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Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This episode covers psychotherapy in youth with Dr. Laurence Katz, a professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Katz received his medical and adult psychiatric training at the University of Manitoba and his child and adolescent psychiatry training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx N.Y. He is an adjunct scientist at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and has published numerous papers using the population health administrative database in mental health outcomes. He has held and been part of numerous grants funded by CIHR, PHAC, and other national funding agencies related to work with First Nations communities. Dr. Katz is widely published in particular in the areas of suicide and suicidal behaviour. His other research interests include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, pharmacoepidemiology, and implementation of complex interventions. The learning objectives for this episode are as follows: By the end of this episode, the listener will be able to… Outline which psychotherapeutic modalities are commonly used in youth Identify which youth may benefit/should be referred for psychotherapy Discuss important considerations in delivering psychotherapy to youth Guest: Dr. Laurence Katz Hosts: Wendy MacMillan-Wang, Shaoyuan Wang, Kate Braithwaite, and Sara Abrahamson Audio editing by: Angad Singh Show notes by: Kate Braithwaite Interview content: Introduction - 0:04 Guest introduction - 00:44 Learning objectives - 05:25 Definitions - 06:00 Types of psychotherapy in youth - 07:44 Evolution of psychotherapy in youth over time - 13:10 Psychotherapy in suicide prevention/risk mitigation - 16:24 Challenges in research: decrease in effect sizes over time - 18:32 Conditions responding best to psychotherapy - 22:01 Youth specific modalities - 26:44 Summary of learning objective 1 - 29:49 Indications and contraindications - 30:23 Consent - 37:31 Group therapy - 39:31 Summary of learning objective 2 - 46:27 Differences in psychotherapy in youth compared to adults in practice - 47:10 Techniques for engagement of youth - 53:32 Family involvement - 58:21 Confidentiality - 1:02:39 Use of mobile apps/internet-based therapies - 1:07:20 Summary of learning objective 3 - 1:11:17 Other considerations - 1:12:35 End credits - 1:16:52 References: Agostino, H., & Toulany, A. (2023). Considerations for privacy and confidentiality in adolescent health care service delivery. Paediatrics & Child Health, 28(3), 172–183. https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/pxac117 American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. (2019, April). Psychotherapies for children and adolescents: different types. Facts for Families Guide. Retrieved from https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Psychotherapies-For-Children-And-Adolescents-086.aspx Bailin, A., Cho, E., Sternberg, A., & others. (2023). Principle-guided psychotherapy for children and adolescents (FIRST): Study protocol for a randomized controlled effectiveness trial in outpatient clinics. Trials, 24, Article 682. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07717-y Bhide, A., & Chakraborty, K. (2020). General principles for psychotherapeutic interventions in children and adolescents. Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 62(Suppl 2), S299–S318. CADDRA - Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance. (2020). Canadian ADHD practice guidelines (4.1 ed.). Toronto, ON: CADDRA. Christner, R. W., Stewart, J. L., & Mulligan, C. A. (Eds.). (2024). Handbook of cognitive-behavior group therapy with children and adolescents: Specific settings and presenting problems (2nd ed.). Routledge. Campisi, S. C., Ataullahjan, A., Baxter, J. B., Szatmari, P., & Bhutta, Z. A. (2022). Mental health interventions in adolescence. Current Opinion in Psychology, 48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101492 Katzman, M. A., Bleau, P., Blier, P., & others. (2014). Canadian clinical practice guidelines for the management of anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. BMC Psychiatry, 14(Suppl 1), S1. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-244X-14-S1-S1 Kendall, P. C., Ney, J. S., Maxwell, C. A., Lehrbach, K. R., Jakubovic, R. J., McKnight, D. S., & Friedman, A. L. (2023). Adapting CBT for youth anxiety: Flexibility within fidelity in different settings. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, Article 1067047. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1067047 Kernberg, P. F., Ritvo, R., Keable, H., & American Academy of Child an Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Committee on Quality Issues (CQI) (2012). Practice Parameter for psychodynamic psychotherapy with children. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 51(5), 541–557. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2012.02.015 Lam, R. W., Kennedy, S. H., Adams, C., & others. (2024). Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) 2023 update on clinical guidelines for management of major depressive disorder in adults: Réseau canadien pour les traitements de l'humeur et de l'anxiété (CANMAT) 2023: Mise à jour des lignes directrices cliniques pour la prise en charge du trouble dépressif majeur chez les adultes. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 69(9), 641–687. https://doi.org/10.1177/07067437241245384 Oetzel, K. B., & Scherer, D. G. (2003). Therapeutic engagement with adolescents in psychotherapy. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 40(3), 215–225. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-3204.40.3.215 Wergeland, G. J., Fjermestad, K. W., Marin, C. E., Haugland, B. S., Bjaastad, J. F., Oeding, K., Bjelland, I., Silverman, W. K., Öst, L. G., Havik, Ø. E., & Heiervang, E. R. (2014). An effectiveness study of individual versus group cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in youth. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 57, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2014.03.007 Witt, K. G., Hetrick, S. E., Rajaram, G., Hazell, P., Taylor Salisbury, T. L., Townsend, E., & Hawton, K. (2021). Interventions for self-harm in children and adolescents. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 3, Article CD013667. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013667.pub2 Yatham, L. N., Kennedy, S. H., Parikh, S. V., Schaffer, A., Bond, D. J., Frey, B. N., Sharma, V., Goldstein, B. I., Rej, S., Beaulieu, S., Alda, M., MacQueen, G., Milev, R. V., Ravindran, A., O'Donovan, C., McIntosh, D., Lam, R. W., Vazquez, G., Kapczinski, F., McIntyre, R. S., Kozicky, J., Kanba, S., Lafer, B., Suppes, T., Calabrese, J. R., Vieta, E., Malhi, G., Post, R. M., & Berk, M. (2018). Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) and International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) 2018 guidelines for the management of patients with bipolar disorder. Bipolar Disorders, 20(2), 97–170. https://doi.org/10.1111/bdi.12609 For more PsychEd, follow us on Instagram (@psyched.podcast), X (@psychedpodcast), and Facebook (PsychEd Podcast). You can provide feedback by email at psychedpodcast@gmail.com. For more information, visit our website at psychedpodcast.org.

A life long lover of music,  Jennifer Ritvo Hughes found her calling as a college student sitting in the back of a concert hall.  A musician herself,  Jennifer was passionate about integrating her business savvy and love of music into a successful career supporting the arts.  Jennifer is CEO of American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra overseeing their daily operations, fundraising efforts, community engagement, and promotion of the globally renowned Israel Philharmonic in the United States.  Jennifer received a master's degree in musicology from Brandeis University and has led a variety of performing arts organizations and initiatives, including Boston Bass Chorus. Cantata Singers and Wellesley College's first ever Arts at Wellesley initiative.     What You Will Hear in This Episode:  1:18 Jennifer's personal story 6:31 Greatest challenges 10:19 Lesson learned and work life balance 14:32 Challenges relative to gender and age 20:05 Confidence and courage as a young executive director 23:28 The role of the arts in cultural change   Quotes ”I really love bringing creativity to  the business side of things as much as the artistic side of things. And I think that when you are challenging yourself to be as creative as your counterparts on stage. That's when magic happens.” “Your strengths can also be your weaknesses if they're on overdrive.” “I don't think music is a universal language, but I think that music can communicate universally.  I think that music has that power to create a shared experience, a shared emotional response beyond language and to me, that is the essence of our shared humanity.”   Mentioned: American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Instagram Facebook Youtube Boston Early Music Festival eConnect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon:  If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.

Join the Benzodiazepine Survey Research Team for a lively roundtable discussion about their research, the findings from the survey, and their latest paper which formally introduces the term benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction, or BIND. Benzodiazepine use and discontinuation are associated with nervous system injury and negative life effects that continue after discontinuation, according to the article “Long-term consequences of benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction: A survey” published June 29, 2023, in the open access journal PLOS ONE.The research team in attendance includes A. J. Reid Finlayson, MD, D E Foster, BA, Christy Huff, MD, Peter R. Martin, MD, MSc, and Alexis D. Ritvo, MD, MPH, along with moderator Angela Peacock, MSW.CHAPTERS00:00 Introductions (Peacock)06:02 Where It All Started (Huff)07:27 Intro to the 3rd Paper (Ritvo) 09:15 Recognizing BIND Differentiation (Foster)09:51 Is Withdrawal and BIND Different? (Martin)12:00 Limitations and Research (Finlayson)13:32 Delphic Process for Determining BIND (Ritvo) 16:23 Appropriateness of the Term BIND (Finlayson) 16:44 BIND Definition (Ritvo)17:18 Neuroadaptation & Neurotoxicity (Martin)20:40 Adverse Life Events (Ritvo) 22:22 What's Next for the Team? (Martin)24:45 What About Other Psych Drugs? (Ritvo)28:12 Any New Research Projects? (Foster) 28:44 Narrative Study of Benzo Buddies (Huff)29:22  Scoping Literature Review on Long-Term Benzo Effects (Ritvo)30:35 Overuse, Effectiveness, & Mental Health (Finlayson)32:17 Toxicity of Benzodiazepines (Martin) 34:54 Confusing for Doctors Too (Martin)36:11 Most Symptoms Are New (Martin)37:44 Large Data Analysis (Finlayson) 38:04 Any Research on Actual Neurology (Martin)38:55 Important to Narrow Down Symptoms of BIND (Finlayson) 39:17 Long Term Effects of Benzos & Other Psych Drugs (Finlayson)41:31 Neurotoxicity & Hope / People Do Heal (Foster)42:41 People Do Heal / She Is Healed (Huff)43:18 Connections with Others (Finlayson)45:16 It's Hard on Doctors Too (Martin)49:40 Marathon Not a Sprint (Ritvo)51:47 That's a Wrap (Peacock)52:22 Acknowledgments (Foster)REFERENCESNEW PUBLICATION (3rd Paper / Focus of Roundtable)— Ritvo A, Foster DE, Finlayson R, Silvernail B, Martin P. Long-term consequences of benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction: A Survey. PLOS ONE. June 29, 2023. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0285584. OTHER PUBLICATIONS ON THE BENZODIAZPINE SURVEY OF 2018/2019— Reid Finlayson AJ, Macoubrie J, Huff C, Foster DE, Martin PR. Experiences with benzodiazepine use, tapering, and discontinuation: an Internet survey. Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. 2022;12. doi:10.1177/20451253221082386. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20451253221082386. — Huff C, Finlayson AJR, Foster DE, Martin PR. Enduring neurological sequelae of benzodiazepine use: an Internet survey. Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. 2023;13. doi:10.1177/20451253221145561. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20451253221145561. BIND INFOMORMATION— BIND Definition (The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices) — https://benzoreform.org/BIND — Basics of BIND (Easing Anxiety) — https://easinganxiety.com/BINDBENZODIAZEPINE RESOURCES— The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices — https://benzoreform.org — Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) — https://benzoinfo.com — Easing Anxiety (The Benzo Free Podcast) — https://easinganxiety.com — The Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG) — https://benzoaction.org— A Peacock Consulting (Angela Peacock) — https://apeacockconsulting.com **************************************************************Produced by Easing Anxiety (The Benzo Free Podcast)https://easinganxiety.com **************************************************************DISCLAIMERAll content provided in this video is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The presenters in this roundtable are not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.Please visit Easing Anxiety's website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. PRODUCTION CREDITSEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com 

Being kind to yourself and asking for help during challenging times is easier said than done! In a world obsessed with perfection, being brave enough to open up about our personal struggles creates authentic connections and empowers the building of a support network. Join Kindness Influencer and Podcast Host, Marly Q and award-winning psychiatrist and author of BeKindr, Dr. Eva Ritvo, for a brief and illuminating conversation about the transformative power of kindness, vulnerability and post-traumatic growth. We'll dive deeper on these topics at MANkind Summit, May 17-19th, 2023, join us for this historic 3-day virtual event!  For full transcription and show notes visit marlyq.com/43

Molly Ritvo with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 6 critical self-care tips for highly sensitive new moms Episode 1550: 6 Critical Self-Care Tips for Highly Sensitive New Moms by Molly Ritvo Co-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It's okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have. They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from the harshness of the world, and feel understood. Our founders are Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo. The original post is located here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/highly-sensitive-new-mothers/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eva Ritvo, M.D., a psychiatrist with almost 30 years' experience practicing in MiamiBeach, Florida, is the author of Bekindr: The Transformative Power of Kindness and the founder of the Bekindr Global Initiative, a movement to bring more kindness in the world. She is also the co-founder of the Bold Beauty Project (BBP), a nonprofit that pairs women with disabilities with award-winning photographers creating art exhibitions to raise awareness. She is talking being Kind

Host Rachael Duncan, PharmD sits down with Alexis Ritvo, MD, an assistant professor at CU Anschutz School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Program Director at Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Colorado to discuss all things benzodiazepines. Tune in to learn about tapering strategies, polypharma interactions and increased risks involving benzodiazepines and much more. Iowa Healthcare Collaborative presents the Compass Opioid Stewardship Expert Spotlight podcast in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Visit their website for more information on the Compass Opioid Stewardship Program. Resources: Sleepwell: Online CBTi resource VA resources https://mobile.va.gov/app/insomnia-coach https://mobile.va.gov/app/cbt-i-coach Colorado Crisis Services Sondermind: looks at insurance and finds you covered providers in area you're looking for Denver mental health collective Psychology Today: find therapist or other mental health professional Alliance for Benzodiazepines Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention benzodiazepine work group and resources for benzo prescribing/deprescribing

Real estate investments come in many forms, and at times, this can be overwhelming for passive investors. Should you hold short or long? What strategy is best? Who should you invest with? If these are questions you've mused on, listen in today to expand your knowledge on opportunity zones and what some of the key benefits are, as well as how to travel through your investment journey recognizing the "winners" you want to stay with and the ones that you just don't. Key Takeaway: The reality is that as a passive investor, you don't have a lot of control over your investments. This means having confidence and trust in the strategies you want to put your capital behind, and the sponsors you choose to partner with, are essentially some of the most important decisions you can make. How to Contact Eric: Website: www.ritvest.com Email: eric@ritvest.com Are you REady2Scale into Multifamily Investing? Learn more about growing your wealth, strengthening your portfolio, and scaling to the next level at www.bluelake-capital.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Alexis Ritvo is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is also Medical Director for the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices and Co-Chair for the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group.In Part I of our conversation with Dr. Ritvo, we dive into the world of benzo advocacy and outreach. We discuss ongoing work in the benzo community including guidance documentation, prescriber education, peer support training, and so much more. I hope you enjoy it. https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-psychiatrists-perspective-part-1-of-2-bfp096Video ID: BFP096 Chapters 00:00 INTRODUCTION15:30 INTERVIEW Intro17:51 Dr. Ritvo's Background21:05 Learning About Benzo Dependence23:58 Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG)28:33 Guidance Documents31:07 Prescriber Education36:28 Peer Support Training41:10 Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices43:20 Alliance Projects48:23 CLOSING  Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. INTRODUCTION— Benzo Warrior (Website): https://www.benzowarrior.com— Benzo Warrior (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BenzoWarriorGroup INTERVIEW WITH DR. RITVO— The University of Colorado School of Medicine: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu— The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices: https://www.benzoreform.org— Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG): https://corxconsortium.org/work-groups/benzodiazepine  The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Dr. Alexis Ritvo is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is also Medical Director for the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices and Co-Chair for the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group.In Part II of our conversation with Dr. Ritvo, we dive into the world of the benzo experience that so many of us face as patients. We discuss how to find a doctor, the return of emotions, finding confidence and a stable mindset, therapy, mindfulness, and even the mammalian diving reflex. Lots of great info. Please check it out. https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/a-psychiatrists-perspective-part-2-of-2-bfp097Video ID: BFP097 Chapters 00:00 INTRODUCTION04:45 INTERVIEW Intro06:30 Finding a Doctor10:40 Prescribing by GPs14:15 Moving Past the Anger15:54 Return of Emotions18:19 Self Confidence19:37 A Stable Mindset22:55 Therapy, Medication, Etc.25:37 Mindfulness27:04 Mammalian Diving Reflex30:06 Polydrugging35:53 When to Prescribe Benzos40:46 Science of Benzo Dependence44:30 Benzos and Alcohol47:08 Words of Advice51:54 Closing  Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. INTERVIEW WITH DR. RITVO— BIC's Benzo Cooperative Doctors: https://www.benzoinfo.com/doctors— VA – Mindfulness Awareness: https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/circle-of-health/mindful-awareness.asp— Mammalian Diving Reflex (NCBI): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC376809— Mammalian Diving Reflex (Psychology Today): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-reality-gen-z/202106/1-quick-way-stop-panic-attack-in-its-tracks  The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Share this post with others: Dr. Alexis Ritvo is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is also Medical Director for the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices and Co-Chair for the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group.  In Part I of our conversation with Dr. Ritvo, we dive into the world of benzo advocacy and outreach. We discuss ongoing work in the benzo community including guidance documentation, prescriber education, peer support training, and so much more. I hope you enjoy it. Listen to Part II of the Interview: https://www.benzofree.org/podcast/a-psychiatrists-perspective-part-2-of-2-bfp097/ Welcome to Episode #96 My conversation with Dr. Alexis Ritvo was full of key information on advocacy, raising awareness, finding a doctor, getting support, symptoms, and so much more. We split this one into two episodes since there is so many topics to cover. Listen in to the conversation. Video ID: BFP096 Chapters 00:00  INTRODUCTION15:30  INTERVIEW Intro17:51  Dr. Ritvo's Background21:05  Learning About Benzo Dependence23:58  Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG)28:33  Guidance Documents31:07  Prescriber Education36:28  Peer Support Training41:10  Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices43:20  Alliance Projects48:23  CLOSING Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. INTRODUCTION— Benzo Warrior (Website): https://www.benzowarrior.com— Benzo Warrior (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BenzoWarriorGroup INTERVIEW WITH DR. RITVO— The University of Colorado School of Medicine: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu— The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices: https://www.benzoreform.org— Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG): https://corxconsortium.org/work-groups/benzodiazepine Site Links VISIT US ONLINE— WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com— YOUTUBE (Easing Anxiety): https://www.youtube.com/easinganxiety— YOUTUBE (Benzo Free): https://www.youtube.com/benzofree— INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/easinganxiety PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK— COMMENT: On this video in YouTube— COMMENT: On the blog post on our website— FEEDBACK FORM: https://www.easinganxiety.com/feedback— EMAIL: feedback@easinganxiety.com SUPPORT US— Make a Donation: https://www.easinganxiety.com/donate Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax. Disclaimer The Benzo Free Podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. Never dis­regard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Withdrawal, tapering, or any change in dosage of benzodiazepines, nonbenzo­diazepines, thienodiazepines, or any other prescription drugs should only be done under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. Please visit our official disclaimer for more information: https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. Music Credits Benzo Free Theme— Title: "Walk in the Park"— Artist: Neil Cross— Provided by: Storyblocks Audio  (https://www.storyblocks.com) Production Credits Easing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com

Share this post with others: Dr. Alexis Ritvo is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is also Medical Director for the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices and Co-Chair for the Benzodiazepine Action Work Group.  In Part II of our conversation with Dr. Ritvo, we dive into the world of the benzo experience that so many of us face as patients. We discuss how to find a doctor, the return of emotions, finding confidence and a stable mindset, therapy, mindfulness, and even the mammalian diving reflex. Lots of great info. Please check it out. Listen to Part I: https://www.benzofree.org/podcast/a-psychiatrists-perspective-part-1-of-2-bfp096/ Welcome to Episode #97 My conversation with Dr. Alexis Ritvo was full of key information on advocacy, raising awareness, finding a doctor, getting support, symptoms, and so much more. We split this one into two episodes since there is so many topics to cover. Listen in to the conversation. Video ID: BFP097 Chapters 00:00  INTRODUCTION04:45  INTERVIEW Intro06:30  Finding a Doctor10:40  Prescribing by GPs14:15  Moving Past the Anger15:54  Return of Emotions18:19  Self Confidence19:37  A Stable Mindset22:55  Therapy, Medication, Etc.25:37  Mindfulness27:04  Mammalian Diving Reflex30:06  Polydrugging35:53  When to Prescribe Benzos40:46  Science of Benzo Dependence44:30  Benzos and Alcohol47:08  Words of Advice51:54  CLOSING Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. INTERVIEW WITH DR. RITVO— BIC's Benzo Cooperative Doctors: https://www.benzoinfo.com/doctors— VA - Mindfulness Awareness: https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/circle-of-health/mindful-awareness.asp— Mammalian Diving Reflex (NCBI): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC376809— Mammalian Diving Reflex (Psychology Today): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-reality-gen-z/202106/1-quick-way-stop-panic-attack-in-its-tracks Site Links VISIT US ONLINE— WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.com— YOUTUBE (Easing Anxiety): https://www.youtube.com/easinganxiety— YOUTUBE (Benzo Free): https://www.youtube.com/benzofree— INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/easinganxiety PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK— COMMENT: On this video in YouTube— COMMENT: On the blog post on our website— FEEDBACK FORM: https://www.easinganxiety.com/feedback— EMAIL: feedback@easinganxiety.com SUPPORT US— Make a Donation: https://www.easinganxiety.com/donate Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax. Disclaimer The Benzo Free Podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. Never dis­regard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Withdrawal, tapering, or any change in dosage of benzodiazepines, nonbenzo­diazepines, thienodiazepines, or any other prescription drugs should only be done under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. Please visit our official disclaimer for more information: https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. Music Credits Benzo Free Theme— Title: "Walk in the Park"— Artist: Neil Cross— Provided by: Storyblocks Audio  (https://www.storyblocks.com) Production Credits Easing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com

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It feels like part of the healing process to get the world back on track with things is to create a life full of kindness. I mean, what if kindness was part of the answer to reigniting your joy and forging deeper connections with others? Count me in! My special guest today is psychiatrist Dr. Eva Ritvo and she's simplifying how to create a life full of kindness.  There's a wave of change (have you felt it, too?) where “kind media” is becoming more prominent in our culture. Shows like The Great British Bake Off and RuPaul's Drag Race are paving the way, showing us how when we are kind to others, our hearts expand in empathy and compassion. We gain greater understanding of people who may not look, think, act or even, vote like us.  And maybe, just maybe… This might be the balm we need to squash the polarization, prejudice, and isolation we feel at times, too. But first, it starts within, finding kindness for yourself. Here's how. My special guest today is Dr. Eva Ritvo and she's simplifying how to create a life full of kindness. We tackle all aspects of it, including: What she learned whilst studying the science behind kindness… what the benefits are when we focus our lives more around kindness, rather than animosity In this day in age of isolation and disconnection due to the pandemic, she share where we must begin to attract kindness in our lives first and how to do it A few simple, practical ways to be more kind yourself, starting today, especially if your harsh inner critic has been louder than usual  How to be kind to others, including our “household bubble”, our clients, our co-workers, our neighbors and strangers, in big or small ways …and ultimately, she talked about the biggest lessons she learned when compiling the stories for her book, Bekindr. Q: Are you wanting to create a life full of kindness? If yes, this one is for you. It's time to #DoTheThing! ---- Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/eva-ritvo-life-full-of-kindness

Selbstführung hilft dir, dich selbst zu verstehen und anzunehmen, in deine Selbstkraft zu kommen, Blockaden zu lösen und dich selbst aus der Hilflosigkeit und Passivität zu führen. Das Ergebnis: Du bist Gestalter deines Lebens! Das schreibt mein heutiger Interviewgast Shannon auf ihrer Website. Super spannend! Viel Spaß beim Zuhören! Mehr über Shannon: https://www.shannonritvo-coaching.de/ Kostenloses Programm über 4"#101 So geht Selbstführung – Interview mit Shannon Ritvo" weiterlesen

Guest host Eva Ritvo, MD, interviews Dorothy Otnow Lewis, MD, about her more than 40-year career in studying death row inmates as examined in the HBO documentary “Crazy, Not Insane.” Dr. Lewis is clinical professor of psychiatry at Yale University, New Haven, Conn. She has no disclosures. Dr. Ritvo is a psychiatrist in private practice in Miami Beach, Fla. She has no disclosures. Take-home points Dr. Lewis has an extensive archive of taped interviews with death row inmates that she has used to inform her work as an expert witness. While doing her child psychiatry training at the Yale Child Study Center and sitting in at the juvenile court, she began to see that some of the children had psychiatric and neurologic problems that had not been addressed. The parents of these children sometimes had psychotic or bipolar disorders. After seeing these themes, Dr. Lewis started a clinic at the court. Dr. Lewis and her team were able to study approximately 15 inmates in four states, including Texas and Florida, both of which had the greatest number of condemned juveniles. One key theme that emerged is that all of the inmates had been sentenced to death as juveniles. Eventually, the Supreme Court ended the death penalty for convicted killers who committed their crimes before age 18. Digging deeper and asking more questions of child and adolescent patients who commit violent acts can help clinicians identify environmental stressors that might underlie behavior that is aggressive and antisocial. In some cases, the psychiatric and neurologic impairments identified are treatable. Dr. Lewis would like to study whether identifying child abuse early might prevent future violence. References Yaeger CA, Lewis DO. Mental illness, neuropsychologic deficits, child abuse and violence. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2009;(4):793-813. Lewis DO. Ethical Implications of what we know about violence. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2000 Oct 9(4):833-91. Lewis DO et al. Ethics questions raised by the neuropsychiatric, neuropsychological, educational, developmental, and family characteristics of 18 juveniles awaiting execution in Texas. J Am Acad Psychiatry Law. 2004;32(4):408-29. Griffith EEH et al. Re: Ethics questions raised by characteristics of 18 juveniles awaiting execution in Texas.     J Am Acad Psychiatry Law. 2006;34(2):143-4. Lewis DO et al. Some evidence of race bias in the diagnosis and treatment of the juvenile offender. Am J Orthopsychiatry. 1979 Jan;49(1):53-61. Lewis DO. Guilty by Reason of Insanity: A Psychiatrist Explores the Minds of Killers. New York: Fawcett Columbine, 1998. Roper v. Simmons, 543 U.S. 551 (2005). Thompson v. Oklahoma, 487 U.S. 815 (1988) .   For more MDedge Podcasts, go to mdedge.com/podcasts Email the show: podcasts@mdedge.com  

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.10.14.339853v1?rss=1 Authors: Iordan, M. C., Ritvo, V. J. H., Norman, K. A., Turk-Browne, N. B., Cohen, J. D. Abstract: Learning requires changing the brain. This typically occurs through experience, study, or instruction. We report a new way of acquiring conceptual knowledge by directly sculpting activity patterns in the human brain. We used a non-invasive technique (closed-loop real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging) to create novel categories of visual objects in the brain. After training, participants exhibited behavioral and neural biases for the sculpted, but not control categories. The ability to sculpt new conceptual distinctions in the human brain, applied here to perception, has broad relevance to other domains of cognition such as decision-making, memory, and motor control. As such, the work opens up new frontiers in brain-machine interface design, neuroprosthetics, and neurorehabilitation. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info

Dalia Topelson Ritvo shares her story of resilience. Her story begins with cancer stealing the lives of her grandfather, aunt, and mother. When she was diagnosed at 31 years old on her birthday, she thought her time had come too. But she chose a different path. Embracing all that cancer had to teach her, she found a new perspective on life.

Do you believe people are unkind or do you believe in manKIND?   This may be the single most important question we could ask ourselves because our answer is the foundation for how we treat ourselves, each other & the world.   Today’s interview with Dr. Eva Ritvo, psychiatrist and Co-Founder of the BeKindr Global Movement, gives us profound insight & science-based evidence on what makes manKIND.    JOIN OUR KIND QREW at www.marlyq.com/kindqrew

Have you ever let self-doubt hold you back from starting something you really wanted to do? This interview shares the story of how Marly Q. overcame her own self-doubt & anxiety when starting this podcast. It'll inspire you with real-life stories about the power of kindness & you'll learn a few tips to “BeKindr” to ourselves, each other & the world. To learn more about the BeKindr Global Movement, visit www.bekindr.com Share your kind acts + stories on social media tagging @wePARK @bekindrs and/or use hashtags #wepark #Bekindr  JOIN OUR KIND QREW at www.marlyq.com/kindqrew

Bekindr founder, author, psychiatrist and speaker Dr. Eva Ritvo joins host Dr Carly Snyder on World Kindness Day to explore the benefits of kindness on MD for Moms

Bekindr founder, author, psychiatrist and speaker Dr. Eva Ritvo joins host Dr Carly Snyder on World Kindness Day to explore the benefits of kindness on MD for Moms

As it has taken shape as a distinct field of scholarly inquiry, animal studies has significantly contributed to our understanding of other species and our relationships with them. Drawing on a variety of disciplinary approaches across the humanities and sciences, animal studies has challenged traditional categories that have long gone unquestioned, such as “nature” and “wildness” that not only clarify perspectives on the lives of animals but human experiences and concepts. In this podcast, we talk with Harriet Ritvo, who has been a leading voice in animal studies for over 30 years. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and past president of the American Society for Environmental History. Her research has been supported by fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Humanities Center (twice), and the Stanford Humanities Center. Ritvo currently serves as the Arthur J. Connor Professor of History at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and as a trustee of the National Humanities Center.

CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus discusses the legacy of his father Jim McKay and why his family was so connected to Maryland racing. He also talks about his desire to land major racing contracts for his network and the future of the Preakness. Stronach Group COO Tim Ritvo talks about the Kentucky Derby outcome, why Maximum Security isn't coming to Pimlico and what the owners of Pimlico and Laurel Park want to see happen with the venue for the Preakness in the years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two high-profile racing executives – Tim Ritvo and Keith Chamblin – are featured on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. In his role running the races for The Stronach Group, Ritvo discusses changes at Santa Anita, the future of the Preakness and Pimlico and even takes listener questions. And yes, he talks about post-time drag. As the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's man in charge of the world's biggest horseplayers tournament, Chamblin touches on the growth of contests like that, and he looks at the relationship between racing and the expansion of sports betting across the country. Saturday's Kentucky Derby preps – the Risen Star and the El Camino Real – are previewed, and the Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best horse starting with the letter “O.” The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Let’s Travel Radio Correspondent Patrice Samara interviews Eva Ritvo, MD, Author of Bekindr: The Transformative Power of Kindness in the Let’s Travel Radio studio in NYC. Dr. Ritvo talks about her new book and gives us insights on how being kinder can enhance your travel journey. On “Road Trip to Texas,” Correspondent Patrice Samara and Dr. Ritvo take a road trip to Texas to see a unique exhibition called the Bold Beauty Project. They were welcomed with Texas hospitality and devoured a down-home meal at the Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood, a Gospel Brunch at Stubbs in Austin and stayed at the unique Creekhaven Inn in Wimberly, Texas, true Hill Country elegance. Wimberly boasts an astounding number of art galleries, restaurants, clothing boutiques and unique shops. A visit to the beautifully curated boutique, Wall Street Western Vintage Boots and Apparel, was a treasure trove of museum pieces, new & vintage clothing and boots…and much more!

Sarah Ruhl is a MacArthur Fellowship recipient and a famed playwright. As a professor, she met Max Ritvo, who went on to become a published poet. She recounts the story of their friendship and how they used letters to make a connection and comfort one another while Ritvo faced the end of his life.

Science tells us that kindness has real power to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. Listen in to our interview with Dr. Eva Ritvo http://www.evaritvomd.com/, a psychiatrist who just wrote a new book called Bekindr. Dr. Ritvo is the founder of the Bekindr Global Initiative, a movement to foster more kindness in the world. She is also the co-founder of the Bold Beauty Project (BBP), a non-profit that pairs women with disabilities with award-winning photographers and creates art shows. Listen to Dr. Ritvo tell us what we have to gain by being kinder!

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After working clinically with patients for over 25 years, it’s natural that one would learn something about what heals or harms humans. Such is the case with Dr. Eva Ritvo, who discovered through her work and personal life the power of human kindness and put together a book about it entitled Bekindr: The Transformative Power of Kindness (2017, Momosa Publishing). The book contains short stories by people from all walks of life, depicting poignant moments of human vulnerability and kindness. In our interview, we discuss what led her to put together this book and the international movement it has spawned, as well as her conviction that kindness has the power to transform. Eva Ritvo, M.D. is a physician, author, and TV and radio personality, as well as the founder of Bekindr, an international initiative to bring more kindness into the world. She is also co-founder of the Bold Beauty Project, a nonprofit that pairs women with disabilities with award-winning photographers and creates art shows. She is former Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center and former Vice Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Miller School of Medicine at University of Miami, with over 25 years of experience practicing in Miami Beach, Florida. Eugenio Duarte, Ph.D. is a psychologist and psychoanalyst practicing in New York City and Miami. He treats individuals and couples, with specialties in gender and sexuality, eating and body image, and relationship issues. He is a graduate of the psychoanalytic training program at William Alanson White Institute, where he also chairs their monthly LGBTQ Study Group. He is also a contributing author to the book Introduction to Contemporary Psychoanalysis: Defining Terms and Building Bridges (2018, Routledge). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After working clinically with patients for over 25 years, it's natural that one would learn something about what heals or harms humans. Such is the case with Dr. Eva Ritvo, who discovered through her work and personal life the power of human kindness and put together a book about it entitled Bekindr: The Transformative Power of Kindness (2017, Momosa Publishing). The book contains short stories by people from all walks of life, depicting poignant moments of human vulnerability and kindness. In our interview, we discuss what led her to put together this book and the international movement it has spawned, as well as her conviction that kindness has the power to transform. Eva Ritvo, M.D. is a physician, author, and TV and radio personality, as well as the founder of Bekindr, an international initiative to bring more kindness into the world. She is also co-founder of the Bold Beauty Project, a nonprofit that pairs women with disabilities with award-winning photographers and creates art shows. She is former Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center and former Vice Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Miller School of Medicine at University of Miami, with over 25 years of experience practicing in Miami Beach, Florida. Eugenio Duarte, Ph.D. is a psychologist and psychoanalyst practicing in New York City and Miami. He treats individuals and couples, with specialties in gender and sexuality, eating and body image, and relationship issues. He is a graduate of the psychoanalytic training program at William Alanson White Institute, where he also chairs their monthly LGBTQ Study Group. He is also a contributing author to the book Introduction to Contemporary Psychoanalysis: Defining Terms and Building Bridges (2018, Routledge). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

After working clinically with patients for over 25 years, it’s natural that one would learn something about what heals or harms humans. Such is the case with Dr. Eva Ritvo, who discovered through her work and personal life the power of human kindness and put together a book about it entitled Bekindr: The Transformative Power of Kindness (2017, Momosa Publishing). The book contains short stories by people from all walks of life, depicting poignant moments of human vulnerability and kindness. In our interview, we discuss what led her to put together this book and the international movement it has spawned, as well as her conviction that kindness has the power to transform. Eva Ritvo, M.D. is a physician, author, and TV and radio personality, as well as the founder of Bekindr, an international initiative to bring more kindness into the world. She is also co-founder of the Bold Beauty Project, a nonprofit that pairs women with disabilities with award-winning photographers and creates art shows. She is former Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center and former Vice Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Miller School of Medicine at University of Miami, with over 25 years of experience practicing in Miami Beach, Florida. Eugenio Duarte, Ph.D. is a psychologist and psychoanalyst practicing in New York City and Miami. He treats individuals and couples, with specialties in gender and sexuality, eating and body image, and relationship issues. He is a graduate of the psychoanalytic training program at William Alanson White Institute, where he also chairs their monthly LGBTQ Study Group. He is also a contributing author to the book Introduction to Contemporary Psychoanalysis: Defining Terms and Building Bridges (2018, Routledge). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our October Narrative Medicine Rounds, we celebrate the work of the late poet Max Ritvo (1990-2016), whose acclaimed book of poems Four Reincarnations (Milkweed Edition, 2016) was written in New York and Los Angeles over the course of a long battle with cancer. We use the word "presence" in the title because the goal is to bring Max Ritvo into the room—not just through his poetry, but through his presence, so movingly captured in videos and audio recordings that allow him to read his own poetry for the audience. Poet Lucie Brock-Broido, who is Director of Poetry in the School of the Arts at Columbia University, will introduce the poet's work, providing context and connecting the many facets of Ritvo's work and world. The idea of "presence" also comes into play because the essence of his poetry is a presence-ing, a bringing near and being present in spite of any journeying off and going far. He is a poet of exquisite embodiment, a fact that is crucial to his essence and especially relevant for Narrative Medicine, which concerns itself with the power of the embodied presence, in spite of illness and even in the face of death. Ritvo's poetry and presence are death-defying, as expressed in Ritvo's own words: "Let room mean death or room mean life, but let the room always be full." Max Ritvo was also the author of the chapbook AEONS, chosen by Jean Valentine to receive the Poetry Society of American Chapbook Fellowship in 2014. Ritvo's poetry has appeared in the The New Yorker, Poetry, and the Boston Review, and as a Poem-a-Day for Poets.org. His prose and interviews have appeared in publications such as Lit Hub, Huffington Post, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. Three of his poems will appear in the next issue of Parnassus; A Public Space has one of his poems in a forthcoming issue as well. Milkweed Editions has announced the 2018 publication of Letters from Max, a book of his correspondence with playwright Sarah Ruhl, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist. Lucie Brock-Broido is a poet, whose most recent book of poems, Stay, Illusion (Alfred A. Knopf), was a Finalist in Poetry for the 2013 National Book Award, 2013 National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. Her previous collections include Trouble in Mind, The Master Letters, and A Hunger. Her poems have appeared in The Paris Review, The New York Times, Parnassus: Poetry in Review, The American Poetry Review, Poetry, The Nation, The New Republic, Best American Poetry, and The New Yorker. Brock-Broido has been the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and two National Endowment for the Arts Awards. She is Director of Poetry in the School of the Arts at Columbia University. Narrative Medicine Rounds: Speaking of Heaven: The Poetry and Presence of Max Ritvo. October 4, 2017 5-7PM Location: Faculty Club of Columbia University Medical Center, Physicians & Surgeons Building, 630 W. 168th St., 4th Floor, New York, NY

Dr. Eva Ritvo is an author and psychiatrist with 25 years of neuroscience and psychiatry experience.  She is the former vice chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and the founder of Be Kindr. She is the author of the Concise Guide to Marriage and Family Therapy as well as the co-author of The Beauty Prescription. Dr.Ritvo has appeared on the TODAY show and been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Ladies Home Journal, O Magazine, Allure, and many others.  Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org  

Our friend Max Ritvo passed away August 23, 2016. We learned so much from our conversations with him, and we hope that this interview gives you a sense of the beauty — and humor — he saw in the world.  One of our first guests on the show last fall was the young poet Max Ritvo. Ritvo, 25, has spent years living with Ewing’s Sarcoma, an incurable cancer. Meanwhile he’s gotten married, taught at Columbia University, and performed in an improv comedy group. His first book of poetry, Four Reincarnations, comes out this fall. One work from that book, “Poem to My Litter,” was just published in the New Yorker. But Ritvo is more than his accomplishments. He’s someone who reminded us that there are many different ways to look at death, and dying, and some of them make you actually laugh out loud. He came back to visit us a few weeks ago on what he called his “farewell tour.” Even in his final days, Max says he keeps his sense of humor alive. “When you laugh at something horrible, you're just illuminating a different side of it that was already there. If you make something sad funny you're much more likely to remember it. It’s a mnemonic device that makes our suffering rhyme with joy.” We invited an artist, Nate Milton, to animate two of Max’s poems: Poem to My Litter   Afternoon  

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