Welcome to My Resource Library!
Dear colleagues and future friends, thank you for your interest in this extra material. You being here means you are really trying to help your patients or yourself! I have been renewed by the kind notes I get from people signing up for this resource. We are a tribe that’s on a journey to help improve the mental health and wellbeing of countless people.
— Dr. David Puder
Episode Resouces:
Episode 001: The Basics of the Psychiatric Interview, Ep1-mp3/blog Free CME: Take the Quiz
Episode 002: Cognitive Distortions and Practicing Truth,The 8 Day Cognitive Distortion Journal, Ep2-PDF
Episode 003: Psychopathy with Michael A. Cummings M.D., Ep3-PDF
Episode 004: Inpatient Child and Adolescent Suicidality, “Culture of death”, “13 Reasons Why” with Dr. Britt, Ep4-PDF
Episode 005: A Journey Learning Psychotherapy, with Randy Stinnett, Psy.D, Ep5-PDF
Episode 006: Sensorium: Total Brain Function Optimization Part 1, Ep6-PDF
Episode 007: Physicians Receiving Treatment, with Dr. Trenkle, Ep7-PDF
Episode 008: Schizophrenia with Dr. Cummings: Controversies, Brain Science, Crime, History, Exercise, Successful Treatment, Ep8-PDF
Episode 009: Diet Optimization for Cognitive Function and Brain Optimization, Ep9-PDF
Episode 010: Exercise as a Prescription for Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Stress (like Diabetes) and Sensorium, Ep10-PDF
Episode 011: Sensorium Part 4: Medications, Drugs (THC, Alcohol), Medical Issues, Sleep, and Free Will, Ep11-PDF
Episode 012: Performance Enhancement with Dr. MaryEllen Eller, Ep12-PDF
Episode 013: Postpartum Depression with Dr. Pereau, Ep13-PDF
Episode 014: Hormonal Contraceptives & Mental Health, Ep14-PDF
Episode 015: Microexpression to Make Microconnections Part 1 with Ariana Cunningham, Ep15-PDF, CME: Take the Quiz (1.25 CME)
Episode 016: Microexpressions to Make Microconnections Part 2 with Ariana Cunningham, Ep16-PDF
Episode 017: Microexpressions Part 3 - Using Microexpressions in Psychotherapy, Ep17-PDF
Episode 018: Prescribing Strength Training for Depression, Ep18-PDF
Episode 019 & 020: How Psychiatric Medications Work & The History and Use of Antipsychotics, Dr. Cummings Handout V003, DSH Recommended Drug Levels, Ep19-PDF, Ep20-PDF, Free CME: Take the Quiz for Ep 19 (0.75 CME)
Episode 021: How to Fix Emotional Detachment, Ep21-PDF
Episode 022: The Psychology of Procrastination, Ep22-PDF
Episode 023: Flight, Fight, or Shut Down - Understanding Polyvagal Theory, Ep23-PDF, CME: Take the Quiz (1.75 CME)
Episode 024: The History, Mechanism and Use of Antidepressants, Ep24-PDF
Episode 025: The History and Nuances of Bipolar Illness, Ep25-PDF
Episode 026: Setting Boundaries in Relationships, Ep26-PDF
Episode 027: How to Treat Emotional Trauma, Ep27-PDF
Episode 028: Therapeutic Alliance Part 1, Ep28-PDF
Episode 029: What is Psychodynamic Theory with Allison Maxwell-Johnson, Ep29-PDF
Episode 030: Ketamine and Psychedelics with Dr. Michael Cummings, Ep30-PDF
Episode 031: Psychiatric Approach to Delirium with Dr. Timothy Lee, EP31-PDF
Episode 032: Therapeutic Alliance Part 2: Meaning and Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy, Ep32-PDF, CME: Take the Quiz (0.75 CME)
Episode 033: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders with Dr. Kelly Rivinius, Ep33-PDF
Episode 034: Understanding Placebo, Ep34-PDF
Episode 035: ADHD: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Treatment, Ep35-PDF
Episode 036: How Empathy Works And How To Improve It, Ep36-PDF
Episode 037: How to Treat Violent and Aggressive Patients, Ep37-PDF
Episode 038: The Dark Triad (Psychopathy, Narcissism, Machiavellianism), sexually violent predators, Ted Bundy, and porn, Ep38-PDF
Episode 039: Anxiety and Depression in Geriatric Depression with Dr. Carolina Osorio, Beers Criteria: Medications to Avoid, Ep39-PDF
Episode 040: Reducing Inpatient Violence in a Psychiatric Hospital, Ep40-PDF
Episode 041: What is Transference and Countertransference? Therapeutic Alliance Series Session 4, Countertransference Checklist, Ep41-PDF
Episode 042: The Science Behind Forgiveness and How it Affects Our Mental Health, Forgiveness Exercise PDF, Ep42-PDF
Episode 043: How to Help Patients With Sexual Abuse, Ep43-PDF
Episode 044: Marijuana and Mental Health, Ep44-PDF
Episode 045: Schizophrenia in Film and History, Ep45-PDF
Episode 046: Schizophrenia: Clinical Manifestations, Ep46-PDF
Episode 047: Schizophrenia Differential Diagnosis & DSM5, Ep47-PDF
Episode 048: The Unspeakable Mind: Stories of Trauma and Healing from the Frontline of PTSD Science, Ep48-PDF
Episode 049: Clozapine for Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia, Ep49-PDF, PDF of Side Effects, PDF of Constipation Management
Episode 050: The Process of Grief, Ep50-PDF
Episode 051: An Inside Look At Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, & Orthorexia, Ep51-PDF
Episode 052: Psychodermatology: “The Mind-Skin Connection”: Ep52-PDF Dermatology Notes & Photographic Reference, Ep52-PDF OCD,
Episode 053: Frontal Lobe Damage: Treating Patients through Grief, Acceptance and Growth, Ep53-PDF
Episode 054: Suicide Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Treatment, Ep54-PDF
Episode 055: How to Pick a Good Therapist, Jennings & Skovholt (1999) - PDF, Ep55-PDF
Episode 056: Is Elon Musk’s Neuralink a Science Fiction Horror Show or the Salvation of Humanity? Ep56-PDF
Episode 057: Why Lithium is a Great Option for Treating Bipolar, with Dr. Walter A. Brown, Ep57-PDF
Episode 058: Lithium Indications, Mechanism, Monitoring, & Side Effects, Ep58-PDF
Episode 059: Which Foods Are Good For Mental Health?, Ep59-PDF
Episode 060: Genetics and Environmental Factors in Suicide, Ep60-PDF
Episode 061: Deciding for Others: Involuntary Holds and Decision Making Capacity, Ep61-PDF
Episode 062: Therapeutic Alliance Part 5: Emotion, Ep62-PDF
Episode 063: Interviewing Well, Ep63-PDF, Neal’s PTT
Episode 064: Does Cannabis Use Increase Schizophrenia and Psychosis? Ep64-PDF
Episode 065: Is Social Media Good for Mental Health? Ep65-PDF
Episode 066: The Fentanyl Epidemic, Ep66-PDF
Episode 067: Joker: An In Depth Character Analysis, Ep67-PDF
Episode 068: IQ: Predictability, Influences, Genes, Environment, & Trauma, Ep68-PDF, PDF of Detailed Notes
Episode 069: Therapeutic Alliance Part 6: Attachment Types and Application, Ep69-PDF
Episode 070: Connecting with the Psychotic Patient, Therapeutic Alliance Part 7, Ep70-PDF
Episode 071: Valproic Acid: History, Mechanism, Treatment in Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Aggression and Side Effects with Dr. Cummings, Ep71-PDF
Episode 072: How Much Violence Is Due To Mental Illness?, Ep72-PDF
Episode 073: Catatonia: Diagnosis and Treatment, Ep73-PDF
Episode 074: The Unconscious, Ep74-PDF
Episode 075: Cancer: Depression, Anxiety, and Hypoactive Delirium - A Dive Into Psycho-Oncology, Ep75-PDF
Episode 076: COVID-19: Dealing with Panic, Anxiety, Delirium, and Mental Health, Ep76-PDF, Covid-19 Cognitive Distortion Journal
Episode 077: Getting Better Results from your Patients as a Psychotherapist, Ep77-PDF
Episode 078: COVID-19 and the Brain: Delirium & Viral Encephalitis, Ep78-PDF,
Episode 079: Courage to have the Tough Conversations in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ep79-PDF
Episode 080: Meaning and Decision Making in Times of Crisis, Ep80-PDF
Episode 081: The Link Between Unemployment, Depression and Suicide in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ep81-PDF
Episode 082: How Does Mental Pain, Meaning in Life & Locus of Control Influence Suicidality? Ep82-PDF
Episode 083: Racism & Trauma: Discussion with Danielle Hairston M.D., Ep83-PDF
Episode 084: Free Will In Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Part 1, Ep84-PDF
Episode 085: Free Will In Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Part 2, Ep85-PDF
Episode 086: Free Will in Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Part 3, Ep86-PDF
Episode 087: Disorganized Attachment: Fear without Solution, Ep87-PDF
Episode 088: Disorganized Attachment: Fear Without Solution Part 2, Ep88-PDF
Episode 089: How to Retire Happy with Dr. Osorio, Ep89-PDF
Episode 090: How to Rock the USMLE Step 1 (or Any Big Test), Ep90-PDF
Episode 091: Nortriptyline and the Tricyclic Antidepressants, Ep91-PDF
Episode 092: The Big Five: Neuroticism Part 1, Ep92-PDF
Episode 093: Forensic Pedophilia with Dr. Cummings, Ep93-PDF
Episode 094: Cuties and the Oversexualization of Children in Our Culture, Ep94-PDF
Episode 095: The Big Five: Neuroticism Part 2, Ep95-PDF
Episode 096: The Best Exercise Program For Depression, Ep96-PDF
Episode 097: The Big Five Personality Traits: Conscientiousness Part 1, Ep97-PDF
Episode 098: The Big Five: Openness, Ep98-PDF
Episode 099: The Big Five: Conscientiousness Part 2, Ep99-PDF
Episode 100: The Big Five: Agreeableness, Ep100-PDF
Episode 101: The Big Five: Extraversion, Ep101-PDF
Episode 102: Anticholinergic Burden, Ep102-PDF, Medications That Increase Anticholinergic Burden PDF, High Potency PDF, Explicit 0 in 3 of 4 PDF, High Discrepancy PDF
Episode 103: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Dr. Steven Hayes, Ep103-PDF
Episode 104: Psilocybin Therapy Part 1: History, Pop Culture, Safety and Side Effects, MDMA Studies, And Early Research, Ep104-PDF
Episode 105: Vulnerability and Imposter Syndrome with David Burns, Ep105-PDF
Episode 106: Psilocybin Therapy - Part 2: Clinical Trials, Secondary Effects, Brain Imaging, and the Future of Psilocybin Therapy, Ep106-PDF
Episode 107: Hero's Journey: Getting Rid of the Faulty Narratives, Ep107-PDF
Episode 108: Munchausen Syndrome, Factitious Disorder, Malingering, and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, Ep108-PDF
Episode 109: Duloxetine and the SNRIs Deep Dive Part 1 with Dr. Cummings, Ep109-PDF
Episode 110: The Hero’s Journey for the Mental Health Professional, Ep110-PDF
Episode 111: Akathisia, Ep111-PDF
Episode 112: Duloxetine and the SNRIs Deep Dive Part 2, Ep112-PDF
Episode 113: Book Club: Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search For Meaning,” Ep113-PDF
Episode 114: How To Identify A Female Psychopath, Ep114-PDF
Episode 115: Borderline Personality Disorder: History, Symptoms, Environment, Genetics & Brain Science, Ep115-PDF
Episode 116: Interview on Psychopathy with Expert Carl Bruce Gacono, Ph.D., ABAP, Ep116-PDF
Episode 117: Psychotic Disorders: Comorbidity Detection Improves Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcome with Expert Jeffrey Paul Kahn, MD Ep117-PDF
Episode 118: Using Microexpressions To Improve Empathy, Therapeutic Alliance & Emotional Intelligence (Therapeutic Alliance Series Part 8), Ep118-PDF
Episode 119: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Ep119-PDF
Episode 120: Book Club: Marcus Aurelius’ "Meditations," Ep120-PDF
Episode 121: Britney Spears- Discussion with a Conservatorship Lawyer and Several Psychiatrists, Ep121-PDF
Episode 122: Alzheimer’s Dementia, Ep122-PDF, Alzheimer’s Disease and Aducanumab PDF
Episode 123: Mass Shootings: An Interview with Criminologists Drs. Jillian Peterson and James Densley, the Argument for Data-Driven Nuance, and Steps for Prevention, Ep123-PDF
Episode 124: Commonly Prescribed Sleep Medications And Treatment for Insomnia, Ep124-PDF
Episode 125: Treating the VIP: Physicians and the Famous or Wealthy, Ep125-PDF
Episode 126: Psychotherapy for Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder, Ep126-PDF
Episode 127: Using Antipsychotic Plasma Levels- Therapeutic Threshold, Ep127-PDF
Episode 128: Dostoevsky - Crime and Punishment, Ep128-PDF
Episode 129: Psychosis: Management of Complex Treatment-Resistant Psychotic Disorders, Ep129-PDF
Episode 130: Borderline Personality Disorder: Psychotherapy Schema Therapy, Ep130-PDF
Episode 131: Diet to Treat Depression and Anxiety, Ep131-PDF
Episode 132: Practical Psychopharmacology with Dr. Goldberg, Ep132-PDF
Episode 133: Blitzed: Nazi Germany, Hitler, Pervitin (Methamphetamine)- How Drugs Influenced World War 2, Ep133-PDF
Episode 134: The Strengths of Dyslexia, Ep134-PDF
Episode 135: From Survive to Thrive with Dr. Margaret Chisolm, Ep135-PDF
Episode 136: Turn Autism Around with Dr. Mary Lynch Barbera, Ep136-PDF
Episode 137: Ketamine Update with Brandon Kitay, M.D., Ep137-PDF
Episode 138: Working with Spiritual Struggles in Psychotherapy, Ep138-PDF
Episode 139: Affective Neuroscience in Psychotherapy with Francis Stevens, Ph.D., Ep139-PDF
Episode 140: Borderline Personality Disorder: Common Factors In Effective Therapies With Dr. Robert Feinstein, Ep140-PDF, The “Big Six” EPBs handout
Episode 141: Psychopharmacology Mediators, EP141-PDF
Episode 142: Exercise as a Drug for Mental Health and Longevity, EP142-PDF
Episode 143: Overdiagnosis of Schizophrenia in Black Patients, EP143-PDF
Episode 144: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Jonathan Shedler, Ph.D, EP144-PDF
Episode 145: How to Manage Aggression with Psychopharmacology in an Inpatient Setting, EP145-PDF
Episode 146: Moral Injury, EP146-PDF
Episode 147: PANS & PANDAS, EP147-PDF
Episode 148: Karen Horney: Neurosis And Human Growth, EP148-PDF
Episode 149: Connection Index, EP149-PDF
Episode 150: Wishes and Fears - in Couples Therapy: Dan Wile and Dorothy Kaufmann, EP150-PDF
Episode 151: Dr. Robert Feinstein Learning Psychotherapy, EP151-PDF
Episode 152: ECT Efficacy and Controversies with Dr. Cummings, EP152-PDF
Episode 153: Consciousness & Emotion with Mark Solms, EP153-PDF
Episode 154: The Integration of Psychotherapy as a Treatment Modality, EP154-PDF
Episode 155: Is Depression a Chemical Imbalance?, EP155-PDF
Episode 156: What Causes Mass Shooting In America?, EP156-PDF
Episode 157: Polypharmacy in Psychiatry, EP157-PDF
Episode 158: Obesity and Weight Loss with Endocrinologist Rocio Salas-Whalen, EP158-PDF
Episode 159: What Is Parental Alienation, EP159-PDF
Episode 160: The Psychology Behind Catfishing, EP160-PDF
Episode 161: The Encouraged Suicide of Conrad Roy by Michelle Carter, EP161-PDF
Episode 162: The Autism Wave with Dr. Cummings, EP162-PDF
Episode 163: Dr. Chris Palmer: Ketogenic Diet for Mental Health, EP163-PDF
Episode 164: Listening Psychodynamically, EP164-PDF
Episode 165: Exercise for the Brain, EP165-PDF
Episode 166: Identifying Malingering with Dr. Philip Resnick, EP166-PDF
Episode 167: Long-Acting Injectables with Dr. Cummings, EP167-PDF
Episode 168: Obsessive-compulsive Personality and the Personality Continuum with Dr. Shedler, EP168-PDF
Episode 169: Social Anxiety with Dr. Cummings, EP169-PDF
Episode 170: Using Transference To Improve Connection, EP170-PDF
Episode 171: Nancy McWilliams on Mental Health, Transference, and Dissociation, EP171-PDF
Episode 172: Prisons in Ancient Mesopotamia with Nicholas Reid, EP172-PDF
Episode 173: Real Self-Care with Pooja Lakshmin, MD, EP173-PDF
Episode 174: “Serotonin Toxicity”, Otherwise known as Serotonin Syndrome, EP174-PDF
Episode 175: Partial and Intensive Outpatient Program for Psychosomatic and Medical Illness, EP175-PDF
Episode 176: Microdosing LSD & Psilocybin: The Future of Psychiatry or Placebo?, EP176-PDF
Episode 177: How Anxiety Can Lead to Growth, EP177-PDF
Episode 178: Red Face: Social Anxiety with Russell Norris, EP178-PDF
Episode 179: Exercise & Mental Health 2023 Update, EP179-PDF
Episode 180: Psychotherapy for Psychosis with Dr. Michael Garrett, EP180-PDF
Episode 181: Alcohol Use Disorder with Dr. Cummings, EP181-PDF
Episode 182: Opioid Use Disorder with Dr. Cummings, EP182-PDF
Episode 183: Xylazine, Methamphetamines, Bath Salts, and Spice with Dr. Cummings, EP183-PDF
Episode 184: Pregnancy Planning for Patients Taking Psychiatric Medications or with a Mental Health History, EP184-PDF
Episode 185: Narcissism with Jonathan Shedler, EP185-PDF
Episode 186: Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Psychotherapy Results with Dr. Scott Miller, EP186-PDF
Episode 187: Best Diet For Mood Update 2023, EP187-PDF
Episode 188: Depersonalization and Derealization, EP188-PDF
Episode 189: Non-Violent Communication with Matthew Lederman, MD, EP189-PDF
Episode 190: Schizophrenia Treatment: Clozapine, LAIs, Technology and Equity with John Kane, MD and Lauren Hanna, MD, EP190-PDF
Episode 191: Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Guide for Therapists and Mental Health Professionals with Dr. Katharine Phillips, EP191-PDF
Episode 192: Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Dr. Bender's Journey Through Curiosity and Connection, EP192-PDF
Episode 193: Buprenorphine and Opioid Use Disorder Management with Dr. Neal Christopher, EP193-PDF
Episode 194: Dr. Sue Johnson: Attunement, Attachment and the Development of Emotionally Focused Therapy, EP194-PDF
Episode 195: Dr. Robert Sapolsky: Baboons, Stress Research, Connection and Determinism, EP195-PDF
Episode 196: The Ordinary Effect: Resisting Conformity to Authority and Groups Through Values and Attachment-Based Psychotherapy, EP196-PDF
Episode 197: Sick Enough: Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani On Eating Disorders, EP197-PDF
Episode 198: Connection and Supervision in Medical Education: Exploring the Utility of the Connection Index in Postgraduate Psychiatry Training, EP198-PDF
Episode 199: Motivational Interviewing with William Miller, EP199-PDF
Episode 200: 200 Episodes Later: A Journey Through Psychiatry Podcasting with Dr. Puder, EP200-PDF
Episode 201: Psychotic Depression with Dr. Cummings, EP201-PDF
Episode 202: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with Dr. Judith Beck, EP202-PDF
Episode 203: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Lasting Impact on Health: A Comprehensive Guide, EP203-PDF
Episode 204: Adverse Childhood Experiences Part 2: Measurement, Impact on Future Mental Health, Dissociation, and Timing of Trauma, EP204-PDF
Episode 205: Beginning the Treatment with Jonathan Shedler, PhD: EP205-PDF
Episode 206: Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), with Dr. Anthony W. Bateman, MA, FRCPSYCH and Dr. Peter Fonagy, Ph.D., FBA, EP206-PDF
Episode 207: 5 Factors and Domains of Psychiatric Care: EP207-PDF
Episode 208: What People Want From Therapy: EP208-PDF
Episode 209: PTSD and Cognitive Processing Therapy with Patricia Resick: EP209-PDF
Episode 210: Q&A with Dr. Michael Cummings: EP210-PDF
Episode 211: Early Psychosis: Detection and Treatment: EP211-PDF
Episode 213: Reflective Functioning: The Key to Attachment with Dr. Howard Steele: EP213-PDF, Transcript of Episode
Episode 214: Q&A with Dr. Cummings Part 2: EP214-PDF
Episode 215: Understanding Complex PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder: EP215-PDF
Episode 216: Shrink Next Door: A Psychiatrist’s Analysis: EP216-PDF
Episode 217: Adverse Childhood Experiences - HPA axis & Brain changes: cortisol, amygdala, hippocampus, cytokines, & epigenetics (Part 3 of ACE series): EP217-PDF
Episode 218: Where Psychiatry Meets Politics: The Goldwater Rule: EP218-PDF
Episode 219: Eating Disorders: Empathy, Alexithymia, Reflective Function: EP219-PDFs - Part A and Part B
Episode 220: Writing to Overcome Trauma and Improve Your Mental and Physical Health: EP220-PDF
Episode 221: Sauna & Heat Exposure’s Impact on Mental & Physical Health: EP221-PDF
Episode 222: Paul Wachtel's Approach to Integrative Psychotherapy: Exploring Attachment, Anxiety, and the Disavowed Self: EP222-PDF
Episode 223: Managing Weight Gain from Psychiatric Medications with Dr. Michael Cummings: EP223-PDF
Episode 224: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Medications & Treatment: EP224-PDF
Episode 225: Psychology and Inside Out 2: A Breakdown of Adolescent Emotional Lives: EP225-PDF
226: Burnout in Healthcare: How Depersonalization and Dissociation Manifest, and How to Overcome Them: EP226-PDF
227: Pathological Narcissism: Effective Treatment with Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT): EP227-PDF
228: Comprehensive Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment Guide: Evidence-Based ERP Approaches and Best Practices for Clinicians: EP228-PDF
229: Beyond the Myths of Psychosis: Understanding, Acceptance, and Paths Forward: EP229-PDF
230: Exercise Compared to Medications or Therapy for Depression: EP230-PDF