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Dear colleagues and future friends, thank you for your interest in this extra material. You being here means you are really trying to help your patients or yourself! I have been renewed by the kind notes I get from people signing up for this resource. We are a tribe that’s on a journey to help improve the mental health and wellbeing of countless people.

— Dr. David Puder

Episode Resouces:

Categorized Episode List PDF

Episode 001: The Basics of the Psychiatric Interview, Ep1-mp3/blog Free CME: Take the Quiz

Episode 002: Cognitive Distortions and Practicing Truth,The 8 Day Cognitive Distortion Journal, Ep2-PDF

Episode 003: Psychopathy with Michael A. Cummings M.D., Ep3-PDF

Episode 004: Inpatient Child and Adolescent Suicidality, “Culture of death”, “13 Reasons Why” with Dr. Britt, Ep4-PDF

Episode 005: A Journey Learning Psychotherapy, with Randy Stinnett, Psy.D, Ep5-PDF

Episode 006: Sensorium: Total Brain Function Optimization Part 1, Ep6-PDF

Episode 007: Physicians Receiving Treatment, with Dr. Trenkle, Ep7-PDF

Episode 008: Schizophrenia with Dr. Cummings: Controversies, Brain Science, Crime, History, Exercise, Successful Treatment, Ep8-PDF

Episode 009: Diet Optimization for Cognitive Function and Brain Optimization, Ep9-PDF

Episode 010: Exercise as a Prescription for Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Stress (like Diabetes) and Sensorium, Ep10-PDF

Episode 011: Sensorium Part 4: Medications, Drugs (THC, Alcohol), Medical Issues, Sleep, and Free Will, Ep11-PDF

Episode 012: Performance Enhancement with Dr. MaryEllen Eller, Ep12-PDF

Episode 013: Postpartum Depression with Dr. Pereau, Ep13-PDF

Episode 014: Hormonal Contraceptives & Mental Health, Ep14-PDF

Episode 015: Microexpression to Make Microconnections Part 1 with Ariana Cunningham, Ep15-PDF, CME: Take the Quiz (1.25 CME)

Episode 016: Microexpressions to Make Microconnections Part 2 with Ariana Cunningham, Ep16-PDF

Episode 017: Microexpressions Part 3 - Using Microexpressions in Psychotherapy, Ep17-PDF

Episode 018: Prescribing Strength Training for Depression, Ep18-PDF

Episode 019 & 020: How Psychiatric Medications Work & The History and Use of Antipsychotics, Dr. Cummings Handout V003, DSH Recommended Drug Levels, Ep19-PDF, Ep20-PDF, Free CME: Take the Quiz for Ep 19 (0.75 CME)

Episode 021: How to Fix Emotional Detachment, Ep21-PDF

Episode 022: The Psychology of Procrastination, Ep22-PDF

Episode 023: Flight, Fight, or Shut Down - Understanding Polyvagal Theory, Ep23-PDF, CME: Take the Quiz (1.75 CME)

Episode 024: The History, Mechanism and Use of Antidepressants, Ep24-PDF

Episode 025: The History and Nuances of Bipolar Illness, Ep25-PDF

Episode 026: Setting Boundaries in Relationships, Ep26-PDF

Episode 027: How to Treat Emotional Trauma, Ep27-PDF

Episode 028: Therapeutic Alliance Part 1, Ep28-PDF

Episode 029: What is Psychodynamic Theory with Allison Maxwell-Johnson, Ep29-PDF

Episode 030: Ketamine and Psychedelics with Dr. Michael Cummings, Ep30-PDF

Episode 031: Psychiatric Approach to Delirium with Dr. Timothy Lee, EP31-PDF

Episode 032: Therapeutic Alliance Part 2: Meaning and Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy, Ep32-PDF, CME: Take the Quiz (0.75 CME)

Episode 033: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders with Dr. Kelly Rivinius, Ep33-PDF

Episode 034: Understanding Placebo, Ep34-PDF

Episode 035: ADHD: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Treatment, Ep35-PDF

Episode 036: How Empathy Works And How To Improve It, Ep36-PDF

Episode 037: How to Treat Violent and Aggressive Patients, Ep37-PDF

Episode 038: The Dark Triad (Psychopathy, Narcissism, Machiavellianism), sexually violent predators, Ted Bundy, and porn, Ep38-PDF

Episode 039: Anxiety and Depression in Geriatric Depression with Dr. Carolina Osorio, Beers Criteria: Medications to Avoid, Ep39-PDF

Episode 040: Reducing Inpatient Violence in a Psychiatric Hospital, Ep40-PDF

Episode 041: What is Transference and Countertransference? Therapeutic Alliance Series Session 4, Countertransference Checklist, Ep41-PDF

Episode 042: The Science Behind Forgiveness and How it Affects Our Mental Health, Forgiveness Exercise PDF, Ep42-PDF

Episode 043: How to Help Patients With Sexual Abuse, Ep43-PDF

Episode 044: Marijuana and Mental Health, Ep44-PDF

Episode 045: Schizophrenia in Film and History, Ep45-PDF

Episode 046: Schizophrenia: Clinical Manifestations, Ep46-PDF

Episode 047: Schizophrenia Differential Diagnosis & DSM5, Ep47-PDF

Episode 048: The Unspeakable Mind: Stories of Trauma and Healing from the Frontline of PTSD Science, Ep48-PDF 

Episode 049: Clozapine for Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia, Ep49-PDF, PDF of Side Effects, PDF of Constipation Management

Episode 050: The Process of Grief, Ep50-PDF

Episode 051: An Inside Look At Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, & Orthorexia, Ep51-PDF

Episode 052: Psychodermatology: “The Mind-Skin Connection”: Ep52-PDF Dermatology Notes & Photographic Reference, Ep52-PDF OCD,

Episode 053: Frontal Lobe Damage: Treating Patients through Grief, Acceptance and Growth, Ep53-PDF

Episode 054: Suicide Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Treatment, Ep54-PDF

Episode 055: How to Pick a Good Therapist, Jennings & Skovholt (1999) - PDF, Ep55-PDF

Episode 056: Is Elon Musk’s Neuralink a Science Fiction Horror Show or the Salvation of Humanity? Ep56-PDF

Episode 057: Why Lithium is a Great Option for Treating Bipolar, with Dr. Walter A. Brown, Ep57-PDF

Episode 058: Lithium Indications, Mechanism, Monitoring, & Side Effects, Ep58-PDF

Episode 059: Which Foods Are Good For Mental Health?, Ep59-PDF

Episode 060: Genetics and Environmental Factors in Suicide, Ep60-PDF

Episode 061: Deciding for Others: Involuntary Holds and Decision Making Capacity, Ep61-PDF

Episode 062: Therapeutic Alliance Part 5: Emotion, Ep62-PDF

Episode 063: Interviewing Well, Ep63-PDF, Neal’s PTT

Episode 064: Does Cannabis Use Increase Schizophrenia and Psychosis? Ep64-PDF

Episode 065: Is Social Media Good for Mental Health? Ep65-PDF

Episode 066: The Fentanyl Epidemic, Ep66-PDF

Episode 067: Joker: An In Depth Character Analysis, Ep67-PDF

Episode 068: IQ: Predictability, Influences, Genes, Environment, & Trauma, Ep68-PDF, PDF of Detailed Notes

Episode 069: Therapeutic Alliance Part 6: Attachment Types and Application, Ep69-PDF

Episode 070: Connecting with the Psychotic Patient, Therapeutic Alliance Part 7, Ep70-PDF

Episode 071: Valproic Acid: History, Mechanism, Treatment in Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Aggression and Side Effects with Dr. Cummings, Ep71-PDF

Episode 072: How Much Violence Is Due To Mental Illness?, Ep72-PDF

Episode 073: Catatonia: Diagnosis and Treatment, Ep73-PDF

Episode 074: The Unconscious, Ep74-PDF

Episode 075: Cancer: Depression, Anxiety, and Hypoactive Delirium - A Dive Into Psycho-Oncology, Ep75-PDF

Episode 076: COVID-19: Dealing with Panic, Anxiety, Delirium, and Mental Health, Ep76-PDF, Covid-19 Cognitive Distortion Journal

Episode 077: Getting Better Results from your Patients as a Psychotherapist, Ep77-PDF

Episode 078: COVID-19 and the Brain: Delirium & Viral Encephalitis, Ep78-PDF,

Episode 079: Courage to have the Tough Conversations in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ep79-PDF

Episode 080: Meaning and Decision Making in Times of Crisis, Ep80-PDF

Episode 081: The Link Between Unemployment, Depression and Suicide in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ep81-PDF

Episode 082: How Does Mental Pain, Meaning in Life & Locus of Control Influence Suicidality? Ep82-PDF

Episode 083: Racism & Trauma: Discussion with Danielle Hairston M.D., Ep83-PDF

Episode 084: Free Will In Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Part 1, Ep84-PDF

Episode 085: Free Will In Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Part 2, Ep85-PDF

Episode 086: Free Will in Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Part 3, Ep86-PDF

Episode 087: Disorganized Attachment: Fear without Solution, Ep87-PDF

Episode 088: Disorganized Attachment: Fear Without Solution Part 2, Ep88-PDF

Episode 089: How to Retire Happy with Dr. Osorio, Ep89-PDF

Episode 090: How to Rock the USMLE Step 1 (or Any Big Test), Ep90-PDF

Episode 091: Nortriptyline and the Tricyclic Antidepressants, Ep91-PDF

Episode 092: The Big Five: Neuroticism Part 1, Ep92-PDF

Episode 093: Forensic Pedophilia with Dr. Cummings, Ep93-PDF

Episode 094: Cuties and the Oversexualization of Children in Our Culture, Ep94-PDF

Episode 095: The Big Five: Neuroticism Part 2, Ep95-PDF

Episode 096: The Best Exercise Program For Depression, Ep96-PDF

Episode 097: The Big Five Personality Traits: Conscientiousness Part 1, Ep97-PDF

Episode 098: The Big Five: Openness, Ep98-PDF

Episode 099: The Big Five: Conscientiousness Part 2, Ep99-PDF

Episode 100: The Big Five: Agreeableness, Ep100-PDF

Episode 101: The Big Five: Extraversion, Ep101-PDF

Episode 102: Anticholinergic Burden, Ep102-PDF, Medications That Increase Anticholinergic Burden PDF, High Potency PDF, Explicit 0 in 3 of 4 PDF, High Discrepancy PDF

Episode 103: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Dr. Steven Hayes, Ep103-PDF

Episode 104: Psilocybin Therapy Part 1: History, Pop Culture, Safety and Side Effects, MDMA Studies, And Early Research, Ep104-PDF

Episode 105: Vulnerability and Imposter Syndrome with David Burns, Ep105-PDF

Episode 106: Psilocybin Therapy - Part 2: Clinical Trials, Secondary Effects, Brain Imaging, and the Future of Psilocybin Therapy, Ep106-PDF

Episode 107: Hero's Journey: Getting Rid of the Faulty Narratives, Ep107-PDF

Episode 108: Munchausen Syndrome, Factitious Disorder, Malingering, and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, Ep108-PDF

Episode 109: Duloxetine and the SNRIs Deep Dive Part 1 with Dr. Cummings, Ep109-PDF

Episode 110: The Hero’s Journey for the Mental Health Professional, Ep110-PDF

Episode 111: Akathisia, Ep111-PDF

Episode 112: Duloxetine and the SNRIs Deep Dive Part 2, Ep112-PDF

Episode 113: Book Club: Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search For Meaning,” Ep113-PDF

Episode 114: How To Identify A Female Psychopath, Ep114-PDF

Episode 115: Borderline Personality Disorder: History, Symptoms, Environment, Genetics & Brain Science, Ep115-PDF

Episode 116: Interview on Psychopathy with Expert Carl Bruce Gacono, Ph.D., ABAP, Ep116-PDF

Episode 117: Psychotic Disorders: Comorbidity Detection Improves Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcome with Expert Jeffrey Paul Kahn, MD Ep117-PDF

Episode 118: Using Microexpressions To Improve Empathy, Therapeutic Alliance & Emotional Intelligence (Therapeutic Alliance Series Part 8), Ep118-PDF

Episode 119: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Ep119-PDF

Episode 120: Book Club: Marcus Aurelius’ "Meditations," Ep120-PDF

Episode 121: Britney Spears- Discussion with a Conservatorship Lawyer and Several Psychiatrists, Ep121-PDF

Episode 122: Alzheimer’s Dementia, Ep122-PDF, Alzheimer’s Disease and Aducanumab PDF

Episode 123: Mass Shootings: An Interview with Criminologists Drs. Jillian Peterson and James Densley, the Argument for Data-Driven Nuance, and Steps for Prevention, Ep123-PDF

Episode 124: Commonly Prescribed Sleep Medications And Treatment for Insomnia, Ep124-PDF

Episode 125: Treating the VIP: Physicians and the Famous or Wealthy, Ep125-PDF

Episode 126: Psychotherapy for Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder, Ep126-PDF

Episode 127: Using Antipsychotic Plasma Levels- Therapeutic Threshold, Ep127-PDF

Episode 128: Dostoevsky - Crime and Punishment, Ep128-PDF

Episode 129: Psychosis: Management of Complex Treatment-Resistant Psychotic Disorders, Ep129-PDF

Episode 130: Borderline Personality Disorder: Psychotherapy Schema Therapy, Ep130-PDF

Episode 131: Diet to Treat Depression and Anxiety, Ep131-PDF

Episode 132: Practical Psychopharmacology with Dr. Goldberg, Ep132-PDF

Episode 133: Blitzed: Nazi Germany, Hitler, Pervitin (Methamphetamine)- How Drugs Influenced World War 2, Ep133-PDF

Episode 134: The Strengths of Dyslexia, Ep134-PDF

Episode 135: From Survive to Thrive with Dr. Margaret Chisolm, Ep135-PDF

Episode 136: Turn Autism Around with Dr. Mary Lynch Barbera, Ep136-PDF

Episode 137: Ketamine Update with Brandon Kitay, M.D., Ep137-PDF

Episode 138: Working with Spiritual Struggles in Psychotherapy, Ep138-PDF

Episode 139: Affective Neuroscience in Psychotherapy with Francis Stevens, Ph.D., Ep139-PDF

Episode 140: Borderline Personality Disorder: Common Factors In Effective Therapies With Dr. Robert Feinstein, Ep140-PDF, The “Big Six” EPBs handout

Episode 141: Psychopharmacology Mediators, EP141-PDF

Episode 142: Exercise as a Drug for Mental Health and Longevity, EP142-PDF

Episode 143: Overdiagnosis of Schizophrenia in Black Patients, EP143-PDF

Episode 144: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Jonathan Shedler, Ph.D, EP144-PDF

Episode 145: How to Manage Aggression with Psychopharmacology in an Inpatient Setting, EP145-PDF

Episode 146: Moral Injury, EP146-PDF

Episode 147: PANS & PANDAS, EP147-PDF

Episode 148: Karen Horney: Neurosis And Human Growth, EP148-PDF

Episode 149: Connection Index, EP149-PDF

Episode 150: Wishes and Fears - in Couples Therapy: Dan Wile and Dorothy Kaufmann, EP150-PDF

Episode 151: Dr. Robert Feinstein Learning Psychotherapy, EP151-PDF

Episode 152: ECT Efficacy and Controversies with Dr. Cummings, EP152-PDF

Episode 153: Consciousness & Emotion with Mark Solms, EP153-PDF

Episode 154: The Integration of Psychotherapy as a Treatment Modality, EP154-PDF

Episode 155: Is Depression a Chemical Imbalance?, EP155-PDF

Episode 156: What Causes Mass Shooting In America?, EP156-PDF

Episode 157: Polypharmacy in Psychiatry, EP157-PDF

Episode 158: Obesity and Weight Loss with Endocrinologist Rocio Salas-Whalen, EP158-PDF

Episode 159: What Is Parental Alienation, EP159-PDF

Episode 160: The Psychology Behind Catfishing, EP160-PDF

Episode 161: The Encouraged Suicide of Conrad Roy by Michelle Carter, EP161-PDF

Episode 162: The Autism Wave with Dr. Cummings, EP162-PDF

Episode 163: Dr. Chris Palmer: Ketogenic Diet for Mental Health, EP163-PDF

Episode 164: Listening Psychodynamically, EP164-PDF

Episode 165: Exercise for the Brain, EP165-PDF

Episode 166: Identifying Malingering with Dr. Philip Resnick, EP166-PDF

Episode 167: Long-Acting Injectables with Dr. Cummings, EP167-PDF

Episode 168: Obsessive-compulsive Personality and the Personality Continuum with Dr. Shedler, EP168-PDF

Episode 169: Social Anxiety with Dr. Cummings, EP169-PDF

Episode 170: Using Transference To Improve Connection, EP170-PDF

Episode 171: Nancy McWilliams on Mental Health, Transference, and Dissociation, EP171-PDF

Episode 172: Prisons in Ancient Mesopotamia with Nicholas Reid, EP172-PDF

Episode 173: Real Self-Care with Pooja Lakshmin, MD, EP173-PDF

Episode 174: “Serotonin Toxicity”, Otherwise known as Serotonin Syndrome, EP174-PDF

Episode 175: Partial and Intensive Outpatient Program for Psychosomatic and Medical Illness, EP175-PDF

Episode 176: Microdosing LSD & Psilocybin: The Future of Psychiatry or Placebo?, EP176-PDF

Episode 177: How Anxiety Can Lead to Growth, EP177-PDF

Episode 178: Red Face: Social Anxiety with Russell Norris, EP178-PDF

Episode 179: Exercise & Mental Health 2023 Update, EP179-PDF

Episode 180: Psychotherapy for Psychosis with Dr. Michael Garrett, EP180-PDF

Episode 181: Alcohol Use Disorder with Dr. Cummings, EP181-PDF

Episode 182: Opioid Use Disorder with Dr. Cummings, EP182-PDF

Episode 183: Xylazine, Methamphetamines, Bath Salts, and Spice with Dr. Cummings, EP183-PDF

Episode 184: Pregnancy Planning for Patients Taking Psychiatric Medications or with a Mental Health History, EP184-PDF

Episode 185: Narcissism with Jonathan Shedler, EP185-PDF

Episode 186: Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Psychotherapy Results with Dr. Scott Miller, EP186-PDF

Episode 187: Best Diet For Mood Update 2023, EP187-PDF

Episode 188: Depersonalization and Derealization, EP188-PDF 

Episode 189: Non-Violent Communication with Matthew Lederman, MD, EP189-PDF

Episode 190: Schizophrenia Treatment: Clozapine, LAIs, Technology and Equity with John Kane, MD and Lauren Hanna, MD, EP190-PDF

Episode 191: Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Guide for Therapists and Mental Health Professionals with Dr. Katharine Phillips, EP191-PDF

Episode 192: Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Dr. Bender's Journey Through Curiosity and Connection, EP192-PDF

Episode 193: Buprenorphine and Opioid Use Disorder Management with Dr. Neal Christopher, EP193-PDF

Episode 194: Dr. Sue Johnson: Attunement, Attachment and the Development of Emotionally Focused Therapy, EP194-PDF

Episode 195: Dr. Robert Sapolsky: Baboons, Stress Research, Connection and Determinism, EP195-PDF

Episode 196: The Ordinary Effect: Resisting Conformity to Authority and Groups Through Values and Attachment-Based Psychotherapy, EP196-PDF

Episode 197: Sick Enough: Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani On Eating Disorders, EP197-PDF

Episode 198: Connection and Supervision in Medical Education: Exploring the Utility of the Connection Index in Postgraduate Psychiatry Training, EP198-PDF

Episode 199: Motivational Interviewing with William Miller, EP199-PDF

Episode 200: 200 Episodes Later: A Journey Through Psychiatry Podcasting with Dr. Puder, EP200-PDF

Episode 201: Psychotic Depression with Dr. Cummings, EP201-PDF

Episode 202: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with Dr. Judith Beck, EP202-PDF

Episode 203: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Lasting Impact on Health: A Comprehensive Guide, EP203-PDF

Episode 204: Adverse Childhood Experiences Part 2: Measurement, Impact on Future Mental Health, Dissociation, and Timing of Trauma, EP204-PDF

Episode 205: Beginning the Treatment with Jonathan Shedler, PhD: EP205-PDF

Episode 206: Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), with Dr. Anthony W. Bateman, MA, FRCPSYCH and Dr. Peter Fonagy, Ph.D., FBA, EP206-PDF

Episode 207: 5 Factors and Domains of Psychiatric Care: EP207-PDF

Episode 208: What People Want From Therapy: EP208-PDF

Episode 209: PTSD and Cognitive Processing Therapy with Patricia Resick: EP209-PDF

Episode 210: Q&A with Dr. Michael Cummings: EP210-PDF

Episode 211: Early Psychosis: Detection and Treatment: EP211-PDF

Episode 213: Reflective Functioning: The Key to Attachment with Dr. Howard Steele: EP213-PDF, Transcript of Episode

Episode 214: Q&A with Dr. Cummings Part 2: EP214-PDF

Episode 215: Understanding Complex PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder: EP215-PDF

Episode 216: Shrink Next Door: A Psychiatrist’s Analysis: EP216-PDF

Episode 217: Adverse Childhood Experiences - HPA axis & Brain changes: cortisol, amygdala, hippocampus, cytokines, & epigenetics (Part 3 of ACE series): EP217-PDF

Episode 218: Where Psychiatry Meets Politics: The Goldwater Rule: EP218-PDF

Episode 219: Eating Disorders: Empathy, Alexithymia, Reflective Function: EP219-PDFs - Part A and Part B

Episode 220: Writing to Overcome Trauma and Improve Your Mental and Physical Health: EP220-PDF

Episode 221: Sauna & Heat Exposure’s Impact on Mental & Physical Health: EP221-PDF

Episode 222: Paul Wachtel's Approach to Integrative Psychotherapy: Exploring Attachment, Anxiety, and the Disavowed Self: EP222-PDF

Episode 223: Managing Weight Gain from Psychiatric Medications with Dr. Michael Cummings: EP223-PDF

Episode 224: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Medications & Treatment: EP224-PDF

Episode 225: Psychology and Inside Out 2: A Breakdown of Adolescent Emotional Lives: EP225-PDF

226: Burnout in Healthcare: How Depersonalization and Dissociation Manifest, and How to Overcome Them: EP226-PDF

227: Pathological Narcissism: Effective Treatment with Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT): EP227-PDF

228: Comprehensive Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment Guide: Evidence-Based ERP Approaches and Best Practices for Clinicians: EP228-PDF

229: Beyond the Myths of Psychosis: Understanding, Acceptance, and Paths Forward: EP229-PDF


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