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Intended for both the professional and lay-person, Dr. Matthew Hicks will discuss a plethora of issues relating to mental health and a life well lived. Topics will include things like mindfulness, medication management, herbal medicine, diet, social skills, psychedelics, and much more. Some episodes will highlight and review new research, answer subscriber questions, interviews with experts and thought leaders, and include lots of helpful tips along the way.

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Intended for both the professional and lay-person, Dr. Matthew Hicks will discuss a plethora of issues relating to mental health and a life well lived. Topics will include things like mindfulness, medication management, herbal medicine, diet, social skills, psychedelics, and much more. Some episodes will highlight and review new research, answer subscriber questions, interviews with experts and thought leaders, and include lots of helpful tips along the way.

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English


Episodes

026 Orthomolecular Psychiatry with James Greenblatt

5/9/2023
In this episode I speak with James Greenblatt about orthomolecular psychiatry. A pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, James M. Greenblatt, MD, has treated patients since 1988. After receiving his medical degree and completing his psychiatry residency at George Washington University, Dr. Greenblatt completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Medical School. Dr. Greenblatt served as the Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, MA for nearly 20 years, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine. An acknowledged integrative medicine expert, educator, and author, Dr. Greenblatt has lectured internationally on the scientific evidence for nutritional interventions in psychiatry and mental illness. Through three decades of practice and research, Dr. Greenblatt is a leading contributor to helping physicians and patients understand the role of personalized medicine for mental illness. He is the author of eight books, including the best-seller, Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD. His updated edition of Answers to Anorexia was released in October 2021 and his newest book, Functional & Integrative Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal is available now. Dr. Greenblatt is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform dedicated to the personalized, evidence-based treatment of mental health. Psychiatry Redefined offers continuing online education, CME-approved courses, and webinars, and boasts the most comprehensive and scientifically-based professional fellowship for mental health providers, The Psychiatry Redefined Fellowship in Functional & Integrative Psychiatry. Useful links: https://www.jamesgreenblattmd.com/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show

Duration:00:27:51

025 Cannabis with Steve DeAngelo

5/1/2023
In this episode I speak with Steve DeAngelo about the cannabis industry. As a lifelong activist, author, educator, investor, and entrepreneur, he has spent more than four decades on the front lines of the cannabis reform movement. His most notable business achievements include co-founding Harborside-one of the first six dispensaries licensed in the United States-now a publicly-traded company on the Canadian Securities Exchange; Steep Hill Laboratory, the first cannabis analytics company; Arcview Group, the first dedicated cannabis investment network, and Last Prisoner Project, dedicated to fighting criminal injustice and reimagining drug policy Steve is the author of The Cannabis Manifesto and an originator of the wellness approach to understanding cannabis. He played a key role in the passage of Initiative 59, Washington DC’s medical cannabis law; the passage of Prop 64, California’s adult-use law; and successfully defended multiple legal attempts by US federal authorities to shutter the doors of Harborside. Useful links: https://stevedeangelo.com/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show Support the show

Duration:00:59:15

024 Physician Burnout with Rebekah Mills, PA

4/12/2022
In this episode I speak with physician assistant, Rebekah Mills, PA about burnout among healthcare professionals and what can be done about it. Useful links: https://www.warrenwellnessmd.com/cme-events-and-conferences https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show

Duration:00:38:17

023 Diagnosis with Greg Robillard, MFT

4/5/2022
In this episode I speak with family therapist, Greg Robillard, MFT about the art and science of mental health diagnosis. Useful links: https://www.treewellhealing.com/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show

Duration:00:42:34

022 Neuropsychoimmunology with Heather Zwickey, PhD

3/15/2022
In this episode I speak with immunologist Heather Zwickey, PhD about the fascinating science of psychoneuroimmunology. We discuss: Useful links https://www.heatherzwickey.com/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show

Duration:00:55:52

021 Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Mental Health with Dr. Kayla Harrop

1/27/2022
In this episode I speak with Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Kayla Harrop about the benefits of Chinese medicine in mental and physical health. Useful links returntoearth.healing@gmail.com https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show

Duration:00:58:47

020 Psychedelic Buddhism with Lama Mike Crowley

1/5/2022
In this episode I speak with the Author of Secret Drugs of Buddhism and teacher of the Kagyu lineage of Buddhism, Lama Mike Crowley. Useful links http://amritadzong.com/ https://bookshop.org/books/secret-drugs-of-buddhism-psychedelic-sacraments-and-the-origins-of-the-vajrayana/9780907791744 https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show

Duration:01:10:56

019 Herbal Medicine with Jillian Stansbury, ND

11/1/2021
In this episode I speak with naturopathic physician and herbalist Dr. Jillian Stansbury about herbal medicine and its implications in mental health. Useful links https://healingartsapothecary.org/ https://battlegroundhealingarts.com/ https://www.chelseagreen.com/writer/jill-stansbury/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show

Duration:01:02:48

018 - Exercise and Mental Health with Dr. Ose Okojie, ND

8/4/2021
In this episode I speak with naturopathic physician Ose Okojie about mental health and exercise. Useful links https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/psychiatry-psychotherapy-podcast/the-best-exercise-program-for-depression?rq=exercise https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7990819/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7436997/ https://impulse.appstate.edu/sites/impulse.appstate.edu/files/2006_06_05_Leuenberger.pdf https://www.okojiewellness.com/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show

Duration:00:49:33

017 Existentialism with Tal Sharabi, LPC

5/31/2021
I speak with Tal Sharabi, LPC about existentialism. We cover the philosophy, psychotherapy, and personal experience of existing in the world. The discussion includes a fair amount of psychedelic and Buddhist perspectives, as well as anecdotes about death, meaning, religion, spirituality, and what matters. Useful links https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show

Duration:01:44:09

016 Mental Health Crisis Peer Support with Kevin Fitts

2/11/2021
In this episode I speak with mental health advocate Kevin Fitts about mental health crisis peer support and the benefits and pitfalls of psychedelics in culture and medicine. Useful links http://omhca.org/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrative-psychiatry-review/id1478680845?uo=4 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yODU5NjcucnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09haGgWLcydTTrVJAVuALD Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=460683&refid=stpr TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Medical/Integrative-Psychiatry-Review-p1245161/ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-integrative-psychiatry-rev-49463380/ and many other podcasting platforms. Support the show

Duration:01:10:54

015 The Ketogenic Diet for Mental Health

10/1/2020
In this episode I speak with nutritionist Colleen Kuhn, RD about the science, benefits, and challenges of the ketogenic diet. Useful links https://www.nutritiontranslator.com/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show

Duration:00:31:35

014 Veterans, PTSD, and Psychedelics with Scott Slay

7/13/2020
In this episode, I speak with veteran and COO of Silo Wellness Retreats, Scott Slay. We share our military experiences and his struggle to find help with his PTSD until psychedelics changed his life. Useful links: https://siloretreats.com/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrative-psychiatry-review/id1478680845?uo=4 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yODU5NjcucnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09haGgWLcydTTrVJAVuALD Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=460683&refid=stpr TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Medical/Integrative-Psychiatry-Review-p1245161/ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-integrative-psychiatry-rev-49463380/ and many other podcasting platforms. Support the show

Duration:00:59:35

013 - Oregon's Psilocybin Service Initiative

6/10/2020
In this episode, I present a webinar on the Art and Science of Psilocybin Therapy. We also hear from Sam Chapman the campaign manager for IP 34 on the Oregon ballot measure to make psilocybin services available. Useful links: https://yesonip34.org/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by Ketsa Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show

Duration:01:17:20

012 - Vulnerability with Joey Cardella

4/22/2020
I speak with Joey Cardella, a life coach and friend about vulnerability, why it’s hard, how we cultivate it in ourselves, how it promotes creativity and authenticity, how vulnerability fits in with psychedelics, and we both share what is present in our lives around this issue. Useful links: http://joeycardella.com/home/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: American Vernacular by RAGE Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrative-psychiatry-review/id1478680845?uo=4 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yODU5NjcucnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09haGgWLcydTTrVJAVuALD Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=460683&refid=stpr TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Medical/Integrative-Psychiatry-Review-p1245161/ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-integrative-psychiatry-rev-49463380/ and many other podcasting platforms. Support the show

Duration:01:17:21

011 - Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with Will Barone, PsyD

2/28/2020
I speak with Will Barone, PsyD, a clinical psychologist in Oakland, California with both research and clinical experience in psychedelics. We discuss the following: What is Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy? For the sake of harm reduction, what should people know about street ketamine use in recreational settings? What are the contraindications, risks, and suggestions for safe use? What is the history of ketamine’s discovery and use? What is the chemistry of ketamine? What brain regions are involved? Why is it an effective treatment for depression? What else is it good for? What is your treatment protocol? What are other models? What form of psychotherapy do you use? What are the qualitative differences between ketamine and other psychedelics? Useful links: The RiverStyx foundation: https://www.riverstyxfoundation.org/ Healing Realms Center: https://www.healingrealmscenter.com/ KRIYA institute: https://www.kriyainstitute.com/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: American Vernacular by RAGE Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrative-psychiatry-review/id1478680845?uo=4 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yODU5NjcucnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09haGgWLcydTTrVJAVuALD Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=460683&refid=stpr TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Medical/Integrative-Psychiatry-Review-p1245161/ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-integrative-psychiatry-rev-49463380/ and many other podcasting platforms. Support the show

Duration:01:04:14

010 - MDMA with Erica Zelfand, ND

2/3/2020
I speak with Dr. Erica Zelfand, a family physician, writer, speaker, and expert in psychedelic medicine. She has completed MAPS training for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, trained sitters for the Zendo Project, and spoken at many conferences and workshops on psychedelics. In this interview we cover: What is MDMA and why is it illegal? For the sake of harm reduction, what should people know about Ecstacy use in recreational settings? What are contraindications, risks, and suggestions for safe use? What is the history of MDMA’s discovery and use? What is the chemistry of MDMA? What brain regions are involved? Why is it an effective treatment for PTSD? What is the treatment protocol? What else is it good for? Useful links: https://ericazelfand.com/consult/ https://dancesafe.org/ https://zendoproject.org/ https://maps.org/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: American Vernacular by RAGE Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrative-psychiatry-review/id1478680845?uo=4 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yODU5NjcucnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09haGgWLcydTTrVJAVuALD Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=460683&refid=stpr TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Medical/Integrative-Psychiatry-Review-p1245161/ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-integrative-psychiatry-rev-49463380/ and many other podcasting platforms. Support the show

Duration:00:52:43

009 - The ManKind Project with Ken Bonnin Jr.

1/6/2020
I speak with Ken Bonnin, Jr. a leader in the Mankind Project about what the work means to him. We also cover: What is MKP and how did it come about? Why do men choose to do this work? Why is it only for men? What about gay, bi, or trans men? What are the masculine archetypes used in the work? What are the values of vulnerability and community among men? Useful links: https://mankindproject.org/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: American Vernacular by RAGE Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Support the show

Duration:00:48:52

008 - Brain Wash with Austin Perlmutter, MD

12/11/2019
In this episode, I speak with Austin Perlmutter, MD about his new book Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness. We discuss the pitfalls of modern life and how it leads to unhappiness and ways we can improve it by reducing our digital exposure, changing our diet, nature exposure, exercise, practicing mindfulness and empathy. Useful links: Brain Wash: https://brainwashbook.com/ The Modern Brain: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-modern-brain Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: American Vernacular by RAGE Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrative-psychiatry-review/id1478680845?uo=4 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yODU5NjcucnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09haGgWLcydTTrVJAVuALD Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=460683&refid=stpr TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Medical/Integrative-Psychiatry-Review-p1245161/ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-integrative-psychiatry-rev-49463380/ and many other podcasting platforms. Support the show

Duration:00:48:08

007 - Loneliness and What To Do About It

11/26/2019
In this episode, I discuss the science of loneliness and what to do about it. Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: American Vernacular by RAGE Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Listen on: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/integrative-psychiatry-review/id1478680845?uo=4 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yODU5NjcucnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09haGgWLcydTTrVJAVuALD Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=460683&refid=stpr TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Medical/Integrative-Psychiatry-Review-p1245161/ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-integrative-psychiatry-rev-49463380/ and many other podcasting platforms. Support the show

Duration:00:23:41