Beyond Devotion: The Mental Health Impact Of Religious Obsession

• Synopsis: Scrupulosity, or religious OCD, is a specialized form of OCD that targets an individual's faith and moral values. This condition crosses the line into mental illness when obsessive fears about sin or salvation begin to negatively interfere with daily life. Our experts explain how to recognize the signs of scrupulosity and the specialized treatments that can help patients restore a healthy relationship with their faith.

Guests: 

• Dr. Emily Bailey, psychologist, Atlanta OCD and Anxiety Treatment, LLC
• Jaimie Eckert, scrupulosity patient & advocate

Host: Elizabeth Westfield
Producer: Kristen Farrah

How Childhood Sexual Abuse Reshapes The Minds And Bodies Of Survivors

• Childhood sexual abuse can leave deep, lasting scars on the minds and bodies of victims. Dr. Frank Putnam was one of the first to prove that this abuse affects a person’s biology through the Female Growth and Development Study. He discusses the generational cycles of abuse and how we can end those patterns.

Guest: Dr. Frank Putnam, child & adolescent psychiatrist, professor of clinical psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, author, Old Before Their Time

Host: Greg Johnson
Producers: Kristen Farrah

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How Childhood Sexual Abuse Reshapes The Minds And Bodies Of Survivors

• Childhood sexual abuse can leave deep, lasting scars on the minds and bodies of victims. Dr. Frank Putnam was one of the first to prove that this abuse affects a person’s biology through the Female Growth and Development Study. He discusses the generational cycles of abuse and how we can end those patterns.

Guests: Dr. Frank Putnam, child & adolescent psychiatrist, professor of clinical psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, author, Old Before Their Time

Host: Greg Johnson
Producers: Kristen Farrah

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Medical Notes: The Supplement That May Cause Birth Defects, The Biological Component Of Anorexia, And How Fish Are Improving The Shelf Life Of Drugs

• Too much of a popular supplement could be setting the stage for unexpected birth defects. The deadly drive to restrict food may have biological roots. Treating pain with fewer side effects…Would you eat fish-flavored ice cream?

Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt  
Producer: Kristen Farrah

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Beyond Devotion: The Mental Health Impact Of Religious Obsession

• Scrupulosity, or religious OCD, is a specialized form of OCD that targets an individual's faith and moral values. This condition crosses the line into mental illness when obsessive fears about sin or salvation begin to negatively interfere with daily life. Our experts explain how to recognize the signs of scrupulosity and the specialized treatments that can help patients restore a healthy relationship with their faith.

Guests: 

• Dr. Emily Bailey, psychologist, Atlanta OCD and Anxiety Treatment, LLC
• Jaimie Eckert, scrupulosity patient & advocate

Host: Elizabeth Westfield 
Producer: Kristen Farrah

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Death Doula: A Guide For Transitioning Into The Afterlife

• Death is never an easy topic to talk about. To help manage this difficult transition, many are turning to death doulas. They provide compassionate guidance for the dying, like how birth doulas support new mothers. Our experts discuss how to foster curiosity rather than fear, navigate the art of a peaceful end, and find meaning in the time that’s left.

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• Darnell Lamont Walker, death doula, author, Never Can Say Goodbye
• Barbara Hansen, mother
• David Hansen, brother

Host: Elizabeth Westfield  
Producer: Polly Hansen  

Will Hypnosis Fix Your Gut Issues?  

• The gut-brain connection is very real – and could be the reason behind your stomach issues. When your irritable bowel syndrome is caused by mental stress, medication may not be the best treatment option. Our expert explains how hypnotherapy can help patients heal that mental connection and eliminate symptoms.

Guests: Dr. Megan Riehl, GI psychologist, author, Mind Your Gut

Host: Greg Johnson  
Producers: Kristen Farrah  

Medical Notes: Needle-Free Injections, The Benefits Of A Forgotten Skeletal Tissue, And The Importance Of Demographic Inclusiveness In Science

• The ongoing war on antibiotic resistance. Science has rediscovered a "forgotten" skeletal tissue that could be the future of facial reconstruction. A common bedtime habit might be preventing your brain from performing its nightly "deep clean."  Building public trust in science may rely on appearances.

Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt  
Producer: Kristen Farrah

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Death Doula: A Guide For Transitioning Into The Afterlife

• Death is never an easy topic to talk about. To help manage this difficult transition, many are turning to death doulas. They provide compassionate guidance for the dying, like how birth doulas support new mothers. Our experts this week discuss how to foster curiosity rather than fear, navigate the art of a peaceful end, and find meaning in the time that’s left.

Guests: 

• Darnell Lamont Walker, death doula, author, Never Can Say Goodbye
• Barbara Hansen, mother
• David Hansen, brother

Host: Elizabeth Westfield

Producer: Polly Hansen

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Medical Notes: Needle-Free Injections, The Benefits Of A Forgotten Skeletal Tissue, And The Importance Of Demographic Inclusiveness In Science

• The ongoing war on antibiotic resistance. Science has rediscovered a "forgotten" skeletal tissue that could be the future of facial reconstruction. A common bedtime habit might be preventing your brain from performing its nightly "deep clean." Building public trust in science may rely on appearances.

Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt  

Producer: Kristen Farrah

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Will Hypnosis Fix Your Gut Issues?  

The gut-brain connection is very real – and could be the reason behind your stomach issues. When your irritable bowel syndrome is caused by mental stress, medication may not be the best treatment option. Our expert explains how hypnotherapy can help patients heal that mental connection and eliminate symptoms.  

Guest: Dr. Megan Riehl, GI psychologist, author, Mind Your Gut

Host: Greg Johnson 
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Your Guide To Living With Adhd: Managing Daily Life, Healthcare, And Intimacy

• Living with ADHD often means struggling with essential executive functions like focus and organization. Because symptoms manifest differently in each person, many people lack the specific systems and structures needed to manage their unique challenges. Our guest offers advice on various coping strategies and what to do when those structures fail.

Guest: Cate Osborn, online mental health advocate, co-author, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults

Host: Elizabeth Westfield
Producer: Kristen Farrah.  

From Doctor To Patient: Lessons In Self-Advocacy From A Physician

• Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah’s life took a turn when a routine medical screening became anything but. Despite her professional expertise, she still had to navigate the frightening transition from provider to patient. Owusu-Ansah explains how she’s using her story to show others how to self-advocate when navigating the healthcare system.

Guest: Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, pediatric emergency medicine physician, assistant professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, cancer patient

Host: Greg Johnson
Producers: Kristen Farrah 

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From Doctor To Patient: Lessons In Self-Advocacy From A Physician

• Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah’s life took a turn when a routine medical screening became anything but. Despite her professional expertise, she still had to navigate the frightening transition from provider to patient. Owusu-Ansah explains how she’s using her story to show others how to self-advocate when navigating the healthcare system.

Guest: Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, pediatric emergency medicine physician, assistant professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, cancer patient

Host: Greg Johnson
Producers: Kristen Farrah  

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Medical Notes: A New Low-Calorie Sugar, The Neurological Differences Of Autism, And How To Tell If Your Cancer Treatment Is Working

• Are autistic brains structurally different? Is ‘keto’ the key to a more resilient brain? A test that can speed up decision-making in cancer treatment. Good news for sugar addicts!

Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt 
Producer: Kristen Farrah

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