
Get Psyched, a PsychSIGN Podcast
30. Why Every Psychiatrist Should Be Proficient in Therapy with Dr. David Puder
In this episode, host and podcast chair Sam sits down with Dr. David Puder, outpatient psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and creator of the Psychiatry and Psychotherapy podcast to make the case that therapeutic skills aren't optional for psychiatrists — they're essential. Dr. Puder traces his unlikely path into psychiatry, from nearly pursuing orthopedics to a pivotal stint in Haiti that rewired his priorities, and describes the residency mentor who first showed him the power of a single empathic encounter. From there, the conversation opens up into a wide-ranging exploration of what holistic care really looks like when you stop splitting "biology" from "psychology" and start treating the whole person, including a live exercise in recognizing and working with countertransference, practical advice on personal therapy, and how attachment patterns shape both your patients and your own clinical reactions. Tune in to Dr. Puder's podcast at psychiatrypodcast.com. -- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/torus/layers-of-life License code: 4BPPLFF6KL9N7G4Q

