Episodes
Feb. 23, 2017
Not Exactly Love: A Memoir of Domestic Violence
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people per minute in the U.S. are physically abused by an intimate partner. Our guest, Betty Hafner is one of those who suffered. A teacher, counselor, ...
Feb. 16, 2017
It is Never Too Late To Change!
In this episode, Tom Matt, author and acclaimed radio host of Bommer’s Rock on six Michigan radio stations, draws upon his own battle with drugs and alcohol and the personal life changes he has made to pass forward the lesson...
Feb. 9, 2017
The Available Parent - Maximize the Relationship with Your Teen or Tween
In this Episode, Dr. John Duffy, the author of the best selling book, The Available Parent: Expert Advice for Raising Successful and Resilient Teens and Tweens, addresses the questions and concerns that parents always ask or ...
Feb. 2, 2017
Challenging Casanova: How Promiscuous are Young Men?
Many aspects of our culture perpetuate the Casanova Myth, the belief that what most young men want is sex with as many women as possible without concern for the women or any goal of commitment. Is it true? Do you believe it? ...
Jan. 19, 2017
Deeper Dating: Embracing Your True Self to Find Real Love
In this episode, 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 you to give up the need to be marketable or perfect a...
Jan. 12, 2017
Middle School Moms --The Most Stressed of All
In this episode, Dr. Suniya Luthar reports on the findings of a survey study of 2.247 well-educated mothers whose children ranged in age from infants to early adults. Dr. Luthar and her colleague, Dr. Ciciolla wondered if the...
Jan. 5, 2017
From Compulsive Shopping in the US to Preventing HIV/AIDS With Teens in Africa
What does Compulsive Shopping have to do with a trip to Africa to help teens prevent HIV? Quite a bit, as you’ll hear. In this show, Dr. Benson, nationally known expert in the study and treatment of compulsive buying disorder...
Dec. 15, 2016
How Children and Adolescents Grow and Heal In Groups
In this episode Dr. Craig Haen and Dr. Seth Aronson, psychologists, child and adolescent experts and Fellows of the American Group Psychotherapy Association draw upon their clinical experience and their new edited book, The H...
Dec. 8, 2016
Retrain Your Brain to Reduce Anxiety and Depression
In this episode Dr. Gillihan will discuss his new book, Retrain the Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 weeks. Dr. Gillihan will clarify the way in which thoughts, feelings and behaviors interact to play a role in actual...
Dec. 1, 2016
Understanding Anorexia in Males
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by self-starvation. Both professionally and in the public eye, this disorder has been associated with females. In reality, 25% of those suffering are males; but as a group,...
Nov. 10, 2016
'Making Love Matter When Marriage Gets Messy'
The idea for this episode comes from the work of Robyn D’Angelo who is the creator of the recent series “How to Love your Partner-- Mastering the Messiness of Couplehood Together.” In that series, Robyn filmed interviews with...
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...