
39 episodes

Revealing the Ivory Tower Dr. Mac
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- Health & Fitness
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4.7 • 13 Ratings
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If you're looking for an educational discussion about various health- and science-related topics, in a digestible and funny way, this podcast is for you! Tune in to hear interviews, research summaries, and embarrassing stories.
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Narcissists, The Media, and BPD
Many people are hearing some diagnoses for the first time because of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case. In this solo episode, I correct some misconceptions and confusion surrounding terms and provide historical context. In reality, many aspects in mental health overlap with many others. Learn more in this episode! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod
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Trans Youth, Orthorexia, and Chronic Illness
Dr. Jessica Rabon is a clinical psychologist working in an adolescent medicine hospital. She busted myths regarding teens who are trans, teens with eating disorders, and teens with chronic illness. This is a great episode to highlight the complexities of mental health! We also got some good laughs in! Music by: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod
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Influencers, Marketing, and Psychology
Dr. Annie met with me again to share important marketing strategies that various health/wellness influencers utilize on social media to encourage people to purchase their products. This has become particularly sticky for therapists trying to market services, as ethics and marketing might conflict which can lead to experts spreading misinformation and/or fear mongering. Everyone can benefit from this episode! Music: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod
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Anti-Psychiatry, ECT, "Homosexuality"
This is the first solo episode of the season! I was inspired to devote an episode on the complexities of psychiatry, including the dark history and current supports. As usual, social media flames black-and-white thinking. Wherever you sit on these arguments, you're bound to learn something this episode! Music: DJ DanceAlone and Kevin MacLeod
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NCIS, Autopsies, and Medical Examiners
Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day looks like in the life of a medical examiner? What would Abby from NCIS do in real life? Also, what is forensic pathology? How do people determine cause of death during COVID-19? I interviewed Julia, a current student hoping to follow in these career steps. She answered all morbid, random, and fascinating questions about her current job as an autopsy technician. Listen here for all the questions you might be too embarrassed to ask in public!
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"Tinder Swindler", Psychopaths, and Pedophiles
Dr. Lina Haji, a forensic psychologist, educates us on the field of forensic psychology and a variety of topics, including pedophilia/sexual offenses, psychopathy, reason of insanity evaluations, and much more! She also gives a detailed picture of all the different types of job available in forensic psychology for people interested in the field. Dr. Haji gives amazing real-life examples of different topics including "The Tindler Swindler" and Bernie Madoff. Be advised of sensitive and controversial topics. Music: Kevin MacLeod and DJ DanceAlone
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