Let’s talk politics. lies and fake news. Why are they so rampant today? In today’s show, Gabe speaks with author and communications expert Tim Ward who explains why the truth matters so much, especially regarding our elected officials. Tim defines our cognitive biases, like the “halo” and “anchoring” effects, that can cause us to turn [...]
Do you have a constant feeling of self doubt or fraudulence despite evidence to the contrary? You may have a very common condition: Imposter syndrome. In today’s Not Crazy podcast, we discuss what this syndrome is and why so many people feel like they are swindling others with their personal success. What is the difference [...]
Now that we’re in the middle of a pandemic, more people than ever are experiencing anxiety, especially those who struggled with mental health issues before COVID-19. And to make things even worse, many of our coping mechanisms, like going to the gym or hanging out with friends, have been taken away. In today’s show, our [...]
Does the thought of surgery throw you into a panic attack? Let’s discuss how to mentally prepare yourself for invasive medical procedures, especially if you already struggle with anxiety on a daily basis. Today’s show was recorded a day after our host Gabe’s surgery, so the anxiety and experience was still fresh in his mind. Click [...]
Are you the only person in your social group with a certain mental disorder? In today’s podcast, Gabe and Lisa discuss how it feels to be the only person representing your illness — essentially becoming an involuntary “spokesperson” — and the pressures that come with it. Click on the player below to listen now! [...]
What is schizoid personality disorder? Is it like schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? In today’s show, our guest, psychologist Elinor Greenberg, PhD, sheds light on schizoid personality disorder and reveals how people with this condition experience the world. Click on the player below to listen now! […]
Is eating 10 cookies self care — or self sabotage? What about retail therapy? In today’s show we discuss the idea of self care, particularly for those of us with mental illness. If you watch TV when you should be studying, is it self care or wasting your time? Self care is clearly very important, [...]
What is the role of the police when it comes to mental health crises in the community? Should they be trained to de-escalate the situation? Should they be called at all? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, we welcome mental health advocate Gabriel Nathan who gets into a lively debate with our host Gabe on the [...]
In the age of social media, we’re connected more than ever. So why are loneliness and sadness on the rise? Are social media friendships unfulfilling? In today’s show, Professor Tim Bono, Ph.D., an expert in psychological health and happiness, shares how we can keep a balanced perspective regarding social media and not let it lead [...]
If Gabe’s recent rage against the anti-psychiatry movement irritated you, hang tight — let’s take a walk on the other side. Today’s show is dedicated to the arguably good anti-psychiatry talking points, such as lobotomies, pharmaceutical advertising and forced psychiatric treatment. Click on the player below to listen now! […]
