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Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

David Puder, M.D.

285 episodes

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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  1. Perimenopause and Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety, Brain Fog, Sleep, and Hormone Therapy

    · 1 h 01 min

    Dr. Bergink, a leading expert in women's mental health, joins the podcast to unpack the complex links between perimenopause and mental health, including new-onset or worsening depression, anxiety, panic attacks, brain…

  2. Schizophrenia: Early Signs, Genetics, Treatment, and a Family's Lived Experience with Dr. Consuelo Walss-Bass and Dr. Julio Licinio

    · 58 min

    In this episode of the Podcast, Dr. David Puder is joined by psychiatric geneticist Dr. Consuelo Walss-Bass and Dr. Julio Licinio for a powerful conversation on the early signs, genetics, and treatment of…

  3. Postpartum Psychosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention with Dr. Margaret Spinelli

    · 1 h 19 min

    In this essential episode of the podcast, Dr. David Puder and reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Katrina Furey interview pioneering expert Dr. Margaret Spinelli on postpartum psychosis, covering its symptoms, diagnosis,…

  4. Postpartum Psychosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Lithium, and Relapse Prevention with Dr. Veerle Bergink

    · 52 min

    In this essential episode of the Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast, Dr. David Puder sits down with internationally renowned expert Dr. Veerle Bergink, Director of Mount Sinai's Women's Mental Health Center, for an…

  5. Postpartum Depression and Problem-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Understanding the Five Core Conflicts

    · 1 h 19 min

    In this episode, Dr. Puder talks with reproductive psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Dr. Alyson Gorun and Dr. Fredric Busch about postpartum depression and problem-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy. They focus on the…

  6. Postpartum OCD vs Postpartum Psychosis: Intrusive Thoughts of Infant Harm, How to Screen, and Lithium Prevention with Dr. Katie Unverferth

    · 48 min

    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 Director of the UCLA Maternal Mental Health Program,…

  7. East of Eden Reflective Function Collapse: Psychodynamic Therapy, Steinbeck, and How to Heal the Characters

    · 1 h 46 min

    In this episode, Dr. David Puder and his psychodynamic psychotherapy training cohort apply reflective function (RF) and mentalization concepts to John Steinbeck's masterpiece East of Eden. They examine how Reflective…

  8. Postpartum Psychosis: Symptoms, Warning Signs, Risk Assessment, and Treatment with Dr. Furey and Dr. Puder

    · 50 min

    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 warning signs, symptoms, diagnostic challenges,…

  9. Working with Transference: Timing, Technique, and the Here-and-Now with Jonathan Shedler

    · 1 h 13 min

    In this practical Q&A episode with Dr. Jonathan Shedler, the psychodynamic psychotherapy cohort explores working with transference in real time, focusing on timing, technique, and the here-and-now. Shedler addresses…

  10. Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) Explained: Practical Techniques to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD & Narcissism

    · 1 h 29 min

    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 at Harvard Medical School, about practical…

  11. Nancy McWilliams on Shame, Transference, Personality Disorders & Becoming a Better Therapist

    · 1 h 39 min

    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 Psychoanalytic Diagnosis and Psychoanalytic…

  12. Murderbot: Schizoid Personality, Neurodivergence, and the Search for Humanity in AI

    · 59 min

    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 SecUnit's journey as a profound portrait of…

  13. Side Effect Mastery in Psychopharmacology: Rawlings–Thompson A-F Classification, Low Slow Titration & Real-World Management with Dr. Michael Cummings & Dr. Blaire Heath

    · 1 h 29 min

    Dr. David Puder sits down with psychopharmacology expert Dr. Michael Cummings and Dr. Blaire Heath to discuss Side Effect Mastery in Psychopharmacology. This episode dives deep into the Rawlings–Thompson A-F…

  14. Disengagement Precedes Enactment: Mastering Countertransference with Dr. Karen Maroda

    · 1 h 34 min

    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 Wisconsin, and author of influential books…

  15. Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Shame, Masculinity, Disclosure & Healing in Therapy with Doriel Jacov

    · 1 h 25 min

    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 age 18, Jacov unpacks the profound impact of…

  16. Trauma-Specific Reflective Functioning (T-RF): 5 Trauma Mentalization Profiles & Impact on Parenting

    · 1 h 30 min

    In this episode, Dr. David Puder explores Trauma-Specific Reflective Functioning (T-RF) with researchers Dr. Nicholas Berthelot and Dr. Julia Garron-Bissonnette. Discover how childhood trauma affects mentalization and…

  17. Cohort Group Consultation and Reflective Function: Transforming Countertransference into Clinical Insight

    · 52 min

    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 into deep clinical insight. Through their…

  18. Understanding Mature Defense Mechanisms in Psychotherapy: Nancy McWilliams Framework with Clinical Examples from the Tuesday Cohort

    · 2 h 09 min

    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' influential framework. Building upon the previous…

  19. Primitive Defense Mechanisms Explained: Sexualization, Dissociation, Acting Out, Withdrawal, Denial, Splitting, Omnipotent Control, Projective Identification

    · 2 h 40 min

    In this episode, Dr. David Puder and his talented Cohort deliver a comprehensive exploration of primitive defense mechanisms, which are the earliest, most fundamental ways the mind protects us from overwhelming…

  20. Problem-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Targeting Symptoms, Relationships, Trauma & Behavioral Change with Dr. Fredric N. Busch

    · 1 h 38 min

    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-Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, which is a…

  21. Psychiatrist Effect in First-Episode Psychosis: HAMLETT Study, Antipsychotic Tapering, Dopamine Supersensitivity & Sex Differences with Franciska de Beer

    · 1 h 12 min

    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 Psychological Medicine. They dive deep into the…

  22. Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Explained: Trauma, Neuroscience, Controversies & Recovery

    · 1 h 16 min

    In this episode of the Psychiatry Podcast, Harvard experts from McLean Hospital: Dr. Melissa Kaufman, Dr. Matthew Robinson, and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Lauren Lebois. Join Dr. David Puder to deliver the clearest,…

  23. Understanding Delusions Leading to Violence: Types, Assessment, AI Risks & Treatment in Forensic Psychiatry

    · 1 h 29 min

    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 child psychiatrist Dr. Blaire Heath, to examine how…

  24. What Is Reflective Functioning? Mentalization, Attachment Theory & RF Scoring with Dr. Miriam Steele

    · 1 h 26 min

    In this episode, Dr. Puder hosts a conversation with Dr. Miriam Steele, a leading expert in reflective functioning (RF), mentalization, and attachment theory. They explore the origins of RF from the pioneering work of…

  25. Hard Feelings: Daniel Smith on Embracing Shame, Envy, Annoyance, and the Wisdom in Dark Emotions

    · 1 h 55 min

    In this compelling episode, Dr. David Puder sits down with New York Times bestselling author and psychotherapist Daniel Smith to explore his latest book, Hard Feelings: Finding the Wisdom in Our Darkest Emotions. They…

  26. Empathy in Therapy: Mastering Empathic Engagement with Dr. Douglas Flemons

    · 1 h 16 min

    In this episode, Dr. Puder engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Douglas Flemons, a seasoned marriage and family therapist and author of the newly released Empathic Engagement in Clinical Practice. Drawing from…

  27. How to Overcome Guilt: Break Free from Unreasonable Expectations with Jennifer Reid, MD

    · 1 h 06 min

    In this episode, we welcome psychiatrists Dr. Jennifer Reid (author of Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations) who explores why guilt feels so overwhelming amid post-COVID pressures,…

  28. Schizoid Dynamics Explored: Kafka's Writings, Fear of Engulfment, and Clinical Insights for Better Empathy

    · 1 h 49 min

    In this episode, Dr. David Puder hosts a discussion on schizoid personality dynamics through the lens of Franz Kafka's life and writings. Discover why the DSM-5's surface-level criteria for schizoid personality…

  29. Disavowed Anger and Positive Emotions with Paul Wachtel

    · 1 h 44 min

    In this episode, renowned psychologist Paul Wachtel, PhD, returns to explore disavowed anger and disavowed positive emotions in psychotherapy. Discover how anger differs from simple repression, its roots in childhood…

  30. Countertransference and Transference with Frank Yeomans, MD

    · 1 h 46 min

    Join Dr. David Puder and renowned psychodynamic expert Dr. Frank Yeomans in this Q&A episode on countertransference, transference, and projective identification in psychotherapy. Drawing from object relations theory…

  31. "AI Psychosis": Emerging Cases of Delusion Amplification Associated with ChatGPT and LLM Chatbot Use

    · 1 h 20 min

    Prolonged conversations with ChatGPT and other LLM chatbots have created rapid developments of severe delusions, paranoia, and even death by suicide in some cases. In this episode, Dr. David Puder sits down with…

  32. Genetic and Environmental Influences of Schizophrenia

    · 1 h 19 min

    In this episode, Dr. Puder is joined by Dr. Liam Browning and Dr. Nicholas Fabiano to explore the complex genetic and environmental factors that contribute to schizophrenia. They unpack how heritability is measured,…

  33. Combatting the Negative Effects of Sleep Deprivation

    · 1 h 08 min

    In this episode, Dr. David Puder and Dr. Brandon Luu explore the science of sleep deprivation. How missing sleep impacts your brain, metabolism, emotions, and long-term health. Discover evidence-based strategies that…

  34. Devaluation, Transference, Narcissism with Diana Diamond

    · 53 min

    In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by world-renowned psychologist Diana Diamond, PhD to explore devaluation, narcissism, attachment, and transference in psychotherapy. Together they examine why patients with…

  35. Intergenerational Trauma Explained: The Role of Reflective Function and Mentalization in Healing Attachment

    · 1 h 11 min

    In this episode, we explore how intergenerational trauma shapes attachment patterns and how reflective function (RF) and mentalization can help break the cycle. Drawing on research from Fonagy, Slade, and Berthelot, we…

  36. Understanding Real Event OCD: When the Past Fuels Obsession

    · 1 h 07 min

    In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by OCD specialist Kevin Foss to dive deep into Real Event OCD, which is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder where real past experiences become the focus of endless…

  37. Identity Diffusion

    · 1 h 38 min

    In this episode, Dr. David Puder and Mark Ruffalo dive into the history and theory of identity diffusion, from Kernberg's structural model and Gunderson's work on BPD to Akhtar's clinical descriptions. We explore how…

  38. Cannabis and Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Sleep, and Cognitive Function Update and Review

    · 1 h 11 min

    In this episode, we explore the latest 2025 research on cannabis and mental health. Our discussion covers how cannabis use impacts depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep, cognitive function, and cannabis use disorder (CUD).…

  39. Regulating Our Emotions as Parents with Alissa Jerud, PhD

    · 1 h 15 min

    Parenting brings love, joy and plenty of emotional challenges. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Alissa Jerud explores how parents can better understand and regulate their emotions instead of getting stuck in…

  40. Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology: Insights from Dr. David Mintz

    · 1 h 15 min

    In this episode, I engage in a shared-interest conversation with Dr. David Mintz, a psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience at the Austen Riggs Center, about his book Psychodynamic Psychopharmacology: Caring for…

  41. Catatonia in Children and Teens

    · 54 min

    Catatonia in children and teens is underdiagnosed, frequently misunderstood, and potentially fatal if left untreated. In this episode, Dr. David Puder and Dr. Annabel Kuhn interview Dr. Joshua Ryan Smith—child and…

  42. The Bear: Trauma, Personality, and Attachment with Dr. Eric Bender and Dr. David Puder

    · 1 h 09 min · Explicit

    In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Eric Bender to explore the psychological depth of the Emmy Award-winning show, The Bear (FX). Through a psychodynamic lens, they examine Carmy's…

  43. Depressive Personality Style with Jonathan Shedler

    · 1 h 54 min

    Dr. David Puder and psychologist Dr. Jonathan Shedler explore depressive personality style—how it differs from clinical depression and why it often goes unrecognized. Through a detailed role play, they demonstrate how…

  44. Cannabis and Psychosis: The Link Between THC Use and Mental Health Risks

    · 1 h 18 min

    Dive deep into the connection between cannabis (THC) and psychosis in this enlightening episode with Dr. David Puder. Explore cutting-edge research on how cannabis impacts neurodevelopment, particularly during…

  45. Transference Focused Psychotherapy & Personality Disorders with Dr. Otto Kernberg

    · 1 h 28 min

    In this episode, Dr. Otto Kernberg, a pioneer of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), discusses personality disorders through a psychoanalytic lens. Explore key insights into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD),…

  46. Creatine and Mental Health

    · 1 h 27 min

    In this episode of Psychiatry & Psychotherapy, Dr. David Puder hosts a deep dive with experts Nicholas Fabiano, MD, Brandon Luu, MD, Joshua Mangunsong, MS3, and Liam Browning, MS4 into the exciting potential of…

  47. Ketogenic Diet Review and Update with Dr. Matt Bernstein

    · 1 h 40 min

    Explore the transformative potential of the ketogenic diet for mental health with expert Dr. Matt Bernstein, a pioneer in metabolic psychiatry. Learn how targeting metabolic dysfunction can profoundly improve…

  48. Clozapine & Schizophrenia with Michael Cummings, MD

    · 1 h 42 min

    Join Dr. David Puder and expert psychopharmacologist Dr. Michael Cummings in a detailed discussion on Clozapine, the gold standard medication for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. They explore recent significant…

  49. The Serotonin Hypothesis: Controversies and Nuance with Awais Aftab, MD

    · 1 h 17 min

    Is depression really caused by low serotonin? Dr. Awais Aftab joins Dr. David Puder to explore the serotonin hypothesis, antidepressant efficacy, and the controversies surrounding SSRIs. They dive into the history of…

  50. Transference Focused Psychotherapy, Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissism, with Frank Yeomans, MD

    · 1 h 54 min

    In this episode, Dr. David Puder interviews Dr. Frank Yeomans, a leading expert in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) and personality disorders, to explore the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)…

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