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How to Scale Mental Health Care Without Losing the Science with Dr. Soo Jeong Youn

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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 ...

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How to Make Therapy Work for More People with Dr. Pim Cuijpers
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How to Make Therapy Work for More People with Dr. Pim Cuijpers

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Dr. Pim Cuijpers returns! In part two, Dan and Dr. Cuijpers explore the evolving landscape of psychotherapy, particularly in the context of AI and dig...

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So... I Made a Website!

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Psychedelics, Psychotherapy, and What Actually Helps with Dr. Jason Luoma
Ep. 81

Psychedelics, Psychotherapy, and What Actually Helps with Dr. Jason Luoma

March 24, 2026 · 29:21

Dan welcomes Dr. Jason Luoma:  a researcher, practitioner, and co-founder of the Portland Institute for Psychadelic Science; the Portland Psychot...

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Building a Mental Health Tool People Actually Use: The Making of HeadsUpGuys.org with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk
Ep. 79

Building a Mental Health Tool People Actually Use: The Making of HeadsUpGuys.org with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk

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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...

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Unraveling Emotional Change with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone
Ep. 77

Unraveling Emotional Change with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone

December 3, 2025 · 53:58

Welcome back! Dan is joined once again by Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone, clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Windsor, C...

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Facilitating Autonomous vs Controlled Motivation: Our Kids to our Clients with Dr. Richard Koestner
Ep. 75

Facilitating Autonomous vs Controlled Motivation: Our Kids to our Clients with Dr. Richard Koestner

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In part 2 with Dr. Richard Koestner, we discuss the concept of hyper-parenting, the pressures parents face regarding their children's achievements, an...

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The Evolution of Psychotherapy: From the DSM to the Unified Protocol with Dr. David Barlow
Ep. 73

The Evolution of Psychotherapy: From the DSM to the Unified Protocol with Dr. David Barlow

October 21, 2025 · 46:30

Dan is joined by Dr. David Barlow, psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at Boston University. Dr. Barlow is back! Dan and ...

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