We knew this episode will take a turn for the weird because our guest is Brain Sharpless, a clinical psychologist with a special interest in strange psychological disorders.
We started off talking about Freud and we went all the way to the following topics:
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Brian Sharpless currently holds a visiting research fellowship at Goldsmiths, University of London and was formerly on faculty at Pennsylvania State University, Washington State University, and the American School of Professional Psychology. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology and MA in philosophy from Pennsylvania State University and completed post-doctoral fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Sharpless has broad interests in abnormal psychology and psychotherapy. He has published articles and chapters on common and lesser-known disorders, psychodynamic therapy, professional issues, and the history/philosophy of clinical psychology. His three books, Sleep Paralysis: Historical Psychological, and Medical Perspectives (co-authored with Dr. Karl Doghramji), Unusual and Rare Psychological Disorders: A Handbook for Clinical Practice and Research, and Psychodynamic Therapy Techniques: A Guide to Expressive and Supportive Interventions are all available through Oxford University Press. This research has been featured on TV, radio, and in other media outlets and he is a frequent speaker at conferences and public events in the United States and abroad.
Brian has given 3 talks in Sofia and if you like the podcast you can watch them here:
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