The Dr Syl Podcast

Jan 28 2025 5 ep. 64 mins 4
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Dr Syl interviews mental health professionals and gets them to teach him about their area of interest and expertise!

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005: How and Why Humans 'Attach' (Attachment Theory) | Dr Cameron Gill

Jan 28 2025 100 mins  
Please read disclaimer below or watch: https://youtu.be/pfVAn7Zp-_oDescription:In this podcast, psychiatry registrars Dr Syl and Dr Cam explore attachment theory and reflect on how it influences their practice. We explore the strange situation experiment, the different attachment styles, the implications for relationships and how they relate to different personality disorders.~News

004: Treatment Resistant Depression and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation | Prof Paul Fitzgerald

Dec 26 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of the Dr Syl Podcast, Dr Syl and Professor Paul Fitzgerald discuss treatment resistant depression and the advent of transcranial magnetic stimulation. They discussed the limitations in the current treatment landscape, what the experience of having TMS is like, and how to future of it looks.A bit more about Prof Paul Fitzgerald:Paul Fitzgerald is the Head of the Sch

003: Electroconvulsive Therapy Discussed In Depth | Dr Russell Barnes

Nov 13 2024 48 mins  
This is the third episode of the Dr Syl Podcast. In this episode I interviewed Dr Russell Barnes, a registrar who has a special interest in neuro-stimulation therapies. In this conversation we discussed the history of Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT), the indications, the side-effects, the patient experience, the mechanisms and reflected on how we counsel patients regarding ECT.~Fo

002: Adversity, Mental Illness and the Military | Dr Julie Simes Phillipps & Mr Jim Phillipps

Nov 05 2024 52 mins  
In Episode 2 of the Dr. Syl Podcast, Dr. Syl is joined by Psychiatry Registrar Julie Sims Phillips and her partner, Jim, both former Army Majors with experience from the Royal Military College Duntroon. They dive into the impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on mental health and military service, drawing from personal insights and clinical knowledge. Julie and Jim also e

001: The Physical Side of Depression and Anxiety | Dr Angus Finlay

Oct 09 2024 64 mins  
In this episode of The Dr Syl Podcast, Dr Syl sits down with Dr. Angus Finlay to explore the often overlooked physical aspects of depression and anxiety. From body tension to fatigue, we dive deep into how mental health affects the body, and what you can do to support your physical and emotional well-being. Tune in for expert insights, practical advice, and a compassionate approach