The Reflective Mind Podcast Jennifer Reid, MD

Sometimes, we are lucky enough to encounter teachers who can gently guide us toward a better version of ourselves, quietly helping us move forward through even the most difficult times. Dr. James Griffith, in this conversation on bolstering hope based on his work with the medically ill, provides just this kind of reassuring voice. Quoting Viktor Frankl and Friedrich Nietzsche, he shares his message of relief from demoralization, highlighting four key categories we may rely on for building resilience.
Do you cope with increased goal-directed behavior, or are you a relational coper, reaching out to important people in your life? Maybe you activate a core identity to move forward, or practice emotional regulation through meditation or other techniques?
Listen as Dr. Jennifer Reid speaks to Dr. James Griffith, and learn not just about his work, but also gain a deeper understanding of your past and your most important strengths. Times can be dark, but we can fight back against demoralization and find a path forward.
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Dr. James Griffith is Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Vice-Chair for Education in the GW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.  He served as Chair of the Department of Psychiatry from 2011 to 2021. 
As a psychiatric educator, Dr. Griffith helped develop psychiatric training at GW that has become distinguished for its curriculum in cultural psychiatry, global mental health, psychotherapy training, psychosocial care for medically-ill patients, and building resilience to adversity.  Since 1998, Dr. Griffith has provided training for mental health professionals in the care of immigrants, refugees, and survivors of political torture at Northern Virginia Family Services, for which he has received national recognition.
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Finally, new prospects in depression treatment! Listen in as Dr. Jennifer Reid and Dr. Michael Thase discuss antidepressants, ketamine, psychedelics, and much more!

Professor Thase is renowned as a teacher, mentor, administrator, researcher and clinician. One of the world’s most highly cited psychiatrists, he has more than 1300 publications, as well as 18 books, including the award-winning Learning Cognitive Therapy, now in its second edition.
Dr. Michael Thase is a Professor of Psychiatry in the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania, and a member of the medical and research staff of the Corporal Michael J Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center:
Some questions Dr. Thase considers:
1)   You have been treating patients with depression for decades. How would you describe how your work has changed since you first started your career?
2)   Looking back, do you think there were any missed opportunities when it comes to depression treatment?
3)   How do you conceptualize difficult-to-treat depression, and is this something you discuss with patients?
4)   You’re coauthor on a paper titled “The Neglected Role of Psychotherapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression.” What is its role?
7)   What are your opinions about ketamine treatment in its various formulations: IV, sublingual, Esketamine?
8)   What about psychedelics? Cannabis?
9)   What are you hopeful about in the field of psychiatry?
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A 1979 graduate of The Ohio State University College Medicine, Professor Thase completed internship, residency, chief residency, and post-doctoral training in clinical research at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), where he rose to the rank of Professor of Psychiatry and was Chief of the Division of Academic Adult Psychiatry until 2007, when he moved to Philadelphia.  
He is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology and a member of the American College of Psychiatrists. He is a Past President of the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology, for which he was a member of their Board of Directors for more than two decades. 
A Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, Professor Thase is a member of advisory boards for the Anxiety and Depressive Disorders Association, the National Network of Depression Centers, the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. In 2018 he was elected to the membership of Penn Medicine’s Academy of Master Clinicians, an honor bestowed to only 2% of the medical school’s faculty. Professor Thase’s research has been continuously funded by various federal agencies for the past 37 years and currently focuses on novel therapies for difficult to treat depressive disorders and dissemination and implementation of cost-effective forms of cognitive behavior therapy.
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Imagine the ultimate quiet, as you float soundlessly in the peaceful safety of weightless comfort. 

What exactly is Interoception, and how can we harness our awareness of internal signals to improve our mental health? Join psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Reid, as she speaks with psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Sahib Khalsa, MD, PhD.

Topics we Discuss:
*What exactly is a panic attack?
*What do we mean by Interoception?
*How can a soundless float tank lead to relief from mental health challenges?
*What is hopeful about research in this area?

Dr. Sahib Khalsa is the Director of Clinical Operations at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He received his MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Iowa, then completed his residency training in Psychiatry at UCLA. 

Dr. Khalsa’s research investigates the role of interoception in mental and physical health, with a focus on understanding how changes in internal physiological states influence body perception and the functioning of the human nervous system. His work was recently featured on NPR’s TED Radio Hour series titled “Body Electric.”

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The views expressed on this podcast reflect the host and guests, and are not associated with any organization or academic site. 

The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line at 1-800-273-8255
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Listen up! Women who've been told they have "low" sexual desire do NOT want to miss this enlightening conversation.  Learn about the crucial influence of social and cultural aspects of sexuality and desire as psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Reid, speaks with social psychologist, Dr. Emily Harris, PhD, about a fascinating new theory of low sexual desire in women partnered with men.

Topics we Discuss:
*Why are women often blamed for low sexual desire?
*What does inequity in household tasks have to do with sexual desire?
*Does the objectification of women influence low sexual desire?
*What are options to truly improve sexual desire in women?

Dr. Emily Harris, PhD, is a social psychology researcher at the University of Melbourne. She studies sex from a feminist perspective, exploring how our attitudes about gender can shape experiences of desire and orgasms. In particular, she is interested in how heteronormative and sexist worldviews can constrain sexual and relationship wellbeing.

References from Episode:
Article: The Heteronormativity Theory of Low Sexual Desire in Women Partnered with Men.

(Episode originally released 6-13-22)

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Disclaimer:
The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line at 1-800-273-8255
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During some of our most difficult moments, genetic counselors can help us make critical decisions about our health and the future of our family members. 

Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she learns all about genetic counseling from Laynie Dratch, ScM, Certified Genetic counselor. 

Discussed in this Episode:
1) How does the "counseling" part of genetic counseling work?
2) Why is Laynie so concerned about the increase in direct-to-consumer genetics testing like 23 and Me?
3) How does she help individuals through the identity challenges when they learn about genetic risks?
4) What gives her hope in the field of neurological genetics?

References from Episode
Ambiguous Loss with Pauline Boss, Ph.D. https://www.ambiguousloss.com/
Jehannine C. Austin on Polygenic Risks in Psychiatric Disorders https://medgen.med.ubc.ca/jehannine-austin/
Penn Frontotemporal Dementia Center https://pennftdcenter.wordpress.com/
Laynie Dratch, ScM CGC is a board-certified genetic counselor for the Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Center and Penn Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Center in the Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests include the lived experiences of individuals at risk of developing ALS/FTD spectrum disorders, and genetic counseling access and service delivery. 
Laynie completed her master’s in genetic counseling at the Johns Hopkins University / National Institutes of Health genetic counseling training program and completed her undergraduate studies at Colgate University where she graduated summa cum laude with a BA in neuroscience and a minor in psychology.
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The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line at 1-800-273-8255
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*What if those diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease could still expect years of meaningful life?

*How can we lessen the unfair and damaging stigma around this illness?

Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews Dr. Gayatri Devi, MD, neurologist and author of The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias. 

Dr. Gayatri Devi has focused her entire career on promoting brain health and quality of life in neurologic disease. She is board-certified in Neurology, Pain Medicine, Psychiatry, and Brain Injury Medicine as well as Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry.
Dr. Gayatri's website: https://nybrain.org/
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Discussed in this Episode:
1) The harmful myths about disease course in Alzheimer's
2) Proper diagnosis of dementia, and why it is so often missed in doctors' offices
3) New, effective treatments for slowing disease progression
4) How women and men respond differently to a dementia diagonsis

Dr. Devi is currently the director of Park Avenue Neurology and an Attending Physician at Lenox Hill Hospital | Northwell Health as well as a Clinical Professor of Neurology at Downstate Medical Center. Her research focuses on the optimal treatment of stroke, cognitive loss, and pain.

Dr. Devi has been featured in multiple news outlets, including the BBC, NY Times and Wall Street journal, and has written several books. She is neurologic consultant to the NY State Committee for Physician Health and the NFL Players Association.

Born and raised in India, the daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter of physicians, Dr. Devi continues a tradition of caring that began 140 years ago.

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Thoughts and opinions expressed on show are those of host and guests, and not associated with any academic institution.

Disclaimer:
The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line a
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