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In this week's episode, my guest & clinical psychologist Ali Ilyas, explores the impact and work of existential psychiatrist, Dr. Irvin Yalom.
We dive into core themes like: mortality, meaning, death anxiety, and the unique dynamics of the therapist-client relationship, such as transference and countertransference. Ali shares how Yalom's teachings have shaped his personal journey and therapeutic practice, while also discussing the importance of reflecting on death, finding balance between life and death anxiety, and how existential therapy can offer deep insights for those struggling with life's big questions.

About Muhammad Ali Ilyas
Ali is a clinical psychologist residing in Dubai, UAE. In his psychotherapy work, Ali guides clients on their journey of self-discovery and helps them navigate existential challenges, using philosophical and psychological perspectives. He has spoken at platforms such as TEDx events, literary festivals, and podcasts to name a few. Ali is also a neuromarketing consultant, and corporate trainer applying interdisciplinary insights from psychology and related fields to help individuals and organizations achieve their goals and find meaning in their lives.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliilyasm/
Website: https://www.connectpsychology.ae/
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1. Finding Meaning in Mortality: Yalom’s Existential Therapy with Ali Ilyas (Clinical Psychologist) (00:00:00)

2. Who was Dr. Irvin Yalom (00:02:29)

3. Existential therapy as a school of thought (00:06:14)

4. How Yalom taught him as a therapist (00:09:29)

5. Transference vs Counterstransference (00:11:04)

6. How to be relational as a therapist (00:13:28)

7. How Yalom writes (00:23:50)

8. What is death anxiety? (00:31:11)

9. Exercise on death anxiety (00:35:13)

10. Living a life of meaning (00:41:39)

11. The importance of talking about death (00:47:37)

12. What Yalom has taught Ali in his personal life (00:55:53)

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1. Finding Meaning in Mortality: Yalom’s Existential Therapy with Ali Ilyas (Clinical Psychologist) (00:00:00)

2. Who was Dr. Irvin Yalom (00:02:29)

3. Existential therapy as a school of thought (00:06:14)

4. How Yalom taught him as a therapist (00:09:29)

5. Transference vs Counterstransference (00:11:04)

6. How to be relational as a therapist (00:13:28)

7. How Yalom writes (00:23:50)

8. What is death anxiety? (00:31:11)

9. Exercise on death anxiety (00:35:13)

10. Living a life of meaning (00:41:39)

11. The importance of talking about death (00:47:37)

12. What Yalom has taught Ali in his personal life (00:55:53)

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Send us a text In this episode of Behind the Stigma , we delve into the transformative world of lifestyle psychiatry with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a third-year psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa. We explore the role of exercise in managing mild to moderate depression, its potential as a therapeutic modality alongside traditional treatments, and the broader implications for mental health care. We also discuss the challenges of publication bias in mental health research, the integration of AI in systematic reviews, and ethical considerations in advancing critical psychiatry. Dr. Fabiano shares insights from his groundbreaking research on exercise, mental health, and even its darker side as a form of self-harm. About Nicholas Fabiano Nicholas Fabiano is a third year psychiatry resident in the University of Ottawa, in Canada. His research interests encompass diagnostic imaging, meta-research, mental health (particularly the role of exercise and physical activity), suicide prevention, systematic reviews, and the intersection of psychiatry with broader health and social issues. Twitter: https://x.com/NTFabiano LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntfabiano/?originalSubdomain=ca Website: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=Ph8ryrMAAAAJ Papers: - How to prescribe physical activity for depression. - Is exercise a form of self-harm? - Reporting bias in imaging diagnostic test accuracy studies: are studies with positive conclusions or titles submitted and published faster? Subscribe to the Behind the Stigma podcast on YouTube , Apple Podcast or Spotify. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestigmapodcast/…

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Finding Meaning in Mortality: Yalom’s Existential Therapy with Ali Ilyas (Clinical Psychologist) 58:50

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Send us a text In this week's episode, my guest & clinical psychologist Ali Ilyas, explores the impact and work of existential psychiatrist, Dr. Irvin Yalom. We dive into core themes like: mortality, meaning, death anxiety, and the unique dynamics of the therapist-client relationship, such as transference and countertransference. Ali shares how Yalom's teachings have shaped his personal journey and therapeutic practice, while also discussing the importance of reflecting on death, finding balance between life and death anxiety, and how existential therapy can offer deep insights for those struggling with life's big questions. About Muhammad Ali Ilyas Ali is a clinical psychologist residing in Dubai, UAE. In his psychotherapy work, Ali guides clients on their journey of self-discovery and helps them navigate existential challenges, using philosophical and psychological perspectives. He has spoken at platforms such as TEDx events, literary festivals, and podcasts to name a few. Ali is also a neuromarketing consultant, and corporate trainer applying interdisciplinary insights from psychology and related fields to help individuals and organizations achieve their goals and find meaning in their lives. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliilyasm/ Website: https://www.connectpsychology.ae/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonandthecouch/ Subscribe to the Behind the Stigma podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify . Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestigmapodcast/…

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Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health with Dr. Ines Hipolito 56:51

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Student Mental Health with Dr. Nicola Byrom (Founder of Student Minds) 45:16

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Send us a text In this week's episode, featuring our guest speaker, MJDorian, we delved into the world of psychoanalyst Dr. Carl Gustav Jung and explored his Red Book , which Jung described as his “confrontation with the unconscious." We discussed the content of the book, uncovered underlying themes, and examined its relevance to the modern world. MJ also guided us through a method employed by Carl Jung known as 'The Digging Technique', shedding light on active imagination and recounting his (MJ's) own personal experiences with it. *All music in this episode is composed by MJDorian himself. About MJDorian: MJDorian is an artist, educator, podcast creator, and award winning composer. His work in film has received wide acclaim, including Outstanding Achievement Award for Original Score (VisionFest 2011, NYC) for the feature film: Ontologica. In 2018, MJ launched the podcast: Creative Codex, which he continues to write and produce. The mission of Creative Codex is to explore the mysteries of creative genius through narrative, sound design, and original music. Website : https://mjdorian.com/codex/ Creative Codex Apple Podcast s: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-codex/id1430850607 Creative Codex Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/7IIv6uXWqQM3qyhzyKBluT YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/creativecodex Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/…

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Hearing Voices: Meaning and Lived Experience with Dr. Netchitailova 52:58

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Send us a text In this week's episode on the Behind the Stigma Podcast, we welcome Dr. Ekaterina Netchitailova to discuss the meaning and lived experience of psychosis. Dr. Netchitailova shares her personal journey with psychiatric care in the Netherlands and the UK, shedding light on the stigma surrounding diagnoses and cultural influences on mental health. The conversation explores Dr. Netchitailova's background and delves into the circumstances leading to her first experience with psychosis and her initial psychiatric hospitalization, detailing the good, the bad, and the overall impact. About Dr. Netchitailova Dr. Ekaterina Netchitailova. Dr. Netchitailova is a doctor of philosophy, a university lecturer, and writer. She has lived in four different countries and speaks four languages. Ekaterina is fascinated by different cultures and walks of life. She is interested in how different manifestations of the human psyche have been medicalized and put into the domain of mental health. She has also written a novel ‘Elena: A Love Story for Humankind’ telling a story of a Russian pianist, diagnosed with schizophrenia, looking for her twin sister in England. Website: https://russianpatient.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chitailova?lang=en Book: https://www.amazon.com/Elena-Story-Humankind-Ekaterina-Netchitailova/dp/B09NKWGJ24…

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Unlock your full potential - Shadow Work with Dr. Alex Curmi 1:01:51

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Send us a text The first episode of the New Year, we delve into the concept of Jungian shadow work and integration with the shadow. (Chapter Markers added). We discuss what Shadow work means, and why it's not only about the 'dark' parts of ourselves. We also explore how the shadow influences our behavior and relationships, leading to insights about projection and its impact on personal growth. Dr. Curmi shares insights on discovering one's shadow by asking the right questions. Finally, we go into various methods for shadow integration and tips for those interested in exploring their own shadows. About Dr Alex Curmi Dr Curmi is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 10 years’ of medical experience. He specializes in General Adult Psychiatry with a subspecialty in Addictions and has trained as a Psychotherapist for three years as well. Dr Curmi obtained his Medical Degree at the University of Malta and completed his psychiatric training at the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Website : https://maudsleylearning.com/dr-alexander-curmi/ Podcast on Shadow Work (Thinking Mind Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/going-over-to-the-dark-side-shadow-work/id1466932169?i=1000634716280 Follow us on: Website: https://behindthestigma.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/behindthestigmapodcast/…

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Immunology and Psychiatry with Dr. Thomas Pollak 51:57

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Send us a text Welcome to Season 2! In this week's episode, we explore the intriguing link between neuroimmunology and psychiatry with guest Dr. Thomas Pollak. We discuss what autoimmune diseases are and Dr. Pollak's work on Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis and it's relation to psychosis. We also discuss the role of neurology in psychiatry, and challenges in diagnosis and the necessity of considering immunology in psychiatric examinations. The episode concludes with a forward-looking perspective on the future of understanding connections between infections, the immune system, and psychiatric disorders. Chapter markers added! About Dr Pollak Dr. Pollak is an NIHR Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London and an Honorary Consultant Neuropsychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. In 2015, he was awarded a Welcome Trust Clinical Research Fellowship to look at the neuroimmunology basis of psychiatric disease, with a particular focus on the autoantibodies known to cause autoimmune encephalitis. Twitter https://twitter.com/tompollak Research Paper https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551672/ Washington Post Article https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/01/schizophrenia-autoimmune-lupus-psychiatry/ Follow us on: Website: https://behindthestigma.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/behindthestigmapodcast/…

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Virtual Reality & Cognitive Health with Amir Bozorgzadeh 1:05:50

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I speak with Amir Bozorgzadeh, Co-Founder and CEO of Virtuleap on the intersection between virtual reality and cognitive health. We discuss how Virtuleap designs VR brain training solutions to address cognitive illnesses and the potential of VR in mental health interventions. Amir shares personal insights into the power of VR, and the unique approach Virtu Leap takes in training and monitoring cognitive abilities. We also delve into a pilot study on ADHD (linked below) and its implications. Amir highlights the importance of immersive experiences in VR and addresses concerns about potential negative side effects. Finally, we explore the future of these technologies and the role of VR in mental health diagnostics and prevention. About: Amir is a market researcher, games publisher, and tech writer, currently working at the intersection of frontier tech and social impact. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Virtuleap, a company that designs VR brain training solutions to help increase attention levels and address cognitive illnesses, disorders, and learning challenges. Website: https://virtuleap.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/whiteboxamir LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirboz/?originalSubdomain=es Pilot ADHD Study: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frvir.2023.1108060/full…

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Antidepressant Effects with Dr. Mark Horowitz 1:11:34

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I speak with psychiatrist, Dr. Mark Horowitz, on the Effects of Antidepressants. We discuss how depression is currently understood in society - taking a step back from diagnostic categories. We also discuss what is truly known about the causality and mechanisms of depression, and the effects antidepressants have on our psychological well being and our physical body. Dr. Horowitz speaks about safely tapering off antidepressants and its withdrawal impacts, based on his recent appearance in the BBC's panorama documentary. Finally, we talk about the future of research and empirical evidence in the field, and the right way to move forward. (Chapter Markers are added). About Dr. Horowitz is a trained psychiatrist, having done part of his training in Australia and is now working in London as a Clinical Research Fellow in the NHS and an Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at UCL. He has completed his PhD in the neurobiology of depression and the pharmacology of antidepressants at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London. During his PhD he received two prizes from the British Association of Psychopharmacology, one for his PhD work, and one for public communication. Website: https://markhorowitz.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/markhoro Papers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33224468/ BBC Panorama Documentary: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001n39z…

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The Creative Process with Anne-Laure Le Cunff 42:00

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I speak with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Founder of Ness Labs, on productivity & the creative process. We discuss 4 different creative processes: - diffused vs focused thinking - idea sex - generation effect and - combinational creativity We also go into Anne Laure's work of mindful productivity, the different ways to identify why we procrastinate, and her journey from Google to Ness Labs. Website: https://nesslabs.com/blog Twitter: https://twitter.com/ness_labs About Anne-Laure: https://anne-laure.net/…

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Misinformation, Fake News & Conspiracy with Dr. Sacha Altay 44:10

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I speak with Dr. Altay, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Zurich, on misinformation, fake news and conspiracy theories. We discuss these 3 concepts, exploring Dr. Altay's work on why people do and do not share fake news, what consists of misinformation, and the factors that make people more prone to conspiracy. We conclude with ChatGPT for detecting misinformation, and future implications in the field. Website: https://sites.google.com/view/sacha-altay/home Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sacha_Altay Research Papers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zxTRMSOWW1HYl2_wIb3C5jkShjVeVK3_/view https://psyarxiv.com/3xv8s https://psyarxiv.com/qnjkf/…

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The E-Risk Study with Professor Helen Fisher & Rebecca Gray 1:06:57

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I speak with Professor Helen Fisher, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology from King's College London and Rebecca Gray on the Environmental Risk Longitudinal Twin Study (E-Risk Study). The E-Risk Study builds knowledge around the question of how environmental and genetic factors contribute to the development of behaviors', health, and mental health problems from childhood through to adulthood. We discuss the importance of twin studies, some of the factors the E-risk study measured over a period of time, the data collected, and some key insights that has been contributed from it! Website: https://eriskstudy.com/ Professor Helen Fisher: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/helen-fisher Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelenLFisher https://twitter.com/ERiskstudy…

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with Dr. Stephen Faraone 1:00:00

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I speak to one of the world's most influential psychologists and researchers on ADHD, Professor Stephen Faraone. We go into defining ADHD , the role of executive functions and the differences in cognitive processes between individuals with and without the disorder. We also discuss the impact of social media on ADHD awareness and insights into the genetic components of ADHD, such as twin studies, genome-wide association studies, and the polygenic nature of the condition. Dr Faraone tackle the crucial topic of ADHD medication like Adderall, and Ritalin, and other non-drug interventions. Finally, we go into his work and his contributions in the field. The ADHD Evidence Project: https://www.adhdevidence.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StephenFaraone?s=20 Profile: https://researchers.mgh.harvard.edu/profile/14559688/Stephen-Faraone…

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Personality Traits with Dr. Alex Curmi 1:12:39

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Send us a text What does your personality reveal about you, and how does it shape the way you interact with the world? In this week's episode, we dive into the fascinating realm of personality traits with Dr. Alex Curmi, psychiatrist and host of The Thinking Mind podcast. We discuss the Five Factor Model and how traits like Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness predispose our behavior and outlook on life. We also discuss the nature vs. nurture debate, dangerous combination of traits, personality disorders, and how we can expand our personalities. Tune in now! 5 Factor Model Personality Test: https://www.thepersonalitylab.org/ The Thinking Mind Podcast: https://maudsleylearningpodcast.buzzsprout.com…

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Education Series - The Robbers Cave Experiment 10:48

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Send us a text Two groups of boys embark on what appears to be an ordinary summer camp in the scenic State Park, Oklahoma. Or is it if a group of researchers are watching you? Learn today about the secret's of the infamous Robbers Cave Experiment, and it's contribution in the field of Social Psychology.…

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Philosophy of Psychiatry with Professor Lisa Bortolotti 59:45

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I speak with Professor Lisa Bortolotti, Professor in the University of Birmingham on the Philosophy of Psychiatry. Our discussion was based around the notion of mental disorders and how they are viewed in the field. We also discuss the blurred lines between delusions and irrational beliefs, agency in mental health (where Professor Bortolotti talks about one of her studies done on young people in the UK) and how we should be looking into individual agency. Website: https://sites.google.com/site/lisabortolottiphilosophy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabortolotti Books: Delusions and Other Irrational Beliefs - https://www.amazon.com/Irrational-International-Perspectives-Philosophy-Psychiatry/dp/0199206163/ref=sr_1_7?qid=1682434606&refinements=p_27%3ALisa+Bortolotti%3B&s=books&sr=1-7 The Epistemic Innocence of Irrational Beliefs - https://www.amazon.com/Epistemic-Innocence-Irrational-Beliefs/dp/0198863985/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1682434606&sr=1-8 Why Delusions Matter (Why Philosophy Matters) - https://www.amazon.com/Why-Delusions-Matter-Philosophy-Matters/dp/1350163309/ref=sr_1_10?qid=1682434606&refinements=p_27%3ALisa+Bortolotti%3B&s=books&sr=1-10 Talk by Lisa Bortolotti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7ICtezqf-0…

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Binge Eating with Alina Vasilache (Clinical Psychologist) 39:54

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I speak with Alina Vasilache on Binge Eating. We go through what classifies as a binge, what are some of the main factors that affect binge eating, relapse and remission, and how to seek help. Book : Overcoming Binge Eating ( Dr. Christopher Fairburn) - https://www.amazon.ae/Overcoming-Binge-Eating-Proven-Program/dp/1572305614…

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Betrayal Trauma with Kristin Snowden 35:39

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Send us a text Betrayal Trauma involves one partner breaking the trust of the other by engaging in behaviors that go against the relationships agreed upon boundaries. How do you move past that? In this week's episode, I speak with licensed therapist, Kristin Snowden on this topic . We discuss what it is, what it means for both partners, whether a relationship can deal with it, and steps to heal and move on from it. 18th April 2023 - Workshop on Betrayal Trauma: https://www.kristinsnowden.com/service-page/betrayed-partners-support-workshop-5?referral=service_list_widget 19th April 2023 - Workshop on Courageous Connection: https://www.kristinsnowden.com/service-page/courageous-connection-daring-greatly-2?referral=service_list_widget YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPPgoZVhSfDNTj6VAqJ1FMA…

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Meditation & the Predictive Brain with Dr. Ruben Laukkonen 1:15:56

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I speak with Dr. Ruben Laukkonen, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, on meditation and the predictive brain. We discuss what is predictive processing, 3 styles of meditation: focused attention, open monitoring and non-dualism, and how these map on to the brain. We also go into insight, how predictive processing works, and his future research in the field. Website: https://rubenlaukkonen.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RubenLaukkonen Paper: From many to n(one) - Meditation and the plasticity of the predictive mind: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014976342100261X…

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Education Series - Metacognition 13:42

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Send us a text Thinking about thinking - that's so metacognitive! In this week's education series episode, we dive into the concept of metacognition. We cover the work of John H Flavell, the Self-discrepancy theory, and if animals have metacognitive abilities.

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Love Addiciton with Nisrine Maktabi 38:06

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Send us a text Can someone be love addicted? & what would that even look like? In this week's episode, I speak with psychotherapist, Nisrine Maktabi on the topic of love addiction. We discuss what are the characteristics of a love addict, factors that contribute to its development, the impact it can have on an individual's life, and the ways in which it can be addressed.…

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Understanding Shame with Kristin Snowden 41:50

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I speak with Kristin Snowden, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of experience on the topic of understanding shame. We discuss what shame is, the work of Brene Brown’s shame shields, and of course identifying our own shame and how to overcome it Kristin's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KristinSnowden Website: https://www.kristinsnowden.com/…

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Workplace Bullying with Nicki Eyre 57:26

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I speak with Nicki Eyre, founder and director of Conduct Change, an organization in the UK that provides consultancy, coaching and training solutions rooted in the prevention of workplace bullying. We discuss Nicki's personal experience of workplace bullying, and how that led her to advocate for change. We go into issues like how organizations should address workplace bullying, the psychological and physical health impacts, different styles of bullying, and what people can do to if they are facing the same at work. Sources: Conduct Change website: https://www.conductchange.co.uk/ UAWB Conference: https://www.conductchange.co.uk/uawb-conference LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickieyre/?originalSubdomain=uk…

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Self-Esteem with Dr. Alex Curmi 41:32

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Send us a text In this week's episode on Behind the Stigma, I speak with Dr. Alex Curmi, psychiatrist and host of the Maudsley Learning Podcast with a discussion on self-esteem. We discuss two varieties of how we can understand self-esteem: situational confidence and inherit self worth. We also go into meditation and self, how to parent yourself using a re-parenting model of therapy, and the importance of compassion.…

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Education Series - SMART goals 10:04

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Send us a text While setting goals can be exciting, setting SMART goals can help us accomplish them! SMART stands for: Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-framed Listen to this short BTS series to learn how to set your NY resolution goals, and how to make them work!

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Psychology of New Years Resolution 28:52

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Send us a text Happy New Years! This is the 51st episode of the BTS podcast, and this week's episode is on the Psychology of New Years Resolutions. We discuss why we have such a strong pull towards resolutions, but also why they can fail. Alina explains how we can set goals which can be achievable, with a focus on a process orientated approach rather than goal orientated. We also dive into weight loss as one of the most common goals, compassion, and how to be aware of your feelings during the process.…

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Conscious Dancing with Phil Santos 53:05

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Send us a text In this week’s episode, I speak with Phil Santos, founder of Ecstatic Playground on the type of dance known as ‘conscious dancing’. We dive into the importance of moving our bodies, trauma and movement, the impact of loneliness, and what it means to build conscious communities through dance. We also discuss Phil’s upcoming book ‘conscious clubbing’ whose goal is to make parties friendlier, with an ability to form meaningful connections. Check out: https://ecstaticplayground.com/ https://philsantos.net/…

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Education Series - Cognitive Development (Lev Vygotksy) 8:21

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Send us a text In this week's education series, we dive into Part 2 of the developmental psychology theories, focusing on the work of Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky. We go into his theory of cognitive development, the 'zone of proximal development', scaffolding, and the importance of language and culture, and how he differed from Jean Piaget.…

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Psychosis with Sir Professor Robin Murray 44:43

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Send us a text In this week’s episode, I speak to Sir Professor Robin Murray, one of the most cited researchers in the world, on the topic of psychosis. We talk about the difference between psychosis and the construct of schizophrenia, the onset and risk factors, both biological and environmental. We also discuss the current treatments and the consequences of antipsychotics, and his reflection of his life work in the field.…

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Dualism in Psychiatry with Professor Diane O'Leary 51:06

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Send us a text This week, I speak with Professor Diane O'Leary on the topic of Dualism. We discuss how dualism is best understood in psychiatry in comparison to philosophy, and how this distinction impacts our understanding in the field. We then dive deep into a variety of dualism, known as property dualism and what this means for psychiatric diagnosis, and understanding mental disorders as biological and psychological entities. Website: https://www.dianeoleary.com/…

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Social & Emotional Learning with Nick Haisman-Smith 1:01:12

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Send us a text In this week's episode, I speak with Nick Haisman-Smith, the Executive director, and one of the founders of Social and Emotional Learning Institute. We discuss what SEL is, it's importance for communities, including parents and teachers, and how SEL is important for aspects of our mental health, and the evidence behind it. We conclude with some of it's limitations, and what he forsees for the future. Website: https://www.instituteforsel.net/…

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Mental Health Diagnosis with Dr. Alex Curmi 49:03

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Send us a text This week I speak to Psychiatrist Dr. Alex Curmi from the Maudsley Learning Podcast on how we diagnose mental health conditions. We talk about the pros and cons of the current diagnostic system and how we can utilize the pros. We also dive into his work as a psychiatrist, and his approach, discussing the difficulty of sectioning, and how he uses a multidisciplinary approach to help patients as best as possible. Maudsley Learning Podcast: https://maudsleylearning.com/podcasts/…

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