Integral Health Resources
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -Reflections on attention, self-knowledge, and the mental health profession.
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IHR Podcast #29: Watch and wait
December 23, 2019 23:26 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, the Cancer Chronicles continue with an update following my visit to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
IHR Podcast #28: The power of expectations
November 24, 2019 16:25 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I recount and reflect upon the latest twists and turns of my “journey” since being diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Happiness = Reality – Expectations. That’s what they say, and I think they might be right, so learning to calibrate expectations and hold them as lightly … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #28: The power of expectations"
IHR Podcast #27: Cancer diagnosis
November 10, 2019 19:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I update my own health status, which includes a recent diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
IHR Podcast #26: Rise of the Attentionauts
July 01, 2019 20:21 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I say “Hey” for the first time in eleven months, then ramble about reevaluating and revamping the podcast/website in the direction of my current foci: attentionology, meditation, and critical psychology. Media and resources referenced: Tristan Harris and the Center for Humane Technology Humane: A New Agenda for Tech … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #26: Rise of the Attentionauts"
IHR Podcast #25: Skin cancer, present state awareness training, collective health decisions, technologies of isolation, and the meaning of anxiety
August 12, 2018 20:09 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I talk about my very recent experience with skin cancer surgery, then I ramble on about a variety of health-related topics that may or may not hang together in a coherent fashion. Media, resources, and photos referenced: The Secret to a Longer Life? Don’t Ask These … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #25: Skin cancer, present state awareness training, collective health decisions, technologies of isolation, and the meaning of anxiety"
IHR Podcast #24: Delivering your cargo
June 18, 2018 00:41 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I take a journey from New Mexico to North Carolina and back again, then continue rambling through Kornfields and dark webs before rallying to restore my sanity. Media referenced in this episode: The Duncan Trussell Family Hour, Episode 290: Jack Kornfield The Joe Rogan Experience, Episode … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #24: Delivering your cargo"
IHR Podcast #23: Summer 2018 reboot
May 31, 2018 21:32 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I resuscitate the podcast after a year-long, self-induced coma. What have I been up to and interested in during this hiatus? There’s only one way to find out.
IHR Podcast #22: Time Well Spent
June 19, 2017 20:56 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I share my thoughts on Tristan Harris, his Time Well Spent movement, and the struggle for ownership of my attention in this age of digital distraction.
IHR Podcast #21: Criticizing science in truthless times
April 14, 2017 19:38 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I reflect on the following question: How can we challenge and expose bad ideas and corruptive influences in mainstream science without playing into the hands of anti-intellectuals in this age of “fake news” and Trumpian obfuscation? Video version of the podcast: Related blog post: Legitimate criticism … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #21: Criticizing science in truthless times"
IHR Podcast #20: What am I doing here?
March 26, 2017 21:24 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I think out loud about the question “What am I doing here?” before rambling on about everything under the sun.
IHR Podcast #19: Living one’s dreams in the age of digital distraction
September 25, 2016 18:27 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I reflect on what it means to be healthy in this age of digital distraction. This is a seriously low-energy podcast. I really need to learn how to bring some enthusiasm to these things, but it’s hard to hone the ol’ podcasting skills when you only … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #19: Living one’s dreams in the age of digital distraction"
IHR Podcast #18: Neurogenesis and Holistic Health
June 03, 2016 20:18 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I respond to Brant Cortright’s thesis that one’s rate of neurogenesis (growth of new brain cells) may be the most important biomarker for one’s brain health. I recently blogged about all this here.
IHR Podcast #17: Joanna Moncrieff and the politics of psychiatric drug treatment
April 11, 2016 19:36 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I ramble on about the inadequacy of current terminology to describe “integral” mental health perspectives, and then introduce one such perspective — the critical psychiatry of Dr. Joanna Moncrieff. Relevant media: Joanna Moncrieff – The Myth of the Chemical Cure: The Politics of Psychiatric Drug Treatment … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #17: Joanna Moncrieff and the politics of psychiatric drug treatment"
IHR Podcast #16: Critical Thinking
March 27, 2016 20:39 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I string together some loosely formed thoughts about the centrality of critical thinking in all walks of life. Related media: Critical Thinker Academy: Good website with lots of free resources about critical thinking
IHR Podcast #15: To screen or not to screen (everyone for depression)
February 11, 2016 21:46 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I discuss the new depression screening guidelines proposed by the The US Preventive Services Task Force, the response to these guidelines by Allen Frances, and the perils of podcast procrastination. Related articles: Depression screening for adults and adolescents has benefits, but don’t ignore the downsides (Debate … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #15: To screen or not to screen (everyone for depression)"
IHR Podcast #14: Thoughts on Integral Theory and the associated community
December 28, 2015 22:43 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I discuss my current perspective on Ken Wilber’s “Integral Theory” and the associated community, especially in light of the recent New York Times article on Marc Gafni, a known sexual predator who is unconscionably endorsed as a leader in the integral community. Related media: – Brief … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #14: Thoughts on Integral Theory and the associated community"
IHR Podcast #13: Bruce Levine and the anti-authoritarian mental health movement
December 17, 2015 20:22 - 21 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I talk about the anti-authoritarian pushback against mainstream mental health perspectives, highlighting an excellent video presentation by psychologist Bruce Levine. Related media: – My recent blog post on Levine’s presentation – Levine’s article, “Why Psychiatry Holds Enormous Power in Society Despite Losing Scientific Credibility“
IHR Podcast #12: Lifestyle and mental health
November 26, 2015 22:27 - 19 minutes - 9.35 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I revisit an incredibly important and sadly under-appreciated article (written in 2011) by Dr. Roger Walsh called Lifestyle and Mental Health. The article outlines eight major lifestyle factors that are woefully underestimated and underutilized in the field of mental health, despite overwhelming evidence of their psychological … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #12: Lifestyle and mental health"
IHR Podcast #11: Allen Frances on the anything-but-rational American mental health system
October 30, 2015 13:44 - 21 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I review an excellent article by Allen Frances in which he excoriates us all for turning a blind eye to those in our society who need mental health services the most. Here is the article that was referenced in this discussion: What Drives Our Dumb and … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #11: Allen Frances on the anything-but-rational American mental health system"
IHR Podcast #10: Diagnosing for Dollars
October 03, 2015 00:45 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I discuss the issues of upcoding, downcoding, and “diagnosing for dollars” — practices that mental health professionals too often engage in, for various reasons, when they are beholden to managed care insurance systems. Here are the media resources that were referenced in this discussion: Prezi Presentation: … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #10: Diagnosing for Dollars"
IHR Podcast #9: Professional Identity in Counseling
September 12, 2015 00:12 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I discuss my personal struggle to embrace a professional identity as a “counselor,” given my unconventional views on certain mental health issues. Here are some other media resources that may be helpful/relevant to this discussion: 20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling (from the American … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #9: Professional Identity in Counseling"
IHR Podcast #8: Doubling down on the brain-based model of mental illness
August 28, 2015 14:13 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I discuss an important paper by Noel Hunter and William Schultz called A Response to the Hyper-focus on Brain-based Research and “Disease”. Here are some other media resources that may be helpful/relevant to this discussion: A Response to the Hyper-focus on Brain-based Research and “Disease” By … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #8: Doubling down on the brain-based model of mental illness"
IHR Podcast #7: Knowing most about what matters least
July 30, 2015 19:27 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I discuss the limits of psychological science and the role creativity can play in living the good life. Topics include: An interesting discussion between Sam Harris and Paul Bloom on the drawbacks of empathy The appropriate weight of scientific research in guiding personal behavior and professional … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #7: Knowing most about what matters least"
IHR Podcast #6: Mindfulness in Schools
July 08, 2015 19:27 - 44 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I describe and explore the potential benefits, issues, and challenges involved in implementing mindfulness-based interventions with students in K-12 schools. Topics include: Clinical applications of mindfulness The use of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) with both adults and children A review of the research on MBIs, with a … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #6: Mindfulness in Schools"
IHR Podcast #5: Addiction and Connection
June 24, 2015 18:31 - 17 minutes - 8.19 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I reflect on various views of addiction, specifically focusing on a recent article by Johann Hari, who has a new book out called Chasing the Scream:The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs. Topics include: Various ways of understanding the concept of “addiction” Johann … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #5: Addiction and Connection"
IHR Podcast #4: Evidence-Based Treatment
June 16, 2015 21:25 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I reflect on the notion of “evidenced-based” treatments and practice. Topics include: Evidence-based treatment of mental health problems The process of conducting research (especially in the field of mental health counseling) The process of “peer review” in scientific publishing Summary: Helping people using “evidence-based” treatments is … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #4: Evidence-Based Treatment"
IHR Podcast #3: Anxiety and Elephants
June 12, 2015 03:01 - 20 minutes - 9.66 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I rant about Paxil, bulging discs, and having one’s head lodged in an elephant’s bum. Topics include: The “chemical imbalance” model of psychopathology The biopsychosocial or “integral” approach to health Tigers on porches Elephant butts Summary: Anything less than an integral, bio-psycho-social-cultural way of understanding mental … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #3: Anxiety and Elephants"
IHR Podcast #2: Unwinding
June 03, 2015 17:30 - 15 minutes - 7.26 MBIn this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I get on the floor so that I can get some sleep. Topics include: Unwinding Somatic/Body-oriented practices “Resisting what is happening is a major cause of suffering” – Pema Chodron Engaging with electronic media in a healthy manner Summary: Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron recently said the … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #2: Unwinding"
IHR Podcast #1: Precision Psychiatry
May 28, 2015 03:52 - 17 minutes - 8.07 MBIn this –the inaugural episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast– I flounder about trying to figure out what on earth I’m doing. Topics include: “Precision psychiatry” NIMH Director Thomas Insel Integral/Biopsychosocial models of health Summary: In the May issue of Science, Dr. Thomas Insel (Director of the National Institute of Mental Health) makes his … Continue reading "IHR Podcast #1: Precision Psychiatry"