
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 • 87 episodes
Behind the Stigma
Latest Episodes
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

Colonization and Mental Health with Dr. Summer Fakhro
In this week's episode of Behind the Stigma, we are joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Summer Fakhro with a discussion on Colonization and Mental Health. We define Colonialism and explore the deep and lasting psychological effec...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:00:53

Personality Disorders, Neoliberalism, and Survivor Voices with Dr. Jay Watts
In this compelling episode of Behind the Stigma, we are joined by award-winning clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and activist Dr. Jay Watts to explore critical perspectives on mental health. We delve into the impact ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:07:01

Positive Psychology isn’t about being positive...so what is it? with Dr. Louise Lambert
In this episode of Behind the Stigma, we discuss what Positive Psychology is with Dr. Louise Lambert, a leading expert in happiness and wellbeing across the GCC. We discuss the science behind Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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