Hey, friends! My name is Robert. I am a neuropsychologist and self-help author. In this podcast, I interview fascinating individuals and provide information about psychology, mental health, neuroscience, relationships, and more. I have been told that I ask amazing questions and that I am talented at breaking down complex science into digestible information. Come have a listen and let me know if you agree!
The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych
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Hey, friends! My name is Robert. I am a neuropsychologist and self-help author. In this podcast, I interview fascinating individuals and provide information about psychology, mental health, neuroscience, relationships, and more. I have been told that I ask amazing questions and that I am talented at breaking down complex science into digestible information. Come have a listen and let me know if you agree!
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Compassionate and Effective Schizophrenia Care with Dr. Tracy Hicks
<p data-start="217" data-end="690">In this episode, I'm honored to welcome <strong data-start="257" data-end="276">Dr. Tracy Hicks</strong>, a dual-certified family and mental health nurse practitioner with over two decades of clinical experience—and a deeply personal connection to serious mental illness. Dr. Hicks is both the daughter of a parent and the mother of a child with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Her perspective blends professional expertise with lived experience in a way that is both deeply compassionate and refreshingly practical.</p> <p data-start="692" data-end="1105">We talk about what schizophrenia really is (and isn't), the impact of stigma on individuals and families, and the importance of person-centered, empathetic care. 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data-start="1408" data-end="1474">How stigma and systemic bias impact treatment access and quality</p> </li> <li data-start="1475" data-end="1548"> <p data-start="1477" data-end="1548">Long-acting injectable medications: what they are and why they matter</p> </li> <li data-start="1549" data-end="1616"> <p data-start="1551" data-end="1616">Creating space for curiosity and shared decision-making in care</p> </li> <li data-start="1617" data-end="1670"> <p data-start="1619" data-end="1670">How to support loved ones without losing yourself</p> </li> <li data-start="1671" data-end="1736"> <p data-start="1673" data-end="1736">Advice for providers on building trust and improving outcomes</p> </li> <li data-start="1737" data-end="1801"> <p data-start="1739" data-end="1801">The power of grace, boundaries, and self-care for caregivers</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1803" data-end="1806" /> <h2 data-start="1808" data-end="1821">Timestamps</h2> <p data-start="1823" data-end="3084">00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Tracy Hicks and her personal/professional background<br data-start= "1903" data-end="1906" /> 03:00 – From nursing to psychiatry: building a whole-person care model<br data-start="1976" data-end="1979" /> 07:00 – Childhood memories of a parent with schizophrenia<br data-start="2036" data-end="2039" /> 11:00 – Explaining what schizophrenia is and is not<br data-start= "2090" data-end="2093" /> 14:00 – Challenging stereotypes: what schizophrenia actually looks like<br data-start="2164" data-end="2167" /> 18:00 – Early signs in Dr. Hicks' daughter and missed opportunities for intervention<br data-start="2251" data-end="2254" /> 22:00 – Racism, bias, and provider assumptions<br data-start="2300" data-end="2303" /> 24:00 – Treatment begins with the story, not the symptoms<br data-start="2360" data-end="2363" /> 26:00 – Why empathy and curiosity matter more than credentials<br data-start="2425" data-end="2428" /> 28:00 – The question that opens everything: "What's your goal for today?"<br data-start="2501" data-end="2504" /> 32:00 – Including family and support systems in the care plan<br data-start="2565" data-end="2568" /> 36:00 – Communication shifts that changed lives<br data-start= "2615" data-end="2618" /> 41:00 – What long-acting injectables are and how to present them as an option<br data-start="2695" data-end="2698" /> 47:00 – Combating clinical inertia and provider bias<br data-start= "2750" data-end="2753" /> 51:00 – What Dr. Hicks would do differently as a parent<br data-start="2808" data-end="2811" /> 54:00 – Creating your own space when the system doesn't serve you<br data-start="2876" data-end="2879" /> 58:00 – Boundaries, burnout, and filling your own cup as a caregiver<br data-start="2947" data-end="2950" /> 1:02:00 – Final thoughts on stigma, advocacy, and asking for what you need<br data-start="3024" data-end="3027" /> 1:03:30 – Where to follow Dr. Hicks and access her work</p> <hr data-start="3086" data-end="3089" /> <h2 data-start="3091" data-end="3105">Guest Links</h2> <ul data-start="3107" data-end="3225"> <li data-start="3107" data-end="3163"> <p data-start="3109" data-end="3163"><strong data-start="3109" data-end="3120">Website</strong>: <a href= "https://www.cfcmentalhealthoutreach.org">https://www.cfcmentalhealthoutreach.org</a></p> </li> <li data-start="3164" data-end="3225"> <p data-start="3166" data-end="3225"><strong data-start="3166" data-end="3192">Instagram</strong>: <a href= "https://instagram.com/drhicksnp">https://instagram.com/drhicksnp</a></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="3227" data-end="3230" /> <h2 data-start="3232" data-end="3249">Stay Connected</h2> <ul data-start="3251" data-end="3468"> <li data-start="3251" data-end="3288"> <p data-start="3253" data-end="3288"><strong data-start="3253" data-end="3262">Email</strong>: <a href= "mailto:duffthepsych@gmail.com">duffthepsych@gmail.com</a></p> </li> <li data-start="3289" data-end="3361"> <p data-start="3291" data-end="3361"><strong data-start="3291" data-end="3321">Send a message or question</strong>: <a href= "https://www.duffthepsych.com/contact">https://www.duffthepsych.com/contact</a></p> </li> <li data-start="3362" data-end="3416"> <p data-start="3364" data-end="3416"><strong data-start="3364" data-end="3375">YouTube</strong>: <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://www.youtube.com/@duffthepsych" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="3377" data-end= "3414">https://www.youtube.com/@duffthepsych</a></p> </li> <li data-start="3417" data-end="3468"> <p data-start="3419" data-end="3468"><strong data-start="3419" data-end="3432">Instagram</strong>: <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://instagram.com/duffthepsych" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3434" data-end= "3468">https://instagram.com/duffthepsych</a></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="3470" data-end="3473" /> <p data-start="3475" data-end="3709">If this episode resonated with you, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who could benefit. Conversations like this one can make a world of difference for people who feel alone in their experience.</p> <p data-start="3711" data-end="3750">Until next time, take care of yourself.</p>
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