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Psychology Is Podcast77: Rob Wipond | Uncovering Psychiatry's Forced TreatmentsInvestigative journalist, and author of "Your Consent is Not Required" shares his findings on what really goes on in psychiatric detention.More Rob Wipond: https://robwipond.com2025-07-251h 13
Psychology Is Podcast76: David Healy | The Antidepressant DeceptionNick Fortino and renowned psychiatrist Dr. David Healy look at modern psychiatry and psychopharmacology. Dr. Healy, a vocal critic of the pharmaceutical industry's influence, exposes how the "serotonin myth" emerged from marketing, reveals how antidepressants (SSRIs) can blunt emotions and cause iatrogenic harm, and discusses the public health crisis of long-term drug use, urging a reevaluation of mental healthcare, especially for children.More David Healy https://davidhealy.orgJoin us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skipping ads!...2025-06-261h 31
Psychology Is Podcast75: Jennifer Giordano | Conventional Psychiatry is UnscientificPsychiatrist talks about her experience in psychiatry residency, how she questioned the belief system she learned, and her process of redefining her treatment approach. She highlights the glaring misconceptions that justify the default mode of practice in psychiatry. And she shares her insight on how to safely withdraw from psychiatric drugs.For more Dr. Giordano - https://www.trueyoupsych.com/2025-05-291h 02
Psychology Is Podcast74: Denelle Dixon | Stellar Blockchain for Human FlourishingStellar Lumens (XLM) CEO, Denelle Dixon sits with Nick Fortino to discuss the implications of blockchain technology on society across all borders.Visit Denelle at https://x.com/DenelleDixon✨Join us on Patreonhttps://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skipping ads!✅ Your name in end credits of main full length videos, including Psychology Is Podcast videos✅ Unlock our community and direct chatCreated byNick Fortino & Robert Daluz2025-05-1354 min
Psychology Is Podcast73: Niklas Serning | The Sense and the Nonsense of TherapyIs therapy scientific? Do some of the common practices and beliefs that define therapy in modern times actually do harm? The brilliant psychotherapist Niklas Serning joins us for a conversation about how his thinking as a therapist has evolved. "I have let go of therapeutic theory, and I think I am a better therapist for it."Here's the link the article that we discuss: https://aeon.co/essays/i-am-a-better-therapist-since-i-let-go-of-therapeutic-theoryVisit Dr. Serning: https://serning.com✨Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis...2025-03-271h 12
Psychology Is Podcast72: Joanna Moncrieff | Depression is Not a Chemical ImbalanceDr. Moncrieff's 2022 umbrella review of the serotonin theory of depression became one of the most widely read and influential papers of modern times, ranking in the top 5% of all scientific papers ever written. In light of the extreme interest, Dr. Moncrieff wrote a new book--Chemical Imbalance: The Making and Unmaking of a Serotonin Myth. She joins the podcast to share her discoveries and analyses.Visit Dr. Moncrieff at https://joannamoncrieff.com✨Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skip...2025-03-041h 04
Psychology Is Podcast71: James W. Kalat | The Man Behind Psychology TextbooksJames W. Kalat is a Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State, and a renowned psychologist and author. He is best known for his widely used textbooks on biological psychology and introductory psychology. He shares his reflections on the search for understanding, how textbooks come into existence, and on decades of being a psychology professor. More from James: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/James-KalatJoin us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skipping ads!✅ Your name in end cred...2025-02-2551 min
Psychology Is Podcast70: Christina Bjorndal | Holistic Well-BeingDr. Christina Bjorndal blesses Psychology Is with her wisdom and well rounded knowledge about how to establish and maintain well-being. She draws upon her personal experience with extremely challenging mental health struggles and her extensive experience as a naturopathic doctor.Visit Christina https://www.instagram.com/drchrisbjorndal?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==✨Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skipping ads!✅ Your name in end credits of main full length videos, including Psychology Is Podcast videos✅ Unlock our community and direct chat2025-02-111h 08
Psychology Is Podcast69: Nicholas Christakis | Our Psychological BlueprintDr. Nicholas Christakis is a Sterling Professor of Social and Natural Science at Yale. He is known for his research on the influence of social networks in determining behaviors and health phenomena in human populations. He explores how social factors affect biological and social functioning, illustrating that behaviors like smoking, happiness, and obesity can spread through social ties. Christakis also delves into the biological and evolutionary basis for why humans form social networks and how these structures affect individuals and societies. He joins Nick for a conversation about his work, particularly the insight in his recent book, Blueprint.2025-01-2857 min
Psychology Is Podcast68: Ellen Galinsky | The Great Potential of Teenage YearsEllen talks working with Mr. Rogers, and her new book, 'The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens’.Visit Ellen Galinsky https://ellengalinsky.com✨Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skipping ads!✅ Your name in end credits of main full length videos, including Psychology Is Podcast videos✅ Unlock our community and direct chat2025-01-141h 16
Psychology Is Podcast67: Neseret Bemient | Why This Psychiatric Nurse Left After 17 YearsFormer psychiatric nurse shares her experience treating patients in a psychiatric unit, and what lead to her approaching mental illness holistically.Visit Neseret Bemient: https://youtube.com/@neseretbemient?si=Voqh6SvKZpYUc5AV✨Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skipping ads!✅ Your name in end credits of main full length videos, including Psychology Is Podcast videos✅ Unlock our community and direct chat2024-12-311h 12
Psychology Is Podcast66: The Truth About ADHD (A Deep Dive)In light of wide range of responses to my recent article and video on ADHD, I've dedicated this podcast episode to a deeper analysis of ADHD, and to respond to some unfavorable comments. Think through this with me!Here are links to the original Mad in America article, and video which accompanied it.https://www.madinamerica.com/2024/10/adhd-and-weak-muscle-disorder/https://youtu.be/kXNGwJiXpLs?si=RwucBOLlZzZiT6oe✨Join us on Patreonhttps://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to a...2024-12-1723 min
Psychology Is Podcast65: Todd Rose | They Don't Think What You Think They Think"We live in challenging times: there is enormous pressure to go along to get along, to stay silent, or to lie about our private beliefs in order to belong. But blind conformity is never good for anyone." - Todd RoseThis blind conformity is especially harmful when we are conforming our beliefs to what we think people believe, but the people don't even really believe that. This is the topic of this episode.✨Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No m...2024-12-031h 12
Psychology Is Podcast64: Tomasz Starczewski | Surviving Antidepressant WithdrawalPsychiatric surviver who struggled with antidepressants, but ultimately successful at tapering off all drugs including Paroxetine, and Sertraline. Tomasz now guides individuals on the path to recovery from antidepressant withdrawal and PSSD.
Visit Tomasz's website https://protracted-withdrawal.com/
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Psychology Is Podcast63: Mariam Grossman | Thinking Deeply About Gender IdeologyAuthor of Lost in Trans Nation, Dr. Mariam Grossman joins Nick for a thoughtful conversation about modern gender ideology and how it can misguide people who don't conform to rigid gender stereotypes. This is a charged topic, and we handle it with care.
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Psychology Is Podcast62: Julia Hotz | If Not Psych Drugs, Then What?A life of mental wellbeing is possible without psychiatry… but how?
Social prescribing is simple, yet a promising answer to healing and living healthy psychologically. Nick Fortino and journalist, Julia Hotz discuss these evidence-based, harmless, effective interventions that drug hyper-prescribing psychiatrists so blatantly overlook.
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Psychology Is PodcastDear Jacob, Don't give up bro.[Bonus Episode] On any journey toward achieving a noble goal, there comes a time when we need the reminder: don't give up bro.
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Psychology Is Podcast61: Josef Witt-Doerring | Psychiatry is Not What You ThinkDr. Josef (Side EffectsPodcast) shares surprising truths he's uncovered while working in the field of psychiatry.✨Get AD FREE early access and your name in videos through our Patreon! https://patreon.com/psychologyis2024-07-0957 min
Psychology Is Podcast60: Steven Hassan | Cults and Mind ControlDr. Hassan is the world’s foremost expert on mind control and the psychology of cults and we have a fascinating conversation based on his seminal book, Combatting Cult Mind Control. We are all vulnerable to mind control because we are all vulnerable to the situational factors that make an individual vulnerable to mind control.Learn more about Dr. Hassan's work here: freedomofmind.com✨Want to support Psychology Is?Visit https://patreon.com/psychologyis2024-04-2357 min
Psychology Is Podcast59: Patrick Hahn | Medicalization of ChildhoodIn this conversation, Nick interviews Dr. Patrick Hahn--author of multiple books, including Obedience Pills--about the nature of an ADHD diagnosis, the way that the public has been misled about it, and the problems with the most common treatments for it. Nick boldly asserts that the way that ADHD diagnoses halt the search for an actual condition explaining inattentiveness and impulsivity, and the quick prescriptions of stimulant drugs for children is a crime against humanity that we will look back upon shamefully.✨Want to support Psychology Is?Visit https://patreon.com/psychologyis...2024-03-261h 18
Psychology Is Podcast58: Kent Shultz | Escaping a Web of PsychiatryPsychiatric survivor's candid story. Kent openly shares with Nick the details of what led him to see a psychiatrist, and the misdiagnoses, and overprescribing that ensued.✨Want to support Psychology Is? Visit https://patreon.com/psychologyis2024-02-262h 17
Psychology Is Podcast57: Dawn Neumann | Traumatic Brain Injury and RecoveryCan someone recover from brain injury? Is football safe enough for kids to play? What is Alexithymia? All these questions and more are answered as Nick Fortino sits with brain rehabilitation specialist, Dawn Neumann.✨Want to sponsor Psychology Is? Visit https://patreon.com/psychologyisCreated by Nick Fortino & Robert Daluz2024-01-261h 10
Psychology Is Podcast56: Jaclyn Long | IFS: Internal Family Systems TherapyLike members of a family, are our minds made up of multiple parts? Nick sits with marriage and family therapist Jaclyn Long to explore the intriguing concepts of the Internal Family Systems.If you're interested in pursuing IFS therapy in California, here is a link to the Mindful Child and Family Therapy Center: www.mcaft.com/appointment✨Want to sponsor Psychology Is? Visit https://patreon.com/psychologyis2023-11-141h 02
Gather by the Ghost Light"KINGDUMB: Act 2" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)This episode was recorded on stage in front of a Live audience on October 21st at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA.KINGDUMB: This episode is ACT 2 of the full-length play KINGDUMB. KINGDUMB is a fun story full of absurdist humor and illogical behavior. There’s a new King in the land that has initiated a mysterious new tax on the citizens. Outraged, the region’s finest Clock fixer, aka “Time Repair Specialist”, recruits some of the most unlikely rebels to help him develop a plan to overthrow the King. Their plotting takes them on a comedic...2023-11-131h 01
Gather by the Ghost Light"KINGDUMB: Act 1" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)This episode was recorded on stage in front of a sold-out Live audience on October 21st at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA.KINGDUMB: This episode is ACT 1 of the full-length play KINGDUMB. KINGDUMB is a fun story full of absurdist humor and illogical behavior. There’s a new King in the land that has initiated a mysterious new tax on the citizens. Outraged, the region’s finest Clock fixer, aka “Time Repair Specialist”, recruits some of the most unlikely rebels to help him develop a plan to overthrow the King. Their plotting takes them on a comedi...2023-11-131h 25
Psychology Is Podcast55: Stephen Costello | Logotherapy and Secrets to HappinessLogotherapist Dr. Stephen Costello sits down with Nick for a profound conversation about the vital role that meaning plays in our psychological well-being, and in our ability to endure adversity. Dr. Costello shares fascinating details about the legendary life of Viktor Frankl, and eloquently explains the principles of logotherapy.
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Psychology Is Podcast54: Eric FitzMedrud | Better Sex Comes By Being a Better ManThe importance of men’s understanding of consent is at the forefront of this conversation. Nick Fortino sits with Dr. FitzMedrud, Author of The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex. They go over all the nuances and best practices when approaching your partner or anyone sexually.
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Let's Talk BarbershopLTBS S4E5 with Anthony FortinoNick catches up with Anthony Fortino after Midtown's win.2023-08-2255 min
Psychology Is Podcast53: Kristal DeSantis | A Relationship Guide for MenAre you wanting to love your girlfriend or wife better? Would learning your attachment style help? Find out in this episode with Kristal DeSantis, auther of STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man.
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Psychology Is Podcast52: Henry Emmons | Chemistry of Joy and CalmPsychiatrist Henry Emmons joins psychologist Nick Fortino in conversation on the 52nd of the Psychology Is Podcast. This is a refreshing dialogue between thoughtful professionals with different backgrounds. We discuss psychiatric drug treatment, the basics of mental health, mindfulness, and how to deal with anxious thinking.
To hear more from Dr. Emmons, listen to the Joy Lab Podcast: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast2023-04-221h 20
Psychology Is Podcast51: Ann Bracken | Story of Overmedication and RecoveryThe Psychiatric Survivors Movement has been growing for decades. There are multitudinous people who have been harmed by interventions irresponsibly conducted/prescribed by psychiatrists. Author and educator Ann Bracken is one such survivor. In the 51st episode of the Psychology Is Podcast, she tells her story about being depressed and overmedicated, then overcoming her depression and recovering from the harmful effects of the drugs she had been prescribed.
Ann Bracken detailed her experience in her memoir, Crash: A Memoir of Overmedication and Recovery.
To learn more about Ann, check out her website: https://annbrackenauthor.com/
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Psychology Is PodcastThe Guest House | Poem by Rumi[Bonus] Nick Fortino performs one of our favorite poems ‘The Guest House’, written by Persian poet Jalaluddin Rumi
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Psychology Is Podcast50: Jim Gottstein | Too Evil to be Believable: Zyprexa Papers Expose FraudStudy referenced at 17:15 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21300943/2022-11-191h 19
Psychology Is Podcast49: Anna Lembke | Addictive Drugs are Still Addictive If PrescribedStanford psychiatrist and Medical Director Anna Lembke joins Nick Fortino on the 49th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for an important conversation about a profound problem in our culture: many doctors, and especially psychiatrists, have become drug dealers. A health care system thoroughly contaminated by financial interests, a disempowering and erroneous cultural paradigm about the nature of mental health, and addictive drugs masqueraded as medication are just some of the factors that have given rise to a horrible disaster that is harming so many people. The complete overhaul of the mental health care system is inevitable, but the longer...2022-10-1858 min
Psychology Is Podcast48: David Cohen | Psychiatry’s Scientific Emptiness"Psychiatry's most fundamental characteristic is its ignorance," wrote Raymond Dolan in his recent review of psychiatric literature. In this episode, UCLA professor Dr. David Cohen shares an excerpt from this study and others. He also describes the big picture, bringing to light the many elements that constitute the modern day mental health so-called care. In sum, psychiatry is scientifically empty. The field is comprised of psychiatrists, who primarily act as drug prescribers, who justify their practices on the basis of "silly theories that are continually refuted," as Dr. Cohen puts it.2022-09-271h 27
Psychology Is Podcast47: Kendra Campbell | Psychiatrist Changes Her WaysDr. Kendra Campbell is bold, brilliant, and honest. A traditionally trained psychiatrist, Dr. Campbell recognized the irreconcilable flaws at the core of modern psychiatry--the invalidity of its diagnoses, its bogus chemical imbalance theory, and the harmful nature of its treatments--and changed her ways. In the most admirable fashion, she takes responsibility for misleading patients about the nature of their conditions, and for prescribing the wrong treatment. Dr. Campbell now offers a multi-faceted, whole-person based treatment protocol that does not include drugs. She also specializes in guiding people through the process of drug withdrawal.
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Psychology Is Podcast46: Sami Timimi | Insane PsychiatryDr. Sami Timimi is a practicing child psychiatrist in the UK, but his practice is in direct contrast to the dominant ideology in psychiatry. This insane and horribly problematic ideology is exactly what Dr. Nick and Dr. Sami deconstruct in this important conversation. Dr. Sami’s recent book is entitled Insane Medicine.2022-09-101h 31
Psychology Is Podcast45: Bruce E. Levine | The Rise and Fall of PsychiatryClinical psychologist Dr. Bruce Levine joins Nick for a conversation about historical and modern practices in the field of psychiatry. The conversation is based on Dr. Levine's new book, A Profession Without Reason: The Crisis of Contemporary Psychiatry Untangled and Solved by Spinoza, Freethinking, and Radical Enlightenment.2022-07-251h 15
Psychology Is Podcast44: Aaron Stark | I Was Almost A School ShooterThis is one of the most important conversations we have ever had on the Psychology Is Podcast. Listen to this in-depth conversation with Aaron Stark, a man who almost carried out a school shooting before being redirected by the love, kindness, acknowledgement, and friendship. Aaron's story is intense. It's fraught with trauma. But what shines through his story is the power of friendship, the power of kindness, and the potential for radical healing and transformation. Aaron has emerged a wise, happily normal, loving father with crucial insight into how we can reduce or eliminate the incidence of mass shootings.2022-06-281h 39Psychology Is Podcast43: Jerry Duberstein | Insight from a Couples Therapist of 40 YearsIn relationship, you want to maintain individual autonomy, and you also want security. Many people believe you can't have both, but you can. Dr. Jerry Duberstein has been a couples therapist for over 40 years. He and his wife co-wrote the book, Relationship Transformation: A Practical Guide for Couples Who Want to be Free and Connected. In this conversation, Jerry shares his insight into how to feel free and connected in intimate relationships.
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2022-06-111h 26Psychology Is Podcast42: Beverley Thomson | Examining Antidepressant HarmNick sits down with author Beverley Thomson for a conversation about antidepressant drugs. What are the desirable effects of these drugs? What are the adverse effects? Beverley examined this topic extensively to write her book Antidepressed. She shares her knowledge and insight here.
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Psychology Is PodcastDear John, Please don’t kill yourself.[Bonus Episode] This was made after we received a comment from John, who shared his uncertainty on continuing life. We made this for you John, and for anyone contemplating suicide.
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Psychology Is Podcast41: Chris Ferguson | Video Games Are Not Bad for YouThe video game industry has grown rapidly since the 1980's. Almost instantly they caused many to question the dangers of exposing our kids to extreme violence found in first-person shooters like Call of Duty or mature subject matter found in games like Grand Theft Auto. Chris Ferguson set out to find the truth. Are violent games actually harmful? Is gaming increasing mental issues in children? Listen as he sits with Nick Fortino to share his hot take.2022-01-221h 21
Behind the StigmaCritical Psychiatry with Dr. Nick FortinoSend us a textIs psychiatry doing more harm than good? In this episode, our guest speaker is Nick Fortino, a Psychology Professor at University of Silicon Valley and Gavilan College in the USA and host of the Psychology Is podcast. We talk about the nature of mental health diagnosis and how it's history evolved into what we know today as biological mental disorders. We cover the history of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), classifications of disease and the efficacy of psychiatric drugs for conditions like depression, anxiety and more. 2022-01-0141 min
Psychology Is Podcast40: Psychiatric Survivor Shares His StoryThe Psychology Is Podcast has featured authors, journalists, psychologists, and psychiatrists about the problems inherent in modern psychiatry. In this episode, we hear a personal story of a man who endured unnecessarily pathologizing diagnoses and damaging, ongoing drug prescriptions, and how he was able to free himself from the harm of modern psychiatric practices.2021-10-271h 16
Psychology Is Podcast39: Joel Wong | Masculinities Across Cultures and IndividualsIndiana University Psychology Professor Dr. Joel Wong joins Nick Fortino on the 39th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the psychology of masculinity.2021-10-0959 min
Psychology Is Podcast38: Kirk Schneider | Existential-Integrative Therapy, and How to Cultivate 'Awe'Dr. Kirk Schneider is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of many books, including The Psychology of Existence and The Paradoxical Self. Dr. Scheider is also a leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-integrative psychology. In this conversation, we discuss existential integrative therapy, the power of presence and how to be present, the sense of awe, and more.2021-09-281h 15
Psychology Is Podcast37: Kelly Brogan | Well-being Without Psychiatric DrugsDr. Kelly Brogan performed a very unique human feat; she changed her mind. She was trained as an MD and psychiatrist at prestigious institutions including Cornell and NYU. Upon completing her training and practicing psychiatry for some time, Dr. Brogan recognized the limitations and harms of standard psychiatric treatment. She has moved past relying on drug treatment to help people and went on to write the New York Times best seller, A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. Her new book is called Own Your Self, which...2021-09-181h 21
Psychology Is Podcast36: Rose McDermott | Covid, Violence, Nuclear War, World PeaceDr. Rose McDermott joins Nick on the 36th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for an important conversation about Covid, politics, perception, violence, nuclear war, world peace, and heroism. Our world is tumultuous and beautiful and terrible and awesome. Let's talk about it.2021-09-101h 17
Psychology Is Podcast35: Anoop Kumar | Rethinking Human Nature for Medicine's SakeMedical Doctor Anoop Kumar joins Nick Fortino on the 35th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about human nature, and how a more complete understanding of the human body will enhance our capacity to practice medicine effectively.2021-08-281h 40Psychology Is Podcast34: Tania Israel | Dialogue With Those Who DisagreeDr. Tania Israel, author of Beyond Your Bubble and expert in how to dialogue with people with differing political views joins Nick for the 34th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast.2021-08-181h 00Psychology Is Podcast33: Nick Haslam | Concept Creep: Psychology's Expanding DefinitionsDr. Nick Haslam coined the term 'concept creep', which refers to the way that concepts related to harm and pathology are expanding to include phenomena of different kinds and less extreme degrees. What are the implications of this? Drs. Nick and Nick take a deep dive into this in the 33rd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast.2021-08-111h 05Psychology Is Podcast32: Chris Ferguson | Why Do Insane People Become LeadersPsychologist Chris Ferguson joins Nick for the 32nd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the reasons that insane people become leaders, and the impact this has on societies.2021-08-0855 minPsychology Is Podcast31: Corey Clark | Psychology in PoliticsPolitical and moral psychologist Cory Clark joins Nick Fortino on the 31st episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about psychology in politics. Why is there so often a lack of nuance in political positions? Why are our views so persistent? What effect does your political identity have on your political views? If tribalism here to stay? How can we minimize conflict between tribes? What are the psychological mechanisms that lead to political polarization? The conversation also ventures into the topic of free will, responsibility, and moral accountability.2021-07-271h 29Psychology Is Podcast30: Roger McFillin | Course Correcting the Mental Health FieldClinical Psychologist Roger McFillin joins Nick Fortino on the 30th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the current state of the mental health field. What are we doing wrong? What are we doing right? How can we course correct?2021-07-231h 22Psychology Is Podcast29 (Part 2): Shiva Ghaed | Healing from Mass Violence & TraumaTrauma therapist, and Las Vegas shooting survivor Shiva Ghaed offers tools to help process and heal from trauma and mass violence.2021-07-131h 14Psychology Is Podcast29 (Part 1): Shiva Ghaed | Therapist Shares Las Vegas Shooting Survival StoryRoute 91 festival mass shooting survivor shares her story. Shiva Ghaed is a clinical psychologist with a focus on helping trauma victims. On this episode Shiva explains how she physically and mentally escaped the traumatic incident in Las Vegas.2021-07-061h 22Psychology Is Podcast28: Marilyn Schlitz | TransformationDr. Marilyn Schlitz is a professor, researcher, and author of several books including Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life. She graces the PI Podcast with her presence and expertise for a conversation about the psychology of transformation.2021-06-291h 19Psychology Is Podcast27: Erin Westgate | Why You Get Bored and What To Do About ItWhat is boredom? What causes boredom? What do people do when they're bored? How can we regulate and utilize boredom? These are some of the questions explored in this intriguing conversation! Dr. Erin Westgate joins Nick in the 27th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a very interesting conversation about boredom!2021-06-231h 13Psychology Is Podcast26: Lasana Harris | Social Cognition and DehumanizationDr. Lasana Harris joins us on the 26th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about social cognition, the flexible use of social cognition, and the psychology of dehumanization.2021-06-151h 15Psychology Is Podcast25: Kent Berridge | The Neuropsychology of Addiction and EmotionDr. Kent Berridge is one of the most impactful scholars in psychology. He is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Michigan. He has an incredible h-index of 108. In the 25th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast, Dr. Berridge shares his expertise about the neuropsychology of addiction and emotion. We discuss his idea of incentive salience as applied to addiction, and the difference between liking something and wanting something. We also discuss affective valence, and the neurological correlates of high and low valence brain states. Enjoy the conversation!2021-06-101h 15Psychology Is Podcast24: Donna Freitas | Sexual Consent, in All Its ComplexityOn the 24th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast with Nick Fortino, we have the special opportunity to talk to the prolific author, Donna Freitas, for an in depth conversation about sexual consent, and consent in general. Dr. Freitas is a sought after expert on this topic, so it was an honor to have her on the podcast. I hope this conversation is enjoyable and thought-provoking.2021-06-021h 20Psychology Is Podcast23: Sasha Reid | Psychology of Serial KillersWhat motivates a serial killer? What factors conspire to make a serial killer? Dr. Sasha Reid joins Nick in conversation to share the insight she has gleaned from her research.2021-05-261h 21
Psychology Is Podcast22: Elliot Aronson | Legendary Psychologist Reflects on Life and CareerElliot Aronson is one of the most influential psychologists of all time. It was with tremendous gratitude and excitement that I hosted Dr. Aronson in conversation on the 22nd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. We discuss his incredible life, and also cognitive dissonance, self justification, psychology in politics, the jigsaw classroom, censorship on college campuses, and more. Enjoy the conversation.2021-05-142h 15
Psychology Is PodcastI miss you mom. We all miss you…[Bonus Episode] My mom passed when I was 22. I wasn't ready. I think about her every day. The healing process is ongoing and I'm grateful to the many people who have supported it. And part of my healing has been to recognize the way I have grown into the man she knew I could be.
If your mom died before you were ready, I hope this supports your healing. If you are grieving for the death of any loved one, I hope this supports your healing.
Much love. You are not alone in your grief.
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Support this podcast: https...2021-05-1003 minPsychology Is Podcast21: Caspar Addyman | What Makes Babies HappyDr. Caspar Addyman is a developmental psychologist, director of the InfantLab at Goldsmiths, University of London, and author of the book, The Laughing Baby: The Extraordinary Science Behind What Makes Babies Happy. He joins Nick Fortino on the 21st episode of the Psychology Is podcast for a conversation about what makes babies happy, what makes babies laugh, how we can connect with babies, baby psychology in general, and his path to becoming a baby psychologist!2021-05-051h 11
Psychology Is Podcast5: Robert Whitaker | Psychiatric Drugs & Mental DisordersPsychologist Nick Fortino speaks with award winning author of Anatomy of an Epidemic and journalist Robert Whitaker about mental disorders and psychiatric drugs. They discuss the dramatic discrepancy between evidence and practice in psychiatry, and what role these drugs have in the effort to improve mental health in society.2021-05-011h 01Psychology Is Podcast20: Scott Bonn | Why Serial Killers Intrigue YouWhy are people so intrigued by serial killers? They're disturbing and terrifying, yet we can't seem to look away. Shows and movies about serial killers are extremely successful, and media outlets reporting serial killer activity capture the attention of the masses. Dr. Scott Bonn's expertise on the topic combined with his experience as a media executive make him uniquely qualified to help us understand why we're so intrigued by these savages.2021-04-281h 10Psychology Is Podcast19: David Buss | Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and AbuseIt's very difficult to look squarely into the face of the worst of human behavior, but it's crucial to do so, because in order to minimize and prevent it, we have to understand it. That's exactly what evolutionary psychologist Dr. David Buss has done in his new book, When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Abuse. Dr. Buss graces the Psychology Is podcast with his presence for an in-depth conversation about the insight in this book. It's a special experience to hear Dr. Buss himself discuss the psychology of all this. Enjoy the conversation!2021-04-261h 42Psychology Is Podcast18: Dan Millman | Happiness and Purpose for a Peaceful WarriorAuthor Dan Millman joins Nick Fortino in conversation about happiness, purpose, adversity, and being a peaceful warrior. Dan has written many books, including the famous Way of the Peaceful Warrior. We hope you enjoy the conversation!2021-04-231h 04Psychology Is Podcast17: Robert Plomin | Role of Genetics in PsychologyOne of the most distinguished practitioners of behavioral genetics, Dr. Robert Plomin, joins us on the 17th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. We discuss some of the insights in his new book, Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are. Dr. Plomin shares his expertise on the methods for developing our understanding of the role of genetics in psychology and what we have learned about the role of genetics in psychology.2021-04-191h 44Psychology Is Podcast16: Nicole Steward | Radical Self Care to Avoid Burnout and Enhance PerformanceIn the 16th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast, Social Worker and Yoga Teacher Nicole Steward joins us in conversation about how to avoid burnout and enhance performance in work and in life. This is a common topic of conversation, but Nicole has developed a systematic approach to self care that is extremely valuable. We're happy to bring you this conversation and trust you will hear valuable, applicable principles of self-care.2021-04-121h 33Psychology Is Podcast15: Roger Walsh | Enhanced Well-Being and How to Cultivate itHealth is more than the mere absence of illness. In the 15th episode of the Psychology Is podcast, eminent scholar Roger Walsh joins Nick Fortino for a conversation about enhanced well-being and how to cultivate it. Dr. Walsh opens up about his inspiring marriage with his late wife, the brilliant Frances Vaughan.2021-04-051h 12Psychology Is Podcast14: Stephen Hsu | The Future of Genetic Testing & EditingDr. Steve Hsu, a physicist, professor at MSU, and founder of Genomic Prediction. We discuss the newest innovations related to genetic testing and editing, including Genomic Predictions and CRISPR. We also discuss what these innovations may make possible (for better or worse), and how we can proceed carefully as we learn to harness this new power.2021-03-301h 10Psychology Is Podcast13: Peter Gøtzsche | Critical Conversation about PsychiatryDr. Peter Gøtzsche joins psychologist Nick Fortino on the 13th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. This conversation focuses on the problems with current practices in psychiatry, the terribly adverse effects of psychiatric drugs, how to withdraw from these drugs, the death of the chemical imbalance hypothesis, and the paradigm shift we need to more accurately understand emotional pain. Learn more about Dr. Gøtzsche's work here: https://www.scientificfreedom.dk/2021-03-251h 20Psychology Is Podcast12: Stephanie Williams | Forensic Psychology, Therapy, & Mental HealthIn the 12th episode of the Psychology Is podcast, professor Nick Fortino speaks with therapist and forensic psychologist, Dr. Stephanie Williams about overcoming anxiety and depression. Many factors influence the well being of an individual, including the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of the individual's life. This is a conversation about overcoming anxiety and depression from this biopsychosocial perspective.2021-03-221h 05Psychology Is Podcast11: Marilyn Wedge | Is ADHD Diagnosed & Treated Carefully Enough in Children?ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in kids and drug treatment is the most common treatment for kids diagnosed with ADHD. In episode 11 of the Psychology Is podcast, we welcome author and therapist Dr. Marilyn Wedge to discuss how ADHD is diagnosed, the legitimacy of the ADHD construct, and whether ADHD is diagnosed and treated carefully enough in our culture. Dr. Wedge also shares her insight on effective non-drug treatments for ADHD.2021-03-191h 04Psychology Is Podcast10: Philip Zimbardo | Psychology of Evil & Heroism50 years after the famous Stanford Prison Experiment, the living legend Dr. Philip Zimbardo joins Dr. Nick Fortino on the Psychology Is podcast to discuss the psychology of evil and the psychology of heroism.
In the conversation, Dr. Zimbardo responds to claims that he initially misled the public about the degree to which he influenced the guards in the prison study. Here is his full, written rebuttal to these claims: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:d3f1d9eb-778d-4513-af78-839fdef05ccc
You can learn more about Dr. Zimbardo's Heroic Imagination Project here: htt...2021-03-141h 14Psychology Is Podcast9: Joanna Moncrieff | What You Need to Know about PsychiatryMillions of people are prescribed psychiatric drugs each year, but few understand how these drugs actually affect the brain. In the 9th episode of the Psychology Is podcast, psychiatrist Joanna Moncrieff joins psychologist Nick Fortino for an important conversation about how people think these drugs work and how they actually work.2021-03-101h 03Psychology Is Podcast8: Fred Luskin | Psychology of Forgiveness"Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die." The capacity to forgive is essential to our well being. In this conversation, psychologist Nick Fortino interviews Stanford professor and forgiveness expert Dr. Fred Luskin. They talk about what forgiveness is, how to forgive others, and how to forgive yourself.
Find Dr. Luskin at https://learningtoforgive.com/
2021-03-041h 11Psychology Is Podcast7: High School Students Interview Psychology Professor Nick FortinoThree ambitious high school students from the Youth Public Policy Institute interview psychology professor Nick Fortino about a variety of topics including being a professional in psychology, research ethics, stress, motivation, success, and self-actualization.2021-02-181h 01Psychology Is Podcast6: Elizabeth Loftus | World's Top False Memory ExpertDr. Elizabeth Loftus, one of the world's leading experts on memory, joins Dr. Nick Fortino in conversation about the nature of memory, false eyewitness testimonies, the misinformation effect, memory implantation, and more! Enjoy the conversation!2021-01-2656 minPsychology Is Podcast4: James Frazee | Meaning and Origin of DreamsDr. Nick Fortino hosts Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr. James Frazee, in conversation about the nature of dreams. Dr. Frazee expresses a unique theory of dreams, asserting that you only dream when you are awake.2021-01-0459 minPsychology Is Podcast3: Thomas Hoerr | Multiple Intelligences Theory AppliedPsychologist Nick Fortino interviews Multiple Intelligences Theory expert, Dr. Thomas Hoerr, who collaborated with talented teachers and administrators to run a school that is based on the Multiple Intelligences Theory. He gives great examples of how we can implement this theory into the classroom and how this benefits learners and teachers!2020-12-2158 minPsychology Is Podcast2: Roy Sims | US Sumo ChampionEnjoy this clip of a conversation between psychologist Nick Fortino and U.S. Sumo wrestling champion, Roy Sims. What is like to be a dominant athlete? How does a peaceful warrior think about all the violence in the world?2020-12-0837 min
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