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Welcome to Understanding the Misunderstood! I’m your host, Erika Tinsley—a student deeply passionate about psychology, neuroscience, child welfare, law and policy, and social justice.
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Learning the Risks of Treatment: Interview with Ellen Lubensky (opens the original)
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In this episode, Erika interviews Ellen Lubensky, an attorney and Stanford graduate who shares her experience with psychiatric medication harm and withdrawal after becoming physically disabled for more than 20 years. Together, they explore informed consent, the risks and limitations of psychiatric treatment, important questions patients and families should ask before starting medication, and non-pharmaceutical approaches to mental health. Ellen also reflects on what she wishes she had known befo
Understanding Relationship OCD (ROCD) (opens the original)
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In this episode, Erika delves into Relationship OCD (ROCD), exploring the intrusive doubts, anxiety, and compulsive reassurance-seeking that can make relationships feel confusing and overwhelming. She breaks down what ROCD is, how it can be misunderstood, and why constant questioning about your feelings or relationship doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong. Most importantly, this episode offers an educational and compassionate perspective for anyone struggling with relationship-related anx
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