Psychology Is Podcast

Psychology Is Podcast

By Nick FortinoEducation
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Psychology Is Podcast episodes

  • 80: The Link Between Prosocial Behavior and Mental Health

    In a world often filled with chaos and uncertainty, the act of helping one another stands out as a beacon of hope. I explore the fascinating dynamics of pro-social behavior—why we choose to help those around us. We uncover the underlying motives that drive us to act with kindness and compassion.


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    29 min
  • 79: Change Your Environment for Mental Health

    Ever wondered how much our environment shapes our mental state? The power of the situation influences our perceptions, emotions, and behaviors more than we think. Nick looks into famous studies that take a deep dive into this.

    On Being Sane in Insane Places: https://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/psychology/FacultySites/Horvat/OnBeingSaneInInsanePlaces.PDF

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    1 hr 38 min
  • 78: Lorina Ventura | Therapy Must Include Movement

    Mental health one step at a time. Join us as somatic psychotherapist, Lorina Ventura, shares how somatic therapy integrates body movement to enhance emotional healing. This approach can help you break free from negative cycles and truly connect with yourself.

    More from Lorina: https://www.instagram.com/movement_therapist_/

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    59 min
  • 76: David Healy | The Antidepressant Deception

    Nick Fortino and renowned psychiatrist Dr. David Healy look at modern psychiatry and psychopharmacology. Dr. Healy, a vocal critic of the pharmaceutical industry's influence, exposes how the "serotonin myth" emerged from marketing, reveals how antidepressants (SSRIs) can blunt emotions and cause iatrogenic harm, and discusses the public health crisis of long-term drug use, urging a reevaluation of mental healthcare, especially for children.


    More David Healy https://davidhealy.org


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    1 hr 32 min
  • 75: Jennifer Giordano | Conventional Psychiatry is Unscientific

    Psychiatrist talks about her experience in psychiatry residency, how she questioned the belief system she learned, and her process of redefining her treatment approach. She highlights the glaring misconceptions that justify the default mode of practice in psychiatry. And she shares her insight on how to safely withdraw from psychiatric drugs.


    For more Dr. Giordano - https://www.trueyoupsych.com/

    1 hr 3 min
  • 74: Denelle Dixon | Stellar Blockchain for Human Flourishing

    Stellar Lumens (XLM) CEO, Denelle Dixon sits with Nick Fortino to discuss the implications of blockchain technology on society across all borders.


    Visit Denelle at https://x.com/DenelleDixon


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    Created by

    Nick Fortino & Robert Daluz

    55 min
  • 73: Niklas Serning | The Sense and the Nonsense of Therapy

    Is therapy scientific? Do some of the common practices and beliefs that define therapy in modern times actually do harm? The brilliant psychotherapist Niklas Serning joins us for a conversation about how his thinking as a therapist has evolved. "I have let go of therapeutic theory, and I think I am a better therapist for it."


    Here's the link the article that we discuss: https://aeon.co/essays/i-am-a-better-therapist-since-i-let-go-of-therapeutic-theory


    Visit Dr. Serning: https://serning.com


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    1 hr 13 min
  • 72: Joanna Moncrieff | Depression is Not a Chemical Imbalance

    Dr. Moncrieff's 2022 umbrella review of the serotonin theory of depression became one of the most widely read and influential papers of modern times, ranking in the top 5% of all scientific papers ever written. In light of the extreme interest, Dr. Moncrieff wrote a new book--Chemical Imbalance: The Making and Unmaking of a Serotonin Myth. She joins the podcast to share her discoveries and analyses.


    Visit Dr. Moncrieff at https://joannamoncrieff.com


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    1 hr 5 min
  • 71: James W. Kalat | The Man Behind Psychology Textbooks

    James W. Kalat is a Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State, and a renowned psychologist and author. He is best known for his widely used textbooks on biological psychology and introductory psychology. He shares his reflections on the search for understanding, how textbooks come into existence, and on decades of being a psychology professor.


    More from James: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/James-Kalat


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    Psychology Is Podcast with Nick Fortino

    CLIPS

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    Podcast Available on Other Platforms

    Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychology-is-podcast/id1541021728

    Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/56LUz8rrjxXiwuRBiMZAxD


    Created by

    Nick Fortino & Robert Daluz

    52 min

About Psychology Is Podcast

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Psychologist Nick Fortino hosts influential thought leaders in conversation about a variety of topics relevant to psychology, including critical examinations of modern-day psychiatry, social dynamics, psychology in politics, transformation, various forms of therapy, intimate relationships, the psychology of serial killers, etcetera!