Episodes
Feb. 27, 2020
Digital Aggression: Understanding Your Online Exposure
In a culture of teen cyberbullying, claims of fake news, political digital trolling, hacked accounts, cyber-staking and revenge porn, this show invites us to consider our online exposure. In this episode, Dr. Sheri Bauman, au...
Feb. 13, 2020
How to Speak to Your Kids about Sex, Dating, Consent, Porn and More
While this is a culture in which most kids have been exposed to images of sexuality in social media, series, advertisements and even porn from early ages, most teens have difficulty speaking about sex or really understanding ...
Jan. 30, 2020
Police Suicide: An Epidemic of Tragic Loss
In this episode, Dr. John Violanti, psychologist, researcher and retired 23-year police veteran draws upon his important book, Police Suicide: A Blue Epidemic, ( 2nd Ed.
Jan. 23, 2020
Identifying Small Mistakes To Succeed in Big and Small Goals
Have you ever wondered why your efforts at work aren’t generating sales or despite your efforts to lead a volunteer group, the results are less than expected? In this episode, Anne Corley Baum, a Senior Lehigh Executive and t...
Jan. 9, 2020
Insider Look with Dr. Serani of her Suspense Novel, 'The Ninth Session'
What happens when an esteemed psychologist-psychoanalyst writes a suspense novel? You have a thriller you can’t put down. In this episode Dr. Deborah Serani, award winning author of Living with Depression, Depression and Your...
Dec. 19, 2019
Why and How Does Shopping Become an Addiction?
Against the frenzy of Holiday Shopping with Promotions, Sales, Countdowns, and Pop Up Deals for Only You, this podcast addresses the why and how of shopping addiction. Drs. Jean Petrucelli and Ricardo Rieppi, experienced psyc...
Dec. 5, 2019
Understanding and Responding to Ambiguous Loss
In this episode, Dr. Pauline Boss, esteemed scientist practitioner who coined the term 'Ambiguous Loss,' discusses the meaning of Ambiguous Loss and how it differs from other losses. Drawing upon powerful examples, Dr. Boss d...
Nov. 21, 2019
Teen Violence in America-Can We Save Our Teens?
An eighteen year old is charged with the lethal stabbing of a 17 year old boy,who he believed was dating an x-girlfriend. The typical age range for a gang member is 12–24 years old.
Nov. 7, 2019
Wildhood: Adolescence Across Species
In this show, Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, MD, visiting professor in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and Kathryn Bowers, Science Journalist, draw upon their new book, Wildhood: The Epic Journ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Is Masculinity Toxic? A Question We Need to Consider
In the wake of the “Me Too” movement and the upsurge in both feminist and men’s rights activism, traditional masculinity has become the topic of impassioned debate. In this episode psychologist and author, Dr. Andrew Smiler d...
Oct. 17, 2019
The Road to Reconciliation: Pitfalls and Possibilities
If you are human, it is likely that you have hurt and been hurt by others. What may be less likely is knowing how to find a road to reconciliation or addressing the reality that reconciliation may not be instantly possible or...
Oct. 10, 2019
Mindful Tips To Support Mental Health in Adults and Kids
In this Episode Julie Potiker, Mindfulness Expert and author of Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos, shares her own experience with depression and credits the power ...
July 25, 2019
The Psychological Impact of Zero Tolerance: Fear, Loss, Hope
In an earlier show on Psych Up Live, Law Professor Sarah Rogerson discussed the legal ramifications of the Immigration Crisis. In this show, Dr. Hawthorne Smith, licensed psychologist and Clinical Director of the Bellevue/NYU...
June 27, 2019
Todays Teenage Girls - Challenges, Needs, Fears and Joys
This episode looks closely at today’s adolescent girls. Guests, Dr. Mary Pipher and Sara Pipher Gilliam draw upon their new updated version of Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescents Girls, to compare the teenage g...
June 20, 2019
Update on The Immigration Crisis - Whats Really Going On?
Regardless of political perspective, it is difficult for anyone to grasp the reality or the implications of the Immigration Crisis today. Are there any routes to citizenship? Is a working visa a possibility? Can a person stil...
June 13, 2019
Dr. Grossmark: The Role of The Unobtrusive Relational Analyst
Whether you are a seasoned psychoanalyst, group therapist or someone interested in how and why psychoanalysis works and how psychoanalytic thinking has expanded – You have to hear Dr. Robert Grossmark. Drawing upon his new bo...
June 6, 2019
Shame: Free Yourself, Find Joy and Build True Self-Esteem
When we consider the definition of shame we often compare it to Guilt. Commonly, it is thought that we feel guilt for something we have done that is unacceptable; but with shame, we feel that we are unacceptable. In this epis...
May 30, 2019
Building Resilience in Teens: Goals and Activities
Despite the incredible access to information and opportunities available to teens in this culture, it is a difficult time for most. In 2019 alone, there were 46 incidents of gunfire on school grounds. Suicide is the second le...
May 16, 2019
The Tantrum Survival Guide: Love, Sanity and Parenting
If you are lucky enough to be the parent, teacher, babysitter or grandparent of a “little one”- you must hear this show. In it, psychologist, Dr. Rebecca Schrag Hershberg draws upon her invaluable new book, The Tantrum Surviv...
May 9, 2019
Mutual Rescue: The Benefits When People and Pets Adopt Each Other
In this show, Carol Novello, founder of Mutual Rescue™ and author of the new book, “Mutual Rescue: How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too” shares her story and the countless stories of others who reveal the powerful...
April 18, 2019
Protecting Yourself from Emotional Predators
Few of us have been spared relationships with emotional predators – The neighbor who wanted to share everything only to spread rumors; the boss who praised your work, asked for late hours and then promoted someone else; the f...
April 11, 2019
Tell Your Children about the Dangers of Todays Marijuana
While the choice of using marijuana is personal and legalization is likely moving forward, Alex Berenson, former New York Times reporter, invites you to consider this question with your children- How dangerous is today’s mari...
March 21, 2019
The Reasons We All Fall For Fake News
Regardless, of gender, age, or political persuasion, we all fall for fake news. Not You? Listen in as MIT trained science writer, Matthew Hutson, discusses how and why we are all increasingly susceptible to believing misinfor...
Feb. 21, 2019
Conquer Trauma: An Online Course Offers a Healing Journey
In this show, Savannah Sanders M.S., author of Sex Trafficking Prevention: A Trauma-Informed Approach for Parents and Professionals shares her experience of offering a year-long online trauma course with a community of 27 wom...