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The Gold Standard with Mark S. Gold, MD

The Gold Standard with Mark S. Gold, MD

Hatherleigh Behavioral Health 16 Episodes Aug 15, 2026

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

Dr. Kenneth Blum: The Reward Gene, Dopamine, and the Future of Addiction Science
Dr. Kenneth Blum: The Reward Gene, Dopamine, and the Future of Addiction Science Aug 15, 2026 00:35:35 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. Bertha Madras: Addiction Science, Cannabis, Youth Brain Development & Public Health Leadership Aug 3, 2026 00:56:16 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
Addiction Psychiatry and Vaccine Research | Thomas Kosten, MD Jul 14, 2026 00:52:04 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
Mental Health IS Brain Health | Dr. Daniel Amen Jun 22, 2026 00:43:09 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
"Ketamine, Yale Psychiatry & the Future of Mental Health" with Dr. John Krystal Jun 1, 2026 00:53:44 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
"Integrated Psychiatry, Leadership at Mayo Clinic, and Global Mental Health" with Dr. Teresa Rummans May 1, 2026 00:50:03 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
"Integrated Psychiatry, Leadership at Mayo Clinic, and Global Mental Health" with Dr. Teresa Rummans May 1, 2026 00:50:03 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
"Ultraprocessed Food Addiction" with Dr. Ashley Gearhardt & Dr. Mark Gold Apr 1, 2026 00:51:32 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
"Addiction Science, Epidemiology & Public Health Innovation" with Dr. Linda Cottler Mar 9, 2026 00:51:32 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
Dr. Charles Nemeroff on Trauma, Psychedelics & the Future of Psychiatry Dec 18, 2025 01:01:48 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
"Psychiatry, Ketamine, Opioids, and Advances in Biological Treatments" with Dr. Alan Schatzberg Sep 22, 2025 00:54:24 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
"Neuroscience, Clinical Trials, and the Future of Psychedelic Medicine” with Joshua Siegel, MD, PhD Aug 18, 2025 00:55:17 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

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