Episodes
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....
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...