I'm Dante, a registered psychologist from Australia. This podcast is for all things psychology, mental health, politics, and other interesting topics.
I will be discussing mental health topics, and interviewing people adjacent to the field.
Find my YouTube, Instagram, & TikTok by searching "Dante Psychology".
11 Signs of Autism that are lesser known and often overlooked.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:05 Neologisms03:01 Speech Stereotypes06:26 Idiosyncratic Speech08:45 Repetitive Topic Focus12:24 Formal Language14:45 Pronominal Reversal16:01 Echolalia18:35 Literal Interpretation20:54 Unusual Prosody25:19 Atypical Object Use28:24 Gait and PostureI'm Dante, a registered psychologist from Australia. This video isn't a substitute for therapy nor medical advice.
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JU3su68W3BTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dantepsychologyTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dantepsychologyPodcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dantepsychologyWebsite: https://dantepsychology.com/
24 Jun 2025
"Healing trauma without distress" Interviewing Trauma Specialist, Creator of "Four Blinks" - Thomas Zimmerman
Trauma specialist Thomas Zimmerman introduces his "Four Blinks" method, derived from Flash Therapy and EMDR, asserting it helps people heal from trauma without distress in this interview with Dante Psychology.
23 Jun 2025
"We can heal trauma without distress" Trauma Specialist, Creator of "Four Blinks" - Thomas Zimmerman
Trauma specialist Thomas Zimmerman introduces his "Four Blinks" method, derived from Flash Therapy, asserting it helps individuals heal from trauma and PTSD without experiencing distress, in an interview with Dante.
18 Jun 2025
Iranian Psychologist: Culture, Religion, Stigma & Mental Health Treatment - Hasan Bashiri
Clinical psychologist Hasan Bashiri discusses the cultural and religious factors influencing mental health treatment in Iran compared to Australia in an interview with the host.
In this video I discuss ADHD with Antonia. She is an ADHD coach, as well as a person with years of lived experience with ADHD. We discuss some of the biggest mistakes she has made in managing her ADHD which she hopes others can learn from. We also talk about ADHD misinformation, self-acceptance, support, and more.
To book a session: https://dantepsychology.com/
Other socials: https://linktr.ee/DantePsychology
You can find Antonia: @AntoniasUniverse (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCVTIFLAmnSjlT0sGz2BYJmQ)
I'm Dante, a registered psychologist from Australia. This video isn't a substitute for therapy nor medical advice.
23 Sept 2024
The 3 Causes of ADHD - New Research Revealed
Modern research has given us a really clear picture of what causes ADHD. So what causes ADHD? Is it genetics, bad parents, childhood trauma, or something else entirely? We're also going to answer the questions "is there a cure for ADHD", and "can you develop ADHD later in life". This will be based on both the most up-to date high quality research, as well as my training and work as a psychologist who works with many ADHD clients.
My Website: https://dantepsychology.com/
Socials: https://linktr.ee/DantePsychology
I'm Dante, a registered psychologist from Australia. This video isn't a substitute for therapy nor medical advice.
Sources:
A Review of the Pathophysiology, Etiology, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1060028013510699
Intergenerational transmission of ADHD behaviors: More evidence for heritability than life history theory
https://europepmc.org/article/ppr/ppr531866#impact
ADHD and risk for subsequent adverse childhood experiences: understanding the cycle of adversity
https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jcpp.13352
Neurodevelopmental and genetic determinants of exposure to adversity among youth at risk for mental illness
https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jcpp.13159
Genetic and environmental influences on ADHD symptom dimensions of inattention and hyperactivity: A meta-analysis.
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-02209-001
Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380%E2%80%90018%E2%80%900070%E2%80%900
Timestamps:
00:00 Overview
00:29 Controversial Theory
02:37 Is it possible?
03:40 The earliest environment
04:35 Is there a cure?
05:32 Beyond control
06:22 A common struggle
1 Jun 2024
What is ADHD Brain Freeze + Solutions & Executive Dysfunction
In this video I'm going to teach you how to break ADHD brain freeze. ADHD brain freeze, is a symptom of the ADHD mind where you stare at a project, really wanting to begin, but you can't because your brain feels stuck. And it's similar to ADHD paralysis.
ADHD Brain Freeze is caused by the Executive Function system in the brain becoming overwhelmed and thus freezing like an overwhelmed computer.
Then that means the solutions need to be about minimizing internal mental strain by making the internal workings of the mind, external, make the mental physical.
00:00 ADHD Brain Freeze
00:48 Executive Functioning
01:32 An Example of Brain Freeze
01:58 Neurotypical Brains
02:23 Why ADHD Brains Work Differently
04:04 Executive Overwhelm
04:27 Bad Solutions
04:56 Good Solutions
05:43 Project Mapping
06:34 Reduced Sequence Strain
06:55 Reduced Timekeeping Strain
07:35 Reduced Self-Control Strain
08:14 Enjoyable Activities
09:09 Summary
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Socials: https://linktr.ee/DantePsychology
I'm Dante, a registered psychologist from Australia. This video isn't a substitute for therapy nor medical advice.
21 Apr 2024
How to deal with a fear of abandonment & rejection
I'm Dante, a registered psychologist from Australia. In this video I cover the topic of abandonment issues, rejection sensitivity, thoughts of being not good enough, not loveable, self-sabotage in relationships, and fears of always being alone that often stem from childhood trauma. I also cover some solutions to these issues including techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
If you have questions let me know and I'll clarify any points :)
I'm Dante, a registered psychologist from Australia. This video isn't a substitute for therapy nor medical advice.
30 Mar 2024
Fixing the Social Anxiety Cycle
This video focuses on social anxiety, how it creates a feedback loop that results in greater and greater avoidance+anxiety. I also talk about how to work on resolving social anxiety through methods such as calming skills, thought challenging, and I briefly touch on belief changing as well.
Website: https://dantepsychology.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dante_psychology
What is retraumatisation, is it real, what is flooding, how does it occur, and what can we do about it? All of these questions I aimed to answer in this episode.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dante_psychology
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dantepsychology
I'm Dante, a registered psychologist from Australia. This video isn't a substitute for therapy nor medical advice.
1 Jun 2023
Beliefs of Self-Sacrifice, Approval-Seeking, & Suppression | Dante Psychology
Discord: https://discord.gg/CsNwGcUKUf
I'm Dante, a psychologist from Australia. This video is a breakdown of the Schema Domain of other-directedness style beliefs: Approval-seeking, Self-sacrifice, and Subjugation.
Beliefs about vulnerability & failure: https://youtu.be/wsE8JOeJcTM
Beliefs about rejection and abandonment: https://youtu.be/te5BZ2ZG8Go
1 Jun 2023
Therapy that goes beyond just "breathwork"
I wanted to make a quick video discussing the process of actual effective therapy. A complain/comment that I've encountered as a working mental health clinician and one that I encountered again today in a Reddit threat about signs of a bad therapist, was that people have seemingly encountered therapists who do nothing but breathwork or grounding/calming strategies.
While calming strategies clearly have a place, and ensuring that people know about them is helpful, this isn't the bulk of therapy (or at least it shouldn't be). Finding out the reasons that are causing someone's problems (external or internal) and finding resolutions and strategies for those problems should be the collaborative approach of a client and clinician.
If you have any questions, drop a comment and I'll be sure to respond.
Discord: https://discord.gg/CsNwGcUKUf (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbENsb2U2R0EtZmxRMVhNTm5LQ3htV0VIeWVWUXxBQ3Jtc0tuUWNHc0l3aDZrRXQ0dVJvMlNrWmRmQ01lNFI1YVZsRnVXdXNXYzRObHBZM1R1MjFjM3owTUE1NFJxTzctUVROQlBSV1ZsbWcyRkowRE84U1BfYTMzX2U1cUw0S3BFTEI1cWZCSDBCazFoTHFRbzF2Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2FCsNwGcUKUf&v=-pYiAON1zMo)
1 Jun 2023
Why self-help doesn't help (& how to fix it)
Self-help despite being a huge industry seems to be changing nothing, so why is that? I believe there are a couple of main reasons which I detail in this video. I think self-help can be very helpful, but it has to be approached correctly, and most of the time it is not.
Discord: https://discord.gg/CsNwGcUKUf
Covering the topic of core beliefs in the (schema) domain of Impaired Limits in the sub-sections of: Grandiosity, Entitlement, Boundaries, Insufficient-Self Control (Impulse control & Self-regulation). Talking about how these are linked to psychopathy, narcissism (narcissistic personality disorder), and exploring both the difficulties faced in life (relationships, identity, safety) and the beliefs that underlie these behaviours. I also explore some of the pathways to changing these beliefs and why one might want to do so.
Discord: https://discord.gg/CsNwGcUKUf
Schemas are ways of combining information. They can also be called belief structures. In this video we explore schemas about impossible standards, emotional inhibition, punitiveness, and pessimism.
I'm Dante, a psychologist from Australia.
This video covers schemas related to Autonomy & Dependence, including beliefs about fear of failure, performance anxiety, enmeshment, dependence on others, beliefs of vulnerability and danger. Other schema domains will be covered in future videos as well as actionable strategies that can be used.
Discord: https://discord.gg/CsNwGcUKUf
Video on schemas about abandonment & Rejection: https://youtu.be/te5BZ2ZG8Go
Overview of schema therapy: https://youtu.be/lY7ZwKFIiFM
I'm Dante, a psychologist from Australia.
00:00 Video Introduction 00:45 Schemas of Autonomy & Performance 1:35 Beliefs about dependence 3:06 Beliefs about vulnerability 5:28 Beliefs about enmeshment & lack of autonomy 6:37 Beliefs about failure to achieve 7:24 Conclusion
30 Dec 2022
Understand Your Rejection & Disconnection Beliefs/Schemas| Dante Psychology
An overview of Rejection & Disconnection schema's/beliefs, comprised of: Abandonment, Mistrust & Abuse, Emotional Deprivation, Defectiveness & Shame, and Disconnection & Rejection.
Overview of schema therapy: https://youtu.be/lY7ZwKFIiFM
Deep dive of schema therapy: https://youtu.be/kJjhrXE5K3c
00:00 Schemas Overview 00:56 Ego-Centrism in children 01:35 Abandonment Schemas 02:23 Mistrust & Abuse Schemas 02:52 Emotional Deprivation Schemas 03:20 Defectiveness & Shame Schemas 04:32 Social Isolation Schemas
Discord: https://discord.gg/CsNwGcUKUf
I'm Dante, a provisional psychologist from Australia. This obviously isn't therapy nor medical advice.
28 Dec 2022
Detailed Overview of Schema Therapy | Dante Psychology
A detailed breakdown of schema therapy, going over what it is, how it works, types of schemas (and where they originate from), how to change schemas, differences between schema therapy and CBT/other therapies, and my personal thoughts on schema therapy.
I'm Dante, a psychologist from Australia. I plan on creating a lot more content related to psychology in the future, so consider subscribing if you'd like to see that.
YouTube: DantePsychology
Part 1 What is schema therapy and who can it help: 00:29
Part 2 The four components of schema therapy: 02:07
Part 3 Common schemas and their origins: 04:11
Part 4 How schema therapy works: 08:30
Part 5 My personal opinion on schema therapy: 12:30
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