Podcasts by Renegade Ape - Psychology, Philosophy, and the Overton Wasteland

Renegade Ape - Psychology, Philosophy, and the Overton Wasteland

Renegade Ape is a podcast exploring novel, controversial, and fringe issues in psychology and philosophy.

Further podcasts by Danny Whittaker

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Renegade Ape - Psychology, Philosophy, and the Overton Wasteland
#103 - Shibboleths & Cuntwaffles (Benjamin Bergen) from 2020-10-08T22:04:09

Professor Benjamin Bergen joins us to discuss the history, biology and cognitive psychology of swearing.

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#102 - Sex With Animals (Hani Miletski) from 2020-09-28T22:40

Dr. Hani Miletski joins us for a doggie-style deep dive into the world of Bestiality and Zoophilia.

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#101 - What Holocaust? (Carolyn Yeager) from 2020-09-20T16:23:10

Holocaust revisionist Carolyn Yeager joins us to discuss the claim made in her book “Auschwitz: The Underground Guided Tour", that not only did the holocaust not happen, but that "for some, life in...

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#100 - Suicide On Demand (Philip Nitschke) from 2020-08-19T19:59:53

Philip Nitschke, founder and director of the pro-euthanasia group Exit International, joins us to discuss some of the controversies around the issue of voluntary euthanasia.

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#099 - What's the Harm in Hate Speech? (Jeremy Waldron) from 2020-07-26T12:34:37

Jeremy Waldron, professor of legal and political philosophy at NYU School of Law and the author of "The Harm in Hate Speech" joins us to discuss the concept of "hate speech", what it means, who it ...

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#098 - Reluctant Kojak Syndrome (Harry James) from 2020-07-13T10:40:03

Harry James from Bald Cafe joins us to discuss the psychological impact (as well as some potential causes, cover-ups, and remedies) of male pattern baldness.

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#097 - The Game (Elise) from 2020-06-29T21:10:28

In this episode we're joined by a personal friend of mine, Elise, to discuss her experiences working in the sex industry as an escort and parlour girl.

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#096 - Chick Brains & Dude Noodles (Diana Fleischman) from 2020-06-21T12:36:06

Dr. Diana Fleischman joins us to discuss whether or not there are any significant biological or psychological sex differences between men and women. Spoiler Alert (and Postmodern Neo-Marxist trigge...

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#095 - Breaking the Overton Window (Eric Schwitzgebel) from 2020-06-13T15:57:31

Prof. Eric Schwitzgebel joins us to discuss the concept of the "Overton Window" and the potential consequences of engaging in unacceptable discourse.

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Restoration from 2020-06-04T19:25:47

Long time no see.

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#094 - This Parasitic Industry (Let's Burn Some Bridges) from 2019-11-02T19:34:01

A "farewell and f*ck you" sermon to the mental health industry.

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#093 - Quick Fire Questions Compilation (pt.3) from 2019-10-18T09:54:17

Part 3 in a trilogy of previously unpublished Quick Fire Questions featuring Vincent Felitti, MD, Dr. Charles Strozier, Prof. Eric Schwitzgebel, Joe Strike, Prof. Paul Gilbert, Haley Weaver (aka @h...

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#092 - Quick Fire Questions Compilation (pt.2) from 2019-10-04T17:42:36

Part 2 in a trilogy of previously unpublished Quick Fire Questions featuring Prof. Linda Gask, Prof. Graham Davey, Dr. Tomasz Witkowski, Prof. Patrick Corrigan, and Prof. Yoel Inbar.

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#091 - Quick Fire Questions Compilation (pt.1) from 2019-09-21T15:54:48

Part 1 in a trilogy of previously unpublished Quick Fire Questions featuring Dr. Brian King, Dr. William Epstein, Prof. David Benatar, Juliet Grayson, and Dr. Joanna Moncrieff.

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Interregnum from 2019-09-18T23:27:49

interregnum (noun)
in·?ter·?reg·?num | \ ?in-t?-?reg-n?m \

Definition:
1: the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes.
2: a period during...

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#090 - Making New Memories (Juliet Grayson) from 2019-08-20T22:43:06

Juliet Grayson joins us to discuss (get ready for it...) Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor, a unique form of therapy designed to help clients identify emotional deficits and create ‘new memories’ usi...

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#089 - A Survivor's Guide to Bipolar Disorder (Dr. Sara Tai) from 2019-07-29T00:03:14

In today's episode Dr. Sara Tai joins us for an oft requested, and long overdue, delve into how people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder can take control of their own recovery. 

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#088 - Standing Up To Suicide (Paul McGregor) from 2019-07-09T11:05:43

Mental health advocate and speaker Paul McGregor tells the story of his father's suicide, how he dealt with immediate aftermath including local media coverage, how it affected him and his family in...

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#087 - Eidetic Imagery (Wendy Yellen) from 2019-06-30T00:31:20

Wendy Yellen joins us to explore the rather esoteric field of eidetic imagery and eidetic psychotherapy.

We discuss some of the history and theory behind the practice, why Wendy feels it t...

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#086 - Art as Therapy (Haley Weaver & Kate Allan) from 2019-06-23T23:44:25

Today I'm joined by two hugely popular social media artists, Haley Weaver (@haleydrewthis) and Kate Allan (@thelatestkate) to explore the links between artistic expression and mental health, how ar...

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#085 - Cultivating Compassion (Prof. Paul Gilbert OBE) from 2019-06-01T23:32:21

Prof. Paul Gilbert, founder of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) joins us to explore the concept of compassion and its importance in both clinical practice and in our everyday lives.


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#084 - Ecopsychology and the Ills of Modernity (Andy Fisher) from 2019-05-25T13:15:28

Andy Fisher joins us to discuss the relatively new field of ecopsychology which explores the relationship between human beings and the natural world through the lens of ecology and psychology.
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#083 - Ask Me Anything 4 from 2019-05-10T16:37:12

In this latest AMA I cover the following topics as requested by my listeners:

• What are some of your biggest "aha" moments during the podcast?
• Why don't you interview more women or ...

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#082 - Curing Gayness (David Pickup, LMFT) from 2019-04-27T21:18:18

Reintegrative therapist David Pickup joins us to discuss the difference between reintegrative therapy and gay conversion therapy, whether or not homosexual feelings are innate or the result of soci...

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#081 - Unleash the Furry Beast Within (Joe Strike) from 2019-04-07T16:50:15

Joe Strike, author of "Furry Nation", joins us to explore the subculture of furry fandom and the people who like to dress-up as their anthropomorphic animal alter-egos.

We trace the the or...

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#080 - On the Origins of Violence... and Freaky Sex (Prof. Todd Shackelford) from 2019-03-30T15:36:26

Today we explore the evolutionary psychology of violence with Prof. Todd Shackelford, in particular the sorts of violence that, on the face of it, appear to run counter to the Darwinian drive for s...

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#079 - How Little Thou Can Know Thyself (Prof. Eric Schwitzgebel) from 2019-03-24T20:54:43

In today's episode we discuss the nature of introspection with Prof. Eric Schwitzgebel and his contention that we can never reliably grasp the true nature of our inner selves.

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#078 - Bullying: Sticks, Stones and Stereotypes (Prof. Peter Smith) from 2019-03-11T12:00:28

Author of "The Psychology of School Bullying" Prof. Peter Smith joins us to examine the causes and motivations for bullying, whether the stereotypical image of the bully as cowardly brute and the v...

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#077 - The Fundamentalist Mindset (Dr. Charles Strozier) from 2019-02-24T13:36:01

Dr. Charles Strozier, author of "The Fundamentalist Mindset" joins us for an experimental leap into the realm of social and political psychology by exploring the topic of fundamentalist thinking fr...

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#076 - Bearing the Unbearable (Dr. Joanne Cacciatore) from 2019-02-09T20:27:52

Traumatic loss counselor and founder of the MISS Foundation, Dr. Joanne Cacciatore joins us to discuss traumatic grief, and more specifically the experience of losing a child. Joanne shares her own...

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#075 - How Childhood Can Haunt Us (Dr. Vincent Felitti) from 2019-01-28T01:27:48

Dr. Vincent Felitti joins us to discuss the history of the famous Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, how childhood trauma can later manifest as physical illness such as cancer and heart dis...

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#074 - Psychology's Liberal Echo Chamber (Prof. Yoel Inbar) from 2019-01-11T09:56:42

Prof. Yoel Inbar joins us to discuss why Social and Personality Psychology is dominated by political liberals, how one-in-three academic psychologists admit that they would willingly discriminate a...

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#073 - The Resolution Solution (Dr. John Norcross) from 2018-12-31T10:54:32

With 2019 looming, Dr. John Norcross joins us to explore the science of personal change and the most effective ways to plan, commence, and - most importantly - stick to(!) your news years resolutio...

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#072 - The Scrooge Syndrome (Dr. Stephen Diamond) from 2018-12-23T13:43:27

In this years Christmas episode we explore the issue of bitterness – and the proposed diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Embitterment Disorder (PTED) – by examining the character and story arc of Ebenezer...

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#071 - The Stigma Effect (Prof. Patrick Corrigan) from 2018-12-19T18:49:08

Prof. Patrick Corrigan joins us to revisit the topic of stigma.

In today's episode we explore the origins of stigma and the various ways it tends to manifest, whether there is any truth i...

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#070 - How Corrupt is Academic Psychology? (Dr. Tomasz Witkowski) from 2018-12-09T12:09:22

How corrupt is academic psychology?

In today's episode Tomasz Witkowski joins me to discuss why the results of almost half of all psychological studies are false or misleading, why 7% of a...

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#069 - A First-Rate Madness (Dr. Nassir Ghaemi) from 2018-11-19T00:01:26

Psychiatrist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Nassir Ghaemi joins us to explore the link between leadership and mental illness.

We discuss the subject of Psychobiography and the ...

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#068 - The Anxiety Epidemic (Prof. Graham Davey) from 2018-11-09T00:00:16

Anxiety expert Prof. Graham Davey joins us to discuss his forthcoming book "The Anxiety Epidemic".

In this episode we discuss the difference between anxiety disorder and plain old worry, t...

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#067 - The Art of Madness (Mark Hunter, Lead Singer of Chimaira) from 2018-10-25T21:09:42

Musician and photographer Mark Hunter joins us to discuss his journey from a heavy metal fan to a heavy metal icon as lead singer of the heavy metal band Chimaira, his experience with a specific fo...

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#066 - Dealing With Death (Julia Samuel MBE) from 2018-10-07T16:37:32

Julia Samuel MBE joins us to discuss her work as a grief counsellor and how encountering death so frequently affects her own mental health, why death is such a taboo subject and the price we pay fo...

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#065 - Science and Snake Oil (Prof. Scott Lilienfeld) from 2018-09-23T01:33:55

World renowned psychological skeptic and evidence-based treatment advocate Scott Lilienfeld joins us to explore the topic of pseudoscience and misleading claims in the field of mental health.
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#064 - Understanding School Shooters (Dr. Peter Langman) from 2018-09-08T00:37:47

Dr. Peter Langman joins us to discuss myths and misconceptions about school shooters, some of the common traits, histories and motivations of the perpetrators, the influence of trauma and mental il...

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#063 - Who Knew Shrinks Were Human Too? (Prof. Linda Gask) from 2018-08-22T19:27:33

Prof. Linda Gask shares her experience of walking the tightrope between both sides of the therapeutic process; as a practising psychiatrist helping clients through their darkest days whilst simulta...

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#062 - Psychiatry's Very Own Delusion (Dr. Joanna Moncrieff) from 2018-08-11T11:59:38

Critical psychiatrist joins us to explore the history and development of psychiatric medication, why there is little, if any, evidence to support the idea that psychiatric medication is correcting ...

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#061 - Preventing Child Abuse (Juliet Grayson, StopSO) from 2018-07-30T13:14:51

In today’s episode we're joined by Juliet Grayson, the director of StopSO (Specialist Treatment Organisation for Perpetrators and Survivors of Sexual Offences) to discuss the causes and treatment o...

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#060 - The Curse of Existence (Prof. David Benatar) from 2018-07-21T23:28:06

Prof. David Benatar joins us to explore the concept of antinatalism, the philosophical idea that procreation is morally bad because of the inevitable suffering that beings will experience as a resu...

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#059 - The Day My Superhero Died from 2018-07-15T00:03:45

On the June 23rd 2018, my father, David Whittaker, passed away. He was my best friend, my idol, and it was an genuine honor to call him my father.

This episode is just me sharing my experi...

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#058 - Antidepressants: A Debate (Prof. Carmine Pariante & Dr. Joanna Moncrieff) from 2018-06-28T19:04:54

The first in a brand new series of live YouTube debates with audience Q&A for the MOWE podcast.

The topic up for debate today... Is antidepressant medication ever useful? Featuring two of ...

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#057 - The Psychology of Rape (Dr. Anna Salter) from 2018-06-10T22:33:11

Clinical Psychologist and sexual predation expert Dr. Anna Salter joins us to explore the psychology of sexual assault from the perspective of both the victims and the perpetrators.

What c...

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#056 - Why Psychotherapy is Bullsh*t (Dr. William Epstein) from 2018-06-03T17:01:20

In today's episode Dr. William Epstein joins us to explain why he believes psychotherapy is not only ineffective and possibly even harmful, but why it is little more than a civil religion reflectin...

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#055 - The Anatomy of Humor (Dr. Brian King) from 2018-05-15T23:43:08

Comedian and psychologist Dr. Brian King joins us to discuss the evolutionary origins of humor, whether being funny is a natural ability or a skill that anyone can learn, the mental and physical be...

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#054 - Ask Me Anything 3 from 2018-05-06T19:25:51

In this months AMA episode I cover the following topics as requested by my listeners:

• I tell the story of my pathetic attempt to sell a screenplay in Hollywood.
• How do I win back m...

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#053 - The Myth of Meaningless Depression (Johann Hari) from 2018-05-04T15:56:41

Johann Hari is a two-time New York Times best-selling author, award winning journalist, and one of the most viewed TED speakers of all time.

In today's episode we discuss some of the topic...

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#052 - Going Apeshit: The Philosophy of Anger (Greg Sadler, PhD) from 2018-04-22T13:25:14

Greg Sadler is a philosopher, academic entrepreneur, founder of ReasonIO and editor of Stoicism Today.

In today’s episode we explore the various causes and manifestations of anger, the dif...

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#051- Interview with a Pedophile (Tom O'Carroll) from 2018-04-13T20:46:49

Tom O'Carroll is a self-confessed pedophile, pro-pedophilia advocate, and writer.

In today's episode we delve in to Tom's early life, the experience of first realizing his sexual attractio...

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#050 - Ask Me Anything 2 from 2018-04-02T11:19:28

In this months AMA episode I answer the following questions emailed in by listeners:

• You claimed in a past episode that you don't have any friends. Is this really true, and if so, why? Listen

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#049 - Psilocybin: Do Magic Bullets Taste Like Mushrooms? (Prof. Roland Griffiths) from 2018-04-02T10:49:41

Roland Griffiths, Ph.D. is Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where he conducts pioneering research into the psychologic...

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#048 - Power & Responsibility (Dr. John Cromby) from 2018-03-25T17:29:52

Dr. John Cromby joins us to explore the concept of power and responsibility in mental health.

In today's episode we discuss why the origins of psychological distress lie outside the indivi...

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#047 - The Midlife Crisis (Dr. Christopher Hamilton) from 2018-03-17T15:35:12

What does it mean to be middle aged, when does middle age start and why does it matter?

In today's episode Dr. Christopher Hamilton joins me to discuss the relationship between the midlif...

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#046 - How to Lose 245lbs, Banish Excuses, and Change Your Life (Luis Trigo) from 2018-03-02T20:12:59

Personal trainer, health coach and fitness ambassador Luis Trigo joins us to share his weightloss journey from 400lbs and 65% bodyfat, down to just 155lbs.

In today's episode we explore Lu...

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#045 - Ask Me Anything 1 from 2018-02-23T23:06:11

First in a brand new series of monthly AMA (Ask Me Anything) episodes.

For this sample episode I subject myself to the same set of Quick Fire Questions that I inflict on my guests at the e...

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#044 - The Benefits of Doing Nothing (Susan Pearse) from 2018-02-03T19:40:42

Writer, speaker and leadership consultant Susan Pearse joins me to discuss the benefits of doing nothing.

In today’s episode we discuss why doing nothing matters, some of the reason people...

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#043 - Depersonalization and Feelings of Unreality (Dr. Elaine Hunter) from 2018-01-21T20:03:33

This week I'm joined by Dr. Elaine Hunter to discuss Depersonalization Disorder (DPD).

We explore what it feels like to experience depersonalization (and derealization), whether depersona...

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#042 - The Year Of Less (Cait Flanders) from 2018-01-14T21:28:50

Cait Flanders, personal finance blogger and author of "The Year of Less", a self-help memoir that documents her life for the first twelve months of a two-year shopping ban and decluttering experime...

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#041 - Getting My Head Shrunk from 2018-01-11T12:31:52

Back in Episode 25 I sat down with Warren Mansell to discuss a new and relatively unknown (at least to the general public) form of psychotherapy called Method of Levels.

Because Method of ...

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#040 - Asking Kids Philosophical Questions from 2018-01-02T23:24:18

Just a bit of fun to bring in the new year. We subjected my little boy Roman and his cousin Oliver (both 7-years-old) to a bunch of philosophical questions to see what kinds of answers their innoce...

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#039 - Aging & Loneliness (Dr. Carla Perissinotto) from 2017-12-24T11:26:17

Unfortunately, a very relevant topic for the Christmas period, Dr. Carla Perissinotto joins us to discuss the concept of loneliness among the older generation.

We discuss how loneliness i...

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#038 - Stoicism 101 (Prof. Massimo Pigliucci) from 2017-12-11T20:52:18

Prof. Massimo Pigliucci joins us to explore the philosophy of stoicism, and why being a stoic has nothing to do with being a grumpy bastard.

We explore the four cardinal virtues of stoicis...

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#037 - Building Resilience (Dr. Glenn Schiraldi) from 2017-11-28T21:53:55

Vietnam-era veteran and founder of Resilience Training International, Dr. Glenn Schiraldi joins us to discuss what it means to be resilient, how resilience can act as a barrier that protects us fro...

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#036 - Sex, Spirituality, and Self-Consciousness (Jessica Graham) from 2017-11-19T12:11:20

Actor and meditation teacher Jessica Graham shares her journey from sexual trauma and disengagement to sexual awakening and spirituality.

We discuss the influence of social media on body i...

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#035 - Psychobiotics: Microbes, Mood and the Gut-Brain Connection (Scott Anderson) from 2017-10-30T19:13:08

Veteran science journalist Scott Anderson joins us to discuss the history of the gut-brain research, how the gut and the brain communicate with one another, why the bacteria living in your digestiv...

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#034 - What Makes a Soldier? What Breaks a Soldier? (Dr. Hector Garcia) from 2017-10-23T01:29:59

Dr. Hector Garcia joins us to discuss the evolutionary psychology of warfare, how the combat theater mirrors the environment of early humans, common causes of PTSD in a military context, and the ev...

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#033 - Porn Addiction: Dopamine, Disgust, and Erectile Dysfunction (Gary Wilson) from 2017-10-15T18:45:25

Gary Wilson, author of "Your Brain on Porn" joins us to discuss the neuroscience of porn addiction.

We explore the role of dopamine in driving porn use, why emotions such as shock and disg...

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#032 - How to Bankrupt Your Business, Destroy Your Family, and Lose Your Mind from 2017-10-09T18:39:46

Well, it had to happen sooner or later, I suppose.

In today's episode I share my own story of my decent into madness. Beginning with my early childhood flirtations with hypochondria, I tak...

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#031 - Postnatal Depression: A Darker Shade of Blue (Elaine Hanzak) from 2017-09-23T20:41:05

Author and speaker Elaine Hanzak joins us to share her experience of postnatal depression.

Despite dreaming of motherhood her entire life, a traumatic labour, months of sleep deprivation,...

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#030 - Why Stress Destroys Us (Prof. Carmine Pariante) from 2017-09-18T20:25:07

In today’s episode Prof. Carmine Pariante joins us to discuss the biology of stress, everything from the anatomy of the brain, to the endocrine system, and how it’s all functions together.

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#029 -How the Mental Health Industry Fails the Mentally Ill (D.J. Jaffe) from 2017-09-09T22:33:02

Writer and activist D.J. Jaffe joins us to discuss the distinctions between serious and non-serious mental illness, why anti-stigma and anti-suicide campaigns are misguided, the damaging myths abou...

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#028 - Is it Time to Drop Your Diagnosis? (Dr. Lucy Johnstone) from 2017-09-04T17:17:50

Is it time to drop your diagnosis?

In today's episode Dr. Jucy Johnstone joins us to discuss why the concept of psychiatric diagnosis is both invalid and unreliable, we weigh up the benefi...

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#027 - PTSD: Trauma, Meaning, and Malevolence (Dr. Nick Grey) from 2017-08-26T21:15:16

Dr. Nick Grey joins us to discuss PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

In today's episode we explore the definitions and subjective nature of "trauma", why women are twice as likely to s...

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#026 - A Beginner's Guide to Psychoanalysis (Prof. Elizabeth Lunbeck) from 2017-08-20T12:21:59

Is there any truth to the modern caricature of psychoanalysis as an expensive waste of time exploring Oedipal issues and repressed memories? Or is there more to it?

In today's episode Prof...

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#025 - The Holy Grail of Psychotherapy? (Dr. Warren Mansell) from 2017-08-10T20:51:46

Could a loss of control be at the root of all mental health problems from anorexia to OCD? In today's episode Dr. Warren Mansell joins us to discuss the transdiagnostic approach to understanding ps...

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#024 - Porn Scars: Afflictions of the Porn Generation (Wendy Maltz) from 2017-07-29T17:40:24

World renowned sex therapist Wendy Maltz joins us to discuss the social and psychological consequences for young men who grow up with fast and easy access to increasingly extreme pornography.
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#023 - Tapping into EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)- Dawson Church, PhD from 2017-07-10T17:35:08

I’m a skeptic when it comes to energy psychology, and much of what alternative medicine claims to offer, particularly when it comes to mental health.

However, rather than dismiss these con...

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#022 - Maternal OCD: Striving to be Supermum (Dr. Fiona Challacombe) from 2017-07-01T12:35:22

What causes maternal OCD? Is it down to hormonal changes, living in risk averse society, or the evolutionary desire to keep our children safe from harm?

In today's episode, Dr. Fiona Chall...

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#021 - Unmasking the Imposter Syndrome (Dr. Valerie Young) from 2017-06-25T13:35:09

Valerie Young is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and world renowned expert on the imposter syndrome.

Valerie first experienced imposter feelings herself during her graduate program at th...

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#020 - Dads in a Dark Place (Mark Williams, Fathers Reaching Out) from 2017-06-19T17:13:25

Mark Williams is the founder of Father’s Reaching Out and co-founder of International Father’s Mental Health Day (19th June).

After experiencing a traumatic labour during the birth of thei...

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#019 - The Gift of Listening (Jenni McCartney, Chair of Samaritans) from 2017-06-02T20:27:59

Jenni McCartney, Chair of Samaritans and volunteer for over 30 years, shares why it's important to offer the gift of listening to people who are suffering.

In today’s episode we learn abou...

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#018 - Why Do People Kill Themselves? (Prof. Rory O'Connor) from 2017-05-20T15:48:46

Today we discuss the topic of suicide with Prof. Rory O'Connor.

In today's conversation we explore some common myths about suicide, why men are three times more likely than women to die by...

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#017 - Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health (Prof. Graham Thornicroft) from 2017-05-12T13:19:27

In today’s episode we discuss the origins of stigma, from the etymology of the word itself to historical depictions of mental asylums. We draw lines of distinction between concepts such as ignoranc...

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#016 - The Not So Simple Act of Caring (Prof. Fiona Lobban & Lizzi Collinge) from 2017-04-29T19:07:27

So, what does caring for somebody with severe mental health issues involve, and who typically takes on this role?

In today’s episode I'm joined by Prof. Fiona Lobban and Lizzi Collinge to ...

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#015 - Insomnia and the Art and Science of Sleep (Prof. Jason Ellis) from 2017-04-23T11:38:58

What is sleep and why does it matter? In today's episode Prof. Jason Ellis helps us to explore insomnia and how it relates directly to mood and mental health.

How do a couple of sleepless ...

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#014 - Bipolar Disorder: Seeking Peace Between Darkness and Chaos (Prof. Steven Jones) from 2017-04-11T17:03:12

So what is bipolar disorder, and how does it differ from plain old depression?

In this episode Prof. Steven Jones helps us to untangle the various manifestations of bipolar including bipo...

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#013 - Alcohol Addiction: Brain Disease or Behaviour Problem? (Prof. Matt Field) from 2017-03-19T12:45:32

Prof. Matt Field is here to discuss the topic of alcohol abuse and addiction, and it's relationship to mental health.

So, what exactly is the difference between alcohol abuse and addiction...

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#012 - Priests, Potions, Prisons, and Prozac: The History of Mental Illness (Prof. Greg Eghigian) from 2017-02-19T02:10:20

Prof. Greg Eghigian helps us trace the history of mental illness from ancient Palestine, and the Greek physician Hippocrates, right the way up to Prozac and self-help gurus.

On the way we ...

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#011 - Dying to be Thin: Anorexia and Bulimia (Prof. Ulrike Schmidt) from 2017-02-13T11:35:26

Prof. Ulrike Schmidt joins us to discuss the three main eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.

Are eating disorders a illness peculiar to young white women, or is anybody su...

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#010 - Foundations of ACT and the Limits of CBT (Steven C. Hayes PhD) from 2017-01-26T10:12:49

Steven C. Hayes joins us to discuss the foundations ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and the limits of CBT.

What exactly is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and how does it differ...

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#009 - Why Procrastination Makes You Depressed & Depression Makes You Procrastinate (Dr. Tim Pychyl) from 2017-01-10T23:16:39

How does procrastination relate to things like depression and anxiety? Today Dr. Tim Pychyl helps us explore the emotional factors that initiate and drive procrastination, how procrastination can a...

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#008 - The Fear of Fear: Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia (Prof. Vijaya Manicavasagar) from 2016-12-24T01:12:42

What are panic attacks and why do they happen? Can panic attacks kill you? Can they make you lose your mind? Or are they just a completely harmless, albeit horrendous natural bodily function?
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#007 - Social Anxiety Disorder: The Illness of Missed Opportunities (Dr. Emma Warnock-Parkes) from 2016-12-06T19:35:21

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is the third largest mental health care problem in the world today. So, what's the difference between social anxiety disorder and plain old shyness? Are people really ...

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#006 - Schizophrenia: A journey inside the shattered mind (Prof. Elyn Saks) from 2016-11-15T18:50:47

Professor Elyn Saks is an award winning academic, best selling author, and lives with chronic schizophrenia.

In today's episode we explore what it like to have schizophrenia, the nature an...

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#005 - Childhood mental health and raising confident kids (Prof. Sam Cartwright-Hatton) from 2016-11-07T22:56:09

Thought depression and anxiety were afflictions of the adult mind? Think again.

In today's episode we talk about depression and anxiety in preadolescent children, whether nurture or natur...

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#004 - OCD: The serious issue of a ridiculed illness (Prof. Paul Salkovskis) from 2016-11-01T15:05:48

What does it really mean to have OCD? In today's episode Professor Paul Salkovskis explains the various manifestations of OCD and their corresponding behaviours, we discover why OCD is an “afflicti...

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#003 - Feeling Good with CBT (David D. Burns M.D.) from 2016-10-24T22:42:28

Today I speak to best-selling author of "Feeling Good" and pioneer of the cognitive therapy movement David D. Burns M.D.

We discuss the origins and trajectory of his career, the chemical i...

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#002 - Psychosis, susceptibility and early intervention (Prof. Alison Yung) from 2016-10-15T20:38:58

In today's episode I talk with Professor Alison Yung from the University of Manchester about psychosis, susceptibility and early intervention.

What is psychosis? How real are hallucination...

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#001 - Depression and the problems of diagnosis (Prof. Chris Dowrick) from 2016-09-20T23:16:17

In this episode I talk to Professor Chris Dowrick from the University of Liverpool about the topic of depression and the problems of diagnosis.

How do we define depression? Is depression t...

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