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- 🇨🇦CA · Social Sciences#31100K to 300K
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81K to 275K
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What Makes Gambling Addictive with Dr. Luke Clark
Jun 23, 2026
41m 41s
Palliative Psychiatry, MAID, and Moral Disagreement with Dr. Daniel Buchman
Jun 16, 2026
51m 01s
What is Palliative Psychiatry with Dr. Daniel Buchman
Jun 8, 2026
50m 42s
Challenging Beliefs without Challenging Faith with Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen
Jun 2, 2026
1h 02m 14s
When Religion Enters the Therapy Room with Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen
May 26, 2026
44m 57s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/23/26 |  What Makes Gambling Addictive with Dr. Luke Clark | Dr. Luke Clark, director of the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC, joins the show! Dr. Clark explains the complexities of gambling, exploring its psychological aspects, the impact of legislation, and the marketing strategies that drive the industry. He highlights the evolution of gambling laws in the UK and their implications and the distinction between problem gambling and the broader public health perspective, emphasizing the social consequences of gambling. Dan and Dr. Clark examin... | 41m 41s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 |  Palliative Psychiatry, MAID, and Moral Disagreement with Dr. Daniel Buchman | Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Daniel Buchman, a bioethicist and scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and an associate professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. In part 2, Dr. Buchman highlights the need for shared decision-making and the role of patient perspectives in assessing treatment efficacy. He addresses the intersection of palliative care and medical assistance in dying, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding ... | 51m 01s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  What is Palliative Psychiatry with Dr. Daniel Buchman | Dan is joined by Dr. Daniel Buchman, a bioethicist and scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and an associate professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Dr. Buchman shares his journey into the field of bioethics, particularly focusing on palliative psychiatry. Then, he discusses the importance of ethical considerations in healthcare, the role of clinical ethicists, and the concept of futility in psychiatry. Dan and Dr. Buchman discuss t... | 50m 42s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 |  Challenging Beliefs without Challenging Faith with Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen | Part 2 with Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen, a Clinical Professor and psychologist at Brigham Young University, jointly affiliated with Counseling Psychology and Special Education and Counseling and Psychological Services at Brigham Young University. Part 2 begins with Dr. Nielsen addressing the challenges therapists face when navigating religious beliefs and the influence of religious leaders on clients' emotional well-being. He dives into the complexities of grief, the role of psychotherapists in a... | 1h 02m 14s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 |  When Religion Enters the Therapy Room with Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen | Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen -- a Clinical Professor and psychologist at Brigham Young University, jointly affiliated with Counseling Psychology and Special Education and Counseling and Psychological Services at Brigham Young University -- joins the show! Dr. Nielsen shares his journey into psychotherapy, emphasizing the importance of addressing religious beliefs in therapy. He highlights the challenges therapists face when discussing religion with clients, the impact of beliefs on emotional well... | 44m 57s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 |  Bad Therapy, Better Training, and the Promise of AI | Dan responds to listener feedback on topics including AI in psychotherapy, therapy experiences, mental health classification systems, and therapist training. He shares his insights, personal stories, and discusses future directions in mental health practice and research in psychotherapy. Podcast contact page https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/contact.html HiTOP website https://www.hitop-system.org/ The Practitioner’s Guide to the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders — Guilfo... | 38m 03s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  Why Suicidal Thoughts Don’t Always Lead to Action with Dr. David Klonsky (Encore) | Revisit our conversation with Dr. David Klonsky, Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia studying suicide, the parsimonious models of suicide, and the better understanding of suicide motivations and warning signs. Dr. Klonsky dives deep into the Three-Step Theory of Suicide, explaining why some people consider suicide and some attempt suicide. He shares his experience in martial arts and how it has influenced his understanding of the mental and emotiona... | 1h 07m 17s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 |  How to Scale Mental Health Care Without Losing the Science with Dr. Soo Jeong Youn | In part 2 with Dr. Soo Jeong Youn, she highlights the evolving metrics for patient engagement and the critical factors that contribute to the success of health startups. Dan and Dr. Soo Jeong Youn discusses the rigorous vetting process for mental health products, the adaptation of these products for diverse patient needs, and the importance of research and data in developing effective treatments. Then, Dr. Soo Jeong Youn shares insights from her experience at Equip Health, focusing on compreh... | 52m 58s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 |  When Research Gets Closer to Practice with Dr. Soo Jeong Youn | In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Soo Jeong Youn, a clinical psychologist and Research Director for Equip. Dr. Soo Jeong Youn shares her early interests in mental health, the discovery of the therapeutic alliance, and her transition to psychotherapy process research. She covers her experiences in graduate school, the significance of implementation science, and the impact of COVID-19 on mental health services, leading to innovations in the private sector. Then, Dan and Dr. Soo Jeong Youn d... | 46m 35s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 |  How to Make Therapy Work for More People with Dr. Pim Cuijpers | Dr. Pim Cuijpers returns! In part two, Dan and Dr. Cuijpers explore the evolving landscape of psychotherapy, particularly in the context of AI and digital tools. They discuss the risks and benefits of AI in therapy, the importance of simplifying psychotherapy, and the need for effective training for therapists. Dr. Cuijpers emphasizes the significance of understanding the mechanisms behind psychotherapy and the necessity for large-scale research to improve treatment outcomes. Then, Dr. Cuijpe... | 44m 04s | ||||||
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| 4/14/26 |  How Psychotherapy Actually Gets Better with Dr. Pim Cuijpers | Our guest this week is Dr. Pim Cuijpers, director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Dissemination of Psychological Interventions in Amsterdam and professor emeritus of Clinical Psychology at the Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute. Dan and Dr. Cuijpers explore the evolution of psychotherapy, focusing on the importance of prevention, the challenges in accessing therapy, and the need for innovation in treatment me... | 35m 56s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 |  So... I Made a Website! | Check out the one-stop shop to access all past Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology podcasts and videos and to get even more from the show! Visit psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com! Send us Fan Mail For more episodes, video versions, updates, and links related to the show visit: https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/ | 3m 52s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 |  What Happens in Psychedelic Therapy with Dr. Jason Luoma | In part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Luoma, he and Dan discuss the complexities of psychedelic research, including the regulatory hurdles and safety requirements that can complicate and increase costs. Dr. Luoma explores the promising psychedelics currently under investigation, such as psilocybin and MDMA, and emphasizes the importance of integration in making psychedelic experiences meaningful. Finally, Dr. Luoma gives an overview of the Portland Institute for Psychedelic Science, which ai... | 35m 03s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 |  Psychedelics, Psychotherapy, and What Actually Helps with Dr. Jason Luoma | Dan welcomes Dr. Jason Luoma: a researcher, practitioner, and co-founder of the Portland Institute for Psychadelic Science; the Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center; & host of the Research Matters Podcast. Dr. Louma sheds light on the the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, exploring its potential to help individuals struggling with deep shame and self-hatred. He highlights the importance of context in administering psychedelics, the critica... | 29m 21s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 |  How to Keep a Mental Health Tool Alive with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk | Dan is joined by Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, a Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the UBC Psychotherapy Program and founder of HeadsUpGuys.org. In part 2 of this conversation with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, Dan and Dr. Ogrodniczuk dive into the operational aspects of running HeadsUpGuys.org, including team dynamics and funding challenges. Dr. Ogrodniczuk discusses the evolution of the site, the importance of community support, and the role of staff with lived experience. Then, Dr. Ogrodniczuk share... | 31m 19s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 |  Building a Mental Health Tool People Actually Use: The Making of HeadsUpGuys.org with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk | Dan is joined by Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, a Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the UBC Psychotherapy Program and founder of HeadsUpGuys.org. In the first episode of 2026, Dan and Dr. Ogrodniczuk discuss the inception and evolution of HeadsUpGuys.org, a men's mental health resource. Dr. Ogrodniczuk explains the importance of the website which creates a welcoming and anonymous space for men seeking help, the significance of the user experience, and the development of the site's self-guided co... | 33m 13s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 |  Emotional Arousal & Meaning Making with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone | Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone picks up from last episode to discuss the intricate relationship between emotional arousal and therapeutic processes. He emphasizes the importance of understanding emotional arousal not just as a standalone phenomenon but as a part of a broader context that includes meaning-making and narrative. Then, Dan and Dr. Pascual-Leone dive into the sequential transformation of emotions, highlighting how the order of emotional experiences can significantly impact therapeutic ... | 54m 20s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 |  Unraveling Emotional Change with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone | Welcome back! Dan is joined once again by Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone, clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Windsor, Canada. In this episode, Dr. Pascual-Leone emphasizes the importance of empirical research over hunches in developing therapeutic approaches. He covers the non-linear process of writing a book, the five principles of emotion change, and the significance of reducing intensity, noticing feelings, and expressing emotions. Then, Dan and Dr. Pascual-L... | 53m 58s | ||||||
| 11/12/25 |  ENCORE! We Can't Predict Suicide, So What Should We Do? With Dr. Matthew Large | In this encore presentation, Dan and Dr. Matthew Large, a Conjoint Professor in the School of Psychiatry at UNSW Sydney, discuss the progresses and changes in the field of mental health. Dan and Dr. Large delve into the limitations of Suicide Risk Assessment, the closure of asylums, and the improvement in the treatment of mental illness. Dr. Large discuss on how risk assessment is not clinically helpful and how suicide is a complex and unpredictable phenomenon. Send us Fan Mail For mor... | 59m 03s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 |  Facilitating Autonomous vs Controlled Motivation: Our Kids to our Clients with Dr. Richard Koestner | In part 2 with Dr. Richard Koestner, we discuss the concept of hyper-parenting, the pressures parents face regarding their children's achievements, and the importance of balancing autonomy and limit-setting in parenting. Dr. Koestner also explores how these principles apply to education, emphasizing the need for fostering autonomous motivation among students. The discussion further delves into the complexities of goal setting, the impact of external rewards on intrinsic motivation, and the ro... | 41m 57s | ||||||
| 10/28/25 |  Building Autonomy, Motivation, Identity, & Self Determination with Dr. Richard Koestner | This week's guest is Dr. Richard Koestner, a professor of Psychology at McGill University where he has conducted research on human motivation for 25 years. Dr. Koestner discusses the importance of autonomy in motivation, contrasting autonomous motivation with controlled motivation, and emphasizes the role of values in guiding personal interests. Dan and Dr. Koestner explore the complexities of autonomy, including the distinction between reactive and reflective autonomy, and offers insights i... | 43m 58s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 |  The Evolution of Psychotherapy: From the DSM to the Unified Protocol with Dr. David Barlow | Dan is joined by Dr. David Barlow, psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University. Dr. Barlow is back! Dan and Dr. Barlow pick right up to explore the evolution of psychopathology classification, the advancements in treatment protocols, and the development of transdiagnostic approaches in psychotherapy. Dr. Barlow discusses the historical context of psychiatric classification, the impact of DSM-III, the shift towards empirically derived systems, and the ... | 46m 30s | ||||||
| 10/14/25 |  Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Key Player in the Evolution of Psychotherapy with Dr. David Barlow | Dan is joined by Dr. David Barlow, psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University. Known for his world-renown research in anxiety disorders, Dr. Barlow joins Dan to discuss the evolution of psychological practices, particularly the transition from traditional behavioral therapy to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Dr. Barlow highlights the historical context of therapy practices, the debates surrounding cognitive and behavioral approaches, the misconce... | 49m 24s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 |  How Gloria Tests and Coaches Dr. Carl Rogers with Dr. David Kealy | Dr. David Kealy, associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, returns for part two on how patients coach and test their psychiatrists. Dan and Dr. Kealy watch and comment on the much-studied video of Dr. Carl Rogers and the patient, "Gloria." From the video, Dr. Kealy points out how she tests and coaches Dr. Rogers during their psychotherapy session. Taking moments from the video, Dr. Kealy highlights Gloria's needs for open communication, t... | 43m 34s | ||||||
| 9/30/25 |  How Patients Coach and Test their Psychotherapists with Dr. David Kealy | This week's guest is Dr. David Kealy, associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia. Dan and Dr. Kealy dive into Control Mastery Theory, exploring its principles, particularly the concepts of pathogenic beliefs, testing, and coaching within therapeutic contexts. Dr. Kealy discusses the importance of understanding a patient's internal struggles and how these beliefs can impact their relationships and self-acceptance. The conversation also highlights... | 50m 11s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
22 placements across 20 markets.
Chart Positions
22 placements across 20 markets.