Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch . Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDNext: ted.com/futureyou TEDSports: ted.com/sports TEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-vienna TEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Join Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a resident psychiatry doctor at Harvard Medical School, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, as they conduct insightful interviews with experts in the field of psychiatry. With the help of comedians, they navigate discussions on topics such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more, aiming to debunk misinformation and demystify mental health. Their goal is to destigmatize these issues through a blend of expertise and humor, making listeners feel understood and supporte ...
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In the Season 2 finale of SSRI’M OK, psychiatrist Dr. Bijan Zarrabi and comedian Macey Isaacs dive into imposter syndrome and how it shows up in their careers and lives. We reflect on: Bijan graduating from psychiatry residency What screening questionnaires really are How imposter syndrome relates to this podcast Our favorite moments from Season 2 …
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In this episode of SSRI’M OK, hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatrist, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, talk about social media and what it’s doing to our attention spans. From flashlight metaphors to memory recall, they explore how attention works, what “brain rot” really means, and how to use social media more intentionally. They dive into …
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What OCD Really Is (and Isn’t): A Comedian with OCD & a Psychiatrist Break It Down
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1:13:35Our guest Julian Stern has a show in Los Angeles on Friday, July 18th at The Crow. If you liked this episode and are in the area, please go see him live! In this episode of SSRI’M OK, hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, are joined by comedian Julian Stern—who shows up a little late, but jumps right…
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In this episode of SSRI’M OK, hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, are joined by their favorite comedian and skeptic, Matt Durndak, to talk about the Mediterranean diet—and why it’s one of the best things you can do for your mental health. They break down what the Mediterranean diet actually is (spo…
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Bonus: Misery Loves Mental Health from Misery Loves Mandy
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1:13:52Here is a special bonus episode! Dr. Bijan Zarrabi and Macey Isaacs were guests on the podcast "Misery Loves Mandy" for episode number 146 titled "Misery Loves Mental Health." We loved it so much that we wanted to share it here on our feed. Below are the show notes taken from Misery Loves Mandy. ---- They are miserable about the stigma that antidep…
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In this episode of SSRI’M OK, hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, talk about how to find a good therapist—even if you don't have insurance. They break down the steps, starting with figuring out how you’re going to pay and whether you’re using insurance. If you're not, don’t panic—there are still af…
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Using Humor to Cope: When It Helps—And When It Hurts with Mandy Martino
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1:01:35In this episode of SSRI’M OK, hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, are joined by fellow comic Mandy Martino (from Misery Loves Mandy) to explore the psychology of humor: 👉 Is humor always a healthy coping mechanism—or can it sometimes be harmful? We dive into research on humor, mental health, and de…
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In this episode of SSRI’M OK, hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, are joined by standup comedian Scotty Cav to talk about sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is surprisingly common, yet many people don’t even realize they have it. We break down exactly what sleep apnea is — a condition where breathing repeate…
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Therapy Talk: Boundaries with Leah Bonnema
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1:16:22In this episode of SSRI’M OK, hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, are joined by the hilarious Leah Bonnema (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Don’t Tell Comedy) for a deep—and deeply funny—conversation about boundaries. What are boundaries, anyway? They break it down with examples of physical, em…
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Therapy Talk: Gaslighting
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1:06:35Warning: There is talk of Santa Claus in this episode. Listener discretion advised. In this episode of SSRI’M OK, hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, delve into the concept of gaslighting—what it actually means and why people do it. They start by breaking down the origin of the term “gaslighting” a…
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In this bonus episode of “SSRI’M OK,” hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, share practical tips for practicing self-care during the holiday season. Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you’re the first to know when Season 2 drops! Resources Mentioned: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC987394…
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Thanks for listening this season! We cannot wait for season 2! For updates on future episodes, follow us on X or Instagram @ssrimokpod. In the meantime, feel free to send in your mental health questions or topics you'd like discussed in our next season. Go to PureYogaTexas.com/pure-yogatv to become a member today! Art is by Zoe Zakson. Music is “As…
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Defining DEI: What It Means and Why It Matters With Dr. Jason West
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1:41:07In this episode of “SSRI’M OK,” hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, delve into the fascinating intersection of mental health, diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI.) They are joined by Dr. Jason West, the DEI and Belonging chair at Brigham Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. The discussion beg…
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ADHD with Dr. Saad Rahmat and Jessica Saul (Part 2)
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1:06:15In this episode of "SSRI’M OK," hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident doctor, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, are joined by Dr. Saad Rahmat and comedian Jessica Saul for this follow-up episode. In part 1, Dr. Rahmat provided an insightful overview of ADHD, and now, in this episode, Jessica Saul shares her personal experience living …
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ADHD with Dr. Saad Rahmat (Part 1)
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1:05:26In this episode of "SSRI’M OK," hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident doctor, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, are joined by Dr. Saad Rahmat. Dr. Rahmat is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Director of the Child Track in the BWH/HMS Psychiatry Residency Program, and Medical Director of Young Adu…
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Why Are We Feeling Lonely? with Dr. Brendan Johnson
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1:08:22In this episode of "SSRI’M OK," hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident doctor, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, are joined by the perceptive Dr. Brendan Johnson. Dr. Johnson was a Visiting Research Scholar at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, where he conducted research on 'the mental commons' and its enclosure as a paradigm for explaining wo…
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Sex and Couples Therapy with Dr. Nikki Haddad
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1:15:49In this episode of "SSRI’M OK," hosts Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident doctor, and Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, are joined by the insightful Dr. Nikki Haddad. Dr. Haddad's clinical interests and expertise encompass women's mental health, trauma, and couples and sex therapy. Join us as we dive deep into Dr. Haddad's journey and discove…
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In this episode of "SSRI’M OK," hosts Macey Isaacs, a stand-up comedian, and Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident doctor, are joined by Dr. Cynthia Peng. Dr. Peng, who treats patients with psychiatric conditions in the inpatient, consult, and outpatient settings, will discuss Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern, also known as Seas…
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Religion and Psychiatry: A Happy Medium With Dr. Deborah Park and Comedian Matt Durndak
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1:16:06In this episode of "SSRI’M OK," hosts Macey, a stand-up comedian, and Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident doctor, bring a unique blend of humor and mental health insights. They are joined by Dr. Deborah Park, a resident psychiatrist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, to explore the intersection of religion, psychiatry, and happiness. Later, they…
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More on SSRIs With Dr. Montie Meyer
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1:09:00In this episode of "SSRI’M OK," hosts Macey, a stand-up comedian, and Dr. Bijan Zarrabi, a psychiatry resident doctor, bring a unique blend of humor and mental health insights. They are joined by Dr. Montie Meyer, staff psychiatrist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, to delve even deeper into the world of SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor…
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What Even Are SSRIs?
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31:08:21In this episode, we briefly discuss what a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is since the name of our podcast is “SSRI’M OK” and some people don’t understand the reference and that’s okay. That’s what we get for trying to be creative. We also briefly discuss the history of the discovery of some antidepressant medications like SSRIs and …
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