Episodes
Nov. 1, 2018
Embracing Life After Cancer: An Unplanned Journey
This episode is about facing a life-threatening illness. It reveals the ups, the downs, the feared, the unexpected and the possibilities for enjoying life. In it, guest Joel Evans draws upon his new book, Surviving Cancer and...
Oct. 18, 2018
The Immigration Crisis: An Attorney's Insider Perspective
The Immigration Crisis continues. Undocumented people are deported, thousands of children remain in detention type settings, families have been separated and in general there is fear and contention over immigration issues. In...
Oct. 11, 2018
The Power of Play - Why Pediatricians Are Prescribing It!
Is your child playing enough? In this show Dr. Michael Yogman, pediatrician and lead author of, “The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children,” discusses why play with parents and peers, is t...
Oct. 4, 2018
Owning Bipolar Disorder - A Guide for Patients and Family
In this show Michael Pipich, MS,LMFT, therapist and national speaker on Bipolar Disorder, draws upon his new book, Owning Bipolar: How Patients and Families Can take Control of Bipolar Disorder to make owning and properly tre...
Sept. 27, 2018
Can We Change Bullies to Buddies?
Bullying impacts millions of children, parents, and individuals in our schools and communities. Given that bullying and being bullied can leave life long scars, we need to address the fear, intimidation shame and abuse of pow...
Sept. 20, 2018
Making Mindful Self-Compassion Work for You
Dr. Kristen Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer, renowned experts in self-compassion and mindfulness, have just released a new book, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength and ...
Aug. 9, 2018
Giving Sexual Consent-Lessons to Learn
In a #metoo culture that has given voice to denied sexual abuse and misconduct, and at a time when campus sexual violence continues to be a tragic reality, the importance of giving and understanding sexual consent between peo...
Aug. 2, 2018
'Recovery from Bullying: An Insider's Journey and Mission'
Anti-bullying sites report that bullying has become an epidemic. One in 7 students K – 12, bully or are a victim of bullying. 75% of school shootings are linked to bullying and there is a strong link between bullying and suic...
July 26, 2018
Stealth Predators: Recognizing Them and Protecting Ourselves
In this episode Wendy L. Patrick JD, author, speaker and trial attorney introduces us to 'The Stealth Predator.' As described in her article in Psychology Today, this predator is one who gets 'over on others' while flying 'un...
June 28, 2018
Surviving Bipolar Disorder: Wisdom from Two Bipolar Chicks
In this episode, Wendy Williamson and Honora Rose, co-authors of Two Bipolar Chicks Guide to Survival: Tips for Living with Bipolar Disorder, dispel the myths and offer an up close and personal understanding of surviving and ...
June 14, 2018
Treatment for Sexual Offenders: How Available and Effective?
While there is an ever increasing number of people who have been identified in this #metoo culture for sexual abuse, harassment or gender violence, we rarely hear what happens once they are dismissed or replaced. Do they seek...
May 31, 2018
Gossip: Is it a Character Flaw or a Social Skill?
Few people want to be called a " Gossip” but most people can’t resist hearing a juicy story about a friend, celebrity or co-worker. Why? What is it about learning private information about others that is so irresistible?
May 17, 2018
Are You in Love or Trapped in a Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome?
In this episode, Ross Rosenberg, psychotherapist and author of The Human Magnet Syndrome: The Co-dependent Narcissist Trap, draws upon his experience and clinical examples to offer an understanding of the difference between l...
May 10, 2018
Treating Eating Disorders: When Words Fail and Bodies Speak
According to The National Eating Disorder Association’s Statistics, up to 70 million people worldwide suffer from an eating disorder. In this show, Dr. Tom Wooldridge, psychologist and psychoanalyst will address the underlyin...
April 26, 2018
Are Gender Role Stereotypes Crippling Your Love Life?
In this show, Ken Page, LCSW, psychotherapist and author of the bestseller, Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy, invites us to consider how gender role stereotypes may be cripp...
April 5, 2018
Parents Building Connections with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
From the time I heard Dr. Hull discuss his work with children and adolescents diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) and High Functioning Autism (HFS), I wanted all parents to hear him. In this episode, he brings us his pass...
March 15, 2018
Say it Forward - Stories Can Heal and Inspire
In this episode, guest Sharon Kathryn D’Agostino shares SayItForward.org and the powerful meaning of storytelling. A passionate advocate for the health, safety, education, and empowerment of girls, women & children, Sharon de...
Feb. 22, 2018
Healing to Action: A Movement to Overcome Gender Violence
While the #metoo culture has rallied women in every work situation, there a many women working in factories, farms, or are employed as caregivers and domestic workers who can’t speak out because their work circumstances leave...
Feb. 15, 2018
The Portable Calm: Changing the Brain, Building Resilience
In this episode, Gaea Logan, Executive Director and Founder of the International Center for Mental Health and Human Rights, brings her expertise and experience to Psych Up Live. Drawing upon her training of humanitarian worke...
Feb. 8, 2018
A Story of Ending Porn Addiction and Starting Reboot Nation
Building on an earlier show on Psych Up Live “ Porn on the Brain” with Gary Wilson, this show features Gabe Deem who shares his personal story of Internet Porn Addiction and recovery. As an activist for better sex education, ...
Feb. 1, 2018
Understanding and Overcoming Binge Eating
In this show Jennie Kramer, LCSW-R draws upon her experience in treating all forms of eating disorders and her co-authored book, Overcoming Binge Eating for Dummies to offer expert and useable information on Binge Eating Diso...
Jan. 25, 2018
Your Brain on Porn: Understanding Internet Porn Addiction
In this show Gary Wilson, presenter of the popular TEDx talk ‘The Great Porn Experiment,’ and author of Your Brain on Porn, addresses the ever-increasing problem of internet porn addiction in young male teens as well as men o...
Dec. 21, 2017
Broadway's Come From Away- A Chat with Producer and Cast Member
A wonderful example of the spirit of giving for the Holiday Season is the message of the Hit Broadway Musical “Come From Away.” For this episode, Host Suzanne Phillips is joined by Sue Frost, the producer and Joel Hatch, a ca...
Dec. 14, 2017
'Understanding and Increasing Female Sexual Desire'
In this show Dr. Lori Brotto, Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute of British Columbia and the University of British Columbia’s Sexual Health Laboratory discusses the problems of sexual arousal and sexu...