Best Mood Rings Podcasts (2026)

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14. Rings, Things, and Holiday Mood Swings 30:26

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Send us a text In this week’s episode, Justin and Katy dive headfirst into holiday chaos—from competitive Thanksgiving gratitude circles and the eternal “why am I always assigned the rolls?” dilemma to HOA nudity disputes featuring a topless sunbather and one very dramatic neighbor. They also tackle engagement-season etiquette, including whether we…

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In the Ring: Lexapro vs. Prozac - A Comprehensive Analysis 29:56

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In this podcast episode, we meticulously dissect the pharmacological distinctions between Lexapro and Prozac, with the objective of determining the most suitable medication for our hypothetical patient, Benny. Benny, a 32-year-old zoo volunteer, presents with a constellation of symptoms indicative of low drive depression, including excessive fatigu…

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PEARL OF THE WEEK: A DSM Diagnosis That Can Reduce Life Expectancy by an Average of 7 Years 9:18

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Welcome back to a BONUS episode of Pearls and Prep! This episode dives deep into one of the most under-discussed and urgent realities of ADHD: the strikingly higher risk of premature death across the lifespan—and what actually drives that risk. Drawing on large population studies and recent UK and Scandinavian data, we unpack how ADHD is associated…

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Stocking Stuffer Bonus: High-Yield Pearls on Bipolar Activation, SSRIs, and Mood Stabilizers 15:13

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🎙️ Episode Description Antidepressants are foundational in psychiatry — and also one of the easiest ways to accidentally destabilize mood if bipolar risk isn’t recognized early. In this episode of Pearls and Prep, we break down the most important, high-yield pearls on SSRI activation, bipolar switching, and why not all antidepressants carry the sam…

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16. Ho-No-No: A Holiday Guide to Getting Gifting Wrong 28:15

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Send us a text This week Katy and Justin unwrap the chaos of holiday gifting—self-gifts, re-gifts, bad gifts, $600 table lamps, and Dr. Ruth’s shockingly bold “best gift you can give yourself.” Plus, the viral turkey trot prank that divided the internet…and this podcast.By Katy Montgomery and Justin Joseph

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T-Tests and Tummy Aches: How to Read a Research Study Like a Pro 36:48

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Are you a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) student struggling to make sense of p-values, odds ratios, or confidence intervals? Do you wish someone would just explain evidence-based practice in mental health using fun, real-world examples? In this episode, we walk you through how to interpret clinical research — using an unforget…

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15. Confessions on Doomscrolling from 2 Former Bedwetters 28:46

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Send us a text This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin return from Thanksgiving with puppies, storms, and some startling realizations about their phone habits. What begins as an innocent chat about boredom quickly unravels into a full-blown intervention on overstimulation, doomscrolling, and why watching TV while also scrolling TikTok might…

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Pearl of the Week: What Is the Only Transdermal Antidepressant? 11:48

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This week’s Pearl of the Week dives into one of psychiatry’s most overlooked breakthroughs: the only transdermal antidepressant the FDA has ever approved. Why did this one medication earn a category all its own? What makes its delivery system different? And how did it manage to bypass the infamous tyramine diet—but only at one very specific dose? I…

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Walking Chicago’s Coastline — A 63-Mile Journey with Author Michael McColly | EP. 34 58:10

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Discover how a 63-mile walk across Chicago transformed writer Michael McColly’s health, mindset, and connection to the world around him. In this episode, Michael joins Frank Ring to explore the power of walking for mental clarity, physical health, and understanding the hidden stories of our cities. Michael shares the journey behind his book Walking…

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Navigating Acute Dystonias: Clinical Insights and Management 21:30

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This podcast episode elucidates the complexities surrounding dystonia, a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions leading to abnormal postures and movements. We commence by exploring a mock patient case involving Mario, who presents with acute dystonia following the initiation of risperidone for first episode …

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13. Pass the Turkey, Not the Trauma: Thanksgiving Etiquette 26:05

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Send us a text It’s our Thanksgiving Special, and Katy and Justin are diving headfirst into the holiday that’s equal parts gratitude and emotional landmines. From navigating political potholes at the dinner table to deciding when alcohol becomes “a little festive” versus “a full-blown family intervention,” we break down the etiquette, the angst, an…

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Pearl of the Week: The Bipolar Blind Spot 13:06

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The salient point of this podcast episode is the astonishing statistic that the average delay in accurately diagnosing bipolar disorder is nine years following a patient's initial depressive episode. This revelation underscores a critical issue in mental health care, as such a prolonged period without proper diagnosis can lead to significant distre…

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Bonus Episode: Board Bombs: 3 High-Yield Psychiatric Questions to Prepare You for Your Board Exam 12:03

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🔥 Bonus Board Bombs: 3 High-Yield Questions Every PMHNP Must Master Before the Exam Get ready to level up your PMHNP board prep with three ultra-high-yield “Board Bombs” designed to sharpen your clinical reasoning, boost exam confidence, and target the exact concepts PMHNPs tend to miss on test day. In this bonus episode, we break down realistic, e…

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12. Hoe, Hoe, Hoe: Neighbor Gardens in the Nude. Please Help. 29:21

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Send us a text This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy Montgomery and Justin Joseph get down and dirty—literally—with one of the strangest advice columns yet: a woman whose neighbor insists on gardening in the nude. From bare-bottom begonias to a teenager too traumatized to step outside, the duo peels back (too many) layers of suburban exhibitionism a…

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Exploring the Diagnostic Challenges in Anxiety: Jean Luc's Journey 25:16

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The primary focus of this podcast episode revolves around the intricate relationship between caffeine consumption and its potential psychological ramifications, particularly as illustrated through the case of a mock patient named Jean Luc. Jean Luc presents with a constellation of symptoms including erratic sleep patterns, heart palpitations, and t…

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11. Alexa, Build Me a Boyfriend (And One for Katy, Too). 29:06

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Send us a text This week on Wrong Way Forward, Justin and Katy start with an age-old dilemma — Should you let your fiancé go to a bachelor party with strippers? — and somehow end up feeding their own podcast transcripts into an AI to build digital boyfriends. Because of course they do. Katy channels her inner advice columnist while Justin relives h…

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PEARL OF THE WEEK: What is the only DSM diagnosis that requires a rating of symptoms? 11:47

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Think you know your DSM-5-TR inside and out? In this Pearl of the Week episode, we’re asking a question that stumps even seasoned clinicians: Which DSM-5-TR diagnosis actually requires a validated rating scale to confirm it? Is it: A. Autism Spectrum Disorder — with its structured ADOS and ADI-R interviews? B. ADHD — the classic ASRS and Vanderbilt…

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10. Boundaries, Boob Shelves, And The Tip Screen 34:19

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Send us a text From “boob shelves” at black-tie events to sleeveless regret in Sin City, this week’s episode of Wrong Way Forward tackles the messy intersection of self-image, double standards, and fashion faux pas. The duo dives into the Lauren Sánchez “boob shelf” phenomenon, asking the real questions: when is it empowering, when is it performati…

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Exploring Mixed Features in Major Depressive Disorder: The Case of Gus 25:56

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Today, we delve into the intricate case of mock patient, Gus, a 23-year-old male grappling with debilitating depression and psychotic symptoms. His experience includes a notable history of Wellbutrin use, which initially seemed effective but has since waned in its efficacy. Moreover, Gus reports auditory hallucinations and visual disturbances, addi…

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EP: 33 Why Tracking Works: Lessons from My 11,285-Mile Virtual Walk 30:23

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Struggling to stay consistent with your walking routine? In this episode, author and coach Frank Ring shows why you can’t improve what you don’t track—and how simple logging turns “I’ll try” into visible progress. Frank shares the origin and completion of his 11,285-mile Virtual Walk Around the United States (including 186 miles across New Jersey),…

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Season 2 Ep 7 - Talk Dirty To Me - Couples Communication 101 1:00:32

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Great relationships aren’t built on grand gestures they’re built on honest conversations. In this heartfelt episode of Season Two, hosts Dr. Mia Cowan & Joseph Brown sit down with Dr. Misty to talk about the power of open communication in long-term love. From learning to listen without judgment to expressing needs with confidence and care, this epi…

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9. Boo-Jee Behavior: Trick-or-Treat Takedown 34:45

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Send us a text Description: This week, Justin and Katy unpack a Dear Prudence letter that’s giving major “I already pay enough taxes” energy — a wealthy neighbor outraged that kids from other ZIP codes are trick-or-treating on her block. Justin insists Halloween should be about knowing your neighbors (and not your candy ROI), while Katy counters wi…

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Board Bombs - 3 Critical Questions to Prepare you For Boards and Empower your Practice 12:52

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This podcast episode delves into the intricacies of pharmacological preparations for the NP board exams, specifically focusing on the implications of amitriptyline and its adverse effects. We meticulously analyze a clinical vignette involving a mock45-year-old woman who presents with dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision following her initiat…

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Season 2 Ep 6 - The Midlife Reset - From Midlife Pauses To Power 30:32

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Midlife comes with its share of pauses moments that make us stop, reflect, and question what’s next. But those pauses aren’t the end of the story. They’re an invitation to reset. In this empowering episode of Season Two, hosts Dr. Mia Cowan & Joseph Brown dive deep into what it means to turn life’s interruptions into opportunities for growth. From …

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8. The Problem with Platitudes & What to Say Instead 37:17

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Send us a text Episode: “Platitudes Are the Wrong Way Forward” When life gets messy, why do we reach for lazy lines like “everything happens for a reason,” “it is what it is,” or “forgive and forget”? This week, Katy and Justin unpack why platitudes feel dismissive—and what to say instead when someone is grieving, stressed, or stuck. Katy shares th…

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Exploring the Nuances of ADHD vs. Bipolar Disorder in Outpatient Care 28:16

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Differentiating ADHD from Bipolar Disorder: A Case Study with Dale In this episode of 'Pearls and Prep,' host NPZ presents a detailed case study of a mock patient named Dale, exploring symptoms that could be indicative of ADHD or bipolar disorder. The session focuses on analyzing Dale’s history, behavior, and psychiatric background to understand th…

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Season 2 Ep5 - Fifty Shades of Foreplay - Reigniting Desire After 40 1:00:40

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Intimacy in midlife doesn’t fade — it evolves. And when we understand that shift, connection can become even deeper and more fulfilling. In this passionate and eye-opening episode of Season Two, hosts Dr. Mia Cowan & Joseph Brown sit down with Dr. Javarra Hendricks to talk about what it really takes to reignite desire after 40. From emotional close…

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7. Friendship, Without the Guilt 30:30

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Send us a text Friendships evolve — some flourish, some fade, and others need a graceful exit strategy. This week, Katy and Justin tackle advice on ending a friendship with “immense displeasure,” unpack the new vows of modern friendship, and debate when ghosting crosses the line from self-preservation to pure cowardice. Expect laughs, a few confess…

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Board Bombs: 3 Great Practice Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Board Prep Questions 12:26

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🎧 Episode Title: 3 Board Bombs Every Psych NP Needs to Master: Illness Anxiety, Lamotrigine, and MAOI Protocols Episode Summary: Whether you're days from testing or deep in the trenches of your clinical prep, this episode delivers three case-based psychopharm scenarios designed to sharpen your diagnostic edge and reinforce high-risk, high-yield con…

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Season 2 Ep4 - Mood Swings and Mood Rings — Decoding Your Midlife Emotions 39:20

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Emotions in midlife can feel like a rollercoaster — full of highs, lows, and everything in between. But what if those moments weren’t something to fear, but to understand and embrace? In this insightful episode of Season Two, hosts Dr. Mia Cowan & Joseph Brown sit down with Dr. RJ to talk about the emotional side of midlife the feelings we often hi…

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6. Ninety Seconds to Happy? We Call Bullsh*t on Tony Robbins 27:16

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Send us a text From Tony Robbins’ infamous “90-second rule” to Coldplay’s viral kiss cam scandal, Justin and Katy take on bad advice and messy real-life situations that deserve a second look. Is life really too short to suffer—or is that just a quick fix that ignores the real work of grief, growth, and emotional intelligence? In this episode, we br…

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Assessing Bipolar Disorder in a 32-Year-Old Patient: Diagnostic Pearls and Clinical Strategies This episode of Pearls and Prep features a detailed discussion about diagnosing and managing a complex psychiatric patient case. The host presents the mock patient, Michael, a 32-year-old who exhibits manic and delusional behavior leading to an emergency …