Episodes

Nov. 3, 2016

'Soldier On: Life After Deployment'

In this podcast, Filmmaker Susan Sipprelle of “Set for Life” and “ Over 50 and Out of Work” discusses her important documentary, “ Soldier On: Life After Deployment.” This feature length documentary chronicles with honesty an...
Oct. 27, 2016

A Guide on Dating and Sex for the 21st Century Teen Boy

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Smiler, licensed therapist and an expert on boys, men, and masculinity, will discuss his new and important book, Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy. In a culture of easy access t...
Oct. 20, 2016

Confronting Ageism: Discrimination Based on Age

Have you ever been dismissed because you were considered too young, or ignored because you were deemed too old? If so, you have experienced Ageism, stereotyping and discrimination based on age. In this show, author activist, ...
Oct. 13, 2016

Are you a Risk Taker or a Sensation Seeker?

In this episode, Dr. Ken Carter returns to Psych Up Live to look closer at risk taking and sensation seeking. Is the person who will take a risk in business similar to the person who loves extreme sports? Are risk taking and ...
Oct. 6, 2016

Making Your Dream Take Flight At Midlife

We are often told to reach for our dreams and that the only real risk in life is never trying. This is the story of MJ Marggraff, a woman who decided to reach for her dream. In midlife, this wife and mother of two young child...
Sept. 29, 2016

Coping with The Narcissist You Know

We hear a great deal in the media about narcissism. If you have ever wondered if the person you work for, the man you are dating or the friend who knows everything is a narcissist, listen in. On this show Dr. Joseph Burgo, ps...
Sept. 15, 2016

Re-Story You and Take Charge of Your Life

We are the story we tell ourselves about ourselves. Our stories directly impact how we feel, our behavior and how we treat ourselves and others. Often we relive painful events and add more pain and drama to the story we tell ...
Sept. 8, 2016

Helping Adults Caring for Children Who Have Faced Trauma

As we approach the 15th Anniversary of 9-11, we are reminded of the countless children who have faced life-threatening circumstances from war, terrorist attack, natural disasters and refugee crisis. In this episode Sue Badeau...
Sept. 1, 2016

How Cinderella Grew Up, Became an Empowered Woman and Took on Lifes Challenges

This episode is special because it is part of a double show. In this show, Host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Sandra Reich, “Host of Straight Talk with Sandra Reich on Voice America” as her guest on Psych Up Live to discuss issue...
Aug. 18, 2016

Adult Sibling Relationships: What Keeps Them Together and What Pulls Them Apart?

How do you get along with your adult siblings? Are you like friends? Have you stopped talking or connecting with siblings? No matter what the relationship, you are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Geoffrey Greif, professor and...
Aug. 4, 2016

How to Survive and Thrive After Midlife Divorce

In this episode, Abby Rodman psychotherapist and author draws upon her own experience with divorce, her clinical experience and the responses of hundreds of women to a survey on divorce, to share what we rarely hear when we l...
July 21, 2016

Could Grandpa Be Depressed? Recognizing Depression in Later Life

In this episode Dr. Deborah Serani, psychologist and author discusses the reality of depression as a mood disorder in later life. Drawing upon her new and comprehensive book “ Depression in Later Life: An Essential Guide,” sh...
July 7, 2016

Blended: Personal Stories of the Stepfamily Experience

In this episode, Samantha Waltz, the author of the powerful book, Blended: Writers on the Stepfamily Experience and three of her wonderful contributing writers, Betsy Graziani Fasbinder, Gigi Rosenberg, and Emma Kate Tsai wil...
June 30, 2016

Fostering Children's Natural Resilience with Ordinary Magic

How can you foster a child’s resilience to handle future adversity? How can you intervene to offset the impact of homeliness, war, migration, domestic violence, etc. on a child’s development? In this episode, Dr. Ann Masten, ...
June 16, 2016

How Women Decide: What's True, What's Not and What Strategies Spark the Best Choices

In this episode, Dr. Therese Huston, cognitive scientist, professor and the author of How Women Decide: What’s True, What’s Not and What Strategies Spark the Best Choices, offers a new and well researched look at women as dec...
June 9, 2016

Help for Children Caregivers: American Association of Caregiving Youth

In this Episode Dr. Connie Siskowski, founder of the American Association for Caregiving Youth awakens us to the reality that 1.4 million children in this country sacrifice their education, health, well-being and childhood to...
June 2, 2016

When Your Child is Gay: What You Need to Know

In this episode, Wesley C. Davidson and Dr. Jonathan Tobkes M.D. discuss their new and much needed book, When Your Child Is Gay: What You Need To Know. In the discussion with Host Suzanne Phillips, Wesley C. Davidson, shares ...
May 26, 2016

How Do Couples Cope in the Aftermath of Traumatic Events?

Too often in the aftermath of a traumatic event be it the loss of a child, a natural disaster or the wounds of war, a couple’s relationship becomes the collateral damage of the pain and loss suffered. In this episode, Host Dr...
May 19, 2016

How to Like Yourself:A Guide for Teens and Young Adults To Build Lasting Self-Esteem

In this episode, Cheryl Bradshaw, counselor and psychotherapist specializing in teens and young adults discusses her new book, How to Like Yourself: A Teen’s Guide to Quieting Your Inner Critic & Building Lasting Self-Esteem....
May 12, 2016

Using Mindfulness: A Mini Course With Major Benefits

We continue to hear of the benefits of mindfulness but many still wonder-What exactly is it? How can I best use it? In this episode, Dr Elisha Goldstein, author of many books on mindfulness including Uncovering Happiness,The ...
April 28, 2016

Worry No More! 4 Steps To Stop Worrying And Start Living

In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Bruce Van Horn shares the ingredients of his important new book, Worry No More! 4 Steps To Stop Worrying And Start Living. With wisdom and humor this “recovered worrier” draws u...
April 21, 2016

Transformative Parenting

In this episode Dr. Edward Haas, psychiatrist and author, draws upon his joy of parenting and his expertise in many areas to share his development of Transformative Parenting, which is a book as well as a philosophy used by p...
April 14, 2016

The Heart of the Fight: The Basis of Great Relationships

In this show relationship experts Dr. Judith Wright and Dr. Bob Wright discuss their new and interesting book, The Heart of the Fight: A Couple’s Guide to 15 Common Fights, What They Really Mean & How They Can Bring You Close...
April 7, 2016

What's In Your Resilience Portfolio?

On this show Dr. Sherry Hamby, psychologist and founding editor or the Psychology Of Violence will apply her expertise to building resilience. When people dream of the future, they do not dream about avoiding depression or mi...