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The ordinary madness and peculiar logic of the human mind ... Do you want to discover more about all things mental health? Meet Dr. Beach, a forensic psychiatrist who offers a unique perspective through stimulating real, raw, and thought provoking conversations. From depression and anxiety to trauma and psychosis to the peculiar aspects of our personality that influence our behavior, Dr. Beach elevates our understanding of the human mind and expands the possibilities for a brighter future.

Dr. Craig Beach


    • Jan 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Control Over Perceptual Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 45:50


    Welcome to an extraordinary conversation on the latest and greatest frontier of unusual perceptual experiences. Meet Dr. Al Powers and Brittany Quagan, co-directors of the Yale COPE project (Control Over Perceptual Experiences) focused on research and potential interventions of those who experience it. Dr. Powers is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and Medical Director of the Prime Clinic, the psychosis and risk clinic at Yale University. Brittany Quagan is a clinical therapist, medium, with lived experience hearing voices, seeing visions, and feeling things without stimuli. Together, their innovative and cutting-edge research is dedicated to a better understanding of how individuals with unusual perceptual experiences can achieve control and regain empowerment. Listen to Brittany's personal story and learn just how common these experiences are!Yale COPE Project: https://www.spirit.research.yale.edu/Behind the COPE Project is a team of individuals from all different communities--neuroscientists, therapists, mental health professionals, mental health advocates, individuals with lived experiences, and individuals who view their experiences as spiritually oriented. Our group is called the SPIRIT Alliance (SPIRIT meaning the multitude of characteristics that make up an individual). Al Powers: I'm a psychiatrist and neuroscientist.  I am passionate about understanding human experience and building bridges to help us empathize with each other's experiences.  The way I choose to build these bridges is by viewing experiences like hearing or seeing things other people don't as on the same spectrum with everyday perceptual experiences.  By understanding perception, I think we can begin to help normalize experiences and begin to decrease the stigma and dysfunction they sometimes carry. My clinical work is focused upon the treatment of patients experiencing the very first signs of psychosis, as Medical Director of the Yale PRIME Psychosis Prodrome Research Clinic.Brittany Quagan: I am a Master Level Clinical Therapist and psychic/medium.  My personal experience with hearing voices began when I was about 15 years old. I personally see these voices as Spirit Guides. Along with the voices of Spirit came an influx of distressing experiences such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, health paranoia, and suicidality. I didn't know what was happening. I didn't know what I was hearing. And because I was so distressed by the experiences, I self-medicated with substances and alcohol because, in those moments, the voices and the other uncomfortable sensations and thoughts would quiet down. There were periods of time I couldn't leave my home, petrified of what I would hear or feel if I did. My sanctuary was the only place I felt safe—or, at the very least—safer. My relationships suffered, I had to drop out of college my first year, and every day I spiraled into what I felt at the time was a never-ending abyss. This continued until I was about 21 years old. Now, I work alongside Al as co-director of the SPIRIT Alliance, a consortium of psychic/mediums, spiritual communities, therapists, neuroscientists, and people with mental illness to work as a team to understand these perceptual experiences and to create better, more person-centered treatments through the COPE Project. 

    Good Lessons from a Really Bad Example

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 36:33


    Don't miss our first episode in season two. Dr. Beach goes all out, no apologies, and leaves nothing on the table in a conversation with the talented and humorous entertainer, insightful counselor, and author Henrietta Alves. This episode dives into topics from finance to mental illness, from the struggles in the entertainment industry to where and how you live, with valuable advice from Ms. Alves, author of "Good Lessons from a Really Bad Example." Together, they reveal lessons for better decision-making in every aspect of life — preventive, not reactive. This episode is a must-listen for parents and their young adult children to gain insight from someone who's spent a lifetime of misstep and introspection only evolve into priceless tips sparing others from wasted time, energy, and emotion and leading toward a peaceful, accomplished life. More on Henrietta Alves:Many years ago, Henrietta decided that she wanted a long, adventurous life filled with love and laughter. Her upcoming book, "Good Lessons from a Really Bad Example," resulted from a lifetime of misstep and introspection. In order to live her ideal 'script,' she realized she needed enough money to cover basic expenses, good health to carry her through, and better time management to accomplish every goal. From there, she devised Twelve Life Goals to consider in a specific order when making any decisions.She spent her childhood in the South, primarily Mississippi. At that time, being a teacher and/or getting married was expected of a Southern girl. So she did both — earned a Masters's Degree and got married. One summer, her life took a turn when she sang with a lounge band. Since then, she has performed as a singer/pianist in every major American city, including Las Vegas, and multiple cities worldwide. Her music is admired by celebrities and small-town folks alike.With her life experience, a natural passion for Henrietta was counseling and psychology. Recording her thoughts and successes with counseling eventually led to her dream of writing books to help others. Friends, strangers, and people of all ages have confided in her, and she has felt a personal fulfillment in helping to guide them through their private storms with no judgment.  New Orleans has been her home for the past 40+ years, where, despite her multitude of flaws, she reared two fabulous, accomplished children, Chris and Musa.

    Muscle Minded

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 59:11


    Let's all get muscle minded with Tyler Sarry, a fitness coach, wellness motivator, and mental health advocate. In this honest, educational, and inspiring episode, Tyler covers what is not typically known or seen on the surface, including why he first got into fitness; navigating learning challenges due to ADHD, and the physical and psychological highs and lows when he competed as a fitness model. This episode covers mindful eating, portion control/moderation, healthy vs. unhealthy food choices, how to apply the "80:20 rule", the philosophy behind intermittent fasting, and the need to incorporate healthy eating and exercise into a sustainable lifestyle. Dr. Beach and Tyler focus on the mental health benefits of exercise. They also discuss Tyler's prior struggles with his body image, overexercising, and undereating and the risks of vanity and social media pressures. Tyler's journey can help us all achieve a better mind-body connection and balance. Additional Information:https://www.tylersarry.comFacebook

    Trauma – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 32:06


    Trauma Part 2 of 2 — So much covered in this episode! Dr. Beach and Dr. Sarah Wright, Psychologist, Sex Therapist and Author of Redefining Trauma: Understanding and Coping with a Cortisoaked Brain take us through the practical coping strategies including the importance of telling our traumatic stories; mindfulness; giving ourselves time and space to heal; the positive effects of healthy routines, intimacy and exercise, and the power of support. Gain a real understanding of traumatic reactions as normal responses to abnormal circumstances; the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)/cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and medications; the critical role of grounding and a safety plan; and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Listen and learn from the experts in this highly informational second part.Additional Information:Redefining Trauma: Understanding and Coping with a Cortisoaked Brain

    Trauma – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 38:55


    What is trauma? How does it impact the brain? To many, the word trauma brings to mind emergency rooms, combat, physical injury, or sexual assault. It's less likely to conjure up examples such as being a racial or sexual minority, enduring significant loss, or being a parent and working three jobs, and still find time to be human. Join Dr. Beach and Dr. Sarah Wright, Psychologist, Sex Therapist, and author of Trauma: Understanding and Coping with a Cortisoaked Brain. Listen and learn as they tackle questions like: how trauma affects the brain; the difference between a corti-sprinkled, corti-saturated, and corti-soaked brain; the importance of relationships and intimate connections; our culture of vulnerability; and the destructive impacts of stigma and shame. Gain real insight on this critical topic in part 1 of 2 episodes!

    Hearing Voices — Helpful Strategies (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 24:43


    In this follow-up episode, Dmitriy Gutkovich, mental health advocate and lived experience expert on hearing voices, and Dr. Beach cover concrete strategies to help those who are hearing voices that can negatively impact their happiness, attention, perceived abilities, and/or overall voice ecosystem. Recommended strategies include: learning how to create distance and not personalize voices; scheduling set time with voices; defining threatening attacks more productively; tolerating the ambiguity of voices and not needing to solve all presenting problems; embracing the vagueness of voices; and developing a voice ecosystem. This episode will leave listeners feeling empowered and hopeful and, contrary to what so many falsely believe, many people who hear voices can and do live a happy and productive life in harmony. Additional Information:Life with Voices — A Guide for Harmony the paperback launches on 9/7, and the ebook launches on 9/14 ( pre-order is available now).COPE Project: https://www.spirit.research.yale.edu/

    Hearing Voices — The Experience (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 18:21


    Wonder what it's like to hear voices? Dmitriy Gutkovich, mental health advocate and author of the new book, Life with Voices — A Guide for Harmony sits down with Dr. Beach to tell his own decade-long personal experience of hearing voices in preparation for the book launch. They discuss the myths and misconceptions much of society has regarding the topic and psychosis in general and how these biases cause further mental health stigma. They also cover: how the media and movies often distort and sensationalize mental health phenomena and, particularly, the relationship between mental illness and violence; the challenges associated with hearing voices; various and competing conceptual frameworks for understanding hearing voices; and the different motivations for hostile voices. Dmitriy's philosophy is refreshing and inspiring because it isn't diminishing and negative; rather, it is empowering, positive, and harmonious. Consider this episode essential listening before diving deeper into Hearing Voices: Helpful Strategies (Part 2 of 2)Additional Information:Life with Voices — A Guide for Harmony the paperback launches on 9/7, and the ebook launches on 9/14 ( pre-order is available now).COPE Project: https://www.spirit.research.yale.edu/

    COVID and Mental Health: A Tale of Two Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 27:07


    Dr. Beach and Ian Twinn, PR Consultant, catch up to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted him from a mental health perspective. From a fast-paced lifestyle before the pandemic to living in a 7-week lockdown, alone in a small apartment in NYC, he describes the palpable therapeutic effects of visiting Dr. Beach in California where, for the first time, he truly realized just how isolated, lonely, depressed, and out-of-control he was feeling. Travel with him through his evolution towards a healthier daily routine, including how he optimized social media for his own therapeutic benefit. Ian shares real-life practical strategies and concrete advice to help those who are similarly struggling or at risk. Put on your Sunday Clothes - you don't want to miss this inspiring and educational "tale of two cities." A change is as good as a rest!Additional Information:CDC on Mental Health: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

    Positive Psychology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 27:07


    Positive Psychology is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, cultivate what is best within themselves, and enhance their experiences of love, work, and play. Meet Douglas Hall, a successful Marketing Director, glassblower, travel aficionado, gay man, childhood Jehovah's witness, and sexual abuse survivor. In this in-depth discussion with Dr. Beach, Doug offers practical and concrete strategies on how to incorporate positive psychology into our lives to improve our mental wellness. He describes how actively integrating gratitude, perspective taking, mindfulness, and maintaining positivity has helped him navigate unresolved trauma, sexuality issues, low self-esteem, depression, and suicidal thinking. He's such a proponent of Positive Psychology that he's currently pursuing his Doctorate degree in the field. Thrive don't just survive — bring Positive Psychology into your life. Additional Information:https://positivepsychology.com/mental-health-treatment-plans/

    Human Exploitation (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 20:46


    In this eye-opening and educational conversation, Dr. Beach and Leah cover the critical areas that place people at risk of human exploitation. They discuss the grooming process, the different types of pimps, high-risk and vulnerable groups, psychological risk factors, and therapy and rehabilitation recommendations. Leah founded GRACE (Girls Rising Above Child Exploitation) — an ingredient she has discovered to be critical to recovery — and describes some of its core programs. Ultimately, she sees a key strategy to progress is decreasing the demand in the supply and demand equation.Additional Information:GRACE — https://www.facebook.com/GirlsRisingAbove/

    RACISM — Commit to the Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 57:22


    RACISM (Part 2): The answer to the problem of racism is the commitment to its solutions. Armand King, author, activist, advocate, and motivational speaker describes his upbringing as a black man and how his life experiences have been colored by racism. He covers the associated fear of the police, terrorism, and the adverse impacts of intergenerational trauma, gross inequity, racial profiling, and extreme discrimination. He calls for immediate action on many fronts including education, policy change, and massive police reform. Relate, empathize, and learn—we all need to listen to this episode.For more information on unconscious bias visit:https://bctpartners.com#mentalrealitywithdrbeach #drbeach #reachdrbeach #armandking #blacklivesmatter #unconsciousbias #racism #systemicracism #poverty #whiteprivilege

    RACISM — Think. Feel. Act.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 35:28


    RACISM (Part 1): Now is the time to listen to this episode. Dr. Beach and Juanita Davis, music therapist, professional singer, and motivational speaker cover the history and causes of racism, how and why racism has become systemic, and what must be done to end this atrocity once and for all. They call on each and every one of us to think deeper, feel more, and act now.For more information on unconscious bias visit:https://bctpartners.com#mentalrealitywithdrbeach #drbeach #reachdrbeach #blacklivesmatter #unconsciousbias #racism #systemicracism #poverty #whiteprivilege

    Addiction and Recovery Webinar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 64:19


    Don't miss this replay of the Addiction and Recovery webinar with Dr. Beach, Forensic Psychiatrist and host of the podcast, Mental Reality with Dr. Beach and Scott Silverman, Crisis Coach, Care Navigator, CNN Hero, TED Talk Speaker, and 35-years sober. These experts teamed up to provide a truly insightful discussion on the practical keys to individualized treatment and recovery. They offered guidance for struggling families and covered the impact the pandemic and societal frustrations are having on addiction. Hear the questions from listeners — what they wanted to know from Dr. Beach and Mr. Silverman — and how their informed responses and constructive advice made this webinar a helpful tool for all.Additional notes:Contact Scott SilvermanCall (619) 993-2738or visit his website: http://yourcrisiscoach.com/and: https://www.confidentialrecovery.com/#mentalrealitywithdrbeach #mentalreality #drcraigbeach #scottsilverman #addiction

    Workplace Bullying and Harassment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 19:41


    Directly or indirectly, workplace bullying and harassment is experienced by almost all employees in the workplace! In this episode, MaryEllen describes her own experience of workplace bullying and harassment, including the trauma and humiliation she endured. Learn about common bullying behaviors, signs of escalation, and the important role of control dynamics, along with practical advice in accessing help and strategies to recover from its lasting impacts. This episode is intended to help us all move further towards a "see something, say something" workplace culture. Additional Information:https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employee-entitlements/bullying-and-harassmenthttps://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/legal-and-compliance/state-and-local-updates/pages/workplace-bullying.aspx

    Men's Health and Aging

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 17:44


    Let's face it men — "manopause" can start to pop up any time after your 20s! Don't miss John's very open conversation about his own physical and mental health concerns that come with aging. He describes his physical and mental changes, adjustments to his lifestyle and diet, vanity, sexual performance concerns, and ageism in the workplace. John recognizes the importance of the mind-body connection and the benefits of keeping both active. This podcast is for anyone like John who wants to learn more about, and embrace, the aging process! Additional information:https://www.menshealthresourcecenter.comhttps://www.webmd.com/Men/Guide/Mens-health-sex-intimacyhttps://www.webmd.com/men/default.htm

    Dementia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 24:54


    Dr. Lois Ligate describes the heart-wrenching details of her mother and sister's struggles with dementia and Alzheimer's disease while covering classic warning signs, stages, common causes, risk prevention interventions, and potential treatments. You can't help but sense her own fear when talking about the hereditary nature of the disease. She offers professional and learned advice on how best to navigate its risks and challenges, including high-risk behaviors and caregiver burnout. This episode is intended for anyone who is aging with time!Additional informationDementia and Alzheimers:https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementiahttps://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/dementia-treatments-overview#1Family and caregiver support:https://www.caregiver.org/alzheimers-disease-caregiving

    Let's Be Perfectly Queer: The Changing Face of HIV

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 59:46


    LET'S BE PERFECTLY QUEER: HIV IS THE VIRUS; STIGMA IS THE DISEASE! Dr. Beach and Randy Davis, HIV Activist, Sexual Health Coordinator, and TV Host discuss the changing face of HIV/AIDS since the 1980's. They explore the critical impacts of shame and homophobia, the physical advances in HIV science/medications and ongoing mental health and sexual risks. You don’t want to miss Randy’s incredibly courageous and inspirational journey! Additional Information:https://www.facebook.com/LetsBePerfectlyQueer/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEA0FQsBagMhttps://rogerstv.com/show?lid=12&rid=23&sid=8130HIV.govhttps://www.greaterthan.org/state-hiv-aids-hotlines/?gclid=CjwKCAjw4871BRAjEiwAbxXi24NKwsPgWAGJE7COkAV4ZaSsYUFkuY3v9W-APoufOlvJgvFG7n18KhoCL74QAvD_BwE

    Addiction and Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 63:45


    Addiction and recovery affects 100% of people. Scott Silverman, Crisis Coach, Care Navigator, CNN Hero and TED Talk Speaker shares his powerful life story with Dr. Beach, including his long period in the throes of addiction and depression, reaching rock-bottom, and almost ending his life. With 35 years of sobriety, Scott describes his life’s mission to help others, their families, and loved ones who are also hurting and desperate. You can't afford to miss the compelling messages and practical advice in this incredibly inspirational podcast episode!Additional notes:https://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/archive/scott.silverman.htmlScott Silverman TED TalksIf you're struggling with addiction, or a family member looking for help contact Scott Silverman at 619-993-2738 for a confidental call.

    Stalkers – What are the 5 types?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 24:57


    Forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Beach details the distinctions between each type, their primary motivations, important risk assessments and management. He takes you through high-profile case examples that leave you able to recognize them yourself. He also offers practical tips and strategies to reduce risk and assist potential victims in their safety planning.

    Pam—Domestic Abuse Counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 16:29


    Domestic Abuse (Part 2 of 2)Don't miss this highly educational series intended for anyone who is currently suffering, at risk, or who knows someone impacted by domestic abuse. Dr. Beach and Pam, a domestic abuse counselor break down the three classic phases of the domestic abuse cycle. They offer concrete examples, describe how and why the cycle perpetuates itself, and provide practical tips to safely break the cycle.Additional Information:The National Domestic Violence Hotline can help victims and survivors of domestic violence. Call 1-800-799-7233 or visit their: https://www.thehotline.org/help/

    Angelica—Domestic Abuse Survivor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 26:43


    Domestic Abuse (Part 1 of 2)Angelica describes her emotional story of surviving years of domestic abuse. From the very beginning of her relationship until its end seven years later, she vividly recounts the horrors, risks, and cycle of abuse. Angelica describes her realization of the typical red flags and how she ultimately navigated her way to safety and freedom and then offers practical advice to those at risk or who are suffering. Additional Information:The National Domestic Violence Hotline can help victims and survivors of domestic violence. Call 1-800-799-7233 or visit their: https://www.thehotline.org/help/

    COVID-19: Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 24:15


    COVID-19 (Part 2 of 2)Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Treatment — Dr. Ploesser and Dr. Beach discuss cutting-edge recommendations to help us all during the COVID-19 pandemic including: 1) What can we do to prevent and reduce our risk; 2) What strategies and techniques can help us cope emotionally; 3) Which treatments show the most promise; and 4) How Is COVID-19 likely to impact our society and future over the longer term? Additional Information:

    Homelessness: Part 2 — Lymerick's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 12:45


    Part 2DON’T MISS LYMERICK’s philosophically loaded description of living on the streets (recorded on the street). Especially during this COVID-19 crisis, the homeless are extremely vulnerable due to their lack of basic food supplies, access to proper hygiene, and over-populated shelters. Join Dr. Beach as he strives to bring a greater awareness to those living on the streets in a search for preventive solutions.Additional Information:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEGfx-0xSPchttps://www.reachdrbeach.com

    Homelessness: Part 1 — Crystal and Scott's Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 12:17


    Dr. Beach shares one of his most touching conversations to date with Crystal and her street partner, Scott (recorded on the street). While every day is a tremendous struggle for them, they are particularly vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis due to their lack of basic food supplies, access to proper hygiene, and over-populated shelters. Listen to their raw honesty as they tell their stories and the day-to-day struggles they face. Join Dr. Beach in his compassion for these two endearing people and his deep yearning for preventive solutions.Additional Information:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEA8bsSsbowhttps://www.reachdrbeach.com

    Anti-Domestic Sex Trafficking: Meet Armand — Lived Experience Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 35:36


    Part 2 in a 4 Part Series on Human TraffickingArmand eloquently describes his life "Raised in Pimp City," which is also the title of his book. He vividly depicts his upbringing plagued by intergenerational trauma, gangs, violence, racism, poverty, addiction, and pimpin'. This world is truly unimaginable and the hopelessness and desperation are palpable. Armand teaches us how hurt men often hurt people. Ultimately, his relentless pimp to anti-pimp advocacy work leaves us moved, inspired, and believing anything is possible in life.Additional Information:Armand King’s Book: Raised in Pimp Cityhttps://www.amazon.com/Raised-Pimp-City-Domestic-Trafficking/dp/0578596245San Diego Magazine Articlehttps://www.sandiegomagazine.com/people/qa/a-q-a-with-armand-king-on-his-book-raised/article_e561064a-2c5c-529b-9fa2-02dc6d147196.htmlPhoto: San Diego Magazinehttps://www.reachdrbeach.com

    Anti-Domestic Sex Trafficking: Meet Jaimee — Lived Experience Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 44:28


    Part 1 in a 4 Part Series on Human TraffickingHear Jaimee's heroic and empowering personal story of exploitation and her subsequent lifelong mission to combat it. Jaimee shares common red flags that increase the likelihood that someone will get into the "the game" and offers practical advice on how to get out. From her description of a typical day in her life, you cannot help but grasp and appreciate the real dynamics, vulnerabilities, risks, and coping strategies at play. Jaimee describes the depths of her mental health struggles, including how hitting "rock bottom" dramatically altered her life trajectory.Additional information:Please visit Jaime's Website: Sisters of the Streets and donate to help those being exploited.https://www.sistersofthestreets.orghttps://www.reachdrbeach.com

    COVID-19: Mental Health Hygiene 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 16:13


    Part 1 of 2Dr. Beach and Kate discuss the mental impact of the Coronavirus. Our heads are spinning. Our emotions are in flux — anxiety, depression, loneliness, isolation. And to date, the primary focus has been on our physical health and the associated risks, yet we also need to know how to practice good mental health hygiene. As this pandemic evolves, we will continue to discuss the importance of the mind-body connection — our physical health impacts our mental health and our mental health equally impacts our physical health. This episode covers important tips on ways to maintain our mental health and the ripple effects it can have on our relationships, families, jobs, and the economy. So, let’s keep washing our hands and practice social distancing, but also make sure we work on being as mentally healthy and resilient as possible. Additional information:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

    The Maniacs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 13:16


    Ever have a mental itch that needs to be scratched? Feel at your wit's end to the point that you’re pulling your hair out? Or, filled with such desperation that you could beg, borrow or steal? Watch our latest episode — The MANIACS on Mental Reality with Dr. Beach.Additional information:A person with kleptomania has a recurring drive to steal that he or she cannot resist, stealing items for the sake of stealing, not because they need or want the items, or because they cannot afford to buy them.Kleptomania (repetitive stealing) — Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9878-kleptomaniaNymphomania: Introduction. Excessive sexual desire in women which can lead to promiscuity. The problem usually has an emotional origin which means that the underlying emotional problem often needs to be treated in order to treat the condition.https://www.rightdiagnosis.com/n/nymphomania/intro.htmNymphomania Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments and Causes – RightDiagnosis.com Overview. Trichotillomania (trik-o-til-o-MAY-nee-uh), also called hair-pulling disorder, is a mental disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from your scalp, eyebrows or other areas of your body, despite trying to stop.Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trichotillomania/symptoms-causes/syc-20355188https://www.reachdrbeach.com

    Childhood Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 23:42


    Dr. Beach has a real and candid discussion with Stephanie Robinson on the intricacies and complexities of childhood psychological trauma, including how it can affect subsequent relationships, is commonly intergenerational, and both offer advice and recommendations for those who are suffering.Additional Information:https://www.reachdrbeach.comhttps://www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-conditions/posttraumatic-stress-disorder

    The Mind and Body Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 19:12


    How to live a long and healthy life! Join alternative medicine physician Dr. Markus Ploesser and Dr. Beach as they share valuable holistic strategies to promote longevity and anti-aging. They explore the intricate mind-body connection, the ruinous effects of stress on our mind and body, the importance of sleep and regular exercise, and a diet focused on inflammation reduction. Additional Information:https://www.reachdrbeach.comhttps://www.heartmath.org/https://therealityoftruth.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAhc7yBRAdEiwAplGxX2HidTJ1NNrSulCPKm3uHxd3m7Md_XZ-JM8ZGif6RzuR_VeZFUwDthoCMtgQAvD_BwEhttps://age-reversal.net/https://www.raadfest.com/

    Music Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 23:39


    Juanita Davis, music therapist and professional entertainer, joins Dr. Beach to discuss the value of "teaching the world to sing!" She enlightens listeners with an introduction to music therapy, including how sounds and tones influence your own unique vibration, which can positively impact your health and wellbeing. They cover real-life examples in children and adults who had significant mental and physical suffering and who benefited from music therapy. They even include a practical demonstration! Additional Information:https://www.reachdrbeach.comhttps://www.musictherapy.org/https://www.verywellmind.com/benefits-of-music-therapy-89829

    Emotional Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 35:37


    Dr. Beach and guest Dr. Lois Ligate discuss emotional resilience and how to face adversity. Dr. Ligate describes her personal and professional journey dealing with major traumas, including suicide and medical illness. They provide helpful tips, strategies, and treatment options to help others. Additional Information:https://www.reachdrbeach.comhttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/https://www.psychreg.org/adversity-quotient/

    Meth — The Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 24:49


    As front-line healthcare providers, Dr. Beach and Dr. Ryan Salahi cover the public health crisis of meth (methamphetamine). They discuss how methamphetamine works and is used, including "super meth," its extreme addictive nature, the serious effects on physical and mental health, associated high-risk behaviors (especially violence and self-harm/suicide), and how best to address this epidemic and look towards prevention.Additional Information:https://www.reachdrbeach.comPhotos: https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/meth-mouth-inside-look-at-icky-problem-15-graphic-images/

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