The Gold Standard with Mark S. Gold, MD

What if everything we’ve been told about “mental health” is incomplete? In this powerful episode of The Gold Standard, Dr. Mark Gold sits down with renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen to discuss why brain health—not mental health—should be the focus of modern psychiatry. From addiction and cannabis myths to brain imaging, depression, and the future of psychiatric care, thi...

In this landmark episode of The Gold Standard, Dr. Mark Gold speaks with Dr. John Krystal, Chair of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and the longtime Editor‑in‑Chief of Biological Psychiatry. This in‑depth conversation traces the scientific origins of ketamine’s rapid antidepressant effects, the unique neuroscience culture at Yale, and how mechanism‑driven psychiatry is reshaping treatment fo...

Welcome to The Gold Standard with Dr. Mark Gold! In this insightful episode, Dr. Gold is joined by his longtime friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Teresa Rummans, Professor of Psychiatry and former Chair at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Together, they explore Dr. Rummans’ remarkable career, the unique Mayo Clinic psychiatry model, and the evolving landscape of mental health and addiction tr...

In this insightful episode, Dr. Gold is joined by his longtime friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Teresa Rummans, Professor of Psychiatry and former Chair at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Together, they explore Dr. Rummans’ remarkable career, the unique Mayo Clinic psychiatry model, and the evolving landscape of mental health and addiction treatment.

Join Dr. Mark Gold in this insightful episode of *The Gold Standard* podcast as he welcomes Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, a leading researcher in the field of food addiction. Together, they explore the groundbreaking science behind ultraprocessed food addiction, its parallels with substance addiction, and the challenges facing recognition and treatment.

Join Dr. Mark Gold in this compelling conversation with Dr. Linda Cottler, a trailblazing epidemiologist whose groundbreaking work has transformed our understanding of addiction, psychiatric comorbidity, behavioral health, and drug surveillance. From her early days in nursing to leading the landmark Epidemiological Catchment Area (ECA) study, Dr. Cottler has shaped the field through rigorous resea...

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of psychiatry, neuropharmacology, trauma research, and the integration of cutting-edge science with compassionate clinical care. Dr. Nemeroff is the Matthew P. Nemeroff Endowed Chair at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, director of the Institute for Early Life Adversity Research, co-director o...

Dr. Alan Schatzberg is a renowned American psychiatrist, currently serving as the Kenneth T. Norris, Jr. Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Mood Disorders Center . He is widely recognized for his groundbreaking research into the biology and treatment of depressive disorders. Dr. Schatzberg reflects on early efforts in the 1980s to bi...

This comprehensive dialogue between Dr. Mark Gold and Dr. Joshua Siegel highlights the remarkable scientific advancements and ongoing challenges in the field of psychedelic medicine. By integrating deep neuroscience with clinical rigor and ethical mindfulness, researchers are poised to transform mental health treatment paradigms. The interview underscores that while psychedelics hold tremendous pr...

In this episode of The Gold Standard, Dr. Mark Gold welcomes Dr. Nicole Avena, a leading expert on food addiction and neuroscience. They discuss her groundbreaking research on sugar addiction, the impact of nutrition on brain health, and the importance of mindful eating. With over 17 million views on her TED talk, Dr. Avena shares insights on how food affects the brain and why this knowledge is cr...

GUEST: Dr. Charles Zorumski is the Samuel B. Guze Professor and Head of Psychiatry, and Professor of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) in St. Louis. He also serves as Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Director of the Taylor Family Institute for Innovative Psychiatric Research. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Mark Gold interviews Dr. Zorumski about...

This in-depth conversation between Dr. Mark Gold and Dr. David Smith explores the origins, evolution, and current challenges of addiction medicine in the United States. Dr. Smith, a pioneer in the field, recounts his groundbreaking work starting in 1967 with the founding of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic during the “Summer of Love” in San Francisco. He narrates the shift in societal and medical pe...

In this enlightening interview between Dr. Mark Gold and Dr. Sarah Vinson, they discuss Dr. Vinson’s remarkable journey to becoming the youngest chairman in a psychiatry department in the United States. She shares her experiences from growing up in rural Florida and her evolution from aspiring pediatrician to a leader in child and adolescent psychiatry, specifically focusing on trauma and forensic...

In a comprehensive dialogue, Dr. Mark Gold converses with cannabis expert Dr. Kevin Hill to explore the clinical implications of cannabis use, focusing on its increasing potency over time and the implications for public health and addiction treatment. Dr. Hill recounts his journey from premed to cannabis specialization, sparked by his work in a partial hospital program helping patients with cannab...

In this engaging dialogue between Dr. Gold and his guest Robert Dupont, MD, the two discuss significant milestones in Dr. Dupont’s medical career, particularly his pioneering work in addiction treatment and substance use research. From their heartfelt reminiscences to profound insights on addiction, they explore Dr. Dupont’s journey from his early passion for psychiatry, sparked by his childhood r...

This engaging dialogue between Dr. Gold and Dr. Fuehrlein serves as a celebratory reminder of how far addiction psychiatry has come and the promising advancements that lie ahead. As the conversation navigates through personal histories, mentorship, innovative treatment approaches, and the challenges of stigma, it reinforces the critical importance of continued research and education in the field....