43 episodes

Psychiatrists answer listener questions.

Call the Psychiatrists David Handley, M.D and Abby Snavely, M.D.

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 28 Ratings

Psychiatrists answer listener questions.

    Marijuana Use Before Therapy?; Burned Out Therapist?; Holiday Break

    Marijuana Use Before Therapy?; Burned Out Therapist?; Holiday Break

     Krystal’s therapist would prefer she not use marijuana before a session even though she thinks it would be helpful to loosen her "emotional logjam". 
    Michael (17:02) questions his decision to be a therapist and whether he is actually helping anyone. We discuss possible burnout and steps Michael could consider before making any major career changes. 
    We have an update from Rachel from episode 40 (29:18) who feels bad she didn't end her relationship with her therapist sooner. 
    Lastly, Christopher (34:00) is a therapist who wonders if we handle vacations around the winter holidays differently. 

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    • 42 min
    Final Session Revelation; Therapist Approached Me at Work

    Final Session Revelation; Therapist Approached Me at Work

    On this episode Tess’s psychiatrist revealed a shared diagnosis in their final session, making Tess wonder if withholding information is necessary.
    Lilith's therapist (16:50) visited her at work, leaving her feeling confused, especially since she would like the relationship to be closer.
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    • 30 min
    Therapist Hiding; Prolonged Grief; Thank you note 2

    Therapist Hiding; Prolonged Grief; Thank you note 2

    On this episode a listener’s therapist hid behind a magazine after they saw each other in public. 
    Yazmin (12:31) wonders if therapy could be helpful for the grief she’s experiencing a year after her husband died. The resource about prolonged grief at Columbia University can be found here.
    A listener (21:20) gave a thank you card to their therapist but he didn’t acknowledge it which is creating distance in the relationship. The very end of our discussion highlights one of the themes in the show. 
    We have a review at 11:22 which includes a suggestion to review _Freud's Last Session_ once it's released. Please contact us if you think you'll see the movie and would like to discuss it. 
    "No regular listener of this podcast thinks that I believe I'm above ridiculousness."
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    • 29 min
    Edges of Therapy; Too Smart for Therapy?; Thank You Note

    Edges of Therapy; Too Smart for Therapy?; Thank You Note

    On this episode Yolanda has a question about the moments before and after a therapy session. Lindsay specifically wonders about her preference for the relationship she has with her therapist at this periphery of the therapeutic encounter 
    Jim (18:14) worries that he may be too smart for therapy to work.
    Marion (25:49) wants to know if it would be weird to give her therapist a thank you note.
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    • 28 min
    Therapist Asking For Feedback; Therapist Changing the Rules

    Therapist Asking For Feedback; Therapist Changing the Rules

    On this episode Amalia is annoyed that her therapist asks for lots of feedback at the end of each session. Kim (12:30) wants to address the "elephant in the room" after her therapist cut off all communication between sessions without an explanation.
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    • 24 min
    Therapist Rubbing My Back; Therapist on Vacation 2

    Therapist Rubbing My Back; Therapist on Vacation 2

    On this episode a listener’s therapist has started rubbing her back when she’s upset and she wonders if this is normal.
    Then we return to questions about vacation: A listener (9:03) is upset by their therapist’s upcoming vacation and is thinking of not going back to the office; Beth’s therapist (16:08) just got back from vacation and they’re having a hard time getting re-connected; and a therapist asks (23:48) how we prioritize our patients after a vacation. 
    Feedback at (8:30).
    If you have questions or feedback please send a message (voicemail or email) on our website 
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    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

WhoDidWhatNow ,

Call these psychiatrists

Interesting and informative show! Reminds me of growing up in the 90’s and listening to Loveline. Great breakdown of the show The Patient.

Matt in Durham ,

Charming!

I am a psychiatrist and appreciate work-related podcasts on my commute, but many can get dry. These hosts share my appreciation for how important therapy is, and they’re knowledgeable but remain funny, conversational, and real!

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