Interoception: Sensory Deprivation to Treat Anxiety & Other Conditions

Imagine the ultimate quiet, as you float soundlessly in the peaceful safety of weightless comfort. 

What exactly is Interoception, and how can we harness our awareness of internal signals to improve our mental health? Join psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Reid, as she speaks with psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Sahib Khalsa, MD, PhD.

Topics we Discuss:
*What exactly is a panic attack?
*What do we mean by Interoception?
*How can a soundless float tank lead to relief from mental health challenges?
*What is hopeful about research in this area?

Dr. Sahib Khalsa is the Director of Clinical Operations at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He received his MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Iowa, then completed his residency training in Psychiatry at UCLA. 

Dr. Khalsa’s research investigates the role of interoception in mental and physical health, with a focus on understanding how changes in internal physiological states influence body perception and the functioning of the human nervous system. His work was recently featured on NPR’s TED Radio Hour series titled “Body Electric.”

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Listen up! Women who've been told they have "low" sexual desire do NOT want to miss this enlightening conversation.  Learn about the crucial influence of social and cultural aspects of sexuality and desire as psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Reid, speaks with social psychologist, Dr. Emily Harris, PhD, about a fascinating new theory of low sexual desire in women partnered with men.

Topics we Discuss:
*Why are women often blamed for low sexual desire?
*What does inequity in household tasks have to do with sexual desire?
*Does the objectification of women influence low sexual desire?
*What are options to truly improve sexual desire in women?

Dr. Emily Harris, PhD, is a social psychology researcher at the University of Melbourne. She studies sex from a feminist perspective, exploring how our attitudes about gender can shape experiences of desire and orgasms. In particular, she is interested in how heteronormative and sexist worldviews can constrain sexual and relationship wellbeing.

References from Episode:
Article: The Heteronormativity Theory of Low Sexual Desire in Women Partnered with Men.

(Episode originally released 6-13-22)

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During some of our most difficult moments, genetic counselors can help us make critical decisions about our health and the future of our family members. 

Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she learns all about genetic counseling from Laynie Dratch, ScM, Certified Genetic counselor. 

Discussed in this Episode:
1) How does the "counseling" part of genetic counseling work?
2) Why is Laynie so concerned about the increase in direct-to-consumer genetics testing like 23 and Me?
3) How does she help individuals through the identity challenges when they learn about genetic risks?
4) What gives her hope in the field of neurological genetics?

References from Episode
Ambiguous Loss with Pauline Boss, Ph.D. https://www.ambiguousloss.com/
Jehannine C. Austin on Polygenic Risks in Psychiatric Disorders https://medgen.med.ubc.ca/jehannine-austin/
Penn Frontotemporal Dementia Center https://pennftdcenter.wordpress.com/

Laynie Dratch, ScM CGC is a board-certified genetic counselor for the Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Center and Penn Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Center in the Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests include the lived experiences of individuals at risk of developing ALS/FTD spectrum disorders, and genetic counseling access and service delivery. 

Laynie completed her master’s in genetic counseling at the Johns Hopkins University / National Institutes of Health genetic counseling training program and completed her undergraduate studies at Colgate University where she graduated summa cum laude with a BA in neuroscience and a minor in psychology.

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*What if those diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease could still expect years of meaningful life?

*How can we lessen the unfair and damaging stigma around this illness?

Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews Dr. Gayatri Devi, MD, neurologist and author of The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias. 

Dr. Gayatri Devi has focused her entire career on promoting brain health and quality of life in neurologic disease. She is board-certified in Neurology, Pain Medicine, Psychiatry, and Brain Injury Medicine as well as Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry.

Dr. Gayatri's website: https://nybrain.org/
Jennifer Reid, MD: thereflectivedoc.com

Discussed in this Episode:
1) The harmful myths about disease course in Alzheimer's
2) Proper diagnosis of dementia, and why it is so often missed in doctors' offices
3) New, effective treatments for slowing disease progression
4) How women and men respond differently to a dementia diagonsis

Dr. Devi is currently the director of Park Avenue Neurology and an Attending Physician at Lenox Hill Hospital | Northwell Health as well as a Clinical Professor of Neurology at Downstate Medical Center. Her research focuses on the optimal treatment of stroke, cognitive loss, and pain.

Dr. Devi has been featured in multiple news outlets, including the BBC, NY Times and Wall Street journal, and has written several books. She is neurologic consultant to the NY State Committee for Physician Health and the NFL Players Association.

Born and raised in India, the daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter of physicians, Dr. Devi continues a tradition of caring that began 140 years ago.

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More and more women are living and thriving far beyond breast cancer. The journey is difficult, but there are amazingly committed providers working to help us succeed. One of them just happens to be Dr. Reid's big sister.
 
Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews Jodi Brehm, MD, an award-winning breast surgeon and women's health advocate with Advocate Health Systems in Wisconsin. 

Dr. Brehm's professional goal has always been to help her patients through their breast cancer journey with empathy, support, and encouragement—there is life after breast cancer.

We Discuss:
1) Dr. Brehm's recommendation for mammograms: how often, what type?
2) Risk factors for breast cancer and how to protect yourself.
3) The treatment pathway after breast cancer diagnoses, and why outcomes are so much better in recent years.

References from Episode:
Susan B. Komen Organization https://www.komen.org/

Dr. Jodi Brehm attended the University of North Dakota for her undergraduate and medical school degrees and completed her general surgery residency at Rush University, Medical Center. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been a practicing breast surgeon since 2008. She has also been awarded the Business Journal Women of Influence Award in the category of Innovation and has been elected a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2015, nominated by her fellow physicians for excellence in clinical care.

When not at the hospital, her favorite things to do are spending time with her husband and three children, riding horse, and adding to her growing menagerie of pets. She thinks her kid sister is very cool. 

Dr. Brehm: https://care.aurorahealthcare.org/doctors/jodi-l-brehm-mount-pleasant-general-surgery

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Narratives in the media proclaim dramatic numbers and frightening health risks around sleep problems, but what do they get wrong? And how should we approach insomnia when “working harder” at sleep actually can make things worse? 

Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews Dr. Christopher Winter, a neurologist, sleep specialist, author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How To Fix It as well as The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired or Irritable Child May Have A Sleep Disorder--And How To Help. In addition to working with numerous professional sports organizations to help their athletes optimize sleep, he is the host of the podcast Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter which has consistently ranked as one of the most popular medical podcasts in the country. He is also the host of the Sleep.com series Sleeping Around with Dr. Chris Winter.

Dr. Christopher Winter has practiced sleep medicine and neurology in Charlottesville, Virginia since 2004, but has been involved with sleep medicine and sleep research since 1993. Currently he is the owner of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine clinic and CNSM Consulting.

Dr. Winter's website: wchriswinter.com
wchriswinter@gmail.com
Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok: @drchriswinter

Jennifer Reid, MD: thereflectivedoc.com

References from Episode:
Book: The Problem of Sleep by William C. Dement, MD, PhD

Sites for Additional Resources:
CBT-i Coach: App for CBT-Insomnia https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/cbticoach_app_public.asp

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Concerned about your aging loved ones?

In today's episode, hear about the remarkable ongoing research in Alzheimer's Disease, including advances in diagnosis and treatment. Every year there are more options to slow memory loss and prolong meaningful life, bringing hope to individuals around the world.

Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews Jason Karlawish, MD, a professor of medicine, medical ethics and health policy, and neurology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He is co-associate director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and co-director of the Penn Memory Center. He also directs the Penn Program on Precision Medicine for the Brain, which examines the bioethics of aging with a focus on diseases of the brain such as Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body disease.  

A writer, Dr. Karlawish is also committed to translating science into society. His most recent book is titled, The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture and Politics Turned a Rare Disease Into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It.

References from Episode:
Penn Memory Center https://pennmemorycenter.org/

Sites for Additional Resources:
Eldercare Locator https://eldercare.acl.gov
National Adult Day Services Association (www.nadsa.org)

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What exactly is psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy? And could it change the entire field of psychiatry?

In today's episode, hear about the remarkable research in psilocybin (mushrooms), with potential for powerful relief from depression, addiction, and end-of-life despair.

Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews Dr. Bit Yaden, MD,  assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and research scientist at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. 

We discuss:
1) The current state of research in psychedelics: separating the hype from the data
2) The nuts and bolts of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy with psilocybin: how is it done?
3) Who may benefit from psychedelics?
4) What does Dr. Yaden think about psychedelics at a population level?

References from Episode:
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research hopkinspsychedelic.org
Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Timeline
Book: The Varieties of Spiritual Experience: 21st Century Research and Perspectives by Dr. David Yaden and Dr. Andrew Newberg

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Women in science are truly changing lives, every single day.

In today's episode, hear about one legend in psychology, Dr. Myrna Weissman, PhD, a co-creator of Interpersonal Psychotherapy, an evidence-based treatment for depression recommended by the WHO.

Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews Dr. Weissman, Chief of the Division of Translational Epidemiology at the NY State Psychiatric Institute and a co-creator of Interpersonal Therapy with her late husband, Dr. Gerald Klerman, MD. She has been the author or a co-author of over 600 scientific articles and chapters, and 12 books, including The Guide to Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Dr. Myrna Weissman is a Diana Goldman Kemper Family Professor of Epidemiology in Psychiatry, at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Mailman School of Public health at Columbia University. 

We discuss:
1) Her new book, coming soon, and why it will be free for all!!
2) Why a simple idea like IPT has become so broadly effective
3) Examples of the worldwide applications of IPT
4) Her beautiful dedication to her late husband, Dr. Klerman

References from Episode:
International Society of Interpersonal Therapy (ISIPT) https://interpersonalpsychotherapy.org/
Upcoming ISIPT Conference https://www.isiptcon2024.com/

*Note: suicide is mentioned briefly in this episode
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Are you or a loved one struggling with bipolar disorder? Or worried about mood swings and periods of depression? This episode could change your life. 

Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews nationally recognized Bipolar Disorder expert, Dr. Claudia Baldassano, MD, about her frequent conversations with patients, volunteering her practical tips and message of hope. 

We discuss:
1) Dr. B's approach for guiding young patients through a first diagnosis
2) Her recommendations re: alcohol and marijuana
3) A message of hope and support for individuals and family members living with bipolar disorder

Seeking answers for you or your loved one?  Dr. Baldassano sees individuals from all over the country for a comprehensive, state-of-the-art consultation at the  University of Pennsylvania Mood Disorders Treatment Program.
 
References from Episode:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide by Dr. David Miklowitz

Dr. Claudia Baldassano is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her residency training in both Neurology and Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital and fellowship at the Harvard Bipolar Program before joining Penn in 2000.  She is also the recipient of numerous teaching awards including The Robert Dunning Dripps Memorial Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education. 

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