Today I talked with Stijn Vanheule about Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy: A Road Map to Hope and Recovery for Families and Caregivers (Other Press, 2024).
Are we all a little crazy? Roughly 15 percent of the population will have a psychotic experience, in which they lose contact with reality. Yet we often struggle to understand and talk about psychosis.
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Oct 31
Autisms with Darian Leader (Penguin, 2026)
Strikingly clear, humane and helpful, this is an essential book for anyone seeking to understand autism and the autistic spectrum. Drawing on many years of clinical experience and research, as well as the testimonies of autistic people, Autisms (Penguin, 2026) is an up-to-the min ... Show More
37m 31s
Oct 11
Readings of Jean Laplanche in Process: Conversations Amplifying Differences with Bryan Batista-Thomas (Routledge, 2026)
“For Laplanche we are constantly and radically de-centered, always adrift so to speak in terms of a center.” - Dominque Scarfone “One of the very distinguishing things about Laplanche's work is that it is sort of topsy-turvy. It is this kind of free-floating thing where there's n ... Show More
49m 19s
Sep 21
Galit Atlas, "Come Closer: Childhood Wounds, Adult Love, And The Secrets of Emotional Intimacy" (Simon & Schuster, 2026)
As the popular jazz standard tells us, “comes love, nothing can be done”, or can it? Galit Atlas begs to differ in her most recent book Come Closer: Childhood Wounds, Adult Love, and the Secrets of Emotional Intimacy, which describes six kinds of emotional styles, as we might ca ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2025
Madness explained: How trauma and stress can break the mind
I talk to psychologist Richard Bentall about psychosis, schizophrenia, and the psychological roots of mental illness. Bentall is the author of the well known book "Madness Explained." We explore how symptoms like hallucinations and delusions can often be traced to trauma, stress, ... Show More
56m 9s
Jul 2023
Why we should rethink what mental health means (w/ Sandy Allen)
It feels like talking about mental health, in our workplaces, homes and schools, is not as unusual – or as risky – as it may have been until very recently. But what do we really mean when we talk about de-stigmatizing mental health – and what gets left out of the public conversat ... Show More
31m 18s
Jan 2019
SYSK Selects: How Schizophrenia Works
<p>Up to 24 million people worldwide have schizophrenia. Despite the vast amounts of research, the disorder remains mysterious. In this episode, Josh and Chuck delve into the nature of schizophrenia, from the history of the disorder to the latest research.</p><p> </p> Learn more ... Show More
43m 46s
Feb 2024
What is it Like Having Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that is very misunderstood in our country, and it is time that we fix that! Rebecca sits down with Kody Green, a man with schizophrenia who has become a major advocate for those who are afflicted, and we learned so much! From misconceptions surro ... Show More
1h 8m
Jan 2022
How To Reverse Brain Trauma And Disorders
Approximately half of the people in the United States experience some mental health issue. "If your brain is not right, you're going to get nowhere," Dr. Phil says. New breakthroughs in neuroscience are helping to identify different brain types, helping to prevent and reverse man ... Show More
56m 38s
Jan 2015
7: "What is it like to be a psychopath?"
“Cognitive neuroscientist Kent Kiehl discusses his research and personal experience working with “those without conscience.” Scott and Kent demystify the historically fascinating illness as it relates to criminal activity, genius, evil, flourishing, the brain, gender and treatmen ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2025
Understanding Psychosis for Loved Ones and Caregivers
Psychosis is a state of impaired reality which may include hallucinations and delusions. Experiencing psychosis can impair your functioning and have a negative effect on various aspects of your daily life, such as work, school, and the ability to maintain relationships. Being in ... Show More
52m 40s
Jul 2021
Psychose #2
Cette petite voix qui parle plus fort que la sienne, ce monde environnant qui n’a plus le même langage. Délire, sortir du sillon, sortir de soi, comment c’est possible ? Dans cet épisode, c’est en parallèle avec une réflexion sur la réalité, que je vous propose de penser à sa per ... Show More
19m 35s