Revealing the Ivory Tower

Dr. Vanessa, a science communicator, talks about the importance of educating the public about new research in ways that everyone can understand and find interesting. She also shares more specifically why biology is important for everyone to have a basic understanding in order to know what questions to ask their own doctors! Dr. Vanessa gives some powerful examples and makes a case for science communication as a separate field. Music: DJ DanceAlone and Prodlauraceae

This is a solo episode where I discuss ethics in psychology, mental health, and medicine. I also review horrifying historical examples of experiments that reflect our collective values. I also make an argument against our approach to ethics and "CYA" focus rather than the philosophical discussions that formed this field to begin with. Think you know what really made the Tuskegee experiments memorable and what the Puerto Rico Pill Trials are? Check out this episode to really find out! Music: DJ DanceAlone and ProdLaurae

Dr. Nicole Lippman-Barile, a clinical psychologist, shares all about her unique expertise in the intersection between gut health and mental health. She breaks down helpful and interesting research about what we know and don't know, and even what herbs might play a role! She helps us critically think about these studies to apply them to real life. We also share how we've both been duped recently by this research! Music: DJ DanceAlone and Prodlauraceae

Dr. Laura Vater, a physician, shed light on the horrific working conditions that medical residents sometimes face from multiple sources. She also discusses examples of working conditions and consequences, including ones that affect all of us as potential patients and society as a whole. Dr. Vater also shares resources and ways for everyone to advocate. For Suicide Prevention Month, it's important to honor the mental health of residents. Music: DJ DanceAlone and Prodlauraceae

Dr. Michael Kentris, a neurologist, corrects misconceptions and shares updated research about many important illnesses, including dementia and ALS. He also shares fascinating insights into functional neurological disorder (formerly conversion disorder) and migraines. This episode is for the Sherlock Holmes fans out there! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and ProdLauraCeae. 

The first episode of the new season features Dr. Stephanie Leite, a forensic psychologist who specializes in threat assessments. She explains all about these specific assessments, shares new research, and corrects misconceptions surrounding targeted violence, such as mass shootings. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Lauraceae685.

To end this amazing season, I'm re-releasing the Two Tori's and a Threesome episode! We could also use some light-hearted and fun education right now, especially on this topic. Additionally, the Tori's have started their own institute (more to come on that)! Get ready for an upcoming season and updates on release! Music: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone

Many people are hearing some diagnoses for the first time because of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case. In this solo episode, I correct some misconceptions and confusion surrounding terms and provide historical context. In reality, many aspects in mental health overlap with many others. Learn more in this episode! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod

Dr. Jessica Rabon is a clinical psychologist working in an adolescent medicine hospital. She busted myths regarding teens who are trans, teens with eating disorders, and teens with chronic illness. This is a great episode to highlight the complexities of mental health! We also got some good laughs in! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod

Dr. Annie met with me again to share important marketing strategies that various health/wellness influencers utilize on social media to encourage people to purchase their products. This has become particularly sticky for therapists trying to market services, as ethics and marketing might conflict which can lead to experts spreading misinformation and/or fear mongering. Everyone can benefit from this episode! Music: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod