Best Antianxiety Podcasts (2025)

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E260 - How AI and Chatbots Are Shaping Mental Health Care with Dr. Steven Chan 57:57

7d ago57:57

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In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Steven Chan about the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in psychiatry. They explore practical, real-world applications of AI in clinical settings, highlighting both the benefits and limitations of current technologies. The conversation also looks ahead to the future of AI in mental health …

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The Pink Balloon of True Forgiveness 38:45

13d ago38:45

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Carter opens up about a grudge he carries. teZa can relate. Together, cohosts help remember to forgive is imperative for spiritual inner peace. How do we achieve this? Helpful ways are explored in this honest and brave episode. Share with others who carry unhealthy negative emotions. #forgivenessIsNotCondoning #forgivenessIsAcceptance #AcceptanceOf…

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E259 - Why Clinicians Keep Coming Back to NEI Congress: A Behind-the-Scenes Chat 23:57

21d ago23:57

23:57

In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler sits down with Dr. Debbi Morrissette, Senior Director of Educational Development at NEI, to explore the magic behind NEI Congress. Tune in as they talk about the unique elements of NEI Congress that bring the visual language of psychopharmacology to life! Are you ready to step up your clinical game? Join us at the 2…

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Your Attitude Has Real Power 47:32

22d ago47:32

47:32

Last week a technical glitch occurred and we lost our weekly episode due to —-? An unknown factor. Undaunted, we lyried to learn from our mistake and continue to persevere. The same happens in all aspects of life: the slippery stepping stones sometimes trip us up, but somehow we all end up learning from less than joyous times. This week’s discussio…

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E258 - The OCD Puzzle: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Innovation in Practice with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn 56:03

1M ago56:03

56:03

In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Jeffrey Strawn explore the complexities of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Join the conversation as they discuss how OCD presents across different patients, evidence-based treatment approaches, and the critical role clinicians play in helping individuals manage symptoms and work toward remission. Jeffre…

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Our Still Small Voice Within is Waiting for YOU 48:13

1M ago48:13

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Everyone has it. But many don’t know how to access our universally available “still small voice within.” Cohost teZa and Carter Lord share how they came to discover, put to the test, and today confidently trust direction they both receive from their own intuition. carterlord.com and tezalord.com for more about hosts. #usingIntuition #trustingOurInn…

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How to Not Lose Our Spiritual Center— Even With Bombs! 48:31

1M ago48:31

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This past week has been extremely tense with the US’s involement in another Middle Esst conflict. Our nation remains divided over many issues, including the bombing of nuclear sites. In this episode teZa and Carter Lord discuss how they maintain their spiritual outlook on life, in the throes of such drastic military actions. See carterlord.com and …

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About The Shadow and How To Dance With It 41:06

2M ago41:06

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Carter and teZa discuss this mysterious part of each of our psyches, what Carl Jung termed “the shadow.” Jung went so far to say that without acknowledging it (not denying it) a person doesn’t experience true spirituality. Tezalord.com and carterlord.com for more about hosts. #shadowWork #CGJungShadow #eckhartTollePresence #PowerOfNOW #happinessNOW…

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E257 - (CME) Stimulating Solutions: Advances in Treating Stimulant Use Disorders 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

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In this CME podcast episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Phillip Coffin, Director of the Center on Substance Use and Health in San Francisco, CA, about the management of stimulant use disorders. They explore the challenges of treatment and highlight the importance of harm reduction strategies to enhance patients’ quality of life. CME credit is…

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Welcome Back, Carter! A reNEWed you 37:01

2M ago37:01

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After months of solo episodes, teZa welcomes back her cohost Carter from his much needed sabbatical. 6 years of spiritual podcasting takes a lot of energy. teZ took over so Carter could recharge his batteries. Here we hear how Carter refreshed and awakened his enthusiasm not just for sharing on our podcast—for life itself! See carterlord.com and te…

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E256 - Distorted Reflections: Identifying and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder with Dr. Katharine Phillips 1:01:31

2M ago1:01:31

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Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Katharine Phillips about identifying and treating body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Join the discussion as they talk about how BDD presents, the treatments available for this debilitating disorder, and how clinicians can help their patients reach remission. Katharine Phillips, MD is a renowned psychiatrist and le…

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Who’s Driving YOUR Bus? 35:43

2M ago35:43

35:43

We all get to choose. Either live in the state of Love—or you’ll be in the state of fear. You found this podcast for a reason. Now, choose! Listen UP! here are some excellent scientific reasons to #chooseLOVE see tezalord.com for more #positivethinking #scienceProvesSpirituality #drJamesRdoty #mindMagic #drLisaMiller #theAwakenedBrain #MelRobbins #…

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E255 - 2025 NEI Spring Congress Extended Q&A with Dr. Andrew Cutler, Desiree Matthews, Dr. Raj Mago, and Hara Oyedeji 1:16:26

3M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

This episode includes extended Q&A sessions that address your unanswered questions from the following presentations delivered at the 2025 Spring Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (00:20) All the Tea on ADHD: Guidance for Developing Effective Treatment Strategies for Patients With ADHD by Andrew Cutler, MD (20:20) You and I and an LAI: Benefit…

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Feelings are Signposts of Our Spiritual Development 27:20

3M ago27:20

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Sometimes our feelings overwhelm us. That’s when we need to get real still and simplify our lives. Other times our feelings are a puzzle to us: why am I feeling this particular way, especially when it’s a not-good feeling that disturbs our peace of mind. Here teZa explores and arrives at a valuable lesson, sharing this intimate self-exploratory tec…

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E254 - Breaking the Cycle: Medication Approaches to Hormonal Mood Disorders Across the Lifespan with Dr. Jennifer Payne 53:40

3M ago53:40

53:40

In this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler is joined by Dr. Jennifer Payne to discuss management of mood disorders influenced by fluctuations in reproductive hormones, particularly in women. They explore medication management during the perinatal period, emphasizing the risks associated with inadequately treated mood disorders. The conversation also addresse…

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Believe in Love—not politics 37:00

3M ago37:00

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What’s important to know here is that how we thinkis how we are, mentally, physically, spiritually. What thoughts we hold in our mind determines our experience—NOT what’s happening on the outside. No matter how horrific things appear, All is LOVE. The sacredness of life is “The Mystery.” See tezalord.com for books, art, ideas. #lifeIsSacred #choose…

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Our Feelings Are Our Spiritual Barometer 24:03

3M ago24:03

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By exercising our free will we can change the way we feel, by being Aware of the advantages of being Positive whenever we feel the opposite. teZa Lord shares how she’s learned to keep spiritually fit by exercising this human choice we all have, even in the most dire circumstances. See tezalord.com for her books and Mind-Stillers. #chooseLove #nofea…

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E253 - Strategies to Identify and Treat Binge Eating Disorder with Dr. Cynthia Bulik 56:19

3M ago56:19

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Join Dr. Andy Cutler and Dr. Cynthia Bulik as they discuss the challenges of diagnosing and treating binge eating disorder (BED). They explore the genetics, neurobiology, and clinical course of BED that inform treatment decisions, and examine how advances in genetic research and emerging pharmacological options may improve outcomes for individuals …

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Keep Supple and Strong During Challenging Times 12:43

4M ago12:43

12:43

No one can disturb your inner peace — but yourself! Here teZa gives tips how she creates an attunement between the complexities of being human in a challenging world and the endless positives available. This takes work. Commitment. Remembrance. Choice. See tezalord.com for more. #chooseLove #awareness #acceptance #compassionateAction…

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E252 - The Latest in Diagnosing and Treating Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Carla Sharp 1:00:21

4M ago1:00:21

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Join 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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Those Who THINK They Know, Don’t 32:40

4M ago32:40

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These are challenging times for everyone in our blended family of humankind. In this episode teZa offers the reality of accepting both our logical and spiritual natures. She offers scientific proof as well as her own #personalExperiences #acceptance #awareness #positiveaction #creativeflow #findyourpurpose #weAreOne see tezalord.com for more #compa…

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What You CHOOSE to Think About is YOUR Truth 31:25

4M ago31:25

31:25

teZa Lord shares her truth with a capital T. Hold on, folks. Only the curious and open-minded dare listen. This is an all real, all honest, no shit badass remedy for any experiencing confusion or … other forms of wonderment. #noFear #chooseLove #BadassTRUTH #UFO #UAP #personalExperience #GreatSpirit #wisdom #thoughtinfluencer #LIGHTworker tezalord.…

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E251 - (CME) Prescribing Potentially Unsafe Drug Combinations in Treatment-Resistant Cases 58:55

4M ago58:55

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In 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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Hey Snowflake! We’re in a Blizzard together! 42:14

5M ago42:14

42:14

Personally, socially, culturally, environmentally—in all ways—we are each a microcosm of the microcosm. What happens within our own Beingness affects everyone, near and far. Each of us is as unique as a snowflake. But we are connected to ALL via consciousness. That’s why we want to watch our thoughts and maintain a HIGH vibration as much as we poss…

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E250 - Sexual Dysfunction: The Least Talked about Side Effect with Anita Clayton, MD 1:01:40

5M ago1:01:40

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Join 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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Let Change Have a Chance 26:11

5M ago26:11

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In this solo episode, teZa explores how she chooses to work hard to maintain joy … in the face of disappointments, blame, disapproval, and some of life’s many other less obvious forms of fear. #thinkPOSITIVE #chooseLOVE #weAreONE #everychoicecounts #unityConsciousness #changeIsHard #giveChangeAchance #WATCHyourThoughts teZaLord.com for more info, b…

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E249 - Unintended Effects of FDA Pediatric Antidepressant Boxed Warnings with Christine Moutier, MD 1:03:50

5M ago1:03:50

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Join 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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Make Your Effort Worth Your Effort 43:11

6M ago43:11

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Flying solo, teZa Lord hits these highs: change is hard, life is hard; our concerns are part of our soul’s fulfillment; are we aware of what our soul’s yearning really is? By sharing her state of being the witness (no opinions here!) we all can choose a happier daily life, even in challenging times. Everything begins with #SelfAwareness see tezalor…

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E248 - Benzodiazepine Tapering and Deprescribing with Dr. Jeffrey Strawn 55:25

6M ago55:25

55:25

Join 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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E247 - Pediatric Psychopharmacology Series: Incorporating CBT in the Med Check with Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard 53:11

6M ago53:11

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In 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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Find Peace in Hard Times 44:32

6M ago44:32

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Long-term challenges wear us down, causing even the most centered of us to lose it. Here, teZa and Carter discuss the spiritual tools they use to maintain a reasonably enjoyable life even when hardships press fien upon us, which happens to us all sooner or later. tezalord.com and carterlord.com for info about the cohosts of ZLORD podcast. #spiritua…

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E246 - ECT Unveiled: Modern Perspectives in Psychiatric Treatment with Dr. Descartes Li 1:06:41

7M ago1:06:41

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Join 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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How to Stay Focused on Positives 46:55

7M ago46:55

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One thing we all know about life—it’s constantly changing. Yet, there’s one thing that forever remains the same, and is the Great Font of Courage whenever we face challenges. teZa and Carter, cohosts of bi-monthly ZLORD episodes animatedly discuss how each of them approaches acceptance—the Great Comforter. See tezalord.com and carterlord.com for mo…

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E245 - The Best of the PsychopharmaStahlogy Show 57:21

7M ago57:21

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In 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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