Brain Matters Radio: Recent Episodes

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Dr. BJ Guenther hosts this weekly live show about college mental health. Guests are interviewed about topics such as anxiety, relationships, grades, depression and other topics pertinent to college students.

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Dr. Guenther interviews Sharmen Rutherford, Licensed Professional Counselor, about how cognitive behavioral therapy is used to help treat eating disorders.

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Dr. Guenther interviews Paige Miller, Career Consultant at the University of Alabama Career Center about graduation angst and the resources available to graduating students.

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Dr. Guenther interviews Assistant Professor of Nursing in the Capstone College of Nursing, Dr. Abby Horton about how to beak bad habits.

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Dr. Guenther interviews Dr. Jennifer Wisdom, clinical psychologist and author of Leaving Revolution. She discusses the advantages and disadvantages of leaving or quitting anything.

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Dr. Guenther interviews Dr. Tim Prestley, neurologist about using genetic testing in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.

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Dr. Guenther interviews licensed psychologist, author and speaker, Dr. Cortney Warren about lies we tell ourselves and how to overcome them.

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Dr. Guenther interviewed Dr. Jamie Kurtz, Professor of Psychology at James Madison University, about her book on this topic and the characteristics of hopeful people.

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Dr. Guenther interviews neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Goehler, who is recognized for her discovery that GI inflammation produces disorders of anxiety and mood.

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Dr Guenther interviews Assistant Director for Outdoor Recreation at the Univ of AL, Clif McIntosh about how outdoor recreation can benefit mental health in college students, and what services are provided.

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Dr Guenther interviews neurologist Dr Tim Prestley about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and how this technique is used to treat a variety of disorders or illnesses such as depression, anxiety and others.

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Dr Guenther interviews naturopathic physician, Dr Sarita Elizabeth Cox about non-traditional treatments for stress and anxiety.

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Dr Guenther interviews Dr Alan Brown, professor at Univ of West AL about authoring over 30 books about hauntings in the US, and in particular, in Alabama, and how hauntings might be beneficial for some.

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Dr Guenther interviews Financial Advisor Barbara Beck about how to manage money if you have a mental illness.

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Dr Guenther interviewed guests about how to support a friend who may be at risk for suicide.