The Gold Standard with Mark S. Gold, MD
Join renowned psychiatrist and addiction expert Dr. Mark S. Gold as he hosts THE GOLD STANDARD, an insightful and dynamic video series featuring in-depth interviews with the world’s leading experts in psychiatry, addiction medicine, and cutting-edge healthcare. In each episode, Dr. Gold taps into the minds of thought leaders, groundbreaking researchers, and clinical pioneers, delving into the most pressing issues facing mental health and addiction treatment today.
Episodes
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Dr. David Pickar on Schizophrenia, Treatment Failures, and New Hope
In this episode of The Gold Standard, Dr. Mark Gold welcomes internationally recognized schizophrenia expert Dr. David Pickar.Dr. Pickar reflects on a lifetime devoted to understanding one of psychiatry's most devastating illnesses. The discussion explores schizophrenia's symptoms, causes, treatment challenges, deinstitutionalization, incarceration of the mentally ill, cannabis-related psy
Exercise, Dopamine, and the Science of Addiction Recovery | Dr. Peter Thanos
Dr. Mark Gold sits down with neuroscientist Dr. Peter Thanos to explore the science behind dopamine, addiction, exercise, and brain recovery.Dr. Thanos explains how exercise can restore dopamine signaling disrupted by substance use, reduce relapse risk, and serve as a powerful recovery tool across multiple addictions. The conversation also examines obesity research, bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medica
Dr. Kenneth Blum: The Reward Gene, Dopamine, and the Future of Addiction Science
Dr. Mark Gold sits down with pioneering neuroscientist and addiction researcher Dr. Kenneth Blum to discuss the discovery of the dopamine D2 receptor gene's connection to alcoholism, the origins of Reward Deficiency Syndrome, and the role dopamine plays in addiction, motivation, and behavior.Dr. Blum reflects on the groundbreaking 1990 study that helped launch psychiatric genetics, explains ho
Dr. Bertha Madras: Addiction Science, Cannabis, Youth Brain Development & Public Health Leadership
Dr. Mark Gold welcomes renowned neuroscientist and public health leader Dr. Bertha Madras for an in-depth discussion on addiction science, adolescent brain development, cannabis research, public policy, and the opioid crisis.Drawing from decades of groundbreaking research at Harvard Medical School and service as Deputy Director of Demand Reduction for the White House Office of National Drug Contro
Addiction Psychiatry and Vaccine Research | Thomas Kosten, MD
Dr. Tom Kosten, a leading expert in addiction psychiatry and neuroscience, shares groundbreaking insights into the evolution of addiction treatment, long-term recovery challenges, and emerging therapies—including vaccines targeting cocaine and fentanyl. He emphasizes the need to reframe addiction as a chronic brain disease requiring sustained, multifaceted care.Listen to this extraordinary convers
Mental Health IS Brain Health | Dr. Daniel Amen
What if everything we’ve been told about “mental health” is incomplete?In this powerful episode of The Gold Standard, Dr. Mark Gold sits down with renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen to discuss why brain health—not mental health—should be the focus of modern psychiatry.From addiction and cannabis myths to brain imaging, depression, and the future of psychiatric care, this
"Ketamine, Yale Psychiatry & the Future of Mental Health" with Dr. John Krystal
In this landmark episode of The Gold Standard, Dr. Mark Gold speaks with Dr. John Krystal, Chair of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and the longtime Editor‑in‑Chief of Biological Psychiatry. This in‑depth conversation traces the scientific origins of ketamine’s rapid antidepressant effects, the unique neuroscience culture at Yale, and how mechanism‑driven psychiatry is reshaping treatment fo
"Integrated Psychiatry, Leadership at Mayo Clinic, and Global Mental Health" with Dr. Teresa Rummans
Welcome to The Gold Standard with Dr. Mark Gold! In this insightful episode, Dr. Gold is joined by his longtime friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Teresa Rummans, Professor of Psychiatry and former Chair at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Together, they explore Dr. Rummans’ remarkable career, the unique Mayo Clinic psychiatry model, and the evolving landscape of mental health and addiction tr
"Integrated Psychiatry, Leadership at Mayo Clinic, and Global Mental Health" with Dr. Teresa Rummans
In this insightful episode, Dr. Gold is joined by his longtime friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Teresa Rummans, Professor of Psychiatry and former Chair at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Together, they explore Dr. Rummans’ remarkable career, the unique Mayo Clinic psychiatry model, and the evolving landscape of mental health and addiction treatment.
"Ultraprocessed Food Addiction" with Dr. Ashley Gearhardt & Dr. Mark Gold
Join Dr. Mark Gold in this insightful episode of *The Gold Standard* podcast as he welcomes Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, a leading researcher in the field of food addiction. Together, they explore the groundbreaking science behind ultraprocessed food addiction, its parallels with substance addiction, and the challenges facing recognition and treatment.
"Addiction Science, Epidemiology & Public Health Innovation" with Dr. Linda Cottler
Join Dr. Mark Gold in this compelling conversation with Dr. Linda Cottler, a trailblazing epidemiologist whose groundbreaking work has transformed our understanding of addiction, psychiatric comorbidity, behavioral health, and drug surveillance.From her early days in nursing to leading the landmark Epidemiological Catchment Area (ECA) study, Dr. Cottler has shaped the field through rigorous resear
Dr. Charles Nemeroff on Trauma, Psychedelics & the Future of Psychiatry
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of psychiatry, neuropharmacology, trauma research, and the integration of cutting-edge science with compassionate clinical care. Dr. Nemeroff is the Matthew P. Nemeroff Endowed Chair at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, director of the Institute for Early Life Adversity Research, co-director o
"Psychiatry, Ketamine, Opioids, and Advances in Biological Treatments" with Dr. Alan Schatzberg
Dr. Alan Schatzberg is a renowned American psychiatrist, currently serving as the Kenneth T. Norris, Jr. Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Mood Disorders Center. He is widely recognized for his groundbreaking research into the biology and treatment of depressive disorders.Dr. Schatzberg reflects on early efforts in the 1980s to biol
"Neuroscience, Clinical Trials, and the Future of Psychedelic Medicine” with Joshua Siegel, MD, PhD
This comprehensive dialogue between Dr. Mark Gold and Dr. Joshua Siegel highlights the remarkable scientific advancements and ongoing challenges in the field of psychedelic medicine. By integrating deep neuroscience with clinical rigor and ethical mindfulness, researchers are poised to transform mental health treatment paradigms. The interview underscores that while psychedelics hold tremendous pr
"Sugar Addiction, Brain Health & the Science Behind Food Cravings” with guest Dr. Nicole Avena
In this episode of The Gold Standard, Dr. Mark Gold welcomes Dr. Nicole Avena, a leading expert on food addiction and neuroscience. They discuss her groundbreaking research on sugar addiction, the impact of nutrition on brain health, and the importance of mindful eating. With over 17 million views on her TED talk, Dr. Avena shares insights on how food affects the brain and why this knowledge is cr
"Addictions, DSM-III, Brain Imaging & Psychedelics" with guest Charles F. Zorumski, MD
GUEST: Dr. Charles Zorumski is the Samuel B. Guze Professor and Head of Psychiatry, and Professor of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) in St. Louis. He also serves as Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Director of the Taylor Family Institute for Innovative Psychiatric Research.In this engaging conversation, Dr. Mark Gold interviews Dr. Zorumski about
"Addiction Medicine: From the Summer of Love to the Fentanyl Crisis" with guest David E. Smith, MD
This in-depth conversation between Dr. Mark Gold and Dr. David Smith explores the origins, evolution, and current challenges of addiction medicine in the United States. Dr. Smith, a pioneer in the field, recounts his groundbreaking work starting in 1967 with the founding of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic during the “Summer of Love” in San Francisco. He narrates the shift in societal and medical pe
"Culturally Informed Mental Health Care" with guest Sarah Vinson, MD
In this enlightening interview between Dr. Mark Gold and Dr. Sarah Vinson, they discuss Dr. Vinson’s remarkable journey to becoming the youngest chairman in a psychiatry department in the United States. She shares her experiences from growing up in rural Florida and her evolution from aspiring pediatrician to a leader in child and adolescent psychiatry, specifically focusing on trauma and forensic
"Cannabis Medicine" with guest Kevin P. Hill, M.D., M.H.S
In a comprehensive dialogue, Dr. Mark Gold converses with cannabis expert Dr. Kevin Hill to explore the clinical implications of cannabis use, focusing on its increasing potency over time and the implications for public health and addiction treatment. Dr. Hill recounts his journey from premed to cannabis specialization, sparked by his work in a partial hospital program helping patients with cannab
"Transforming Addiction Recovery" with guest Robert Dupont, MD
In this engaging dialogue between Dr. Gold and his guest Robert Dupont, MD, the two discuss significant milestones in Dr. Dupont’s medical career, particularly his pioneering work in addiction treatment and substance use research. From their heartfelt reminiscences to profound insights on addiction, they explore Dr. Dupont’s journey from his early passion for psychiatry, sparked by his childhood r
"Addiction Medicine's Future" with guest Brian S. Fuehrlein, MD, PhD
This engaging dialogue between Dr. Gold and Dr. Fuehrlein serves as a celebratory reminder of how far addiction psychiatry has come and the promising advancements that lie ahead. As the conversation navigates through personal histories, mentorship, innovative treatment approaches, and the challenges of stigma, it reinforces the critical importance of continued research and education in the field.
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