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Join David Puder as he covers different topics on psychiatry and psychotherapy. He will draw from the wisdom of his mentors, research, in-session therapy and psychiatry experience, and his own journey through mental health to discuss topics that affect mental health professionals and popsychology enthusiasts alike. Through interviews, he will dialogue with both medical students, residents and expert psychiatrists and psychotherapists, and even with people who have been through their own mental health journey. This podcast was created to help others in their journey to becoming wise, empathic, genuine and connected in their personal and professional lives.
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Perimenopause and Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, Brain Fog, Sleep, and Hormone Therapy
Dr. Bergink, a leading expert in women's mental health, joins the podcast to unpack the complex links between perimenopause and mental health, including new-onset or worsening depression, anxiety, panic attacks, brain fog, sleep disruption,
Schizophrenia: Early Signs, Genetics, Treatment, and a Family's Lived Experience with Dr. Consuelo Walss-Bass and Dr. Julio Licinio
In this episode of the Podcast, Dr. David Puder is joined by psychiatric geneticist Dr. Consuelo Walss-Bass and Dr. Julio Licinio for a powerful conversation on the early signs, genetics, and treatment of schizophrenia. Drawing from her liv
Postpartum Psychosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention with Dr. Margaret Spinelli
In this essential episode of the podcast, Dr. David Puder and reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Katrina Furey interview pioneering expert Dr. Margaret Spinelli on postpartum psychosis, covering its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Postpartum Psychosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Lithium, and Relapse Prevention with Dr. Veerle Bergink
In this essential episode of the Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast, Dr. David Puder sits down with internationally renowned expert Dr. Veerle Bergink, Director of Mount Sinai's Women's Mental Health Center, for an in-depth discussion of po
Postpartum Depression and Problem-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Understanding the Five Core Conflicts
In this episode, Dr. Puder talks with reproductive psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Dr. Alyson Gorun and Dr. Fredric Busch about postpartum depression and problem-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy. They focus on the five core conflicts (dif
Postpartum OCD vs Postpartum Psychosis: Intrusive Thoughts of Infant Harm, How to Screen, and Lithium Prevention with Dr. Katie Unverferth
In this episode of the Podcast, Dr. David Puder sits down with reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Katie Unverferth, Director of the UCLA Women's Life Center and Medical Director of the UCLA Maternal Mental Health Program, to clarify the critical
East of Eden Reflective Function Collapse: Psychodynamic Therapy, Steinbeck, and How to Heal the Characters
In this episode, Dr. David Puder and his psychodynamic psychotherapy training cohort apply reflective function (RF) and mentalization concepts to John Steinbeck's masterpiece East of Eden. They examine how Reflective Function collapses unde
Postpartum Psychosis: Symptoms, Warning Signs, Risk Assessment, and Treatment with Dr. Furey and Dr. Puder
In this essential episode, Dr. David Puder sits down with board-certified reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Katrina Furey to unpack postpartum psychosis. They cover its early warning signs, symptoms, diagnostic challenges, risk assessment, and
Working with Transference: Timing, Technique, and the Here-and-Now with Jonathan Shedler
In this practical Q&A episode with Dr. Jonathan Shedler, the psychodynamic psychotherapy cohort explores working with transference in real time, focusing on timing, technique, and the here-and-now. Shedler addresses how to recognize meaning
Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) Explained: Practical Techniques to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD & Narcissism
In this episode, Dr. David Puder speaks with Robert Drozek, clinical director of the Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) Clinic at McLean Hospital and teaching associate at Harvard Medical School, about practical Mentalization-Based Therapy
Nancy McWilliams on Shame, Transference, Personality Disorders & Becoming a Better Therapist
In this in-depth interview, Dr. David Puder welcomes renowned psychoanalyst and author Dr. Nancy McWilliams to discuss essential clinical topics from her seminal books Psychoanalytic Diagnosis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Dr. McWilliam
Murderbot: Schizoid Personality, Neurodivergence, and the Search for Humanity in AI
Dr. David Puder and Dr. Eric Bender explore the Apple TV+ series Murderbot through a psychiatric lens. Based on Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries, they analyze the hacked SecUnit's journey as a profound portrait of schizoid personality dynami
Side Effect Mastery in Psychopharmacology: Rawlings–Thompson A-F Classification, Low Slow Titration & Real-World Management with Dr. Michael Cummings & Dr. Blaire Heath
Dr. David Puder sits down with psychopharmacology expert Dr. Michael Cummings and Dr. Blaire Heath to discuss Side Effect Mastery in Psychopharmacology. This episode dives deep into the Rawlings–Thompson A-F Classification system for unders
Disengagement Precedes Enactment: Mastering Countertransference with Dr. Karen Maroda
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. David Puder sits down with Dr. Karen Maroda, a renowned psychoanalyst, assistant professor of psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and author of influential books including The Power of Counter
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Shame, Masculinity, Disclosure & Healing in Therapy with Doriel Jacov
Doriel Jacov joins Dr. Puder to explore the often-overlooked struggles of male survivors of sexual abuse. With one in six males experiencing childhood sexual abuse before age 18, Jacov unpacks the profound impact of shame, masculinity norms
Trauma-Specific Reflective Functioning (T-RF): 5 Trauma Mentalization Profiles & Impact on Parenting
In this episode, Dr. David Puder explores Trauma-Specific Reflective Functioning (T-RF) with researchers Dr. Nicholas Berthelot and Dr. Julia Garron-Bissonnette. Discover how childhood trauma affects mentalization and learn about the five d
Cohort Group Consultation and Reflective Function: Transforming Countertransference into Clinical Insight
In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by cohort leaders Dr. Allie Riege and Dr. Jeremiah Stokes to explore how reflective function transforms countertransference into deep clinical insight. Through their experience leading psychodynami
Understanding Mature Defense Mechanisms in Psychotherapy: Nancy McWilliams Framework with Clinical Examples from the Tuesday Cohort
In this episode, Dr. David Puder and the Tuesday 2025–2026 Psychotherapy Cohort explore mature and neurotic defense mechanisms through the lens of Nancy McWilliams' influential framework. Building upon the previous discussion on primitive d
Primitive Defense Mechanisms Explained: Sexualization, Dissociation, Acting Out, Withdrawal, Denial, Splitting, Omnipotent Control, Projective Identification
In this episode, Dr. David Puder and his talented Cohort deliver a comprehensive exploration of primitive defense mechanisms, which are the earliest, most fundamental ways the mind protects us from overwhelming anxiety, trauma, and threats
Problem-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Targeting Symptoms, Relationships, Trauma & Behavioral Change with Dr. Fredric N. Busch
In this episode, Dr. David Puder sits down with Dr. Fredric N. Busch, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and clinical professor at Cornell and Columbia, to explore Problem-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, which is a practical, targeted approa
Psychiatrist Effect in First-Episode Psychosis: HAMLETT Study, Antipsychotic Tapering, Dopamine Supersensitivity & Sex Differences with Franciska de Beer
In this episode, Dr. Puder sits down with Franciska de Beer, MSc, first author of landmark HAMLETT-OPHELIA Consortium papers in JAMA Psychiatry, World Psychiatry, and Psychological Medicine. They dive deep into the psychiatrist effect in fi
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Explained: Trauma, Neuroscience, Controversies & Recovery
In this episode of the Psychiatry Podcast, Harvard experts from McLean Hospital: Dr. Melissa Kaufman, Dr. Matthew Robinson, and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Lauren Lebois. Join Dr. David Puder to deliver the clearest, most evidence-based ex
Understanding Delusions Leading to Violence: Types, Assessment, AI Risks & Treatment in Forensic Psychiatry
In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by forensic psychiatrist Dr. Michael Cummings, who has spent his career at the world's largest forensic state hospital, and child psychiatrist Dr. Blaire Heath, to examine how fixed false beliefs,
What Is Reflective Functioning? Mentalization, Attachment Theory & RF Scoring with Dr. Miriam Steele
In this episode, Dr. Puder hosts a conversation with Dr. Miriam Steele, a leading expert in reflective functioning (RF), mentalization, and attachment theory. They explore the origins of RF from the pioneering work of Peter Fonagy and John
Hard Feelings: Daniel Smith on Embracing Shame, Envy, Annoyance, and the Wisdom in Dark Emotions
In this compelling episode, Dr. David Puder sits down with New York Times bestselling author and psychotherapist Daniel Smith to explore his latest book, Hard Feelings: Finding the Wisdom in Our Darkest Emotions. They dive deep into the oft
Empathy in Therapy: Mastering Empathic Engagement with Dr. Douglas Flemons
In this episode, Dr. Puder engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Douglas Flemons, a seasoned marriage and family therapist and author of the newly released Empathic Engagement in Clinical Practice. Drawing from over 30 years of superv
How to Overcome Guilt: Break Free from Unreasonable Expectations with Jennifer Reid, MD
In this episode, we welcome psychiatrists Dr. Jennifer Reid (author of Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations) who explores why guilt feels so overwhelming amid post-COVID pressures, perfectionism, and endless roles
Schizoid Dynamics Explored: Kafka's Writings, Fear of Engulfment, and Clinical Insights for Better Empathy
In this episode, Dr. David Puder hosts a discussion on schizoid personality dynamics through the lens of Franz Kafka's life and writings. Discover why the DSM-5's surface-level criteria for schizoid personality disorder falls short, often m
Disavowed Anger and Positive Emotions with Paul Wachtel
In this episode, renowned psychologist Paul Wachtel, PhD, returns to explore disavowed anger and disavowed positive emotions in psychotherapy. Discover how anger differs from simple repression, its roots in childhood and preverbal experienc
Countertransference and Transference with Frank Yeomans, MD
Join Dr. David Puder and renowned psychodynamic expert Dr. Frank Yeomans in this Q&A episode on countertransference, transference, and projective identification in psychotherapy. Drawing from object relations theory and Transference-Focused
