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How I Use ChatGPT in my Life and Practice

As a writer and mental health professional, I have been incorporating large language model AI programs into my daily routine, and I am amazed at how these tools are changing the way I work and think. In this blog post, I want to share with you the ways that AI is transforming my life, and…

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Episode 348: ChatGPT for Mental Health and Productivity – My Best Tips

Like most of the world, I have been obsessed with AI tools such as ChatGPT. However, I think they are more than a gimmick. I have been using them every single day to help improve my work and personal life. In this episode, I walk you through the ways…

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Navigating Consent and Boundaries in Relationships: What to Do When Your Partner Crosses the Line

Consent and boundaries are critical aspects of any healthy relationship, especially when it comes to sexual activity. But what happens when your partner violates your personal boundaries and crosses the line? How do you navigate the aftermath and find a way forward? In this blog post, we will explore these questions and provide guidance for…

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Contamination OCD vs COVID-19 Safety

Many of us have experienced heightened concerns and anxiety about safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. For some individuals, these concerns may have become more pronounced due to a preexisting tendency towards avoiding perceived risks or dangers. In this blog post, we will explore how to cope with COVID anxiety and navigate safety precautions and social…

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Episode 347: Contamination OCD vs COVID Safety & Violated Consent in a Relationship

Hello, friends! This one is a bit of a doozy. Please be aware that the subject matter is somewhat more intense than other episodes recently. In this one, I tackle the following listener questions: Should I get treatment for my excessive concerns…

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Debunking Misconceptions: Understanding ECT and Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression

As a mental health advocate and host of a popular show, I often receive questions about various treatment options for mental illnesses. Recently, a viewer reached out to me about treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and specifically asked about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and ketamine therapy as potential options. In this blog post, I want to provide a…

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Episode 346: Electroconvulsive Therapy vs Ketamine. Which is better?

Hello, friends! In this episode, I tackle one awesome question from a listener. This person has treatment resistant depression and bipolar. Their mania is well-controlled, but they need a higher level of treatment for the depression. Their…

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Episode 345: Bipolar Meds for Life & CBT Is Not Working

Hello, friends! I hope that you are taking good care of yourselves. We are back to the Q&A format this week with the following amazing listener questions: I am stable on bipolar medications, but I hate the side effects. What can I do? My CBT…

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Episode 344: My Self-Therapy Protocol

Hey, friends! This episode is a little different. Rather than taking listener questions, I decided to share something that is working really well for me. I take you through a five-step process for doing what I like to call “self-therapy.” This is…

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Episode 343: Communicating While Dissociated & Masturbation Causing Bad Things

Hello, friends! Huge apologies – the website is currently down. I hope that it is up again soon! In this episode, I answer the following questions: I dissociate whenever I try to talk about my feelings. How can I overcome this? Bad things seem to…

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