32 episodes
The Happy Wizard Podcast The Happy Wizard Podcast
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5.0 • 21 Ratings
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This podcast was created to provide education about the world of mental health. Topics on mental illness tend to be stigmatized and can feel overwhelming. This leads to avoidance that can quickly erode the quality of life. Perpetuating the ignorance and fear associated with brain dis-ease has led to tragic outcomes. I offer guidance on how to navigate everyday challenges, heal, and create a more meaningful life. I also delve into more serious issues, including psychiatric illness that may lead to chronic symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Music Assaf Ayalon - Verve (Artlist) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehappywizardpodcast/support
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Posttraumatic Growth
This episode addresses recovery from PTSD, and a phenomenon we call Posttraumatic Growth. The goal of this episode is to introduce you to an old concept with a new name, and give you hope that you can lead an even more meaningful life after trauma.
If you would like to reach out with show topic ideas or questions please email us at happywizardpodcast@gmail.com and our producer Tami Magaro will field all questions or topic suggestions.
Shiva G. Ghaed, PhD, MPH, ABPP (aka, Dr. G)
Dr. Shiva Ghaed is a nationally board certified and California-licensed clinical psychologist. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings and with many different patient populations, including active duty service members and military veterans. She has provided individual, couples, and group therapies for psychological distress related to personal and professional difficulties. Dr. Ghaed’s clinical experience includes specialization in anxiety disorders, and combat and non-combat trauma. For the past 30 years, she has worked for nationally and world-renowned organizations, and her professional activities has included research, institutional review board, presentations, and volunteer work. She has numerous publications and has received honors and awards for excellence in her field throughout the course of her career. Recent projects include www.route91therapy.com and www.loveexpands.com. For more details about Dr. Ghaed, please see drshivaghaed.com.
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Psychotherapy for Trauma (Part 2: PE)
This episode addresses recovery from PTSD specifically from a cognitive perspective. An overview is provided for one of the top-line treatments for symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression. The goal of this episode is to introduce listeners to the treatment modality of Prolonged Exposure to enhance overall understanding.
If you would like to reach out with show topic ideas or questions please email us at happywizardpodcast@gmail.com and our producer Tami Magaro will field all questions or topic suggestions.
Shiva G. Ghaed, PhD, MPH, ABPP (aka, Dr. G)
Dr. Shiva Ghaed is a nationally board certified and California-licensed clinical psychologist. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings and with many different patient populations, including active duty service members and military veterans. She has provided individual, couples, and group therapies for psychological distress related to personal and professional difficulties. Dr. Ghaed’s clinical experience includes specialization in anxiety disorders, and combat and non-combat trauma. For the past 30 years, she has worked for nationally and world-renowned organizations, and her professional activities has included research, institutional review board, presentations, and volunteer work. She has numerous publications and has received honors and awards for excellence in her field throughout the course of her career. Recent projects include www.route91therapy.com and www.loveexpands.com. For more details about Dr. Ghaed, please see drshivaghaed.com.
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Psychotherapy for Trauma (Part 1: CPT)
This episode addresses recovery from PTSD specifically from a cognitive perspective. An overview is provided for one of the top-line treatments for symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression. The goal of this episode is to introduce listeners to the treatment modality of Cognitive Processing Therapy to enhance overall understanding.
If you would like to reach out with show topic ideas or questions please email us at happywizardpodcast@gmail.com and our producer Tami Magaro will field all questions or topic suggestions.
Shiva G. Ghaed, PhD, MPH, ABPP (aka, Dr. G)
Dr. Shiva Ghaed is a nationally board certified and California-licensed clinical psychologist. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings and with many different patient populations, including active duty service members and military veterans. She has provided individual, couples, and group therapies for psychological distress related to personal and professional difficulties. Dr. Ghaed’s clinical experience includes specialization in anxiety disorders, and combat and non-combat trauma. For the past 30 years, she has worked for nationally and world-renowned organizations, and her professional activities has included research, institutional review board, presentations, and volunteer work. She has numerous publications and has received honors and awards for excellence in her field throughout the course of her career. Recent projects include www.route91therapy.com and www.loveexpands.com. For more details about Dr. Ghaed, please see drshivaghaed.com.
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Treatments for Sleep Problems: Part 2
This episode discusses treatments available for sleep disturbance, which is often a problem after trauma. The goal of this two-part episode is to introduce listeners to and explore the best treatments for insomnia and nightmares.
Music by Assaf Ayalon - Verve (Artlist.io)
If you would like to reach out with show topic ideas or questions please email us at happywizardpodcast@gmail.com and our producer Tami Magaro will field all questions or topic suggestions.
Shiva G. Ghaed, PhD, MPH, ABPP (aka, Dr. G)
Dr. Shiva Ghaed is a nationally board certified and California-licensed clinical psychologist. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings and with many different patient populations, including active duty service members and military veterans. She has provided individual, couples, and group therapies for psychological distress related to personal and professional difficulties. Dr. Ghaed’s clinical experience includes specialization in anxiety disorders, and combat and non-combat trauma. For the past 30 years, she has worked for nationally and world-renowned organizations, and her professional activities has included research, institutional review board, presentations, and volunteer work. She has numerous publications and has received honors and awards for excellence in her field throughout the course of her career. Recent projects include www.route91therapy.com and www.loveexpands.com. For more details about Dr. Ghaed, please see drshivaghaed.com.
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Treatments for Sleep Problems: Part 1
This episode discusses treatments available for sleep disturbance, which is often a problem after trauma. The goal of this two-part episode is to introduce listeners to and explore the best treatments for insomnia and nightmares.
Music by Assaf Ayalon - Verve (Artlist.io)
If you would like to reach out with show topic ideas or questions please email us at happywizardpodcast@gmail.com and our producer Tami Magaro will field all questions or topic suggestions.
Shiva G. Ghaed, PhD, MPH, ABPP (aka, Dr. G)
Dr. Shiva Ghaed is a nationally board certified and California-licensed clinical psychologist. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings and with many different patient populations, including active duty service members and military veterans. She has provided individual, couples, and group therapies for psychological distress related to personal and professional difficulties. Dr. Ghaed’s clinical experience includes specialization in anxiety disorders, and combat and non-combat trauma. For the past 30 years, she has worked for nationally and world-renowned organizations, and her professional activities has included research, institutional review board, presentations, and volunteer work. She has numerous publications and has received honors and awards for excellence in her field throughout the course of her career. Recent projects include www.route91therapy.com and www.loveexpands.com. For more details about Dr. Ghaed, please see drshivaghaed.com.
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Recovery from Trauma: An Overview
This episode addresses recovery from PTSD specifically but also provides an overview of the best treatments available for symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and depression. The goal of this episode is to introduce listeners to and explore different options for care.
Music by Assaf Ayalon - Verve (Artlist.io)
If you would like to reach out with show topic ideas or questions please email us at happywizardpodcast@gmail.com and our producer Tami Magaro will field all questions or topic suggestions.
Shiva G. Ghaed, PhD, MPH, ABPP (aka, Dr. G)
Dr. Shiva Ghaed is a nationally board certified and California-licensed clinical psychologist. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings and with many different patient populations, including active duty service members and military veterans. She has provided individual, couples, and group therapies for psychological distress related to personal and professional difficulties. Dr. Ghaed’s clinical experience includes specialization in anxiety disorders, and combat and non-combat trauma. For the past 30 years, she has worked for nationally and world-renowned organizations, and her professional activities has included research, institutional review board, presentations, and volunteer work. She has numerous publications and has received honors and awards for excellence in her field throughout the course of her career. Recent projects include www.route91therapy.com and www.loveexpands.com. For more details about Dr. Ghaed, please see drshivaghaed.com.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehappywizardpodcast/support
Customer Reviews
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Dr. G puts a ton of work into this podcast. Not only does she cover the science, in a way that is easier to understand, she gets down to the raw root of things with a no nonsense approach.
Thank you
I appreciate that this advice and guidance is available when I need it. Thank you Dr. Ghaed!
Super Helpful & Educational!!
I started with the first episode & I was hooked. The Dr. gives wonderful information on how to deal with challenging situations. I really enjoy her thoughtful question. Plus, she sounds exactly like Sara Jessica Parker & has an AMAZING VOICE!!
It’s like hearing SJP explain & break down complex topics and give them practical, daily usage. Thank you Dr!!!