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Aug 19

Lithium Levels: Finding the Right Therapeutic Target

In this episode, we explore the confusing world of lithium therapeutic levels with Dr. Paul Zarkowski. Why do different labs recommend different ranges for the same medication? We examine expert consensus on optimal dosing strategies for both acute treatment and maintenance thera ... Show More

11m 19s

Aug 14

Antidepressants Beyond Depression: Applications in Bulimia Nervosa

In this episode, we explore evidence-based pharmacotherapy for bulimia nervosa, including why higher doses of SSRIs work better than standard dosing, which medications to avoid completely, and how antidepressants can be effective even without depression being present. Why does fl ... Show More

9m 28s

Aug 9

Metformin and Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain: An Evidence-Based Solution

In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research on managing antipsychotic-induced weight gain through a comprehensive network meta-analysis. Could the combination of low-dose metformin and lifestyle modifications be the game-changer that helps patients maintain both mental st ... Show More

12m 10s

Sep 2024

Paul Wachtel's Approach to Integrative Psychotherapy: Exploring Attachment, Anxiety, and the Disavowed Self

In this episode, we explore the innovative work of Dr. Paul L. Wachtel, a leading psychologist known for his integrative approach to psychotherapy. Dr. Wachtel challenges single-framework therapy models, advocating for a flexible approach that draws from cognitive-behavioral, psy ... Show More

1h 35m

Oct 2024

Treating Mental Health Differently | Dr. John How

Resetting the Nervous SystemIn this episode of the Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, we dive deep into groundbreaking approaches for treating PTSD, anxiety, and depression with Dr. John How, an emergency physician turned mental health advocate. Dr. How introduces us to the Stellate Gangli ... Show More

1h 13m

May 15

Essentials: Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth

In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, my guest is Dr. Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D., a clinical psychiatrist and professor of bioengineering and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University. We discuss his experiences as a clinician treating complex psychiatr ... Show More

43m 45s

Jul 24

Essentials: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew Johnson, PhD, a senior researcher for the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment at Sheppard Pratt’s Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics. We explore the science and therapeutic po ... Show More

39m 9s

Jun 2018

How Psychiatric Medications Work with Dr. Cummings

In the latest episode of the Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Podcast, Dr. Puder interviews Dr. Cummings, a psychopharmacologist. They discuss the way medicine works in our bodies, and if medicine or therapy is more effective for treating different disorders. They also talk about the ... Show More

50m 34s

May 13

What all effective therapies have in common (part 2)

Send us a textWe’re back with part 2 of our 2-part series on what all effective psychotherapies have in common. Last week we introduced you to the common factors research on psychotherapy outcomes, using the work of Dr. Jeffery Smith, MD to help us structure the conversation. We ... Show More

44m 7s

Jan 2025

Could psychedelics help patients in therapy? | Benjamin Lewis

It's time to make psychiatry more psychedelic, says psychiatrist Benjamin Lewis. Sharing results from his clinical trial on psychedelic-assisted therapy, he highlights how group therapy paired with the safe use of psilocybin, a compound found in magic mushrooms, has the potential ... Show More

32m 3s

Mar 2021

The Holistic Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera On How To Do The Work

This week we welcome Dr. Nicole LaPera. In this episode, we discuss why we fear doing the work to better ourselves, understanding our conscious self. what it takes to step into your awareness, understanding your trauma and how we develop coping strategies around them, and unde ... Show More

1h 11m

Dec 2023

E210 - The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show: Potential Therapeutic Indications for Psychedelics with Dr. Scott Aaronson

What do the clinical trials of psilocybin and other psychedelics show in terms of efficacy and safety? How much of the benefit with psychedelic treatment is attributable to psychological support? Is the psychedelic trip important for the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic treatm ... Show More

58m 41s

Mar 2024

Episode 51: Psychedelic Therapy in ED Recovery

Today I interviewed Erika Malm, a therapist who specialises in treating trauma and eating disorders over 15 years. We discussed the complex factors that contribute to eating disorder development, the key role self-love plays in recovery, and the promising research into psychedeli ... Show More

49m 30s

When Drugs Don't Work: A Psychodynamic A...