Let's Get Psyched

Stimulant medication has been widely prescribed to treat ADHD effectively for decades. But is the impact for a person more than just greater focus and attention? Does it change a person's understanding of oneself, one's relationships, and overall approach to life--i.e. one's personality? Listen to our open discussion of this question with the LGP team and our guest, psychiatrist and St...

What is the relationship between AI and psychosis? Do chatbots help or hurt? We explore these questions with the Director of Stanford's child psychosis clinic (INSPIRE), Dr. Apurva Bhatt, and researcher with lived experience, Shannon Pagdon. Hosts: Eyrn, Al Guests: Apurva Bhatt, MD, and Shannon Pagdon, MSW/PhD student

In this episode, Dr. Jade Sasser joins us for another episode to discuss the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and the associated climate anxiety, as well as reproductive justice and specifically how climate change contributes to a hesitancy to have children in younger generations. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, & Yasmine Guest: Dr. Jade Sasser, MA, MPH, PhD

In this episode, we talk to UCR's Dr. Jade Sasser about climate anxiety, who also recently published the book, " Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question: Deciding Whether to Have Children in an Uncertain Future". The hosts discuss climate anxiety, an umbrella term for climate change related emotions, with Dr. Sasser. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine Guest: Jade Sasser, MA, MPH, PhD

In this episode, Dr. Melissa Batt goes deeper into her supervision guidance for when patients are rude to trainees. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, River Guest: Melissa Batt, MD, MPH

In this episode, we talk to University of Colorado's Dr. Melissa Batt about a novel teaching model she has designed and then we jump into cases. We touch on how to handle patients who are rude to trainees. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, River Guest: Melissa Batt, MD, MPH

In this episode we consider the diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatments for Hoarding Disorder. Dr. Frost also gives advice for family members with loved ones who hoard. Marnie again volunteers to share a video with our audience, this time she walks us through a part of her treatment. This video will be uploaded to our Instagram, @lets.get.psyched, so be sure to follow us! Hosts: Al, Tosh...

In a materialistic world, we take a look at a condition involving excessive attachment to objects. In this very special episode, Marnie, an individual with Hoarding Disorder, has agreed to share a video with our audience that depicts her mental process while getting rid of a piece of mail. This video will be uploaded to our Instagram, @lets.get.psyched, so be sure to follow us! Hosts: Al, Toshia,...

We discuss the Baks-Bat “broken courage” post traumatic syndrome and the Kru-Khmer healers that treat it with Dr. Kimneath Lay. Hosts: Al, Toshia, and Yasmine Guest: Dr. Kimneath Lay

We discuss the Baks-Bat “broken courage” post traumatic syndrome and the Kru-Khmer healers that treat it with Dr. Kimneath Lay. Hosts: Al, Toshia, and Yasmine Guest: Dr. Kimneath Lay

Match is the culmination of a medical student's hard work over four years of medical school. It is entry into the next stage of their medical career, determining where they will live and work for the next 3-7 years of their life. Join us as we consider the tumultuous thoughts and feelings surrounding match. Hosts: Al, Toshia, Yasmine

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ron-Li Liaw, a doctor in health care leadership, about the future of mental health and the mental health landscape from a systems viewpoint. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine Guest: Ron-Li Liaw, MD

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ron-Li Liaw, a doctor in health care leadership, about the future of mental health and the mental health landscape from a systems viewpoint. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine Guest: Ron-Li Liaw, MD

We continue our discussion with therapist Josh Dodes to do a deep dive into the common experiences of “unhappy achievers.” The first step in the journey towards recovery is to recognize how prevalent this has become in all of one’s relationships. Next, a stage of processing all the emotions that emerge and then a phase of experimentation with other ways relating and enjoying life. Hosts: Eyrn, Al,...

Do you rely on your achievements to make you a happy and worthwhile person but end up never feeling satisfied? You may be an “unhappy achiever” and have found yourself seeking success but struggling with insecurity or even emptiness. We interview therapist Josh Dodes who has worked with and wrote about this phenomenon in his private practice. He describes the process of coming to terms with its or...

Cannabis researcher Dr. Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD joins us as we explore cannabis and its impacts on mental health in the adolescent population. Hosts: Al, Yas Guest: Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD

Cannabis researcher Dr. Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD joins us as we explore cannabis and its impacts on mental health in the adolescent population. Hosts: Al, Yas Guest: Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD

Dr. Andrew Novick speaks to the team regarding sexual side effects of commonly used medications and how to ameliorate these side effects using the simplest medication regimen. We explore bupropion, trazodone, nefazodone, and more! Hosts: Al, Eyrn, Yas Guest: Andrew Novick, MD, PhD

Dr. Andrew Novick speaks to the team regarding sexual side effects of commonly used medications and how to ameliorate these side effects using the simplest medication regimen. We explore side effects of SSRI's, side effects in general, and whether informed consent is really “informed” as it’s commonly practiced. Hosts: Al, Eyrn, Yas Guest: Andrew Novick, MD, PhD

In this second episode with NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth, we discuss more from NAMI’s book “You are not alone” and the potential harm in predicting another’s prognosis as well as the importance of support groups and community. Hosts: Yas, Al, Toshia Resources: Duckworth, K. (2022). You are not alone: The nami guide to navigating mental health with advice from experts and wisdom fro...

In this first episode with Dr. Ken Duckworth, we discuss Ken’s path to psychiatry and his book “You are not alone: The NAMI guide to navigating mental health with advice from experts and wisdom from patients and families." Hosts: Yas, Al, Toshia Resources: Duckworth, K. (2022). You are not alone: The nami guide to navigating mental health with advice from experts and wisdom from real people a...

You asked us questions, we answered. Email us at getpsychedonkucr@gmail.com to submit your question for future episodes. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, and Yasmine

Psychiatrist and leading expert in female sexuality and dysfunction discusses the different approval processes for medication intended for men and women. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Anita Clayton, MD

We asked one of the leading researchers of female sexuality and dysfunction about flibanserin. How does it work and how does it differ from medications for sexual dysfunction in men? Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Anita Clayton, MD

We share our most challenging supervision experiences—both as a supervisor and trainee. Dr. Marshall Forstein emphasizes the importance of being vulnerable and having integrity in one’s communication. Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al Guest: Marshall Forstein, MD