Behind the Stigma
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHosted and produced by Seiara Imanova, a psychology graduate from King's College London, Behind the Stigma is a pioneering podcast that demystifies the complex worlds of Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and Mental Health.
Posted twice a month, each episode offers a deep dive into cutting-edge research, featuring conversations with leading experts and top researchers in the field. Take a listen, as we uncover the science, challenge misconceptions, and bridge the crucial gap between academia and the everyday.
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Episodes
Toxic Relationships with Dr. Nisrine Maktabi
September 17, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this week's episode, I speak with Nisrine Maktabi, psychotherapist and relationship expert on the concept of the drama triangle. What is the drama triangle? and how does it work in a toxic relationship? We also discuss how the dynamic of a toxic relationship works, and what are some of the traits of an individual who projects these traits. This is the third series with Nisrine. We have previously spoken about Attachment Styles: https://behindthestigma.buzzsprout.com/1402324/10395172-at...
Toxic Relationships
September 17, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this week's episode, I speak with Nisrine Maktabi, psychotherapist and relationship expert on the concept of the drama triangle. What is the drama triangle? and how does it work in a toxic relationship? We also discuss how the dynamic of a toxic relationship works, and what are some of the traits of an individual who projects these traits. This is the third series with Nisrine. We have previously spoken about Attachment Styles: https://behindthestigma.buzzsprout.com/1402324/10395172-at...
Education Series - Social Learning Theory
September 11, 2022 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MBIn continuation of last month's theme of learning through conditioning, this month's education series is dedicated to social learning theory. Learn about the most popular psychologist of social learning theory and his infamous experiment in Stanford known as the Bobo doll experiment.
Education Series - Social Learning Theory
September 11, 2022 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MBIn continuation of last month's theme of learning through conditioning, this month's education series is dedicated to social learning theory. Learn about the most popular psychologist of social learning theory and his infamous experiment in Stanford known as the Bobo doll experiment.
Consciousness & Self Consciousness with Dr. Raphael Milliere
September 03, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIn this week's episode, I speak to Dr. Raphael Milliere, a philosopher of cognitive science, on the differences between consciousness and self consciousness. Dr. Raphael starts off by defining these terms and their distinction, and his work on how consciousness can be present while experiencing the loss of self. We also talk about measuring consciousness, Google's advanced AI system known as LaMDA, as well as consciousness in virtual reality. To learn more about his work visit https://raph...
Consciousness & Self Consciousness with Dr. Raphael Milliere
September 03, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIn this week's episode, I speak to Dr. Raphael Milliere, a philosopher of cognitive science, on the differences between consciousness and self consciousness. Dr. Raphael starts off by defining these terms and their distinction, and his work on how consciousness can be present while experiencing the loss of self. We also talk about measuring consciousness, Google's advanced AI system known as LaMDA, as well as consciousness in virtual reality. To learn more about his work visit https://raph...
Consciousness & Self Consciousness
September 03, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIn this week's episode, I speak to Dr. Raphael Milliere, a philosopher of cognitive science, on the differences between consciousness and self consciousness. Dr. Raphael starts off by defining these terms and their distinction, and his work on how consciousness can be present while experiencing the loss of self. We also talk about measuring consciousness, Google's advanced AI system known as LaMDA, as well as consciousness in virtual reality. To learn more about his work visit https://raph...
Fantasy vs Reality with Dr. Alex Curmi
August 26, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this week's episode, Dr. Alex Curmi from the Maudsley learning podcast speaks to us about fantasy vs reality, and what role fantasy plays in our life. Dr. Alex defines what fantasy means and whether these fantasies are holding us back in some ways. We also talk about the role of dreams and daydreaming. We then finish up our discussion on how you can become more reality oriented. For the original audio essay click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/audio-essay-8-reality-vs-fanta...
Fantasy vs Reality with Dr. Alex Curmi
August 26, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this week's episode, Dr. Alex Curmi from the Maudsley learning podcast speaks to us about fantasy vs reality, and what role fantasy plays in our life. Dr. Alex defines what fantasy means and whether these fantasies are holding us back in some ways. We also talk about the role of dreams and daydreaming. We then finish up our discussion on how you can become more reality oriented. For the original audio essay click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/audio-essay-8-reality-vs-fanta...
Fantasy vs Reality
August 26, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this week's episode, Dr. Alex Curmi from the Maudsley learning podcast speaks to us about fantasy vs reality, and what role fantasy plays in our life. Dr. Alex defines what fantasy means and whether these fantasies are holding us back in some ways. We also talk about the role of dreams and daydreaming. We then finish up our discussion on how you can become more reality oriented. For the original audio essay click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/audio-essay-8-reality-vs-fanta...
Psychological Therapies
August 12, 2022 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHow do we know what therapy is right for us? In this week's episode, clinical psychologist Alina Vasilache speaks to us about various forms of psychological therapies, and how they differ and are similar with one another. Therapies mentioned in this episode: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectal behavioral therapy, schema therapy, internal family systems and humanistic theory.
Practicing Mindfulness with Dr. Alex Curmi
July 27, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWhat does it really mean to be mindful? In this week's episode, I speak to the wonderful Dr. Alexander Curmi, psychiatrist from Maudsley NHS foundation trust about mindfulness practice. We discuss what mindfulness means to him with reference to Buddhism, how he applies it in everyday practice with examples, and finally, how mindfulness has been adopted in the West as a therapy intervention for various mental health issues. Other sources: Maudsley Learning Podcast - https://open.spotify....
Practicing Mindfulness with Dr. Alex Curmi
July 27, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWhat does it really mean to be mindful? In this week's episode, I speak to Dr. Alexander Curmi, psychiatrist from Maudsley NHS foundation trust about mindfulness practice. We discuss what mindfulness means to him with reference to Buddhism, how he applies it in everyday practice with examples, and finally, how mindfulness has been adopted in the West as a therapy intervention for various mental health issues. Other sources: Maudsley Learning Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6h2F...
Practicing Mindfulness
July 27, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWhat does it really mean to be mindful? In this week's episode, I speak to the wonderful Dr. Alexander Curmi, psychiatrist from Maudsley NHS foundation trust about mindfulness practice. We discuss what mindfulness means to him with reference to Buddhism, how he applies it in everyday practice with examples, and finally, how mindfulness has been adopted in the West as a therapy intervention for various mental health issues. Other sources: Maudsley Learning Podcast - https://open.spotify....
English Romanian Adoptee Study
July 22, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThis week's episode is on the English Romanian adoptee study (ERA). The ERA study is the first study to examine the long-term effects of early severe childhood deprivation on development. It dates back to 1960’s Romania, after the fall of Nicolai Ceausescu, the communist leader at the time, and its research is still ongoing up to date. Today, 20 years later, I speak to Professor Sonuga-Barke, one of the leading researchers of the study, about the most important findings in the research, a...
English Romanian Adoptee Study with Professor Sonuga-Barke
July 22, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThis week's episode is on the English Romanian adoptee study (ERA). The ERA study is the first study to examine the long-term effects of early severe childhood deprivation on development. It dates back to 1960’s Romania, after the fall of Nicolai Ceausescu, the communist leader at the time, and its research is still ongoing up to date. Today, 20 years later, I speak to Professor Sonuga-Barke, one of the leading researchers of the study, about the most important findings in the research, a...
Education Series - Conditioning
July 14, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBDoes the name Ivan Pavlov ring a bell? This month's education series is dedicated to the school of psychology known as behaviorism. We discuss its two main learning theories: classical and operant conditioning.
Education Series - Conditioning
July 14, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBDoes the name Ivan Pavlov ring a bell? This month's education series is dedicated to the school of psychology known as behaviorism. We discuss its two main learning theories: classical and operant conditioning.
Q&A Session (with clinical psychologist) - Part 2
July 08, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this week's episode, I am back with Alina Vasilache, clinical psychologist on another Q&A session. Alina answers questions on burn-out, self-esteem, grief and what she has learnt in her journey as a psychologist. You can now jump to the question of your interest, using time stamps!
Q&A Session (with clinical psychologist) - Part 2
July 08, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this week's episode, I am back with Alina Vasilache, clinical psychologist on another Q&A session. Alina answers questions on burn-out, self-esteem, grief and what she has learnt in her journey as a psychologist. You can now jump to the question of your interest, using time stamps!
Misophonia
June 30, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this week's episode, I speak to Adeel Ahmad, host of the Misophonia Podcast where people share their experiences living with Misophonia. We talk about his experience with Misophonia, why and how he started his podcast, and what he has learnt from his experiences with talking to people. Misophonia Podcast: https://misophoniapodcast.com/
The Power Threat Meaning Framework
June 23, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBNot only is it time to abandon psychiatric diagnosis, but it is time to move beyond the medicalized perspective of ‘mental health’. A new framework for understanding how we all cope with distress - the power threat meaning framework - can lead the way to a more honest and effective paradigm. In this week's episode, I speak to Dr. Ian Newey, part of the PTMF committee, about what the PTMF is, and how it can be used to understand one's own distress, whether we are medicalizing normal, and wh...
Education Series - Emotions
June 09, 2022 21:00 - 11 minutes - 8.27 MBWhat is emotion? In this week's education series episode, we will touch upon what emotion is, primary and secondary emotions, the 3 main theories of emotion, and what is emotional regulation.
10 Minutes to Better Mental Health
June 02, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this week's episode, I speak to Lee David, one of the authors of '10 Minutes to Better Mental Health' on how you can improve your well being with ten-minute tools and quick exercises using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. From dealing with anxiety to building your confidence, and creating healthy life habits and positive relationships - listen to learn how to incorporate in just 10 mins! The book is now available worldwide on Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.co.u...
10 Minutes to Better Mental Health with Dr. Lee David
June 02, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this week's episode, I speak to Lee David, one of the authors of '10 Minutes to Better Mental Health' on how you can improve your well being with ten-minute tools and quick exercises using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. From dealing with anxiety to building your confidence, and creating healthy life habits and positive relationships - listen to learn how to incorporate in just 10 mins! The book is now available worldwide on Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.co.u...
Trauma
May 27, 2022 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWhat is trauma? In this episode, Alina Vasilache talks to us about how she works with patients with trauma, and her definition of it. We go into different therapy approaches, specifically EMDR therapy, what it is and how its used. We also talk about how trauma shows up in the body and how important is it to work on trauma? cant we just move on?
Anger
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWe all get angry. It's a normal feeling. And often our anger can be justified right? But sometimes we get angry over little things, or deal with our anger in ways which can have a negative impact on us. In this episode, I speak with our clinical psychologist about the nature of anger, where it comes from and how to protect ourselves from people that make us angry. We also discuss emotional regulation and how helpful are anger management programs, with concluding remarks on ways to deal wit...
Education Series - Perception
May 11, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBPerception is the sensory experience of the world. It is the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses. In this week's education series episode, we will touch upon perception through vision, different theories of how perception works and a very interesting experiment called the rubber hand illusion that gives us clue into the perceptual world.
Education Series - Perception
May 11, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBPerception is the sensory experience of the world. It is the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses. In this week's education series episode, we will touch upon perception through vision, different theories of how perception works and a very interesting experiment called the rubber hand illusion that gives us clue into the perceptual world.
Pharmacotherapy & Mental Health with Dr. Derek Tracy
April 26, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this week's episode, I speak to one of the leading psychiatrists in the UK, Dr. Derek Tracy about some of the challenges faced in pharmacotherapy, the role of clinicians and oneself on mental health, the bio-psycho-social model, and what are novel psychoactive substances.
Pharmacotherapy & Mental Health
April 26, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this week's episode, I speak to one of the leading psychiatrists in the UK, Dr. Derek Tracy about some of the challenges faced in pharmacotherapy, the role of clinicians and oneself on mental health, the bio-psycho-social model, and what are novel psychoactive substances.
Pharmacotherapy & Mental Health with Dr. Derek Tracy
April 26, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this week's episode, I speak to one of the leading psychiatrists in the UK, Dr. Derek Tracy about some of the challenges faced in pharmacotherapy, the role of clinicians and oneself on mental health, the bio-psycho-social model, and what are novel psychoactive substances. Website: https://maudsleylearning.com/dr-derek-k-tracy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Derektracy1
Dating & Attachment Styles
April 25, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn our previous episode with Nisrine Maktabi, we looked at what is the attachment theory, and what are the 4 main styles of attachment. In this episode, we dive a little deeper into relationships and dating, why we choose or attract certain partners, and what is at the heart of a secure, functioning relationships. We also discuss the meaning of rupture and repair, and how negative relationships affect us.
Q&A Session (with clinical psychologist)
April 21, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBYou asked and we answered! Today's episode is all about answering some of the questions we received from our listeners that were of importance to them. Check out our chapter markers to jump straight to the questions of your interest, and if you have any burning questions yourself, reach out to us on @behindthestigmapodcast on instagram!
Q&A Session (with clinical psychologist)
April 21, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBYou asked and we answered! Today's episode is all about answering some of the questions we received from our listeners that were of importance to them. Check out our chapter markers to jump straight to the questions of your interest, and if you have any burning questions yourself, reach out to us on @behindthestigmapodcast on instagram!
Education Series - What is memory?
April 14, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MBOur memories help make us who we are. They are our link that connects our past to our present and they underlie the way we talk, the way we learn and even the way we feel about situations and things. Have you ever wondered how our memories are stored in our brain? Is there a difference between long term and short term memory? And if yes, can we use certain techniques to strengthen the way we remember and retrieve things? We will be discussing some of these questions today.
Attachment Styles
April 07, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBDoes our attachment style define how we are in relationships? In this episode, our guest speaker, Nisrine Maktabi, a licensed psychotherapist from Canada, speaks to us about a psychological, evolutionary and ethological theory concerning relationships between humans known as the attachment theory. We discusses how the relationship we have with our main figures of attachment, reflect on the type of people we tend to seek out in relationships as adults. We also discuss the 4 main styles of at...
Attachment Styles with Nisrine Maktabi
April 07, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBDoes our attachment style define how we are in relationships? In this episode, our guest speaker, Nisrine Maktabi, a licensed psychotherapist from Canada, speaks to us about a psychological, evolutionary and ethological theory concerning relationships between humans known as the attachment theory. We discusses how the relationship we have with our main figures of attachment, reflect on the type of people we tend to seek out in relationships as adults. We also discuss the 4 main styles of at...
Attachment Styles
April 07, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBDoes our attachment style define how we are in relationships? In this episode, our guest speaker, Nisrine Maktabi, a licensed psychotherapist from Canada, speaks to us about a psychological, evolutionary and ethological theory concerning relationships between humans known as the attachment theory. We discusses how the relationship we have with our main figures of attachment, reflect on the type of people we tend to seek out in relationships as adults. We also discuss the 4 main styles of at...
The fall of humanity
March 31, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBIn this week's episode, which was for the launch of 'The Heartfulness Initiative', I speak to Roger Chakhtoura, the founder of Reconnect MEA and the heartfulness initiative program on the ideology of anthroposophy based on Rudolf Steiner and his book, 'The fall of humanity'. Roger speaks to us about some very interesting concepts derived from religious texts, and how it applies to our society today. He also speaks to us about love and compassion, and how the way we currently live is due to ...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
March 24, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week, I speak to Alina Vasilache about a talk therapy that's most popularly used today known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions. We talk about what CBT addresses, some of its techniques that can be applied to everyday life, and also its limitations as a therapeutic approach.
Burn Out
March 15, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBWhat is burn out? In this week's episode, I speak to, Alina Vasilache about the feeling of being burn out and when it can happen. We talk about its meaning, and how long term stress can be physically emotionally and draining for us. We then talk about her experience of burn-out and what are some of the things that can be done.
Positive Psychology
March 09, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week, I speak to Dr. Gisele Dias, a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and a senior lecturer in Psychology at King’s College London about one of her research works in Positive psychology. Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living, focusing on both individual and societal well-being. In contrast to usual psychology, it's focus is more on human strength, and values. A very rich discussion on empowering our own strengths.
Positive Psychology with Dr. Gisele Dias
March 09, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week, I speak to Dr. Gisele Dias, a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and a senior lecturer in Psychology at King’s College London about one of her research works in Positive psychology. Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living, focusing on both individual and societal well-being. In contrast to usual psychology, it's focus is more on human strength, and values. A very rich discussion on empowering our own strengths.
Positive Psychology with Dr. Gisele Dias
March 09, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week, I speak to Dr. Gisele Dias, a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and a senior lecturer in Psychology at King’s College London about one of her research works in Positive psychology. Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living, focusing on both individual and societal well-being. In contrast to usual psychology, it's focus is more on human strength, and values. A very rich discussion on empowering our own strengths.
Relationship with Food & Body
February 24, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week is NEDA, (National Eating Disorder Awareness) week, and so we decided to dedicate a very important episode to the relationship between food and our body. I speak to Alina Vasilache, the podcast's clinical psychologist, about what having a healthy relationship with food and body means. We also briefly introduce the 3 main eating disorder types: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
Relationship with food & body
February 24, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week is NEDA, (National Eating Disorder Awareness) week, and so we decided to dedicate a very important episode to the relationship between food and our body. I speak to Alina Vasilache, the podcast's clinical psychologist, about what having a healthy relationship with food and body means. We also briefly introduce the 3 main eating disorder types: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
The truth about psychiatry
February 24, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBThis week, I speak to Roger Chakhtoura, a mental health survivor from Lebanon who faced the injustices of modern psychiatric practices. We go into the details of what his life looked like when he was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, and how he was treated as a mental health patient in the psychiatric ward. Roger also talks about his initiative which is known as the 7 dimensions of wellness, which was created for those who look for alternative forms of treatment to mental health.
Dealing with Anxiety
February 15, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBThis week, Alina Vasilache, our clinical psychologist talks about how she witnesses anxiety during her practice and the different types of anxiety that people go through. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear that can cause disruption in our lives and is now considered one of the highest burden rates in the world. We discuss the different forms of anxiety, the potential root causes of it, and to learn ways on how to cope with it.
Feeling Guilt
February 04, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week, Alina Vasilache, our clinical psychologist comes back to speak to us about the feeling of guilt. We all feel guilt, and in fact it helps direct our moral compass. But can guilt reach to a point, where it stops us from being or doing certain things in our life? We discuss the maladaptive form of guilt, the difference between shame and guilt, and the way we can look and cope with this emotion.