Call the Psychiatrists

home_filledExplore shows

listSubscriptions

playlist_addQueue

addAdd by RSS Feed

Settings

Help Content policies Publisher guidelines

Send feedback

open_in_newGet the Android app open_in_newGet the iOS app

Privacy · Terms

Call the Psychiatrists

David Handley, M.D and Abby Snavely, M.D.

Subscribe

Visit website

Psychiatrists answer listener questions.

Call the Psychiatrists

Available episodes



Newest first

Oldest first

26. Therapist's Office; Longing For My Therapist; Kids Leaving Football

A listener finds security in her therapist's office and wonders about the thought that goes into the decor of an office. Our second question (starting at the 16 minute mark) comes from someone longing for her therapist and is curious where this comes from and why she monitors his physical appearance and body language so closely. Finally (at minute 24), a mother plans to stop her kids from playing football but is concerned about the emotional and social fallout in her Texas community. There's also feedback on episode 25 and a brief discussion of psychiatrist Dr. Valerie Kinbott from Netflix's Wednesday. If you have questions or feedback please send a message (voicemail or email) on our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists. American Academy of Pediatrics position paper on tackling in youth football: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/136/5/e1419/33807/Tackling-in-Youth-Football?autologincheck=redirected JAMA article mentioned in this episode about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2645104

25. Therapist Says I'm Not Trying; Better But It's Not Me

Our listener in part 1 is worried because his therapist doesn't think he's trying hard enough to get better and he's afraid his treatment will end as a result. In part 2 (around 19 minutes) a listener says the antidepressant drug he is taking has helped but he struggles with accepting this newfound state as himself--that he's "under the influence." If you have questions or feedback please send a message (voicemail or email) on our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists.

24. First Birthday: Questions About Us and the Show

To celebrate our first birthday, listeners ask us about the show. Among other things, we discuss our motivation for doing a podcast, what we've learned, and the experience of having patients listen to the show. It's self-indulgent; it's filled with neuroticism. It's like having family over for the holidays. So come and celebrate with us. There's also feedback from episode 5 and a final question related to the previous episode about Stutz. If you have questions or feedback please send a message (audio message or email) on our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists

23. Ending a Long Therapy; Discussion of the documentary _ Stutz _

In this episode we have a listener who has a question about terminating a long-term therapy. They ask, "How do you know when you're done?" We then discuss the new Jonah Hill documentary _ Stutts _ in which Jonah profiles his psychiatrist and his approach to psychotherapy. (The Stutz discussion starts at 25:58). If you have questions or feedback please send a message (voicemail or email) at our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists.

22. FX _The Patient_

What can we learn about therapy from the FX original show _The Patient_ (streaming on Hulu)? We talk about internalizing your therapist, feeling held hostage (figuratively) by a patient and taking care of people where it may be hard to mobilize empathy. We discuss some of the therapeutic interventions in the show and try to keep our quibbling about the plot to a minimum. If you have questions or feedback please send a message (voicemail or email) at our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists.

21. Hug From My Therapist; Sibling Conflict and a Dying Parent

Our first question is from a listener who would like a hug from his therapist. Our second question comes from someone dealing with sibling conflict and a dying parent. Please submit your questions (voicemail or email message) at our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists. We appreciate and welcome your feedback.

20. Cheating on your Therapist; Virtual Therapy

In this episode a listener has a question about cheating on his therapist; our second question comes from someone who is getting tired of virtual appointments and would like to get back in the office to see her therapist in person. We discuss our experience with the pros and cons of online therapy and speculate what may be going on for our listener. Please submit your questions (voicemail or email message) at our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists. We appreciate and welcome your feedback.

19. Helping a Paranoid Friend

In this episode a listener asks how to support a friend with sudden onset paranoid delusions. We discuss possible diagnoses like brief psychotic disorder and review a few different types of interventions. Please submit your questions (voicemail or email message) at our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists. We appreciate and welcome your feedback.

18. Perfectionism and Procrastination; Building Trust with a Therapist

In this episode we answer 2 questions. The first listener has a question about perfectionism. Among other things, we discuss the connection between perfectionism and procrastination. Our second listener wants to know how to build trust with her therapist. We close by revisiting some previous comments about parental transference (projecting the role of parent onto one's therapist) Please submit your questions (voicemail or email message) at our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists We appreciate and welcome your feedback.

17. Medication versus Therapy; Angry With My Therapist

We answer 2 questions in this episode. The first listener wants to know how we choose between psychotherapy and medications in the treatment of anxiety and depression. Tangents include a recent sensationalized article about the serotonin hypothesis of depression. The second listener became angry at her therapist and worries her therapist will end their relationship. Please submit your question (voicemail or email message) at our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists We appreciate and welcome your feedback.

16. Competing with a friend in therapy; Is my therapist prepared?

We have 2 listener questions. Our first listener sees the same therapist as her friend and is feeling jealous about their relationship. We explore the different sides of this triangle. The second listener has questions about the way her therapist schedules people, finding it unsettling to step into the emotional muck left by the previous person. She wonders about the time needed to prepare for a session, the number of sessions per day and how one determines the value of treatment. Please submit your question (voicemail or email message) at our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists We appreciate and welcome your feedback.

15. Spouse Demands Therapy; Therapist on Vacation

We answer 2 listener questions: The spouse of our first listener is insisting that they get couple's therapy and that he see an individual therapist. Our second listener feels conflicted about their therapist taking an extended vacation. Please submit your question (audio or email message) at our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists We appreciate and welcome your feedback.

14. "Trust the Process"; Humor in Therapy; Emotional Growth

We answer 3 unrelated listener questions: what's meant by "trust the process"; how do you feel about humor in therapy; and a question about emotional growth. We would love to get your questions or feedback. Please send us an audio message or an email at our website. We're also online at Facebook and Instagram @callthepsychiatrists _____________ The quotation in this episode that Abby couldn't attribute is from Norman Doidge: "Psychoanalysis is often about turning our ghosts into ancestors, even for patients who have not lost loved ones to death. We are often haunted by important relationships from the past that influence us unconsciously in the present. As we work them through, they go from haunting us to becoming simply part of our history."

13. Death of a Therapist; What's in Your Notes?

We answer 2 listener questions. The first listener has questions about the recent, unexpected death of their therapist. We're honored to share this moving story about the importance of a therapeutic relationship. The second listener wants to know what their therapist is scribbling in his notes. We talk about different types of notes and their purpose. We also discuss how some people are reluctant to get into treatment due to concerns about what information gets recorded and later disclosed. We would love to get your questions or feedback. Please send us an audio message or an email at our website. We're also online at Facebook and Instagram @callthepsychiatrists Hopefully this will be the only episode with COVID voice

We answer a listener's question about regression in therapy. We discuss adult tantrums, man flu and hanger among other things. We read a lot into the question and hopefully answer it by the end. Please send us your questions for a future show. You can submit them by email or voicemail at our website. We can also keep up on Instagram or Facebook (@callthepsychiatrists)

11. Rupture, Repair; How Much Do You Care?

We have 2 listener questions this episode. The first listener asks how to address ruptures in a therapeutic relationship and notices they often agitate their therapist. The second listener wonders how therapists avoid becoming emotionally invested. Podcast recommended in this episode: Ask the Therapist with Sarah Rees Please send us your questions for a future show. You can submit them by email or voicemail at our website.

10. Psychedelics in Psychiatry

We answer a listener’s question about the use of psychedelic drugs in psychiatry. Mystical Experience Questionnaire (this links to a validation study; look in the appendices for the checklist) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5203697/ Albert Hoffman’s Book mentioned in the episode LSD My Problem Child: Reflections on Sacred Drugs, Mysticism and Science Other books you may find interesting: How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan Psychedelic Psychiatry: LSD from Clinic to Campus Submit your quesitons at www.callthepsychiatrists.com background art for this episode tile from https://www.freepik.com

9. Qualifying for Therapy; Social Awkwardness as a Psychiatrist

We answer 2 listener questions: An expectant father wants to know if he qualifies for therapy. The second listener wants to know if being a psychiatrist makes for awkward social interactions. Submit your question for an episode at our website: www.callthepsychiatrists.com Follow the show online at: https://www.facebook.com/callthepsychiatrists/ https://www.instagram.com/callthepsychiatrists/

8. Is Too Much Therapy Making Me Worse?

A listener wants to know if it's possible to stay in therapy for too long or if therapy can make you worse. Submit your question for an episode at our website: www.callthepsychiatrists.com Follow the show online at: https://www.facebook.com/callthepsychiatrists/ https://www.instagram.com/callthepsychiatrists/

7. Picking the Right Therapist

A listener wants to get back into therapy and has questions about how to find the best fit. Everyone knows you need a good relationship with your therapist to get the best possible outcome. Our listener is interested in trying a different type of therapy. We talk about 2 broad approaches to therapy she may want to consider and then answer specific questions about the process of finding a new therapist. Submit your question or send us feedback at www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also follow us: https://www.facebook.com/callthepsychiatrists/ https://www.instagram.com/callthepsychiatrists/

6. Bipolar Overdiagnosis; Therapeutic Alliance

We answer 2 listener questions : Why is Bipolar Disorder overdiagnosed? and Why do you make such a big deal out of the therapeutic relationship? Please send in your comments or ask a question for the next episode! You can email us or leave a voicemail on our website www.callthepsychiatrsits.com or, if you prefer, call us at (760) 779-2477‬ ______________________________ Our Facebook community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/callthepsychiatrists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthepsychiatrists/

5. Romantic Feelings in Therapy

We answer a listener's question about how to manage romantic feelings towards their psychiatrist/therapist. We discuss the possible functions and the benefits of resolving an erotic transference. Please let us know if you have a topic or a question you'd like us to discuss. You can send a message or leave us a voicemail on our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com Our Facebook community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/callthepsychiatrists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthepsychiatrists/

4. Boundaries and _The Shrink Next Door_

This episode is all about boundaries in a therapeutic relationship. We discuss the hit podcast and Apple TV show _The Shrink Next Door_. We cover the Goldwater Rule, disclosures, dual relationships, boundary crossings and boundary violations. You can send us a question or feedback or leave a voicemail on our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com If you prefer, you can email us at callthepsychiatrists@gmail.com or call (760) 779-2477‬. The podcast, _The Shrink Next Door_: https://wondery.com/shows/shrink-next-door/ The Apple TV show _________________________________ Books mentioned in this episode: _The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness_ by Elyn R. Saks _The Collected Schizophrenias: Essays_ by Esmé Weijun Wang _________________________________ Our Facebook community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/callthepsychiatrists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callthepsychiatrists/

3. Review of _Hidden Valley Road_ by Robert Kolker

By request, we review the national bestseller and Oprah's Book Club pick _Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family_ by Robert Kolker. The book details the lives of an American family with 12 children, 6 of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia. It made many prestigious top 10 lists of 2020. We have a different take than most reviewers. Listen to our critique and let us know your thoughts about the book at our website (www.callthepsychiatrists.com). You can send an email or leave us a voicemail to play on the show. While you're at it, please submit a question for a future episode. Book mentioned in this episode: _The Protest Psychosis: How Schizophrenia Became a Black Disease_ by Jonathan Metzl (Amazon link) Disclaimer: Listening to the podcast does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. The intention of the podcast is to educate and entertain. Nothing discussed in the show is intended or recommended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatmen…

2. Breaking Up with Your Psychiatrist; Electroconvulsive Therapy

We answer a listener's question about how to break up with your psychiatrist or psychotherapist. In the second half of the episode we discuss the history and current use of electroconvulsive therapy. Submit your questions for the show! You can leave a voicemail or send a message from our website. You can also call us at (760) 779-247 or email us at callthepsychiatrists@gmail.com Please join our Facebook group or follow the show on Instagram. Disclaimer: Listening to the podcast does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. The intention of the podcast is to educate and entertain. Nothing discussed in the show is intended or recommended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own physician or other qualified health professional regarding any medical questions or conditions.

1. TV and Movie Psychiatrists; Pregnancy and Psychiatric Medication

We answer a listener’s question about pop culture representations of psychiatrists. We talk about the 3 main categories of TV and movie psychiatrists and give examples of some of our favorites. In the second half of the show we discuss the complex questions facing pregnant women who may be considering psychiatric medication. Get in touch with us and let us know how we’re doing. We would love to get your questions. You can leave a voice message or send an email from our website. You can also call us directly at 760-779-2477 or email us at callthepsychiatrists@gmail.com Online resources mentioned in this episode: https://womensmentalhealth.org/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org Disclaimer: Listening to this podcast does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. The intention of the podcast is to educate and entertain. Nothing discussed in the show is intended or recommended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own p…

Call the Psychiatrists, a podcast where psychiatrists answer your questions, is coming soon! Please listen to the trailer then follow or subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. You can leave a voicemail or send a message on our website: www.callthepsychiatrists.com or you can also leave us a voicemail at 760-779-2477 (760-PSYCH-77) or send your question by email: callthepsychiatrists@gmail.com

Search

Clear search

Close search

Google apps

Main menu