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Psych Talk
by Dr. Jessica Rabon
Psych Talk is a podcast dedicated to motivating, inspiring, and educating listeners on everything psychology and self-growth. Whether you are a mental health professional or student in the social science field, are interested in psychology and mindset shifts, or are just interested in gaining skills and knowledge to grow into the best version of yourself, Psych Talk will provide you with knowledge and skills that you can implement in your daily life that add up to make a big impact.
Episodes
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Episode 291 | Recklessly Alive: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness with Sam Eaton
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Sam Eaton, author, speaking and founder of the Recklessly Alive Foundation. Sam shares his own mental health journey, including his experience with suicidality. We discuss the Recklessly Alive Foundation, a suicide prevention organization, and what...
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Episode 290 | Acting & Advocacy: What "The Pitt" Teaches Us About Mental Health with Cathryn Dylan Ortiz
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with actress Cathryn Dylan Ortiz about her role in HBO's The Pitt as Brenda Azurmendi and what her role teaches us about mental health. We start the discussion with Cathryn's background, as well as a conversation about how story telling through TV, film…
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Episode 289 | Offline.now: Finding Healthy Digital Balance with Eli Singer
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Eli Singer, founder of Offline.now, a platform aimed at helping individuals develop healthier relationships with their screens. Eli shares the inspiration for creating Offline.now and writing his book. He discusses the Offline.now Matrix, a practical…
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Episode 288 | Complex PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with Kaytlyn Gilner, MA
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kaytlyn Gilner, MA about complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Kaytlyn discusses her personal journey with these diagnoses and how she came to specialize in working with clients with complex trauma…
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Episode 287 | Why High Achieving Women Quietly Undermine Themselves with Dr. Darby Bonomi, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Darby Bonomi, PhD, sport and performance psychologist, about why high achieving women undermine themselves. Dr. Bonomi discusses what a performance psychologist is and her journey into working with high achieving women. We discuss her book...
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Episode 286 | SafeBAE: Sexual Violence Prevention for Teens with Drew Davis, MPH, MPA
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Drew Davis, MPH, MPA, Director of Health Equity & Strategic Initiatives at SafeBAE. Drew discusses what SafeBAE is, the organization's founding and mission. He shares information about sexual violence among teenagers and the importance of putting...
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Episode 285 | Play Therapy with Tiffany McCary, LSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Tiffany McCary, LSW about Play Therapy. Tiffany shares what play therapy is, who it is suited for, and how she came to specialize in play therapy. We discuss some common misconceptions about play therapy and some presenting problems play therapy can...
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Episode 284 | Resilience & Rebuilding After Grief & Trauma with Todd Maguire
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Todd Maguire, former law enforcement officer with the Queensland Police Service and author. Todd shares his story of trauma and resilience, starting with the unexpected suicide of his partner Karen. We discuss Todd's undercover police work as "Donny",...
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Episode 283 | Eating Disorder Recovery with Lauren Larkin, LMHC
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Lauren Larkin, LMHC about eating disorder recovery. Lauren shares her own journey with an eating disorder and how she came to specialize in eating disorder work. We discuss her workbook, The Eating Disorder Recovery Reset and what inspired her to…
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Episode 282 | Moxies: Fostering Growth and Confidence in the Digital Age
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Juliette Blake, founder of Moxies, a platform designed specifically for girls aged 8-12 that focuses on wellbeing and healthy digital habits. We start the episode off by discussing Moxies and the inspiration behind it. Juliette shares how Moxies is...
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Episode 281 | Navigating Jealousy, Competition, and Envy in Friendships with Dr. Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD about navigating jealousy, competition, and envy in relationships. Dr. Romanoff first discusses how she came to specialize in relationships and why competition, jealousy, and envy tend to show up in both romantic and platonic...
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Episode 280 | Project55: Improving Workplace Mental Health with Justin Goodman
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Justin Goodman, the co-founder and Managing Director of Project 55, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We start the episode by discussing what Project55 ins and the inspiration behind starting this non-profit. We discuss Project55's mission to educate, equip, and...
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Episode 279 | Gender Diversity and Gender Affirming Care with Dr. Diana Sorrentino, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Dr. Diana Sorrentino, PhD, a gender diversity and transgender subject matter expert, author, and host of the Paradoxes of Gender Podcast. Dr. D has spent over 40 years of research studying gender diversity and gender neurobiology and 36 years…
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Episode 278 | Understanding Your Identity and the Diagnosis Generation with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, MD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Jeremy Thompson, a medical practitioner and former President of the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine. Dr. Thompson talks about his book Understand Your True Identity: Discover the Real You and Enjoy Healthier Relationships and…
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Episode 277 | Comfort Cases: Fostering Change One Backpack at a Time with Rob Scheer
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Rob Scheer, founder of Comfort Cases, about the United States foster care system. We start the discussion with Rob sharing his personal experience with the foster care system. We discuss Comfort Cases, a non-profit organization Rob founded, and what...
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Episode 276 | Conversion Therapy
In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss conversion therapy - interventions alleged to alter same-sex attractions or an individual’s gender expression. I start the episode by defining what "conversion therapy" is and discuss Supreme Court rulings that have brought conversion therapy to news...
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Episode 275 | Bad Marriage Advice and What To Do Instead with Monica Tanner
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Monica Tanner, relationship and intimacy coach, Certified Relational Life Therapy Practitioner, host of The Secrets of Happily Ever After Podcast, and author about harmful marriage advice and what to do instead. We start the discussion by Monica…
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Episode 274 | Artificial Intimacy with Elizabeth Abbruzza, MA, LMHC, LPC, CCPS
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Elizabeth Abbruzza, licensed therapist, about artificial intimacy. Liz defines for listeners what artificial intimacy is and how she has seen it show up in her clinical practice. We discussed why people are turning to AI for intimacy and connection…
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Episode 273 | Pacific Atrocities: Collective Trauma's Impact on Modern Day with Jenny Chan
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Jenny Chan, co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education. We start the episode with Jenny discussing what Pacific Atrocities Education is and the inspiration behind the organization. We talk about how western narratives overlook and silence stories from...
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Episode 272 | Media Literacy and Mental Health
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month and 6 year anniversary of Psych Talk. In today's solo episode of Psych Talk I discuss media literacy and the impacts on mental health. I start the episode by defining what media literacy is and discuss media literacy education and why it is so important. I...
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Episode 271 | Talking to Kids About Mental Health with Kendall Concini-Moore
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kendall Concini-Moore about talking to kids about mental health. Kendall shares some of her own journey with mental health struggles and discusses her book Mom's Cloud and the Beach Adventure and what inspired her to write it. We speak about parenting...
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Episode 270 | Maintaining Weight Loss After Overcoming Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD, Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, NYT Best Selling Author, and Founder and CEO of Bright Line Eating about maintaining weight loss when having a food addiction. Dr. Peirce Thompson shares her own journey with...
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Episode 269 | PTSD in Veterans: Alternative Approaches to Healing with Dr. Charlie Powell, MD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Charlie Powell, former Naval Lieutenant Commander, multi-boarded physician, and founder of Solo Vive about PTSD in veterans. We discuss his documentary Healing Heroes - No Mind Left Behind and the inspiration behind it. We discuss PTSD in veterans...
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Episode 268 | When Life Happens: Mindset Shifts to Manage Stress and Build Confidence with Dr. Rachel Goldman, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Rachel Goldman, PhD, licensed psychologist, about stress management, building confidence, and the power of mindset shifts. We discuss her upcoming book When Life Happens: The Mindset Shift You Need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence, and Break…
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Episode 267 | Love, Loss, and Living Grief with Jackie Disch
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with author Jackie Disch about grieving the death of a spouse. We discuss her memoir Losing Katy: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Living Grief, which is an account of her experiences surrounding the death of her wife Katy. We discuss things Jackie wishes people...
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Episode 266 | REAL Confidence with Simone Knego
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Simone Knego, speaker, author, and podcast host about confidence. We discuss her second book REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go From Unsure to Unshakeable, what it is about and what inspired her to write it. We discuss her journey in becoming so...
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Episode 265 | Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery with Shaina Siber, LCSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Shaina Siber, LCSW about burnout recovery. Shaina shares her journey into specializing in burnout and burnout recovery and talks about her debut book, Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery: The Beyond Burnout Blueprint. We discuss what burnout is and...
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Episode 264 | Antiblackness in Mental Health with Dr. Mazella Fuller, PhD, MSW, LCSW, CEDS-C
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Mazella Fuller, LCSW, clinical advisor to Eating Recovery Center, Duke-trained integrative health coach, clinical consultant for the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and social justice advocate. Dr. Fuller shares her...
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Episode 263 | How Digital Culture Erodes Our Identity with Patricia Martin
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Patricia Martin, cultural analyst, researcher, and speaking about how digital culture erodes our identity. We start the conversation by discussing Patricia's book Will the Future Like You? Reflection on the Age of Hyper-reinvention; what it is about…
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Episode 262 | Medical Trauma & Chronic Illness with Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC about chronic illness and medical trauma. Destiny shares about her journey into specializing in chronic illness as a therapist and her personal experiences with chronic illness. Throughout the discussion, Destiny defines for...
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Episode 261 | Navigating Marriage in the Parenting Years with Eli Weinstein, LCSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Eli Weinstein, LCSW about navigating marriage during the parenting years. We kick off the episode by discussing Eli's upcoming book From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage Through Parenting Years. We dive into the psychology behind partnership and how...
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Episode 260 | Effective Strategies for High Risk Teens with Katie May, LPC, DBT-LBC
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Katie May, LPC, DBT-LBC about high risk teenagers. Katie discussed her journey in to specializing in working with high risk teens and families and why she is so passionate about this population. Katie defines what a "high risk teen" is and why...
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Episode 259 | Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) with William Person
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with William Person, former Team USA Bobsledder and CTE advocate about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). William defines for listeners what CTE is and what he feels is missing from the definition given his work with people who have experienced CTE...
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Episode 258 | Collective Trauma & Health Equity with Dr. Christy Gibson, MD
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Dr. Christy Gibson, MD about collective trauma and health equity. Dr. Gibson shares about her journey into specializing in trauma and defines for listeners what trauma is. Dr. Gibson shares the two main trauma responses according to polyvagal theory…
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Episode 257 | Calming Teenage Anxiety with Sophia Vale Galano, LCSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Sophia Vale Galano, LCSW about teenage anxiety. Sophia discusses her journey to specializing in teenage anxiety and what led her to publish her book Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry. Sophia describes…
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Episode 256 | OCD, ACT, Burnout & mindcomb with Dr. Lesley Kirkpatrick
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Dr. Lesley Kirkpatrick, board certified psychiatrist and found of mindcomb. We start the discussion with Dr. Kirkpatrick sharing her personal journey with OCD and how she came to specialize in OCD, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and burnout....
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Episode 255 | Cultivating Joy in the New Year with SC Perot
Welcome back to Season 6 of Psych Talk! In today's episode I talk to SC Perot about cultivating joy in the new year. She kicks off the episode discussing how she became interested in the topic of joy and defines for listeners what joy is. We discuss some simple, daily practices individuals can...
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Episode 254 | Navigating Grief During the Holidays
In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss navigating grief during the holidays. I start the episode by defining what grief is and various types of grief. I discuss the symptoms of grief and how grief may show up differently during the holidays. I then provide practical steps for navigating grief...
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Episode 253 | Juvenile Justice, Correctional Reform, & Systemic Change with Gino Titus-Luciano, LMHC, CPC, NCC
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Gino Titus-Luciano, LMHC and founder and CEO of Kokua Mental Health and Wellness Group about juvenile justice, re-entry and correctional reform, and systemic change. Gino starts the discussion by sharing his journey into working with the juvenile…
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Episode 252 | Resilient Parenting with Dr. Kate Lund, PsyD
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Dr. Kate Lund, PsyD, clinical psychologist about resilience and resilient parenting. Dr. Lund first shares about her personal journey of resilience and how she came to specialize in working in this area. She defines for listeners what resilience is…
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Episode 251 | Overcoming Panic & Panic Attacks with Phil Lane, LCSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Phil Lane, LCSW about panic and panic attacks. Phil shares his personal journey with panic attacks and how that inspired him specialize working with those who struggle with panic. We discuss his book Overcoming Panic and Panic Attacks and what inspired...
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Episode 250 | Kids These Days: Understanding & Supporting Youth Mental Health with Dr. Will Dobud, PhD, MSW
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Will Dobud, social worker, research, and senior lecturer about youth mental health. Will defines the "Kids these days" effect, which is also the title of his recent book with co-author Dr. Nevin Harper. Will discusses what inspired Nevin and him to...
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Episode 249 | Turning Pain into Purpose with Lawrence Harris
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Lawrence Harris, Youth Empowerment Speaker, entrepreneur, and author about turning your pain into purpose. Lawrence discusses his own history of abuse and being in a dark place, which led him to the career he has today, speaking with youth and young...
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Episode 248 | Hypnotherapy for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) with Kisha Reynolds, C. C. Ht
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Kisha Reynolds, certified clinical hypnotherapist, certified life coach, and author. Kisha shares her personal journey with body focused repetitive behaviors (BRFBs) and how that led her to hypnotherapy and becoming a certified clinical hypnotherapist....
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Episode 247 | Using Music to Heal with Dr. Barb Minton, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I speak with Dr. Barb Minton, PhD, licensed psychologist about the healing power of music. Dr. Barb starts our discussion by talking about neurofeedback and what neurfeedback can be used for. We then discuss her interest in the intersection of music and…
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Episode 246 | PTSD: The Invisible Wound You Can See with Dr. Eugene Lipov, MD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Eugene Lipov, Board Certified Anesthesiologist, Board Certified Pain Physician, and Chief Medical Officer at Stella Center. Dr. Lipov discusses how he came to specialize in the treatment of PTSD and defines what PTSD is. Dr. Lipov is a fierce...
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Episode 245 | The Power of Kindness with Jessie Hansen
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Jessie Hansen, professional speaker, author, and founder of the Kindest Kid in America program. Jessie holds a bachelors degree in psychology, a masters degree in social work, and is currently pursuing her doctorate in social work where her primary...
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Episode 244 | Youth Suicide
September is National Suicide Prevention month and in today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss youth suicide. I start the episode by briefly discussion National Suicide Prevention Month and World Suicide Prevention Day. I then provide some statistics on youth suicidal behavior and deaths in the...
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Episode 243 | The Intersection of Eating Disorders and OCD with Elian Beattie, MS, LMHC, LCMHC
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Elian Beattie, LMHC, LCMHC about the intersection between eating disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). We start the episode by defining various eating disorders, as well as what OCD is (and is not). Elian discusses the intersection between...
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Episode 242 | The Science of Happiness with Dr. Ashley Smith, PhD
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Ashley Smith, licensed psychologist, speaker, and author about the science of happiness. Dr. Ashley starts the discussion by discussing how she got interested in the science of happiness and positive psychology in general. Dr. Ashely defines for...
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Psych Talk is a podcast dedicated to motivating, inspiring, and educating listeners on everything psychology and self-growth. Whether you are a mental health professional or student in the social science field, are interested in psychology and mindset shifts, or are just interested in gaining skills and knowledge to grow into the best version of yourself, Psych Talk will provide you with knowledge and skills that you can implement in your daily life that add up to make a big impact.
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Dr. Jessica Rabon
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