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The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health
The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health

The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health

I'm Keith Kurlander, with Dr. Will Van Derveer, Co-Founders of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and Integrative Psychiatry Centers, and this is the podcast where we explore what it takes to achieve optimal mental health. If you want to learn about cutting-edge psychology that help people reach their highest potential then this is the show for you! Have a question, please email us at info@psychiatryinstitute.com

Available Episodes 10

Psychedelic therapy has proven to be one of the biggest breakthrough treatments in the mental health industry, especially for individuals with treatment-resistant conditions. Although the demand will continue to increase over the next few years, there won’t be enough providers to meet that demand. Listen in as we discuss the current status of psychedelic therapy including Ketamine, MDMA & Psilocybin, and why now is a great time to get trained as a psychedelic-assisted therapy provider and understand the business of psychedelic therapy.

 

Shownotes: 

  • Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolution - 2:55

  • A Treatment For Effective Healing - 7:13

  • So Why Psychedelic Therapy? - 8:38

  • Is Psychedelic Therapy Right For Your Practice? - 15:51

  • Ketamine’s Benefits - 18:31

  • Access To Care - 28:38

  • How To Qualify As A Psychedelic Therapist - 31:46

  • Why You Need To Collaborate With A Medical Provider - 35:48

 

To Learn More:

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re re-releasing one of our most popular podcast episodes featuring women’s health expert and New York Times Bestselling author, Dr. Sara Gottfried. In this episode, Dr. Gottfried talks about the unique challenges women face at different stages in life and how those challenges can often impact their mental and physical health. She’ll also share how women can be empowered in their health by learning more about the connection between their bodies and brains. 

Shownotes:

  • Getting Into Women’s Health - 2:37
  • A Transcendental Birth Experience - 12:23
  • Hormones And Differences - 23:34
  • The Impacts of Social Media On Teenage Women - 34:28
  • Cortisol, Stress and Hormones - 40:28
  • Why the Endocrine System is Important - 47:13

To learn more, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/

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Want more? For show notes and more information, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/

Sign up for our newsletter and to receive ongoing information for optimal mental health: email.psychiatryinstitute.com

If you’re a provider visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/

If you’re interested in patient care visit: www.psychiatrycenters.com

For provider education reach out to:  info@psychiatryinstitute.com

For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com

 

Self-determination is a concept in psychology that refers to having a significant influence over your life, such as the direction and fulfillment of your career, relationships, finances, and the impact you have on the world. Although levels of self-determination vary greatly between individuals and their unique circumstances, there are a handful of things you can do in order to increase the likelihood of life going in the direction that you want. 

In the first two episodes of this series, Keith talked about how to release values that aren’t your own and discover values that are true to who you are. In the final episode, Keith will share several steps you can take to live in accordance with your values and manifest the life you desire. 

Shownotes:

  • How I Discovered Who I Am - 1:28
  • Hacking Your Values Into Action - 6:03
  • You Need An Inventory - 8:16
  • Implementing Strategies - 14:12
  • Realizing A Vision - 18:45
  • Setting Up Values Driven Goals - 20:02

To learn more, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com

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Want more? For show notes and more information, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/

Sign up for our newsletter and to receive ongoing information for optimal mental health: email.psychiatryinstitute.com

If you’re a provider visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/

If you’re interested in patient care visit: www.psychiatrycenters.com

For provider education reach out to:  info@psychiatryinstitute.comFor patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com

We all want to live the life that we desire, which includes being able to be our most authentic selves even when it seems risky. But in order to be your true self, you have to first know who you are and that means knowing your values. 

In last week’s episode, Keith talked about how to release values that aren’t your own. In this episode, he’ll discuss how you can learn who you are by identifying your values. He’ll also share five eye-opening questions to help you identify your values which will ultimately enable you to hack your behavioral system and create the life you want.

Shownotes:

  • Taking A Big Risk - 2:51
  • I Must Be Myself - 6:25
  • An Individual’s Search For Meaning - 9:07
  • Live A Values-Based Life - 13:53
  • Behavioral Systems At Play - 22:43
  • A Hierarchy Of Values - 27:14

To learn more visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/

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Want more? For show notes and more information, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/

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If you’re a provider visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/

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For provider education reach out to:  info@psychiatryinstitute.com

For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com

Many of us understand the importance of living a values-based life. However, most people don’t feel fully aligned in their career and consider it a sacrifice. This incongruence can cause stress and lead to significant symptoms of anxiety and depression. In part one of this 3-part series, Keith discusses how easy it can be to find yourself misaligned in a career and what you can do about it. He’ll share his own story of entering the workforce feeling incongruent, and a unique exercise that you can use to release values that aren’t your own. Ultimately, many people want to feel that they can be themselves serving in a career where they see they have something meaningful to contribute.

Shownotes:

  • Career Is a Big Part of Our Lives - 3:17
  • Inner Conflict of Making The Wrong Career Choice - 9:21
  • Shocking Employee Statistics - 13:55
  • The Panic of Living In Somebody Else’s Values - 18:35
  • An Exercise to Help You Release Values That Aren’t Your Own  - 27:13

To learn more, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/

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For provider education reach out to:  info@psychiatryinstitute.com

For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com

Parenting is undoubtedly a rewarding journey. Raising children and guiding them often feels fulfilling and meaningful. But it can also come with challenges. 

In this episode, we’re joined by the co-owners of Solutions Parenting Support, Hilary Moses and Jen Murphy. During our time together, we’ll discuss the work they do to provide support for adolescents, young adults, and their parents and what to do when treatments have failed your adolescent. 

Shownotes: How It All Started - 5:56 Out-of-home Treatment - 10:09 Helping Parents Out - 11:41 Connecting With Your Child - 13:43

To learn more about Hilary Moses and Jen Murphy:

https://solutionsparentingsupport.com/who-we-are/hilary-moses

https://solutionsparentingsupport.com/who-we-are/jen-murphy

H.O.M.E.: Strategies for making home a SUCCESS during and after treatment

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For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com

Trauma doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can be impacted by trauma at any time, including us providers. So what happens when the healer needs healing? That’s what we’ll discuss in today’s episode.

Join us for part two of this series as we continue our conversation with Dr. Rola Hallam. Not only will we discuss the revolutionary treatment options that now exist for helping others overcome trauma, but we’ll also talk about how we, as providers, can work to heal our trauma.

Show notes:

  • The Fracturing of the Spirit - 3:57
  • Spiritual Healing Tools - 6:09
  • A Powerless Savior - 10:30
  • A Healing Presence - 15:35
  • A Renewed Mission - 17:20
  • 3 Ways of Starting A Meaningful Cause - 20:48

To learn more about Dr. Rola Hallam:

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For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com

In this episode, Dr. Rola Hallam, an award-winning doctor known for her deep passion for global health and humanitarian work during the war in Syria, shares her experience of overcoming trauma as a provider. She’ll talk about her journey to becoming a doctor, her mission-driven work in Syria and other war zones, and her work as a trauma-informed life coach.

Shownotes:

  • Born to become a Doctor - 4:28
  • The Calling to Save Lives - 6:32
  • The Horror of War - 7:41
  • The Cost of Helping - 8:36
  • Inadequate Equipment and Helplessness - 10:03
  • Discovering Trauma - 11:00
  • Trauma Seeps Into Every Cell in us - 12:03
  • Burnout and Falling Into Darkness - 19:00

To learn more about Dr. Rola Hallam:

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If you’re interested in patient care visit: www.psychiatrycenters.com

For provider education reach out to: info@psychiatryinstitute.com

For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com

During the last few episodes, we talked about the role that money plays in our lives, past experiences that have shaped our views around money, and the importance of preparing financially for the future. In today’s episode, we wrap up this series by sharing some practical tips that can help you get on the way.

Shownotes:

  • Invest In Future Self - 3:18
  • Like A Plant In A Pot - 3:59
  • Having A Safety Net - 6:05
  • Saving Builds Momentum - 8:25
  • Financial “Entropy” - 11:08
  • Is Budgeting Right For You? - 13:29

To learn more, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/

*** How you can help others in a big way... If you enjoy the Higher Practice Podcast, please leave a quick review on the Apple Podcast app. It makes a big difference in getting the word out to other people who will benefit from this podcast. Simply, click on the show on your podcast app>scroll down to the bottom of all the episodes>in the ratings and reviews section tap stars to rate>click write a review.

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If you’re interested in patient care visit: www.psychiatrycenters.com

For provider education reach out to: info@psychiatryinstitute.com

For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com

It’s a new year which means many people are reevaluating their goals and establishing new ones. With that comes an opportunity to think about your financial future. What does financial freedom mean? How can you build wealth to support your lifestyle even when you’re not actively bringing in income? How can you invest in yourself by preparing financially for your future?

While money can be a touchy subject, it affects various aspects of your life. Just think about how many choices you make that are dependent on your financial situation. In part three of this series on the psychology of money, we’ll discuss all of the above questions, plus we’ll share some good money habits you can use to get on the road to financial freedom.

Show notes:

  • A Realization About Preparing for the Future - 2:56
  • Planning Today Could Save You In the Future - 9:09
  • Financial Freedom Versus Retirement - 12:12
  • Deciding What You Want Financially - 19:50
  • Empowerment Through Education - 22:40

To learn more, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/

*** How you can help others in a big way... If you enjoy the Higher Practice Podcast, please leave a quick review on the Apple Podcast app. It makes a big difference in getting the word out to other people who will benefit from this podcast. Simply, click on the show on your podcast app>scroll down to the bottom of all the episodes>in the ratings and reviews section tap stars to rate>click write a review.

Want more? For show notes and more information, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/

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For provider education reach out to: info@psychiatryinstitute.com

For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com