What happens when a neurodivergent flight attendant trades jet lag for guitar riffs and finds better mental health in the process? In this inspiring and wildly relatable episode, Canadian alt-rock singer-songwriter Harley Olivia joins Gabe Howard to share how embracing her creativity helped her manage ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and why ignoring your pass ... Show More
Nov 20
Why They Drank the Kool-Aid: Psychology of Cults
Most of us think we’d never fall for a cult. We imagine the followers of Jim Jones as naïve, brainwashed, or broken people who “drank the Kool-Aid.” But what if that’s not the truth at all?In this eye-opening episode, host Gabe Howard speaks with the award-winning author of “Deat ... Show More
29m 46s
Nov 6
Race, Madness & the Complex History of a Jim Crow Asylum
What can the history of a Jim Crow–era mental asylum teach us about race and mental health today? MSNBC journalist Antonia Hylton joins Gabe Howard to discuss her powerful book “Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum,” a deeply researched look at Crownsville Hospital, on ... Show More
27m 47s
Oct 30
Anosognosia in Schizophrenia: Understanding ‘A Lack of Insight’ with Guest Host Rachel Star Withers
Imagine everyone around you — family, friends, even your doctors — insisting you have a serious mental illness, yet you’re certain they’re wrong. This isn’t denial — it’s a symptom called anosognosia, a lack of awareness that can make treatment nearly impossible. In this episode, ... Show More
28m 58s
Mar 2022
Jenna Overbaugh - Postpartum OCD and ERP (#321)
<p class="p1">In episode 321 I chat with Jenna Overbaugh. Jenna is a therapist who specialises in OCD, and is the clinical marketing director over at NOCD.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">We discuss Jenna's OCD story, postpartum OCD, how the US heal ... Show More
54m 24s
Jul 2025
Obsessive-Compulsive Neurobiology (OCD) with Wayne Goodman
<p>Ruminations and reassurances. Checking and counting. Suffering and stigmas. It’s OCD, babes! OCD is now considered one of the most common psychiatric conditions, afflicting 2% to 3% of the general population, and this episode is among our top-requested topics. So we snagged a ... Show More
1h 19m
Dec 2024
Comprehensive Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment Guide: Evidence-Based ERP Approaches and Best Practices for Clinicians
In this episode, Dr. David Puder dives deep into the world of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with renowned expert Dr. Fred Penzel, who brings over 43 years of experience to the table. Together, they explore groundbreaking approaches to treating OCD, including Exposure and Re ... Show More
1h 19m