Pills and Stuff

Pills and Stuff
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Pills and Stuff is a podcast hosted by Dr. Nicole Smith, MD, and Dr. Carissa Klarich, MD. Two psychiatrists get real about mental health. Expect candid conversations, practical insight, and a little humor along the way. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Chats with a Mentor: Dr. Barbara Kohlenberg, PhD

    In this episode of our Chats with a Mentor series, Dr. Nicole Smith and Dr. Carissa Klarich talk with Dr. Barbara Kohlenberg, PhD. Dr. Barbara Kohlenberg is a clinical psychologist and professor for the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, in the Departments of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Family Medicine. She is also the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Join us for this discussion about her journey through ACT and FAP approaches to therapy and how she works with her patients as well as medical students and residents. Dr. Kohlenberg offers psychotherapy through UNRSOM. If you are interested in learning more, you can email Dr. Kohlenberg at bkohlenberg@med.unr.edu.  She also offers consultation and education in psychotherapy. For more information email barbarapsych2022@gmail.com.

    Chats with a Mentor: Dr. Barbara Kohlenberg, PhD

  2. 5d ago ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode: Halloween

    Tricks, treats, and first spaces as third spaces This Franken"episode" has a little bit of everything, all stitched together for Halloween. Home is your first space and work is your second. On Halloween, your own front porch can become a third space: a place where neighbors, kids, and strangers all show up at the same time. Dr. Nicole Smith and Dr. Carissa Klarich look at Halloween as a third space and what a night of costumes, candy, and open doors can teach us about social connection. They are also joined by Dr. Dex Miller-Azar, MD, who is completing his Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Stanford, and his wife, Lauren Miller-Azar. The two share their experience of building social connection through hosting Halloween parties.

    Bonus Episode: Halloween

  3. Oct 28

    The Mental Health Benefits of Laughter

    We take our health seriously. Maybe we should take laughing seriously too. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Smith and Dr. Carissa Klarich talk about the mental health benefits of laughter: how it can ease stress, strengthen our connections with other people, and change how we cope when things get hard. They also cover why laughter fades when we’re burned out or overwhelmed, and practical ways to bring more humor and play into everyday life.

    The Mental Health Benefits of Laughter

  4. Oct 21

    Third Spaces

    Home is your first place. Work is your second. Your third space is the place you go to belong: the library, a gym, a congregation, a coffee shop, a park, a studio, a trail. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Smith, MD, MBA and Dr. Carissa Klarich, MD talk about why third spaces matter for mental health, how social connection works as a lifestyle intervention, and what to do when your life has quietly become just home and work. They also cover how to find a community or build one, especially when you’re busy, burned out, or new to town. Pills and Stuff is a podcast on lifestyle interventions in psychiatry. New episodes are on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and at pillsandstuff.com.

    Third Spaces

  5. Oct 14

    Doing It Scared

    In this episode of Doing It Scared, cohosts Dr. Carissa Klarich, MD and Dr. Nicole Smith, MD explore what it means to take risks and build a meaningful life guided by your values, even when fear, doubt, or discomfort show up along the way. Feelings don't have to be gone before you act. Tune in to hear how to move toward what matters most while the fear comes along for the ride. Follow Pills and Stuff so you never miss an episode.

    Doing It Scared

  6. Oct 7

    Welcome to Pills and Stuff

    Welcome to the debut episode of Pills and Stuff with your hosts, Dr. Carissa Klarich, MD, and Dr. Nicole Smith, MD, MBA. Join us as we discuss the inspiration behind the show, what to expect, and—naturally—a few entertaining side quests along the way.

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About

Pills and Stuff is a podcast hosted by Dr. Nicole Smith, MD, and Dr. Carissa Klarich, MD. Two psychiatrists get real about mental health. Expect candid conversations, practical insight, and a little humor along the way. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Information

  • Creator
    Pills and Stuff
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pills and Stuff
  • Show Website
    Pills and Stuff

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