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From ‘dopamine fasting’ to ‘serotonin diets,’ the internet is full of neurotransmitter misinformation. Is the gut really your "second brain"? Can getting 5 minutes of sunlight "boost" your mood?

Biohacking promises a shortcut to wellness, but what’s the real deal? We bust common myths about neurotransmitters and brain health, shedding light on the science behind these claims. Tune in for a fun, fact-filled conversation with Juniper and Laurel, traveling into the brain and getting to know the "it" neurotransmitters, serotonin and dopamine.

🧠 Introduction to Neurotransmitters (00:00 - 10:30)
🔬 Debunking Neurotransmitter Myths (10:31 - 21:01)
🧪 Neurotransmitters and Mental Health (21:01 - 29:47)
🌞 Critique of Biohacking and Wellness Trends (29:48 - 40:00)

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Hey everyone! It’s Juniper and Laurel bringing you another episode of After Billable Hours. In this episode, we dive into our memes of the week, share stories from our high school extracurriculars, and play a super fun (and delightfully nerdy) game of assigning famous psychology legends their perfect dishes for the ultimate ‘psychology family dinner.’ Get ready for unserious fun with a side of critical insights and a dash of Psych 101 vibes!

🎙️ Introduction and Context (00:01 - 02:12)

🏆 Highschool Extra Curricular (02:12 - 05:30)

😂 Meme of the Week (05:38 - 08:02)

🧠 Psychology Family Dinner Game (08:28 - 18:18)

🍽️ More Dinner Guests (18:18 - 29:05)

🎓 Final Dinner Guests and Wrap-up (29:05 - 44:46)

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Ever read a therapist’s bio and thought, “What does ‘psychodynamic’ even mean?” Welcome to our first CMH Short, where we (allegedly) try to keep things brief. Juniper and Laurel, your friendly mental health educators, are here to give you the lowdown on therapy lingo. We tackle everything from ‘CBT’ to ‘parts work,’ and even the mysteriously vague ‘somatic’ approaches. We break down what these terms really mean and how they show up in therapy. Whether you’re a clinician realizing you might need to simplify your language or a client wondering what you’re getting into, this quick episode has your back.

🎙️ Introduction to CMH Short (00:01 - 05:00)

📚 Therapy Terms Explained (05:00 - 12:07)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness
• Somatic
• Parts work/Internal Family Systems
• Systemic

🧠 More Therapy Terms (12:07 - 23:25)

• Person-centered
• EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Psychodynamic
• Motivational Interviewing

🗣️ Therapist Phrases Discussion (23:25 - 29:53)

• Laurel and Juniper rate common therapist phrases on an annoyance scale
• Discuss potentially problematic or overused phrases in therapy
• Reflect on the importance of language in therapeutic settings

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