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James Champion D.O. is a psychiatrist practicing in Appalachia. He supervises psychiatry residents, teaches medical students, and collaborates with nurse practitioners. He has a D.O. degree from an Appalachian medical school and lives in Tennessee. Adventures of an American Medical Student, a novel, is his first book. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living. She has dedicated her career to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of the peer reviewed research “Observed Improvement in Cognition During a Personalized Lifestyle Intervention in People with Cognitive Decline” published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Sandison hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer’s summit where she shares cutting-edge and tried-and-true insight into what is possible for those suffering with dementia. She is excited to shatter common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and share what she has learned about keeping your brain sharp at any age. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Bio: David Borkenhagen is a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Mathison Centre for Mental Health where he researches community-based interventions for mental health. He completed his PhD in Psychology at the University of Waterloo under the supervision of Dr. Colin Ellard and holds a Bachelors in Neuroscience from McGill University. He uses the methods of behavioural science and research psychology to generate meaningful insights for designers about the effects of urban and architectural design on human health and wellbeing. Examples include developing a data-driven methodology to measure liveability in inner-city communities, conducting user evaluations of aging-in-place laneway housing, and conducting mock-up evaluations of a universal operating room design for the Vancouver General Hospital. In addition to his research work, David also writes theory articles that combine recent insights from philosophy, cognitive science, and neuroscience with contemporary discourses in architecture to better account for the profound effects space has on thought. His writing has appeared in Aeon, Psyche, and the blog of the Journal of the History of Ideas. Twitter: @posts_modern Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gt9HVmwAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao Essays referred to in the interview: https://aeon.co/essays/can-the-liquid-motion-of-the-octopus-radicalise-our-ideas-about-time https://aeon.co/essays/why-do-other-people-form-imaginary-shapes-in-our-minds https://psyche.co/ideas/for-jung-architecture-was-a-tool-to-represent-the-psyche Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Bio Stephen P. H. Whiteside, Ph.D. is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Psychology in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, and Director of the Pediatric Anxiety Disorders Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He received a BA in Psychology from Northwestern University and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kentucky before completing a pre-doctoral internship in Pediatric Psychology at the Geisinger Medical Center and a postdoctoral fellowship in Child and Family Medical Psychology at the Mayo Clinic. His research focuses on improving access to evidence-based care for pediatric anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder through the development of effective and efficient treatments facilitated by technology. He has received research funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the International OCD Foundation, and the Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation. He has published over 80 scientific articles, co-authored the books Exposure Therapy for Child and Adolescent Anxiety and OCD, Exposure Therapy for Anxiety: Principles and Practice (2nd Ed), and Anxiety Coach: A Parent’s Guide to Treating Childhood Anxiety and OCD. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Dr. Javanbakht is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, founder and director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (STARC), a renowned research clinic at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He researches the neurobiology of stress, anxiety, and PTSD in Syrian and Ukrainian refugees, and first responders, as well as emerging treatment methods, including highly innovative augmented reality technologies. His research has been continuously funded by institutions like the NIH, and has led to more than a hundred scientific publications and many invited speeches. In the clinic, He works with patients with all sorts of anxieties, survivors of torture and human trafficking, refugees, and first responders. He is also involved in public education, and his public scholarly work is frequently featured on the NPR, CNN, BBC, Aljazeera, Scientific American, Washington Post, Smithsonian, PBS, Science, Lancet, American Psychiatric Association, Anxiety and Depression Association of America, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and other outlets.

Dr. Shawn Giammattei (he/him) is the founder of Quest Family Therapy and is a licensed family psychologist in Northern California, who specializes in couple and family therapy with a focus on the treatment of gender incongruence in children, adolescents and adults, as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender couple and family issues. (he/him) is the founder of Quest Family Therapy and is a licensed family psychologist in Northern California, who specializes in couple and family therapy with a focus on the treatment of gender incongruence in children, adolescents and adults, as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender couple and family issues. Braver Angels https://joeweston.com/weston-network/ Also, I was thinking about your questions about trans folks in sports and I thought this op/ed nailed it https://huntingtonnow.com/op-ed-the-transgender-sports-ban-a-pediatricians-perspective/ Quest family Therapy Transfamilyallliance Gender Health Training Institute Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Bio Michael Tierno embarked on his transformative journey into expanded states in 2016. Initially a staunch rational materialist (physicalist), Tierno's perspective shifted profoundly after his first spiritual journey to Peru, where he experienced the power of ayahuasca. This pivotal moment cracked open his heart and led him to realize the interconnectedness of all life, the importance of living without fear, and the presence of divine energies within. Tierno's work is now dedicated to guiding others through expanded states modalities, leveraging his deep understanding of these practices to support individuals in breaking free from limiting patterns and connecting with their untapped wisdom. Tierno offers a range of services, including guidance in expanded states,Men of Integrity retreats, a multi-modality men's retreat in North America and Heart Sanctuary, an ayahuasca retreat center in Peru's Sacred Valley. His approach is deeply rooted in the belief that expanded states can facilitate major beneficial impacts on conditions like trauma, depression, PTSD, anxiety, and addictions, by connecting individuals with their divine essence and inducing mystical experiences. Tierno shares insights on authenticity, vulnerability, and the dual paths to enlightenment through his website and personal writings, emphasizing the importance of embracing life's offerings and expanding personal boundaries. He advocates for emotional openness and authenticity as key components of a fulfilled life. According to Tierno, his work is a testament to the transformative power of expanded states and the potential for personal growth and healing they hold. michael@michaeltiernoguide.com Michael's website Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Dr. Scott Bonn is a criminologist, podcast host, TV commentator, public speaker and author of the best-selling popular culture book Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal of the World’s Most Savage Murderers. He provides expert commentary and analysis for a number of high-profile true crime TV shows and documentaries on A&E, Discovery Network, Oxygen, Investigation Discovery and Travel Channel. Bonn authored the critically acclaimed sociology book Mass Deception: Moral Panic and the U.S. War on Iraq. His fact-based crime thriller novel, Evil Guardian, was inspired by his correspondence with notorious, real-life serial killers David Berkowitz (Son of Sam) and Dennis Rader (Bind, Torture, Kill). Bonn is an expert on criminal behavior and is highly respected for answering the puzzling question of “why the perpetrator did it” in complex murder cases. He makes the seemingly incomprehensible both understandable and highly entertaining for his audience. He examines many types of criminal activity in his Psychology Today blog titled “Wicked Deeds” that hasbeen visited nearly 12 million times. He has more than 15,000 social media followers. Bonn was an award-winning criminology and sociology professor at Drew University in Madison, NJ, from 2007-2017. Prior to becoming a criminologist, Bonn was an advertising and media executive in New York, serving in the roles of Vice President, Client Marketing, at NBC TV Network, and Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, at The BOX Music TV Network and SonicNet during the 1990’s. Dr. Bonn holds a Ph.D. in Sociology (Criminology) and an M.S. in Criminal Justice. He resides in Las Vegas, NV, with his wife and son. Monday, February 3 2024 at 10 am Pacific sbonn520@gmail.com 305-632-7500. Dr. Scott Bonn website Link to City Winery tickets Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Dr. Brian Klaas is an Associate Professor in Global Politics at University College London and a contributing writer for The Atlantic. He is also the author of the book Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us and host of the Power Corrupts podcast. Dr. Klaas is an expert on democracy, authoritarianism, US foreign policy, American politics more generally, political violence, and elections. He has previously authored three books: "The Despot's Apprentice: Donald Trump's Attack on Democracy" ; "The Despot's Accomplice: How the West is Aiding & Abetting the Decline of Democracy," and "How to Rig an Election" (Yale University Press, co-authored with Professor Nic Cheeseman; Klaas has advised governments, US political campaigns, NATO, the European Union, multi-billion dollar investors, international NGOs, and international politicians. Dr. Klaas has extensive experience working in sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and United States politics. Klaas, an American, speaks French and is proficient in Arabic in addition to his native English. He received his DPhil in Politics from the University of Oxford (New College), an MPhil in Comparative Government from the University of Oxford (St. Antony's), and a Bachelor of Arts (Summa Cum Laude; Phi Beta Kappa) from Carleton College. http://brianklaas.com Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Ami Harbin is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Women and Gender Studies at Oakland University (Michigan, USA). Her research is in moral psychology, feminist philosophy, and bioethics. She is the author of Fearing Together: Ethics for Insecurity (Oxford 2023) and Disorientation and Moral Life (Oxford 2016). https://oakland.edu/phil/faculty/Harbin/ Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

STEPHEN AIZENSTAT, Ph.D., is the founder of Pacifica Graduate Institute, Dream Tending, and the Academy of Imaginal Arts and Sciences. For more than 35 years, he has explored the power of dreams through depth psychology. He has collaborated with Joseph Campbell, Marion Woodman, Robert Johnson, James Hillman, and Native elders worldwide. He conducts dreamwork and imagination seminars throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. For more, visit dreamtending.com Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Enrico Gnaulati Ph.D. is a frequent contributor to national publications like The Atlantic, Salon, and The Huffington Post, Gnaulati is also sought-after public speaker and radio guest. He is a nationally-recognized reformer of mental health practice and policy, has published numerous articles in both academic journals and popular magazines, and is the author of multiple acclaimed books, including Flourishing Love: A Secular Guide to Lasting Intimate Relationships (Karnac Books, 2023); Saving Talk Therapy: How Health Insurers, Big Pharma, and Slanted Science are Ruining Good Mental Health Care (Beacon Press, 2018), and Back to Normal: Why Ordinary Childhood Behavior Is Mistaken for ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (Beacon Press, Sept. 2013). He is in private practice in Pasadena, California. Education * Ph.D., clinical psychology, Columbia University, child and adolescent assessment and therapy track (1996) * M.Phil., M.Sc., clinical psychology, Columbia University (1994) * post-graduate research, University of Washington (1988-1990) *M.A., psychology, Seattle University (1987) * B.A., American studies; minor, philosophy, California StCte University, Fullerton (1985) Academic Teaching and Research * Lecturer, child & family studies and psychology departments, California State University, Los Angeles (1998-2004) * Adjunct Professor of Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles campus (1998-2000) * Adjunct Professor of Psychology, City College, City University, NYC (1994-1995). Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

W. Keith Sutton, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist and director of the Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. He has been working with children, adolescents and their families since 1998 in teens shelters, a residential treatment program, a wilderness program, drug and alcohol outpatient program, schools, community clinics, an in-home therapy program, and in private practice. Dr. Sutton is trained in Narrative Family Therapy, Brief Strategic Family Therapy, Family Based Therapy for Anorexia, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, MRI Model of Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Parenting with Love and Limits, and Behavioral Parent Therapy. Dr. Sutton was on the Strategic Family Therapy team at the Mental Research Institute, and currently teaches and supervises therapists and therapists in training in family therapy through his Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy and it’s associated nonprofit, Bay Area Community Counseling. He and his colleague, James Keim, LCSW, have developed their integrative, transdiagnostic four stage approach to working with families called Evolving Structural-Strategic Family Therapy (ESSFT). Private Practice with offices in San Francisco & Corte Madera and available via Zoom throughout California https://www.facebook.com/drkeithsutton/ You can begin your web crawl by going to his website at drkeithsutton.com, Director of the Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy Director of Bay Area Community Counseling (BACC) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Director of the Family Institute of Berkeley Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) Supervisor Past President of the Association of Family Therapists of Northern California Founder of Bay Area Therapists Specializing in Adolescents Host of the podcast Therapy On The Cutting Edge Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Matthew Smith is Professor of Health History at the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare. He is the author of The First Resort: The History of Social Psychiatry in the United States (Columbia UP, 2023) and has written or co-edited many other books on the history of mental health and psychiatry, food and nutrition and allergy and immunology. Among these are the award-winning Hyperactive: The Controversial History of ADHD (Reaktion, 2012) and Another Person’s Poison: A History of Food Allergy (Columbia UP, 2015). Strathclyde website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/staff/smithmatthewdr/ Personal website: https://www.mattsmithbooks.com/ The article referred to in the interview: https://tinyurl.com/mr2u58w8 Email: m.smith@strath.ac.uk Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Stephen Rowley, PhD, is a psychotherapist practicing on Bainbridge Island, Washington. With the publication of his new book, The Lost Coin: A Memoir of Adoption and Destiny (Chiron Publications), he also has become an author. He previously enjoyed a 40-year career as an elementary school teacher and principal, and a school district superintendent in Washington State and California. He has also been a professor at three universities, teaching educational administration and organizational theory. Steve’s academic background includes a BA from the University of Wisconsin. He holds a PhD in Administration and Policy Analysis from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Bio Dr. Royce Fitts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in five U.S. states, an ordained minister, and lover of Process Theology. He holds a Doctor of Ministry in pastoral counseling. Royce is a certified Spiritual Care Professional in The American Association for Clinical and Pastoral Education and a Clinical Fellow in The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He has served as a Military and Family Life Counselor for active U.S. military members and families. Royce also has an online practice dedicated to open-hearted, spiritual counseling and dream work. Royce enjoys slow running and hiking everywhere from his beloved Nebraska prairie to crowded urban centers. Above all, he is a lover of dreams, even the dreams that shake, confound, and terrify. They are, he believes, an ancient inner compass, perhaps one of our deepest instinctual energies, that will always guide us—and our world—into healing, wholeness, and beauty. To learn how you can connect with Royce about his spiritual counseling and dreamwork: www.RoyceFitts.com. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Dr. Mark Gregory Karris is a compassionate and dedicated licensed marriage and family therapist, empowering individuals and couples to embark on transformative journeys to healing and self-discovery. Based in the vibrant city of San Diego, California, Mark's extensive expertise encompasses the realms of religious trauma, men's issues, and couples therapy. Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Nyack College, followed by a Masters of Counseling from Alliance Graduate School of Counseling. His thirst for knowledge led him to an intensive Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School and ultimately a PsyD from Alliant International University, with a specialized focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. Mark has traveled internationally for the Red Cross, conducting workshops on stress, trauma, anger, and communication. His passion for sharing knowledge has also led him to conduct numerous workshops over the years on relationships, shame and self-criticism, self-compassion, and attachment theory and religion. Mark's extensive knowledge on religious trauma has also found its way onto dozens of podcasts and television, where he has engaged in important conversations about the significant issue this emerging topic. A celebrated author, Mark's impactful books, "Religious Refugees: (De)Constructing Toward Spiritual and Emotional Healing" and "The Diabolical Trinity: Healing Religious Trauma Due to Believing in a Wrathful God, Tormenting Hell, and a Sinful Self," have touched the lives of countless readers, offering profound insights and guidance on their path to emotional well-being. Mark's therapeutic approach is holistic, integrative, and experiential. He believes in engaging the mind, body, spirit, and emotions, drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities. From psychodynamic and intensive short-term dynamic therapy to internal family systems, cognitive-behavioral, somatic-based, and spiritual approaches. He has also undergone extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, ensuring that his couples receive the most effective and empathetic care. Mark’s book on couple relationships will come out in 2024. Visit MarkGregoryKarris.com to discover more about his work. Here is a link to Mark’s Book, The Diabolical Trinity- Here is a link to Mark’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcz2Pq4FMpItOWs3wylTCg Here is a link to Mark’s Website: MarkGregoryKarris.com Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Dr. Karbelnig practices psychoanalytic psychotherapy in Pasadena, California, working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. He’s earned two PhDs, one in Counseling Psychology from USC in 1986, and another one in Psychoanalysis from the New Center for Psychoanalysis (NCP) in 1996. Shortly thereafter, he achieved Certification in Psychoanalysis by the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA), ultimately earning the status of a Supervising and Training Psychoanalyst. Further, he founded, serves on the Board of Directors of, and teaches at Rose City Center—a not-for-profit psychoanalytic psychotherapy clinic serving the economically disadvantaged throughout California. An award-winning teacher, Dr. Karbelnig lectures locally, nationally and internationally including in Hong Kong and Beijing, China, in Delhi and Ahmedabad, India, and in Tel Aviv, Israel. A scholar in psychoanalysis, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, mental health law and ethics, Dr. Karbelnig also enjoys writing. He has published numerous book chapters as well as scholarly articles. He writes a weekly Substack newsletter entitled, Journeys to the Unconscious Mind, and authored Lover, Exorcist, Critic: Understanding Depth Psychotherapy (Phoenix Press, UK). Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Deborah Serani, Psy.D., is a psychologist in private practice in New York. She is a senior professor at Adelphi University, publishing academic articles on depression and trauma. She has appeared as an expert on various media outlets including ABC, CNN, Newsday, the New York Times, Psychology Today, and the Washington Post, and has also appeared on radio shows on CBS, NPR, and more. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Thomas R. Verny is a clinical psychiatrist and the author of eight of books, including The Secret Life of the Unborn Child, which was published in 27 countries and 47 scientific papers. His most recent book is The Embodied Mind: Understanding the Mysteries of Cellular Memory, Consciousness, and Our Bodies. He has previously taught at Harvard University, the University of Toronto, York University (Toronto), and St. Mary’s University. He is also a podcaster, and his podcast, Pushing Boundaries with Dr. Thomas R. Verny, can be found on all the usual channels. Website: https://www.trvernymd.com/ Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute