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Shrink Speak

by Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman

Shrink Speak Podcast is hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, Chair of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and past president of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Lieberman is a nationally renowned psychiatrist on the topic of suicide, addiction and mental illness and is a regular blogger for The Huffington Post, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and Psychology Today and author of “Shrinks: The Untold Story of Psychiatry.” www.jeffreyliebermanmd.com

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Episodes

  1. The Future of Psychedelics: A Discussion with Rick Doblin & Steven Levine

    In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman is joined by pioneering psychedelics researchers, Drs. Rick Doblin and Steven Levine, to discuss the therapeutic applications of psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin, ketamine, LSD, MDMA, and ibogaine in treating mental health and addiction disorders, and…

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  2. Why Forgetting is Good for Your Memory

    Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman is joined by Dr. Scott A. Small, a physician specializing in aging and dementia and a professor of neurology and psychiatry at Columbia University, where he directs the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. He has run a National Institutes of Health–funded laboratory for over...

  3. Performance Psychology with Patrick McEnroe

    As the spotlight on mental health in sports continues to grow, thanks in large part to professional athletes like Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles speaking out publicly about their own mental health struggles, Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman sits down with retired tennis pro Patrick McEnroe to discuss how...

  4. The Goldwater Rule History

    The Goldwater Rule is Section 7 in the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Principles of Medical Ethics, which states that it is unethical for psychiatrists to give a professional opinion about public figures whom they have not examined in person. Joining Dr. Lieberman in this episode of...

  5. A Grieving Nation: Coping With Loss, Unrest and Politics

    The COVID-19 pandemic is taking an emotional and economic toll on America, add in social unrest over racial injustice, political turmoil, and now the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the controversy filling of her seat. These events have created a cascade and cycle…

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  6. COVID-19 CRISIS: Grief and Loss

    As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep the U.S. and world, how we live our daily lives have been utterly disrupted including how we process loss and handle grief. Grief outside of a global pandemic is difficult and painful to experience, and adding in the complexities of COVID-19, those...

  7. COVID-19 CRISIS: Pandemic Anxiety

    Anxiety is a normal emotion and it is to be expected during this unprecedented crisis. Anxiety increases when we experience uncertainty, are in unpredictable situations and feel unable to control our circumstances. In this episode Dr. Lieberman speaks with one of the leading anxiety and mood...

  8. COVID-19 CRISIS: Molecular and Serological Testing with Dr. Eldad Hod

    In addition to the doctors and nurses on the frontlines, the unsung heroes during this COVID-19 pandemic are also those pathology personnel who are developing, validating and then bringing up to scale a method of COVID-19 diagnostics that previously never existed. In a process that usually takes...

  9. COVID-19 CRISIS PART 3: Dr. Ian Lipkin

    In this special three-part COVID-19 Crisis series, Dr. Lieberman speaks with renowned experts who have expertise in relevant disciplines that pertain to this COVID-19 pandemic. In Part 3, Dr. Lieberman discusses the COVID-19 epidemic with infectious disease expert, W. Ian Lipkin, MD, John Snow...

  10. COVID-19 CRISIS PART 2: Sid Mukherjee

    In this special three-part COVID-19 Crisis series, Dr. Lieberman speaks with renowned experts who have expertise in relevant disciplines that pertain to this COVID-19 pandemic. In part 2, Dr. Lieberman discusses the impact of the COVID-19 on medicine and society at large with Pulitzer Prize…

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  11. COVID-19 CRISIS PART 1: Dr. Brian Fallon

    In this special three-part COVID-19 Crisis series, Dr. Lieberman speaks with renowned experts who have expertise in relevant disciplines that pertain to this COVID-19 pandemic. In Part 1, Dr. Lieberman discusses the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with Brian Fallon, MD, MPH, the...

  12. Mass Violence in America and Mental Illness

    Mass violence events in America have been occurring unfortunately more and more frequently. After every event the conversation is always, “why does this keep happening?”. Fingers are pointed to things like access to guns and mental illness. But there is a serious and widespread confusion about…

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  13. Military Mental Health

    In honor of Veterans Day, Dr. Lieberman speaks with Dr. Yuval Neria about the current state of mental health resources and assistance available for our active duty, veterans, national guard members, along with their family members and what can be done to serve them better. Dr. Neria is a…

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  14. Live From The 2019 SXSW Podcast Stage: Toxic Effects of Childhood Trauma

    Shrink Speak took to the SXSW 2019 Podcast stage on March 11th live from Austin, Texas. In this special episode Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman was joined by Dr. Charles Nemeroff, the Director of the Institute for Early Life Adversity Research at the University of Texas Dell Medical School to explore...

  15. Suicide is Preventable: Here's How to Stop it - Part 2

    In part 2 of this this special two-part episode on suicide prevention, Dr. Lieberman is rejoined by Columbia’s Dr. Kelly Posner and Dr. J. John Mann. Journalist, author, and adjunct professor at Columbia, Stephen Fried also joins the conversation to discuss the role and responsibility of the…

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  16. Suicide is Preventable: Here's How to Stop it - Part 1

    September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In a special two-part episode, Dr. Lieberman recently sat down to chat with Columbia’s Dr. Kelly Posner and Dr. J. John Mann to discuss the ongoing health crisis that is suicide in the U.S. following the suicides of both Kate Spade and Anthony...

  17. A Chat With Molly McCloskey Author of “Circles Around the Sun”

    In a continuation of the "Voices In Mental Illness" series, Dr. Lieberman is joined by “Circles Around the Sun” author, Molly McCloskey. Molly writes about her older brother Mike, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia at the age of 23. By the time Molly was old enough to know Mike, he was...

  18. A Chat With Nyna Giles Author of "The Bridesmaid's Daughter"

    In honor of mental health awareness month, I will be conducting a series of interviews with individuals who have made it their cause to talk about mental health year round. To kick-off the series, I’m thrilled to be joined by Nyna Giles, author of “The Bridesmaid's Daughter." Nyna is the youngest...

  19. The Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth: Longevity

    The first of a multi-part series debunking advertising medical claims that aren’t backed up by science. This "The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth” episode focuses on longevity. You may have heard the claims, but does the science back it up? You’ll have to listen to find out! To find out…

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  20. The Use of Recreational Drugs to Treat Psychological Injuries of Veterans

    In this episode of Shrink Speak, Dr. Lieberman explores the growing trend of using recreational drugs to treat the psychological injuries of our military personnel. Along with how the VA is handling the mental health care of our Veterans.

  21. The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Wants: Part 4 - What To Do When A Loved One Is Suffering From Mental Illness

    Part 4 of a 4 Part series "The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Want" about Mental Health. What is it, when and how to know if you need to seek help, where to find help, and what to do when loved ones are suffering from a mental illness.

  22. The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Wants: Part 3 - How Do You Find A Psychiatrist

    Part 3 of a 4 Part series "The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Wants" about Mental Health. What is it, when and how to know if you need to seek help, where to find help, and what to do when loved ones are suffering from a mental illness.

  23. The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Wants: Part 2 - When Do You Need To See A "Shrink"

    Part 2 of a 4 Part series "The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Want" about Mental Health. What is it, when and how to know if you need to seek help, where to find help, and what to do when loved ones are suffering from a mental illness.

  24. The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Want: Part 1 - The Stigma Of Mental Illness

    Part 1 of a 4 Part series, "The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Want" about Mental Health. What is it, when and how to know if you need to seek help, where to find help, and what to do when loved ones are suffering from a mental illness.

  25. The Need for a Congressional Psychiatrist

    When it comes to healthcare reform compromise in Congress, why a Congressional Psychiatrist may just be the answer!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Shrink Speak Podcast is hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, Chair of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and past president of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Lieberman is a nationally renowned psychiatrist on the topic of suicide, addiction and mental illness and is a regular blogger for The Huffington Post, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and Psychology Today and author of “Shrinks: The Untold Story of Psychiatry.” www.jeffreyliebermanmd.com

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