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In this episode, we are joined by another psychiatrist, Mil. We all share our personal experiences with being in therapy, as well as give tips on how to find a psychotherapist. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2022 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we are joined by another psychiatrist, Mil. We delve into the history of psychotherapy and then explore a few different types of therapy.  ©️ 2022 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we are joined by a former colleague who explains the events that led to her leaving residency. ©️ 2021 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we are joined by a med school dropout-turned-trauma RN-turned future FNP, who shares why the path to becoming a physician wasn't for her. Despite this, her passion to provide primary care to underserved communities has never faltered. ©️ 2021 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we are joined by our med school classmate, who shares her struggle with the toxic medical training system in America that ultimately ended in her leaving residency. Don't worry - her story doesn't end there. ©️ 2021 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we discuss the most common phobias, and some weird ones. Also discussed: what differentiates phobias from anxieties/fears, and when a phobia requires treatment (and what that would entail). ©️ 2021 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we invite a sexpert to join us. Together, we discuss hot topics like polyamory, threesomes, kinks, sexual incompatibility, porn (both the negatives and positives), and finally, what everyone has been waiting for: sex toy recommendations. ©️ 2021 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we discuss sex through the lens of object relations theory. ©️ 2021 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we discuss the history of "normal" sexual behavior over the centuries. ©️ 2021 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we discuss the following: What is the biological basis of sex? How does someone have their most positive sexual experiences within a relationship? ©️ 2021 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we answer the following questions: What is sexual dysfunction? Which serotonergic antidepressants are most likely to cause sexual dysfunction? How can sexual dysfunction from serotonergic antidepressants be managed?

On this week's episode, we are joined by Galaxy of RPR (IG: @residents_protecting_residents). Galaxy is a resident physician who shares her life story with us, including her diagnosis with Borderline Personality Disorder, and subsequent treatment that resulted in remission of her symptoms. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

On this episode, we discuss what Borderline Personality Disorder is, as well as what it is like to love someone with this disorder. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

On this episode we discuss chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is the term used to describe brain degeneration generally caused by repeated head traumas. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

This episode's guest is Dr. Joel Charles (Twitter: @joelwcharles), a rural primary care physician. Dr. Charles also completed a MPH studying climate change, and presently leads Wisconsin Health Professionals for Climate Action. We discuss how the climate crisis is impacting humanity, and what we can do about it. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

On our most important episode to date, we are joined by Renate (IG: @renatebakes) to discuss the climate crisis. She is a NSF graduate research fellow working towards her environmental engineering PhD. Her research is looking at how urban agriculture impacts dietary carbon footprints and public health in marginalized communities around LA. In this episode, we cover the basic questions about climate change: What is it? What about climate change deniers? What are the biggest contributors to the climate crisis? What we can we do to slow down the climate crisis? Is it too late? Resources: https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/12/UNEP-1.pdf https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/global-greenhouse-gas-emissions-data https://drawdown.org/ https://www.epa.gov/pm-pollution/health-and-environmental-effects-particulate-matter-pm https://www.ipcc.ch/ https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2943/study-confirms-climate-models-are-getting-future-warming-projections-right/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

On this episode, we discuss the troubled teen industry which recently came to light after Paris Hilton released her documentary on YouTube - This is Paris - which highlights the abuse she experienced in programs that presented themselves as treatment centers for teens. Our producer, Jonah, actually went to the same “school” that Paris attended (most likely at the same time), and was able to reexamine his own personal experiences with the troubled teen industry after learning Paris’ story. Please follow @breakingcodesilence to support the movement against this toxic industry. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

We are very far from experts on the topic of medical apartheid, but in this episode we discuss Henrietta Lacks (know for being the origin of HeLa cells) along with other well known instances of the abuse of Black Americans for the advancement of modern medicine. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder. We are also joined by a special guest who shares her story about being diagnosed with bipolar. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we discuss ketamine: the history, medical applications, as well as psychiatric use (i.e. treatment resistant depression, acute suicidality). Also covered: ketamine clinics, and IV vs intranasal ketamine. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we differentiate normal aging from dementia, and then review the types of dementia, as well as cognitive testing that can be utilized for diagnosis. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

On this episode, we dive into not only sleep diseases, but discuss other mysteries of sleep including sleep paralysis, lucid dreaming, and even the paranormal. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

On this episode, we break down the science of sleep, and also discuss the dangers of sleep deprivation - because who is better to weigh in on this than medical residents? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

With Valentine's Day just a couple of days away, we decided to release our attachment episode ahead of schedule. If you've ever wondered about why you always go for the wrong person, this episode is for you. We discuss what healthy relationships consist of and what you can do to have and keep a secure, fulfilling relationship. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode we have our first physician guest, the amazing Dr. Sonia Bahlani (IG: @pelvicpaindoc) who is a pelvic pain specialist. We cover hot topics surrounding pelvic pain like: Is it better for one's pelvic health to opt for a c-section rather than a vaginal birth? Should everyone be doing kegels? Are there medical treatments for sexual side effects from SSRIs? Is pelvic pain often correlated with sexual trauma? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode, we explore phenomena that you may have been blessed (or cursed?) enough to experience. And we have our first guest: our producer Jonah, who shares his personal history with misophonia. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2020 Thank You For This Consult

In this episode Ali and Ana discuss the diagnosis and treatment of psychosis, as well as what it is like to have this disorder effect someone you love. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment purposes only. Topics of discussion are not intended to be advice or treatment for individual listeners. If you have any concerns about yourself or a loved one, please consult with your physician/a professional. ©️ 2019 Thank You For This Consult

Co-hosts Ali and Ana introduce themselves, their paths to medicine, and their vision for this podcast.