Behind the Stigma
Hosted and produced by Seiara Imanova, a PhD student from University of Birmingham, Behind the Stigma is a pioneering podcast that bridges the gap between the general public and the fields of Psychology, Psychiatry and Mental Health.
Each episode offers a deep dive into cutting-edge research, featuring conversations with leading experts and top researchers in the field. Take a listen, as we uncover the science, challenge misconceptions, and bridge the crucial gap between academia and the everyday.
Podcasting since 2021 • 93 episodes
Behind the Stigma
Latest Episodes
Enactivism in Psychiatry with Professor Sanneke De Haan
This week on Behind the Stigma, Professor Sanneke de Haan joins us to discuss how we define mental disorders and what the enactive approach to psychiatry reveals about the relationship between mind, body, and world. We talk about how t...
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Episode 26
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Mental Disorder as a Harmful Dysfunction with Dr. Jerome Wakefield
In this episode of Behind the Stigma, I sit down with Jerome Wakefield, NYU Professor and originator of the influential “harmful dysfunction” theory of mental disorder. We explore what makes something truly pathological, the fuzzy boun...
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Episode 25
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The Mental Health Crisis, AI & Careers in Psychology in the UAE
In this episode of Behind the Stigma, I sit down with Dr. Prince Kouassi, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department at the American University of Dubai, to explore the landscape of mental health in the UAE. We discuss whether w...
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Episode 24
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Is Morality A Human Universal with Professor Edouard Machery
In this episode, I speak with Professor Edouard Machery to explore experimental philosophy and the question of whether morality is truly universal. We discuss why humans need morals in the first place, why we often fail to live up to our own mo...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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The Dark Side of Therapy Speak with Dr. Carme Isern-Mas
In this episode of Behind the Stigma, Seiara speaks with Dr. Carme Isern-Mas about the rise of “therapy-speak”, the popular use of psychological language in everyday life. Together, they explore how these phrases can help us express em...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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