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Mental illnesses are tough, frightening, isolating, and sometimes even life-threatening. Whether you’ve experienced one yourself or supported someone who has, mental illnesses touch us all. So let’s get educated, because there is help. Each episode of PSYCHEDUP focuses on one mental illness: depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar and panic disorder. We hear directly from people living with these illnesses, gaining an honest glimpse into their realities. We also cover symptoms, diagnosis and treatments, from medications to talk therapy or both. Hosted by Dr. Diane McIntosh, psychiatrist, author, educator and passionate advocate for better mental health care, PSYCHEDUP is your guide to understanding mental illness and finding hope. This podcast was created as a follow-up to Wicked Mind, which explored ways to inspire change in me
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Signup to Generate a PitchMental illnesses are tough, frightening, isolating, and sometimes even life-threatening. Whether you’ve experienced one yourself or supported someone who has, mental illnesses touch us all. So let’s get educated, because there is help.
PSYCHEDUP is hosted by Dr. Diane McIntosh. The show has published 24 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "This is Insomnia" (19 December 2025, 29 minutes), "This is Dementia" (5 December 2025, 29 minutes), and "These are Eating Disorders" (21 November 2025, 27 minutes).
PSYCHEDUP publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 24 episodes.
Booking probability for PSYCHEDUP is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. PSYCHEDUP requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. PSYCHEDUP's contact route on record: public web form.
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Dr. Diane McIntosh hosts PSYCHEDUP, a health podcast with 24 episodes published.
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Episode #19
<p>The only thing worse than an awful night’s sleep, is two awful night’s sleep. And if they keep adding up, it becomes almost impossible to feel like yourself.</p> <p>So, in this episode, Dr. Diane McIntosh is talking...
Episode #18
<p>When Stephanie's mother was diagnosed with dementia following a stroke, everything changed. In this episode, Dr. Diane McIntosh explores the realities of dementia caregiving through Stephanie's powerful story, from...
Episode #17
<p>At just 10 years old, Cedar walked into her doctor's office asking for weight loss recommendations, despite being dangerously underweight. Her perception of herself, together with her desperate need for control...
Episode #16
Imagine missing out on life’s major milestones because it is just too hard to show up. This is what social anxiety disorder can do. But with proper treatment, it gets better. <p>Join Dr. Diane McIntosh as she explores...
Episode #15
<p>Imagine trying to go about your day with angry voices saying awful things at you. Or trying to concentrate in a meeting while you’re convinced the smell of rotting meat was coming from you. </p> <p>Welcome to John’s...
Episode #14
<p>Adversity is inevitable, how we respond to it can change everything. </p> <p>Between economic uncertainty, political instability, and personal challenges with health, finances, or relationships, life can be...
Episode #13
<p>PSYCHEDUP is back with more episodes on Oct. 10, 2025. Mental illness touches us all, whether you've experienced it yourself or supported someone who has. Let’s get educated, because there is help.</p> <p><br /><br...
PSYCHEDUP
<p>More episodes coming soon! <br> <br> Dr. Diane McIntosh is hard at work exploring social anxiety disorder, psychosis, dementia, and more for our next season, which launches OCTOBER 10. </p> <p>In the meantime, enjoy...
Episode #12
<p>Anxiety is something we can all relate to. But how do we distinguish between normal worry and pathological anxiety? What’s the difference between a panic attack and panic disorder?<br> <br> In this episode Dr. Diane...
Episode #11
<p>What is post traumatic stress disorder? Do childhood traumas make some of us more susceptible to it than others? How can we tell the difference between emotional trauma and PTSD? <br> <br> In this episode Dr. Diane...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode of PSYCHEDUP, we explore bipolar disorder, a condition defined by two extreme mood poles. Our guest Pauline pulls back the curtain on what living with bipolar disorder is really like, revealing the...
Episode #9
<p>ADHD is often associated with creativity, quick thinking, and boundless energy, traits that many admire and even consider superpowers. But for people with untreated ADHD, the reality can look very different...
Episode #2
<p>What is it really like to live with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? How do you recognize the signs, and what does effective treatment look like?<br> <br> In this episode of PSYCHEDUP, Nadia shares her personal...
PSYCHEDUP
<p>SPECIAL FEATURE. This week, PSYCHEDUP is excited to present an illuminating discussion about mental health vs mental illness. It's from the first season of Look Again, the BC Schizophrenia Society's podcast which...
Episode #1
<p>Silken Laumann captured the hearts of Canadians with her incredible resilience, rowing to a bronze medal in single sculls despite a devastating injury. But after the cheers faded, she realized she was facing a new...
PSYCHEDUP
<p>Mental illnesses are tough, frightening, isolating, and sometimes even life-threatening. Whether you’ve experienced one yourself or supported someone who has, mental illnesses touch us all.<br> <br> So let’s get...
Episode #8
<p>Dr. Matt Chow is Chief Mental Health Officer for TELUS Health. He is a child and youth psychiatrist and past President of Doctors of BC, the association that supports the 16,000+ physicians, residents, and medical...
<p >Scott Elliott is the Executive Director of the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation, an internationally renowned Centre whose mission is to provide care and support for individuals with HIV/AIDS. </p> <p>The center’s holistic...
<p>Canada’s first Chief Mental Health Officer shares his personal experience with clinical depression, how his role at KPMG changed, and how employers are stepping up. </p> <p>This conversation really gets to the heart...
<p>Technology’s changed how health care is delivered. Now, it’s time for psychiatric care to catch up to improve access to quality mental health care for all Canadians.</p> <p>In this episode, Diane speaks with Sue...
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Author of A Love Affair with the Unknown: Leaning into the Uncertainty of Modern Life
former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, former canadian conservative cabinet minister
Director of Strength and Conditioning, Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
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