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The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy

The Thinking Mind Podcast

"If you are interested in your mind, emotions, sense of self, and understanding of others, this show is brilliant."Learn something new about the mind every week - With in-depth conversations at the intersection of psychiatry, psychotherapy, self-development, spirituality and the philosophy of mental health.Featuring experts from around the world, leading clinicians and academics, published authors, and people with lived experience, we aim to make complex ideas in the mental health space accessible

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50:09

ADHD (A Comprehensive Guide)

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/09/05

Send us a textIn this episode we discuss ADHD in depth, including the common signs and symptoms, how ADHD is diagnosed, the common risk factors and how ADHD symptoms can be managed both with and without medication. We also discuss whether or not ADHD is over diagnosed, whether ADHD being induced by our lifestyles, and common signs of impairment due to ADHD. Useful links:https://www.additudemag.com/https://adhduk.co.uk/https://aadduk.org/Dr. Alex Curmi is a consultant general adult psychi...

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E95 - Where are we going wrong with Mental...

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/08/29

Send us a textRoberto Mezzina is an Italian psychiatrist and a prominent figure in the field of mental health, known for his leadership in promoting community-based mental health care and his role in advancing the principles of the Trieste Model. Mezzina has been a strong advocate for deinstitutionalization and the rights of people with mental health conditions, continuing the legacy of Franco Basaglia, the pioneer of the Trieste Model.Throughout his career, Mezzina has worked to implement an...

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E94 - Flow States for Athletes, Wrexham football and...

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2024/08/15

Send us a Text Message.Sam Kotadia is a Chartered Sports Psychologist. He has worked with high profile clubs such as Colchester United and currently Wrexham AFC, and has featured on the Disney documentary about the club and town “Welcome to Wrexham”. He also oversees the flagship programme at Empire Fighting Chance (https://www.empirefightingchance.org/), a Bristol-based charity. Sam developed a non-contact boxing programme to help disengaged young people understand resilience and their mind....

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Insecure Overachievers, the Dallas Cowboy...

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/08/08

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of the Insecure Overachiever—a driven, high-performing individual whose success is rooted in insecurity and self-doubt. We'll explore how this psychological pattern manifests in both popular culture and professional environments, from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to high-profile law firms, to Simone Biles and the healthcare industry. We'll also discuss the importance of self-esteem, the dangers of relying on external val...

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50:09

Ask Me Anything #1

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/08/01

Send us a Text Message.Today Alex answers listener questions on a variety of topics including self-harm, talking to complicated people, the function of dark humour, delusional disorder and benzodiazepene addiction. If you would like to submit a question to a future ask me anything episode, email thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com. Dr. Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation ...

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E93 - How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World...

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/08/01

Send us a Text Message.Prentis Hemphill is a writer, an embodiment facilitator, political organiser andtherapist. Prentis has offered embodied practice during moments of social unrest and organisational upheaval, serving as the Healing Justice Director of Black Lives Matter Global Network from 2016 to 2018.Their work and writing have appeared in the New York Times, and the Huffington Post.They are a contributor to “You are Your Best Thing”, edited by Tarana Burke andBrene Brown, “Holding Chan...

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E92 Psychiatry, Privatisation, Psychotherapy, the DSM...

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/07/25

Allen Frances is an American psychiatrist and psychotherapist. He is currently Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine. He is best known for serving as chair of the task force overseeing the development of the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). Frances is the founding editor of two well-known psychiatric journals: the Journal of Personality Disorders and the Journa...

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American Beauty & the Power of Denial

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2024/07/18

This week Alex dissects the 1999 Sam Mendes classic "American Beauty", exploring the lives of the Burnham family and their neighbors, delving into themes of suburban superficiality, repressed desires, and the search for meaning in modern life. We also discuss the process of personality growth and individuation, and why its so important to continuing growing psycholgoically across the lifespan. Dr. Alex Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions w...

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It's Not Your Fault, But it is Your Responsibility

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/07/11

Alex chats about how our backgrounds shape us and how we can use different ideas psychiatry, psychotherapy and philosophy to make sense of it all. We'll break down the idea that "It's not your fault but it is your responsibility," and explore how finding the right balance between acceptance and responsibility can help us lead better lives.Dr. Alex Curmi is a consultant general adult psychiatrist with a sub-speciality in addictions who completed his training in the South London and Maudsley NH...

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Coaching vs Therapy (Accelerator vs Brake)

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/07/04

Alex chats about the distinctions between coaching and therapy through the lens of the "accelerator vs. brake" analogy. Whether you're trying to overcome a personal challenge, find a fulfilling career, or break a habit, understanding when to press the accelerator (taking action and making changes in the external world) versus when to release the brake (addressing internal psychological barriers) is crucial. In this episode we explore real-life examples, practical applications, and the delicat...

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E91: Body Dysmorphic Disorder Revisited (with Arie...

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2024/06/27

Psychotherapist Arie Winograd (LMFT) has spent the vast majority of his 25-year psychotherapy career treating clients with body dysmorphic disorder. He founded and was the director of the Los Angeles BDD & Body Image Clinic. He is the author of Face to Face with Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Psychotherapy and Clinical Insights. He currently works with BDD clients in his private practice. Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi, consultant psychiatrist. If you would like to enquire about an on...

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E90: Neuropsychiatry, the Biopsychosocial Model and...

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/06/21

Professor Anthony David trained in neurology before entering psychiatry at the Maudsley Hospital in London. He was the Vice Dean for Academic Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) from 2013 to 2018. In 2018, Professor David joined University College London (UCL) as the Director of the Institute of Mental Health.He has a wide and diverse range of research interests, including schizophrenia, neuropsychiatry, medically unexplained syndromes, and neuroim...

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E89 - What do we need to be Mentally Healthy? (with...

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2024/06/13

Dr. Benjiman Waterhouse is a consultant psychiatrist. He is also an award-winning stand-up comedian. He has written for the Guardian and Independent and was included in a list of ‘Inspiring Psychiatrists’ by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Here, his first book, was released in May 2024In this episode we discuss the ups and downs of psychiatry training, his experiences with psychotherapy, common misconceptions about mental illness, some of the problems with...

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E88 - Evolutionary Perspectives on Psychosis,...

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2024/06/06

Professor Henry O’Connell is a Consultant Psychiatrist working in Portlaoise, Ireland and Associate Clinical Professor with the School of Medicine at the University of Limerick. Henry has a special interest in how principles of evolutionary psychology can be applied to psychiatry, mental health and illness and medical education. Henry was isthe founding chair of the college of psychiatrists of Ireland Evolutionary Psychiatry special interest group in 2021 . In 2022 he published his a textbook...

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The Many Paths to Self-Sabotage

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/05/30

What if the biggest obstacle in your way was yourself? If this were true and it was something you took seriously, it would have major implications about the way you conducted yourself. It would also mean reflecting on your decisions, and the overarching patterns of your life might be one of the most important things you could do. Today we discuss the many routes to self-sabotage, including evolutionary reasons, fear of change, the repetition compulsion and much more. Audio-Es...

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E87 - Carl Jung, the Meaning Crisis, the Red Book &...

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2024/05/23

MJDorian is an artist, educator, podcast creator, and award winning composer. In 2018, MJ launched the podcast: Creative Codex, which he continues to write and produce. The show frequently appears in the top 100 charts globally in the genre of Arts. The mission of Creative Codex is to explore the mysteries of creative genius through narrative, sound design, and original music.Today we discuss who Carl Jung was, an overview of what he contributed to psychology, why he disagreed with Freud, the...

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E86 - Emotional Intelligence & its Dark Side (with...

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/05/16

John E. Wisneski is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rice University in Texas, where he teaches a course on Emotional Intelligence. He is the recipient of numerous student-selected graduate teaching awards, including the 2017 Professor of the Year Award at the Kelley School of Business, and the 2018 Most Impactful Core Professor Award at the W.P. Carey School of Business. In 2020, he was recognized by Poets & Quants as a Favorite MBA Professor for the Class of 2020.Prior to pursuin...

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E85 - The Psychology of Dating & Relationships in...

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/05/09

Andew Wilkinson is a dating coach and a Youtuber who specialises in helping men find and sustain healthy relationships with women. You can learn more about Andrew and is work on his youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@HonestImprovementYTIn this episode we discuss the problems faced by men and women alike in dating, the potential harm of dating apps, the changing ethical landscape of dating, the looming problem of AI girlfriends, how to improve your ability to attract a partner...

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E84 - Why was the Tavistock Gender Identity Clinic...

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2024/05/02

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E83 - What is Borderline Personality Disorder? (with...

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy ·

2024/04/25

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