Psychology Is Podcast
Psychology Is Podcast features psychologist Nick Fortino in conversations with influential thought leaders about topics in psychology. Episodes examine modern-day psychiatry, social dynamics, politics, therapy, transformation, intimate relationships, and the psychology of serial killers. The show is created by Nick Fortino and Robert Daluz.
Episodes
80: The Link Between Prosocial Behavior and Mental Health
In a world often filled with chaos and uncertainty, the act of helping one another stands out as a beacon of hope. I explore the fascinating dynamics of pro-social behavior—why we choose to help those around us. We uncover the underlying motives that drive us to act with kindness and compassion.Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skipping a
79: Change Your Environment for Mental Health
Ever wondered how much our environment shapes our mental state? The power of the situation influences our perceptions, emotions, and behaviors more than we think. Nick looks into famous studies that take a deep dive into this.On Being Sane in Insane Places: https://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/psychology/FacultySites/Horvat/OnBeingSaneInInsanePlaces.PDFJoin us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyi
78: Lorina Ventura | Therapy Must Include Movement
Mental health one step at a time. Join us as somatic psychotherapist, Lorina Ventura, shares how somatic therapy integrates body movement to enhance emotional healing. This approach can help you break free from negative cycles and truly connect with yourself.More from Lorina: https://www.instagram.com/movement_therapist_/Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free
77: Rob Wipond | Uncovering Psychiatry's Forced Treatments
Investigative journalist, and author of "Your Consent is Not Required" shares his findings on what really goes on in psychiatric detention.More Rob Wipond: https://robwipond.com
76: David Healy | The Antidepressant Deception
Nick Fortino and renowned psychiatrist Dr. David Healy look at modern psychiatry and psychopharmacology. Dr. Healy, a vocal critic of the pharmaceutical industry's influence, exposes how the "serotonin myth" emerged from marketing, reveals how antidepressants (SSRIs) can blunt emotions and cause iatrogenic harm, and discusses the public health crisis of long-term drug use, urging a reevaluation of
75: Jennifer Giordano | Conventional Psychiatry is Unscientific
Psychiatrist talks about her experience in psychiatry residency, how she questioned the belief system she learned, and her process of redefining her treatment approach. She highlights the glaring misconceptions that justify the default mode of practice in psychiatry. And she shares her insight on how to safely withdraw from psychiatric drugs.For more Dr. Giordano - https://www.trueyoupsych.com/
74: Denelle Dixon | Stellar Blockchain for Human Flourishing
Stellar Lumens (XLM) CEO, Denelle Dixon sits with Nick Fortino to discuss the implications of blockchain technology on society across all borders.Visit Denelle at https://x.com/DenelleDixon✨Join us on Patreonhttps://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skipping ads!✅ Your name in end credits of main full length videos, including Psychology Is Podcast videos✅ Unlock ou
73: Niklas Serning | The Sense and the Nonsense of Therapy
Is therapy scientific? Do some of the common practices and beliefs that define therapy in modern times actually do harm? The brilliant psychotherapist Niklas Serning joins us for a conversation about how his thinking as a therapist has evolved. "I have let go of therapeutic theory, and I think I am a better therapist for it."Here's the link the article that we discuss: https://aeon.co/essays/i-am-
72: Joanna Moncrieff | Depression is Not a Chemical Imbalance
Dr. Moncrieff's 2022 umbrella review of the serotonin theory of depression became one of the most widely read and influential papers of modern times, ranking in the top 5% of all scientific papers ever written. In light of the extreme interest, Dr. Moncrieff wrote a new book--Chemical Imbalance: The Making and Unmaking of a Serotonin Myth. She joins the podcast to share her discoveries and analyse
71: James W. Kalat | The Man Behind Psychology Textbooks
James W. Kalat is a Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State, and a renowned psychologist and author. He is best known for his widely used textbooks on biological psychology and introductory psychology. He shares his reflections on the search for understanding, how textbooks come into existence, and on decades of being a psychology professor. More from James: https://www.researchgate.net/profile
70: Christina Bjorndal | Holistic Well-Being
Dr. Christina Bjorndal blesses Psychology Is with her wisdom and well rounded knowledge about how to establish and maintain well-being. She draws upon her personal experience with extremely challenging mental health struggles and her extensive experience as a naturopathic doctor.Visit Christina https://www.instagram.com/drchrisbjorndal?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
69: Nicholas Christakis | Our Psychological Blueprint
Dr. Nicholas Christakis is a Sterling Professor of Social and Natural Science at Yale. He is known for his research on the influence of social networks in determining behaviors and health phenomena in human populations. He explores how social factors affect biological and social functioning, illustrating that behaviors like smoking, happiness, and obesity can spread through social ties. Christakis
68: Ellen Galinsky | The Great Potential of Teenage Years
Ellen talks working with Mr. Rogers, and her new book, 'The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens’.Visit Ellen Galinsky https://ellengalinsky.com✨Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skipping ads!✅ Your name in end credits of main full length videos, including Psychology Is Podcast videos✅ Unlock our commu
67: Neseret Bemient | Why This Psychiatric Nurse Left After 17 Years
Former psychiatric nurse shares her experience treating patients in a psychiatric unit, and what lead to her approaching mental illness holistically.Visit Neseret Bemient: https://youtube.com/@neseretbemient?si=Voqh6SvKZpYUc5AV✨Join us on Patreon https://patreon.com/psychologyis✅ Early access to ad-free videos - No more skipping ads!✅ Your name in end credits of main full length videos, including
66: Truth About ADHD (A Deep Dive)
In light of wide range of responses to my recent article and video on ADHD, I've dedicated this podcast episode to a deeper analysis of ADHD, and to respond to some unfavorable comments. Think through this with me!Here are links to the original Mad in America article, and video which accompanied it.https://www.madinamerica.com/2024/10/adhd-and-weak-muscle-disorder/https://youtu.be/kXNGwJiXpLs?si=R
65: Todd Rose | They Don't Think What You Think They Think
"We live in challenging times: there is enormous pressure to go along to get along, to stay silent, or to lie about our private beliefs in order to belong. But blind conformity is never good for anyone." - Todd RoseThis blind conformity is especially harmful when we are conforming our beliefs to what we think people believe, but the people don't even really believe that. This is the topic of this
64: Tomasz Starczewski | Surviving Antidepressant Withdrawal
Psychiatric surviver who struggled with antidepressants, but ultimately successful at tapering off all drugs including Paroxetine, and Sertraline. Tomasz now guides individuals on the path to recovery from antidepressant withdrawal and PSSD.
Visit Tomasz's website https://protracted-withdrawal.com/
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63: Mariam Grossman | Thinking Deeply About Gender Ideology
Author of Lost in Trans Nation, Dr. Mariam Grossman joins Nick for a thoughtful conversation about modern gender ideology and how it can misguide people who don't conform to rigid gender stereotypes. This is a charged topic, and we handle it with care.
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62: Julia Hotz | If Not Psych Drugs, Then What?
A life of mental wellbeing is possible without psychiatry… but how?
Social prescribing is simple, yet a promising answer to healing and living healthy psychologically. Nick Fortino and journalist, Julia Hotz discuss these evidence-based, harmless, effective interventions that drug hyper-prescribing psychiatrists so blatantly overlook.
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61: Josef Witt-Doerring | Psychiatry is Not What You Think
Dr. Josef (Side EffectsPodcast) shares surprising truths he's uncovered while working in the field of psychiatry.✨Get AD FREE early access and your name in videos through our Patreon! https://patreon.com/psychologyis
60: Steven Hassan | Cults and Mind Control
Dr. Hassan is the world’s foremost expert on mind control and the psychology of cults and we have a fascinating conversation based on his seminal book, Combatting Cult Mind Control. We are all vulnerable to mind control because we are all vulnerable to the situational factors that make an individual vulnerable to mind control.Learn more about Dr. Hassan's work here: freedomofmind.com✨Want to suppo
59: Patrick Hahn | Medicalization of Childhood
In this conversation, Nick interviews Dr. Patrick Hahn--author of multiple books, including Obedience Pills--about the nature of an ADHD diagnosis, the way that the public has been misled about it, and the problems with the most common treatments for it. Nick boldly asserts that the way that ADHD diagnoses halt the search for an actual condition explaining inattentiveness and impulsivity, and the
58: Kent Shultz | Escaping a Web of Psychiatry
Psychiatric survivor's candid story. Kent openly shares with Nick the details of what led him to see a psychiatrist, and the misdiagnoses, and overprescribing that ensued.✨Want to support Psychology Is? Visit https://patreon.com/psychologyis
57: Dawn Neumann | Traumatic Brain Injury and Recovery
Can someone recover from brain injury? Is football safe enough for kids to play? What is Alexithymia? All these questions and more are answered as Nick Fortino sits with brain rehabilitation specialist, Dawn Neumann.✨Want to sponsor Psychology Is? Visit https://patreon.com/psychologyisCreated by Nick Fortino & Robert Daluz
56: Jaclyn Long | IFS: Internal Family Systems Therapy
Like members of a family, are our minds made up of multiple parts? Nick sits with marriage and family therapist Jaclyn Long to explore the intriguing concepts of the Internal Family Systems.If you're interested in pursuing IFS therapy in California, here is a link to the Mindful Child and Family Therapy Center: www.mcaft.com/appointment✨Want to sponsor Psychology Is? Visit https://patreon.com/psyc
55: Stephen Costello | Logotherapy and Secrets to Happiness
Logotherapist Dr. Stephen Costello sits down with Nick for a profound conversation about the vital role that meaning plays in our psychological well-being, and in our ability to endure adversity. Dr. Costello shares fascinating details about the legendary life of Viktor Frankl, and eloquently explains the principles of logotherapy.
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54: Eric FitzMedrud | Better Sex Comes By Being a Better Man
The importance of men’s understanding of consent is at the forefront of this conversation. Nick Fortino sits with Dr. FitzMedrud, Author of The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex. They go over all the nuances and best practices when approaching your partner or anyone sexually.
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53: Kristal DeSantis | A Relationship Guide for Men
Are you wanting to love your girlfriend or wife better? Would learning your attachment style help? Find out in this episode with Kristal DeSantis, auther of STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man.
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52: Henry Emmons | Chemistry of Joy and Calm
Psychiatrist Henry Emmons joins psychologist Nick Fortino in conversation on the 52nd of the Psychology Is Podcast. This is a refreshing dialogue between thoughtful professionals with different backgrounds. We discuss psychiatric drug treatment, the basics of mental health, mindfulness, and how to deal with anxious thinking.
To hear more from Dr. Emmons, listen to the Joy Lab Podcast: https://ww
51: Ann Bracken | Story of Overmedication and Recovery
The Psychiatric Survivors Movement has been growing for decades. There are multitudinous people who have been harmed by interventions irresponsibly conducted/prescribed by psychiatrists. Author and educator Ann Bracken is one such survivor. In the 51st episode of the Psychology Is Podcast, she tells her story about being depressed and overmedicated, then overcoming her depression and recovering fr
50: Jim Gottstein | Too Evil to be Believable: Zyprexa Papers Expose Fraud
Study referenced at 17:15 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21300943/
49: Anna Lembke | Addictive Drugs are Still Addictive If Prescribed
Stanford psychiatrist and Medical Director Anna Lembke joins Nick Fortino on the 49th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for an important conversation about a profound problem in our culture: many doctors, and especially psychiatrists, have become drug dealers. A health care system thoroughly contaminated by financial interests, a disempowering and erroneous cultural paradigm about the nature of
48: David Cohen | Psychiatry’s Scientific Emptiness
"Psychiatry's most fundamental characteristic is its ignorance," wrote Raymond Dolan in his recent review of psychiatric literature. In this episode, UCLA professor Dr. David Cohen shares an excerpt from this study and others. He also describes the big picture, bringing to light the many elements that constitute the modern day mental health so-called care. In sum, psychiatry is scientifically emp
47: Kendra Campbell | Psychiatrist Changes Her Ways
Dr. Kendra Campbell is bold, brilliant, and honest. A traditionally trained psychiatrist, Dr. Campbell recognized the irreconcilable flaws at the core of modern psychiatry--the invalidity of its diagnoses, its bogus chemical imbalance theory, and the harmful nature of its treatments--and changed her ways. In the most admirable fashion, she takes responsibility for misleading patients about the nat
46: Sami Timimi | Insane Psychiatry
Dr. Sami Timimi is a practicing child psychiatrist in the UK, but his practice is in direct contrast to the dominant ideology in psychiatry. This insane and horribly problematic ideology is exactly what Dr. Nick and Dr. Sami deconstruct in this important conversation. Dr. Sami’s recent book is entitled Insane Medicine.
45: Bruce E. Levine | The Rise and Fall of Psychiatry
Clinical psychologist Dr. Bruce Levine joins Nick for a conversation about historical and modern practices in the field of psychiatry. The conversation is based on Dr. Levine's new book, A Profession Without Reason: The Crisis of Contemporary Psychiatry Untangled and Solved by Spinoza, Freethinking, and Radical Enlightenment.
44: Aaron Stark | I Was Almost A School Shooter
This is one of the most important conversations we have ever had on the Psychology Is Podcast. Listen to this in-depth conversation with Aaron Stark, a man who almost carried out a school shooting before being redirected by the love, kindness, acknowledgement, and friendship. Aaron's story is intense. It's fraught with trauma. But what shines through his story is the power of friendship, the power
43: Jerry Duberstein | Insight from a Couples Therapist of 40 Years
In relationship, you want to maintain individual autonomy, and you also want security. Many people believe you can't have both, but you can. Dr. Jerry Duberstein has been a couples therapist for over 40 years. He and his wife co-wrote the book, Relationship Transformation: A Practical Guide for Couples Who Want to be Free and Connected. In this conversation, Jerry shares his insight into how to fe
42: Beverley Thomson | Examining Antidepressant Harm
Nick sits down with author Beverley Thomson for a conversation about antidepressant drugs. What are the desirable effects of these drugs? What are the adverse effects? Beverley examined this topic extensively to write her book Antidepressed. She shares her knowledge and insight here.
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41: Chris Ferguson | Video Games Are Not Bad for You
The video game industry has grown rapidly since the 1980's. Almost instantly they caused many to question the dangers of exposing our kids to extreme violence found in first-person shooters like Call of Duty or mature subject matter found in games like Grand Theft Auto. Chris Ferguson set out to find the truth. Are violent games actually harmful? Is gaming increasing mental issues in children? Lis
40: Psychiatric Survivor Shares His Story
The Psychology Is Podcast has featured authors, journalists, psychologists, and psychiatrists about the problems inherent in modern psychiatry. In this episode, we hear a personal story of a man who endured unnecessarily pathologizing diagnoses and damaging, ongoing drug prescriptions, and how he was able to free himself from the harm of modern psychiatric practices.
39: Joel Wong | Masculinities Across Cultures and Individuals
Indiana University Psychology Professor Dr. Joel Wong joins Nick Fortino on the 39th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the psychology of masculinity.
38: Kirk Schneider | Existential-Integrative Therapy, and How to Cultivate 'Awe'
Dr. Kirk Schneider is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of many books, including The Psychology of Existence and The Paradoxical Self. Dr. Scheider is also a leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-integrative psychology. In this conversation, we discuss existential integrative therapy, the power of presence and how to be present, the sense of awe, and more.
37: Kelly Brogan | Well-being Without Psychiatric Drugs
Dr. Kelly Brogan performed a very unique human feat; she changed her mind. She was trained as an MD and psychiatrist at prestigious institutions including Cornell and NYU. Upon completing her training and practicing psychiatry for some time, Dr. Brogan recognized the limitations and harms of standard psychiatric treatment. She has moved past relying on drug treatment to help people and went on to
36: Rose McDermott | Covid, Violence, Nuclear War, World Peace
Dr. Rose McDermott joins Nick on the 36th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for an important conversation about Covid, politics, perception, violence, nuclear war, world peace, and heroism. Our world is tumultuous and beautiful and terrible and awesome. Let's talk about it.
35: Anoop Kumar | Rethinking Human Nature for Medicine's Sake
Medical Doctor Anoop Kumar joins Nick Fortino on the 35th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about human nature, and how a more complete understanding of the human body will enhance our capacity to practice medicine effectively.
34: Tania Israel | Dialogue With Those Who Disagree
Dr. Tania Israel, author of Beyond Your Bubble and expert in how to dialogue with people with differing political views joins Nick for the 34th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast.
33: Nick Haslam | Concept Creep: Psychology's Expanding Definitions
Dr. Nick Haslam coined the term 'concept creep', which refers to the way that concepts related to harm and pathology are expanding to include phenomena of different kinds and less extreme degrees. What are the implications of this? Drs. Nick and Nick take a deep dive into this in the 33rd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast.
32: Chris Ferguson | Why Do Insane People Become Leaders
Psychologist Chris Ferguson joins Nick for the 32nd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the reasons that insane people become leaders, and the impact this has on societies.
31: Corey Clark | Psychology in Politics
Political and moral psychologist Cory Clark joins Nick Fortino on the 31st episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about psychology in politics. Why is there so often a lack of nuance in political positions? Why are our views so persistent? What effect does your political identity have on your political views? If tribalism here to stay? How can we minimize conflict between tribes?
30: Roger McFillin | Course Correcting the Mental Health Field
Clinical Psychologist Roger McFillin joins Nick Fortino on the 30th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about the current state of the mental health field. What are we doing wrong? What are we doing right? How can we course correct?
29 (Part 2): Shiva Ghaed | Healing from Mass Violence & Trauma
Trauma therapist, and Las Vegas shooting survivor Shiva Ghaed offers tools to help process and heal from trauma and mass violence.
29 (Part 1): Shiva Ghaed | Therapist Shares Las Vegas Shooting Survival Story
Route 91 festival mass shooting survivor shares her story. Shiva Ghaed is a clinical psychologist with a focus on helping trauma victims. On this episode Shiva explains how she physically and mentally escaped the traumatic incident in Las Vegas.
28: Marilyn Schlitz | Transformation
Dr. Marilyn Schlitz is a professor, researcher, and author of several books including Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life. She graces the PI Podcast with her presence and expertise for a conversation about the psychology of transformation.
27: Erin Westgate | Why You Get Bored and What To Do About It
What is boredom? What causes boredom? What do people do when they're bored? How can we regulate and utilize boredom? These are some of the questions explored in this intriguing conversation! Dr. Erin Westgate joins Nick in the 27th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a very interesting conversation about boredom!
26: Lasana Harris | Social Cognition and Dehumanization
Dr. Lasana Harris joins us on the 26th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast for a conversation about social cognition, the flexible use of social cognition, and the psychology of dehumanization.
25: Kent Berridge | The Neuropsychology of Addiction and Emotion
Dr. Kent Berridge is one of the most impactful scholars in psychology. He is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Michigan. He has an incredible h-index of 108. In the 25th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast, Dr. Berridge shares his expertise about the neuropsychology of addiction and emotion. We discuss his idea of incentive salience as applied to addiction, and the d
24: Donna Freitas | Sexual Consent, in All Its Complexity
On the 24th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast with Nick Fortino, we have the special opportunity to talk to the prolific author, Donna Freitas, for an in depth conversation about sexual consent, and consent in general. Dr. Freitas is a sought after expert on this topic, so it was an honor to have her on the podcast. I hope this conversation is enjoyable and thought-provoking.
23: Sasha Reid | Psychology of Serial Killers
What motivates a serial killer? What factors conspire to make a serial killer? Dr. Sasha Reid joins Nick in conversation to share the insight she has gleaned from her research.
22: Elliot Aronson | Legendary Psychologist Reflects on Life and Career
Elliot Aronson is one of the most influential psychologists of all time. It was with tremendous gratitude and excitement that I hosted Dr. Aronson in conversation on the 22nd episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. We discuss his incredible life, and also cognitive dissonance, self justification, psychology in politics, the jigsaw classroom, censorship on college campuses, and more. Enjoy the conver
21: Caspar Addyman | What Makes Babies Happy
Dr. Caspar Addyman is a developmental psychologist, director of the InfantLab at Goldsmiths, University of London, and author of the book, The Laughing Baby: The Extraordinary Science Behind What Makes Babies Happy. He joins Nick Fortino on the 21st episode of the Psychology Is podcast for a conversation about what makes babies happy, what makes babies laugh, how we can connect with babies, baby p
5: Robert Whitaker | Psychiatric Drugs & Mental Disorders
Psychologist Nick Fortino speaks with award winning author of Anatomy of an Epidemic and journalist Robert Whitaker about mental disorders and psychiatric drugs. They discuss the dramatic discrepancy between evidence and practice in psychiatry, and what role these drugs have in the effort to improve mental health in society.
20: Scott Bonn | Why Serial Killers Intrigue You
Why are people so intrigued by serial killers? They're disturbing and terrifying, yet we can't seem to look away. Shows and movies about serial killers are extremely successful, and media outlets reporting serial killer activity capture the attention of the masses. Dr. Scott Bonn's expertise on the topic combined with his experience as a media executive make him uniquely qualified to help us under
19: David Buss | Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Abuse
It's very difficult to look squarely into the face of the worst of human behavior, but it's crucial to do so, because in order to minimize and prevent it, we have to understand it. That's exactly what evolutionary psychologist Dr. David Buss has done in his new book, When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Abuse. Dr. Buss graces the Psychology Is podcast with h
18: Dan Millman | Happiness and Purpose for a Peaceful Warrior
Author Dan Millman joins Nick Fortino in conversation about happiness, purpose, adversity, and being a peaceful warrior. Dan has written many books, including the famous Way of the Peaceful Warrior. We hope you enjoy the conversation!
17: Robert Plomin | Role of Genetics in Psychology
One of the most distinguished practitioners of behavioral genetics, Dr. Robert Plomin, joins us on the 17th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. We discuss some of the insights in his new book, Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are. Dr. Plomin shares his expertise on the methods for developing our understanding of the role of genetics in psychology and what we have learned about the role of gene
16: Nicole Steward | Radical Self Care to Avoid Burnout and Enhance Performance
In the 16th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast, Social Worker and Yoga Teacher Nicole Steward joins us in conversation about how to avoid burnout and enhance performance in work and in life. This is a common topic of conversation, but Nicole has developed a systematic approach to self care that is extremely valuable. We're happy to bring you this conversation and trust you will hear valuable, ap
15: Roger Walsh | Enhanced Well-Being and How to Cultivate it
Health is more than the mere absence of illness. In the 15th episode of the Psychology Is podcast, eminent scholar Roger Walsh joins Nick Fortino for a conversation about enhanced well-being and how to cultivate it. Dr. Walsh opens up about his inspiring marriage with his late wife, the brilliant Frances Vaughan.
14: Stephen Hsu | The Future of Genetic Testing & Editing
Dr. Steve Hsu, a physicist, professor at MSU, and founder of Genomic Prediction. We discuss the newest innovations related to genetic testing and editing, including Genomic Predictions and CRISPR. We also discuss what these innovations may make possible (for better or worse), and how we can proceed carefully as we learn to harness this new power.
13: Peter Gøtzsche | Critical Conversation about Psychiatry
Dr. Peter Gøtzsche joins psychologist Nick Fortino on the 13th episode of the Psychology Is Podcast. This conversation focuses on the problems with current practices in psychiatry, the terribly adverse effects of psychiatric drugs, how to withdraw from these drugs, the death of the chemical imbalance hypothesis, and the paradigm shift we need to more accurately understand emotional pain. Learn m
12: Stephanie Williams | Forensic Psychology, Therapy, & Mental Health
In the 12th episode of the Psychology Is podcast, professor Nick Fortino speaks with therapist and forensic psychologist, Dr. Stephanie Williams about overcoming anxiety and depression. Many factors influence the well being of an individual, including the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of the individual's life. This is a conversation about overcoming anxiety and depression from t
11: Marilyn Wedge | Is ADHD Diagnosed & Treated Carefully Enough in Children?
ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in kids and drug treatment is the most common treatment for kids diagnosed with ADHD. In episode 11 of the Psychology Is podcast, we welcome author and therapist Dr. Marilyn Wedge to discuss how ADHD is diagnosed, the legitimacy of the ADHD construct, and whether ADHD is diagnosed and treated carefully enough in our culture. Dr. Wedge also shar
10: Philip Zimbardo | Psychology of Evil & Heroism
50 years after the famous Stanford Prison Experiment, the living legend Dr. Philip Zimbardo joins Dr. Nick Fortino on the Psychology Is podcast to discuss the psychology of evil and the psychology of heroism.
In the conversation, Dr. Zimbardo responds to claims that he initially misled the public about the degree to which he influenced the guards in the prison study. Here is his full, written r
9: Joanna Moncrieff | What You Need to Know about Psychiatry
Millions of people are prescribed psychiatric drugs each year, but few understand how these drugs actually affect the brain. In the 9th episode of the Psychology Is podcast, psychiatrist Joanna Moncrieff joins psychologist Nick Fortino for an important conversation about how people think these drugs work and how they actually work.
8: Fred Luskin | Psychology of Forgiveness
"Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die." The capacity to forgive is essential to our well being. In this conversation, psychologist Nick Fortino interviews Stanford professor and forgiveness expert Dr. Fred Luskin. They talk about what forgiveness is, how to forgive others, and how to forgive yourself.
Find Dr. Luskin at https://learningtoforgive.com/
7: High School Students Interview Psychology Professor Nick Fortino
Three ambitious high school students from the Youth Public Policy Institute interview psychology professor Nick Fortino about a variety of topics including being a professional in psychology, research ethics, stress, motivation, success, and self-actualization.
6: Elizabeth Loftus | World's Top False Memory Expert
Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, one of the world's leading experts on memory, joins Dr. Nick Fortino in conversation about the nature of memory, false eyewitness testimonies, the misinformation effect, memory implantation, and more! Enjoy the conversation!
4: James Frazee | Meaning and Origin of Dreams
Dr. Nick Fortino hosts Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr. James Frazee, in conversation about the nature of dreams. Dr. Frazee expresses a unique theory of dreams, asserting that you only dream when you are awake.
3: Thomas Hoerr | Multiple Intelligences Theory Applied
Psychologist Nick Fortino interviews Multiple Intelligences Theory expert, Dr. Thomas Hoerr, who collaborated with talented teachers and administrators to run a school that is based on the Multiple Intelligences Theory. He gives great examples of how we can implement this theory into the classroom and how this benefits learners and teachers!
2: Roy Sims | US Sumo Champion
Enjoy this clip of a conversation between psychologist Nick Fortino and U.S. Sumo wrestling champion, Roy Sims. What is like to be a dominant athlete? How does a peaceful warrior think about all the violence in the world?
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