NEI Podcast
by Neuroscience Education Institute
The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is committed to help raise the standard of mental health by providing imaginative medical education that focuses on the highest level of learning. Each episode offers an opportunity to learn about current issues in psychiatry from key opinion leaders in the medical field. NEI's Podcast would be of value to anyone with an interest in neuropsychiatric diseases and psychopharmacology.
Episodes
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E293 - New Directions in Treating OCD and Related Disorders with Dr. Jon Grant
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Jon Grant about how compulsivity presents across obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trichotillomania, and skin-picking disorder (excoriation disorder). They discuss how clinicians can distinguish OCD compulsions from body-focused repetitive...
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E292 - Re-release: Wired for Creativity? The Bipolar-Genius Connection with Dr. Tiffany Greenwood
Originally released in 2022, this episode of The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show features Drs. Andrew Cutler and Stephen Stahl in conversation with Dr. Tiffany Greenwood on the genetic and trait-based links between bipolar disorder and creativity. They explore how temperament, personality, and…
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E291 - Re-release: Recognizing and Treating Anhedonia with Dr. Vladimir Maletic
Originally released in 2024, this episode features the late Dr. Vladimir Maletic in conversation with Drs. Andy Cutler and Stephen Stahl about the clinical significance and neurobiology of anhedonia. They discuss its different dimensions, how it differs from emotional blunting, its relationship…
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E290 - ADHD and Substance Use Disorders: Treatment Challenges with Dr. Timothy Wilens
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Tim Wilens about the complex relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorders. They discuss how to distinguish ADHD from substance-related cognitive symptoms, determine when co-occurring conditions...
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E289 - Recognizing and Managing the Biggest Mistakes in Psychopharmacology with Dr. Thomas Schwartz
Originally released in 2021, this episode features Dr. Thomas Schwartz discussing common mistakes in psychopharmacology and how psychiatric clinicians can recognize and manage them. He explores diagnostic uncertainty, medication dosing, informed consent and monitoring, and rational versus...
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E288 - PsychopharmaPearls: Kratom—What Clinicians Need to Know with Dr. William Sauvé
In this episode of PsychopharmaPearls, Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Will Sauvé discuss what clinicians need to know about kratom. They review why patients use it, signs of misuse, dependence, or withdrawal, and key pharmacologic and safety concerns. The conversation also offers practical guidance for...
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E287 - Deprescribing Practices in Psychiatry with Drs. Stephen Stahl and Jeffrey Strawn
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler is joined by Drs. Stephen Stahl and Jeffrey Strawn to discuss deprescribing practices in psychiatry. They explore why deprescribing is an essential clinical skill, how to determine whether a patient still needs a medication, dose, or combination, and how to…
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E286 - GLP-1 Agonists in Psychiatry: Beyond Weight Loss with Dr. Roger McIntyre
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler is joined by Dr. Roger McIntyre to discuss GLP-1 receptor agonists in psychiatry and why these medications may be relevant beyond weight loss. They explore the emerging role of GLP-1s in metabolic psychiatry, including potential connections with mood disorders,...
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E285 - Re-release: Eating Disorders, Nutrition, and the Brain with Dr. Cynthia Bulik
Originally released in June 2023, this episode features Dr. Cynthia Bulik in a discussion of eating disorders, nutrition, and the brain. The conversation explores anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, common misconceptions about eating disorders, and the evolving...
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E284 - Nutritional Interventions in Psychiatry: Hype vs. Evidence with Dr. Bhagwan Bahroo
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Bhagwan Bahroo about nutritional interventions in psychiatry, including diet, supplements, metabolic health, inflammation, and the gut-brain axis. They explore where the evidence is strongest, where hype outpaces the data, and how clinicians can...
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E283 - PsychopharmaPearls: When Akathisia Looks Like Agitation with Dr. Leslie Citrome
In this episode of PsychopharmaPearls, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Leslie Citrome about akathisia, a common but often misdiagnosed antipsychotic side effect that can look like agitation, anxiety, irritability, or worsening psychiatric symptoms. They discuss how to recognize akathisia in…
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E282 - 2026 NEI Spring Congress Extended Q&A: Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Postpartum Mood Disorders with Drs. Strawn, Correll, and Payne
This episode features extended Q&A sessions addressing unanswered audience questions from select presentations delivered at the 2026 NEI Spring Congress in Kissimmee, Florida: (00:53) From Avoidance to Action: Evidence-based Pathways to Recovery for Difficult-to-Treat Anxiety by Jeffrey R.…
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E281 - ADHD, Hormones, or Aging? Sorting Out Cognitive Complaints in Women with Dr. Neill Epperson
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Neill Epperson about how to evaluate cognitive complaints in women. They discuss how to differentiate between ADHD, hormonal changes (such as perimenopause), mood and anxiety disorders, and age-related cognitive decline. The conversation highlights...
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E280 - PsychopharmaPearls: Managing Rebound Insomnia with Dr. Thomas Schwartz
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Thomas Schwartz about insomnia related to antidepressant discontinuation, including how rebound and withdrawal symptoms can emerge when tapering or stopping treatment. They review the underlying mechanisms, clinical risk factors, and how to...
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E279 - Sleep in Bipolar Disorder: Clinical Insights with Dr. Holly Swartz
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Holly Swartz about the critical role of sleep and circadian rhythms in bipolar disorder, including how sleep disturbance can function as both a symptom and trigger of mood episodes. They discuss how clinicians can better assess sleep to identify...
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E278 - Re-release: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbidities with Dr. Robyn Thom
In this revisited episode, Dr. Robyn Thom discusses autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the psychiatric comorbidities that frequently accompany it. She reviews how ASD is diagnosed, the core domains of social communication differences and restricted or repetitive behaviors, and why treatment often...
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E277 - Shaping Recovery: Early Psychosis Outcomes and Engagement with Dr. Robert Cotes
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Robert Cotes about optimizing outcomes in early psychosis and why the first episode is a critical window for intervention. They discuss the impact of duration of untreated psychosis, recovery trajectories after a first episode, and what to measure...
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E276 - PsychopharmaPearls: Choosing Ketamine Treatment with Dr. Lisa Harding
PsychopharmaPearls is NEI's focused podcast series highlighting the clinical insights that can sharpen your prescribing decisions. In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Lisa Harding about how to choose between IV ketamine and intranasal esketamine for patients with difficult-to-treat...
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E275 - Busting Myths About ADHD Medications with Dr. Tim Wilens
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Tim Wilens about enduring myths surrounding ADHD diagnosis and treatment, beginning with why misconceptions about overdiagnosis and misuse continue to shape clinical hesitation. They explore common misunderstandings about ADHD medications—including...
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E274 - Busting Myths About Antipsychotics with Dr. Jonathan Meyer
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Jonathan Meyer to dispel common myths about antipsychotic treatment, from concerns about sedation, personality change, and brain effects to misunderstandings about safety, long-acting injectables, and clozapine. The discussion focuses on what the...
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E273 - Busting Myths About Antidepressants with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Jeff Strawn unpack common misconceptions that complicate real-world use of antidepressants. They review evidence on efficacy, suicidality risk, mechanisms, and early side effects, and discuss how to navigate hesitancy and misinformation. The conversation...
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E272 - Our Most Downloaded Episode of 2025: Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Carla Sharp
As 2025 comes to an end, we revisit our most downloaded episode of the year. Join Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Carla Sharp as they explore the current conceptualization of borderline personality disorder (BPD), including diagnostic challenges, evidence-based treatments, and strategies to reduce stigma...
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E271 - A Look Back at This Year in Psychopharmacology with Dr. Roger McIntyre
Join Drs. Andy Cutler and Roger McIntyre as they discuss the most significant advancements in psychopharmacology over the past year. Their conversation highlights groundbreaking developments and innovations in the field of psychiatry. Roger McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, is a globally recognized…
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E270 - (CME) Complex Depression: Treating Beyond the Standard Algorithm
In this CME episode, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Drs. Stephen Stahl and Roger McIntyre about recognizing and managing complex depression, particularly major depressive episodes with mixed or anxious features. They discuss how these specifiers affect diagnosis, symptom severity, and treatment...
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E269 - (CME) Navigating Complexity: Personalized Treatment Approaches Across the Stages of Bipolar I Disorder
In this CME episode, Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Christoph Correll discuss the complexities of managing bipolar disorder, with a focus on recognizing and treating mixed states. They address overlapping manic and depressive symptoms, comorbidities, and the importance of shared decision-making, family...
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E268 - 2025 NEI Fall Congress Extended Q&A with Drs. Brittany Albright, Lori Davis, Leslie Citrome, and Jeffrey Strawn
This episode includes extended Q&A sessions that address your unanswered questions from the following presentations delivered at the 2025 Fall Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado: (00:22) A Discussion of Substance: Supporting Meaningful Improvements in the Lives of Patients Struggling With...
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E267 - Re-release: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Pathophysiology of Catatonia with Dr. Joan Striebel
In recognition of Stress Awareness Week, the NEI Podcast revisits a vital conversation with Dr. Joan Striebel about the syndrome of catatonia—a condition that can emerge from profound psychological or physiological stress. Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Striebel discuss its dynamic presentation, the...
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E266 - ADHD Treatment in the Real World: Prescribing Trends and Patient Outcomes with Dr. Ryan Sultán
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler talks with Dr. Ryan Sultán about the evolving landscape of ADHD—why diagnoses and prescriptions have risen across age groups, what recent prescribing data reveal, and how these trends align with real-world clinical experience. They explore how ADHD medications...
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E265 - Beyond Dopamine: Evolving Strategies for Antipsychotic Switching in Schizophrenia with Dr. Peter Weiden
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Peter Weiden about when and how to switch antipsychotics in schizophrenia, tackling both the pitfalls and opportunities clinicians face in practice. They also explore how xanomeline–trospium has opened the door to treatments beyond dopamine and what...
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E264 - (CME) Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: Differentiation, Treatment, and Transitioning to Adult Care
In this CME episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Manpreet Singh, the Robert H. Putnam Endowed Chair in Bipolar Research and Treatment at UC Davis, about the challenges of diagnosing and treating pediatric bipolar disorder. Dr. Singh shares evidence-based strategies for treatment, management…
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E263 - Men's Mental Health and the Transition to Fatherhood with Dr. Dan Singley
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Dan Singley about the unique challenges men face in recognizing, expressing, and seeking care for their mental health. They explore how norms around masculinity influence help-seeking behavior and contribute to men's heightened risk of suicide. The...
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E262 - Psychiatric and Neurological Symptoms of Long COVID with Dr. Roger McIntyre
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Roger McIntyre about the growing recognition of Long COVID and its wide-ranging neuropsychiatric manifestations. They discuss the role of neuroinflammation in its pathophysiology, the impact of these symptoms on patients' daily functioning, and both...
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E261 - When Trauma Compounds: Clinical Strategies for PTSD and mTBI in Veterans with Dr. Pamela Wall
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Pamela Wall about the complex intersection of PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in veterans. They explore how military culture influences the experience and treatment of trauma, the challenges of distinguishing overlapping symptoms, and...
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E260 - How AI and Chatbots Are Shaping Mental Health Care with Dr. Steven Chan
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Steven Chan about the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in psychiatry. They explore practical, real-world applications of AI in clinical settings, highlighting both the benefits and limitations of current technologies. The conversation...
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E259 - Why Clinicians Keep Coming Back to NEI Congress: A Behind-the-Scenes Chat
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler sits down with Dr. Debbi Morrissette, Senior Director of Educational Development at NEI, to explore the magic behind NEI Congress. Tune in as they talk about the unique elements of NEI Congress that bring the visual language of psychopharmacology to life! Are you...
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E258 - The OCD Puzzle: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Innovation in Practice with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Jeffrey Strawn explore the complexities of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Join the conversation as they discuss how OCD presents across different patients, evidence-based treatment approaches, and the critical role clinicians play in helping...
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E257 - (CME) Stimulating Solutions: Advances in Treating Stimulant Use Disorders
In this CME podcast episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Phillip Coffin, Director of the Center on Substance Use and Health in San Francisco, CA, about the management of stimulant use disorders. They explore the challenges of treatment and highlight the importance of harm reduction…
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E256 - Distorted Reflections: Identifying and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder with Dr. Katharine Phillips
Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Katharine Phillips about identifying and treating body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Join the discussion as they talk about how BDD presents, the treatments available for this debilitating disorder, and how clinicians can help their patients reach remission....
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E255 - 2025 NEI Spring Congress Extended Q&A with Dr. Andrew Cutler, Desiree Matthews, Dr. Raj Mago, and Hara Oyedeji
This episode includes extended Q&A sessions that address your unanswered questions from the following presentations delivered at the 2025 Spring Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (00:20) All the Tea on ADHD: Guidance for Developing Effective Treatment Strategies for Patients With ADHD by...
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E254 - Breaking the Cycle: Medication Approaches to Hormonal Mood Disorders Across the Lifespan with Dr. Jennifer Payne
In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler is joined by Dr. Jennifer Payne to discuss management of mood disorders influenced by fluctuations in reproductive hormones, particularly in women. They explore medication management during the perinatal period, emphasizing the risks associated with inadequately...
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E253 - Strategies to Identify and Treat Binge Eating Disorder with Dr. Cynthia Bulik
Join Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Cynthia Bulik as they discuss the challenges of diagnosing and treating binge eating disorder (BED). They explore the genetics, neurobiology, and clinical course of BED that inform treatment decisions, and examine how advances in genetic research and emerging...
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E252 - The Latest in Diagnosing and Treating Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Carla Sharp
Join Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Carla Sharp as they discuss the current conceptualization of borderline personality disorder (BPD), including diagnostic challenges, evidence-based treatments, and strategies to reduce stigma by framing BPD as a treatable condition. The conversation also covers recent...
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E251 - (CME) Prescribing Potentially Unsafe Drug Combinations in Treatment-Resistant Cases
In this CME podcast, Dr. Andrew Cutler and Dr. Roger McIntyre discuss the use of potentially unsafe drug combinations in patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. They review situations where complex medication regimens may be necessary and how clinicians may proceed in these...
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E250 - Sexual Dysfunction: The Least Talked about Side Effect with Anita Clayton, MD
Join Dr. Andy Cutler as he speaks with Dr. Anita Clayton about one of the most common yet least discussed side effects of psychotropic medications—sexual dysfunction. They explore the different aspects of sexual dysfunction that may arise as a side effect, how to distinguish these from symptoms…
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E249 - Unintended Effects of FDA Pediatric Antidepressant Boxed Warnings with Christine Moutier, MD
Join Dr. Andy Cutler as he speaks with Dr. Christine Moutier about the unintended effects of the FDA boxed warnings on antidepressant use in pediatric patients—specifically, the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of depression. Their conversation highlights the importance of effectively treating...
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E248 - Benzodiazepine Tapering and Deprescribing with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn
Join Dr. Andy Cutler as he talks with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn about how clinicians can determine the appropriate scenarios for benzodiazepine deprescribing, best practices for benzodiazepine tapering, and how to balance patient preferences to ensure best outcomes. Jeffrey R. Strawn, MD is a Professor...
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E247 - Pediatric Psychopharmacology Series: Incorporating CBT in the Med Check with Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard
In this episode of our special pediatric psychopharmacology series, Dr. Jeffrey Strawn and Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard review how psychiatric prescribers can incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) practices into medication checks with pediatric patients who have anxiety disorders....
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E246 - ECT Unveiled: Modern Perspectives in Psychiatric Treatment with Dr. Descartes Li
Join Dr. Andy Cutler as he talks with Dr. Descartes Li about the facts and fiction of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). They discuss the efficacy and potential side effects of ECT, as well as the importance of educating patients and clinicians on ECT in order to overcome stigma associated with…
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E245 - The Best of the PsychopharmaStahlogy Show
In this special episode, we present highlights from the PsychopharmaStahlogy Show, hosted by Dr. Andy Cutler and featuring Dr. Stephen Stahl. Join us as we share clips from the most popular episodes of the series, showcasing some of the most though-provoking moments. (01:13) Clip from Treating…
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E244 - Pediatric Psychopharmacology Series: Pharmacological Management Strategies in Autism with Dr. Robyn Thom
In this episode of our special pediatric psychopharmacology series, Dr. Jeffrey Strawn and Dr. Robyn Thom discuss the situations in which psychotropic medications are appropriate for children with autism spectrum disorder. They also explore strategies for managing side effects of these…
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The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is committed to help raise the standard of mental health by providing imaginative medical education that focuses on the highest level of learning. Each episode offers an opportunity to learn about current issues in psychiatry from key opinion leaders in the medical field. NEI's Podcast would be of value to anyone with an interest in neuropsychiatric diseases and psychopharmacology.
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