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 • 90 episodes
Behind the Stigma
Latest Episodes
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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49:04
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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42:30
Adolescence Mental Health with Dr. Lucy Foulkes
In this week's episode, academic psychologist Dr. Lucy Foulkes, speaks to us about her book 'Coming of Age' and the importance of our adolescent years, the complexity of mental health awareness in today's society. We explore how rising conversa...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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47:40
Borderline Personality Disorder & Psychotherapy with Dr. Mark Ruffalo
In this week's episode, I speak with Dr. Mark Ruffalo on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), long-term psychotherapy, and the nuances of diagnosis in mental health. We discuss object relations in BPD, the concept of splitting, and how these ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:01:55
Exercise, Depression & Research in Psychiatry with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano
In this episode of Behind the Stigma, we delve into the transformative world of lifestyle psychiatry with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a third-year psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa.We explore the role of exercise in man...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:06:05