The Telepsychiatrist
A podcast designed to demystify and humanize the psychiatric experience
Episodes
18 episodes
Episode 17: Demystifying Mindfulness Eating, and Binge Eating Disorder with Bernadette
More than one BILLION of earth's humans are obese. which is important because this condition is an indicator of such a wide range of other health issues. The three discuss mindful eating; really taking into account the feelings and experience o...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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52:52
Episode 16: Demystifying Humor in Mental Health with Carol and Stephen
In this episode, Dr Midiri and Nam interview humor academics, Stephen and Carol about their personal and professional experiences with humor. They examine what it means to be funny, types of humor, and how it applies to the human conditio...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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28:11
Episode 15: Humanizing Trauma/PTSD, and Demystifying Art Therapy with Carrie Ishee
This episode features the heart-wrenching story of Carrie and her unimaginable experience of being prayed upon by one of the people in which she should have been able to trust the most – her therapist and psychiatrist. This stunning story goes ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:02:26
Episode 14: Humanizing ADHD with Callie and Stephen
In this episode, Dr Midiri and Nam talk through ADHD with two patients; one 10 year old boy and one adult woman. They review criteria for hyperactive, inattentive, and combined type presentations. Dr Midiri shares her own story ab...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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49:40
Episode 13: Demystifying Attachment Theory with Julie Menanno
At the top of season 2, Dr Midiri introduces Nam; her new comedian co-host. Nam reveals what he doesn’t want anyone to know about him.Then, Dr Midiri and Nam talk attachment theory with the wise Julie Menanno MA, a Licensed Marriage and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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55:24
Episode 12: Humanizing and Demystifying Intimate Partner Violence with Dr. Zappert and Dina
Description In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews TWO mental health professionals and discusses the delicate and relevant subject of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV.) Dr. Zappert is an expert on the top...
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30:55
Episode 11: Demystifying the Magic Mushroom with Mycology Psychology
DescriptionHave you seen something recently about magic mushrooms and mental health? You're not alone! In this episode join Dr. Jodi Midiri as she interviews Rome and Victoria, the Wise Women of Mycology Psych...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:29
Episode 10: Humanizing Catatonia with Carrie
DescriptionIn this episode, Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews her patient Carrie, who suffers from depression and later went on to develop catatonia. Together they discuss the bizarre signs and symptoms of catatonia, why ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:35
Episode 9: Demystifying Psychiatric Training with Dr. Faddel Chouman
DescriptionIn this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews a first year psychiatric trainee, Dr. Faddel Chouman. Together, the two talk about the challenges and rewards in their chosen career paths. Dr. Chouman...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:13
Episode 8: Humanizing Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Don
DescriptionIn this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews her patient Don, a farmer who has suffered from Generalized Anxiety Disorder since transitioning into retirement. Together they discuss the diagnostic criter...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:52
Episode 7: Demystifying Colombia's Mental Health Challenges with Dr. Nora Ayola
DescriptionIn this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri travels to Cartagena, Colombia and interviews a young, up-and-coming doctor, Dr. Nora Ayola. The two talk about the current state of mental health care ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:56
Episode 6: Humanizing Gender Dysphoria with Kristy
Description In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews her patient Kristy, a transgender woman, who discusses the diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria, and the challenges she has faced during her life.In...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:48
Episode 5: Demystifying Mindful Self-Compassion with Colleen O'Brien
DescriptionHard on yourself? In the US, 80% of us treat others much better than we treat ourselves. In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews Colleen, a licensed therapist and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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40:14
Episode 4: Humanizing Acute Stress Disorder with Karen
In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews her patient Karen, who was working with Dr. Midiri for depression and coping with her husband’s dementia.Karen, the main caretaker of her husband, was involved in a motor vehicle accident that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:21
Episode 3: Demystifying Kenya's Mental Health Challenges with Dr. David Ndetei
In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri travels to Nairobi, Kenya and interviews the legendary Dr Ndetei, a psychiatry researcher. In this personal and eye-opening discussion, Dr Ndetei talks about all things mental health in Africa as wel...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:15
Episode 2: Humanizing Bipolar Disorder with Amy
DescriptionIn this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews her patient, Amy, who describes her struggles and triumphs associated with her Bipolar diagnosis.In this personal and insightful discussion, Amy talks about h...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:43