Stop Psychoanalyzing Me

Bev Katherine

Stop Psychoanalyzing Me is a podcast on which your friend Bev interviews experts about the mental disorders that they study. The goal of the interview isn't so much to have an expert discussion of the theory behind these disorders, but rather to discuss mental health in ways that all of us will understand. Episodes released monthly!

  1. 13/05/2024

    What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? with Dr. Katie Stewart

    Bev interviews Dr. Katie Stewart on generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). They cover several areas, including what is GAD, what is worry, and what is intolerance of uncertainty, which is a core feature of the disorder.    Information on our guest:   Dr. Katie Stewart is a licensed clinical psychologist in Ontario (and so is no longer in supervised practice as of the publication of this podcast). She is currently working at Ontario Shores as a clinical consultant, providing consultation and training to allied health professionals. She also provides assessment and treatment at Nellie Health. She has expertise in the treatment of anxiety, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive, and mood disorders. She also works with clients who have experienced workplace injury, including first responders and Public Safety Personnel. She is also currently involved in a clinical trial examining the effect of psilocybin integrated massed cognitive processing therapy for chronic PTSD.  Recommended Resources: Centre for Clinical Interventions Free Workbook: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/For-Clinicians/Generalised-Anxiety-and-Worry Worry Less, Live More - The Mindful Way through Anxiety Workbook by Susan M. Orsillo and Lizabeth Roemer The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear Paperback by Melisa Robichaud and Michel J. Dugas More information on Dr. Stewart: https://www.katiestewartpsychology.com/   Follow on social media: Instagram - @stoppsychoanalyzingme Twitter - @stoppsychomepod   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    34 min
  2. 08/05/2022

    An Overview of OCD with Dr. Martin Antony

    On this episode, Bev interviews Dr. Martin Antony on obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. They cover a variety of topics, including what is OCD, what are intrusive thoughts and compulsions, the prevalence of "odd thoughts," and how OCD is treated. This episode also includes a special guest, Jonathan, who experiences OCD. Jonathan shares what it is like having contamination OCD, his journey with being diagnosed with the disorder, and what treatment has been like for him.  Information on our guest: Dr. Antony is professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University and provincial clinical and training lead for the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and a past president of the Canadian Psychological Association and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. He has published 33 books and over 300 scientific articles and chapters in areas related to cognitive behavior therapy and anxiety-related disorders. He has given more than 425 presentations to audiences across four continents, and has been interviewed, featured, or quoted more than 450 times in various print, radio, television, and online media outlets, including the CBC, Chatelaine Magazine, CNN, CTV, the Globe and Mail, National Post, New York Times, O (Oprah) Magazine, Prevention Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Scientific American Mind, Toronto Star, USA Today, Washington Post, and many others. More information on Dr. Antony: https://martinantony.com/ Follow on social media:Instagram - @stoppsychoanalyzingmeTwitter - @stoppsychomepod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 1m
  3. 30/10/2021

    Disability and Mental Health with Dr. Kaley Roosen and Gabriella Carafa

    In this episode, Bev discusses the relationship between physical disability and mental health with psychologist Dr. Kaley Roosen and social worker Gabriella Carafa. The conversation is focused on barriers to access to psychotherapy for individuals with physical disabilities, the importance of understanding physical disability from a mental health perspective, ableism, inclusivity, and insights on being physically disabled and working in mental health care.  More on our guests: Kaley Roosen is a Clinical & Health Psychologist working at the Toronto Psychology Clinic (www.torontopsychology.com). As a disabled woman, she offers anti-oppressive, disability affirmative psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and couples. Her scholarly work combines traditional clinical health psychology with critical disability approaches to explore the experiences of trauma, social and psychological embodiment/body image and eating disorders in disabled women. Gabriella Carafa MSW RSW PMH-C is a social worker who is certified in perinatal mental health. Gabriella also has a certificate in rehabilitation services. She has over seven years combined experience working with individuals with disabilities and complex medical conditions as well as supporting individuals in the perinatal period. Gabriella works as a perinatal social worker in acute care settings and as a transition strategy team lead in paediatric rehabilitation. Gabriella also has a private practice working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples in her private practice.  She has a special interest in parenthood for individuals with disabilities including physical, intellectual, learning and/or episodic disabilities and has her own lived experience of disability.  Gabriella is passionate about sharing knowledge and experience by providing content interviews, professional workshops, creating invited blog content, and leading healthcare and social services training opportunities. Gabriella brings a diverse, unique, passionate and vibrant voice to the realities and intersections of mental health, ability & the perinatal experience. Follow on social media:Instagram - @stoppsychoanalyzingmeTwitter - @stoppsychomepod   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    53 min

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Stop Psychoanalyzing Me is a podcast on which your friend Bev interviews experts about the mental disorders that they study. The goal of the interview isn't so much to have an expert discussion of the theory behind these disorders, but rather to discuss mental health in ways that all of us will understand. Episodes released monthly!