Episodes
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...
Feb. 14, 2019
The 27 Wrong Reasons Society Blames You for Being Single
This show is a tribute to all singles who would like to be in a relationship but have not yet found the right person. Guest Sara Eckel, author and well known contributor to the popular New York Times Column ‘Modern Love’ draw...
Feb. 7, 2019
Postpartum Depression Misunderstood and Overlooked
Postpartem Depression is suffered by 20 percent of women. But it is misunderstood and overlooked by many new mothers who suffer, as well as those who love them.
Jan. 31, 2019
The Relationship Between Suicide Prevention and Gun Safety
In this episode, Dr. Michael Anestis, clinical psychologist, and award winning researcher discusses his powerful book, Guns and Suicide: An American Epidemic. Dr. Anestis is not advocating for or against gun ownership. What h...
Jan. 17, 2019
Taking Revenge A Better Way
There are few people who have been injured or wronged by another who don’t think about and want to mollify their psychic pain with revenge. In this episode, Dr. Steven Berglas, professor, psychotherapist, research scientist a...
Jan. 3, 2019
Can a Parent Help Their Child or Teen With Overeating?
Childhood and teen obesity has grown to epidemic proportions in the US. In this episode, Dr. Maidenberg draws upon her new book “Free Your Child From Overeating: 53 Mind-Body Strategies For Lifelong Health” to offer strategie...
Dec. 6, 2018
Grief Doesn't Take a Holiday: Helping Families and Children Cope
In this show Connie Palmer, the Clinical Training Director of Imagine, a Center for Coping with Loss, addresses the reality that “Grief doesn’t take a holiday.” Drawing upon her work with children and families who have faced ...
Nov. 15, 2018
'Almost Sunrise': A Journey to Heal the Moral Injuries of War
“Almost Sunrise” is a compelling documentary which follows two Iraq veterans, Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson, both tormented by the scars of moral injury and the accompanying anger and depression years after their return home....