The Psych Effect
Mental health is everywhere around us. Sports, news, politics, it drives us every day. Who better to give us information on this then a board certified medical doctor and mental health professional? Dr Dmitry Byk, a forensic psychiatrist, has been through all domains of mental healthcare. From inpatient units, outpatient clinics, academic appointments, university hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private practices. He’s also led forensic inpatient hospital units, worked in prisons, assisted attorneys, and interviewed individuals involved in both criminal and civil forensic cases. Commenting on everyday news with the intention of shedding light on the human behavior in professional athletes, public figures, and newsmakers he will attempt to demystify the stigma attached to mental health and hopefully educate the public.
Episodes
6 days ago
6 days ago
Party people! DC The Brain Supreme joined me to talk about Tag Team's HUGE hit Whoomp! There It Is! that went multiple platinum in 1993. What an incredible story, from Chicago to Denver, to Atlanta, and then to the world. A song that almost didn't happen. DC talks about the success, the failures, what it's like to be called a "one hit wonder" and how he continues to hustle. Get some great life lessons from someone who's been at the top and seen what it's like to get screwed by the music industry and work their way back. I also answer a new "fan" from the TikTok comments section and, of course, the Mental Health Tip of the Day.
00:00 - Worst Places
06:40 - Whoomp! There It Is!
56:10 - MHToD
Monday Apr 15, 2024
#40 Joker, OJ Simpson, & The Dark Triad
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Does OJ Simpson have traits in the dark triad of psychopathy, narcissism, and machiavellianism? I define those terms and answer that question during the week that people remember OJ's legacy as one of the best running backs in football history, but also someone who divided America further also racial lines. But is OJ's trial really a race issue? You get my take on that. You might be surprised. I also talk about the new Joker Folie à Deux movie trailer that came out this week and my favorite movie Jokers. Then drop the top 5 actresses that could play Harley Quinn in this new dark Joker movie universe. And, of course, your MHToD sums everything up nicely.
1:00 - Joker, Harley, & Psychopathy
12:34 - OJ Simpson & The Dark Triad
34:00 - MHToD
Monday Apr 08, 2024
#39 Over Pathologizing Normal Behavior
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Is Bill Maher right that we over pathologize normal behavior? In his New Rules from March 15, 2024 he makes the point that no one can just have feelings anymore, everything has to be a disease and uses a number of stats to back up his point. I go into details about those stats and give my take on whether he might be right about the over pathologizing of what could be considered just every day feelings that people go through. Love him or hate him, you can't ignore Bill Maher. So don't ignore my take on his take!
Also I say goodbye to the show's previous cohosts and an unexpected visitor makes an appearance. It's not what anyone thinks. And it's weird.
Plus your Mental Health Tip of the Day.
00:45 - The Elephant in the Room
07:18 - Over Pathologizing Normal Behavior
32:14 - MHToD
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Everything Has A Psych Effect
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
The Psych Effect give you the viewpoint of a seasoned forensic psychiatrist's take on the current events in sports, politics, and news as it's happening in the world today from a mental health perspective. Who better to comment on what you see every day then someone who's been in every type of psychiatric practice and seen nearly every type of individual in nearly every setting?
Monday Mar 11, 2024
#38 Elon Musk on Therapy & Dr Phil Just Being Wrong
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Dmitry, Steph, & Suzanne get into it right off the bat when the Healthcare Horror Stat of the Week launches Dmitry into a anti-insurance rant. Close your children's ears this week parents. There's no censorship on the bad words in this segment. Then the docs give their takes on Elon Musk who sent out a tweet about him never having been to therapy, followed by the threesome's rebuttals to Dr. Phil's appearance on Bill Maher from March 1 regarding a cognitive exam for Joe Biden and polyamorous relationships and divorce. This fired up episode is concluded with the Mental Health Tip of the Day that your mother is going to love. #MHToD
1:17 - Healthcare Horror Stat of the Week
13:48 - Elon & Phil & Threesomes, Oh MY!
39:21 - #MHToD
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
#37 Insomnia In Humans With Barry Krakow, MD
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Maria is back with her post game show. This time trying to pick out NFL players from a lineup. Hilarity ensues. Of course this is better on video so go check out this segment on our YouTube channel. But stick around this audio podcast because the docs welcome Dr. Barry Krakow a board certified sleep expert of over 30 years who has research that shows breathing problems are at the root of your insomnia and it can be cured. Then it's your Mental Health Tip of the Day. #MHToD
01:19 - Maria's Never Too Late SB LVIII Post Game Show
21:02 - Barry Krakow, MD & Insomnia
1:06:34 - #MHToD
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
#36 The Roots of Evil with Dr. Evan Longin
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
What calamity will befall us in March? The last time the 49ers and Chiefs played in a Super Bowl was the month before COVID. Dmitry postulates that another disaster awaits. The docs then welcome Dr. Evan Longin, a clinical psychologist who wrote a book on the roots of evil and how to recognize them. The discussion begins with the four factors that define evil to how they apply from politics to religion to the psychology of people's innate natural impulses. Then Dr. Longin gives himself an everlasting nickname that he will carry for eternity. Finally, it's your Mental Health Tip of the Day from Nick Eh 30 delivered via Michael.
1:07 - Super Bowl Calamity
13:15 - The Roots of Evil with Dr. Evan Longin
56:15 - MHToD
Monday Feb 05, 2024
#35 Happy Anniversary, Two Dudes & A Lady
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
It's The Psych Effect's one year anniversary! Who knew this little indie show would make it this far? But here it is and, just like the first show, it's Dmitry & Steph by themselves all over again. Because Suzanne is in Orlando reporting from the Pro Bowl. But doesn't have any actual report. So instead the guys talk about how much it would take for them to be the fall guy for a wealthy person to publicly shame them for making a mistake that they were hired to actually make on purpose. Then recent mental health trends in stigma and minorities in America. And the original reasons why The Psych Effect Podcast was conceived. The Mental Health Tip of the Day is a shout to the kids playing sports and the adults with every day negative thoughts out there. You'll like it, we promise. #MHToD
Thanks for a great year.
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
#34 TRFS's Swiftie NFL Championship Preview
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
The Reluctant Sports Fan is holding her own against the NFL.com insiders with her picks. She's back with another week of strong football analysis of this week's AFC and NFC Championship games. Picking the Chiefs vs Ravens & Lions vs 49ers. Will it be chalk across the board? Or will she ride with the dogs?
Monday Jan 22, 2024
#33 Happiness Equation
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Nostalgia begins the episode as the docs talk about what was happening in the world of news and sports on or around the last time the Dolphins and Lions won a playoff game in December 2000 & January 1992 respectively. A stroll down memory lane that makes Suzanne sad. The Reluctant Sports Fan returns to recap her Super Wildcard Weekend picks against the NFL.com insiders and make new ones for the divisional round. Did she win? Then the docs discuss the philosophy of the happiness equation and management of expectations. Then it's your Mental Health Tip of the Day on how anxiety is a part of your life.