Psychology Is Podcast

In a world often filled with chaos and uncertainty, the act of helping one another stands out as a beacon of hope. I explore the fascinating dynamics of pro-social behavior—why we choose to help those around us. We uncover the underlying motives that drive us to act with kindness and compassion. Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis ✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skippin...

Ever wondered how much our environment shapes our mental state? The power of the situation influences our perceptions, emotions, and behaviors more than we think. Nick looks into famous studies that take a deep dive into this. On Being Sane in Insane Places: https://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/psychology/FacultySites/Horvat/OnBeingSaneInInsanePlaces. PDF Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psycholo...

Mental health one step at a time. Join us as somatic psychotherapist, Lorina Ventura, shares how somatic therapy integrates body movement to enhance emotional healing. This approach can help you break free from negative cycles and truly connect with yourself. More from Lorina: https://www.instagram.com/movement_therapist_/ Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-fr...

Investigative 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.com

Nick 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...

Psychiatrist 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/

Stellar 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 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 ✅...

Is 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...

Dr. 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 analyse...

James 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...

Dr. 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=...

Dr. 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...

Ellen 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...

Former 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, inc...

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?s...

"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 Rose This 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...

Psychiatric 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/ ✨Get AD FREE early access and your name in videos through our Patreon! https://patreon.com/psycholo...

Author 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. ✨Get AD FREE early access and your name in videos through our Patreon! https://patreon.com/psychologyis

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. ✨Get AD FREE early access and your name in videos through our...

Dr. Josef (Side Effects Podcast) 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/psychologyis

Dr. 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 su...

In 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...

Psychiatric 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/psychologyis

Can 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/psychologyis Created by Nick Fortino & Robert Daluz

Like 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/p...