The Shrink in Beverly Hills Podcast

Dr Whitman interviews his associate Dr Karen Peterson. They discuss her work as a psychotherapist in prison and private practice. She describes her one of her primary influences: Victor Frankl who was able to survive and find meaning even at as a Nazi concentration camp prisoner.

Working in a maximum security prison is not for the faint of heart. In this episode, Dr. Michael Whitman recalls his time as a therapist for inmates. He offers insight about prison life and the battles that face prisoners, guards, and medical staff on a daily basis. If you like a good story, this episode has several; some will make you laugh, others might make you cry, either way you'll appreciate the underlying theme of humanity.

We've all had our down days, but what truly constitutes depression? Also, why is there such a stigma around such a common occurrence? In this episode, Dr. Whitman discusses the factors that can help alleviate depression and even suicidal thoughts. He discusses triggers for depression and offers advice for those suffering. Along with co-host, Tessa Barrera, Dr. Whitman reminds people why they shouldn't be ashamed of asking for help, especially when they are feeling down.

Dr. Whitman explores the inconvenience of flight versus flight mode in athletes and offers suggestions on how to deal with pressure. He and Tessa discuss the latest college scandal and offer differing viewpoints on privilege.

In this episode Dr. Whitman interviews Dr. Steven Ross who is a professor of history at USC Dr. Ross has a best-selling book called Hitler in Los Angeles, how Jews foiled Nazi plots against Hollywood in America. They discuss hate in America past and present as well as the best way to defeat it.