Episodes
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....
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 ...