Psychology and Mental Health Podcasts

The Psych Files: Episode 129 (video): Science Shows Superstitions Actually Work! Sort of

Michael Britt — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:36:13 -0400

Okay, admit it - you have some kind of lucky charm on you, your car or in your house. And if you participate in any sport or performance activity you have some sort of ritual that you believe will...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #242 – The Red Book of C.G. Jung with Nancy Furlotti

David Van Nuys — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:38:49 -0400

Nancy Furlotti, M. A., is a Jungian Analyst in private practice in West Los Angeles and is past President of the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles. As a member of the faculty, she teaches, lectures and supervises candidates and interns. Nancy did her analytical training at the Los Angeles Institute while also participating in [...]

The Psych Files: Episode 128: Do Brain Training Games Work?

Michael Britt — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:57:40 -0400

You've probably heard about these Brain Training games. Do they really help you to keep your mind sharp? Will they prevent cognitive decline or slow the effects of alzheimer's disease? In this...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #241 – Jung in The Louisiana Gulf with Richard Chachere

David Van Nuys — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:28:28 -0400

The Psych Files: Episode 127 (video): Phrenology: Maybe They Were On To Something

Michael Britt — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:36:30 -0400

Everyone can picture one of those phrenology heads with personality traits drawn into different sections of the cranium. Was there anything to that? Well, not exactly. However, with the use of MRI...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #240 – Unconscious Mental Factors in HIV Infection with Peter B. Todd

David Van Nuys — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:47:46 -0400

Peter B. Todd B.A. (Honors, Psychology), MAPS graduated from Sydney University in 1968, becoming a member of the Australian Psychological Society in 1975. He started to work as a post graduate research psychologist at the School of Surgery, St. George Hospital (University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia) after his undergraduate degree in 1973. This [...]

The Psych Files: Episode 126: SuperNormal Stimuli: Is This Why We're Overweight?

Michael Britt — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:14:50 -0400

There are many reasons why it is difficult to lose weight, but have you considered how supernormal stimuli might be one of them? In this episode I discuss some of the ideas in the books Waistland...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #239 – Awakening Joy with James Baraz

David Van Nuys — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:29:42 -0400

The Psych Files: Episode 125: False Memories - How Can Your Memory Be So Bad?

Michael Britt — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:05:43 -0400

For some reason we believe that our memories are accurate. They are far from it. What we remember is a hodge-podge, a patchwork of images, stories, and bits and pieces from our past. In this...

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The Psych Files: Episode 124: Flashbulb Memories - Are They As Accurate As We Think?

Michael Britt — Mon, 31 May 2010 08:57:34 -0400

Would you be surprised if I told you that your memories of the attacks on September 11, 2001 are inaccurate? How much of what you remember of that day or of other Flashbulb Memories actually...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #238 – Exploring The Criminal Personality with Stanton Samenow

David Van Nuys — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:10:25 -0400

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Shrink Rap Radio: #237 – Dr. Dave Heads for Prague & Vienna

David Van Nuys — Sun, 16 May 2010 14:45:43 -0400

Hello everybody! This is just a short message for you all to let you know that I’ll be on the road and my next interview podcast may be a little later than usual. Today is Sunday, May 16, 2010 and tomorrow I get on a British Air flight to London and from London to Prague. [...]

Shrink Rap Radio: #236 – The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Therapies with Jonathan Shedler

David Van Nuys — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:00:06 -0400

Transcript Click here to go to his website! A psychology podcast by David Van Nuys, Ph.D.

The Psych Files: Episode 123 (video): What Does Your Dog Know About You?

Michael Britt — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:23:05 -0400

What do your dog and Shakespeare have in common? Well, they both use a Theory of Mind. Join me for this video episode in which I look at this fascinating idea of theory of mind and the unique and...

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The Shrink Is In: Brain Plasticity

Howard Gurr — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:00:00 -0400

Brain plasticity has been in the news the past few years. Years ago we thought the brain was hardwired and incurable. Now, we know that the brain can be malleable and new brain cells can be created. Books like, “The Brain that Changes Itself”, by Dr. Norman Doidge and “Save Your Brain:The 5 Things You Must Do to Keep Your Mind Young and Sharp” , by Dr. Paul Nussbaum, have presented evidence to show how the brain can change after damage and how to enhance thinking skills. There are also websites that have information or mind games that are purported to help increase or maintain cognitive functioning. Although I do not endorse any of these sites, or can prove without a shadow of a doubt that these mental games will help, they are interesting. For a good resource site go to www.sharpbrains.com. For computer internet brain training programs check out: www.lumosity.com, www.cognifit.com, and www.positscience.com

Shrink Rap Radio: #235a – Using Alchemical Archetypes in Jungian Analysis with Monika Wikman, PART 1

David Van Nuys — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:13:33 -0400

Due to the length of this episode, I’ve had to split it into two parts in order to get the audio to play properly. — DR. DAVE

Shrink Rap Radio: #235b – Using Alchemical Archetypes in Jungian Analysis with Monika Wikman, PART 2

David Van Nuys — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:41:32 -0400

Due to the length of this episode, I’ve had to split it into two parts in order to get the audio to play properly. — DR. DAVE

Shrink Rap Radio: #235 – Using Alchemical Archetypes in Jungian Analysis with Monika Wikman

David Van Nuys — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:40:54 -0400

The Psych Files: Episode 122: DSM-V and On Being Sane - Are Psychiatric Labels Really Harmful?

Michael Britt — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:31:05 -0400

What does the movie Shrek have to do with labeling, psychiatric illness and the self-fulfilling prophecy? In this episode I take a close look at the well-known Rosenhan study. This was the study in...

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The Psych Files: Episode 121 (corrected): Top 10 Psychology Apps for the iPad, iPhone, & IPod

Michael Britt — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:46:42 -0400

In this video episode I show you 10 of what I consider to be the best psychology apps in the app store. There are a lot of apps out there and many are not so good, but in this episode I pick out...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #234 – Psychoanalysis in Ireland with Paul Moore

David Van Nuys — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:50:37 -0400

Paul Moore B.A. Psych., M. Phil., M.Sc. is a psychologist and psychotherapist working in private practice in Dublin, Kilkenny & Carlow, Ireland. Paul is also a lecturer in psychology, teaching introductory psychology and social psychology on the undergraduate programme, at Carlow Institute of Technology, in the Life Long Learning department. He teaches courses in the [...]

The Psych Files: Episode 121: Top 10 Psychology Apps for the iPad, iPhone, & IPod

Michael Britt — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:09:47 -0400

The Psych Files: Episode 120: Big Words Make You Look Less Intelligent

Michael Britt — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:00:56 -0400

Have you ever deliberately replaced small words with bigger ones in order to sound more intelligent? Guess what - it usually doesn't work. In a series of studies Daniel Oppenheimer showed that...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #233 – NLP Modeling in Corporate Training with Tom Carroll

David Van Nuys — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:39:30 -0400

www.evolutionarylearning.com. After earning a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Oregon (with quite a few classes in economics and philosophy), he began his training/facilitating career as a community affairs officer for a non-profit food bank/food co-op program in the late ’80s. There he was a member of a business process improvement team and learned [...]

The Psych Files: Episode 119: Are You Lying in that Email?

Michael Britt — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:27:49 -0400

Have you ever been less than truthful in an email? Or perhaps a little more blunt or emotional than you might have been if you delivered your message in person? Why is it that people can sometimes...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #232 – Mindfulness and The Art of Choice with Karen Sherman, PhD

David Van Nuys — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:20:56 -0500

The Psych Files: Episode 118: Are You REALLY Listening? Sanford Meisner, Acting and Psychology

Michael Britt — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:32:08 -0500

A lot of people get into psychology because they think they are good listeners, but are you really a good listener? What does it mean to be a good listener? In this episode I look at a fascinating...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #231 – The Meditating Brain with Richard Davidson

David Van Nuys — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:07:51 -0500

Richard J. Davidson is the William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Director of the W.M. Keck Laboratory for Functional Brain Imaging and Behavior, the Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience and the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds, Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in [...]

The Psych Files: Episode 117: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - An Interview with Bobbi

Michael Britt — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:20:12 -0500

What is it like to live with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD? Listen to this interview with a young woman who deals with OCD every day and you'll get a much better understanding of what OCD is...

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The Shrink Is In: Health Insurers Have Banner Year- Did You Make More Money In 2009?

Howard Gurr — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:39:59 -0500

Did you make more money in 2009 than in any other year of your life? I doubt it! In these financial times, most American’s would have to say, "No." Most companies had problems in 2009, and some large corporations and banks even had to be bailed out by the government. Well, in today’s podcast I present information from an article that came across my computer that shows how 4 out of the 5 major health insurance companies made more money in 2009 than the year before. The one company that did not make more money still profited quite nicely. It seems clear to me that these companies are not out to protect the public’s needs. They sell themselves as being there to help the public, but, in reality they are like any other company that is oriented toward making a profit for their stock holders and CEO’s. Regardless of your position on the question of universal health insurance in America, this information should make you question if health insurance companies need to be better regulated and whether these companies need to be investigated for their practices. Listen and you decide.

The Psych Files: Episode 116: Social Loafing - Don't Be a Sucker or a Free Loader!

Michael Britt — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:08:16 -0500

Do you like working in a group? Most people don't because they're afraid that they'll have to do most of the work (wind up being a sucker) and that other group members won't do their share of the...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #230 – 101 Exercises For The Soul with Bernie Siegel, MD

David Van Nuys — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:14:56 -0500

Dr. Bernie Siegel is a well-known proponent of alternative approaches to healing that heal not just the body, but the mind and soul as well. His 2005 book, 101 Exercises For The Soul has just been released in paperback. Bernie, as his friends and patients call him, studied medicine at Colgate University and Cornell [...]

The Shrink Is In: The Funny Guy Can Get The Girl!

Howard Gurr — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:19:33 -0500

Today's podcast is a review of two studies that suggest women may be more likely to have a long-term relationship with guys who they find funny. It appears women rate funny guys as more intelligent than guys who are not so funny. And being funny may be seen as an attribute that makes the male a better catch.

Shrink Rap Radio: #229 – A Jungian View of The Unlived Life with Jerry Ruhl

David Van Nuys — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:44:21 -0500

www.jerryruhlrobertjohnson.com. A Psychology Podcast by David Van Nuys, Ph.D.

The Psych Files: Episode 115 (Video): Violent Video Games - What Does the Research Say?

Michael Britt — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:51:23 -0500

ecent research on violent video games is pretty conclusive and you're not going to like it. There's good evidence that people if you play violent video games you might be less likely to a) notice...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #228 – Positive Psychology Coaching with John Schinnerer

David Van Nuys — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:18:34 -0500

John Schinnerer, Ph.D. is in private practice helping individuals learn happiness by mitigating destructive emotions and fostering constructive emotions. Using positive psychology, he helps clients achieve happy, thriving, meaningful lives. He graduated summa cum laude from U.C. Berkeley with a Ph.D. in educational psychology. Dr. Schinnerer has been an executive and psychologist for over 12 [...]

The Shrink Is In: "Building a Love That Lasts"- the new book from Dr. Charles and Elizabeth Schmitz

Howard Gurr — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:21:46 -0500

Today I am happy to have Dr. Charles and Elizabeth Schmitz return as guests to THE SHRINK IS IN. If you have been a long time listener to my podcast you may recall that I spoke to the Schmitz’ last year about their book, “Golden Anniversaries”. The Schmitz' are America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts and multiple award-winning authors, they have helped audiences around the world answer questions about love, marriage, and relationships. Their distinguished careers include over 65 awards, 350 books, articles and manuscripts, 1000 speeches, and frequent media appearances. With 26 years of research on relationships and successful marriage on six continents of the world and their own 43–year marriage, the Doctors know what makes relationships work. Today we are going to talk about their new book, “Building a Love That Lasts”, which provides more surprising insights on creating successful relationships. The new book reveals how to sustain a long-term loving marriage. In addition to exploring the seven key ingredients that define a successful marriage–togetherness, truthfulness, respect and kindness, staying fit, joint finances, tactile communication, and surprise and unpredictability–the authors have included hundreds of insightful and practical interviews with happy couples. Elizabeth and Charles also have a new website www.simplethingsmatter.com and a blog called “building Great Marriages” for www. psychologytoday.com.

The Psych Files: Episode 114 (video): Finding Little Albert

Michael Britt — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:19:31 -0500

Little Albert - one of the most famous subjects in the history of psychology - has finally been identified. Researchers spent 7 years tracking down every possible lead in order to discover who John...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #227 – Reclaiming Your Real Self with Rick Johnson

David Van Nuys — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:52:35 -0500

Dr. Rick Johnson has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from New Mexico State University as well as masters and post-masters training in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic. He is currently associate professor and department chair of Counselor Education at Portland State University. Previously, he was [...]

The Psych Files: Episode 113: Interview with Scott Lilienfeld on the 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology

Michael Britt — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:41:18 -0500

I interview Dr. Scott Lilienfeld, author of 50 Myths of Popular Psychology and we talk about, a) whether the polygraph actually works, b) whether women really talk more than men, c) does handwriting...

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The Shrink Is In: How Exercise Does Reduce Stress

Howard Gurr — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:50:43 -0500

We now have data with rats that shows how exercise creates new, calmer brain cells. I talk about the research and the implications for humans.

Shrink Rap Radio: #226 - Dream Sight with Jane Teresa Anderson

David Van Nuys — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:12:42 -0500

The Psych Files: Episode 112: Evolutionary Psychology - David Buss Responds to Critics Part 2

Michael Britt — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:42:21 -0500

In part 2 of my interview with David Buss, he responds to more criticisms of evolutionary psychology. Here's what we cover: a) does evolutionary psychology just give criminals another reason not to...

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The Psych Files: Episode 111: Evolutionary Psychology - David Buss Responds to Critics

Michael Britt — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:36:42 -0500

There has been a lot of criticism of evolutionary psychology. How do researchers respond? One of the leading researchers in this field - Dr. David Buss of the University of Texas responds to these...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #225 - The Neuroscience of Meditation with Sara Lazar

David Van Nuys — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:50:23 -0500

The Shrink Is In: Seasonal Affective Disorder Revisited

Howard Gurr — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:23:54 -0500

Today’s show is a follow up to a previous show on Seasonal Affective Disorder-SAD. Today, I review what to look out for when purchasing light boxes and two other treatments found to have some positive effects for patients with Seasonal Affective Disorder

The Psych Files: Episode 110: Narcissism Among Celebrities, on Facebook and in Shakespeare

Michael Britt — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:29:16 -0500

Are celebrities really more narcissistic than you are? Is your Facebook page telling the world that you are a narcissist? And finally: who is Shakespeare's most narcissistic character? I'll give...

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Shrink Rap Radio: #224 - Trekking Alone in The Wilderness with J.R. Harris

David Van Nuys — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:55 -0500

J. Robert (“J.R.”) Harris is one of my market research colleagues who is also an adventurer and explorer. His resume includes more than 40 wilderness expeditions over the past 30 years to remote places such as Alaska, Tasmania, Iceland, Patagonia, Lapland, the Australian Outback, Greenland and Tanzania. Many of these treks were solo. In recognition [...]

Shrink Rap Radio: #223 - Seeking Wisdom in ExtremeSolitude with Robert Kull

David Van Nuys — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:37:43 -0500

Robert Kull, Ph.D. teaches through an online university and is author of the 2009 book, Solitutde: Seeking Wisdom in Extremes. Transcript Years after a motorcycle accident left him with one leg, Bob Kull traveled to a remote island in the Patagonia wilderness with supplies to live completely alone for a year. He sought to explore [...]

The Psych Files: Episode 109: Correlation and Causation

Michael Britt — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:13:10 -0500

Looking for examples of correlation and causation? You've heard it a million times: correlation doesn't mean causation. Here's a humorous look at this topic that I think really drives home the...

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