Psychiatry Perspectives with Dr. Femi Popoola Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:01 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2628877 en-us © 2026 Psychiatry Perspectives with Dr. Femi Popoola yes 195cccf4-147b-50da-b24e-bb1487abdd81 Dr. Femi Popoola episodic false Dr. Femi Popoola is a board-certified general psychiatrist and child and adolescent psychiatrist. He is the founder of Graceland Psychiatry and TMS Center, with clinics in San Antonio, Texas; New Braunfels, Texas; and Columbia, Missouri. He earned his medical degree from University of Ilorin in Nigeria and completed psychiatry residency at the University of Missouri (Mizzou). He served four years on active duty in the United States Navy, including service aboard the USS Gravely. He is also the founder of Mastermind Recovery, pastor of New Testament Christian Mission San Antonio, and host of the Psychiatry Perspectives podcast.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Dr. Femi Popoola https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qv68d1pgwxnxny7qgwfgx6accj9b?.jpg Psychiatry Perspectives with Dr. Femi Popoola https://www.buzzsprout.com/2628877 Episode 5: Listener Question and Answer Episode 5: Listener Question and Answer If your doctor recommends TMS, what would be your first reaction?

For someone who has already tried different treatments without getting the relief they need, considering something new can come with a lot of uncertainty. Before making a decision about any mental health treatment, it helps to have the right information and ask the right questions.

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]]> If your doctor recommends TMS, what would be your first reaction?

For someone who has already tried different treatments without getting the relief they need, considering something new can come with a lot of uncertainty. Before making a decision about any mental health treatment, it helps to have the right information and ask the right questions.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gd4CAb
Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/4iklCpx
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts

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]]> Dr. Femi Popoola Buzzsprout-19816576 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 222 1 5 bonus false Episode 5: What the TMS Brochures Don't Tell You Episode 5: What the TMS Brochures Don't Tell You What if there’s another option for depression that you haven’t considered?

TMS is becoming an important treatment option for people who haven’t found enough relief from traditional approaches, yet many people still have questions about what it actually involves.

In this episode of Psychiatry Perspectives, we take a closer look at TMS therapy, what patients can realistically expect, and what you should know before deciding whether it may be right for you.

If you or someone you love has been struggling with depression despite treatment, this conversation is worth hearing.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:

Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/4gd4CAb]

Amazon Music: [https://amzn.to/4iklCpx]

Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD]

YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts]


#PsychiatryPerspectives #DrFemiPopoola #TMS #TMSForDepression #DepressionTreatment #MentalHealth #Psychiatry

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]]> What if there’s another option for depression that you haven’t considered?

TMS is becoming an important treatment option for people who haven’t found enough relief from traditional approaches, yet many people still have questions about what it actually involves.

In this episode of Psychiatry Perspectives, we take a closer look at TMS therapy, what patients can realistically expect, and what you should know before deciding whether it may be right for you.

If you or someone you love has been struggling with depression despite treatment, this conversation is worth hearing.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:

Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/4gd4CAb]

Amazon Music: [https://amzn.to/4iklCpx]

Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD]

YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts]


#PsychiatryPerspectives #DrFemiPopoola #TMS #TMSForDepression #DepressionTreatment #MentalHealth #Psychiatry

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]]> Dr. Femi Popoola Buzzsprout-19805218 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0500 497 1 5 full false Episode 4: Listener Question and Answer Episode 4: Listener Question and Answer When it comes to antidepressants, having questions is completely understandable.

What should you know before starting one? What should you expect from treatment? And how do you make a decision that feels right for you?

These are the kinds of questions worth asking before beginning treatment. Having the right information can help you approach that conversation with greater clarity and confidence.

Watch or listen to Psychiatry Perspectives on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gd4CAb

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts


#PsychiatryPerspectives #DrFemiPopoola #Antidepressants #DepressionTreatment #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth #Psychiatry


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]]> When it comes to antidepressants, having questions is completely understandable.

What should you know before starting one? What should you expect from treatment? And how do you make a decision that feels right for you?

These are the kinds of questions worth asking before beginning treatment. Having the right information can help you approach that conversation with greater clarity and confidence.

Watch or listen to Psychiatry Perspectives on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gd4CAb

Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/4iklCpx

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts


#PsychiatryPerspectives #DrFemiPopoola #Antidepressants #DepressionTreatment #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth #Psychiatry


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]]> Dr. Femi Popoola Buzzsprout-19779650 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 248 1 4 bonus false Episode 4: Before You Start the Pill Episode 4: Before You Start the Pill Starting an antidepressant can bring more questions than answers.

What should you expect? What is normal? When should you speak to your provider? How can you make sure you’re actually part of the decisions surrounding your treatment? The list goes on.

In this episode of Psychiatry Perspectives, we take a closer look at what patients should know before and during antidepressant treatment, and why informed conversations with your prescriber matter.

If you or someone you know is considering starting an antidepressant, this is a conversation worth hearing before filling that prescription.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:

- Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/4gd4CAb]

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- Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD]

- YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts]


#PsychiatryPerspectives #DrFemiPopoola #Antidepressants #MentalHealth #Depression #Psychiatry #MentalHealthAwareness

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]]> Starting an antidepressant can bring more questions than answers.

What should you expect? What is normal? When should you speak to your provider? How can you make sure you’re actually part of the decisions surrounding your treatment? The list goes on.

In this episode of Psychiatry Perspectives, we take a closer look at what patients should know before and during antidepressant treatment, and why informed conversations with your prescriber matter.

If you or someone you know is considering starting an antidepressant, this is a conversation worth hearing before filling that prescription.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:

- Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/4gd4CAb]

- Amazon Music: [https://amzn.to/4iklCpx]

- Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD]

- YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts]


#PsychiatryPerspectives #DrFemiPopoola #Antidepressants #MentalHealth #Depression #Psychiatry #MentalHealthAwareness

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]]> Dr. Femi Popoola Buzzsprout-19742598 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0500 444 1 4 full false Episode 3: Listener Questions and Answer Episode 3: Listener Questions and Answer Sometimes the hardest struggles to recognize are the ones that don’t look like struggles at all.

You can have a life that looks perfectly fine from the outside and still be struggling internally. If you’ve been feeling unlike yourself for a long time, it may be worth paying attention to what your mind has been trying to tell you.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts


#PsychiatryPerspectives #DrFemiPopoola #Depression #MentalHealth #HighFunctioningDepression #MentalHealthAwareness #Psychiatry


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]]> Sometimes the hardest struggles to recognize are the ones that don’t look like struggles at all.

You can have a life that looks perfectly fine from the outside and still be struggling internally. If you’ve been feeling unlike yourself for a long time, it may be worth paying attention to what your mind has been trying to tell you.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gd4CAb

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts


#PsychiatryPerspectives #DrFemiPopoola #Depression #MentalHealth #HighFunctioningDepression #MentalHealthAwareness #Psychiatry


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]]> Dr. Femi Popoola Buzzsprout-19758157 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0500 177 1 3 bonus true Episode 2: Listener Questions and Answer Episode 2: Listener Questions and Answer Have you ever taken an online quiz and suddenly felt like you had an explanation for everything you’ve been experiencing?

The internet can make mental health information more accessible, but it can also make it easy to put a label on something before understanding the full picture. Knowing when to look deeper is an important part of getting the right help.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gd4CAb

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts


#PsychiatryPerspectives #DrFemiPopoola #MentalHealth #ADHDAwareness #AdultADHD #MentalHealthAwareness #Psychiatry


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]]> Have you ever taken an online quiz and suddenly felt like you had an explanation for everything you’ve been experiencing?

The internet can make mental health information more accessible, but it can also make it easy to put a label on something before understanding the full picture. Knowing when to look deeper is an important part of getting the right help.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gd4CAb

Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/4iklCpx

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts


#PsychiatryPerspectives #DrFemiPopoola #MentalHealth #ADHDAwareness #AdultADHD #MentalHealthAwareness #Psychiatry


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]]> Dr. Femi Popoola Buzzsprout-19758166 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 275 1 2 bonus false Episode 1: Listener Questions and Answer Episode 1: Listener Questions and Answer When your child tells you something that raises serious questions, it can be difficult to know what to believe or what to do next.

For parents navigating mental health concerns in the age of social media, knowing when to listen, when to ask questions, and when to seek professional guidance matters. Sometimes, getting clarity starts with looking beyond what you see online.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on: 

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gd4CAb

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts


#PsychiatryPerspectives #DrFemiPopoola #TeenMentalHealth #ChildPsychiatry #DID #DissociativeIdentityDisorder #MentalHealthAwareness #ParentingTeens #MentalHealth #Psychiatry


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]]> When your child tells you something that raises serious questions, it can be difficult to know what to believe or what to do next.

For parents navigating mental health concerns in the age of social media, knowing when to listen, when to ask questions, and when to seek professional guidance matters. Sometimes, getting clarity starts with looking beyond what you see online.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on: 

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gd4CAb

Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/4iklCpx

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts


#PsychiatryPerspectives #DrFemiPopoola #TeenMentalHealth #ChildPsychiatry #DID #DissociativeIdentityDisorder #MentalHealthAwareness #ParentingTeens #MentalHealth #Psychiatry


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]]> Dr. Femi Popoola Buzzsprout-19758164 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500 192 1 1 bonus false Episode 3: The Successful, Smiling, Suffering Patient Episode 3: The Successful, Smiling, Suffering Patient What if someone can be successful, productive, and still be struggling with depression?

In this episode of Psychiatry Perspectives, we explore a side of depression that can be easy to miss, especially when someone appears to be doing well on the outside.

We look at why high-functioning people can struggle silently, how persistent depression can show up in everyday life, and why getting help does not mean you are weak, ungrateful, or failing.

If you’ve ever wondered how someone can have a “good life” and still not feel okay, this conversation is for you.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:

Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/4gd4CAb]

Amazon Music: [https://amzn.to/4iklCpx]

Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD]

YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts]

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]]> What if someone can be successful, productive, and still be struggling with depression?

In this episode of Psychiatry Perspectives, we explore a side of depression that can be easy to miss, especially when someone appears to be doing well on the outside.

We look at why high-functioning people can struggle silently, how persistent depression can show up in everyday life, and why getting help does not mean you are weak, ungrateful, or failing.

If you’ve ever wondered how someone can have a “good life” and still not feel okay, this conversation is for you.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:

Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/4gd4CAb]

Amazon Music: [https://amzn.to/4iklCpx]

Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD]

YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts]

For related content, follow Dr. Femi Popoola on Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok.

]]> Dr. Femi Popoola Buzzsprout-19735914 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0500 413 1 3 full false Episode 2: When ADHD isn't ADHD Episode 2: When ADHD isn't ADHD What if what looks like ADHD isn’t actually ADHD?

In this episode of Psychiatry Perspectives, we explore why more women are questioning whether they have ADHD and why getting the right diagnosis matters before starting treatment. We look at the overlap between ADHD and other conditions, the importance of a thorough psychiatric evaluation, and why symptoms alone don’t always tell the full story.

For women who have spent years wondering why they struggle with focus, organisation, memory, or emotional regulation, this conversation offers a different way to look at the question.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:
Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/4gd4CAb]
Amazon Music: [https://amzn.to/4iklCpx]
Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD]
YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts]


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]]> What if what looks like ADHD isn’t actually ADHD?

In this episode of Psychiatry Perspectives, we explore why more women are questioning whether they have ADHD and why getting the right diagnosis matters before starting treatment. We look at the overlap between ADHD and other conditions, the importance of a thorough psychiatric evaluation, and why symptoms alone don’t always tell the full story.

For women who have spent years wondering why they struggle with focus, organisation, memory, or emotional regulation, this conversation offers a different way to look at the question.

Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:
Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/4gd4CAb]
Amazon Music: [https://amzn.to/4iklCpx]
Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD]
YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts]


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]]> Dr. Femi Popoola Buzzsprout-19735771 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0500 597 1 2 full false Episode 1: The New Face of Teen Anxiety Episode 1: The New Face of Teen Anxiety What is really happening to teenage mental health, and how much of it is being shaped by the world young people are growing up in?
 
 In this episode of Psychiatry Perspectives, we take a closer look at the changing face of teen anxiety and mental health, particularly among teenage girls. We explore the role of smartphones and social media, the developing adolescent brain, and what parents need to understand when it comes to their children’s mental health.
 
 Most importantly, we share practical steps parents can take to better protect and support their teenagers.
 
 If you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or simply interested in adolescent mental health, this conversation is for you.
 
 Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:
 Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/4gd4CAb]  
 Amazon Music: [https://amzn.to/4iklCpx]  
 Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD] 
 YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts]

For related content, follow Dr. Femi Popoola on Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok.

]]> What is really happening to teenage mental health, and how much of it is being shaped by the world young people are growing up in?
 
 In this episode of Psychiatry Perspectives, we take a closer look at the changing face of teen anxiety and mental health, particularly among teenage girls. We explore the role of smartphones and social media, the developing adolescent brain, and what parents need to understand when it comes to their children’s mental health.
 
 Most importantly, we share practical steps parents can take to better protect and support their teenagers.
 
 If you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or simply interested in adolescent mental health, this conversation is for you.
 
 Listen and watch Psychiatry Perspectives on:
 Apple Podcasts: [https://apple.co/4gd4CAb]  
 Amazon Music: [https://amzn.to/4iklCpx]  
 Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/033WQS23k38AoXqGykmLRD] 
 YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DrFemiPopoola/podcasts]

For related content, follow Dr. Femi Popoola on Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok.

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