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00:00
Host Welcome and Guest Introduction
00:30
Guest Background and Current Projects
01:02
Commute Experience and LA Lifestyle
01:34
Growing Up in West Hollywood and School Life
02:07
High School Classmates and Celebrity Connections
03:10
Family Background and Travel Influence
04:13
College Pathway: Yale to Stanford
04:43
Early Entertainment Career and Assistant Work
05:15
Storytelling in Hollywood and ER Experience
06:18
Shift to Medicine and Medical School Decision
07:19
First Book Publication During Medical School
07:51
Managed Care Context and Future Family Doctor Vision
08:21
Challenges of Electronic Medical Records for Patient Relationships
08:54
The Learning Curve for Doctors Using Computers
09:25
Feeling Isolated as a New Mother and Seeking Support
09:55
Choosing Psychiatry vs. Clinical Psychology After Advice from Dean
10:26
Reflecting on Early Diary Writing and Its Influence
10:57
Exploring Memory Accuracy in Childhood Diaries
11:27
The Role of Voice and Self-Perception in Young Women’s Journals
12:00
Unreliable Narrators and the Therapist’s Editorial Role
13:02
Performative Elements in Diary Writing and Therapy Sessions
13:34
The Influence of Anne Frank on Personal Diary Practices
14:06
Rehearsal and Performance in Early Therapy Conversations
15:08
Navigating Vulnerability and Identity Protection in Therapy
15:38
Therapy as a Mirror for Self-Discovery and Fear of Exposure
16:09
Mirror Reflection and Self-Perception
16:38
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation in Journaling
17:13
Observing Rawness as a Model for Growth
17:52
Normalizing Personal Struggles Through Others' Stories
18:16
Transition from Journalism to Therapy
18:43
Therapeutic Trust and the Weight of Responsibility
19:18
Stigma Around Therapy Despite Its Prevalence
19:49
Technology's Role in Modern Loneliness
20:21
Family Interaction and Digital Distraction
20:50
DSM as a Pandemic of Diagnosis
21:54
Benefits and Limits of Diagnostic Labels
22:24
Humanizing Clients Beyond Diagnosis
22:55
Reframing Anxiety as a Companion
23:26
Friends with the Condition
23:58
Risk of Early Medication and Labeling
24:30
Balancing Medication with Skill Development
25:01
Parental Pressure and High Expectations
26:05
Self‑Fulfilment Prophecy of Labels
27:05
Dyslexia as a Strength
27:36
Supporting vs. Overreacting to Dyslexia
28:06
Therapist as Patient Experience
29:10
Transitioning from Intern to Therapist
30:11
Importance of the Therapeutic Relationship
30:41
First Session as a Consultation
31:13
Reevaluating Commitment After One Session
31:44
Comparing Therapy to Relationships
32:16
Gender and Group Dynamics in Support Groups
32:46
Men’s Disclosure Patterns in Therapy
35:24
Romantic Transference and Professional Ethics
35:56
Therapist’s Emotional Boundaries with Patients
36:27
Managing Patient-Triggered Behaviors
37:29
Couple Therapy and Therapist Attraction Dynamics
38:02
Managing Client Triggers During Sessions
38:32
Timing Interventions After Client Calmness
39:03
Building Trust Before Addressing Sensitive Topics
39:33
Recognizing Personal Limitations as a Therapist
40:05
Consultation Group Dynamics and Case Discussions
41:08
Therapist Accountability for Client Progress
41:39
Insight Versus Behavioral Change
42:10
Implementing Action to Facilitate Change
42:41
The Role of Familiarity in Relationship Choices
43:43
Case Example: Client’s Pattern of Unhealthy Dating
44:46
Impulse to Text and Subconscious Power
45:17
Short‑Term Non‑Prescription Painkillers
45:48
Driving the Car Metaphor and Parent Replication
46:08
Repetition Compulsion Explained
46:49
Neural Pathways and Emotional Shock
47:21
Reflection, Journaling, and Therapy Insight
48:21
Blind Spots and Therapist Motivation
48:52
Self‑Kindness and Emotional Understanding
49:24
Therapeutic Relationship as Microcosm
49:55
Emotional Experience in Therapy Sessions
50:26
Gradual vs. Sudden Change in Patients
50:58
Therapist Portrayal in Media and TV Show Vision
51:29
Realistic View of Change in the Book vs. Shows
52:00
Urgency in AA Sessions
52:32
First Sponsor Meeting Dynamics
53:04
Death as a Motivational Tool
54:05
Chess Analogy for Therapeutic Moves
54:26
Adjusting Pace and Throttle in Sessions
54:56
Rupture and Repair Process
55:39
Authentic Apology Challenges
56:41
Couples Therapy Introduction and Goals
57:00
Handout Strategy for Mutual Change
57:21
Listening and Self-Reflection in Relationships
58:13
Role Reversal and Appreciation Issues
58:43
Partner Expectations and Intuition
59:12
Testing Love Through Intuitive Understanding
59:14
Childhood Needs in Adult Relationships
59:45
Complaints as Veiled Compliments
1:00:16
Longing for Connection vs. Enemy Perception
1:00:46
Anger Masking Deeper Feelings
1:01:19
Defending Identity Over Empathy
1:01:51
Understanding vs. Agreeing with Feelings
1:02:23
Therapist Bias Toward Gender Roles
1:02:53
Shifting Empathy Across Sessions
1:03:24
Historical vs. Current Relationship Dynamics
1:03:54
Good vs. Bad People Concept
1:04:25
Complexity of Human Actions
1:04:55
Maintaining Professional Facade
1:05:26
Therapist as Human in Narrative
1:05:56
Personal Breakup and Authenticity
1:06:28
Therapist Tropes in Media
1:06:58
Public Encounters with Patients
1:07:30
Embarrassing Situations in Everyday Life
1:08:00
Privileged Position of Hearing Clients’ Thoughts
1:09:34
Revelations and Plot Twists in Therapy Sessions
1:10:06
Gratitude for Access to Authentic Human Experience
1:11:07
Accountability and Honesty in Therapy
1:12:40
Secrets, Shame, and the Definition of Privacy
1:13:10
The Complexity of Secrets in Relationships
1:13:40
Avoiding Family Secrets About Alcoholism
1:14:11
Gaslighting and Shame in Relationships
1:14:43
Therapists Boredom vs. Authenticity
1:15:15
Artist Perspective on Showing True Self
1:15:47
Upcoming Podcast with Esther Pell
1:16:19
Co-host Collaboration and Advice Column
1:17:21
Almond Butter Food Humor Segment
1:18:24
Book Recommendation and Reader Enthusiasm
1:20:00
Change Anxiety in Performance Contexts
1:22:04
Initial Customer Service Interaction
1:22:35
Company Response and Call Update
1:23:06
Comparison to Costco Operations
1:23:37
Manager Interaction and Retraining Discussion
1:24:08
Driver Incident Story
1:24:38
Cease and Desist Misunderstanding
1:25:08
Hypothetical Fight Scenario
1:25:40
Brain Injury Experience During Interview
1:26:41
Therapist Relationship Insight
1:28:13
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