Episodes

May 22, 2012

Do Returning Vets Ever Really 'Return'?

While we sit and drink lattes or become couch potatoes, men and women put their lives on the line for us in combat. The fortunate ones come home, but what awaits them? Struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder, unemployment, estranged relationships and more. Today's guest, Martin Papazian, is the writer, director and star of the just-released movie, Least Among Saints, about the human toll of war. What do a returning vet and an orphan boy have in common? Tune in to find out.
May 15, 2012

When Happily Ever After Ends Too Soon

It's hard enough to find someone with whom you want to mate for life. But, when you do and their life is cut short, it can feel as if you've been handed the wrong script. Today's guest, Carole Brody Fleet has been there herself, and now helps widows get beyond the grief. She's the author of Widows Wear Stilettos and Happily Even After: A Guide to Getting Through (and Beyond) the Grief of Widowhood.
May 8, 2012

Headlines on the Couch

It's time for another Dr. Carole rant as she takes a look at the latest headlines --- from the publishing of Osama bin Laden's notes to the suicide of football player Junior Seau, to Octomom's bankruptcy and porn aspirations, to why Jason Trawick's becoming Britney Spears co-conservator spells the end of their relationship, to why you need to know the symptoms of Mad Cow disease, and more.
May 1, 2012

The Charmer: from Murderer to Millionaire

Robert Reldan not only charmed the countless women he raped and murdered, but he even fooled his wealthy aunt into bequeathing him her fortune, from which he hoped to hire a top criminal defense attorney. Hear how this story unfolds from today's guests, Richard Muti and Charles Buckley, authors of the just-released book -- The Charmer: The Story of Robert Reldan--Rapist, Murderer, and Millionaire--and the Women who Fell Victim to his Allure.
April 24, 2012

How Safe Are Your Secrets? Privacy vs. Freedom of the Press

Today's headlines are filled with scandalous tales of snooping - from phone hacking to computer hacking, and Wikileaks to well-paid informants. When does the public's right to know supersede your privacy? Are we on a slippery slope that leads to Big Brother? Does the current climate of competitive publishing lead to more vigorous searches for salacious material that will sell more papers? Today's guest, Paul Tweed, is a renowned UK attorney, who has represented celebrities battling media outlets...
April 17, 2012

Seduction Lairs

What are they? Where are they? Why are they around? Who are they for? Today's guest, Frank Kermit, is a founding member of one of the first Lairs in the world, a support group for men focusing on their issues with women. Hear how Frank went from a self-admitted loser -- who was stood up at his prom, betrayed by his best friend stealing his fiancee, and heartbroken by other women -- to someone who teaches men his hard-won lessons of seduction.
April 10, 2012

THE BRITISH ARE COMING

Actually, they are already here... and bringing culture to America! From music, art, and theatre to film, fashion, and furniture - we have a lot to be grateful for, and BritWeek is a celebration of it all! Today's guests will give us a preview of coming attractions this spring. Sharon Harroun Peirce is the Founding Director of BritWeek. The Honorable Bob Peirce is the Chairman of Britweek's Board of Directors. Susanne Ault is the Executive Producer of Conferences for Variety and is collaborating...
April 3, 2012

Flashpoint: Trayvon Martin Death Triggers Emotional Chaos

Why are so many people outraged about Trayvon? Is it race? Gun control? Injustice? 15 minutes of fame? Or are we just at the boiling point - fed up with the economy, politics, nuclear weapons - and ready to explode? Today's show is sure to be explosive - with guest Malcolm Out Loud, news and political commentator.
March 27, 2012

The Supreme Court Will See You Now: Obamacare vs. the Constitution

Two-thirds of America does not want Obamacare. Will the Supreme Court overrule us? How will the decision of those black robes affect our life and death? Today's guest, Dan Weber, will take us behind the scenes and lift the curtain on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, being scrutinized this week. He has been working to prevent the government from disregarding our constitution in order to legislate socialized medicine. As an advocate of free enterprise and traditional values, Dan has...
March 20, 2012

Ignite the Spark, Fire and Passion In Your Relationship

These days, people change their spouse almost as often as they change their underwear. Wouldn't it be better if we could keep the fires burning in the relationship we already have instead of chasing passion in new ones? Todays guest will explain how. She's Andrea Adams-Miller, author of Healthy Relationships & Healthy Sexuality: Revealing the Secrets to Ignite the Spark, Fire, & Passion.
March 13, 2012

Are Events Merely Mirrors of Your Mind?

Do you wonder about whether things happen by coincidence -- or if the universe is trying to tell you something more profound? Today's guest, psychologist Dr. Kirby Surprise, is the author of Synchronicity: The Art of Coincidence, Choice and Unlocking Your Mind. His fascinating anecdotes provide compelling evidence that coincidence and chance are influenced, if not created, by our minds.
March 6, 2012

Special Encore Presentation: Missing without a Trace

Today's show takes you behind the headlines for the true story of Tanya Rider, who languished in a ravine for eight days while her husband, Tom, begged the sheriffs to search for her. They will tell you their story, which has just been released in a new book by TitleTown, Missing: Without A Trace: 8 Days of Horror. Publisher and disaster expert, Tracy Ertl, will share her passion for helping people survive.
Feb. 28, 2012

2012 OSCARS ON THE COUCH

What did you think of the Oscars this year? Did you agree that the winners deserved to win? What about the speeches? The fashions? The political statements or lack thereof. The gaffs? Join Dr. Carole as she analyzes the Oscars and interprets what the winning movies say about our psyche.
Feb. 21, 2012

Adolf Who?

Today's guest, Ray Comfort, exposes Hitler's best kept secret in his latest book, Hitler, God, and the Bible. What was his real motive for killing 6 million Jews? And why do so many university students not even have a clue as to who Hitler was? Bestselling author Ray Comfort takes us on his compelling - and sometimes shocking - search for the answers.
Feb. 14, 2012

Are You Getting the Love You Deserve this Valentine's Day?

Is Your Valentine a Bad Boy or Bad Girl? Can your love life use some help? Come sit on Dr. Carole's couch and listen to her sage advice. As the author of two highly-acclaimed relationship books: Bad Boys: Why We Love Them, How to Live with Them and When to Leave Them, and Bad Girls: Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets, she knows how to mend a broken heart and survive today's dating jungle!
Feb. 7, 2012

Special Encore Presentation: Having an Affair?

If you've ever been the 'other woman', or you're worried about 'other women' snagging your husband, or you're a man who wants to eavesdrop on some sexy female conversation... be sure to listen to today's show. The woman whom Dr. Carole's Bad Girls book described as a 'Husband Stealer', Sarah Symonds, tells her side of the story. Indeed, as the author of Having an Affair? A Handbook for the Other Woman, and the head of Mistresses Anonymous, Ms. Symonds' passion is to help mistresses develop enoug...
Jan. 31, 2012

Madonna's College Roommate Takes You Behind Closed Doors

Imagine being assigned to room with Madonna! Today's guest, Whit Hill, takes you back to 1977, at the University of Michigan, where she and Madonna tried to make sense of life, love and art. Whit has finally put her whirlwind memories into a book, entitled Not About Madonna: My Little Pre-Icon Roommate and Other Memoirs, and shares them on Dr. Carole's Couch.
Jan. 24, 2012

SEALING THE DEAL FOR LOVE

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to find your soulmate this year, today's guest will help you do just that. Dr. Diana Kirschner, psychologist and author of Sealing the Deal: The Love Mentor's Guide to Lasting Love, will explain how to deepen any relationship - taking it off the precipice and making it last.
Jan. 17, 2012

Teen Serving Life for Murder: Jack the Ripper or Framed?

Scott Dyleski is serving life without parole in a California State Prison, while the real killer goes free. So say his attorneys, Katherine Hallinan and Sara Zalkin, who just filed a new petition in the State Court of Appeal. At age 17, he was convicted of 1st degree murder of his neighbor Pamela Vitale, while her husband, attorney Daniel Horowitz, took suspicious advantage of her death to advance his career as a TV legal commentator. Scott's heartsick mom, Esther Fielding will share her frustra...
Jan. 10, 2012

GOING TO THE DOGS... WOLF DOGS, THAT IS

When the world seems as if it's going to the dogs, you can always find a bright spot to warm your heart. Today's guests will do just that with their inspirational story of how they are changing the world - at least the animal world. Dr. Lorin Lindner and Matthew Simmons fell in love with each other, and decided to share their love with animals who need rescuing. And so, the Lockwood Valley Animal Rescue Center, home to a growing number of grateful animals was born. Their latest rescue - 29 wolf ...
Jan. 3, 2012

New Year... New Life... You Can Make It Happen

Dr. Carole's Couch starts off the new year with an inspirational story of how one man overcame adversity to follow his dream. Today's guest, Martone Williams, was bullied as a child, but kept his eye on the prize of building a career in entertainment, a career that was almost nipped in the bud by his near-death experience. Martone is Everyman, and an inspiration to not give up in 2012!
Dec. 27, 2011

SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES

Slaughtering horses for horse meat? These beautiful creatures that helped make America great? Has our country lost its mind altogether? Or are we too busy with our own lives to stop the greedy horse slaughterers, whose propaganda has gained momentum in Washington and destroyed the protection of our sacred animals? Today's guest, Katia Louise, filmmaker of Saving America's Horses, reveals the latest news about this fatal betrayal and lets you know how you can help before it's too late.
Dec. 20, 2011

The Secrets World Powers Don't Want You to Hear

It's disappointing when someone snatches the innocence of a child by spilling the secret behind Santa, but not life endangering. The secrets today's guest exposes, although they will snatch your innocence, are important for you to know. Nick Redfern is the author of Keep Out! Top Secret Places Governments Don't Want You to Know About. And he lives to investigate and expose these secrets, much to the consternation of those in power.
Dec. 13, 2011

Stressed Out? Get a Buddha Brain!

Want peace of mind during these stressful times? Today's guest will explain how. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist and author of the new book, Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time.