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Oct. 26, 2022

21. Hug From My Therapist; Sibling Conflict and a Dying Parent

Our first question is from a listener who would like a hug from his therapist. Our second question comes from someone dealing with sibling conflict and a dying parent. Please submit your questions (voicemail or email message) at our website:...

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Oct. 12, 2022

20. Cheating on your Therapist; Virtual Therapy

In this episode a listener has a question about cheating on his therapist; our second question comes from someone who is getting tired of virtual appointments and would like to get back in the office to see her therapist in …

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Sept. 28, 2022

19. Helping a Paranoid Friend

In this episode a listener asks how to support a friend with sudden onset paranoid delusions. We discuss possible diagnoses like brief psychotic disorder and review a few different types of interventions. Please submit your questions (voicemail...

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Sept. 7, 2022

18. Perfectionism and Procrastination; Building Trust with a Therapist

In this episode we answer 2 questions. The first listener has a question about perfectionism. Among other things, we discuss the connection between perfectionism and procrastination. Our second listener wants to know how to build trust with...

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Aug. 24, 2022

17. Medication versus Therapy; Angry With My Therapist

We answer 2 questions in this episode. The first listener wants to know how we choose between psychotherapy and medications in the treatment of anxiety and depression. Tangents include a recent sensationalized article about the serotonin...

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Aug. 3, 2022

16. Competing with a friend in therapy; Is my therapist prepared?

We have 2 listener questions. Our first listener sees the same therapist as her friend and is feeling jealous about their relationship. We explore the different sides of this triangle. The second listener has questions about the way her...

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July 6, 2022

15. Spouse Demands Therapy; Therapist on Vacation

We answer 2 listener questions: The spouse of our first listener is insisting that they get couple's therapy and that he see an individual therapist. Our second listener feels conflicted about their therapist taking an extend...

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June 15, 2022

14. "Trust the Process"; Humor in Therapy; Emotional Growth

We answer 3 unrelated listener questions: what's meant by "trust the process"; how do you feel about humor in therapy; and a question about emotional growth. We would love to get your questions or feedback. Please send us an audio …

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May 25, 2022

13. Death of a Therapist; What's in Your Notes?

We answer 2 listener questions. The first listener has questions about the recent, unexpected death of their therapist. We're honored to share this moving story about the importance of a therapeutic relationship. The second l...

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May 16, 2022

12. Regression

We answer a listener's question about regression in therapy. We discuss adult tantrums, man flu and hanger among other things. We read a lot into the question and hopefully answer it by the end. Please send us your questions ...

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April 27, 2022

11. Rupture, Repair; How Much Do You Care?

We have 2 listener questions this episode. The first listener asks how to address ruptures in a therapeutic relationship and notices they often agitate their therapist. The second listener wonders how therapists avoid becomin...

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April 14, 2022

10. Psychedelics in Psychiatry

We answer a listener’s question about the use of psychedelic drugs in psychiatry.

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March 23, 2022

9. Qualifying for Therapy; Social Awkwardness as a Psychiatrist

We answer 2 listener questions: An expectant father wants to know if he qualifies for therapy. The second listener wants to know if being a psychiatrist makes for awkward social interactions. Submit your question for an episode at our website: …

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March 9, 2022

8. Is Too Much Therapy Making Me Worse?

A listener wants to know if it's possible to stay in therapy for too long or if therapy can make you worse. Submit your question for an episode at our website: Follow the show online at: https://www.facebook.com/callthepsychiatrists/...

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Feb. 23, 2022

7. Picking the Right Therapist

A listener wants to get back into therapy and has questions about how to find the best fit. Everyone knows you need a good relationship with your therapist to get the best possible outcome. Our listener is interested in tryin...

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Feb. 9, 2022

6. Bipolar Overdiagnosis; Therapeutic Alliance

We answer 2 listener questions : "Why is Bipolar Disorder overdiagnosed?" and "Why do you make such a big deal out of the therapeutic relationship?" Please send in your comments or ask a question for the next episode! You can...

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Jan. 26, 2022

5. Romantic Feelings in Therapy

We answer a listener's question about how to manage romantic feelings towards their psychiatrist/therapist. We discuss the possible functions and the benefits of resolving an erotic transference. Please let us know if you hav...

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Jan. 12, 2022

4. Boundaries and _The Shrink Next Door_

This episode is all about boundaries in a therapeutic relationship. We discuss the hit podcast and Apple TV show The Shrink Next Door. We cover the Goldwater Rule, disclosures, dual relationships, boundary crossings and bound...

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Dec. 22, 2021

3. Review of _Hidden Valley Road_ by Robert Kolker

By request, we review the national bestseller and Oprah's Book Club pick Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker. The book details the lives of an American family with 12 children, 6 of whom...

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Dec. 8, 2021

2. Breaking Up with Your Psychiatrist; Electroconvulsive Therapy

We answer a listener's question about how to break up with your psychiatrist or psychotherapist. In the second half of the episode we discuss the history and current use of electroconvulsive therapy. Submit your questions for...

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Dec. 1, 2021

1. TV and Movie Psychiatrists; Pregnancy and Psychiatric Medication

We answer a listener’s question about pop culture representations of psychiatrists. We talk about the 3 main categories of TV and movie psychiatrists and give examples of some of our favorites. In the second half of the show ...

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Nov. 21, 2021

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