This Is Your Brain On Drugs Psychiatry Podcast
Cody Armstrong, MDJoin Cody Armstrong as he takes you on an adventure through psychiatric medications and beyond, breaking down these oft misunderstood drugs into easy, concise, and digestible pearls with his patented punk rock flare and a healthy dose of real science. Come explore these drugs like never before in fascinating detail whether you are a student, nurse, doc, patient, or just want to learn more. Listen ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 114 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthEducationHealth & Fitness | |||
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In today's episode I will discuss two common disorders associated with schizophrenia and antipsychotic use: psychogenic polydipsia, a condition where patients feel a compulsion to drink water to the point of medical emergency, and catatonia, a condit... more
On today's episode I will discuss the diagnostic symptoms and process for schizophrenia and related disorders. I will go over the symptoms in detail as well as the DSM criteria. I will then explain the hypothesis behind how we think this disorder wor... more
I am starting a new season today, and I will be talking about antipsychotics. On today's episode I will be going over background information of schizophrenia: epidemiology, etiology, disease course, prognosis, and economic burden.
This is the final episode in the obesity series. I will discuss weight loss procedures such as bariatric surgery and endoscopic procedures. I will then talk about lipedema and how it can cause obesity but should be treated differently. Lastly I will ... more
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- Learned so much!!
What a fantastic podcast to learn, and then do your own research from. Dr. Armstrong delivers to the point info, yo to date research, but also topics we are all learning about as we go and I appreciate that! Thank you for taking the time to create this for us all! Even the episodes I don’t have a particular health concern/ looking to learn for, I still enjoy listening!
Apple Podcasts5mich4282
United States3 months ago - Fantastic Resource
Dr. Armstrong does an excellent job encapsulating the breath and depth of psychopharmacology for important and relevant topics within mental health and psychiatry. Additionally, he is open to exploring literature around new and innovative treatments with an open and helpful curiosity that drives learning and makes you look forward to the next episode.
Apple Podcasts5Ferrari281United States3 months ago - Digestible Psychiatry!
Cody shares the information I wish I had received in my Psych NP graduate program. Every episode fuels my excitement for knowledge and gives me a deeper understanding of the symptoms we treat and the medications we prescribe.
Apple Podcasts5Denver Psych NPUnited States4 months ago - Extremely informative
I learn so much from your podcast. Please go in-depth with the ADHD medication like you did with depression. I am looking forward to learning so much more from you. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5THERESA MiehUnited States4 months ago - Great podcast for anyone who is interested
I am just a curious listener with a college-level understanding of biology/neuroscience and have taken a couple of the meds myself. I’m not in healthcare. About 7 episodes in. I’ve learned so much already about not only drugs and their intended mechanisms of action, but also about systemic effects and just generally how our brains, bodies and pharmaceuticals function. Please keep making this podcast, Dr. Armstrong! I would also love additional content on lifestyle medicine, which you have mentio... more
Apple Podcasts5SzenkinUnited States4 months ago
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This show provides in-depth, clinician-focused explorations of psychiatric medications, with a strong emphasis on psychopharmacology, obesity pharmacotherapy, ADHD treatments, and practical prescribing considerations. Episodes tend to unpack mechanisms, safety, dosing strategies, interactions, and real-world constraints, often highlighting how drugs act in the body, how to tailor regimens, and how health systems affect access and adherence. A notable throughline is translating complex science into actionable insights for clinicians and students, while occasionally addressing broader societal topics like medication access and the evolving landscape of new therapies. The host's punk-rock persona adds a memorable tone to rigorous, evidence-bas... more
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