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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.2025-06-3016 min
The Criminal Connection PodcastBRITAINS BRAIN EATER: True Crime Deep Dive (ROBERT MAUDSLEY) Criminal or Hero?Welcome to a brand new series of content here on the Criminal Connection channel, introducing True Crime Story Time with The Podfather!Prepare to enter one of the darkest corners of the British criminal underworld. In this in-depth episode, we explore the chilling story of Robert Maudsley, the man dubbed the "Hannibal the Cannibal" by the media—though the truth is even more disturbing than fiction.From a traumatic childhood to a series of brutal murders, including multiple killings behind bars, Maudsley's life is a haunting case study in violence, mental illness, and th...2025-06-0617 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE127 - Can Tony Robbins Cure Depression? (Talking Research 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 o...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 01Lucid 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 #costsaving2025-02-0746 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!!!
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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 Space10. 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 Space9. 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
P...2024-11-2006 minThe Parenting Space8. 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 Space7. 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:
https://slam.nhs.uk/
www.theparentingspace.org.uk
Parenting Tips & Tr...2024-11-0615 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE100 - 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 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:
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 Space5. 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 Space4. 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
Pa...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 Space3. 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 Space2. 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 Space1. 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
Mad in America: Rethinking Mental HealthThe Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines: An Interview with David Taylor and Mark HorowitzIn this interview for MIA Radio, Brooke Siem speaks with David Taylor and Mark Horowitz about their publication of the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines, which is of particular note since the Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines is a leading text in medicine worldwide. David Taylor is the Director of Pharmacy and Pathology at Maudsley Hospital and a Professor of Psychopharmacology at King's College in London. He is also the editor-in-chief of the journal Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. Beyond academia, he contributes significantly to public health policy as a member of the United Kingdom's Department of Transport expert panel that introduced dru...2024-08-2154 minMad in America: Rethinking Mental HealthThe Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines: An Interview with David Taylor and Mark HorowitzIn this interview for MIA Radio, Brooke Siem speaks with David Taylor and Mark Horowitz about their publication of the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines, which is of particular note since the Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines is a leading text in medicine worldwide. David Taylor is the Director of Pharmacy and Pathology at Maudsley Hospital and a Professor of Psychopharmacology at King's College in London. He is also the editor-in-chief of the journal Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. Beyond academia, he contributes significantly to public health policy as a member of the United Kingdom's Department of Transport expert panel that introduced dru...2024-08-2154 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.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
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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