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Sanity

by Dr. Jason Duncan

So many people are looking to live happier more stress free lives. We provide interviews from mental health experts across various fields because we know finding quality information isn’t always easy. Let’s find more sanity together.

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Episodes

  1. CBT for Leadership with Dr.'s Simon Rego and Julian Barling

    Welcome to a new episode of the Sanity Podcast, where host Dr. Jason Duncan is joined by esteemed guests Dr. Simon Rego and Dr. Julian Barling to discuss the impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on leadership. Simon, Chief of Psychology at Montefiore Medical Center, and Julian, a…

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  2. Exploring Stoicism in Modern CBT with Dr. Scott Waltman

    In this episode of the Sanity Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Scott Waltman, a renowned clinical psychologist and master CBT therapist, to delve into the philosophy of Stoicism and its application in modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Dr. Waltman discusses his new podcast and book on…

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  3. Sanity x ABCT: 50th Anniversary of Gerald Davison's ABCT Presidential Address

    In this episode of Sanity Podcast, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Gerald Davison's 1974 ABCT presidential address on the wrongs of Conversion Therapy with co-host Dr. Joel Becker. 00:00 Welcome to Sanity Podcast 00:38 Introducing Dr. Joel Becker 02:14 Meet Dr. Gerald Davison 03:37 The...

  4. Sanity x ABCT: Mary Jane's Eras Tour: 45 Years of Service

    This special episode of Sanity Podcast, titled 'The MJ's Eras Tour', features a deep dive into the history and growth of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) alongside its impact on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as a field. Mary Jane Eimer, known as MJ, reflects on her...

  5. Sanity x ABCT: Harms in Therapy with Dr.'s Ilana Seager van Dyk and Alexandria Miller

    This episode of the Sanity Podcast focuses on the harms caused by the misapplication of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), particularly towards minoritized populations. Guests Dr. Ilana Seager van Dyk and Dr. Alexandria Miller discuss their research on mental health disparities and the…

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  6. Sanity x ABCT: CPT for PTSD with Dr. Patricia A. Resick (Episode 2)

    This second episode features an extensive discussion with Dr. Resick on various facets of CPT therapy, innovative advancements, and its application in treating PTSD. They cover topics like the DSM's limitations, emotional neglect, and abuse in the context of PTSD, the concept of post-traumatic...

  7. Sanity x ABCT: CPT for PTSD with Dr. Patricia A. Resick (Episode 1)

    This episode of the Sanity Podcast features an in-depth interview with Dr. Patricia Resick, a leading expert in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, discussing the nuances of trauma, PTSD, and the effectiveness of CPT. Dr. Resick brings her extensive background in clinical psychology and...

  8. Sanity x ABCT: Starting a Telehealth Practice: What You Need to Know with Dr. Mary K. Alvord (Episode 2)

    This episode delves into the intricacies of telehealth in the mental health field, featuring insights from Dr. Alvord and discussions on its appropriateness for various client demographics, including new parents, individuals with social phobia, and the elderly. It covers the challenges and...

  9. Sanity x ABCT: Starting a Telehealth Practice: What You Need to Know with Dr. Mary K. Alvord (Episode 1)

    This episode of Sanity podcast features Dr. Mary K. Alvord, a psychologist with extensive clinical experience, discussing the ins and outs of starting and managing a telehealth practice. Key topics include the early adoption and technological challenges of telehealth, considerations for…

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  10. Sanity x ABCT: Parent Child Interaction Therapy for Older Children with Dr.'s Kate Gibson and Corey Lieneman (Episode 2)

    In this second episode, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) experts, Dr. Kate Gibson and Dr. Corey Lineman, provide an in-depth discussion on the PCIT protocol for older children (mid-elementary to late elementary age). They explain how specific techniques are gradually introduced to shape...

  11. Sanity x ABCT: Parent Child Interaction Therapy with Dr.'s Kate Gibson and Corey Lieneman (Episode 1)

    In this episode of the Sanity x ABCT collaboration series, host Dr. Jason Duncan delves into the discussion of Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) with guest experts Dr. Kate Gibson and Dr. Corey Lieneman. PCIT is a versatile therapy that focuses on improving the parent-child relationship to...

  12. Sanity x ABCT: Nonprofit Mental Health Research Careers with Dr. Shannon Blakey (Episode 2)

    In this second episode, Dr. Shannon Blakey discusses the route to a non-profit career. She emphasizes the importance of research experience and strong communication skills. The role of mentors and sponsors in career advancement is also highlighted. The episode highlights ways to network and build...

  13. Sanity x ABCT: Nonprofit Mental Health Research Careers with Dr. Shannon Blakey (Episode 1)

    This episode of Sanity discusses the joys and challenges of working in non-profit mental health research. Guest, Dr. Shannon Blakey, a research clinical psychologist at RTI International, shares her experiences and insights into a career in psychological research. She details the…

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  14. Sanity x ABCT: Sleep Health with Dr. Allison Harvey (Episode 2)

    In this second episode, sleep and circadian rhythm expert, Dr. Allison Harvey, discusses the impact of sleep on mental health and the treatment approach that she's been working on called Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Problems, or Trans C. She underscores the importance of...

  15. Sanity x ABCT: Sleep Health with Dr. Allison Harvey (Episode 1)

    In this episode of the 'Sanity Podcast', we are joined by Dr. Allison Harvey, a clinical psychologist and director of the Golden Bear Sleep and Mood Research Clinic at the University of California Berkeley. She discusses the importance of sleep and circadian rhythms to mental health, noting how...

  16. Sanity x ABCT: OCD Assessment and Treatment with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz (Episode 3)

    In the third episode, Dr. John Abramowitz, internationally recognized expert on OCD, dives deeper into the discussion on treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He talks about the benefits of value-oriented behavior in exposure work, the significance of identifying a patient's values, and…

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  17. Sanity x ABCT: OCD Assessment and Treatment with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz (Episode 2)

    In this second episode on OCD with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz, internationally recognized expert on OCD, a deep dive is taken into OCD treatment techniques, the components that make treatment effective, and any new advancements in the field. Special focus is given to exposure therapy and the...

  18. Sanity x ABCT: OCD Assessment and Treatment with Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz (Episode 1)

    In this episode of the Sanity Podcast, Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz, an internationally recognized expert on OCD and anxiety returns to discuss the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD. The discussion also focuses on the importance and challenges of accurately diagnosing OCD using...

  19. Sanity x ABCT: What to do about Worry with Dr. Robert Leahy (Episode 2)

    In this second episode, renowned cognitive-behavioral therapy expert Dr. Bob Leahy discusses worry, its evolutionary basis, and when it becomes a problem, and effective techniques for managing it. He explains how cognitive distortions and biases can contribute to worry and provides strategies for...

  20. Sanity x ABCT: What to do about Worry with Dr. Robert Leahy (Episode 1)

    In this two-part episode of the ABCT & Sanity Podcast collaboration series, Dr. Robert Leahy, a prominent clinical psychologist, author, and master cognitive therapist, discusses worry and its impact on our mental health. He differentiates between productive and unproductive worry, and shares...

  21. Sanity x ABCT: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with Dr.'s Jason Luoma and Brian Pilecki (Episode 2)

    In the second episode of the podcast series on psychedelic assisted therapy, the hosts and experts delve deeper into possible harms associated with recreational and inappropriate use of psychedelics. This coverage includes exploring the psychological impact of incorrect dosages, discussing...

  22. Sanity x ABCT: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with Dr.'s Jason Luoma and Brian Pilecki (Episode 1)

    In this episode of the Sanity x ABCT collaboration series, two experts in the field of psychedelic assisted therapy, Dr. Jason Luoma and Dr. Brian Pilecki, shed light on the process, potential benefits, and risks of this growing treatment approach. Topics discussed include the classes and...

  23. Sanity x ABCT: The State of ABCT with Dr.'s Jill Ehrenreich-May and Sandra Pimentel

    On this inaugural episode of the Sanity Podcast and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) collaboration series, host Dr. Jason Duncan interviews his two guests, outgoing and incoming presidents of ABCT, Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May and Dr. Sandra Pimentel respectively, on their...

  24. Adolescent Substance Abuse: Navigating Family Treatments & Supporting Recovery with Dr. Craig Henderson

    In this episode of the Sanity Podcast, host Dr. Jason Duncan reconnects with Dr. Craig Henderson to discuss family-based treatment solutions for adolescent substance abuse and other related mental health disorders. Dr. Henderson elaborates on the increasing prevalence of anxiety and depressive...

  25. Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz - Can the DSM do Better? - Episode 1

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz discuss the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or the DSM. The DSM is widely used by psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals to not only diagnose individuals with mental health...

  26. Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz - Can the DSM do Better? - Episode 2

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz continue their discussion on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or the DSM. Specifically, they take an in-depth look at anxiety and obsessive compulsive and related disorders. Dr. Abramowitz discusses...

  27. Why are we so divided? Evolutionary psychology may tell us (Part 1 of 2) - Featuring Dr. William Sanderson

    On this episode of Sanity, join us for Part 1 of a 2-part discussion between Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. William Sanderson on how evolutionary psychology can be applied to current issues humans are facing. They briefly review mismatch theory, which is the concept that humans evolved with certain...

  28. Are we destined to self destruct? Evolutionary Psychology may tell us (Part 2 of 2) - Featuring Dr. William Sanderson

    On this episode of Sanity, join us for Part 2 of the 2-part discussion between Dr. Duncan and Dr. Sanderson on how evolutionary psychology can be applied to current issues humans are facing. Part 1 of this discussion primarily focused on political polarization in the United States. The focus of...

  29. Dr.'s Rego, Stern, Szuhany, Pimentel, & von Stietz on using pop-culture, media, and sports metaphors to enhance therapy

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan along with Dr.’s Rego, Stern, Szuhany, Pimentel, & von Stietz cover the immense topic of using metaphors, pop-culture, movie/TV show characters, and athletes/sports in therapy sessions. They provide rationale for making these references with therapy...

  30. Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz on the Inhibitory Learning Model of Exposure and the treatment of anxiety

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Jon Abramowitz discuss the treatment of exposure for anxiety disorders, including OCD. Dr. Abramowitz is an internationally recognized expert in anxiety and OCD, and he has published countless books and articles about the topic. Dr. Abramowitz...

  31. Dr. Robert Leahy on Regret

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Master CBT Clinician Dr. Robert Leahy discuss the powerful, and often painful, emotion of regret. Dr. Leahy describes regret as the result of decisions we make, and we can experience it regarding choices we either do, or do not, pursue. Regret is an...

  32. Lisa Pote on increasing access and education of quality CBT and the Beck Institute's mission

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Lisa Pote discuss current happenings at the Beck Institute. They talk about the creation of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and how the Beck Institute is attempting to disseminate skills originally taught by Dr. Aaron Beck to a wide range of...

  33. Dr. Scott Waltman on common pitfalls learning CBT and Socratic questioning

    On this episode of “Sanity” Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Scott Waltman discuss some of the pitfalls mental health professionals make when implementing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The most common pitfalls identified in research completed by Dr. Waltman included socratic questioning and guided...

  34. Dr. Drea Letamendi on using superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, comics, and fandom to teach mental health and psychological principles

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Drea Letamendi discuss how different sci-fi/comic/fantasy fandoms can be used to discuss psychological concepts. In fact, fandoms are great outlets to disseminate information about psychological science to the general public. Additionally, the...

  35. Dr. Robert Hindman on Dealing with Uncertainty during the Pandemic

    Dr. Robert Hindman is a clinical psychologist at the Beck Institute. He conducts various trainings and provides consultation and supervision for therapists. He has written books on cognitive therapy, anxiety, and mindfulness, and studies how organizations and therapists can best implement...

  36. Dr. William Sanderson on evolutionary psychology and why the modern world is making us sick

    On this episode of “Sanity” Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. William Sanderson discuss the application of evolutionary psychology to physical and mental health problems most humans face. They define mismatch theory, which suggests we, as human beings, were built for something entirely different than how…

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  37. Dr. Jacqueline Persons on case formulation and progress monitoring

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Jacqueline Persons discuss the importance of cognitive-behavioral case formulation and tracking progress. The case formulation approach includes hypothesis testing of maintaining factors. It allows the clinician to pivot in treatment, when...

  38. Dr. William Sanderson on evolutionary psychology and the negative consequences of our mismatch with the modern world

    On this episode of “Sanity” Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. William Sanderson discuss the application of evolutionary psychology to physical and mental health problems most humans face. Core principles of evolutionary theory are discussed, such as survival of the fittest, sexual selection, and inclusive...

  39. Dr. Sara Becker on Dissemination/Marketing and Implementation of Effective Treatment

    On this episode of “Sanity” Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Sarah Becker discuss the dissemination and implementation of effective therapy for psychological disorders. Dr. Becker explains the pitfalls psychologists and psychology organizations have made in marketing specific treatments to consumers. She...

  40. Dr. Scott Kellogg and Amanda Garcia Torres on Transformational Chairwork

    On this episode of “Sanity” Dr. Jason Duncan, Dr. Scott Kellogg, and Amanda Garcia Torres discuss transformational chairwork. Transformational chairwork is a transtheoretical psychotherapy technique which involves utilizing physical chairs in a session to parse out various “parts” of ourselves,...

  41. Jared Cohen on Sport and Performance Psychology

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Jared Cohen, M.A., M.B.A. dive into sport and performance psychology. Jared Cohen works as a mental performance coach for both individuals and teams, and he recently conducted a training with the Transportation Security Agency (TSA). He discusses…

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  42. Dr. Dennis Zgaljardic on neuropsychological evaluations for neurocognitive disorders

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Dennis Zgaljardic discuss different aspects of neuropsychological assessments. They cover various areas of the brain and their functions, and they discuss how assessment tools can be used to determine where there might be deficits. Specifically…

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  43. Dr. Emily Owens on prodromal psychosis, risk factors for developing a psychotic disorder, and treatment

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Emily Owens discuss psychosis and the prodromal stages of psychosis. They cover risk factors for developing psychotic disorders and share information about therapeutic interventions for these individuals. Dr. Owens provides numerous examples...

  44. Dr. Jess Shatkin on mental illness prevention and mental illness in children and adolescents

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Jess Shatkin discuss mental illness prevention in children and adolescents. Dr. Shatkin shares his expertise on prevention practices, why they are important, and how we could improve them. He then specifies on specific practices for kids, which...

  45. Dr. Michael Tompkins on Increasing Willingness and Experiential Approach

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Michael Tompkins cover a transdiagnostic approach to treating emotional disorders, such as anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Dr. Tompkins, who has authored several books on this topic and is board certified in...

  46. Dr. Katherine Dondanville on Cognitive Processing Therapy and PTSD

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Katherine Dondanville cover post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its various treatments. Dr. Dondanville is board-certified in cognitive and behavioral psychology, and she specializes in a specific treatment for PTSD called cognitive...

  47. Dr. Jonathan Grayson on OCD and the role of uncertainty

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Jonathan Grayson dive into OCD, defining and differentiating it from other mental disorders and “normal” behavior. They discuss the core features of the disorder, which are obsessions and compulsions, and provide multiple examples of how...

  48. Dr. Paul Grant on Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Paul Grant dive into Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy, a new approach to cognitive therapy specifically designed to increase outcomes for those with serious mental illnesses, such as psychotic disorders. Dr. Grant explains how the focus of...

  49. Dr. Amanda Loerinc Guinyard on the Inhibitory Learning Model of Exposure and Positive Affect Treatment

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Amanda Loerinc Guinyard discuss a new model of exposure treatment called the inhibitory learning model. Traditionally, exposure therapy was believed to work due to habituation, or the diminishing of a response to the feared or anxiety-provoking...

  50. Dr. Elizabeth Turk-Karan on exposure therapy for anxiety

    On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Elizabeth Turk-Karan discuss how exposure therapy works, and how it is used to treat a number of different anxiety-related disorders. Dr. Turk-Karan shares how we all need some levels of anxiety to function properly, but sometimes, our anxiety…

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So many people are looking to live happier more stress free lives. We provide interviews from mental health experts across various fields because we know finding quality information isn’t always easy. Let’s find more sanity together.

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Dr. Jason Duncan

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