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 a state of psychosis can be extremely frightening and confusing. Many times, it ... Show More
Sep 17
Dealing with the Trauma of Schizophrenia
The experiences of living with schizophrenia can be traumatic: hospitalizations, treatments, psychotic episodes. Even though the prevalence of comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in people with psychosis varies from 11% to 52%, treatment for traumatic experiences is ra ... Show More
35m 35s
Sep 3
Bonus: What Schizophrenia Hallucinations Really Feel Like
For individuals living with schizophrenia, the world can be populated by voices, visions, or other sensory experiences that are intensely real yet imperceptible to others. These hallucinations, which are a defining feature of schizophrenia, are not mere figments of imagination bu ... Show More
30m 42s
Aug 20
How Age and Gender Affect Schizophrenia Symptoms
Schizophrenia may develop in people of all ages, and the early signs of the disorder vary greatly from person to person. While the symptoms are the same, the presentation of them can change due to age of onset, gender, and severity. Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophr ... Show More
48m 36s
Mar 2018
Schizophrenia with Dr. Cummings: Controversies, Brain Science, Crime, History, Exercise, Successful Treatment
In this episode, Dr. Puder addresses the fascinating realm of schizophrenia with Dr. Cummings, a previous guest in the show. Dr. Cummings is a psychiatrist with a wealth of experience from working at Patton State Hospital in California, one of the biggest forensic hospitals in th ... Show More
57m 27s
Aug 2024
Schizophrenia explained: Symptoms, diagnosis and how to support
Delving into the complexities of schizophrenia, a chronic and severe mental disorder. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options to better support those affected. Discover evidence-based approaches and practical advice for providing effective support to loved ones ... Show More
9m 25s
Oct 2022
Dr Robert Hudak: OCD and Schizophrenia (#351)
In episode 351 I interviewed Dr Robert Hudak. Robert is a psychiatrist, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the university of Pittsburgh. We discuss his therapy story, what is schizophrenia, what is psychosis, he defines what hallucinations and delusions are, how to differe ... Show More
49m 21s
Apr 2024
2.11 Schizophrenia
Dr. Sameer Jauhar, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Affective Disorders and Psychosis at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College, London, and as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, introduces us to schizophrenia. Explore core cl ... Show More
41m 54s
Jul 26
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
59m 54s
Mar 2025
Your Thoughts Are Lying to You: How to Take Back Control
In this episode, our host interviews Dr. David Burns about his methods for overcoming negative thoughts and promoting joy using CBT techniques. Dr. Burns discusses various techniques and introduces his new digital tool, the Feeling Great app, which tracks personal feelings to fac ... Show More
26m 59s
Sep 24
Fix Your Brain by Fixing Your Body: Metabolic Psychiatry Explained by Dr. Shebani Sethi
For too long, psychiatry has treated mental illness as if it lives only in the brain. But what if the real story begins in the body? My guest today, Dr. Shebani Sethi, is a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford and founding director of the Metabolic Psychiatry Program, the fir ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 2025
Feeling mentally exhausted? How to manage cognitive load and stay focused
Feeling overwhelmed by work, life, and everything in between? Monica breaks down Cognitive Load Theory, a powerful framework that explains why your brain feels like it’s maxed out, and what to do about it. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is availa ... Show More
11m 10s
Feb 2025
Harvard Psychiatrist: How To Heal Your Mind With Your Diet - The Scientific Connection Between Nutrition & Mental Health
I'm going on tour! Come see The School of Greatness LIVE in person!Get my new book Make Money Easy here!What if the root cause of mental health disorders isn't just in your mind, but in your metabolism? In this groundbreaking conversation, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer ch ... Show More
1h 37m
Sep 25
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
59m 52s