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22. Are we in a Mass Formation Psychosis? Jan 21, 2022

Show notes

Throughout history there are examples of communities, regions and even entire countries acting irrationally towards a perceived adversary. And sometimes that “adversary” is not a physical presence, but simply an idea, or the threat of an occurrence.

Examples such as the Salem Witch Trials, the Dancing Mania, and Nazi Germany often leave us asking the question, “How did this happen?”

The phenomenon of Mass Formation Psychosis has been applied as a possible explanation.

In September 2021, a professor of clinical psychology at Ghent University in Belgium suggested Mass Formation as a possible explanation for the global response around the Covid pandemic.

At the start of January 2022, Dr. Robert Malone shared this topic on the Joe Rogan Podcast, effectively becoming the most memorable part of their 3 hour conversation. Thus the need for more education on this psychological phenomenon.

On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss Mass Formation Psychosis.

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If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.

Additional Resources:

4:00 - Joe Rogan Podcast #1757 December 31, 2021

5:07 - Dr. Robert Malone on Joe Rogan

10:40 - Psychosis Definition

17:15 - Robert Malone Credentials

18:00 - Mattias Desmet 4 Conditions for Mass Formation

25:00 - Tulip Mania

25:45 - Dancing Mania

29:00 - Nocebo Effect

32:00 - Vaccine Definition

36:40 - The Sociopath Next Door

1:01:20 - The Loneliness Epidemic

1:01:30 - UK Minister of Loneliness

1:04:50 - Mattias Desmet: How to end the Phenomenon of Mass Formation

21. Building character in the agony of defeat Jan 12, 2022

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“Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing,” Coach Vince Lombardi said.

But that is not true when it comes to youth sports. Whether it is team sports or individual, those failures along the way help shape us. With the right coaches and parenting, those moments of struggle and loss can really build character.

As a parent, we must avoid the “parent trap” where we live out our goals through our children. Instead we must focus on the process over the outcome. And that can be hard, especially when dealing with adolescents.

Scott Desmond has a Masters of Science degree in Sports Science with a concentration in Exercise and Sports Psychology. Scott is currently working as a Performance Coach.

On today’s podcast Roger and Kelly welcome Scott Desmond into the studio to discuss the psychology of youth sports.

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If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.

Additional Resources:

13:00 - Red Hawk Wrestling Club

23:20 - Malcolm Gladwell 10,000 hours

49:05 - Youth Sports Financial Investment

52:40 - Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset

54:49 - Jordan Burroughs Tweet

1:02:00 - Todd Marinovitch Sports Illustrated

1:12:00 - High School Athletes and college scholarships

20. A clinical training crisis w/ Dr. Ahmad Dec 23, 2021

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The longer you practice as a therapist does not correlate with improved outcomes.

Time is not enough. To improve, you need to work at it. This is true in sports, music and yes, as a clinician working in mental health.

In this part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Ahmad, he touches on common struggles he experienced early in his clinical rotations and how clinical training needs to evolve towards deliberate practice.

Dr. Rizwan Ahmad is a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and Clinical Director at Center for Integrated Behavioral Health.

Dr. Ahmad specializes in working with adolescents (ages 12+) and adults of all ages, with expertise in the application of CBT for individuals struggling with a variety of mood, anxiety, and behavioral concerns.

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If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.

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18:00 Imposter Syndrome

27:50 Malcolm Gladwell 10,000 hours

19. Why do people yell at their kitchen cabinets? w/ Dr. Ahmad Dec 16, 2021

Show notes

Context matters. A teen experiencing a moment of emotional distress may manifest itself in an irrational way. Fifteen minutes should not be the standard of care to issue a "diagnosis". In fact, it may be the first step towards a life of misery.

Dr. Rizwan Ahmad is a Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania and Clinical Director at Center for Integrated Behavioral Health.

On today’s podcast Roger, Sean and Dr. Rizwan Ahmad discuss the consequences of standard mental healthcare and the need for more evidence based therapy.

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If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.

Additional Resources:

1:45 U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis

18. Trigger warning! A discussion on victim mentality Dec 09, 2021

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Where does the victimhood mindset come from?

What we have learned in previous discussions is that resilience and wisdom play an important role. A difference of opinion may be an opportunity to learn. The person slowing you down in traffic, could possibly be having the worst day of her life. Everything is not an attack. We need to recalibrate.

On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss victim mentality.

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If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.

Additional Resources:

Psychology Today - Victimhood Culture May Be Ruining Your Health

Scientific American - Unraveling the Mindset of Victimhood

28:20 Christine Sefein: An Alarming Trend in Psychotherapy

53:00 Correction - Lean on Me Film: Joe Louis Clark from Paterson, NJ

17. Dialectical Behavior Therapy needs a publicist Dec 02, 2021

Show notes

Seeking out help for a mental health episode can be an overwhelming process. Where should I start? Who is the best therapist for me? What should I expect?

Choosing a clinician who specializes in the psychological intervention to handle my situation, is vital towards a successful outcome. Unfortunately, effective evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are not top of mind when we perform our google searches.

On today’s podcast Roger and Sean welcome Dr. Agnes Lenda into the studio to discuss Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're

considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.

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16. Depression?...It depends. Nov 18, 2021

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Multiple periods of sadness will happen in our lifetime. How quickly we overcome this emotion will vary by the individual. It’s difficult for most to recognize when sadness or struggle become severe enough that an intervention may be required. For ourselves or someone we care about.

On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss depression.

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If you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.

Additional Resources:

10:52 Depressive realism

24:35 American Psychiatric Association definition of depression

15. What the hell is Society doing to teenage girls? Nov 04, 2021

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Over the last 20 years we have witnessed a rise in life threatening behaviors and mental health issues in adolescents and teens. Especially girls.

Isolation, social media, pornography and an entertainment industry that rewards “image” are all major contributors. These exist in our world. And we need solutions to protect our current and future generations.

On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean ask the question, what the hell is Society doing to teenage girls.

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Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20

Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com

Additional Resources:

3:20 Declaration of a National Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

4:30 Facebook aware of Instagram’s harmful effect on teenage girls

8:00 Emergency Department suspected suicide attempts

8:48 Suicide 2nd Cause of death amongst teenagers

9:15 Criteria for eating disorders

10:40 Antidepressant use among teenagers in the U.S..

17:00 Self Harm

20:30 Sexual Assault Statistics

14. Are you brainwashed or am I? Oct 21, 2021

Show notes

Knowing our mind is flawed with cognitive bias and may be easily influenced by others and our experiences, is there an extreme version of influence? This discussion is a natural progression to Episode 13: How to protect yourself from extremes in thinking. On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss Brainwashing.

Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/

Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20

Radically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.com

Additional Resources:

10:50 - Milgram Experiments

17:55 - Brainwashing defined

46:30 - The Asch Conformity Experiment

50:20 - Comparing SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity to vaccine-induced immunity

1:05:20 - Former KGB Agent, Yuri Bezmenov

1:07:30 - The Sociopath Next Door - Martha Stout, PH.D.

13. How to protect yourself from extremes in thinking Oct 04, 2021

Show notes

As human beings we are prone to bias in our thinking. Personal experiences, culture and beliefs all shape our view of the world. If we know we have evolved with this imperfection in our thought process, what can we do to manage it? On today’s podcast Roger, Kelly and Sean discuss Cognitive Biases.

Center for Integrated Behavioral Health - https://www.centerforibh.com/

Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPP - https://twitter.com/DrMcFillin_PsyD?s=20

Additional Resources:

10:30 - Theories of Decision Making - Cognitive Bias Infographic

12:10 - Naive Realism

13:30 - MedCram - Medical Lectures Explained

17:30 - Origins of the term Gaslighting

23:30 - What is informed consent?

25:40 - History of vaccines

28:30 - Israeli natural immunity

34:45 - Harris / Pence VP debate - vaccines

48:20 - Danish Mask Study