The Science of Psychotherapy
Episodes
Anxious vs Anxiety | Making Sense Episode 8
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Richard talks about the distinction between the normal function of being anxious and when it turns into problematic anxiety. For professionals go to...
Political Ponerology
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt talks with Harrison Koehli, editor of the second edition of Andrew Lobaczewski's "Political Ponerology: The Science of Evil, Psychopathy, and the...
Why we like protocols over deep knowledge
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Richard talk about protocols vs deep and broad knowledge for therapists. Mentioned in this episode: Brainstorm - the film about bipolar: ht...
The importance of vitamin D
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Richard talks about the synthesis and importance of vitamin D. You can find his two page summary of vitamin D synthesis on our download page https:/...
The Inflamed Mind
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt talks about inflammation and mental wellbeing. Mentioned in the episode: The Inflamed Mind course https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/cou...
Breathing: What helps to keep us calm and grounded?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We've been taught that breathing exercises are all about oxygen - it's not. Richard Hill explains as he unpacks what's helpful and what's not, when it...
Where does the brain really exist?
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mentions in this video: The Embodied Mind https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/the-embodied-mind-2-hrs Epigenetics (3 hr reading course...
Propaganda techniques, hyperreality and the left hemisphere of the brain
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt & Richard talk about the state of propaganda techniques today in a digital world that caters to our left hemisphere mode of perception. Find Ma...
Simplicity & Curiosity in a Complex World
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Resources mentioned in the show: Jonah Paquette encourages us to be awestruck https://youtu.be/2S_O_RAbeBY?si=A9FoT8QY8QncCPm7 Also from Jonah: Happi...
Are we losing touch with reality?
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of Making Sense of a Complex World, Richard and Matt chat about the Hyperreality Simulacrum and are we losing touch with reality...
In Conversation with Sophia Galano | Calming Teenage Anxiety
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, psychotherapist Sophia Vale Galano joins Richard Hill to discuss her book Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent's Guide. Galano shar...
Kids These Days - with Nevin Harper and Will Dobud
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Richard Hill in conversation with Nevin Harper and Will Dobud as they explore their new book Kids These Days. The discussion covers the challenge...
Jessica Dibb | Breathwork & Psychotherapy
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Dibb, author of the Norton book "Breathwork and Psychotherapy," shares her personal journey and professional work with breathwork and consciou...
Ana Gomez | EMDR and Somatic Therapy
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ana Gomez talks about her new book EMDR-Sandtray-based Therapy: Healing Complex Trauma and Dissociation Across the Lifespan and her work and philosoph...
In conversation with Niall Geoghegan
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Niall discussed Niall's book on experiential therapy for treating trauma, which outlines 15 different therapeutic approaches and their app...
In Conversation With Melanie Weller
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Richard Hill talks to Melanie Weller about the body, time, and mental well being. To find out more about Melanie go to https://www.melanieweller...
Michael Alcee and the Upside of OCD
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Hill catches up once again with Michael Alcee to talk about Michael's new book "The Upside of OCD: flip the script to reclaim your life" You c...
Ross Ellenhorn, Purple Crayons, and the art of drawing a life
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net Find out more about Ross Ellenhorn here https://www.ellenhorn.com/ross/
In Conversation with Dr Chris Aiken on "Bipolar, No So Much".
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This interview features Richard Hill speaking with Dr. Chris Aiken, a psychiatrist and expert on mood disorders, with a special focus on bipolar disor...
In Conversation with Rita Princi-Hubbard
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For more about Rita and her work, go to https://www.princiconsulting.com.au/ and https://www.in-ed.com.au/ For professionals go to https://www.thescie...
In conversation with Rebecca Mannis
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Richard Hill talks to Dr. Rebecca Mannis about neuropsychology and working with children among other things. You can find more great content a...
In Conversation with Gilly Crow
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gilly Crow talks to Richard Hill about dreams and her new book "Wake Up To Your Dreams: An Exploration of Dreams and Dreaming" Don't forget to check u...
In Conversation with Ann Kelley & Sue Marriott
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can find out more about Ann and Sue, and their book, at Therapist Uncensored therapistuncensored.com For SoP subscribers you can find a short arti...
Deborah Bryon on the wisdom of Andean shamanism and analytical psychology and psychotherapy
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation between Richard Hill and Deborah Bryon on the Science of Psychotherapy Podcast explores the intersection of analytical psychology, p...
In Conversation with Lou Cozolino
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Hill and Lou Cozolino discuss Lou's latest work, particularly the new edition of his influential book, The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy. They...
Straight Talking Introduction to Therapy
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Hill talks to Matt Wotton and Graham Johnston (both therapists and co-founders of the London Centre for Applied Psychology) about their new bo...
Kendall Schauermann talks Ketamine Therapy
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard talks to therapist Kendall Schauermann about Ketamine assisted therapy. You can find out more about Kendall and Ketamine Therapy at http://www...
7 Steps to Powerful Boundaries
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Hill talks to Merle Yoast, a full time writer, speaker and consultant. Merle is retired from private practice psychotherapy after 25 years, an...
Eric Garland talks about mindfulness recovery from addiction
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To hear Dr Eric Garland talk at the free holistic recovery summit go to https://bit.ly/SOP-Summit2023 Find about more about MORE at Dr Garland's websi...
Helen McCarthy, the appetite doctor, on retraining your appetite.
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To hear Dr Helen McCarthy talk at the free holistic recovery summit go to https://bit.ly/SOP-Summit2023 Thanks for listening! Support us by becoming a...
Eric Zimmer Talks About Addiction
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To hear Eric Zimmer talk at the free holistic recovery summit go to https://bit.ly/SOP-Summit2023 Thanks for listening! Support us by becoming a subsc...
Oliver Morgan on Addiction
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To hear Dr Morgan talk at the free holistic recovery summit go to https://bit.ly/SOP-Summit2023 Thanks for listening! Support us by becoming a subscri...
Richard Schwartz on internal family systems.
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Dr Schwartz at the Holistic Recovery Summit - a free summit - you can register here https://bit.ly/SOP-Summit2023 Today we talk to Richard S...
Evelyn Higgins on addiction and genetics.
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Dr. Evelyn Higgins, a distinguished expert in epidemiology, specializing in substance use disorders and mental health, who holds degr...
Jan Winhall and the Polyvagal Paradigm for Addiction
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Find out more about the Holistic Recovery Summit here https://bit.ly/SOP-Summit2023 We talk to Jan Winhall, MSW, FOT who is an author, teacher, and...
Liam O'Mahony on Trauma and Addiction Counselling
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Liam O'Mahony who's interest is the related fields of Attachment, Neuroscience and Trauma and he is particular passionate about how researc...
Our Polyvagal World with Stephen and Seth Porges
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with return guest Stephen Porges as he introduces his son, Seth, who has co-authored a new book called Our Polyvagal World. You can find...
David Sitt and ADHD Refocused
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Sitt is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City with extensive experience as a therapist, evaluator, and educator. We talk to him ...
Dancing with Grief - Edy Nathan
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR, who is an author, public speaker and licensed therapist. She is an AASECT certified sex therapist, hypnotherapist ...
Rebecca Kase talks about EMDR, Polyvagal, and Trauma
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Kase is a licensed clinical social worker and yoga instructor, living in Gig Harbor WA. She is an EMDR Consultant & Basic Trainer, and owner o...
Group therapy and energetic clutter with Tanya Cole-Lesnick
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to therapist Tanya Cole-Lesnick about the power of group therapy, clearing energetic clutter, and a host of other things within her therapy pr...
Treating Sex Addiction with Dr Doug Wiess
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Dr. Douglas Weiss, who is a psychologist and the founder of Heart to Heart Counseling Center, which specializes in the treatment of s...
Don St John on healing wounds and wholeness
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don St John, Ph.D., is a somatic-relational psychotherapist, workshop leader and author of the award winning book, Healing the Wounds of Childhood. ...
Transformative Coaching with Jason Shiers
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Shiers has over 20 years of experience in many paradigms of change models as a life coach. We talk to him about his journey and his practice. Y...
Becoming a Professional Life Coach with Pat Williams
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Dr Patrick Williams about the 3rd edition of his book Becoming a Professional Life Coach: The Art and Science of a Whole-Person Approach. ...
BrainStorm - From Broken to Blessed on the Bipolar Spectrum
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Sara Schley about her new book, and soon-to-be movie, BrainStorm. You can find out more about Sara and her book here https://saraschley.co...
Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Megan Connell, the author of Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy: A Guide for the Clinician Game Master, about how therapists can go about using...
Triumphing Over Trauma – Journeys Beyond Woundedness
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Pamela Trotman about her new book Triumphing Over Trauma – Journeys Beyond Woundedness. You can find out more about Pamela and her book a...
The 7 Dimensions of Children's Emotional Well-Being
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Jean Annan from New Zealand about her new book 7 Dimensions: Children's Emotional Well-being, a book that introduces a framework to help ad...
Infidelity with Peter Fraenkel
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking once again to Peter Fraenkel about his work in couple therapy, and today with a focus on infidelity. For more about Peter go to https:...
Mental Health Nursing
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Hudson-McAuley is a mental health registered nurse, as well as a psychotherapist with credentials in Gestalt and Somatic Psychotherapy, S...
Expanding our perspective... from space!
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have return guest Sophie Schauermann who has brought along her good friend Rachel Lyons who is the executive director at Space For Humanity h...
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Jonathan Sabbagh
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Sabbagh is the co-founder and CEO of Journey Clinical, an integrative platform for medical professionals and mental health professionals to p...
Imago Relationship Therapy
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Harville Hendrix and Helen Hunt, the couple who founded Imago relationship therapy. We find out about their history and a bit about t...
A Graphic Novel on Incest.
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Marks-Tarlow and Leanne Domash talk about their collaboration on an adult therapeutic novel about incest - The Eel & the Blowfish: A Graphic No...
Happily Even After with Jonah Paquette
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with clinical psychologist, author specializing in the science of well-being and emotional fitness, and friend of SoP, Jonah Paquette. He'...
Tuned in to children and families with Sophie Schauermann
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Sophie Schauermann, LCSW, who has over 10 years of experience working closely with children and families in many settings, including the Ha...
Last Chance Couple Therapy with Peter Fraenkel
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Dr Peter Fraenkel, Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology, The City College of the City University of New York, about his late...
Psychoneuroimmunology-based relaxation therapy in the 21st century
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Judy Lovas talks to us about the importance of psychoneuroimmunology-based relaxation therapy in 21st century mental healthcare. You can find out m...
Brief Therapy Conversations
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Richard Hill talks with Michael F. Hoyt and Flavio Cannistra who have a new book out, Brief Therapy Conversations: Exploring Efficient Intervent...
The collected works of Milton H. Erickson
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Roxanna Erickson-Klein (daughter of the late Milton H. Erickson) and Kathryn Rossi (widow of Ernest Rossi) and their editing of The Colle...
Catch up with Richard Hill in Europe
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Hill is touring around Europe at the moment so Matt has a quick catch up with him to see what he's been up to. Thanks for listening! Suppor...
Relationship-Based Treatment of Children and Their Parents
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to authors Elizabeth Sylvester and Kat Scherer about their new book "Relationship-Based Treatment of Children and Their Parents: An Integrativ...
John Arden and Rewire Your Brain 2.0
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with good friend, author and expert in the science of wellbeing, Dr John Arden. He has a new book coming out - Rewire Your Brain 2.0 which...
Tara Sanderson talks about a guide to lowering anxiety through intentional choices
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Tara Sanderson, PsyD, has a new book "Too Much, Not Enough: A guide to decreasing anxiety and finding balance through intentional choices". We aske...
MEMI - Multichannel Eye Movement Integration
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Dr. Mike Deninger and Joachim Lee about Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI) - its philosophy and practice. To find out more go to ...
Review of the Gut-Brain Axis documentary episode
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Matt revisit their Gut-Brain Axis documentary episode and tease out some bits for your education and enjoyment. This is the first in a ser...
Systems, psychotherapy and the Netherlands
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We connect with systems psychologist Utah Ambachtsheer in the Netherlands to find out what psychotherapy is like in his part of the world and a little...
Sophie Scott on Medical Reporting
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Scott is the Australian national medical reporter for the ABC. We catch up with her to talk about reporting on mental health issues. You can f...
Dr Dan Siegel talks IntraConnected - MWe (Me + We)
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Dan Siegel talks to us about IntraConnected: MWe (Me + We) as the Integration of Self, Identity, and Belonging. For more about this book visit Dan'...
Marianna Torgovnick talks about loss and grief
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author Marianna Torgovnick talks about her experience of processing loss and grief through classic literature, cooking, yoga, mediation and her own wr...
Jonah Parquette on being awestruck
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonah Paquette, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, international speaker, and author. His previous books include Awestruck, The Happiness Toolbox,...
Will Dobud talks adventure therapy
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Outdoor therapy, wilderness therapy, adventure therapy, there are a multitude of titles for getting people out into the wild for therapeutic purposes....
Dr Pamela Seraphine talks drumming and trauma therapy
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Pamela Seraphine is the developer of Neuro-Rhythmic Trauma Therapy (NRTT), a specialized neurobiologically informed somatic approach for recovery ...
Joseph LeDoux
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Hill catches up with Joseph LeDoux. Thanks for listening! Support us by becoming a subscriber to The Science of Psychotherapy Academy! Or you...
Matt & Richard talk about schizophrenia
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt & Richard talk about their latest documentary episode on Schizophrenia and pull out some highlights. For more on the documentary series go to htt...
Loretta Breuning talks about habits of a happy brain
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Loretta Graziano Breuning talks to us about retraining your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins from her new book Hab...
Victor Yalom talks about psychotherapy
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Victor Yalom and have a casual chat about psychotherapy. Victor is the creator of https://www.psychotherapy.net/ which offers trainin...
Matt & Richard on the divided brain
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The different ways of being in the world according to the left and right hemispheres is an important understanding for the field of mental health. Mat...
Your Brain's Not Broken with Tamara Rosier
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Dr. Tamara Rosier who has been a college administrator, professor, leadership consultant and high school teacher. As an ADHD coach, she wor...
Rachael Katz and Helen Hadani talk about The Emotionally Intelligent Child
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Rachael Katz, MS, Ed, and Helen Shwe Hadani, PhD, about their book The Emotionally Intelligent Child: Effective Strategies for Parenting Se...
Larry Ozowara talks about inpatient and outpatient care
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to psychiatrist Dr Larry Ozowara who has served as a director of behavioral health for a group medical practice in Los Angeles, serving the LG...
Dr Johanna Lynch talks about integration and whole person wellbeing
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Johanna Lynch talks to us about her new book A Whole Person Approach To Wellbeing: Building Sense of Safety, and the topic of integration and holis...
Jay Noricks talks about parts and memory therapy
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Jay Noricks to talk about his book Parts and Memory Therapy: The Clinical Guide and his approach to therapy. Find out more at https:/...
Michael Alcée talks about therapeutic improvisation
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Alcée, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Tarrytown, NY and Mental Health Educator at Manhattan School of Music. He spec...
Julie Lythcott-Haims talks about being an adult
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Julie Lythcott-Haims, who believes in humans and is deeply interested in what gets in our way. Her work encompasses writing, speaking, teac...
Michael Cholbi talks about the philosophy of grief
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Cholbi holds the chair in philosophy at the University of Edinburgh and is principally involved in researching grief. His recent book My Grief...
Lynn Lyons and the anxiety audit
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Lyons talks about her new book The Anxiety Audit: 7 Sneaky Ways Anxiety Takes Hold and How to Escape Them. You can find out more about Lynn her...
Jon Lieff talks about the secret life of cells
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to have Dr Jon Lieff back to talk to us once again about cellular communication, the wonderful complexity of life and what it all means...
Omar Reda talks about The Wounded Healer
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Omar Reda, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, a Harvard-trained trauma expert, an author, and a family advocate. We talk to him about his recent b...
Rebecca Mannis on long COVID
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Dr Rebecca Mannis to talk about treating clients who are suffering from long COVID or other assaults to their central nervous systems...
Andrew Jamieson talks Midlife - Humanity's Secret Weapon.
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Jamieson trained at the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling and received an MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy at Middles...
Catching up with Stan Tatkin
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've had couple therapist, and one of the nicest people on the planet, Stan Tatkin on the show before and he's written us a number of articles. Today...
Catching up with Lou Cozolino
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's always great to catch up with Lou Cozolino and in this meeting we talk about some of the topics he will be addressing in an upcoming conference i...
Jurie Rossouw talks about Resilience
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with resilience expert Jurie Rossouw who talks with us about his work and what it means to be resilient. You can find out more about his w...
Thomas Verny talks about the embodied mind
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Dr Thomas Verny about the embodied mind. His most recent book, The Embodied Mind: Understanding the Mysteries of Cellular Memory, Consciou...
Ken Benau on Shame, Pride, and Relational Trauma: Concepts and Psychotherapy
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Dr Ken Benau to talk about his recent book Shame, Pride, and Relational Trauma: Concepts and Psychotherapy. You can find his book he...
Matt & Richard talk about reasons for learning about the science of psychotherapy
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the release of their new book, The Practitioner's Guide to The Science of Psychotherapy, Matt and Richard continue to talk about some of the theo...
John Arden talks with Richard Hill and Matthew Dahlitz about The Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Dr John Arden who talks with us about our new book and the foreword he's written for us - a bonus chapter really! You can get out boo...
Stuart Shanker talks self-regulation
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Stuart Shanker is the author of the Self-Reg trilogy: Calm, Alert and Learning: Classroom Strategies for Self-Regulation; Self-Reg: How to Help You...