Join David Puder as he covers different topics on psychiatry and psychotherapy. He will draw from the wisdom of his mentors, research, in-session therapy and psychiatry experience, and his own journey through mental health to discuss topics that affect mental health professionals and popsychology enthusiasts alike. Through interviews, he will dialogue with both medical students, residents and expert psychiatrists and psychotherapists, and even with people who have been through their own mental health journey. This podcast was created to help others in their journey to becoming wise, empathic, genuine and connected in their personal and professional lives.
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Postpartum Depression and Problem-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Understanding the Five Core Conflicts
In this episode, Dr. Puder talks with reproductive psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Dr. Alyson Gorun and Dr. Fredric Busch about postpartum depression and problem-focused p
Sep 11 1 h 18 min
Postpartum OCD vs Postpartum Psychosis: Intrusive Thoughts of Infant Harm, How to Screen, and Lithium Prevention with Dr. Katie Unverferth
In this episode of the Podcast, Dr. David Puder sits down with reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Katie Unverferth, Director of the UCLA Women's Life Center and Medical Direct
Sep 3 47 min
East of Eden Reflective Function Collapse: Psychodynamic Therapy, Steinbeck, and How to Heal the Characters
In this episode, Dr. David Puder and his psychodynamic psychotherapy training cohort apply reflective function (RF) and mentalization concepts to John Steinbeck's masterp
Aug 28 1 h 46 min
Postpartum Psychosis: Symptoms, Warning Signs, Risk Assessment, and Treatment with Dr. Furey and Dr. Puder
In this essential episode, Dr. David Puder sits down with board-certified reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Katrina Furey to unpack postpartum psychosis. They cover its early
Aug 21 50 min
Working with Transference: Timing, Technique, and the Here-and-Now with Jonathan Shedler
In this practical Q&A episode with Dr. Jonathan Shedler, the psychodynamic psychotherapy cohort explores working with transference in real time, focusing on timing, techn
Aug 14 1 h 12 min
Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) Explained: Practical Techniques to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD & Narcissism
In this episode, Dr. David Puder speaks with Robert Drozek, clinical director of the Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) Clinic at McLean Hospital and teaching associate
Jul 29 1 h 28 min
Nancy McWilliams on Shame, Transference, Personality Disorders & Becoming a Better Therapist
In this in-depth interview, Dr. David Puder welcomes renowned psychoanalyst and author Dr. Nancy McWilliams to discuss essential clinical topics from her seminal books Ps
Jul 17 1 h 39 min
Murderbot: Schizoid Personality, Neurodivergence, and the Search for Humanity in AI
Dr. David Puder and Dr. Eric Bender explore the Apple TV+ series Murderbot through a psychiatric lens. Based on Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries, they analyze the hacked S
Jun 26 58 min
Side Effect Mastery in Psychopharmacology: Rawlings–Thompson A-F Classification, Low Slow Titration & Real-World Management with Dr. Michael Cummings & Dr. Blaire Heath
Dr. David Puder sits down with psychopharmacology expert Dr. Michael Cummings and Dr. Blaire Heath to discuss Side Effect Mastery in Psychopharmacology. This episode dive
Jun 19 1 h 28 min
Disengagement Precedes Enactment: Mastering Countertransference with Dr. Karen Maroda
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. David Puder sits down with Dr. Karen Maroda, a renowned psychoanalyst, assistant professor of psychiatry at the Medical College of Wis
Jun 12 1 h 33 min
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Shame, Masculinity, Disclosure & Healing in Therapy with Doriel Jacov
Doriel Jacov joins Dr. Puder to explore the often-overlooked struggles of male survivors of sexual abuse. With one in six males experiencing childhood sexual abuse before
In this episode, Dr. David Puder explores Trauma-Specific Reflective Functioning (T-RF) with researchers Dr. Nicholas Berthelot and Dr. Julia Garron-Bissonnette. Discover
May 29 1 h 29 min
Cohort Group Consultation and Reflective Function: Transforming Countertransference into Clinical Insight
In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by cohort leaders Dr. Allie Riege and Dr. Jeremiah Stokes to explore how reflective function transforms countertransference int
May 22 51 min
Understanding Mature Defense Mechanisms in Psychotherapy: Nancy McWilliams Framework with Clinical Examples from the Tuesday Cohort
In this episode, Dr. David Puder and the Tuesday 2025–2026 Psychotherapy Cohort explore mature and neurotic defense mechanisms through the lens of Nancy McWilliams' influ
In this episode, Dr. David Puder and his talented Cohort deliver a comprehensive exploration of primitive defense mechanisms, which are the earliest, most fundamental way
Apr 24 2 h 40 min
Problem-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Targeting Symptoms, Relationships, Trauma & Behavioral Change with Dr. Fredric N. Busch
In this episode, Dr. David Puder sits down with Dr. Fredric N. Busch, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and clinical professor at Cornell and Columbia, to explore Problem-Focu
Apr 10 1 h 38 min
Psychiatrist Effect in First-Episode Psychosis: HAMLETT Study, Antipsychotic Tapering, Dopamine Supersensitivity & Sex Differences with Franciska de Beer
In this episode, Dr. Puder sits down with Franciska de Beer, MSc, first author of landmark HAMLETT-OPHELIA Consortium papers in JAMA Psychiatry, World Psychiatry, and Psy
In this episode of the Psychiatry Podcast, Harvard experts from McLean Hospital: Dr. Melissa Kaufman, Dr. Matthew Robinson, and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Lauren Lebois
Mar 21 1 h 16 min
Understanding Delusions Leading to Violence: Types, Assessment, AI Risks & Treatment in Forensic Psychiatry
In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by forensic psychiatrist Dr. Michael Cummings, who has spent his career at the world's largest forensic state hospital, and chi
Mar 13 1 h 28 min
What Is Reflective Functioning? Mentalization, Attachment Theory & RF Scoring with Dr. Miriam Steele
In this episode, Dr. Puder hosts a conversation with Dr. Miriam Steele, a leading expert in reflective functioning (RF), mentalization, and attachment theory. They explor
Mar 6 1 h 25 min
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The specialty practice of working with individuals and families who have been impacted by drug and alcohol addiction has offered more challenges, rewards, and complexities than I could have ever imagined as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I have practiced as an addiction treatment provider at several dual-diagnosis facilities in New Hampshire for the past 5 years, and I feel it is important to be able to confidently address mental health as part of the recovery process. Therefore, I am currently in a post-graduate PMHNP certificate program at the University of New Hampshire to enhance my psychiatry knowledge base and skills. I find your podcast episodes extremely helpful in further understanding our weekly topics, and I listen to them at least a couple of times a week. Thank you!
FNPJE · Sep 2022
I’m a psychiatric PA and started listening to this podcast a couple of years ago now. It has been an IMMENSE benefit to my career, but more than that, to the way I think about my own relationships and internal world. The topics are varied and relevant, and the guest speakers are great (shoutout to Dr. Cummings, who now stands next to Stahl as my favorite psychopharmacologist!).
Dr. Puder is a national treasure and I am so appreciative of his scientific mind and empathetic approach.
Bottom line, this podcast is the antidote to the burnout one can feel doing 20 minute med checks all day and feeling like you’re just a robot with a prescription pad.
myfavoritePA · Aug 2022
I have listened to 35+ episodes over the last 2 months and I find them to be informative and fascinating. I don’t work in the medical field, but am able to grasp the concepts and ideas because Dr. Puder and his guests explain things clearly. I really appreciate that this podcast exists. It has helped me see more lucidly that I have issues I should seek therapy for.
whehdheiwb · Jul 2022
So far I have listened to the episodes on Cognitive Distortions and Forgiveness to prepare to lead the psychoeducation group sessions at the psych hospital where I am doing my internship and it has helped me tremendously! I like that personal stories are shared and also medical students are on some of the episodes. I look forward to listening to the rest of the episodes and downloading the helpful PDFs that come with it! Thank you!
counselingmar · Jun 2022
I am a physician and truly interested in these topics. However, after the Podcaster says “like” and “you know” and “right” and “excape” (instead of “escape”) 100 times in the first few minutes, I find it hard to believe this person is a medical doctor and a teacher. I would love to listen to this podcast — the topic is so appealing— if it were presented by someone mature and professional. He “should” obtain some communication training.
Kdiddlz · May 2022
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