1.5 — Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

The first mini episode of 'Just Janilee' has arrived! Janilee takes a solo journey through a Case Study that looks at two patients diagnosed with NPD. Listen along to hear how the study was set up, the patient's histories, and the interactions had; the details of why NPD was applied to these two cases & ending the episode is a small application session where the DSM definition of NPD is read out and then applied to the case study. More personal study tools are available in the Show Notes of this episode so be sure to check it out the bottom of the page!

2.5 — Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD)

Janilee goes FULL NERD in this episode talking about Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD) due to how drastically learning about this diagnosis shifted her perception of herself and everything she experienced as a child. Janilee goes step by step through the proposal paper put forth by Bessel Van der Kolk and team who first conceptually understood this unique diagnosis and proposed it be included in the DSM. A history of why DTD is needed & an explanation of what the process of diagnosing DTD would look like are covered. BONUS: Janilee describes an example of “re-parenting” her inner child.

3.5 — Epigenetics

Starting with a brief summary of genetics & then a simple explanation of epigenetics Janilee dives in to all the ways the scientific study of epigenetics has, is currently, and could possibly change the human experience. From broad to specific topics covered include cancer research, embryonic development, behavioral, generational trauma and more. So come along for the ride and learn about our little epigenetic friends that are here to keep us safe & protected.

4.5 — Trauma Based v. Clinical Diagnoses

What actually is the difference between depression in traumatized people & depression in those who haven’t been chronically traumatized? Never fear Janilee has the answer for you in this week’s JJ episode. Covering everything from physiological symptoms to certain brain regions we make our way to treatment approaches and why they shouldn’t be the same for everyone.

5.5 — Helpful Resources (Just Larissa Edition)

An episode with just Larissa, where she talks about resources for assistance and therapy that can be used nationwide in the United States.

6.5 — Neurobiology & Neurophysiology

Ever wonder how that squishy wrinkled gook called a brain works? Well wonder no more! Janilee talks about the structure and function of neurons in a basic and easy to understand way. With images included within the transcription, you’ll end this episode feeling like a champ at neurology basics. Important topics conclude this episode, weaving in topics previously discussed as well as Janilee sharing her exposure to antidepressants and how she found on that works for her.

7.5 — EMDR & Ketamine

Discussed broadly are the different types of therapy treatment available. Janilee spends most of this miniature episode covering recent research articles that study the effectiveness and side effects of two of the newer types of therapy available: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and Ketamine (a dissociative anesthetic)

8.5 — Physiology of Emotions

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9.5 — Using Art to Explore Emotions (part 2)

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