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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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