In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Will Dobud, social worker, research, and senior lecturer about youth mental health. Will defines the "Kids these days" effect, which is also the title of his recent book with co-author Dr. Nevin Harper. Will discusses what inspired Nevin and him to write the book, as well as how it stands apart from other books on youth mental health. Will discusses the current state of youth mental health and various factors that are contributing to the current state of youth mental health. We discuss how Nevin and Will take a critical approach in the book, challenging their own and mainstream ideas about youth mental health and acknowledging the fact that, despite more therapists, awareness of mental health, and interventions, the research continues to show youth mental health is continuing to decline. Will also points out the cyclical nature of history and how many things we are discussing today with youth mental health have been discussed historically. We end the episode by discussing cultural shifts that need to take place to better support youth mental health, including better modeling from adults.
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Lawrence Harris, Youth Empowerment Speaker, entrepreneur, and author about turning your pain into purpose. Lawrence discusses his own history of abuse and being in a dark place, which led him to the career he has today, speaking with youth and young adults. We discuss the struggles of not feeling "good enough", as well as feeling "too much" and how to challenge those beliefs about ourselves. We discuss limiting beliefs - what they are and how to overcome them - and finding the truth (or lack there of) in those beliefs. Lawrence shares how to build self-love and resilience, despite the circumstances we are facing, and tips on how to start taking a more positive outlook on life.
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Website: www.lawrencecharris.com
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Book: Made for More
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kisha Reynolds, certified clinical hypnotherapist, certified life coach, and author. Kisha shares her personal journey with body focused repetitive behaviors (BRFBs) and how that led her to hypnotherapy and becoming a certified clinical hypnotherapist. Kisha describes why hypnotherapy is, as well as some common misconceptions about hypnotherapy. We discussed conditions which hypnotherapy can be beneficial for, as well as hypnotherapy can be an adjunctive treatment to traditional mental health therapy. Kisha defines for listeners what BRFBs are and how they impact one's daily life. She also describes how hypnotherapy can be used in the treatment of BRFBs. We end the episode by discussing how individuals can become certified in hypnotherapy or seek out hypnotherapy for themselves.
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IG: @321deepsleep
Facebook: 321 Deep Sleep
Book: Beyond the Habit: Understanding the development, triggers, and treatment for body focused repetitive behaviors (BRFBs)
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Hypnosis Motivational Institute
Fifty Shades of Purple Against Bullying
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Dr. Barb Minton, PhD, licensed psychologist about the healing power of music. Dr. Barb starts our discussion by talking about neurofeedback and what neurfeedback can be used for. We then discuss her interest in the intersection of music and neuroscience and how music can impact our physiological and psychological states. Dr. Barb then discusses what neuroscience informed music is how it impacts our nervous system, and then benefits of listening to such music. We also discuss her current project Calm the Storm, which blends the healing power of music with neurobiological research. Dr. Barb ends the episode by providing words of advice for anyone interested in utilizing music to help with their overall wellbeing.
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Eugene Lipov, Board Certified Anesthesiologist, Board Certified Pain Physician, and Chief Medical Officer at Stella Center. Dr. Lipov discusses how he came to specialize in the treatment of PTSD and defines what PTSD is. Dr. Lipov is a fierce advocate of changing the name to PTSD to Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) to reduce stigma and enhance treatment seeking. He discusses what brain imaging has taught us about trauma, as well as how epigenetics play a role in PTSD. Dr. Lipov discusses the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for the treatment of PTSD; how it works and outcomes he has seen in his clients. We talk about his upcoming book The God Shot and discusses where he sees the future of PTSD treatment heading.
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Jessie Hansen, professional speaker, author, and founder of the Kindest Kid in America program. Jessie holds a bachelors degree in psychology, a masters degree in social work, and is currently pursuing her doctorate in social work where her primary research area is school shootings. Jessie starts the episode by discussing the Kindest Kid in America program and what inspired her to start it. We discuss what kindness and ways that we can show kindness to others. Jessie discusses why teaching and modeling kindness to children is so important and how kindness can serve as a protective factor in schools when it comes to things like bullying and violence. We discuss how kindness relates to mental health and how we as adults can model kindness to our children. We end the episode by discussing how children can identify acts of kindness in others and why that recognition is so important.
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Facebook: Kindest Kid in America
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TikTok: @kindestkidinamerica
Resources mentioned in this episode:
"I was almost a School Shooter" Ted Talk
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September is National Suicide Prevention month and in today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss youth suicide. I start the episode by briefly discussion National Suicide Prevention Month and World Suicide Prevention Day. I then provide some statistics on youth suicidal behavior and deaths in the United States, spending additional discussion on certain subgroups of youth who are at increased risk. I then discuss the rising trend of youth suicide, as well as risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs. I then end the episode by discussing what we can do to help reduce youth suicide.
Sources:
s://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/su/su7304a9.htm
https://jedfoundation.org/mental-health-and-suicide-statistics/
https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/youth-suicide-is-on-the-rise-yale-aims-to-save-lives/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/facts-about-lgbtq-youth-suicide/
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/05/youth-suicide-rates-rose-62percent-from-2007-to-2021.html
https://reportingonsuicide.org/
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Elian Beattie, LMHC, LCMHC about the intersection between eating disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). We start the episode by defining various eating disorders, as well as what OCD is (and is not). Elian discusses the intersection between eating disorders and OCD and why the two disorders have such high co-morbidity. She discusses some common symptoms and behaviors seen in both eating disorders and OCD, as well as how both reinforce and contribute to the maintenance of one another. Elian also discusses how one can tell if certain behaviors are driven by OCD versus and eating disorder, and describes various treatment for treating co-morbid OCD and eating disorders.
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Website: www.insightsgroup.net
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Teen OCD Virtual Support Group
Treating Co-Occuring Eating Disorders and OCD
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Ashley Smith, licensed psychologist, speaker, and author about the science of happiness. Dr. Ashley starts the discussion by discussing how she got interested in the science of happiness and positive psychology in general. Dr. Ashely defines for listeners what happiness is and discusses the science of happiness and what research say about factors that influence a person's happiness. We discuss how can individuals find happiness in their life, even when circumstances seem hopeless or challenging and how facing adversity impacts our happiness. Dr. Ashley then discusses how other positive psychological constructs such as psychological strength, resilience, and confidence relate to happiness and provides listeners with some actionable steps individuals can take in their daily life to increase their happiness.
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Book: The Way I See It
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In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Dr. Albert Bramante, psychology professor, certified hypnotist, author, and talent agent, who helps creative professionals overcome mental roadblocks. We start the episode by discussing Dr. Bramante's journey into the entertainment industry and how his skills in psychology and hypnosis aids in his work. We discuss imposter syndrome and why so many professionals experience it, as well as self-doubt and how it shows up in our careers. Dr. Bramante then discusses how mental roadblocks that individuals face lead to self-sabotage in their careers. We discuss what hypnosis is and how it can help people overcome imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and self-sabotage. Dr. Bramante also discusses some mindset interventions and psychological tools and strategies that are helpful for individuals experiencing imposter syndrome or self-doubt and to overcome their mental roadblocks.
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Book: Rise Above the Script
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In today's episode of Psych Talk, I discuss the intersection of politics and beauty standards. Prompted by a discussion at work about the rise in eating disorders over the past 5 years and noticing a shift back to the ultra-thin ideals, I decided to dive deeper into this topic to see what I could find. I start the episode by discussing a history of body politics - the practices and policies through which powers of society regulate the human body, as well as the struggle over the degree of individual and social control of the body. Body politics encompasses much more than just beauty standards; however, it is important to understand the broader picture. I then discuss how politics impacts beauty standards in general, with a focus on "conservative aesthetics" which we have seen a rise of in recent years. I then spend time specifically discussing how politics impacts beauty standards with regard to body size, race, and gender. I end the episode by discussing the impact of beauty standards on mental health. As noted throughout the episode, the information shared is not to shame anyone for following certain beauty trends or expressing themselves in a certain way; rather, to provide information on how the sociopolitical climate impacts what we view as "beautiful" so we can self-reflect on our own beliefs and push back, if we desire.
Sources for this Episode:
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/standard-issues-white-supremacy-capitalism-influence-beauty
https://www.liebertpub.com/full/doi/10.1001/jamafacial.2018.0486
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6061013/
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/14/1396
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In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Todd Sarner, MFT about his Transformative Parenting Process. We discuss Todd's journey into specializing in parenting and how he developed his Transformative Parenting Process. Todd discusses why understanding attachment is so important when it comes to parenting, as well as touches on what trauma-informed parenting is. We discuss how many parents are aware of various parenting strategies, yet struggle to apply evidence-based parenting strategies and how can they overcome this struggle. Todd shares some strategies he teaches parents in his Transformative Parenting Process and ends the episode by providing words of advice and encouragement for parents who are currently feeling overwhelmed in their parenting.
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In this episode of Psych Talk I chat with Jazzmyn Proctor, MS about taking care of your mental health in the current sociopolitical climate. We first discuss Jazzmyn’s journey in mental health, becoming a relational therapist, and what that means. We discuss some of the impacts of the current socio political climate, as well as society in general, on our mental health. Jazzmyn shares how we can build community and connection in a time that is designed to keep us disconnected, as well as why connection so important for nervous system regulation. We discuss how we can work on discerning our media input to improve our mental output and how we can find peace of mind in an unstable political climate. Further, Jazzmyn ends the discussion by sharing self-care practices or practical tools for listeners who are trying to better their mental health in the current socio political climate.
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald, a PhD trauma researcher, about the intersection of trauma and joy. Dr. MC discusses how she came to specialize in researching trauma and defines for listeners what both trauma and joy are. Dr. MC discusses some common misconceptions about joy or how it is conceptualize, as well as some ways that trauma impacts joy. We discuss her book, The Joy Reset, and discuss six common barriers that prevent us from accessing joy - hyper vigilance, emotional numbing, fear of loss, conditioning, guilt, and shame. Dr. MC also discusses the Hope Circuit and how we can build ours. Further, Dr. MC discusses how those who have experienced trauma take back control and start experiencing joy once again.
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Learned Helplessness at Fifty by Steven Maier
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Mary-Frances Moore, LMHC, CCTP-II about the psychological impacts of bariatric surgery. Mary-Frances starts the discussion by sharing what got her interested in the psychological impacts of bariatric surgery, what bariatric surgery is, and who is a good candidate for bariatric surgery . She discusses the purpose of a psychological evaluation before bariatric surgery and what such an evaluation entails. Mary-Frances describes ways individuals can psychologically prepare for bariatric surgery, as well as the psychological impacts of bariatric surgery. We discuss psychological pieces individuals miss or do not consider when it comes to preparing for bariatric surgery, as well as post-operatively, in addition to gaps when it comes to support available for those preparing for or who have gone through bariatric surgery. Further, Mary-Frances shares mental health supports individuals should consider before, during, and after bariatric surgery.
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I provide a brief overview of the history of ACT, its main goals, and what mental health conditions it is effective for. I then discuss the primary goal of ACT, cognitive flexibility, and discuss in depth the opposite of this, cognitive rigidity, and six ways cognitive rigidity may manifest. I then discuss the Hexa-Flex, which includes the six core components of ACT - contact with the present moment, cognitive defusion, experiential acceptance, self as context, values, and committed action - and discuss what each of these is, their goals, and some interventions for each.
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The ACT Hexaflex — Nesh Nikolic
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Justin Gillespie, LMSW-Clinical, ADHD-CCSP about parenting with ADHD. Justin first shares his personal journey with ADHD and how he came to specialize in working with people with ADHD. He then defines what ADHD is, how it presents in adulthood, and some differences between childhood and adult presentations. We then discuss some ways and areas in which ADHD impacts functioning as an adult and how ADHD impacts parenting. Justin discusses some of the unique challenges that adults with ADHD face when it comes to parenting, as well as shares tips, tricks, and interventions adults with ADHD can implement when it comes to parenting.
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Website: https://superior-center.com
Life Has No Purpose and then You Die
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Sam Gennuso, LMFT about stuttering and its connection with authenticity. Sam defines stuttering for listening and shares her personal story as a person who stutters. Sam discusses how stuttering can be a complex trauma and it it impacts one's self-esteem and self-concept. Further, she describes how stuttering relates to authenticity and vulnerability, and how that connection with authenticity has directed much of her clinical work. Sam describes various ways that individuals cope with stuttering, as well as some interventions or supports people who stutter can receive. Further, Sam disusses how people can own their experiences when they have a difference that may have historically caused shame, low self-esteem, or other challenges.
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American Institute for Stuttering
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Jessica Lamar about betrayal trauma. Dr. Lamar defines for listeners what betrayal trauma is and how she came to specialize in working with betrayal trauma. Dr. Lamara discusses the symptoms one may experience with betrayal trauma, as well as impacts of betrayal trauma, both on the individual experiencing it and their relationship with the person who betrayed them. Further, we discuss sexual bereavement and disenfranchised grief in the context of betrayal trauma. We end the episode by discussing some ways individuals can cope with betrayal trauma, as well as therapeutic interventions that are helpful.
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Kiki Fehling about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Kiki is a DBT-Linehan Board Certified therapist, author, and speaker. We start the episode by discussing Kiki's journey into specializing in DBT. Kiki then goes on to define with DBT is for listeners and walks us through the four modules of DBT (mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness) and they share some skills from each. Dr. Kiki then discusses the types of people and presenting problems that DBT can be effective for, as well as why DBT is specifically effective for queer individuals. We end the episode by discussing Kiki's upcoming project and their DBT Deck.
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Self-Directed DBT Skills Workbook
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