In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman is joined by pioneering psychedelics researchers, Drs. Rick Doblin and Steven Levine, to discuss the therapeutic applications of psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin, ketamine, LSD, MDMA, and ibogaine in t

Why Forgetting is Good for Your Memory

Sep 22nd, 2021 48m 37s

Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman is joined by Dr. Scott A. Small, a physician specializing in aging and dementia and a professor of neurology and psychiatry at Columbia University, where he directs the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. He has run a Nat

Performance Psychology with Patrick McEnroe

Aug 28th, 2021 53m 13s

As the spotlight on mental health in sports continues to grow, thanks in large part to professional athletes like Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles speaking out publicly about their own mental health struggles, Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman sits down with r

The Goldwater Rule History

Nov 1st, 2020 35m 15s

The Goldwater Rule is Section 7 in the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Principles of Medical Ethics, which states that it is unethical for psychiatrists to give a professional opinion about public figures whom they have not examined in

A Grieving Nation: Coping With Loss, Unrest and Politics

Oct 9th, 2020 37m 16s

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking an emotional and economic toll on America, add in social unrest over racial injustice, political turmoil, and now the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the controversy filling of her

COVID-19 CRISIS: Grief and Loss

Jul 28th, 2020 24m 6s

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep the U.S. and world, how we live our daily lives have been utterly disrupted including how we process loss and handle grief. Grief outside of a global pandemic is difficult and painful to experience, a

COVID-19 CRISIS: Pandemic Anxiety

Apr 17th, 2020 38m 9s

Anxiety is a normal emotion and it is to be expected during this unprecedented crisis. Anxiety increases when we experience uncertainty, are in unpredictable situations and feel unable to control our circumstances. In this episode Dr. Lieberman

COVID-19 CRISIS: Molecular and Serological Testing with Dr. Eldad Hod

Apr 6th, 2020 34m 15s

In addition to the doctors and nurses on the frontlines, the unsung heroes during this COVID-19 pandemic are also those pathology personnel who are developing, validating and then bringing up to scale a method of COVID-19 diagnostics that previ

COVID-19 CRISIS PART 3: Dr. Ian Lipkin

Mar 15th, 2020 19m 52s

In this special three-part COVID-19 Crisis series, Dr. Lieberman speaks with renowned experts who have expertise in relevant disciplines that pertain to this COVID-19 pandemic.In Part 3, Dr. Lieberman discusses the COVID-19 epidemic with infec

COVID-19 CRISIS PART 2: Sid Mukherjee

Mar 15th, 2020 10m 40s

In this special three-part COVID-19 Crisis series, Dr. Lieberman speaks with renowned experts who have expertise in relevant disciplines that pertain to this COVID-19 pandemic.In part 2, Dr. Lieberman discusses the impact of the COVID-19 on me

COVID-19 CRISIS PART 1: Dr. Brian Fallon

Mar 15th, 2020 11m 44s

In this special three-part COVID-19 Crisis series, Dr. Lieberman speaks with renowned experts who have expertise in relevant disciplines that pertain to this COVID-19 pandemic.In Part 1, Dr. Lieberman discusses the mental health impact of the

Mass Violence in America and Mental Illness

Dec 3rd, 2019 20m 51s

Mass violence events in America have been occurring unfortunately more and more frequently. After every event the conversation is always, “why does this keep happening?”. Fingers are pointed to things like access to guns and mental illness. But

Military Mental Health

Nov 8th, 2019 22m 46s

In honor of Veterans Day, Dr. Lieberman speaks with Dr. Yuval Neria about the current state of mental health resources and assistance available for our active duty, veterans, national guard members, along with their family members and what can

Live From The 2019 SXSW Podcast Stage: Toxic Effects of Childhood Trauma

Mar 12th, 2019 1h

Shrink Speak took to the SXSW 2019 Podcast stage on March 11th live from Austin, Texas. In this special episode Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman was joined by Dr. Charles Nemeroff, the Director of the Institute for Early Life Adversity Research at the Uni

Suicide is Preventable: Here's How to Stop it - Part 2

Sep 4th, 2018 33m 30s

In part 2 of this this special two-part episode on suicide prevention, Dr. Lieberman is rejoined by Columbia’s Dr. Kelly Posner and Dr. J. John Mann. Journalist, author, and adjunct professor at Columbia, Stephen Fried also joins the conversati

Suicide is Preventable: Here's How to Stop it - Part 1

Sep 4th, 2018 26m 21s

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In a special two-part episode, Dr. Lieberman recently sat down to chat with Columbia’s Dr. Kelly Posner and Dr. J. John Mann to discuss the ongoing health crisis that is suicide in the U.S. follow

A Chat With Molly McCloskey Author of “Circles Around the Sun”

Aug 1st, 2018 29m 23s

In a continuation of the "Voices In Mental Illness" series, Dr. Lieberman is joined by “Circles Around the Sun” author, Molly McCloskey.Molly writes about her older brother Mike, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia at the age of 23.

A Chat With Nyna Giles Author of "The Bridesmaid's Daughter"

May 21st, 2018 26m 43s

In honor of mental health awareness month, I will be conducting a series of interviews with individuals who have made it their cause to talk about mental health year round. To kick-off the series, I’m thrilled to be joined by Nyna Giles, author

The Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth: Longevity

Feb 18th, 2018 18m 26s

The first of a multi-part series debunking advertising medical claims that aren’t backed up by science. This "The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth” episode focuses on longevity. You may have heard the claims, but does the science back it

The Use of Recreational Drugs to Treat Psychological Injuries of Veterans

Dec 15th, 2017 16m 49s

In this episode of Shrink Speak, Dr. Lieberman explores the growing trend of using recreational drugs to treat the psychological injuries of our military personnel. Along with how the VA is handling the mental health care of our Veterans.

The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Wants: Part 4 - What To Do When A Loved One Is Suffering From Mental Illness

Nov 2nd, 2017 19m 16s

Part 4 of a 4 Part series "The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Want" about Mental Health. What is it, when and how to know if you need to seek help, where to find help, and what to do when loved ones are suffering from a mental illnes

The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Wants: Part 3 - How Do You Find A Psychiatrist

Oct 13th, 2017 16m 28s

Part 3 of a 4 Part series "The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Wants" about Mental Health. What is it, when and how to know if you need to seek help, where to find help, and what to do when loved ones are suffering from a mental illne

The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Wants: Part 2 - When Do You Need To See A "Shrink"

Sep 10th, 2017 13m 30s

Part 2 of a 4 Part series "The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Want" about Mental Health. What is it, when and how to know if you need to seek help, where to find help, and what to do when loved ones are suffering from a mental illnes

The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Want: Part 1 - The Stigma Of Mental Illness

Aug 15th, 2017 14m 48s

Part 1 of a 4 Part series, "The Profession That Everyone Needs and Nobody Want" about Mental Health. What is it, when and how to know if you need to seek help, where to find help, and what to do when loved ones are suffering from a mental illne