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
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.
Gene-Environment Correlation
January 27, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBAre you a result of your genes? or your environment? What if its possible that our genes and environment is interactive with one another? In this episode, I speak to the amazing Professor Thalia Eley, who specializes in both gene-environment interactions on the development of anxiety and depression on this topic. We discuss the different types of gene-environment correlations, what is gene-environment interaction, and what this can mean for us in understanding and treating mental health pro...
Gene-Environment Correlation with Professor Thalia Eley
January 27, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBAre you a result of your genes? or your environment? What if its possible that our genes and environment is interactive with one another? In this episode, I speak to Professor Thalia Eley, who specializes in both gene-environment interactions on the development of anxiety and depression on this topic. We discuss the different types of gene-environment correlations, what is gene-environment interaction, and what this can mean for us in understanding and treating mental health problems. We...
Gene-Environment Correlation with Professor Thalia Eley
January 27, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBAre you a result of your genes? or your environment? What if its possible that our genes and environment is interactive with one another? In this episode, I speak to the amazing Professor Thalia Eley, who specializes in both gene-environment interactions on the development of anxiety and depression on this topic. We discuss the different types of gene-environment correlations, what is gene-environment interaction, and what this can mean for us in understanding and treating mental health pro...
Urbanization & Mental Health with Dr. Ioannis Bakolis
January 20, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week, I speak to Dr. Ioannis Bakolis, a senior lecturer at King's College London, who's interest lies in understanding how social and built environments impact our mental well being. Dr Bakolis helps us understand how city living is affecting mental health through the influence of increased stressors and factors such as: noise and air pollution, neighborhood deprivation and reduced social support. We also discuss the 'Urban Mind' application: Urban Mind: https://www.urbanmind.info/ Web...
Urbanization & Mental Health with Dr. Ioannis Bakolis
January 20, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week, I speak to Dr. Ioannis Bakolis, a senior lecturer at King's College London, who's interest lies in understanding how social and built environments impact our mental well being. Dr Bakolis helps us understand how city living is affecting mental health through the influence of increased stressors and factors such as: noise and air pollution, neighborhood deprivation and reduced social support. We also discuss the 'Urban Mind' application: https://www.urbanmind.info/
Urbanization & Mental Health
January 20, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week, I speak to Dr. Ioannis Bakolis, a senior lecturer at King's College London, who's interest lies in understanding how social and built environments impact our mental well being. Dr Bakolis helps us understand how city living is affecting mental health through the influence of increased stressors and factors such as: noise and air pollution, neighborhood deprivation and reduced social support. We also discuss the 'Urban Mind' application: https://www.urbanmind.info/
The Gut Microbiome with Dr. Ruari Robertson
January 13, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBWhat is the connection between the brain and gut? and does the microbe composition in our gut have an impact on our mental health? This week I talk to Dr. Ruari Robertson, a leading researcher in the field who studies how microbes in our gut influence the human body and brain. We speak about the brain gut connection, what type of diet is good for our gut composition, and the difference between prebiotics and probiotics. You can also listen to the Biomes podcast here: https://ruairirobertso...
The Gut Microbiome with Dr. Ruari Robertson
January 13, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBWhat is the connection between the brain and gut? & does the microbe composition in our gut have an impact on our mental health? This week, I speak with Dr. Ruari Robertson, a leading researcher in the field who studies how microbes in our gut influence the human body and brain. We speak about the brain gut connection, what type of diet is good for our gut composition, and the difference between prebiotics and probiotics. Website: https://ruairirobertson.com/ Biomes Podcast: https://ruair...
The Gut Microbiome
January 13, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBWhat is the connection between the brain and gut? and does the microbe composition in our gut have an impact on our mental health? This week I talk to Dr. Ruari Robertson, a leading researcher in the field who studies how microbes in our gut influence the human body and brain. We speak about the brain gut connection, what type of diet is good for our gut composition, and the difference between prebiotics and probiotics. You can also listen to the Biomes podcast here: https://ruairirobertso...
Critical Psychiatry with Nick Fortino
January 01, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIs psychiatry doing more harm than good? In this episode, our guest speaker is Nick Fortino, a Psychology Professor at University of Silicon Valley and Gavilan College in the USA and host of the Psychology Is podcast. We talk about the nature of mental health diagnosis and how it's history evolved into what we know today as biological mental disorders. We cover the history of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), classifications of disease and the efficacy of ps...
Critical Psychiatry with Dr. Nick Fortino
January 01, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIs psychiatry doing more harm than good? In this episode, our guest speaker is Nick Fortino, a Psychology Professor at University of Silicon Valley and Gavilan College in the USA and host of the Psychology Is podcast. We talk about the nature of mental health diagnosis and how it's history evolved into what we know today as biological mental disorders. We cover the history of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), classifications of disease and the efficacy of ps...
Critical Psychiatry with Nick Fortino
January 01, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIs psychiatry doing more harm then good? In this episode, our guest speaker Nick Fortino who is a psychology professor at University of Silicon Valley and Gavilan College in the USA, talks to me about the nature of mental health diagnosis and how it's history evolved into what we know today as biological mental disorders. We cover the history of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), classifications of disease and the efficacy of psychiatric drugs for conditions lik...
Critical Psychiatry
January 01, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIs psychiatry doing more harm then good? In this episode, our guest speaker Nick Fortino who is a psychology professor at University of Silicon Valley and Gavilan College in the USA, talks to me about the nature of mental health diagnosis and how it's history evolved into what we know today as biological mental disorders. We cover the history of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), classifications of disease and the efficacy of psychiatric drugs for conditions lik...
Cognitive Distortions
December 23, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Alina Vasilache, our clinical psychologist talks about the different types of thought processes we may have known as cognitive distortions. These distortions are negative thinking patterns we have that are not always rational and can cause us distress. We discuss different types of cognitive distortions, how people with anxiety and depression are more predisposed to these thoughts, and how to deal with them.
Cognitive Distortions
December 23, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week, Alina Vasilache, our clinical psychologist talks about the different types of thought processes we may have known as cognitive distortions. These distortions are negative thinking patterns that we have that are not always rational and can cause us distress. We discuss different types of cognitive distortions, how people with anxiety and depression are more predisposed to these thoughts, and how to deal with them.
Seeking Validation
December 16, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIs seeking validation actually a bad thing? Our clinical psychologist Alina Vasilache, explores the root of seeking validation and when it can become maladaptive. We also cover living with guilt, self acceptance and living with rights.
The Inner Child
December 09, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, I talk to Alina Vasilache, a clinical psychologist from Dubai, UAE, about her interpretation of a concept that has raised a lot of interest recently: The Inner Child. Alina explains her understanding of the word inner child, and talks about the 3 different types of modes we inherit: - the child mode, - the adult mode and - the parent mode. About: https://cmcdubai.ae/doctors/alina-vasilache/
The inner child
December 09, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, I talk to Alina Vasilache, the podcast's clinical psychologist about her interpretation of a concept that has raised a lot of interest recently: The Inner Child. Alina explains her understanding of the word inner child, and talks about the different types of modes we inherit: the child mode, adult mode and parent mode.
The inner child
December 09, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, I talk to Alina Vasilache, the podcast's clinical psychologist about her interpretation of a concept that has raised a lot of interest recently: The Inner Child. Alina explains her understanding of the word inner child, and talks about the different types of modes we inherit: the child mode, adult mode and parent mode.
Behind the Stigma - Introduction to mental health
November 23, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBOur first and quick introductory episode covers the definition and difference between mental health and mental disorders, how disorders are currently being diagnosed, and a few tips from our clinical psychologist on how to take care of our overall well being.
Introduction to Mental Health
November 23, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBOur first and quick introductory episode covers the definition and difference between mental health and mental disorders, how disorders are currently being diagnosed, and a few tips from our clinical psychologist on how to take care of our overall well being.
Introduction to mental health
November 23, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBOur first and quick introductory episode covers the definition and difference between mental health and mental disorders, how disorders are currently being diagnosed, and a few tips from our clinical psychologist on how to take care of our overall well being.
Trailer episode
September 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBLearn all about who we are in this short 2 minute audio!