Doorknob Comments
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -Doorknob Comments was named for a phenomenon that sometimes happens at the end of a therapy session, when the patient may mention something important and riddled with conflict, right as you’re walking out the door. Equal parts frustrating and enlightening, it surfaces key issues which may--or may not!-- get addressed anytime soon.
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Episode 19: Jonathan Demar on the Importance of Intimacy and Meaningful Collaboration
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBWe are joined by this talented producer, singer-songwriter, and native New-Yorker for a discussion on how to design a fulfilling career and a supportive peer group alongside.
Episode 18: The Arts and Mental Health with Rachel Maran
December 16, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBGrant and Fara speak to an old friend who's leaving entertainment after nearly a decade of managing actors, and hear about why shifting to a career in therapy makes a lot of sense.
Episode 17: Moving On From 2020
December 09, 2020 20:39 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBGrant and Fara discuss how to let go of (and heal from!) a pretty rough year. We touch on what it means to reflect during this time and think about ways that 2021 can be better for us- on both an individual and collective level.
Episode 16: Vanessa Calderon On Dance, Movement and Messages
November 27, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBVanessa is a multi-talented artist with a lot to say about violence towards women. We hear how she uses performance to shine the spotlight on difficult topics.
Episode 15: Holidays or Holi-daze? Connecting in the Time of COVID
November 26, 2020 13:10 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBFara and Grant offer up strategies for coping with difficult family dynamics, accepting and embracing "the new normal", and making the most out of the season this year.
Episode 14: Reality-based Thinking with Mardoche Sidor
November 19, 2020 20:38 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBDr. Sidor is an esteemed colleague, psychiatrist, and educator who joins Grant and Fara to discuss the science of suffering and the importance of a good team. Find more about his work here: https://www.sweetinstitute.com/
Episode 13: Family Matters with Dr. Harvey White
November 09, 2020 13:27 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBDr. Harvey White, psychiatrist and family therapist talks to us about how to stay connected (but not too connected!) to our families during COVID-19. Managing stress, isolation and uncertainty is challenging but made easier with these sound suggestions.
"Your Brain on Food" with Uma Naidoo, MD.
October 30, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBWe are honored to be joined by psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, a trained chef and leader in the field of nutritional psychiatry. Here, she graciously talks about some of the most important parts of the mind-gut connection.
Episode 12: Your Brain on Food with Uma Naidoo, MD.
October 30, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBWe are honored to be joined by psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, a trained chef and leader in the field of nutritional psychiatry. Here, she graciously talks about some of the most important parts of the mind-gut connection.
Episode 11: How to Deal with Existential Overload
October 29, 2020 15:15 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBDrs. Brenner and White talk about everything that is going on nowadays - COVID, global events, the US election, and how to navigate the great sense of uncertainty, even dread, with which so many are confronted.
How to Deal with Existential Overload
October 29, 2020 15:15 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBDrs. Brenner and White talk about everything that is going on nowadays - COVID, global events, the US election, and how to navigate the great sense of uncertainty, even dread, with which so many are confronted.
You Are What You Sleep with Josh Tal, PhD.
October 23, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBSleep expert Josh Tal, PhD joins us to discuss some common sleep issues and treatment options for insomnia. We were delighted to hear about his boot camp approach, which incorporates CBT-I to effectively improve sleepless nights.
Episode 10: You Are What You Sleep with Josh Tal, PhD.
October 23, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBSleep expert Josh Tal, PhD joins us to discuss some common sleep issues and treatment options for insomnia. We were delighted to hear about his boot camp approach, which incorporates CBT-I to effectively improve sleepless nights.
Breaking Up is Hard To Do. And Undo.
October 16, 2020 21:26 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBGrant and Fara discuss the many reasons that people break up and get back together. We explore how self-concept clarity plays into our relationship habits.
Episode 9: Breaking Up is Hard To Do. And Undo.
October 16, 2020 21:26 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBGrant and Fara discuss the many reasons that people break up and get back together. We explore how self-concept clarity plays into our relationship habits.
Episode 8: Finding your Therapist: What Nobody Tells You
September 07, 2020 14:13 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBFara and Grant discuss key elements of traditional insight-oriented talk therapy, focusing on what to consider when searching for a well-suited therapist.
Episode 7: Working through Conflict to Enhance Personal and Professional Relationships
September 07, 2020 14:11 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBMark Borg joins us to reflect on years of co-authorship with Grant Brenner and Danny Berry. Hear different perspectives on the same experience to learn how the "Three Amigos" have produced two books together, with a third on the way!
Episode 6: Healing from Trauma with Johanna Dobrich
September 07, 2020 14:09 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBJohanna Dobrich talks to us about dissociation, disabled siblings, and how to navigate complicated family dynamics and challenging life experiences.
Episode 5: The Performing Art of Therapy
August 18, 2020 13:01 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBMark O’Connell explains how acting techniques can enrich the experience of insight-oriented psychotherapy. His methods help us understand the importance of finding our most authentic selves inside the therapy session, as well as outside of it. Find more on Mark O'Connell here: http://markoconnelltherapist.com/
Episode 4: Self-Care: More Complicated Than It Sounds
August 07, 2020 16:57 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBDrs. White and Brenner discuss self-care, compassion, and the promises and challenges of cultivating a deep and fulfilling relationship with yourself. Treat yourself right and others will treat you right, too.
Episode 3: Profile: Jacob Appel, Writer, Psychiatrist, and Social Critic Discusses his Area of Expertise: Bioethics
August 07, 2020 16:54 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBJoin us for a unique conversation between Drs. White and Appel. Hear from this thought leader as he asks tough questions, and unpacks some of the complexities of human decision-making. Find more on Jacob Appel here: https://www.mountsinai.org/profiles/jacob-m-appel
Episode 2: Real lessons from a Fake Therapist: with Special Guest Lisa Levy
August 07, 2020 16:51 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBLisa Levy is a performing artist and comedian with her irreverent radio show “Dr. Lisa Gives a Shit”. Here we speak with her about the trials and tribulations of a marketing pro turned artist, performer, and comedian as she discusses her experiences with various therapists over the years and how she uses her own experience to help her live audience. Find more on Lisa Levy here: https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/dr-lisa-gives-a-shit/
Episode 1: What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and How Can It Help Me?
August 07, 2020 16:48 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBCognitive Behavior Therapy is a straightforward approach to addressing underlying problems by seeking to change how we think about ourselves. Learn how CBT works from expert therapist Dr. Gluhoski. Find more on Vicki Gluhoski, PhD here: http://www.vickigluhoskiphd.com/
Doorknob Comments: Season 1 Trailer
August 01, 2020 16:35 - 2 minutes - 2.96 MBWelcome to Doorknob Comments! Doorknob Comments was named for a phenomenon that sometimes happens at the end of a therapy session, when the patient may mention something important and riddled with conflict, right as you’re walking out the door. Equal parts frustrating and enlightening, it surfaces key issues which may--or may not!-- get addressed anytime soon.