On Psych: Presented by the Ontario Psychological Association
Episodes
S5E2: Prescription Refill
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. Jonathan Douglas and Dr. Diana Velikonya explore the evolving landscape of psychology in Ontario, particularly focusing on t...
S5E1: Covid and the Brain
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. Jonathan Douglas and Dr. David Joffe explore the profound impacts of COVID-19 on brain health, particularly focusing on long...
S4E10: Innovation in Eating Disorders
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Dr. Robbie Campbell and Sara Bradbury share about Ontario’s newest Eating Disorders clinic: The Harbour.Dr. Campbell is a dedicated ...
S4E9: Regulation Wars 2: The Data Strikes Back
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan A. Weiss, Ph.D., C.Psych. is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at York University, where he holds the York Research Chair in Intell...
S4E8: Ontario Psychology in Crisis with Dr. Laura Nichols and Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Nichols, PhD is a clinical psychologist and a current board member and President of the Ontario Psychological Association. She is the founder an...
S4E7: The Wrongful Conviction of Oscar Pistorius with Dr. Brent Willock
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brent Willock earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan. After serving on staff for several years in the Departm...
S4E6: The Psychological Implications of Menopause with Dr. Sandra Belfry
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sandra Belfry is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Psychologist with 30 years of experience providing psychological assessment and treatment for wo...
S4E5: Sanctuary Trauma with Dr. Steve Jett
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Steve Jett is a clinical psychologist. He cares deeply about improving the mental health and well-being of first responders, athletes, and militar...
S4E4: Two And A Half Psychologists: Former and Current OPA Presidents and OPA’s CEO Celebrate Psychology Month
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Nichols, PhD is a clinical psychologist and a current board member and President of the Ontario Psychological Association. She is the founder an...
S4E3: Out from the Shadows: Growing up with Holocaust Survivor Parents
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Willie Handler has reinvented himself on several occasions throughout his work career. He has been a hospital administrator, a government policy manag...
S4E2: Lessons from an Early Career Therapist with Dr. Dana Ménard
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dana Ménard is an assistant professor of clinical psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Windsor. She obtained her PhD f...
S4E1: Chatting with OPA President Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Dr. Taube-Schiff speaks about her experiences as OPA President, her practice treating OCD, and the upcoming 77th Annual OPA Conference.Dr. ...
S3E10: Mind the Science with Dr. Jonathan N. Stea
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jonathan N. Stea is a full-time practicing clinical psychologist and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the Univers...
S3E9: Prescribing Psychologists with Dr. David Shearer
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some psychologists with extra training have been prescribing psychiatric medications for years. Tune in to find out how it’s been going!ABOUT OUR GU...
S3E8: What is a Public Health Panic with Dr. Raywat Deonandan
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the On Psych Podcast Dr. Jonathan Douglas and Dr. Raywat Deonandan sit down to discuss the variables that contribute towards a publ...
S3E7: The Truth About Pandemic Suicides with Dr. Tyler Black
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Tyler Black — child and adolescent psychiatrist — to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Tyler Black is ...
S3E6: The Psychology of Pandemics with Dr. Steven Taylor
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Steven Taylor — clinical psychologist, professor, and author— to the podcast!ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. S...
S3E5: Magnificent Sex with Dr. Dana Ménard
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Dana Ménard— clinical psychologist, assistant professor, researcher, and author— to the podcast! ABOU...
S3E4: Climate Change & Mental Health with Katie Hayes, Ph.D.
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Katie Hayes, Ph.D. — senior policy analyst, researcher, and climate advocate — to the podcast! ABOUT OUR G...
S3E3: Exploring Brainspotting with Dr. Kris Boksman
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Kris Boksman — psychologist, intensive interventionist, professional mentor and clinical instructor —...
S3E2: Separation Pathways with Dr. Barbara Landau
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Barbara Landau — Psychologist, Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator and trainer — to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GU...
S3E1: The Promise Wheel with Dr. Richard Amaral
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the season 3 premiere of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Richard Amaral — psychologist, author and speaker — to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GUESTDr. Richard...
S2 E8: Dr. Julie Bindeman — Reproductive Psychologist & Advocate
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of OnPsych, Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with guest, Dr. Julie Bindeman, to explore the multi-faceted realm of Reproductive Psycho...
S2 E7: Dr Beth Rom-Rymer -- Prescribing Psychologist and APA Presidential Candidate
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of ONPsych, we hear from Dr. Beth Rom-Rymer to learn why her professional legacy has led many to consider her a force for social chang...
S2 E6: Dr. Jiaying Zhao — Can Basic Personal Income Improve Mental Health?
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with Dr. Jiaying Zhao on this episode of the On Psych Podcast to discuss how we might leverage basic personal income as...
S2 E5: Dr. Raywat Deonandan — Communicating Science to the Public
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the On Psych Podcast Dr. Jonathan Douglas and Dr. Raywat Deonandan sit down to discuss the art of science communication in the publ...
S2 E4: Dr. Julie Goldenson
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OPA President, Dr. Julie Goldenson, sits down with host, Dr. Jonathan Douglas, to discuss the relevance, focus, and ambitions of the OPA as the organi...
S2 E3: Hon. Minister Michael Tibollo
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
February is Psychology month!On this very special episode of On Psych, host, Dr.Douglas sits down with the hon. Minister Tibollo for a candid conversa...
S2 E2: Bruce Hutchison - Emotions Don't Think: Emotional Contagion in a Time of Turmoil
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S2 E1: Mark Baxter - Mental Health in Policing
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ON Psych is back for season two!In the first episode of season two, Dr. Douglas sits down with Mark Baxter, President of the Police Association of Ont...
Episode #11: Building Resiliency Pathways - Dr. Katy Kamkar
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In October of 2021, the OPA along with the City of Toronto hosted a virtual conference for front-line workers. The conference was aimed at essential...
Episode #10: Managing Mental Health in the Workplace During COVID-19
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In October of 2021, the OPA along with the City of Toronto hosted a virtual conference for front-line workers. The conference was aimed at essential...
Episode #9: More Than A Gender Identity
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Douglas has a candid chat with Christine Newman, LGBTQ2S Peer Support Advisor & Lived Experience Facilitator, Peer and Trauma...
Episode #8 - “Self Care for Therapists and Other Humans”
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of On Psych, Dr.Douglas sits down with the women behind the Intentional Therapist for a candid chat about self care. About the I...
Episode #7 - Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Douglas sits down with Dr. Sachiko (Sachi) Nagasawa, Director of Bay Psychology in North Bay, Ontario to discuss Perinatal Mood an...
Episode #6 - Psychedelic integration and Psychology
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episodes, Dr. Douglas sits down with Dr.Dawn Decunha, a leading voice in the area of Psychedelic Integration. Dawn DeCunha has practised as a...
Episode #5 - School Psychology...before and during a Pandemic.
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of On Psych, Dr. Jonathan Douglas is in conversation with Dr. Joseph Mirabella.Dr. Joseph Mirabella has been Chief Psychologist ...
Episode #4 - A chat with the OPA President
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of On Psych, Dr. Jonathan Douglas is in conversation with current OPA President, Dr.Jason Ramsay. Dr. Jason Ramsay is a register...
Episode #3 - Trauma and Grief
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of On Psych, Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with Dr. Lori Triano-Antidormi to discuss grief, trauma and loss. Dr. Lori Triano-A...
Episode #2 - Access to Services and Gaps in Services
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of On Psych, host Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with Dr. Sylvain Roy to candidly chat and discuss access to mental health services in...
Trailer: On Psych, Presented by the Ontario Psychological Association
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing together the leading minds in the field of Psychology as well as other industries to discuss the current events and issues that matter most. ...
Episode #1: Children and COVID-19
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the inaugural episode of On Psych, Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with Maaike Canrinus to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects this Global...