Award-winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in an accessible way. Listen as our host Gabe Howard speaks candidly with experts, celebrities, and other notables to break down complex topics into simpler terms.
The menstrual cycle, stigma, and how it relates to mental health.
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Asian Mental Health with The Biggest Loser Exec...
Producer of “The Biggest Loser” discusses how the wave of hate crimes against Asians has impacted him.
24 min
178
Marginalized Communities and the Healing Justic...
Healing justice is active intervention in which we transform the lived experience of Blackness in our world.
28 min
179
Busting Common Brain Myths
Do we only use 10% of our brains? Was there anything special about Einstein’s brain? Separating fact from fiction.
21 min
180
Real Life with Anorexia: One Woman's Journey
Anorexia is much more than an out-of-control diet -- A personal account.
29 min
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Dr. Phil McGraw Talks Transitioning Out of the ...
Dr. Phil McGraw discusses vaccination, distrust of doctors, and the politicized nature of the COVID-19 pandemic.
29 min
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Is Sex a Skill We Are Born With?
Is great sex an ongoing exploration or a fixed destination? Are we either good at sex or bad at it?
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What Is Narcissism Exactly?
Is there an official medical definition of a “narcissist” or is it just a random insult hurled at people we dislike?
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What is Motivational Interviewing?
If you feel stuck, motivational interviewing might make a difference for you. Learn how the types of questions we ask can be a catalyst for action.
24 min
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Women of Color and Online Mental Health
Discussing disparities for women of color in mental healthcare.
26 min
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Transgender and LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
Are you familiar with the concept of gender affirming care in medical treatment?
25 min
187
Affair-Proof Your Marriage
Why are so many people cheating on their spouses, and how can you affair-proof your relationship?
29 min
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LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Prevention
Did you to know that the risk of suicide among LGBTQ+ youth is almost 4 times higher than for non-LGTBQ+ youth?
28 min
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Is Open Adoption Psychologically Healthy?
What’s an open adoption and is it psychologically healthy for the child — and the adoptive parents?
28 min
190
Is Plastic Surgery Vain?
Plastic surgeon discusses why wanting to look how we want to is often seen as superficial or vain.
25 min
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The 80/80 Relationship Model
Trying to make sure everything’s fair in your relationship? Learn how that can be a recipe for failure.
28 min
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Clubhouse Model For People with Mental Illness
The CEO of the oldest clubhouse for people with mental illness in America, Dr. Ashwin Vasan, joins us.
29 min
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Juilliard Conductor with Bipolar Disorder
Ronald Braunstein was shunned from conducting for disclosing bipolar disorder. So he started his own orchestra for people living with mental illness.
23 min
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Welcome to the New Psych Central Website
Meet Psych Central's New Editor in Chief, Faye McCray
23 min
195
Psychology of Atheist Funerals
How do families of an atheist mourn their passing when the majority of our traditions are based on religious traditions?
23 min
196
Psychology of Forensics
Most people believe that forensic science is an exact science that can always find the right perpetrator. But is that actually true? Today’s expert explains the reality behind fingerprint analysis, DNA, and other forensic sciences.
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Are Mental Health Apps Safe?
At last count, there were more than 300 mental health-related apps in the app stores. Do they actually help? How do you go about choosing the right ones for you? Most importantly, how do we know which ones are safe? We hear from clinical psychologist Dr. Nathaan Demers and digital health marketer Joe Conrad, who together created the mental health app Nod. Nod is described as the research-backed app combating loneliness on college campuses. Learn more at heynod.com.
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Are Introverts Good Leaders?
With Guest Expert Megumi Miki
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Bringing Out Your Inner Child
With Guest Expert Stefanie Stahl
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One Decision to a Better Life with Coach Mike B...