Unconventional Dyad Podcast
Unconventional Dyad Podcast
Mental Health, the Mind-Body Connection, and Psychospirituality. Dialogue is a two-way street. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unconventionaldyad/support
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On episode 44 of the Unconventional Dyad Podcast, Laura speaks with Dr. Nafissa Ismail, Associate Professor and researcher. Topics of discussion include…
- Stress-induced mental illnesses
- The gut-brain axis and its role in mental health
- The effects of stressors on puberty and adolescent mental health
- How probiotic consumption during puberty might protect against depression and anxiety
- The physiological and neurological effects of the COVID-19 virus and pandemic on children and teens
- Sex differences in mental health
- Open Science and the power of collaboration, and
- Integrating the body into the study of the mind
Dr. Ismail is an Associate Professor at the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa and the holder of a University Research Chair in Stress and Mental Health. She obtained her PhD from Concordia University in 2009. She then completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Massachusetts and joined the University of Ottawa in 2012. Her research expertise is in Neuroimmunology and Neuroendocrinology. She was awarded Young Researcher of Year by the University of Ottawa and Early Researcher Award by the province of Ontario. She was also awarded the prize for activity in the media and in the community 2021 by the Faculty of Social Sciences. She is also a member of the Global Young Academy.
Follow Dr. Ismail on Twitter: @ismail_nafissa (twitter.com/ismail_nafissa)
Connect with Dr. Ismail on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nafissa-ismail-890aa899/
Find out more at uniweb.uottawa.ca/members/964
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41 - #40 - Evelyn Schaefer, Psy.D. - Sport/Performance Psychology, Following Your Passions, and Training Future PsychologistsWed, 18 Aug 2021
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40 - #39 - Nathalie Rieder, Psy.D. - Geropsychology, Aging, and the Future of HealthcareMon, 09 Aug 2021
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39 - #38 - Rachel Newcombe, Psychoanalyst & WriterSun, 18 Apr 2021
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38 - #37 - Dr. Monica Rico, Professor of History and Environmental StudiesSat, 03 Apr 2021
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37 - #36 - Dr. Tracy Sidesinger, Psychoanalytic PsychologistMon, 22 Mar 2021
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36 - #35 - Candice Czubernat, Therapist and Founder of The Christian ClosetTue, 16 Mar 2021
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35 - #34 - Kimby Shult Hughes, LMFT - Healing from the HeartTue, 09 Mar 2021
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34 - #33 - Dr. Elisabeth Paquette: Engaging with Decolonial TextsSat, 06 Mar 2021
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33 - #32 - Dr. Dale Bespalec: Retiring with IntegrityThu, 04 Mar 2021
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32 - #31 - Part 2: Carlos Padrón, Ethics of Care within PsychoanalysisMon, 22 Feb 2021
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31 - #30 - Part 1: Carlos Padrón, Ethics of Care within PsychoanalysisMon, 22 Feb 2021
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30 - #29 - Interview: Jeremiah Lindemann, Product Engineer on COVID-19 and Opioid MappingThu, 18 Feb 2021
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29 - #28 - Predoctoral Internship Miniseries: Part 4, The Ranking ProcessTue, 02 Feb 2021
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28 - #27 - Interview: S. Alfonso Williams - InterlocutorSun, 31 Jan 2021
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26 - #25 - Interview: Dr. Jack Drescher, Gender, Sexuality, and Clinical TrainingWed, 13 Jan 2021
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25 - #24 - Predoctoral Internship Miniseries: Part 3, Interviews and Interview PrepSun, 10 Jan 2021
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24 - #23 - Interview: Dr. Lara Sheehi, Decolonizing Psychoanalysis and Psychology CurriculaFri, 08 Jan 2021
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21 - #20 - Interview: Neha Wadekar, Multimedia JournalistWed, 30 Dec 2020
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20 - #19 - Interview: Wyndi Ervin, EducatorTue, 08 Dec 2020
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19 - #18 - Interview: Jessica Jensen & Paul Dietrich, Musicians, Composer; Jazz & ClassicalSun, 22 Nov 2020
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18 - #17 - Interview: Dr. Alaina Kroes, Psychologist; Competency restoration & assessments with childrenWed, 11 Nov 2020
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17 - #16 - Interview: Marina Stant, SongwriterTue, 10 Nov 2020
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16 - #15 - Predoctoral Internship Miniseries: Part 2Fri, 06 Nov 2020
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15 - #14 - Interview: Dr. Natalie Christian, Educator and Fungal EcologistThu, 29 Oct 2020
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14 - #13 - Interview: Dr. Andrea Medaris, Clinical Psychologist, Gilmore Girls ExpertFri, 23 Oct 2020
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13 - Special: Everybody Now - Climate Emergency and Sacred DutyMon, 19 Oct 2020
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12 - #12 - Interview: Dr. Laura Knudson, Transcompetent Care; Founder, Gender Affirming Care TeamMon, 19 Oct 2020
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11 - #11 - Interview: Angela Lang, Political Activist and Founder of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC)Fri, 16 Oct 2020
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10 - #10 - Interview: Dr. Stephanie Kliethermes, Professor and Sports Medicine ResearcherMon, 12 Oct 2020
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9 - #9 - Interview: Dr. Joy Jordan, Mindfulness TeacherTue, 06 Oct 2020
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8 - #8 - Predoctoral Internship Miniseries: Part 1Mon, 05 Oct 2020
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7 - #7 - Interview: Dr. Valery Hazanov, Psychologist and Author of "The Fear of Doing Nothing"Thu, 01 Oct 2020
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6 - #6 - Interview: Dr. Claudia Sheftel-Luiz, Feminist, Psychoanalyst, and AuthorThu, 24 Sep 2020
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5 - #5 - Interview: Carlos Padrón, Latinx PsychoanalystMon, 21 Sep 2020
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3 - #3 - Interview: Laura Schroeder on Being a Life-Long Learner and Making the Familiar StrangeWed, 09 Sep 2020
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2 - #2 - Consent in the Age of COVID-19Mon, 31 Aug 2020
