In this episode, Dr. Jade Sasser joins us for another episode to discuss the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and the associated climate anxiety, as well as reproductive justice and specifically how climate change contributes to a hesitancy to have children in younger generations.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, & Yasmine

Guest: Dr. Jade Sasser, MA, MPH, PhD

In this episode, we talk to UCR's Dr. Jade Sasser about climate anxiety, who also recently published the book, "Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question: Deciding Whether to Have Children in an Uncertain Future". The hosts discuss climate anxiety, an umbrella term for climate change related emotions, with Dr. Sasser.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine

Guest: Jade Sasser, MA, MPH, PhD

In this episode, Dr. Melissa Batt goes deeper into her supervision guidance for when patients are rude to trainees.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, River

Guest: Melissa Batt, MD, MPH

In this episode, we talk to University of Colorado's Dr. Melissa Batt about a novel teaching model she has designed and then we jump into cases. We touch on how to handle patients who are rude to trainees.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, River

Guest: Melissa Batt, MD, MPH

In this episode we consider the diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatments for Hoarding Disorder. Dr. Frost also gives advice for family members with loved ones who hoard. Marnie again volunteers to share a video with our audience, this time she walks us through a part of her treatment. This video will be uploaded to our Instagram, @lets.get.psyched, so be sure to follow us!

Hosts: Al, Toshia, Eyrn

Guest: Randy Frost, PhD, MA

References:

Frost, R.O. & Steketee, G. (2010). Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things. Mariner Books edition 2011.

Rodriguez, C.I. & Frost, R.O. (2022). Hoarding Disorder: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide. American Psychiatric Association Press.

Steketee, G. & Frost, R.O. (2014). Treatment for Hoarding Disorder: Therapist Guide (2nd Ed). Oxford University Press.

Tolin, D.F., Frost, R.O., & Steketee, G. (2014). Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding. Oxford University Press.

In a materialistic world, we take a look at a condition involving excessive attachment to objects. In this very special episode, Marnie, an individual with Hoarding Disorder, has agreed to share a video with our audience that depicts her mental process while getting rid of a piece of mail. To watch the video, please check out our Instagram @lets.get.psyched.

Hosts: Al, Toshia, Yasmine

Guest: Randy Frost, PhD, MA

References:

Frost, R.O. & Steketee, G. (2010). Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things. Mariner Books edition 2011.

Rodriguez, C.I. & Frost, R.O. (2022). Hoarding Disorder: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide. American Psychiatric Association Press.

Steketee, G. & Frost, R.O. (2014). Treatment for Hoarding Disorder: Therapist Guide (2nd Ed). Oxford University Press.

Tolin, D.F., Frost, R.O., & Steketee, G. (2014). Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding. Oxford University Press.

We discuss the Baks-Bat “broken courage” post traumatic syndrome and the Kru-Khmer healers that treat it with Dr. Kimneath Lay.

Hosts: Al, Toshia, and Yasmine

Guest: Dr. Kimneath Lay

We discuss the Baks-Bat “broken courage” post traumatic syndrome and the Kru-Khmer healers that treat it with Dr. Kimneath Lay.

Hosts: Al, Toshia, and Yasmine

Guest: Dr. Kimneath Lay

Match is the culmination of a medical student's hard work over four years of medical school. It is entry into the next stage of their medical career, determining where they will live and work for the next 3-7 years of their life. Join us as we consider the tumultuous thoughts and feelings surrounding match.

Hosts: Al, Toshia, Yasmine

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ron-Li Liaw, a doctor in health care leadership, about the future of mental health and the mental health landscape from a systems viewpoint.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine

Guest: Ron-Li Liaw, MD

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Ron-Li Liaw, a doctor in health care leadership, about the future of mental health and the mental health landscape from a systems viewpoint.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yasmine

Guest: Ron-Li Liaw, MD

We continue our discussion with therapist Josh Dodes to do a deep dive into the common experiences of “unhappy achievers.” The first step in the journey towards recovery is to recognize how prevalent this has become in all of one’s relationships. Next, a stage of processing all the emotions that emerge and then a phase of experimentation with other ways relating and enjoying life.

Hosts: Eyrn, Al, Yas

Guest: Josh Dodes, LCSW

Do you rely on your achievements to make you a happy and worthwhile person but end up never feeling satisfied? You may be an “unhappy achiever” and have found yourself seeking success but struggling with insecurity or even emptiness. We interview therapist Josh Dodes who has worked with and wrote about this phenomenon in his private practice. He describes the process of coming to terms with its origins and connecting more closely with who one is and what is truly meaningful.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, Yas

Guest: Josh Dodes, LCSW

Cannabis researcher Dr. Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD joins us as we explore cannabis and its impacts on mental health in the adolescent population.

Hosts: Al, Yas

Guest: Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD

Cannabis researcher Dr. Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD joins us as we explore cannabis and its impacts on mental health in the adolescent population.

Hosts: Al, Yas

Guest: Jesse Hinckley, MD, PhD

Dr. Andrew Novick speaks to the team regarding sexual side effects of commonly used medications and how to ameliorate these side effects using the simplest medication regimen. We explore bupropion, trazodone, nefazodone, and more!

Hosts: Al, Eyrn, Yas

Guest: Andrew Novick, MD, PhD

Dr. Andrew Novick speaks to the team regarding sexual side effects of commonly used medications and how to ameliorate these side effects using the simplest medication regimen. We explore side effects of SSRI's, side effects in general, and whether informed consent is really “informed” as it’s commonly practiced.

Hosts: Al, Eyrn, Yas

Guest: Andrew Novick, MD, PhD

In this second episode with NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth, we discuss more from NAMI’s book “You are not alone” and the potential harm in predicting another’s prognosis as well as the importance of support groups and community.

Hosts: Yas, Al, Toshia

Resources:

Duckworth, K. (2022). You are not alone: The nami guide to navigating mental health with advice from experts and wisdom from real people and families. Zando.

(We have no financial relationships with our guests.)

In this first episode with Dr. Ken Duckworth, we discuss Ken’s path to psychiatry and his book “You are not alone: The NAMI guide to navigating mental health with advice from experts and wisdom from patients and families."

Hosts: Yas, Al, Toshia

Resources:

Duckworth, K. (2022). You are not alone: The nami guide to navigating mental health with advice from experts and wisdom from real people and families. Zando.

(We have no financial relationships with our guests.)

You asked us questions, we answered. Email us at getpsychedonkucr@gmail.com to submit your question for future episodes.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al, and Yasmine