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In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews TWO mental health professionals and discusses the delicate and relevant subject of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV.) Dr. Zappert is an expert on the topic and Dina is a social worker and survivor.
Together, they break down the misconceptions and stereotypes attached to IPV and survivors. We learn some shocking statistics about the sheer prevalence of abuse and, finally, we hear from the unique and jarring perspective of a survivor’s fight for help.
References
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service
800-799-7233
Newspaper Coverage of Intimate Partner Violence: Sewing Representations of Risk
Washington Post: No more free passes to famous men who abuse women
NY Times: Domestic Violence Awareness Hasn’t Caught Up with #MeToo
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Have you seen something recently about magic mushrooms and mental health? You’re not alone! In this episode join Dr. Jodi Midiri as she interviews Rome and Victoria, the Wise Women of Mycology Psychology. Learn what it means “to microdose,” and what we have to look forward to in the future of mental health.
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In this episode, Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews her patient Carrie, who suffers from depression and later went on to develop catatonia. Together they discuss the bizarre signs and symptoms of catatonia, why it’s hard to diagnose, and how to treat the condition.
Later, Carrie’s husband, Tom joins the conversation to give an outside perspective of how this peculiar disorder affected him and the family. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. Learn how to recognize catatonia so this doesn’t go unnoticed in your life.
Resources
Catatonia: Our current understanding of its diagnosis, treatment and pathophysiology
Video of evaluating the catatonic patient with the Bush-Francis Scale
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In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews a first year psychiatric trainee, Dr. Faddel Chouman. Together, the two talk about the challenges and rewards in their chosen career paths. Dr. Chouman gives some pretty solid advice if you’re considering psychiatry as a profession, especially if you plan on doing it for the money.
Tune in to hear how you can help reduce mental health stigma, today!
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University of Central Florida’s Psychiatric Residency Program
Dr. Chouman’s Instagram
Dr. Chouman’s TikTok
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In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews her patient Don, a farmer who has suffered from Generalized Anxiety Disorder since transitioning into retirement. Together they discuss the diagnostic criteria for the disorder, non-pharmacological approaches to treatment, and a common side effect to SSRI’s that you don’t want to miss.
Resources
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: When Worry Gets Out of Control
Diagnosis and Management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder in Adults
Health Disparities in Rural America: Current Challenges and Future Solutions
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In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri travels to Cartagena, Colombia and interviews a young, up-and-coming doctor, Dr. Nora Ayola.
The two talk about the current state of mental health care in Colombia, what it means to be at the apex of treating mental health in a traditional culture and following in the footsteps of several generations of mental health professionals.
Special thanks to Dr. Ayola and CEMIC Clinic staff for graciously hosting us in Cartagena.
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PUMAS (Populations Underrepresented in Mental illness Association Studies)
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In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews her patient Kristy, a transgender woman, who discusses the diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria, and the challenges she has faced during her life.
In this touching interview, Kristy reveals how suppressing her true self led to years of alcoholism, shame, and pain. She also offers advice to others in similar positions
Don’t miss this powerful interview.
References
A Guide to Gender Identity Terms
National Center for Transgender Equality
A Guide for Working with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Patients
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Hard on yourself? In the US, 80% of us treat others much better than we treat ourselves. In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews Colleen, a licensed therapist and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher.
Colleen explains practical ways that we can be more kind to ourselves, and even takes us through one of her “Self-Compassion Breaks.”
References
Colleen’s Website
Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
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In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews her patient Karen, who was working with Dr. Midiri for depression and coping with her husband’s dementia.
Karen, the main caretaker of her husband, was involved in a motor vehicle accident that turned her own diagnosis on it’s head
Find out if your trauma fits the DSM5 criteria for PTSD, or Acute Stress Disorder
Alzheimer’s Support Group Info
https://www.alz.org/help-support/community/support-groups
In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri travels to Nairobi, Kenya and interviews the legendary Dr Ndetei, a psychiatry researcher. In this personal and eye-opening discussion, Dr Ndetei talks about all things mental health in Africa as well as his personal journey to being a leading authority in the field.
Special thanks to Dr Ndetei and family for graciously hosting us at your home for this interview.
Africa Mental Health Research and Training Foundation
The History of Psychiatry and Mental Health in Kenya
Suicide rates increasing in Kenya
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In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews her patient, Amy, who describes her struggles and triumphs associated with her Bipolar diagnosis.
In this personal and insightful discussion, Amy talks about her own experience and that of her family to help throw light onto this difficult condition.
Get the inside track on what it’s like to experience a manic episode.
References
National Institute of Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder
Amy’s Blog
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide by David J. Miklowitz, PhD
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In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews Dr Ken Adolph a board-certified anesthesiologist, member of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians, and founder of Illumma Ketamine Clinic.
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthesia that holds a lot of promise in treating mental health disorders when other treatments have failed.
Get the inside track in the latest thinking about ketamine treatment and administration
Ketamine/esketamine: Putative mechanisms of action
The rebirth of psychedelic psychiatry
Ketamine for PTSD: Well, Isn’t That Special
Is There Really Nothing New Under the Sun?
Is Low-Dose Ketamine a Fast-Acting Antidepressant
Simply Because It Is An Opioid?
A Word to the Wise About Intranasal Esketamine
Further Investigation of Ketamine
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Introductory episode getting to know your host, Dr. Jodi Midiri