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D.A.R.E., Heroin, and Drugs 101
March 29, 2023

D.A.R.E., Heroin, and Drugs 101

Paige Lemen, a doctoral candidate in neuroscience, returns to the podcast for this season finale to give us a full rundown of all things related to substance use! We cover a wide range of information in this two-part episode…
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School Psychology, Teachers, and IEPs
March 15, 2023

School Psychology, Teachers, and IEPs

Dr. Briana Wagner, a school psychologist, introduced us to another field of psychology you might not have heard of that helps students every day. She discusses all the roles school psychologists may have, how funding impacts…
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Psychiatry 101, Cerebral, and Adderall
March 1, 2023

Psychiatry 101, Cerebral, and Adderall

Dr. Sulman Mirza (aka thekicksshrink), a triple board-certified psychiatrist, sat down with me to provide an introduction to the field of psychiatry! What's the difference between psychiatry and psychology? Are psychiatrists…
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Seed Oils, Coffee Enemas, and Processed Food
Feb. 15, 2023

Seed Oils, Coffee Enemas, and Processed Food

Dr. Adrian Chavez gives us a crash course on nutrition this episode! His Ph.D. in nutrition helps him try to face the massive mountain of misinformation on social media to empower people to unlearn anxiety around food and ma…
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ADHD, Gaming, and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Feb. 1, 2023

ADHD, Gaming, and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

Dr. Carrie, a psychologist who specializes in kids with ADHD, sits down to give us a full run-down of ADHD. She busts myths, shares fascinating new research, and expands our understanding of ADHD. Dr. Carrie also does a deep…
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Inflammation, Cancer, and COVID
Jan. 18, 2023

Inflammation, Cancer, and COVID

Dr. Yas, an immunologist, shares her expertise in research related to cancer and transplants. She also corrects misconceptions surrounding our immune system and autoimmune problems. Dr. Yas also provides unique insight into …
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Child Trafficking
Aug. 4, 2021

Child Trafficking

Okay, I know this isn't a fun topic. In fact, it's pretty heavy. It's also incredibly important to talk about! The human trafficking business, in general, is thriving globally. This includes child trafficking as well. While it's horrifying to think …

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Exciting Changes
July 21, 2021

Exciting Changes

Wow! I've been so busy with change I have not been able to keep up with this blog. I'm very active on Instagram and working my up with TikTok (that is tough to navigate as an elder millennial). I had …

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Suicide and Suicide Prevention
June 10, 2021

Suicide and Suicide Prevention

I wanted to bring awareness to the rising mental health crisis over the past year, especially because I've seen several deaths in my hometown. I released an episode on suicide and suicide prevention with an amazing expert! He answered all …

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