You may have noticed that there’s an upswing in people identifying with mental health diagnoses lately. Here’s my take on this, I think there are 4 reasons.
The first is what I’m going to call Diagnosis Creep. People are using clinical terms much more broadly than was intended in the past. You’ll see this when people say “I’m so OCD” or “I’m so ADD”. Or when ... Show More
Jan 15
The Neuroscience of ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation
If you have ADHD and your emotions feel overwhelming, fast, or hard to control—you’re not broken, lazy, or “too sensitive.” In this episode of Therapy in a Nutshell, I explain the brain science behind ADHD and emotional dysregulation—including delayed prefrontal cortex developmen ... Show More
30m 41s
Sep 2025
338. The psychology of borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, clouded by stigma and misinformation. In this episode, we take a compassionate, research-based look at what BPD really is, where it comes from, and how people living with it can find ... Show More
58m 27s
Sep 2025
Are You 'High-Functioning' but Secretly Depressed? (Psychiatrist Explains)
High-functioning depression is a silent struggle for many. Are you walking through life, feeling overwhelmed, but still managing to keep it all together? Dr. Joseph shares insights from her groundbreaking, peer-reviewed study, the first of its kind on high-functioning depression. ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2025
BPD Recovery Wins: You Won't Believe What We Overcame! (BPD Bingo S6) | The BPD Bunch BRUNCH
It’s BINGO TIME!! Xannie, André, Solène, and Katja use a bingo game as a vehicle to share personal recovery wins, experiences, and practical skills that have helped them navigate the complexities of BPD. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, heal, and celebrate small victories in ... Show More
43m 20s
Oct 2025
469 SelfWork: Understanding the Fears and Faces of Borderline Moms
Today we’re focusing on what are termed borderline traits as well as different types of borderline personality disorder.There are many people, primarily women, who struggle with it, without knowing what to call it. In fact, it wasn’t a “diagnosis” until 1980. But that certainly d ... Show More
23m 6s
Jan 2025
178 - Your Mental Health Matters
<p>Hey yall! This week we are joined by our good friend, Ryan Kassim. Ryan has been on Cut The Crap a few times now, and this time he joins us as we talk about mental health, and more specifically, men's mental health. </p>
<p>Ryan Kassim is a health coach and mental health a ... Show More
49m 26s
Jul 2021
05: Understanding the PTSD Diagnosis
<div> <div> <p><span>In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, a trauma therapist, consultant and coach, explains the diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as written in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition - also known ... Show More
23m 14s
Nov 2023
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by a pattern of instability in one's mood, self-image, behavior, and relationships. Individuals with BPD often experience intense and rapidly changing emotions, have difficulties regulating their emo ... Show More
1h 20m
Apr 2023
What Parents Need to Know: Addressing the Rising Trend of Teen Mental Health Issues - a Put It into Practice Episode
<p dir="ltr">In this Put It into Practice episode, I'm giving an overview of Jonathan Haidt's article "The Teen Mental Illness Epidemic is International, Part 1: The Anglosphere", <strong><a href= "https://jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/international-mental-illness-part-one" target ... Show More
15m 54s