO skills in real-time, which is valuable modeling for listeners.

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss perfectionism. Perfectionism is something that many of us high achievers experience. In some instances it can be helpful, if we are goal oriented, yet flexible in pursuit of those goals. But in many instances, it can be maladaptive, causing individuals to base their worth on their achievements, experience excessive concerns over mistakes, and set unreasonably high standards, ultimately setting themselves up for failure. In this episode I discuss different aspects of perfectionism and some of the connections between perfectionism and mental health. Additionally, I discuss a number of strategies perfectionists can use to start working towards overcoming perfectionism. 

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In today’s episode of Psych Talk I speak with Mira Bhattacharya about geriatric mental health and end of life care. Mira is a psychology undergraduate, with a concentration in bioethics and minor in disability studies, applying to physician assistant school who has a passion working with the geriatric population. We discuss the literature on geriatric mental health and how that relates to end of life care in this population. Mira emphasizes the importance of the role of advanced practitioners (e.g., PAs, NPs) in end of life conversations due to the multiple limitations and restraints placed on medical doctors. She shares the importance of providing psychoeducation about geriatric mental health to the geriatric population and the importance of having thorough, informed conversations at end of life. I share my experiences working on a pediatric palliative care team and we discuss the similarities and differences between end of life discussions in pediatrics and geriatrics. We also get into a good discussion about what quality of life means and how we need to be careful when defining quality of life. Mira wraps up the episode by discussing what we can do to support our elderly loved ones.

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LinkedIn: Mira Bhattacharya
Email: [email protected]
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One of my most frequently asked questions is "I want to become a psychologist, what do I need to do?" or some variation of that question. This episode is targeted specifically for individuals who are considering becoming a psychologist (or other mental health professional) and what to know what it takes or the process of applying to graduate school. Even if you aren't in that target audience, I hope you get something out of this episode.

I discuss general steps that it takes to be a psychologist [in the United States], the differences and similarities between a PhD and PsyD, and applying to graduate school in psychology.  I also give some [unsolicited] pieces of advice regarding getting a doctorate versus reasons to stop at the master's level. 

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In today’s episode of Psych Talk I speak with Danielle Ganchrow, an undergraduate student at Binghamton University about college student mental health. Danielle shares her own journey with mental health concerns, specifically the internalized stigma she held for so long about mental health concerns and therapy. Danielle and I speak about the stigma of reaching out and getting help for mental health concerns, both in general and specifically in the college student population. She shares how mental health stigma impacts both social and academic aspects of college students’ functioning. I speak about college student mental health from a research and clinical perspective and Danielle shares her personal experiences and things she has observed related to how college impacts students’ mental health. We also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on college student mental health and the challenges college students face with switching to online classes. Danielle shares ways that she believes mental health stigma can be reduced on college campuses, as well as provides some insights and words of encouragement for any college students listening who may be struggling with their mental health. 

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Instagram: @daniganchrow

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Mental Health Podcasts:
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Time to Talk

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How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime
The Power of Vulnerability

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I talk about imposter syndrome - the belief that you are inadequate, a failure, or a fraud, despite evidence indicating otherwise. Imposter syndrome is a common experience, particularly among high achieving individuals, with about 70% of adults experiencing it at some point in their lifetime. In the episode I discuss causal and maintaining factors of imposter syndrome, as well as problems with imposter syndrome. I also spend a large portion of the episode discussing ways one can overcome imposter syndrome.

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In today’s episode of Psych Talk I interview Samantha Comaty, a college undergrad studying psychology who hopes to go on to pursue her doctorate in psychology. During our discussion, Sam shares her story with mental health struggles, including her experience of being a patient in a psychiatric hospital. We then go on to discuss her growth from being a patient in a psychiatric hospital to becoming a staff member in a psychiatric hospital. We discuss the stigma surrounding mental health and the misconception that if you have a mental health diagnosis you are unable to work in the mental health field and, in contrast, how going through your own struggles can set you up for success working in the field.

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TikTok: @itsmentalhealth
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Podcast: Shatter the Stigma

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Season 2 is officially here! In this episode of Psych Talk I discuss my journey of being pregnant during a pandemic. I share my personal experiences with appointments, work, and delivery and how COVID impacted all of those areas. I also touch on social support, comments from others, and general mental health surrounding being pregnant during a pandemic. This episode is more personal than previous episodes and less inundated with research; however, I felt it was an important topic to discuss. Whether you are currently pregnant, were pregnant during the pandemic, know someone who is/was pregnant, or simply just want to learn [my experience] of how COVID impacted my pregnancy I hope you take away something from this episode. 

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2020 is coming to a close and so is Season 1 of Psych Talk. Before jumping in to the details of today's episode, I wanted to thank all of my listeners for supporting the podcast over the past 7 months; Psych Talk would not be what it is today without you all.

In today's episode, I discuss how to live a value-aligned 2021. If 2020 taught us anything, it taught us that life is unpredictable. 2020 was not the year anyone expected and we had to learn how to adjust and adapt our lives to living through a pandemic. With 2021 just around the corner, I know most of us are hoping for a better 2021. With the New Year typically comes New Year's resolutions; however, we know that most New Year's resolutions fail by February. Compound that with a pandemic, it is likely that we will not be set up for success.

Instead of making a resolution this year, I discuss why its important to live a life that aligns with your values because no matter what 2021 may throw at us, our values are something that remain constant. In this episode I discuss what values are, how to identify your values, and why it is important to live a life that aligns with your values. I even have included a guided journal in the show notes for those interested in living a value-aligned 2021.

I hope you enjoy today's episode and make sure to follow me on social media @jessicaleighphd to get updates on when Season 2 of Psych Talk will launch.

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Beverly Engel, LMFT about her upcoming book Escaping  Emotional Abuse : Healing from the Shame You Don't Deserve. Beverly has over 35 years of experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma , specifically those who have been victims of emotional abuse. During our discussion, Beverly focuses primarily on the role of shame in emotional abuse, as well as defines for listeners what emotional abuse is and what some consequences of emotional abuse are beyond shame. In her book, Beverly guides readers through healing their shame, freeing themselves from emotional abuse, and becoming more empowered. Although Beverly does not walk us through all the steps during this interview, she provides insights on the first steps for individuals to start healing and letting go from an emotional abusive relationship. 

Connect with Beverly:
Instagram: @beverlyengel
Facebook: Beverly Engel
LinkedIn: Beverly Engel
Websites: www.beverlyengel.com &  www.healmyshame.com

Buy Beverly's book here: Escaping Emotional Abuse: Healing from the Shame You Don't Deserve

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