The Neurostimulation Podcast
The Neurostimulation Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Neurostimulation Podcast, your go-to source for the latest in clinical neurostimulation! Here, we dive deep into the revolutionary techniques that are shaping the future of health care.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a student, or simply passionate about neuroscience, this podcast will keep you informed, inspired, and connected with the evolving world of neurostimulation.
Subscribe for episodes that stimulate your mind and enhance your understanding of brain health and treatment.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on a variety of themes related to neurostimulation and mental health, including the impact of tDCS on conditions like depression and fibromyalgia, strategies for improving addiction recovery, and the intersection of creativity and psychology. For example, episodes explore topics like the biopsychosocial model of addiction and the benefits of breathwork for sleep.
Welcome to The Neurostimulation Podcast — a deep dive into the expanding frontier of interventional mental health.
Hosted by Dr. Michael Passmore, a psychiatrist specializing in neurostimulation and geriatric mental health, this show explores how cutting-edge interventions — from non-invasive brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS, and beyond) to ketamine-assisted psychotherapy — are reshaping the landscape of modern psychiatry and neuroscience.
Each episode bridges science, clinical experience, and human insight, featuring thought leaders and innovators who are redefining how we understand and treat the mind.
Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, student, or simply fascinated by the brain, you’ll discover practical knowledge, fresh ideas, and inspiring conversations that illuminate the evolving art and science of mental health care.
Subscribe for episodes that stimulate your mind, deepen your understanding, and connect you to the future of brain-based healing.
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CRISPR, Consumer DNA Tests, and the Future of Mental Health with Kira Dineen
In this episode of the Neurostimulation Podcast, Dr. Michael Passmore sits down with Kira Dineen — certified genetic counselor, host of *DNA Today* (a genetics podcast running nearly 14 years), and founder of the Gene Pool Media podcast network — for a wide-ranging conversation on genetics, mental health, and the ethics of emerging technology.
Timestamps:
– 16:57 – Introduction and Kira’s 14-year podcasting journey
– 19:22 – What genetic counseling actually is
– 25:29 – The emotional and psychological side of genetic counseling
– 32:19 – Consumer DNA testing: benefits and blind spots
– 38:30 – CRISPR explained, and the first FDA-approved treatment for sickle cell
– 45:52 – The 2018 embryo-editing controversy and germline ethics
– 52:28 – Genetics, mental health, and the “marble jar” analogy
– 57:20 – Career advice for aspiring genetic counselors
– 1:02:07 – Lessons on communicating complex science
– 1:04:36 – The future of genetics and AI’s role in diagnosis
Resources mentioned:
– DNA Today — Kira’s genetics podcast
– Gene Pool Media — science podcast network founded by Kira
– Hidden Valley Road (book) / Six Schizophrenic Brothers (HBO documentary)
– National Society of Genetic Counselors
Connect with Kira Dineen:
– Podcast: DNA Today https://dnapodcast.com/gene
– Network: Gene Pool Media https://www.genepoolmedia.com/
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