Psychology Is Podcast

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  80: The Link Between Prosocial Behavior and Mental Health 02.01.2026 28min

  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 skipping ads!✅ Your name in end credits of main full length videos, including Psychology Is Podcast videos✅ Unlock our community and direct chat
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  79: Change Your Environment for Mental Health 15.12.2025 1h 37min

  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.PDFJoin 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 our community and direct chat
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  78: Lorina Ventura | Therapy Must Include Movement 21.11.2025 58min

  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-free videos - No more skipping ads!✅ Your name in end credits of main full length videos, including Psychology Is Podcast videos✅ Unlock our community and direct chat
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  77: Rob Wipond | Uncovering Psychiatry's Forced Treatments 25.07.2025 1h 13min

  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
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  76: David Healy | The Antidepressant Deception 26.06.2025 1h 31min

  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 mental healthcare, especially for children.More David Healy https://davidhealy.orgJoin 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 our community and direct chat
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  75: Jennifer Giordano | Conventional Psychiatry is Unscientific 29.05.2025 1h 2min

  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/
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  74: Denelle Dixon | Stellar Blockchain for Human Flourishing 13.05.2025 54min

  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 Patreonhttps://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 our community and direct chatCreated byNick Fortino & Robert Daluz
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  73: Niklas Serning | The Sense and the Nonsense of Therapy 27.03.2025 1h 12min

  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-a-better-therapist-since-i-let-go-of-therapeutic-theoryVisit Dr. Serning: https://serning.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 our community and direct chat
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  72: Joanna Moncrieff | Depression is Not a Chemical Imbalance 04.03.2025 1h 4min

  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 analyses.Visit Dr. Moncrieff at https://joannamoncrieff.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 our community and direct chat
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  71: James W. Kalat | The Man Behind Psychology Textbooks 25.02.2025 51min

  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/James-KalatJoin 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 our community and direct chatPsychology Is Podcast with Nick FortinoCLIPShttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1CztxANXYAf7EaS-3924VZ1Y6iZ3xUHJFULL PODCASTShttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1CztxANXYAezQn2HcB4WoU3eSWsdxJMSPodcast Available on Other PlatformsApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychology-is-podcast/id1541021728Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/56LUz8rrjxXiwuRBiMZAxDCreated byNick Fortino & Robert Daluz
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  70: Christina Bjorndal | Holistic Well-Being 11.02.2025 1h 8min

  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==✨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 our community and direct chat
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  69: Nicholas Christakis | Our Psychological Blueprint 28.01.2025 57min

  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 also delves into the biological and evolutionary basis for why humans form social networks and how these structures affect individuals and societies. He joins Nick for a conversation about his work, particularly the insight in his recent book, Blueprint.✨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 our community and direct chat
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  68: Ellen Galinsky | The Great Potential of Teenage Years 14.01.2025 1h 16min

  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 our community and direct chat
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  67: Neseret Bemient | Why This Psychiatric Nurse Left After 17 Years 31.12.2024 1h 12min

  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, including Psychology Is Podcast videos✅ Unlock our community and direct chat
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  66: Truth About ADHD (A Deep Dive) 17.12.2024 23min

  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?si=RwucBOLlZzZiT6oe✨Join us on Patreonhttps://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 our community and direct chatPsychology Is Podcast with Nick FortinoCLIPShttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1CztxANXYAf7EaS-3924VZ1Y6iZ3xUHJFULL PODCASTShttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1CztxANXYAezQn2HcB4WoU3eSWsdxJMS
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  65: Todd Rose | They Don't Think What You Think They Think 03.12.2024 1h 12min

  "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 RoseThis 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 episode.✨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 our community and direct chat
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  64: Tomasz Starczewski | Surviving Antidepressant Withdrawal 19.11.2024 1h 3min

  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/psychologyis
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  63: Mariam Grossman | Thinking Deeply About Gender Ideology 19.09.2024 59min

  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
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  62: Julia Hotz | If Not Psych Drugs, Then What? 03.09.2024 1h 29min

  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 Patreon! https://patreon.com/psychologyis
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  61: Josef Witt-Doerring | Psychiatry is Not What You Think 09.07.2024 57min

  Dr. Josef (Side EffectsPodcast) 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