The Midwitch Podcast, hosted by Anita, is a virtual portal to the ancient practice of women gathering in circle. It is a platform for the reclamation, reparation and resurgence of Birth, through the centering of Women, Nature and Spirit. The Midwitch Podcast is a space for conscious women to listen and remember, as they take a seat in the circle of wise women sharing their medicine stories. The intention of this space is to invoke a woman's remembering and reconnection to her own inner wisdo ...
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Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
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Uncover a different perspective on the town where you live. Alongside the TV show, Benjamin Fitton from They Walk Among Us explores a brand new murder case in the Murdertown podcast. Sign up to Crime+Investigation Play for a free 7-day trial today and stream the TV show Murdertown now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) is committed to help raise the standard of mental health by providing imaginative medical education that focuses on the highest level of learning. Each episode offers an opportunity to learn about current issues in psychiatry from key opinion leaders in the medical field. NEI's Podcast would be of value to anyone with an interest in neuropsychiatric diseases and psychopharmacology.
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E252 - The Latest in Diagnosing and Treating Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Carla Sharp
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1:00:21Join Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Carla Sharp as they discuss the current conceptualization of borderline personality disorder (BPD), including diagnostic challenges, evidence-based treatments, and strategies to reduce stigma by framing BPD as a treatable condition. The conversation also covers recent updates to the APA’s BPD guidelines. Carla Sharp, Ph…
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Born in Illinois in 1941, Dana Meadows studied Chemistry and Molecular Biology, before turning her back on a post doc position at Harvard, to pursue environmentalism. She joined her husband Dennis Meadows as part of the team working on Professor Jay Forester's World3 computer model of the world economy at MIT and wrote the report on the results of …
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Ritualising Disconnection of Mother and Baby with Veda
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1:07:00In this powerful and synchronistic conversation, Veda joins me to explore what it truly means to birth, and Mother, from a place of spiritual sovereignty. Our connection was deeply aligned from the beginning, and having the chance to come together in person (from opposite sides of the world!) made this conversation even more potent. Together, we un…
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E251 - (CME) Prescribing Potentially Unsafe Drug Combinations in Treatment-Resistant Cases
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58:55In this CME podcast, Dr. Andrew Cutler and Dr. Roger McIntyre discuss the use of potentially unsafe drug combinations in patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. They review situations where complex medication regimens may be necessary and how clinicians may proceed in these instances. By addressing these topics, the podcast offers…
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Birth, Business & the Strawman with Abbey Rose
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1:14:36I have tried numerous times to add the show notes to this episode, with the words 'forbidden' continuing to come up when I attempt to save it. I'm not surprised. This is a powerful and controversial conversation and something is being flagged in what we're talking about. I will share the episodes description in a few other places so you can read, t…
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Rite Remembering Part 3 - The Solo Series
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54:13In this episode of The Midwitch Podcast, we continue the Rite Remembering solo series with Part 3, exploring the Trinity Wound and its deep connection to the broken and lost rite of passage of birth. Many women feel an ache—a sense of incompleteness—around their birth experiences, even when their births were seemingly “good.” This episode unpacks t…
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E250 - Sexual Dysfunction: The Least Talked about Side Effect with Anita Clayton, MD
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1:01:40Join Dr. Andy Cutler as he speaks with Dr. Anita Clayton about one of the most common yet least discussed side effects of psychotropic medications—sexual dysfunction. They explore the different aspects of sexual dysfunction that may arise as a side effect, how to distinguish these from symptoms of psychiatric or medical disorders, and how to collab…
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Rite Remembering Part 2 - The Solo Series
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42:44Welcome to Part 2 of Rite Remembering (the Solo Series) on The Midwich Podcast In Part 2, I’m unraveling the universal laws of initiation and rites of passage - whilst questioning the modern misinterpretations that have diluted, distorted and weakened its power, for birthing women and mothers I also dive deep into: ✨ What a true rite of passage act…
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Rite Remembering Part 1 - The Solo Series
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45:28In every traditional initiation, the threshold is faced in solitude. So if birth is supposed to be a rite of passage… Within 'modern' birth circles, we’ve been told that birth is a rite of passage - and women reclaim birth when we honour this. Books have been written about it! But what was also suggested, was a midwife stands at the threshold—guard…
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George Harrison was a musician, singer and songwriter who became one of the most famous people in the world as one quarter of the Beatles. That alone would merit a place in the Great Lives pantheon, but his work in the decades after the band broke up indicates a man of diverse and arguably underestimated talents. Erupting onto the pop music scene i…
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John Gay, eighteenth-century satirist and author of The Beggar's Opera, is nominated by the writer Jake Arnott - whose novels, including The Long Firm and He Kills Coppers, are also set in London's criminal underworld. Editor of Private Eye, Ian Hislop, is the presenter, and Dr Rebecca Bullard of the University of Oxford is on hand to help uncover …
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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Amy, a mother whose journey through birth has been nothing short of an initiation. From a traumatic first birth to an awakening moment in her second, Amy found herself walking the path toward sovereignty—culminating in the freebirth of her third baby at home, in just 90 minutes. We explore: ✨ Her first birt…
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E249 - Unintended Effects of FDA Pediatric Antidepressant Boxed Warnings with Christine Moutier, MD
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1:03:50Join Dr. Andy Cutler as he speaks with Dr. Christine Moutier about the unintended effects of the FDA boxed warnings on antidepressant use in pediatric patients—specifically, the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of depression. Their conversation highlights the importance of effectively treating depression to reduce suicide across the lifespan. Chri…
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One dubbed "the biggest, loudest and indisputably the rudest mouth on the battleground", Florynce Kennedy was a force to be reckoned with. She was a lawyer, a vocal figure in the American civil rights and feminist movements of the 1960s and '70s, and a champion of numerous other causes besides; from legalising abortion to campaigning for sex-worker…
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A N Wilson selects Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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27:47"I've chosen him because I think he was possibly the most interesting human being who has ever lived". A N Wilson Born in the middle of the 18th century in Frankfurt, Goethe went on to become the pre-eminent figure in German literature. As well as writing plays and poetry (including Faust) he was a statesman, a scientist, an artist and a critic. Qu…
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E248 - Benzodiazepine Tapering and Deprescribing with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn
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55:25Join Dr. Andy Cutler as he talks with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn about how clinicians can determine the appropriate scenarios for benzodiazepine deprescribing, best practices for benzodiazepine tapering, and how to balance patient preferences to ensure best outcomes. Jeffrey R. Strawn, MD is a Professor and Associate Vice Chair of Research in the Departmen…
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"The Queen Boadicea, standing loftily charioted, Brandishing in her hand a dart and rolling glances lioness-like, Yell'd and shriek'd between her daughters in her fierce volubility": so wrote Alfred, Lord Tennyson in the 19th Century, celebrating the story of an ancient English warrior queen who sparked a brutal and bloody rebellion against Roman r…
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Eugene Victor Debs, born 1855 in Indiana USA, was a railway worker, a trade unionist and a five time candidate for the presidency. He was imprisoned during the First World War for sedition. He'd urged resistance to the draft; President Woodrow Wilson called him a traitor to the nation, but Debs still ran for the presidency in 1920. His sentence was…
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3rd Tri Surfing, a 3 Day Labour, Synchronicities + Spirit Guides: Bridie's Spiritual Freebirth
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59:30In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Bridie opens with a tear-jerking journal entry she wrote post-birth: a raw reflection on the profound lessons that birth gifted her. We then dive into her unexpected journey to conception, including cycle syncing, pill detoxing and the subconscious manifestation of a surprise baby. Bridie also shares ho…
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E247 - Pediatric Psychopharmacology Series: Incorporating CBT in the Med Check with Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard
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53:11In this episode of our special pediatric psychopharmacology series, Dr. Jeffrey Strawn and Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard review how psychiatric prescribers can incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) practices into medication checks with pediatric patients who have anxiety disorders. Specifically, they discuss the importance of using exposures to…
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"Make the boy interested in natural history," wrote Captain Scott from his tent in the Antarctic. He was talking about his son, three year old Peter Scott, whom he never saw again and who went on to found the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust and campaign against the hunting of whales. The son also designed the panda logo for the Wold Wide Fund for Nature…
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Margot Fonteyn was an icon: a ballerina who helped build and indeed embodied the traditional image of a dancer, just as the artform was finding its feet on the British cultural scene. From humble beginnings she became an international star, enjoying a dazzling career with the Royal Ballet, a glamorous social life as a diplomat’s wife, and an electr…
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The OG Spirit Baby Medium & Medical Intuitive Kelly Meehan
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1:07:29I sit down with Kelly Meehan (who is the the OG Spirit Baby Medium!) to explore the beautiful world of spirit babies and spirit baby communication. Kelly shares how the term “spirit baby” came to her, and we dive deep into the energetics of conception, surrogacy, infertility and miscarriage. (Make sure you stay for the end where we discuss raising …
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E246 - ECT Unveiled: Modern Perspectives in Psychiatric Treatment with Dr. Descartes Li
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1:06:41Join Dr. Andy Cutler as he talks with Dr. Descartes Li about the facts and fiction of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). They discuss the efficacy and potential side effects of ECT, as well as the importance of educating patients and clinicians on ECT in order to overcome stigma associated with this life-saving treatment. Descartes Li, MD is a psychi…
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Dr Hannah Critchlow picks Professor Colin Blakemore
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27:59Professor Colin Blakemore was a famous communicator of science, the youngest ever Reith lecturer on the BBC. He was also targeted by members of the animal rights movement, which sent bombs and letters lined with razor blades to his home address. Born in 1944 and brought up in Coventry, Colin Blakemore was committed to brain research and the connect…
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Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau was an oceanographer, filmmaker and explorer who made the seas a subject of fascination for millions. During his time in the French Navy, Cousteau co-invented the Aqua-Lung: the first self-contained kit that allowed a diver to breathe underwater. This and his fascination with capturing images of the subaquatic world pa…
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E245 - The Best of the PsychopharmaStahlogy Show
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57:21In this special episode, we present highlights from the PsychopharmaStahlogy Show, hosted by Dr. Andy Cutler and featuring Dr. Stephen Stahl. Join us as we share clips from the most popular episodes of the series, showcasing some of the most though-provoking moments. (01:13) Clip from Treating ADHD Across the Lifespan with Dr. David Goodman (16:16)…
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E244 - Pediatric Psychopharmacology Series: Pharmacological Management Strategies in Autism with Dr. Robyn Thom
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48:05In this episode of our special pediatric psychopharmacology series, Dr. Jeffrey Strawn and Dr. Robyn Thom discuss the situations in which psychotropic medications are appropriate for children with autism spectrum disorder. They also explore strategies for managing side effects of these medications, including cases involving polypharmacy in this pop…
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E243 - A Look Back at This Year in Psychopharmacology with Dr. Roger McIntyre
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1:05:46Join Drs. Andy Cutler and Roger McIntyre as they discuss the most significant advancements in psychopharmacology over the past year. Their conversation highlights groundbreaking developments and innovations in the field of psychiatry. Resources This Month in Psychopharmacology Never miss an episode!🎙SUBSCRIBE to the NEI Podcast– available on all yo…
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E242- (CME) Past, Present, and Future: Muscarinic-Targeting Treatments for Schizophrenia
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1:00:35In this CME podcast, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Jonathan Meyer about the history of muscarinic receptor science in schizophrenia and how that informs the mechanisms of action of novel muscarinic-targeting drugs for this disorder. They also discuss the efficacy and safety of these drugs and provide practical strategies for prescribing xanomeli…
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Sitting face-to-face with survivors of violent and abusive crime, in brand new podcast series Unbreakable Nina Aouilk creates a safe space for frank, emotional and often harrowing testimony. A life coach and survivor of childhood abuse, Nina’s valuable insight delivers a clear perspective on the dynamics of the crime and the climate of fear endured…
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The Illusion of Independence within Australia's Homebirth Community
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1:02:15In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Hayley Wilson (a fellow birthworker), to delve into the untold truths about homebirth midwifery in Australia. Whilst PPM's (Privately Pracitising / Homebirth Midwives) are often portrayed as independent, alternative and holistic; the reality reveals a deeper entanglement with the healthcare system’s poli…
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E241 - Pediatric Psychopharmacology Series: Using Lithium in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with Dr. Adelaide Robb
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48:19In this episode of our special pediatric psychopharmacology series, Dr. Jeffrey Strawn and Dr. Adelaide Robb explore the nuanced use of lithium in treating bipolar disorder among children and adolescents. Their discussion delves into critical aspects of lithium treatment, including carefully calibrated dosing regimens, comprehensive side effect man…
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Katie's Freebirth with a looming Hurricane inside of a Naturist Community
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54:30We have Katie sharing her story on the Midwitch Podcast today, sharing her freebirth story just 3 weeks post birth with us! Katie shares the intimate details of her freebirth (just days before the Hurricanes hit Florida in October this year), as well as her conscious conception and spiritually managed pregnancy journey - plus how participating in (…
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E240 - 2024 NEI Congress Extended Q&A with Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard, Dr. Roger McIntyre, Dr. Thomas Schwartz, and Lisa Tremayne
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1:02:08This episode includes extended Q&A sessions that address your unanswered questions from the following presentations delivered at the 2024 Congress in Colorado Springs, Colorado: (00:23) Panic On the Playground! Managing Social Anxiety in Pediatric Patients by Katherine Dahlsgaard, PhD, ABPP and Jeffrey Strawn, MD (Q&A with Dr. Dahlsgaard) (15:12) I…
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E239 - NEI Congress 20th Anniversary: Ask Me Anything with Dr. Stephen Stahl
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58:47In this special episode of the NEI Podcast, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews the founder of NEI, Dr. Stephen Stahl about the origins of NEI and the NEI Congress. They also field personal and clinical questions submitted my podcast listeners and NEI members across social media! Tune in for an insightful and fun conversation celebrating 20 years of NEI Con…
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