Dr. G Engaging Minds

Dr. G: Enaging Minds The Podcast - Chris Roland

Special Guest Chris Roland Chris is a transformational teacher, coach, and sound healing facilitator currently based in South Africa. He has travelled, lived or worked in sixty+ countries, and his unusually full and colorful life and unique toolset enable Chris to relate to clients through first hand real world experience.  Chris is also a multi-talented award winning writer, director, producer, media consultant and coach. He has written, directed, and/or produced 80+ films, TV series, comm...

Dr. G: Enaging Minds The Podcast - Dr. Palesa Makhale-Mahlangu

Special Guest Dr. Palesa Makhale-Mahlangu Palesa Makhale-Mahlangu is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Johannesburg, South Africa.  She is a consultant in various fields of mental health and for corporate in the Employee Assistant Programme. Her consulting has included running strategic planning workshops for the National Department of Health (Mental Health) on Victim Empowerment Programmes in three regions as well as evaluating the mental health hospitals and clinics in Mpumal...

Dr. G: Enaging Minds The Podcast - David Schechter

Special Guest Dr. David Schechter Dr. G welcomes Dr. David Schechter, physician whose career stands on principles. First, treat the whole patient (mind and body) in the context of his family, work, and his environment. Second, provide the highest quality care based upon the most up-to-date medical research. Third, emphasize prevention, a healthy lifestyle, and exercise as the mainstays of a comprehensive program. Dr. Schechter graduated with a degree from Princeton University. While a medic...

Dr. G: Engaging Minds The Podcast - Evelyn Higgins

Special Guest Dr. Evelyn Higgins Dr. Evelyn Higgins is a recognized international expert in the epidemiology of substance use disorders, process addictions, and mental health conditions.  She is a graduate of the State University of New York with postgraduate studies at Harvard Medical School in Body, Mind, and Spirit medicine with an emphasis on resiliency.  A Diplomate in Addiction and Compulsive Disorders, she is also a member of the Pharmacogene Variation Consortium, is a Certified Addi...

Copy of Dr. G: Engaging Minds The Podcast - Cary Nelson

Special Guest Cary Nelson Dr. Cary D. Nelson is a board-certified family practitioner, aesthetic and medical concierge and nutraceutical advisor. He earned his undergraduate degree in Psychobiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1993. After a postgraduate spent working with Developmentally Disabled adults and as an EMT, he began his medical school journey at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, graduating in 2000, and then completing a requisite Fifth Pathway Program a...

Dr. G: Engaging Minds The Podcast - Versa Manos

Special Guest Versa Manos Versa Manos is a Los Angeles-based talent manager and owner of Gorgeous Media Group. She brings over 35 years of entertainment and media experience to a roster of clients, which include actors, writers, directors and musicians. She is heavily invested in the industry, serving as a member of Film Independent, as an Executive Member of Women in Film, and is a former President of the Talent Managers Association. Her talent roster boasts a wonderful blend of establish...

Dr. G: Engaging Minds The Podcast - Julie A. Werner-Simon

Special Guest Julie A. Werner-Simon Ms. Julie A. Werner-Simon is often referred to by her colleagues by the acronym “JAWS”– her initials.  In response to the historic overturn of Roe v. Wade, Ms. Werner-Simon leads the Overground Reproductive Law Project (ORLP), aka the “Harriet Project”, with Los Angeles Women Lawyers (WLALA) and the Southwestern Law School Women Law Student group. Their focus is to assist lawyers from Reproductive Access Yes (R.A.Y.) states who wish to provide reproductiv...

Dr. G: Engaging Minds The Podcast - Tonya McKenzie

Special Guest Tonya McKenzie Tonya is a Los Angeles County Commissioner of Alcohol and other Drugs, an author, and a master storyteller. You can find her at the intersection of public relations and leadership. Tonya consults civic organizations, nonprofits, authors, and other leaders on the rise to magnify their message and elevate their leadership in their careers, communities, and the media landscape. Mrs. McKenzie is also the co-host of My Morning Coffee Podcast with Lieutenant Gia Neil ...

Dr. G: Engaging Minds with Special Guests Carlos Amezcua and Lisa Remillard

Our final radio show goes out with a bang! "Carlos & Lisa" hosts Carlos Amezcua and Lisa Remillard join Dr. G to talk about their personal career transformations, and Dr. G's transformation to his new TV show on BeondTV.

Dr. G: Engaging Minds with Special Guests Phyllis P. McNeal and Alex Corral

Phyllis P. McNeal (Straight Talk Program) and Alex Corral (Joe Agency) talk with Dr. G about slaying your dragons, giving back and making a difference.

Dr. G: Engaging Minds with Special Guests Anne Innis Dagg and Alison Reid

Dr G: Engaging Minds with Special Guests Del Shores and Areva Martin

Del Shores and Areva Martin join Dr. G in the studio. Del and Dr. G compare notes about wearing Huskie Jeans as kids, forgiveness, and Del dishes about his latest play, THIS SIDE OF CRAZY. Areva and Dr. G share thoughts about finding your authentic "core" and transforming your life. Areva introduces Dr. G to her passion: Special Needs Network

Dr. G: Engaging Minds with Special Guest Damon Frank

Dr. G and Damon Frank discuss how specificity makes a strong brand.

Dr. G: Engaging Minds with Special Guest Steve Cooke

Dr. G spends a riveting hour with rock 'n roller Steve Cooke– voting Grammy member, multi-award winning singer-songwriter and actor. Steve and Dr. G talk all about his latest music, writing songs from "life" and his "unledded" symphonic celebration of the iconic Led Zeppelin.

Engaging Minds with Special Guests Terry Moore and Isabella Blake-Thomas

Dr. G gains powerful perspectives from two generations of Hollywood with Academy Award Nominee Terry Moore and Isabella Blake-Thomas, who co-star in the film "Evie Rose".

Dr. G: Engaging Minds with Special Guest Mo'Kelly

Dr. G welcomes Mo’Kelly in the studio to talk about life, career, our social climate and the embracing social media at a certain age.

The Solution: SMOKING AND VAPING

Dr. Raskin discusses the hazards and misperception of cigarette smoking and vaping

The Solution: IS FAT SHAMING MAKING US SICKER AND HEAVIER?

Three experts join Dr. G and Dr. Raskin to talk about the repercussions many people face from anti-fat bias.

Dr. G: Engaging Minds with Special Guests Tamie Adaya and Eric Nash

Dr. G explores the psychology of art with Los Angeles based artists Tamie Adaya and Eric Nash. They share their personal history, nostalgia and what makes them tick as creative people.

Dr. G: Engaging Minds with Special Guest Wes Geer

Wes Geer shares his journey of touring with KORN, embracing sobriety and founding one of the most unique and successful rehabilitation programs, Rock To Recovery.

Dr. G: Engaging Minds with Special Guest Ed Asner

Ed Asner joins Dr. G to talk about his book, "The Grouchy Historian".

The Shrink & The Showman with Special Guest Sylvester McCoy

Sylvester McCoy joins Dr. G in the studio to wish everyone a "Happy Silvester!" with his favorite tales from playing Doctor Who in the long-running BBC series, to playing world traveler in real life.

The Solution: Are Rehab Facilities Failing?

Dr. G and Dr. Raskin welcome addiction recovery experts Dr. Howard Samuels and Cassidy Cousens back in the studio to talk about the best practices in choosing (and providing) adequate rehabilitation programs and facilities.

The Shrink & The Showman with Special Guest Barbara Davidson

Dr. G talks Barbara Davidson, three-time Pulitzer Prize and Emmy award winning photojournalist best known for her work on victims of gang violence in Los Angeles. Blake Newhem stops by to talk about his new book.

The Solution: Does Alternative Rehab Work?

Dr. G and Dr. Raskin explore alternative drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatments with their expert panel.

The Shrink & The Showman with Special Guest Elizabeth Blake-Thomas

Dr. G spends a delightful hour with "show woman" Elizabeth Blake-Thomas talking about writing, directing, "making content that matters" and her incredible, downsized-life on her boat.

HOLIDAY MADNESS! - Dr. G's Survival Guide For The Holidays

Family drama? Food coma? Infuriating political discussions? Dr. G shares his favorite ways to make it through the stress and anxiety the holiday season. Our good friends Lynn Ferguson, Mark Tweddle and our own producer Melissa Jobe pop in to share their holiday wisdom.

The Solution with Special Guest Ian Blake Newhem

Ian Blake Newhem joins Dr. G and Dr. Raskin in the studio to share his extraordinary journey of life with his brain tumor, “Ollie". Blake, a renowned ghost writer, has created A Million Words Away to write 12 books in 12 months allowing allow his own voice to be heard, and to leave his legacy.

The Shrink & The Showman with Special Guests Francis O'Toole and Kelsey Deanne

Dr. G welcomes Francis O'Toole and Kelsey Deanne of Mercury Pictures to the studio. Great hour discussing the magic of movie making, their personal relationship, and the power couple's commitment to art and to each other.

THE SOLUTION: Can Passion Transform Addiction?

Dr. G and Dr. Raskin explore how discovering one’s passion in life can help in overcoming the bonds of a substance or behavioral addiction.

THE SOLUTION: Smoking and Vaping

Dr. G and Dr. Raskin discuss SMOKING AND VAPING with the experts to take a look at the smoking of tobacco, marijuana, vaping and the potential health hazards of each.

The Shrink & The Showman with guest Danny Trejo

Dr. G welcomes DANNY TREJO on The Shrink & The Showman to talk about ever-evolving life, his extraordinary career in Hollywood and his latest passion, The Al-Impics– the event to raise awareness of substance abuse treatment options throughout Los Angeles County.

The Solution: Can Passion Transform Addiction?

Dr. G and Dr. Raskin explore how discovering one’s passion in life can help in overcoming the bonds of a substance or behavioral addiction.

Dr. G Halloween Special

BOO! A hair-raising hour with Dr. G of all the little scary stuff that can make us panic. Paper straws. Apple watches. Politics. Family gatherings. Listen if you dare!! Recorded live October 27, 2019

THE SOLUTION: Is Sex Healthy?

Dr. G and Dr. Raskin, along with our panel of experts, discuss the healthiness of sex from a mind/body perspective. Join us to discover how sex provides not only pleasure, but many other physical and mental benefits as well.

The Solution: Is Sex Healthy?

Dr. G and Dr. Raskin, along with our panel of experts, discuss the healthiness of sex from a mind/body perspective. Join us to discover how sex provides not only pleasure, but many other physical and mental benefits as well.

The Shrink & The Showman with guest CHESNEY HAWKES

Dr. G, "The Shrink", talks with UK pop sensation CHESNEY HAWKES, "The Showman", about instant success, adventures as an entertainer and finding your creative truth.

The Shrink & the Showman with guest CHESNEY HAWKES

Dr. G, "The Shrink", talks with UK pop sensation CHESNEY HAWKES, "The Showman", about instant success, adventures as an entertainer and finding your creative truth.

The Solution: Smoking and Vaping

Dr. Raskin discuss SMOKING AND VAPING with the experts to take a look at the smoking of tobacco, marijuana, vaping and the potential health hazards of each.

The Solution: Smoking and Vaping

Dr. Raskin discusses the hazards and misperception of cigarette smoking and vaping

Dr. G: Engaging Minds - The Solution with Special Guests Mo'Kelly, Diane Latiker and Carmen Aiello

Our experts discuss how we can stop urban violence.

Dr. G: Engaging Minds - The Solution with Special Guests Bob Gabbay, MD, Lauren Dummit, LMFT, CSAT and Dan Field, LCSW

Great insight and advice from our experts on internet addiction - gambling, sex, porn, gaming and more.

Dr. G Anniversary Special

Dr. G celebrates 2 years of broadcasting with KABC AM-790 in Los Angeles! Join us for a solo hour of thoughts, reflections and insights from some of our favorite moments on Engaging Minds Radio.

The Solution: Is Fat Shaming Making Us Sicker and Heavier?

Experts Dr. Mary Resnick, Jessamyn Stanley and Dr. Danielle Gonzales join Dr. G and Dr. Raskin to talk about the repercussions many people face from anti-fat bias.

Dr. G: Engaging Minds - The Solution with Special Guests Dr. Mary Resnick, Jessamyn Stanley, Dr. Danielle Gonzales

Dr. G and Dr. Raskin welcome Jessamyn Stanley, Dr. Danielle Gonzales and Dr. Mary Resnick to talk about FAT SHAMING and the repercussions many people face from anti-fat bias.

The Solution: Are You A Cyber Junkie?

Great insight and advice from our experts on internet addiction - gambling, sex, porn, gaming and more. Special Guests Bob Gabbay, MD, Lauren Dummit, LMFT, CSAT and Dan Field, LCSW.

The Solution: Can We Stop Urban Violence?

Our Special Guests Mo'Kelly, Diane Latiker and Carmen Aiello discuss how we can stop urban violence.

The Shrink & The Showman with Special Guest Danny Trejo

Dr. G welcomes DANNY TREJO on The Shrink & The Showman to talk about ever-evolving life, his extraordinary career in Hollywood and his latest passion, The Al-Impics– the event to raise awareness of substance abuse treatment options throughout Los Angeles County.

The Solution: Is Our Lack of Sleep Killing Us?

Special Guests Sawyer Fredericks, Dr. Sarah Kate McGowan and Dr. Richard J Castriotta discuss the importance of sleep, and how not getting enough sleep can dramatically effect your health.

The Shrink & The Showman with Special Guest Wes Geer

Korn guitarist Wes Geer joins Dr. G to talk about being a rock star, overcoming addiction, creativity and giving back.