Wit and Reason with Dr. Alexis Moreno Dr. Alexis Moreno

In this captivating podcast episode, join Dr. Alexis Moreno as she sits down for an enlightening radio interview with the renowned psychologist, Dr. Ali Mattu. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of media psychology and its influence on our lives. 
Listen as Dr. Ali opens up about his childhood and shares heartwarming anecdotes of how media and his work with his clients has impacted his life as a psychologist. Discover how a chance encounter inspired him to create informative and engaging content, bridging the gap between professional knowledge and accessibility.

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The media doesn’t have a great track record for accurately or even compassionately representing mental illness. But today, we have the pleasure to talk with close friends, writers, and producers, Dara Sanandaji and Freddie Bell. Dara shares what it’s like to live and function in today’s world with mental illness and has partnered up with Freddie to create "Breaking the Silence" a refreshingly open and honest documentary about Dara's process with Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features, now streaming on Amazon video.
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Dr. Alexis talks with Hayden, a Wellness Coach with Wit & Reason focusing on (among a few areas) youth’s academic wellness. Hayden shares the many challenges teens experience in testing, applying, and remaining in college. Learn tips & recommendations to support youth through college readiness challenges!
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Dr. Alexis talks with Emma G, a musician and songwriter who has been sharing her creative gifts to help empower teens and adults. Emma G shares the many challenges teens and adults face in their life and how getting creative and writing our own song can help. Listen in to learn tips & recommendations to boost your wellness via music!
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WIT & REASON WITH DR. ALEXIS MORENOOur Wit & Reason therapist, Rueben Steele and Dr. Alexis dive into drive and answer, What is a Healthy Sex Drive? We're not here to characterize levels or brands of sexuality as pathological or "bad" instead we would like for you to use this show as a guide to help you increase your ability to figure out what's healthy, sexy, and compatible for you.
Resources from the ShowSERVICESBook a Therapy Session with Reuben SteeleGet More Healthy Dating Tips from Dr. Alexis on Aura Health AppWhitman Walker ClinicTrevor Project Sex Addicts Anonymous ProgramVIDEOSMia Khalifa: "Porn is not reality" BBC HARDtalk (24 mins) BOOKSOut of the ShadowIn the Shadows of the Net: Breaking Free of Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior by Patrick J. Carnes, David Delmonico & Elizabeth GriffenBreaking Free of Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior by Patrick Carnes, David Delmonico & Elizabeth GriffenYour Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction by Gary WilsonARTICLESCompulsive Sexual Behavior Inventory – 13 (CSBI-13) Dr. Eli Coleman and Dr. Michael Miner Institute for Sexual and Gender Health at the University of MinnesotaIs Your Sex Drive Normal? Probably.The CERTS Model of Healthy Sex: Consent, Equality, Respect, Trust, and SafetySexual Health Research LabCLINICAL CONSIDERATIONSA comparison of DSM and ICD classifications of mental disorderICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics: 6C72 Compulsive sexual behaviour disorderCompulsive sexual behaviour disorder in the ICD-11MayoClinic: Compulsive sexual behavior

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WIT & REASON WITH DR. ALEXIS MORENOEating disorders can affect anybody. Around 30 million people in the United States have an eating disorder with anorexia being associated with one of the highest mortality rates of psychiatric disorders. Several celebrities including Demi Lovato, Paula Abdul, Russell Brand, Lady Gaga, Alanis Morissette, Princess Diana, Elton John, & Jane Fonda, have used their platform to let others with eating disorders know they’re not alone and to encourage them to seek help. On today's show, we're expanding this effort to provide some education on signs of eating disorders, how to get support for yourself or others who may have an eating disorder, and how eating disorders evolved from both our nature and nurture.
Listen in as Dr. Alexis interviews Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director of Rock Recovery who openly shares personal experience recovering from an eating disorder, and Callie Dyer, MA, Director of Development & Resident in Counseling at Rock Recovery who dives into eating disorder treatment.
Resources from the Show9 Celebrities with Eating Disorders (Healthline).A Registered Dietitian Says: Weight Watchers: Stay Away from Our Children (Sunny Side Up Nutrition).Scientists Have Found That Anorexia is Linked to Metabolism (CNN).One shared meal at a time: The unique way this Virginia group is helping people with eating disorders (The Washington Post).Learn More About Rock Recovery (Rock Recovery).


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