# Inside Mental Health Award-winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in an accessible way. Listen as our host Gabe Howard speaks candidly with experts, celebrities, and other notables to break down complex topics into simpler terms. Listen now and share widely. Page: Feed: --- ## [What ‘The Pitt’ Gets Right About Caregiver Burnout](https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-what-the-pitt-gets-right-about-caregiver-burnout/) _2026-08-13_ Millions of people care for loved ones every day — but who takes care of the caregiver? In this episode, Host Gabe Howard sits down with actress Cathryn Dylan Ortiz, whose powerful portrayal of Brenda in HBO Max's hit medical drama “The Pitt” sparked widespread conversations about caregiver burnout, anxiety, depression, and the invisible mental health struggles that often go unnoticed. Cathryn… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RVOHE3221721420.mp3) ## [What Are Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)?](https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-what-are-prescription-digital-therapeutics-pdts/) _2026-08-06_ Can your smartphone become part of your mental health treatment? Prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) promise to do exactly that — but what are they, and do they actually work? In this episode, host Gabe Howard is joined by ADAA member experts John Torous, MD, MBI, a digital psychiatry expert, and Michelle A. Patriquin, PhD, ABPP, a clinical psychologist, to separate hype from reality.… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RVOHE7556382766.mp3) ## [Does Race & Culture Impact Mental Health Treatment?](https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-does-race-culture-impact-mental-health-treatment/) _2026-07-30_ Does mental health treatment work the same for everyone? The answer is more complicated than many people realize. In this episode, host Gabe Howard is joined by Stephanie Robertson, J.D., Director of Mental Health Equity at NAMI, and Dr. Nicole Washington, psychiatrist and President-Elect of the Black Psychiatrists of America, for an honest conversation about mental health equity, cultural… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RVOHE6200622139.mp3) ## [Bipolar Disorder in Spouses, Family, and Loved Ones](https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-bipolar-disorder-in-spouses-family-and-loved-ones/) _2026-07-23_ Many people know the term “bipolar disorder,” but few understand what mania actually looks like, how depression presents, or why recognizing the warning signs can be so difficult. In this episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) Member expert Bruce M. Cohen, MD, PhD. Dr. Cohen is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School professor, and former… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RVOHE1162426275.mp3) ## [Gambling Addiction: Why Some People Can't Just Stop Betting](https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-gambling-addiction-why-some-people-cant-just-stop-betting/) _2026-07-16_ Most people can buy a lottery ticket, join an office March Madness pool, or place an occasional sports bet without it becoming a problem. So why do some people lose their savings, relationships, careers, and even homes because they can't stop gambling? In this episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with certified gambling counselor Eric Webber, MA, to explore the realities behind gambling addiction… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RVOHE9662314803.mp3) ## [Tardive Dyskinesia: A Personal Story for Caregivers and People Living with TD](https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-tardive-dyskinesia-a-personal-story-for-caregivers-and-people-living-with-td/) _2026-07-09_ Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or simply ignored — leaving many people feeling isolated, frustrated, and afraid to speak up. In this episode, we share the deeply personal story of Sherland Peterson, a woman living with tardive dyskinesia, while exploring the physical, emotional, and social impact of this complex movement disorder. Whether you are living with TD… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RVOHE9955723355.mp3) ## [Pop Legend Carnie Wilson on Shame, Stigma, and Tardive Dyskinesia](https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-pop-legend-carnie-wilson-on-shame-stigma-and-tardive-dyskinesia/) _2026-07-02_ Grammy-nominated singer, actress, and mental health advocate Carnie Wilson joins Gabe Howard to discuss one of the most misunderstood conditions in mental health: tardive dyskinesia (TD). In this candid conversation, Wilson opens up about her own experiences with depression, postpartum depression, addiction recovery, and the isolation that often accompanies mental health challenges. She explains… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RVOHE8583348995.mp3) ## [Emetophobia: Understanding the Fear of Vomiting](https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-emetophobia-understanding-the-fear-of-vomiting/) _2026-06-25_ No one likes to throw up. But for some, the mere thought of vomiting is a Level 12 emergency that halts life in its tracks. Imagine avoiding bars, concerts, and even the grocery store because a stranger might look "pale." This is the reality of emetophobia—a debilitating fear of vomiting that often hides in the shadows of more common diagnoses like anxiety or eating disorders. In this episode, we… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RVOHE1094591583.mp3) ## [Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): A New Treatment Beyond DBT](https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-borderline-personality-disorder-bpd-a-new-treatment-beyond-dbt/) _2026-06-18_ While many people have heard of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) fewer know about Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT), an evidence-based therapy that is producing remarkable results for people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In this episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with Robert P. Drozek, LICSW, a teaching associate in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and author of… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RVOHE9380296409.mp3) ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LQN6lzptyOU1) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Want to Be a Mental Health Worker? Realities of the Front Lines](https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-want-to-be-a-mental-health-worker-realities-of-the-front-lines/) _2026-06-11_ Think working in mental health is just sitting and listening? The reality is a chaotic, high volume front line where workers face severe psychological crises every single day. In this episode, our host sits down with the author of “So You Want To Work in Mental Health?: The Good, the Bad, and the Unforgettable,” Cliffard Mayo, MBA, LAC, to pull back the curtain on what really happens behind closed… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RVOHE9326093057.mp3?updated=1780595751)