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The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE146 | Should We Decriminalise Drugs? (w/ Prof. David Nutt)Professor David Nutt is a Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London and Chair of Drug Science, an organisation which aims to educate the public about drugs and their effects. A world-leading researcher on how drugs affect the brain, he’s published over 500 papers and 34 books — including Drugs Without the Hot Air and his autobiography Nutt Uncut. A former Chair of the UK Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, he’s known for challenging drug policy with science and reason. David is also a regular voice in the media and hosts the Drug Sci...
2025-10-2448 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE139 - Can Ozempic Cause Depression? (Talking Science with Dr. Anya Borissova)Today Alex and Anya break down mental health studies to deliver fascinating insights from research, discuss the difference between good and bad science, and understand how science can be (for better and worse) leveraged to market products. Papers discussed today:Flow neuroscience for depression: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03305-yOzempic and depression:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-75965-2Hydrogen water and Aging:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-75965-2With Dr. Anya Borissova and Dr...
2025-09-051h 04
Serialmente | PIA PodcastSerialmente: Robert Maudsley | Hannibal el CaníbalNos vamos a Reino Unido a conocer la historia de un hombre que desató una serie de mitos irreales, pero sorprendentes, y que se veía a sí mismo como un justiciero atormentado por las deformidades de su mente y su corazón. Un hombre que incluso tras las rejas siguió expandiendo la leyenda y que, por la brutalidad de sus actos, forjó alrededor de su figura un aura monstruosa que perdura hasta la actualidad. Hoy les voy a contar la historia de un come cerebros que sigue ocupando las primeras planas de su país. Hoy les voy a contar...
2025-08-2132 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE136 - Are we Over-Diagnosing Mental Illness? (w/ Dr. Alastair Santhouse)Dr. Alastair Santhouse is a consultant psychiatrist and author with over 20 years of experience in the field. He has worked at both Guy’s Hospital and the Maudsley Hospital in London, treating a wide range of mental health conditions.His clinical expertise includes the psychological impact of physical illness and persistent physical symptoms, as well as more typical psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and adjustment disorders.Dr. Santhouse is the author of Head First: A Psychiatrist's Stories of Mind and Body (2021), and No More Normal: Mental Health in an...
2025-08-0857 min
Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis#383: Professor Joanna Moncrieff - What My Colleagues Don’t Want Me to Tell You About DepressionDr Joanna Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, professor, and best-selling author, who is leading the charge in how we understand psychiatric drugs, like anti-depressants. Joanna is Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London (UCL) and a practising consultant psychiatrist in the NHS. Moncrieff is best known for challenging the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory of depression and for her influential work on how psychiatric medications actually work—arguing they produce psychoactive effects rather than correcting underlying brain disorders. Her books, including Chemically imbalanced have reshaped public and professional debates around antidepressants. Timestamps:00:00 - The anti-depressant myth that people have been m...
2025-07-211h 06
Evolution Exchange Digital Health PodcastEvo Digital Health #192 - Female Leadership In Digital & TransformationHost Annabelle Sargent is joined by three dynamic leaders shaping the future of healthcare through digital innovation. Barbara Arroyo, Chief Clinical Information Officer at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Emma Jones, Transformation Programme Manager at Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Sarah Harper, Deputy CNIO and Clinical Safety Officer at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust, share their insights on leadership, clinical informatics, and the evolving digital health landscape. Discover how women are leading NHS transformation and driving impactful change across the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-3016 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE127 - Can Tony Robbins Cure Depression? (Talking Science with Dr. Anya Borissova)Can Tony Robbins self-help course cure depression? Do people prefer ketamine or electroconvulsive treatment for depression and does preference matter? Today Alex and Anya break down mental health studies to deliver fascinating insights from research, discuss the difference between good and bad science, and understand how science can be (for better and worse) leveraged to market products. Tony Robbins Study:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9107501/Ketamine vs Electroconvulsive Treatment:Primary analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30572160/Secondary analysis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/p...
2025-06-061h 11
Purple Pen PodcastPPP 174 - Intellectual Disability with Chelsea FelkaiListen in to our latest episode as Kristin chats with Chelsea Felkai about being a healthcare provider for patients with intellectual disability. Chelsea is a community pharmacist who is completing her PhD at the University of Newcastle. You can find resources relating to the provision of inclusive healthcare and the NSQHS Standards User Guide for the Health Care of People with Intellectual Disability that Chelsea refers to in the podcast here. Other resources include: PSA Medicine safety: disability care report https://www.psa.org.au/advocacy/working-for-our-profession/medicine-safety/disability-care/ Australian Commission...
2025-05-1156 min
Lucid Lab PodcastRobert Maudsley: Hannibal or Dexter?Robert Maudsley is one of Britain’s most infamous and dangerous inmates. From a childhood marred by relentless abuse to a series of gruesome murders, Maudsley's life is a dark exploration of trauma, revenge, and justice. We look at how his early suffering shaped his violent path, earning him the chilling nicknames "Hannibal the Cannibal" and "The Brain Eater," despite false reports of cannibalism.
Robert became a serial killer behind bars. We discuss the four murders and explore the extreme measures taken to contain him—solitary confinement in a specially designed glass cell for over 46 years. Does prol...
2025-04-081h 01
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE117 - How Does Pregnancy Affect Mental Health? (w/ Dr. Livia Martucci)Dr Livia Martucci is a consultant in perinatal psychiatry, and is the clinical lead for perinatal services in South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. She is experienced in assessment and management of many common and complex mental health problems including anxiety, panic, OCD, depression and other disorders such as Bipolar Disorder as well as psychotic illnesses, both in the perinatal period and more generally in men and women, and has experience of partners/fathers with antenatal and postnatal anxiety or depression. She has worked with mother and infant dyads providing parent infant psychotherapy.She is currently...
2025-03-2851 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE114 - Do Psychiatric Drugs Work? (with Professor David Taylor)Professor David Taylor is Director of Pharmacy and Pathology at the Maudsley Hospital and Professor of Psychopharmacology at KCL. David is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. Professor Taylor has been the lead author of the Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines since their inception in 1993. David has also authored over 375 clinical papers in journals such as the Lancet, BMJ, JAMA Psychiatry, British Journal of Psychiatry and Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Today we discuss: - What the science says about the effectiveness of anti-depressants.- Evidence based principles for prescribing anti-depressants safely. ...
2025-03-071h 04
Science and Healthcare Sustainability PodcastEpisode 2 - Daniel Maudsley - Econix Ltd - February 2025In this episode we touch on everything from waste streams to AI. Dan explains the huge benefits of ensuring waste goes in the right waste stream and, crucially, the right receptacle - showcasing the innovative and carbon saving Bio-Bins. Dan explains how he recently acquired the company from his father and the challenges and plans for the future; including new products and markets. Listen to Dans top tips for being more sustainable in healthcare and science settings and how to save money! #sustainable #sustainability #sustainabilitytips #environment #environmental #environmentalscience #laboratory #laboratorywaste #healthcarewaste #costsaving
2025-02-0746 min
Middle Aged And Creeped Out podcastKiller Robert MaudsleyThe guys discuss the notorious British "cannibal" killer's atrocities, as well as his inspiration behind the Hannibal Lecter character...Robert Maudsley!!!
https://search.brave.com/search?q=robert%20maudsley&source=ios
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/apr/27/ukcrime
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_c_Ttm3z8ak&pp=ygUPcm9iZXJ0IG1hdWRzbGV5
2025-01-021h 10
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE105 - What do Video Games do to our Minds? (w/Dr. Hamilton Morrin)Dr Hamilton Morrin is a psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and an NIHR academic clinical fellow at King's College London researching neuropsychiatric disorders using neurotechnology. He is a Trustee for Gaming the Mind, a charity that promotes positive mental health within the gaming community and the games industry by raising awareness of mental health challenges and reducing the stigma surrounding these issues.Find out more here:gamingthemind.orgBlueSky/X: @gamingthemind @HamiltonMorrinInterviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi, consultant psychiatrist and a UKCP registered psychotherapist in-training.
2024-12-201h 03
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE104 - Deprescribing Anti-Depressants and Challenging "Biological Depression" (w/ Dr. Mark Horowitz)Mark Horowitz is a training psychiatrist, now working as a Clinical Research Fellow at UCL. He is an Associate Editor of the journal Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology and has edited a collection of papers in the journal on Discontinuing PsychiatricMedication. He has a PhD in psychopharmacology and the neurobiology of depression from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London. He also co-wrote the Maudsley Deprescribing guidelines.Mark has his own blog https://markhorowitz.org/ and has written in the media about his own personal experiences with antidepressant withdrawal syndrome.Today we...
2024-12-131h 01
The Parenting SpaceS1. 10. CommunicationThis week's episode focuses on ways that parents can use communication to strengthen family connections and model problem-solving to their children. This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, who share their experience of parenting and parenting strategies. Created as a collaboration between the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) team and the CAMHS Digital Clinical Team at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. For more information about parenting, please visit: https://slam.nhs.uk/ www.theparentingspace.org.uk Pare...
2024-12-0407 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapySixteen Ways Psychotherapy Can Help YouToday Alex discusses 16 factors common to most kinds of therapy which help people to improve the quality of their lives including skills development, gaining new insights about old patterns, forming a reparative relationship with the therapist, being challenged, having their experiences normalised and much more.The book referenced in this podcast is Integration in Counselling & Psychotherapy by Lapworth, Sills and Fish (2001). Dr. Alex Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. He is also a UKCP registered psychotherapist i...
2024-11-2223 minThe Parenting SpaceS1. 9. Looking after yourselfThis week's episode focuses on the importance of looking after ourselves, as parents, and the role that communication can play in this. This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, who share their experience of parenting and parenting strategies. Created as a collaboration between the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) team and the CAMHS Digital Clinical Team at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. For more information about parenting, please visit: https://slam.nhs.uk/ www.theparentingspace.org.uk Pa...
2024-11-2006 minThe Parenting SpaceS1. 8. Responding to challenging behaviourThis week's episode reflects on how clear, calm communication can support with the use of planned discipline strategies in response to behaviour that is challenging. This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, who share their experience of parenting and parenting strategies. Created as a collaboration between the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) team and the CAMHS Digital Clinical Team at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. For more information about parenting, please visit: https://slam.nhs.uk/ www.thepar...
2024-11-1309 minThe Parenting SpaceS1. 7. Household rulesThis week's episode reflects on the role of household rules and considers helpful strategies that can be used to implement these in the home. This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, who share their experience of parenting and parenting strategies. Created as a collaboration between the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) team and the CAMHS Digital Clinical Team at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. For more information about parenting, please visit: https://slam.nhs.uk/ www.theparentingspace.org.uk...
2024-11-0607 minThe Parenting Space6. RewardsThis week’s episode focuses on rewards and how they can be an effective way to support positive behaviour.
This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, who share their experience of parenting and parenting strategies. Created as a collaboration between the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) team and the CAMHS Digital Clinical Team at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust.
For more information about parenting, please visit:
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www.theparentingspace.org.uk
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2024-11-0615 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE100 - How can I Start my Creative Project? 8 Lessons from 100 EpisodesIn this episode Alex discusses 8 lessons he learned from making the first 100 episodes of the podcast, including how to deal with success and failure, internal and external obstacles, creativity, peristence and much more. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. He is also a UKCP registered psychotherapist in-training, and has a special interest in mindfulness meditation. If you would like to invite Alex to speak at your organisation please email ...
2024-11-0124 minThe Parenting SpaceS1. 6. RewardsThis week’s episode focuses on rewards and how they can be an effective way to support positive behaviour. This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, who share their experience of parenting and parenting strategies. Created as a collaboration between the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) team and the CAMHS Digital Clinical Team at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. For more information about parenting, please visit: https://slam.nhs.uk/ www.theparentingspace.org.uk Parenting Tips & Tr...
2024-10-3015 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyFive Maddening Things About the Modern WorldIn this week's podcast we discuss five different problems facing the modern world, including the decline in critical thinking, political polarisation, the overreliance on technology and more, and how they are contributing to a rise in mental health problems. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.If you would like to invite Alex to speak...
2024-10-2531 min
PQU PodcastEpisódio #292 - Preceitos básicos da desprescrição de psicotrópicosA desprescrição de medicamentos psicotrópicos é tarefa tão importante ao médico psiquiatra quanto a prescrição destas substâncias. É preocupante que pouco se pesquise e fale a respeito do tema. Mark Horowitz e David Taylor publicaram no começo de 2024 o “The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines”, um guia para a desprescrição de medicações psicotrópicas. É a partir deste livro, algumas outras evidências, e nossas opiniões, que apresento para você, psiquiatra em formação, o que consideramos os preceitos básicos desta prática.
2024-10-2324 minThe Parenting SpaceS1. 5. LabelsThis week's episode reflects on labels and the ways in which both positive and negative labelling can impact children’s self-esteem and confidence. This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, who share their experience of parenting and parenting strategies. Created as a collaboration between the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) team and the CAMHS Digital Clinical Team at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. For more information about parenting, please visit: https://slam.nhs.uk/ www.theparentingspace.org.uk
2024-10-2312 minThe Parenting SpaceS1. 4. Descriptive praiseThis week's episode reflects on ways that parents can use descriptive praise to support positive behaviour and improve communication as a family. This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, who share their experience of parenting and parenting strategies. Created as a collaboration between the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) team and the CAMHS Digital Clinical Team at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. For more information about parenting, please visit: https://slam.nhs.uk/ www.theparentingspace.org.uk Par...
2024-10-1614 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAsk Me Anything #2: Men's Mental Health, Addiction, Burnout, Grief, Dating apps and Critical ThinkingThis is a recording of a Q & A session at Riddlesdown collegiate, a secondary school in South London. For this session, specifically aimed at male staff, Alex was interviewed by Deputy Head of College Andrew Edwards. Today we cover topics including male mental health issues, lifestyle factors influencing mental health, work life balance, the economics of discomfort, the signs of burnout, cultural trends affecting dating & relationships, criticial thinking and much more.Dr. Alex Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley...
2024-10-111h 13The Parenting SpaceS1. 3. Child-led playThis week's episode focuses on how parents can use play to support their child’s emotional development. We explore the idea of child-led play, a type of play where the child is in control and the parent takes the child’s lead, resisting asking any questions or using it as an opportunity to teach. This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, who share their experience of parenting and parenting strategies. Created as a collaboration between the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) team and the CAMHS Digital Clinic...
2024-10-0910 minThe Parenting SpaceS1. 2. Acknowledging feelingsThis week’s episode focuses on acknowledging feelings. We discuss how encouraging children to express their feelings can boost self-esteem, the importance of parents managing and expressing their own emotions, and ways to recognise and validate their child's feelings. This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, who share their experience of parenting and parenting strategies. Created as a collaboration between the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) team and the CAMHS Digital Clinical Team at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. For m...
2024-10-0208 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE97 - Novel Treatments for Eating Disorders (with Prof. Ulrike Schmidt)Prof. Ulrike Schmidt is a Professor of Eating Disorders and Director of the Centre for Research on Eating and Weight Disorders at King’s College London. She is also a Consultant Psychiatrist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Ulrike works to understand fundamental biology and psychological determinants of eating and weight disorders, including obesity. Her research includes multiple trials of new treatments and led to the development of MANTRA, a NICE-recommended psychotherapy for people with anorexia nervosa.She has also led the development and research on FREED, First Episode Rapid Early Intervention for...
2024-09-271h 05
The Parenting SpaceS1. 1. The good enough parentThis week's episode focuses on what it means to be a 'Good Enough Parent' and the pitfalls of trying to be the 'Perfect Parent'. We discuss the importance of having realistic expectations, not putting ourselves down, and practicing being kind to ourselves as parents.This podcast was developed by parents and practitioners from the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, who share their experience of parenting and parenting strategies. Created as a collaboration between the Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) team and the CAMHS Digital Clinical Team at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust.
2024-09-2507 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyADHD (A Comprehensive Guide)In this episode we discuss ADHD in depth, including the common signs and symptoms, how ADHD is diagnosed, the common risk factors and how ADHD symptoms can be managed both with and without medication. We also discuss whether or not ADHD is over diagnosed, whether ADHD being induced by our lifestyles, and common signs of impairment due to ADHD. Useful links:https://www.additudemag.com/https://adhduk.co.uk/https://aadduk.org/Dr. Alex Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the S...
2024-09-0650 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAsk Me Anything #1 (Self-Harm, Delusional Disorder, Dark Humour and Addiction)Today Alex answers listener questions on a variety of topics including self-harm, talking to complicated people, the function of dark humour, delusional disorder and benzodiazepene addiction. If you would like to submit a question to a future ask me anything episode, email thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. He is also a UKCP registered training psychotherapist, and has a special interest in mindfulness meditation.
2024-08-2350 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyInsecure Overachievers, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Simone Biles & Self-EsteemIn this episode, we dive deep into the concept of the Insecure Overachiever—a driven, high-performing individual whose success is rooted in insecurity and self-doubt. We'll explore how this psychological pattern manifests in both popular culture and professional environments, from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to high-profile law firms, to Simone Biles and the healthcare industry. We'll also discuss the importance of self-esteem, the dangers of relying on external validation, and practical steps to develop a healthy, balanced approach to achievement. Whether you're striving for success or seeking to understand your relationship with it, this episode offers valuable in...
2024-08-0923 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAmerican Beauty & the Power of DenialThis week Alex dissects the 1999 Sam Mendes classic "American Beauty", exploring the lives of the Burnham family and their neighbors, delving into themes of suburban superficiality, repressed desires, and the search for meaning in modern life. We also discuss the process of personality growth and individuation, and why its so important to continuing growing psychologically across the lifespan. Dr. Alex Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in p...
2024-07-1924 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyIt's Not Your Fault, But it is Your ResponsibilityAlex chats about how our backgrounds shape us and how we can use different ideas psychiatry, psychotherapy and philosophy to make sense of it all. We'll break down the idea that "It's not your fault but it is your responsibility," and explore how finding the right balance between acceptance and responsibility can help us lead better lives.Dr. Alex Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy...
2024-07-1212 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyCoaching vs Therapy (Accelerator vs Brake)Alex chats about the distinctions between coaching and therapy through the lens of the "accelerator vs. brake" analogy. Whether you're trying to overcome a personal challenge, find a fulfilling career, or break a habit, understanding when to press the accelerator (taking action and making changes in the external world) versus when to release the brake (addressing internal psychological barriers) is crucial. In this episode we explore real-life examples, practical applications, and the delicate balance between inner work and outer action. Dr. Alex Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his t...
2024-07-0512 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE90: Neuropsychiatry, the Biopsychosocial Model and the Role of Psychiatry in Society (with Professor Anthony David)Professor Anthony David trained in neurology before entering psychiatry at the Maudsley Hospital in London. He was the Vice Dean for Academic Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) from 2013 to 2018. In 2018, Professor David joined University College London (UCL) as the Director of the Institute of Mental Health.He has a wide and diverse range of research interests, including schizophrenia, neuropsychiatry, medically unexplained syndromes, and neuroimaging. Professor David is the author of over 650 publications in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals and has also co-authored several books. He also authored Into the Abyss: a n...
2024-06-211h 09The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyThe Many Paths to Self-SabotageWhat if the biggest obstacle in your way was yourself? If this were true and it was something you took seriously, it would have major implications about the way you conducted yourself. It would also mean reflecting on your decisions, and the overarching patterns of your life might be one of the most important things you could do. Today we discuss the many routes to self-sabotage, including evolutionary reasons, fear of change, the repetition compulsion and much more. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in add...
2024-05-3125 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyMy Thoughts on Psychiatric MedicationsToday we discuss prescription psychiatric medications as they are used for major mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and ADHD, and we outline 8 principles as to how they can be used in a safe rational way. See 13th edition of the Maudsley guidelines here: https://www.clinicaltoolkit.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/9781119442608.pdfAudio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he is a...
2024-04-0527 min
Purple Pen PodcastPPP 159 - Deprescribing psychotropics with Dr Mark HorowitzJoin Kristin as she talks with Dr Mark Horowitz about how to deprescribe psychotropics like antidepressants, what is known about the causes of depression, what evidence is behind the antidepressants commonly used, what the symptoms of antidepressant withdrawal look like and the origins of the phrase "it's Bedlam here." The Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines: Antidepressants, Benzodiazepines, Gabapentinoids and Z-drugs are available for purchase here: https://www.wiley.com/en-us/The+Maudsley+Deprescribing+Guidelines%3A+Antidepressants%2C+Benzodiazepines%2C+Gabapentinoids+and+Z+drugs-p-9781119823025 This podcast has been released to co-incide with MedsAware which is SHPA's De...
2024-03-1651 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyBreaking Free of the Culture Around YouIn today's episode we discuss how you can come to understand the psychology of your culture, your society and your zeitgiest, and how this can help you when you are trying to determine your own values.In particular we describe three virtues upheld by Western culture; Freedom, Happiness & Convenience, and we discuss the benefits and dark sides of each. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult p...
2024-03-0822 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyYou Are What You Focus OnWhat if you are focusing on the wrong things? In this podcast we discuss the concept of selective attention and focus, why we have selective attention, how this interacts with our beliefs and expectations, how it can hold us back unconsciously, and how we can make conscious changes to help move us forward. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy a...
2024-01-2619 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyThis is the EndAs the New Year approaches, we decided to make a short podcast all about endings, the importance of endings in psychotherapy, and how to orient yourself towards endings (small and large) in your own life.Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.If you would like to enquire about an online psychotherapy appointment with Dr. Alex, you can email -
2023-12-2910 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyNarcissism & NapoleonIn this week's podcast we examine Narcissism through the lens of Napoleon and other characters in film. We explore, the different ways narcissism can manifest itself (including malignant, grandiose, covert & communal) and some of the psychological mechanisms underlying narcissism. We also discuss how narcissism can distort your psychology and your life path and how you can combat this. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy...
2023-12-0818 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapySeven Misconceptions about PsychotherapyIn this week's podcast we discuss seven common misconceptions about psychotherapy, and these include:Only people with a psychiatric diagnosis can benefit from therapyTherapists have all the answers and will tell you what to doTherapy is only for long-term issues; it can't help with short-term problemsTherapy is just about talking, which doesn’t accomplish anythingTherapy is just about making excuses for your problemsOnly "weak" people seek therapy; it's a sign of personal failureTherapy is about dwelling in childhood and th...
2023-11-2820 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyHow to Fall Out of Love (Transcending the Honeymoon Period)How do you a sustain a relationship past the honeymoon phase? Why is falling in love overrated? What practices and mindsets can help you build a strong relationship?Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.How and Why to Engage in Conflict:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-why-to-engage-in-conflict-audio-essay-11/id1466932169?i=1000552900055Exploring Your Dark Sidehttps...
2023-11-2116 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyGoing Over to the Dark Side (Shadow Work)Everyone has a dark side, what does yours look like? What happens when people have a dark side they have no control over? In this podcast we discuss Carl Jung's idea of the shadow; how can you explore your dark side and integrate it into your personality, to help you solve some of life's toughest challenges. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness...
2023-11-1417 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyYou Are Trapped in a Story (My Most Controversial Opinion)What is a story? In this week's audioessay we discuss the role of stories in our psychology, how mental narratives can keep us stuck and how we can start to develop more ownership over the stories of our lives. In particular we discuss ideas like transference, cognitive distortions & the life script to illustrate this further. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.
2023-11-0720 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyYour Brain is a Prediction MachineWhether you are aware of it or not, your brain is constantly making predictions - and these predictions have an enormous influence on your beliefs, expectations and overall experience of life. In this week's podcast we explore the predictive processing framework and how this helps us understand our emotions, decision making, confidence, common mental health problems and even gambling. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in...
2023-10-3118 min
Evolution Exchange Digital Health PodcastEvo NHS #122 - Discussing Shared Care Records in the NHSIn this episode of Evo NHS, host Rose Sullivan delves into the vital topic of Shared Care Records within the NHS. The discussion features experts including Angela Poland, Head of Digital Programmes at South East London Integrated Care System; Stephen East, Chief Technology/Delivery Architect at the same institution; Claire Delaney-Pope, Interim Deputy CIO, and Data Protection Officer at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; and Rishi Das Gupta, CEO of Health Innovation Network. Discover insights on digital healthcare, data protection, and technological advancements in healthcare systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-3033 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyEscaping the Triangle of DramaWhat is the drama triangle? What can it tell us about conflict and dysfunctional relationships? In this episode we explore the roles of Persecutor, Rescuer and Victim - what they mean, and how they enable toxic relationships. We also explore the healthier, more sustainable alternatives.Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Intro Excerpt from: Liar, Liar (1997)If yo...
2023-10-2419 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyCan Psychotherapy Defend Free Speech?What can psychotherapy tell us about the importance of free speech? In this episode we explore how free speech promotes psychological health, and the parallels between the health of the individual and the health of wider society. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Intro Excerpt from: George Carlin - Doin' it Again (1990)If you would like to...
2023-10-1019 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyDealing with Self-Criticism (Stop Hating Yourself)What is unhealthy self-criticism? How can you tell if this is something that's holding you back? In this episode we discuss unhealthy self-criticism in depth, how it may have come about and how it may be holding you back. In addition we discuss six practical steps that can be taken to address it.Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation....
2023-10-0325 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyPractical Philosophy for Hard TimesWhen you're going through difficulties, why not borrow ideas from some of the wisest people in history? In this episode we discuss ideas from various schools of philosophical thought including Stoicism, Buddhism, Deontology and Existentialism, and how they can be applied to everyday problems. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.If you would like to enquire about an online...
2023-09-2627 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyDelayed Gratification is the Modern SuperpowerWhy is modern success so different from success in our ancestral world? What mental skills put you ahead of the world in 2023? What is the difference between a real and artificial reward? Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. In addition to general adult psychiatry he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.If you would like to enquire about an online psychotherapy appointment with Dr. Alex, you can email - alexcurmitherapy@gmail...
2023-09-1915 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyWhy We're Lazy & Afraid (and What to do About it)Fear and Laziness are two of the most common obstacles between you and what you want. Why are Fear and Laziness such a big part of the human condition? What can you do about it? In this episode we take an evolutionary psychology approach to understanding these phenomena, with some practical guidance to overcoming them. Audio-Essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a consultant General Adult Psychiatrist who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust, in addition he has a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.If you...
2023-09-1222 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyInterview #55: The Psychology of the SopranosThis week Anya chats with Dr Akeem Sule and Dr. Omer Hamour about what we can learn about psychiatry, psychology and human nature from the hit HBO television show the Sopranos.Dr. Akeem Sule is a Wolfson College Research Associate and a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry at the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and the co-founder of the Hip Hop Psych movement. Dr. Hamour is a graduate of the unversity of Edinburgh and a junior psychiatrist in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. Interviewed by Dr. Anya Borissova.Giv...
2023-08-181h 03
EURO HEALTH Podcast#9 José Martínez Raga – EURO HEALTH PodcastA new episode of the Euro Health podcast discusses dual disorders, which are a combination of mental disorders and substance addiction. Around half of the people who suffer from a mental disorder will also have a substance use disorder at some point in their lives. In this episode, Dr José Martínez Raga, Vice-President of the Spanish Society of Dual Disorders explains this diagnosis and discusses how dual disorders relate to the mental health and addiction debate. He also touches upon the ways in which the Spanish government deals with mental health and how Spanish society approaches dual disorders. Dr...
2023-06-2922 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAnnouncement: We are Re-Branding! Subscribe to avoid missing any new episodes!*Announcement! From April 14th 2023 the Maudsley Learning Podcast will be changing its name to The Thinking Mind Podcast and will have a completely new look! Make sure you follow or subscribe on your podcast player to avoid missing any new episodes!*Special Thanks to https://www.wearegoat.com for our new logo and art work! Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com - Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastJoin Our Mailing List! - https://thinkingmindpod.aidaform.com/mailinglistsignupSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmindGive feedback he...
2023-04-1300 min
Stickers N' Scuffs PodcastEpisode 110: Talking APC Late Models & Delaware Speedway with Jamie Maudsley!Jamie Maudsley is back! We touch on the changes taking place in the APC
United Late Models including the longer race distances & the choose
cone! We also chat about the legendary Delaware Speedway, Sean Gibbs's
new post as race director, Rogers TV and streaming positives, Jamie's
dream Indy 500 & more!
Check out the APC Late Model season all year on GForceTV, and Delaware
Speedway's weekly events on Friday Nights on Rogers TV London!
2023-04-1232 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyA Day in the Life of a PsychiatristThis week Anya chats with Alex and Rebecca about what training in psychiatry is like: why it's a rewarding speciality to choose for your medical career, what makes it challenging, how to carve out your own unique career path and good mindsets to adopt around helping people with mental health difficulties. Alex, Anya and Rebecca are all medical doctors and currently training psychiatrists within the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. Interviewed by Dr. Anya Borissova - Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com - Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastJoin...
2023-03-1050 min
Podcast Composição De Um Crime65. Listando Crimes - Três Crimes BizarrosListando Crimes é o novo quadro aqui no Podcast Composição de um Crime. Um compilado de crimes, do jeitinho que vocês, Compositores, gostam! Nesse episódio conto a vocês 3 casos bem bizarros: Robert John Maudsley (o verdadeiro Hannibal); William Christopher Todd (o crime GTA da vida real); e Martha Moxley (a influência da família Kennedy). Bom, vcs já sabem né? Peguem o fone de ouvido, se acomodem e se preparem!! 🖤🔪💀 E para acompanhar as fotos desse caso, entre no Instagram @podcastcomposicaodeumcrime !! E lembrando que o Composição de um C...
2023-01-2943 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyBonus: Imposter SyndromeWhat is Imposter Syndrome? How does it come about? What are some strategies that can help people deal with it?Bonus Episode by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Self-Compassion Exercise:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_80y_CT32c&t=589sGive feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastJoin Our Mailing List! - https://thinkingmindpod.a...
2022-12-2315 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyBonus: Why Perfectionism is your EnemyHow is Perfectionism best understood? Why does it actually hold you back?Bonus Episode by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Further Reading:https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/perfectionism#:~:text=Perfectionism%20is%20often%20defined%20as,describe%20or%20justify%20perfectionistic%20behavior.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastJoin Our Mailing L...
2022-11-1709 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #15: Why Do We Have Personalities?What is a Personality? How should we think about our Personalities? How can you expand your Personality? Audio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Further Reading:https://www.simplypsychology.org/big-five-personality.htmlGive feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastJoin Our Mailing List! - https://thinkingmindpod.aidaform.com/mailinglistsignup
2022-10-2832 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #14: Getting a More Balanced PerspectiveThis is an audio-essay about three unhelpful thinking habits, or cognitive distortions, where we think about some examples, why these ways of thinking are unhelpful and what we can do about them.There are many other unhelpful thinking habits or cognitive distortions that CBT guides us to think about - here are some links to some helpful websites to read: https://web.stanford.edu/~nanbhas/blog/understanding-cognitive-distortions/ https://www.verywellmind.com/ten-cognitive-distortions-identified-in-cbt-22412 You can also check out the short book ‘10 Steps to Positive Living’ by Windy Dryden. Audio-essay by Dr. Anya Borissova. Dr Boris...
2022-10-1415 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #13 - This is Going to Hurt: Why Growth is Hard (and why you should do it anyway)How can we define Psychological Growth? Which traits define a mature person? Why is it hard to grow Psychologically? Why Should you do it Anyway?Audio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastJoin Our Mailing List! - https://thinkingmindpod.aidaform.com/mailinglistsignupSU...
2022-08-1913 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyInterview #37: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (With Prof. David Veale)Prof David Veale is a Consultant Psychiatrist and leads a national outpatient and residential unit service for people with severe treatment refractory Obsessive -Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and anxiety disorders at the South London and Maudsley Trust. Dr David Veale specialises in obsessive compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, health anxiety, emetophobia and depression. He is a Visiting Professor in Cognitive Behaviour Therapies at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London.Interviewed by Dr Alex Curmi - Give feedback here - podcast@maudsleylearning.com - Follow us here: Twitter @maudsleypodcast Instagram @mau...
2022-06-2448 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #12: Anxiety & DepressionWhat are some of the useful things to know about the experience of anxiety and depression? Can psychoeducation be helpful? What are ruminations and why might it be useful to take time to acknowledge what thoughts pass through your mind? What are some self-help steps you can take? Alongside my experience working as a psychiatry trainee and the clinicians I've learnt from, these are some books that I think can be helpful: 10 steps to positive living – a very short, easy to read, overview of some core thinking missteps that we all make that can contribute to...
2022-05-1320 min
I Could Murder A PodcastThe Brain Eater: Robert MaudsleyHuge thanks to this week's sponsor: Dead Happy. Use our code MURDER for 3 months FREE life insurance!This week, Tom and Ben explore the chilling case of “The Brain Eater” Robert Maudsley. Maudsley is widely regarded as “Britain’s Most Dangerous Prisoner” and currently holds the record for the most time spent consecutively in solitary confinement. Though, surprisingly, he entered the British prison system having committed only one murder - with many of the public sympathising with him and claiming they he is the true victim. How did Maudsley become “Britain’s Most Dangerous Prisoner”? Was...
2022-04-111h 03
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyHow & Why to Engage in Conflict (Audio-Essay #11)Why should you engage in conflict in relationships? How should you think about it? Whats the difference between healthy and unhealthy forms of conflict?Audio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastSUPPORT THE PODCAST: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmindIf you want to help t...
2022-03-0432 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #10: A New Years Resolution that Works (Long-term Behaviour Change)This podcast is a guide to making any kind of resolution towards long term change and it includes: Intro 00:00Listener Shout-Out 02:30Choosing the area you want to work on (what is bothering you?) 03:33 Framing the resolution appropriately 06:15Making a plan using the zone of proximal development 08:07 Choosing high leverage activities 12:37Using positive and negative emotions to help you make progress 14:25 Measuring your results correctly to remain reality oriented and motivated 16:50 Not using failure as an excuse to regress, analysing your sticking points wit...
2022-01-0731 min
Stickers N' Scuffs PodcastJamie Maudsley joins Stickers N' Scuffs!Jamie Maudsley, the voice of Delaware Speedway and the APC United Late Model series joins Cam and Graydon to talk about the 2021 season! Jamie also discusses with us the changes happening at the track, the weekly racing and of course the Pinty's Series events there. Jamie even gives us his thoughts on some future stars, and some of his favourite memories at the track! Make sure to catch the APC United Late Model Series on GForce TV, and Delaware Speedway's weekly racing on Rogers TV London!
2021-12-0135 min
Mind Body Health & PoliticsMaudsley Learning Podcast Feature with Dr. RichardFor this week's episode we are featuring a wonderful conversation with The Maudsley Learning Podcast. (Be sure to check out their podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maudsley-learning-podcast-psychiatry-psychotherapy/id1466932169)Maudsley Learning is part of one of the world’s most renowned mental healthcare organisations and unifies education. Their mission is to produce the highest quality mental health and well-being education and training products. They design and deliver courses to meet the continuing professional development needs of individual professionals in the healthcare workforce, but also to many others including colleagues in social services, policing, schools and in th...
2021-11-161h 37The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #9: Reality vs FantasyWhat if you are being held back by fantasies you are scarcely aware of? How can you become more conscious of your fantasies? How can you become more reality oriented? In this episode mental suffering is examined through the lens of Fantasy and Reality, with the help of cognitive behavioural, psychoanalytic and Jungian theories. Audio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.co...
2021-10-2926 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyInterview #22: Cannabis & Psychosis (with Dr. Marta Di Forti and Professor Robin Murray)In this episode Dr. Marta Di Forti and Professor Sir Robin Murray discuss the link between cannabis use and psychotic illness in depth, including: - How cannabis has changed over recent decades- The effect of cannabis on the incidence of psychosis- How cannabis can produce psychotic symptoms in a laboratory setting- The potential role of the endocannabinoid system in humans- The cannabis clinic run by Dr. Di Forti in the South London and Maudsley NHS trustDr. Di Forti is a psychiatrist and senior clinical fellow and s...
2021-09-011h 15
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyInterview #19: Tribalism and the Value of Disagreement (with Dr. Julian-Pascal Saadi)Alex chats with Dr Julian-Pascal Saadi about tribalism, therapy, cognitive dissonance and many other topics in the first in-person ML podcast since the pandemic began. Dr Julian-Pascal Saadi is a Counselling Psychologist working within the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Alongside his clinical work, he has a special interest in critical psychology and the philosophies underpinning clinical practice within the public healthcare model.Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi - Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com - Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmindGive fe...
2021-06-211h 15
Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast Episode 6 - World Environment Day and Working in Sustainability Part 2Welcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast. We are pleased to announce the podcast is returning as a regular addition to our media channels, and will feature a range of new themes and guests in the construction industry.We will continue to champion women in construction, but will broaden our topics of conversation.In support of World Environment Day on June 5 2021, this is the second in a two part episode talking to three Sustainability Managers at Sir Robert McAlpine.Imogen is a Graduate Sustainability Manager, working on Springfield University Hospital and...
2021-06-1826 minSir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% PodcastBeyond 1% Podcast Episode 5 - World Environment Day and Working in Sustainability Part 1Welcome back to the Sir Robert McAlpine Beyond 1% Podcast. We are pleased to announce the podcast is returning as a regular addition to our media channels, and will feature a range of new themes and guests in the construction industry.We will continue to champion women in construction, but will broaden our topics of conversation.In support of World Environment Day on June 5 2021, this is the first in a two part episode talking to three Sustainability Managers at Sir Robert McAlpine. Imogen is a Graduate Sustainability Manager, working on Springfield University Hospital and So...
2021-06-0232 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #8: What are Emotions for?How should we think about our emotions? What purpose do they serve? In this podcast we examine 9 common Emotions: Sadness, Anger, Disgust, Joy, Love, Fear, Guilt, Shame and Regret. We also discuss some factors that modify our emotions as well as the basics of emotional intelligence. Audio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi - Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com - Follow us her...
2021-03-3025 min
Crime and Compulsion PodcastEpisode 9: Robert Maudsley "Hannibal the Cannibal" - Part 2Join us as we discuss the UK serial killer nicknamed "Hannibal the Cannibal." suffering years of abuse at the hands of his parents, Robert Maudsley ran away to London and began working as a rent boy. It was in London that he committed his first murder - which landed him in a psychiatric hospital. It would be behind bars that he would then commit his most infamous crimes. Let us know what you think at podcast@crimeandcompulsion.com Promos: Riddle Me That Crime and Crime AgainNite Cap Sources:...
2021-03-0746 minCrime and Compulsion PodcastEpisode 8: Robert Maudsley "Hannibal the Cannibal" - Part 1Join us as we discuss the UK serial killer nicknamed "Hannibal the Cannibal." suffering years of abuse at the hands of his parents, Robert Maudsley ran away to London and began working as a rent boy. It was in London that he committed his first murder - which landed him in a psychiatric hospital. It would be behind bars that he would then commit his most infamous crimes. Let us know what you think at podcast@crimeandcompulsion.com Promos: Riddle Me That Crime and Crime AgainNite Cap Sources:...
2021-03-0738 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #7: Marriage Story - Polarities and CollisionsThis is an analysis of the Netlfix Film Marriage Story (2019), directed by Noah Baumbach. Audio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi - Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com - Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmindGive feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcast
2021-02-1418 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #6: Wisdom vs IntelligenceWhat's the difference between wisdom and intelligence? Why does it matter? Audio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi - Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com - Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmindGive feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod In...
2021-01-1809 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyInterview #15: Mindfulness & Adversity (with Dr. Florian Ruths)Florian Ruths is a consultant psychiatrist in adult mental health at the Maudsley. He is also clinical lead for mindfulness-based therapy at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Florian has been leading the Maudsley Mindfulness Service at the Maudsley Hospital in London for the last 10 years, teaching mindfulness to colleagues and treating patients with mindfulness-based interventions.In this episode we discuss Mindfulness meditation, it's role in treating depression and anxiety, how it can be utilised by high stress professions, it's link with cognitive behaviour therapy, the experience of silent retreat and many other topics. In...
2021-01-061h 00The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #5: Failure, Personality and Calibrating One's Mental CompassAudio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi - Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com - Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmindGive feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcast
2020-12-2424 min
PQU PodcastEpisódio #137 - Diretrizes do Maudsley, 13ª edição – parte 2Nesse episódio apresentaremos e comentaremos as três partes restantes da 13ª edição do “The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry”. A primeira parte foi objeto do episódio anterior. Especificamente, conversaremos sobre “tratamento medicamentoso de grupos de pacientes especiais”, “prescrevendo em condições peculiares” e “outros aspectos do uso de psicotrópicos”. Venha comigo! Asseguro-lhe que não vai se arrepender de finalizar essa maratona ao meu lado.
2020-11-2535 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #4: St. Maud - Psychological Analysis of HorrorWhat can this disturbing contemporary horror film teach us about ourselves and others?St. Maud Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXs2-TY9qokAudio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi - Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com - Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmindGive feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.c...
2020-11-2323 minPQU PodcastEpisódio #136 - Diretrizes do Maudsley, 13ª edição – parte 1Fizemos uma síntese da 13ª edição do “The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry”, publicada em 2018. Nesse episódio do PQU Podcast apresento a primeira das quatro partes que compõem o volume. Ela aborda, em 4 capítulos, o tratamento medicamentoso das condições psiquiátricas maiores. Originalmente, a ideia era fazer um episódio um pouco mais longo para dar conta do volume todo, mas não foi possível. Serão dois. Do contrário, não haveria como fazer jus ao que essa publicação representa para um psiquiatra em formação.
2020-11-1833 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #3: Pain vs SufferingAudio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com - Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmindGive feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcast
2020-10-1913 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #2: Psychotherapy and How to Think About ItAudio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation. Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi - Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com - Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmindGive feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcast
2020-09-0915 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyClip #8: Why adopt a philosophical approach in psychiatry? How to think about psychiatric medication?This is an excerpt from interview #2 with Dr. Lisa Conlan, a practising community psychiatrist within the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust. Alongside her clinical work, she has an academic special interest in both Philosophy of Psychiatry and Medical Education, and has an M.Sc in Philosophy of Mental Disorder from King’s College London. Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi. Feedback - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Insta @thinkingmindpodcastIf you find the show valuable here's how you can support it: https://buymeacoffee.com/th...
2020-04-2310 minThe Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyAudio Essay #1: On Hidden Opportunities and the Value of SubtractionAudio-essay by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Curmi is a specialist registrar in General Adult psychiatry in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation trust with a special interest in psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation.Email us at thinkingmind podcast@gmail.comIf you find the show valuable here's how you can support it: https://buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmindFollow us on Social Media: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Insta @thinkingmindpodcastGive feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcast
2020-04-1207 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyInterview #4: Professor Sir Simon WesselyProfessor Sir Simon Wessely is Regius professor of psychiatry at King’s College London and a consultant liaison psychiatrist at King’s College and the Maudsley Hospitals, as well as civilian consultant advisor in psychiatry to the British Army. From 2014 to 2017 he was elected president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi. For questions, comments and feedback- thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.comIf you find the show valuable here's how you can support it: https://buymeacoffee.com/podcast8Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com Follow us here...
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TrueCrimeTuesdaysPodcast Podcast (Premium)True Crime Tuesday take a bite out of Crime today with Hannibal the Cannibal: The True Story of Robert Maudsley and guest Alan Warren PLUS Dumb Crimes & Stupid Criminals!Robert Maudsley was dubbed “Hannibal the Cannibal’ on account of his thirst for eating the brains of his victims. He is one of the most interesting and thought-provoking murderers in prison. He will be housed in a bulletproof cage, in the basement of Wakefield Prison, England, where Britain hold its most savage, high-profile convicts. He is known to be such a danger to others, even inmates, he lives in a specially designed cell that doesn’t allow him any contact with anybody, except for guards that will slide his food through a small hole at the bottom of one of his...
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