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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 ment ...
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Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy

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Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn’t conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there’s no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she’ll bring listeners, she believe ...
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Bridget sits down with Ravi Gupta to unpack Trump’s big win and the divides that continue to shape today’s political landscape. They dive into the intense emotions stirred up by the election, the tough truths facing both political parties, and the personal challenges of navigating political differences within families. Together, they explore what t…
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In this episode, we explore the emotional toll of burnout on healthcare professionals with Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and Chief Wellness Officer at the University of Tennessee System. Burnout often manifests as depersonalization—a form of emotional detachment that shields clinicians from the relentless trauma they witness. Dr. Gold delves into …
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Bridget sits down with Laurie Kaye to discuss her book, Confessions of A Rock N’ Roll Name-Dropper which covers her life leading up to conducting John Lennon's final interview on December 8th, 1980, hours before his tragic death. They cover her journey from a young music enthusiast in LA to becoming a respected rock journalist, including her pivota…
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Bridget sits down with Erika Sanzi, the Director of Outreach at Parents Defending Education (PDE), an organization dedicated to addressing ideological biases in schools. She and Bridget discuss PDE’s mission to bring political neutrality back into classrooms, the indoctrination of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and gender identity policies in schools, …
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In this episode, Dr. David Puder, alongside guests Rachel Blackston and Dr. Eric Bender, dives into the psychological insights presented in Pixar's Inside Out 2. Together, they explore the complex emotional world of adolescence, focusing on the challenges Riley faces as she navigates new emotions—like Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment—that reflect c…
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Max Meyer joins Bridget to talk about the new tech magazine he just launched Arena. They discuss Arena's mission to be on the side of the future and the people building it, his desire to offer a tech magazine that's an alternative to the other big name tech magazines out there that seem focused on demoralizing people about the future and making the…
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Mary Katharine Ham, a Fox News contributor and former CNN commentator, sits down with Bridget for a frank yet fun conversation about whether or not either one of them will vote for Trump. The decision rests not on a choice between Trump and Kamala, but a choice about whether or not they can bring themselves to vote for Trump, even though they low k…
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Author Brendan O’Neill joins Bridget to talk about his book, After The Pogrom: 7 October, Israel and The Crisis of Civilization. They discuss the aftermath of Hamas's attack on October 7th, 2023, what it told us about the West, the lure of barbarism, the rise of antisemitism, why we shouldn’t be allowed to forget what happened on October 7th, and w…
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is known for its complexity, but how should clinicians approach treatment? In this episode, Dr. Michael Cummings joins us to explore the role of medications in managing BPD, when to use them, and why psychotherapy remains the cornerstone of treatment. From pharmacotherapy to alternative approaches like exercise…
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Journalist and author of Go Woke, Go Broke, Charlie Gasparino, sits down with Bridget for a frank and fun conversation about the state of journalism, "wokeness," the progressive radicalization of corporate America, and the financial fallout they’re seeing as a result. They discuss the need for journalists to be fair in their reporting, allowing for…
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Join Dr. David Puder and renowned psychopharmacologist Dr. Michael Cummings as they dive deep into the complex relationship between psychiatric medications and weight gain. In this episode, they explore the metabolic challenges posed by antipsychotic medications, focusing on cutting-edge solutions like GLP-1 agonists. Whether you're a mental health…
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Bridget sits down with psychiatrist Dr. David Puder, for a wide ranging discussion about about the challenges of working with severely ill patients, the importance of empathy in therapy, and the societal impact of social media on mental health, the difficulties of motivating patients to exercise, and the complexities of medication in psychiatric tr…
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Benji Backer, author of The Conservative Environmentalist, sits down with Bridget to discuss how environmentalism became a partisan issue in America and what he’s doing about it. They talk about the politicization of environmental issues, his road trip around the country in an electric vehicle, water scarcity and its solutions, the problem with dat…
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In this episode, we explore the innovative work of Dr. Paul L. Wachtel, a leading psychologist known for his integrative approach to psychotherapy. Dr. Wachtel challenges single-framework therapy models, advocating for a flexible approach that draws from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and other modalities. We discuss his concept o…
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Kat Timpf returns to talk about her new book I Used To Like You Until…: (How Binary Thinking Divides Us). She and Bridget discuss her career trajectory, how she wound up on Fox News, getting into stand-up comedy, her marriage and impending motherhood. They cover how truly strange pregnancy is, the assumption that something will always go wrong, the…
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Bridget sits down with comedian and writer for The Daily Show, Dina Hashem to talk about her new comedy special Dark Little Whispers. They discuss Dina’s unexpected entry into comedy, how she started writing for The Daily Show, how crazy the COVID times actually were and how much we’ve supressed, the challenges of self-promotion, being your own bra…
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In this episode, Dr. David Puder and Liam Browning delve into the ancient practice of sauna and modern heat exposure therapies, exploring how they influence both physical and mental health. From boosting cardiovascular and cognitive health to potentially alleviating symptoms of depression and chronic diseases, this discussion reveals the science be…
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Glenn Beck returns to discuss his new book, a dystopian young adult novel, Chasing Embers. They cover media bias, the role of AI in information dissemination, the growing political gap between the sexes amongst young people, the Trump assassination attempt, the shift from Biden to Harris, the influence of corporations on government, and the changin…
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of expressive writing and explore how turning your trauma into a narrative can lead to real mental and physical benefits. Join us as we break down the science behind the Expressive Writing Paradigm and share groundbreaking research by Dr. James Pennebaker and others. From reducing PTSD symptoms to…
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Comedian and host of Normal World, Dave Landau, sits down with Bridget for a fun conversation about how they should start their own morning show, Dave’s childhood in Detroit, their respective struggles with addiction, Agent Orange, AIDS, parents with mental illness, dealing with Satanists in rehab, their experiences in mental hospitals, how Dave’s …
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Eating disorders are often understood through a medical or behavioral lens, focusing on symptom reduction. But what if we’ve overlooked something deeper—something rooted in the complex emotional lives of our patients? In this episode, Dr. Tom Wooldridge, a psychoanalyst and expert in eating disorders, joins Dr. David Puder to explore the psychoanal…
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Entrepreneur and CEO of Prospera, Erick Brimen, sits down with Bridget to discuss his plan for ending poverty. They discuss what makes a country wealthy vs. poor, the role of government, the difference between government and governance, the conditions which are necessary for human beings to flourish, creating the conditions for prosperity, and how …
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Jennifer Sey joins Bridget for a frank conversation about defending women’s sports and women’s spaces. They discuss Jennifer’s background as an elite gymnast and her later role in exposing abuse in the sport, the Larry Nassar scandal, Simone Biles bowing out of the Tokyo Olympics, and why no one should be risking their lives to win a medal. They co…
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There is an extensive history of psychiatry and politics intersecting. Perhaps the most visible flashpoint occurred during the 1964 presidential campaign and gave rise to a movement in organized psychiatry that has resulted in issuance of formal ethical guidance (the “Goldwater Rule”). In this episode, Dr. David Puder and Dr. Mark Mullen discuss th…
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Playwright Matthew Gasda sits down with Bridget to discuss his career and plays that explore the generational differences exacerbated by the internet. They cover the impact of smartphones and social media on young people, 2012 as a pivotal year, his experiences as a tutor, the declining writing skills among his students, his journey to becoming a p…
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Magatte Wade is an entrepreneur and advocate for African dignity and prosperity. She sits down with Bridget to discuss the root causes of Africa's economic struggles, challenging the common narratives about colonialism and racism. She argues that Africa's poverty stems from over-regulation and socialist policies that hinder entrepreneurship, and em…
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In this week’s episode, we continue our series on Adverse Childhood Experiences by delving deeper into the lasting effect of ACEs on the brain and body. We explore the intricate impact of ACEs on the HPA axis, inflammation, and neurobiology, shedding light on their role in various psychiatric disorders. We highlight how these changes may indicate a…
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Bridget sits down with Dr. Camilo Ortiz, a child psychologist and professor of psychology at Long Island University. They discuss the different perspective being an immigrant gives him on things Americans take for granted, the negative impact of overprotective parenting and the importance of allowing children to experience discomfort, distress, dis…
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Bridget sits down with photographer and comedian, Troy Conrad for a wide-ranging conversation covering how Troy got started in photography, shooting a Golden Age of comedy at the Comedy Store, the rare opportunity of knowing you’re in the middle of something special while you’re experiencing it, his experimentation with various religions and self-h…
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Wilfred Reilly returns to discuss his new book, Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me. He and Bridget talk about how there's a whole social science telling people two things - that Western society is one of the worst ever, and nobody knows it but the cool kids - and how his book works to debunk myths that have sprung up in American history. They cover th…
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Listening to The Shrink Next Door elicited a range of emotions in me, including angst, sadness, intrigue, and heartache. For those unfamiliar with the story, it revolves around a psychiatrist named Ike who isolates his patient, Marty, from his family, takes over his business, lives in his house, charges him over a million dollars, and makes him und…
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Batya Ungar-Sargon stops in to talk about her new book Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women, which focuses on the growing divide between the elite and working class in America. She and Bridget discuss the shift in political parties' attitudes towards the working class, Trump's appeal to blue-collar voters, the impac…
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Andrew Boryga sits down with Bridget to discuss his book Victim, a satire about a hustler from the Bronx who sees through the veneer of diversity initiatives and decides to cash in on the weaponization of identity politics. They talk about his journey as a writer, how the book changed over the 10 years it took to write, the evolution of the novel's…
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The purpose of this episode is to provide a clear and simple guide for clinicians on the diagnosis of complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and how it differs from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is intended to complement and add to recent episodes on attachment and trauma: 213: Reflective Functioning, 203 and 20…
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Comedian Dulcé Sloan sits down with Bridget for a conversation covering a wide range of topics including her approach to performing stand-up, dealing with rejection in the comedy industry, being a strong person out of necessity, how we all got traumatized as a planet during COVID, the importance of being nicer to yourself, and why she believes canc…
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Nellie Bowles sits down with Bridget to talk about her new book Morning After the Revolution: Dispatches From The Wrong Side of History, a critique on the progressive cultural movement and its impacts on journalism, education, healthcare, and society at large. They discuss the suppression of curiosity and dissenting viewpoints in media, gender theo…
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Bridget sits down with clinical psychologist Jonathan Shedler and they discuss the challenges of finding qualified therapists, the division between practicioners and researchers in the field and the effects of that division, the lack of public understanding about legitimate therapy credentials, and the danger of the trend towards brief, "evidence-b…
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