Sanity and Society

Oct 15 2024 34 ep. 77 mins 61
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Welcome to "Sanity and Society," where we peel back the layers of the modern mind and the cultural forces that shape it. I'm your host, a therapist with a passion for exploring the deep and sometimes daunting aspects of human psychology as they intersect with today's most pressing societal issues. Life doesn't come with an instruction manual, but you can think of this program as a guide for better understanding the complexities of the human psyche and the societal trends impacting us all.

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CBT is not Gaslighting and Other Psychology Facts from Valerie Valledor

Oct 15 2024 55 mins  
Summary: In this episode of the Sanity and Society podcast, host Jeremy speaks with Valerie Vallador, a PhD student in clinical psychology. You may know Valerie better as @phdwithvalerie on instagram, where she documents the journey through a doctoral program in psychology, including study habits, her research projects, how to avoid burnout, tips for writing a dissertation, and ma

Men's Mental Health Tips and Tools with Kristal DeSantis

Feb 12 2024 70 mins  
Licensed marriage and family therapist Kristal DeSantis joins us to provide practical tips and tools for men to avoid dating disasters and relationship ruin. Kristal is the author of "STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man" and has spent her career counseling couples through their misunderstandings and difficulties. She also specializes in helping men to s

⚠Getting Real about Addiction Recovery with Dr. Robb Kelly

Jan 14 2021 72 mins  
#recovery #addiction #healing #psychology ⚠Addiction is no joke, but humor and authentic discussion can lessen its potent sting. ▶Dr. Robb Kelly is no stranger to therapeutic humor. A recovery coach and the founder and CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group, Dr. K has a PhD in Behavioral Science from Oxford University, but don't allow his serious education to make you think discu

🛑The Default Friend Zone🤝

Jan 11 2021 43 mins  
Default Friend is a blogger and Twitter personality who decided to make friendship her mission. After moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, DF made a vow to be available and willing to attend events with others, serving as an impromptu "plus one." Her quest also resulted in an advice column (still continuing) called "Default Wisdom." Hear us discuss the following: ✅the reason

🧠How to Maximize your Mental Potential with Psypreneur

Dec 07 2020 89 mins  
Joey Doughty, formerly known to Twitter as "Improvement Geek," is rebranding as "Psypreneur." In this interview, Joey and I engage in a lightning-fast discussion about the psychology of productivity, and how to unlock your mental potential. If you want to learn how to train your brain toward success, you won't want to miss this interview. If you want to learn how to train your brai

Finding Your Way out of Trauma with Dr. Karol Darsa

Sep 27 2020 59 mins  
In this installment of the show, we're joined by Dr. Karol Darsa, author of "The Trauma Map: Five Steps to Reconnect with Yourself." Dr. Karol Darsa is founder and director of Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Center, and draws from her extensive training and experience in telling us what heals mental wounds, versus the factors that make psychological pain more unbearable. I

Neurotherapy, Brain Training, and Music with Dr. J (Catherine Jackson)

May 12 2020 99 mins  
Dr. Catherine Jackson, known to fans as "Dr. J," is an accomplished neurotherapist and licensed psychologist who has provided interviews to outlets such as the Washington Post, CNN, the Huffington Post, and many more. She joins us today in order to provide an expert explanation of neurotherapy, or in other words: how to rewire a brain. She goes on to discuss the efficacy of brain t

Crushing Trauma through Fitness 🔥and Mental Health, feat. Gym Class Hero🦸‍♀️

May 05 2020 66 mins  
The veteran, mental health advocate, and exercise aficionado Gym Class Hero joins the Fox Den for this candid conversation regarding trauma as an epidemic to service men and women. Listen in as we discuss: Effective approaches to healing trauma Exercise as therapeutic Dissociation as a principle component as PTSD. The importance of revealing past trauma to intake clinicians and

👑How to Survive and 🔱Thrive with Stoicism, Featuring Donald Robertson

Apr 27 2020 120 mins  
Donald Robertson is a prolific author and psychotherapist, whose extensive historical study of Stoicism informs his books and practice. Join us as he dispels myths regarding Stoic philosophy, and demonstrates how this school of thought may be used as psychotherapy. This interview focuses upon conceptualizing Stoicism as a practical counseling approach, and explores: -Why a large re

⚠Disaster Survival Skills and Spirituality with 🎖Praetorian Swift

Apr 06 2020 110 mins  
On this special "quaran-cast," my friend and fellow mental health enthusiast Praetorian Swift debriefs us on essential tactical awareness and safety skills, for our perilous present times. He even provides details on what to include in a "bug out bag" or "make it home safely bag," depending on your circumstances. You'll want to hear his recommendations for mandatory provisions, as