Podcasts by The Mind Deconstructed: Mental Health and Wellness

Impending Doom from 2020-11-02T04:56:04

With the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, racial injustice, winter upon us, and a highly contentious election, are you experiencing a sense of 'impending doom'? Many people are describing intense, ong...

Us Against the Virus: COVID-19 Special Edition from 2020-03-14T04:51:18

Dr. Kaz takes a moment to connect with the podcast audience in this special edition of The Mind Deconstructed Podcast during this time of stress and upheaval related to our collective efforts to...

Electroconvulsive Therapy from 2020-03-01T01:44:49

Dr. Kaz and George acknowledge the current hot topic in mental health: the widespread fear and concern regarding COVID-19, the novel coronavirus which has impacted people in several areas across...

How does light affect our mood and functioning? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) from 2020-02-03T14:47:38

Dr. Kaz and George and back at the microphone and explore the impact of sunlight and screen light exposure on our brains. Are our moods sensitive to the season? Does screen exposure impact our s...

Bipolar Disorder Explained from 2019-07-28T22:58:10

Public figures, such as Carrie Fisher, have shared about their lived experience with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is common and easily mistaken for other types of mood disorders. What are ...

Bipolar Disorder Explained from 2019-07-28T22:58:10

Public figures, such as Carrie Fisher, have shared about their lived experience with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is common and easily mistaken for other types of mood disorders. What are ...

Nightmares from 2019-04-14T22:25:32

The importance of mental health is constantly in the headlines, as prominent public figures such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Britney Spears share about their mental health challenges on...

Nightmares from 2019-04-14T22:25:32

The importance of mental health is constantly in the headlines, as prominent public figures such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Britney Spears share about their mental health challenges on...

Nightmares from 2019-04-14T22:25:32

The importance of mental health is constantly in the headlines, as prominent public figures such as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Britney Spears share about their mental health challenges on...

Dr. Kaz's Beef with Benzos from 2019-03-21T03:32:18

Will the medication class of benzodiazepines follow in the footsteps of opioids as the next harmful medication epidemic? In this first episode of Season 2 of The Mind Deconstructed Podcast, Dr. ...

How Early Events Shape Us from 2018-06-27T01:07:39

In the shadow of two public deaths by suicide and alarming data from the Centers for Disease Control on the increasing number of suicides, Dr. Kaz and George explore the impact and legacy of sui...

Mental Illness and School from 2018-06-08T05:22:46

In the time between the recording and the posting of Episode 18: Mental Illness and School, we have learned of the death of fashion designer, Kate Spade; Chef, Anthony Bourdain; and received the...

Understanding Self-injury from 2018-05-12T14:28:05

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. Inspired by these events, Dr. Kaz and George explore self-injurious behavior.  Common and sometimes diff...

Self-medication from 2018-04-25T03:42:40

It's the second anniversary of Prince's tragic death. As details unfold regarding his struggle with pain and use of opioid medications, we better understand the cost associated with problematic ...

Mental Illness and Pregnancy from 2018-04-10T00:58:17

Dr. Kaz and George explore mental illness issues related to pregnancy, including planning, pregnancy itself, and the period of time after a baby's birth. Topics discussed include the "baby blues...

Living with Psychosis from 2018-03-25T18:59:15

The person who recently killed and injured people in Texas through bomb attacks (known as the "Austin Bomber") reportedly referred to himself as a "psychopath" in writings found in the investiga...

Kids with Big Feelings from 2018-03-10T17:04:32

Kevin Love, professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, recently wrote an essay called "Listen

Kids with Big Feelings from 2018-03-10T17:04:32

Kevin Love, professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, recently wrote an essay called "Listen

Kids with Big Feelings from 2018-03-10T17:04:32

Kevin Love, professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, recently wrote an essay called "Listen

Dying of Shame from 2018-02-28T00:47:29

Dr. Kaz and George, Minnesota sister and brother duo, tackle the topic of shame; "It's a biggie!". What is the function of this intensely painful emotion? Is shame potentially fatal? How is sham...

Intolerable Anxiety from 2018-02-11T16:17:12

We all experience anxiety. Sometimes anxiety helps us meet our goals. Anxiety can also rise to the point of extreme intolerability or can be so constant that wellbeing is substantially negativel...

George's Cognitive Screening from 2018-01-29T01:26:40

Is it ethical for psychiatrists to comment on the mental health of public figures? What if the health and safety of the nation is at stake?   Dr. Kaz and George take the opportunity to define te...

Habits, Passions, Obsessions and Compulsions from 2018-01-09T03:07:14

Why is it so hard to stop playing that video game and go to bed? What is that feeling of irresistible tension that prompts a person to check a text alert? When is a passion or interest considere...

Erratum from 2018-01-03T04:09:37

In Episode 8, I mistakenly state that the two FDA approved medications for PTSD are sertraline and citalopram.  The correct selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications approved by ...

Collaboration with artist Adam Swanson from 2017-12-31T21:14:59

Hello Podcast friends,

I wanted to share with you a little information about our collaboration with my favorite artist, Adam Swanson. He is a Duluth, MN, artist and he has authorized use ...

Trauma Part 2: Treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from 2017-12-31T21:01:10

Dr. Kaz and George continue their discussion of traumatic experiences and their impact on mental health and well being. This episode addresses PTSD treatment, including medication, side effects,...

After trauma: Your questions answered on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from 2017-11-25T04:26:08

On this episode of The Mind Deconstructed podcast, Dr. Kaz and George walk through the basic elements of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including common questions those with lived experi...

The Aftermath of Mass Violence from 2017-10-31T13:41:59

Following recent events in Las Vegas and Somalia, Dr. Kaz and George discuss common mental health reactions to instances of mass violence as described by the Uniformed Services University Center...

The Revolution of Borderline Personality Disorder from 2017-10-14T17:45:55

With George's help, Dr. Kaz discusses the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder and its difficult and unnecessarily stigmatized history in the field of mental health. The episode features...

"My Shameful Diagnosis" By: Chuck from 2017-10-10T01:26:19

Dear The Mind Deconstructed Podcast Audience,

Episode #5 will be released on 10/14 and is on the topic of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). We discuss how the understanding ...

Talking About Suicide from 2017-09-29T20:20:36

Dr. Kaz and George discuss the very prevalent and painful topic of suicide. Dr. Kaz shares a framework for understanding how suicidal thoughts and urges relate to (or occur independently of) men...

Is Depression Real? from 2017-09-21T22:23:49

Dr. Kaz and George cover the topics of depression and suicide from the perspective of a trained psychiatrist.

What's the Deal with Therapy? from 2017-09-19T16:00

From Freud's couch to online worksheets, Dr. Kaz talks about common forms of therapy and provides lots of great information to help our audience better understand the range of available therapie...

We Hope This Helps from 2017-09-18T00:28:58

An introduction to psychiatry and mental health wellness with Dr. Kaz and George.