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Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra

98 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratings

With warmth, heart and a respect for science, Dr. Alexandra and her guests explore questions that come up at all life stages.  Dr. Alexandra is a mother of four and an expert in family systems psychology and clinical psychopharmacology. Through interesting exchanges with her guests, Dr. Alexandra brings new learning, stories and good company to listeners.

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Agape Love: The Highest Form of Love

July 14, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

I consider agape love to be the highest form of love and I’m so excited to share this topic with you.  On this show Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, and I discuss the following and more: What is the definition of agape love and how is it different than other forms of love, such as Eros (romantic love) or love among family?   How does one practice agape love?   How does agape love fit in with justice and fairness?   How does agape love fit in with other virtues defined by psychology and religion?...

Affairs

June 09, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Affairs, which soared during COVID,  are addictive and can cause harm all around.  In this episode psychologist guests Dr. Sharon Ryan Montgomery, Dr. Marcy Pasternak and Dr. Tamsen Thorpe share their expertise on the different types of affairs, how affairs impact children, the personality types of those who are more likely to have affairs, steps to take to heal from an affair and more.    In my practice I find that affairs can be painful and debilitating not only for the injured party but f...

Meditation and Reaching "The Silence" with Dr. Sean Sullivan

April 27, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

This episode’s guest is Dr. Sean Sullivan, psychologist and the author of The Mind Master’s Silent Journey and Be Your Purpose:  10 Science Based Steps to Feeling and Performing Your Best.  Dr. Sullivan has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and the Huffington Post. During the pandemic, the University of California approved piloting a mode of therapy that Dr. Sullivan developed called “Shift Therapy” at the Santa Cruz campus (UCSC). After two years of successful pilots, UCSC’s Heal...

Forgiveness Series 17: What are the Physical and Emotional Risks of not Forgiving?

April 10, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.95 MB

This is the last of a 17 part series of super brief, stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.   This episode answers the question: What are the physical and emotional risks of not forgiving?   The following is a complete list of episodes in this series:   What is the definition of forgiveness?   What are the be...

Forgiveness Series 16: Can Forgiveness and Justice Happen Together?

April 10, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.75 MB

This is the 16th of a 17 part series of super brief, stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness. This episode answers the question: Can forgiveness and justice happen together?    Dr. Enright brings in Aristotle in his answer . . .  The following is a complete list of episodes in this series, which can be found at t...

Forgiveness Series 15: How Often Should One Forgive?

March 07, 2023 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.16 MB

This is the 15th of a 17 part series of super brief, stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness. This episode answers the question:  How often should one forgive?   The following is a list of the other episodes in the series:   What is the definition of forgiveness?   What are the benefits of forgiveness? What ar...

Forgiveness Series 14: How Long Does it Take to Get Emotional Relief after Forgiving, if at all?

February 21, 2023 01:00 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MB

This is the 14th of a 17 part series of super brief, stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.    This episode answers the question:  How long does it take to get emotional relief after forgiving, if at all?     Stay tuned for the 15th episode:  How often should one forgive?   Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipi...

How Long Does it Take to Get Emotional Relief after Forgiving, if at all?

February 21, 2023 01:00 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MB

This is the 14th of a 17 part series of super brief, stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.    This episode answers the question:  How long does it take to get emotional relief after forgiving, if at all?     Stay tuned for the 15th episode:  How often should one forgive?   Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipi...

Forgiveness Series 13: What if Multiple People have Hurt You, how do You Decide who to Forgive First?

January 26, 2023 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.25 MB

This is the 13th of a 17 part series of super brief, stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.  Stay tuned for the 14th episode:  How long does it take to get emotional relief after forgiving, if at all? Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology by the American Psyc...

Forgiveness Series 12: Should I Forgive Immediately or Should I take some Time First?

January 23, 2023 22:00 - 8 minutes - 6.1 MB

This is the 12th of a 17 part series of super brief stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.  Stay tuned for the 13th episode:  What if multiple people have hurt you, how do you decide who to forgive first? Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology by the American ...

Forgiveness Series 11: Do I Forgive if the Person Continues to Hurt Me?

January 04, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.54 MB

This is one of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each stand-alone show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.  Stay tuned for the 12th episode as Dr. Robert Enright answers this question: Should I forgive immediately or should I take some time first? Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psych...

Forgiveness Series 10: Isn’t Forgiveness just Unhealthy Repression?

January 03, 2023 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.47 MB

This is the tenth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.  Stay tuned for the 11th episode as Dr. Robert Enright answers this question:  Do I forgive if the person continues to hurt me?   Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology by the Amer...

Forgiveness Series 9: “Why is Forgiveness Better than a Neutral Attitude toward the Wrongdoer?”

December 28, 2022 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.61 MB

This is the ninth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.  Stay tuned for the tenth episode as Dr. Robert Enright answers this question:  Isn’t forgiveness just unhealthy repression?   Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology by the America...

Forgiveness Series 8: If I Forgive, I’m Afraid I’ll Forget OR if I Forgive, I’m Afraid I won’t Forget. . .

December 23, 2022 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.88 MB

This is the eighth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.  Stay tuned for the ninth episode:  Why is forgiveness better than a neutral attitude toward the wrongdoer?    Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology by the American Psychological...

Forgiveness Series 7: Why is “An Eye for and Eye” not the Best Way?

December 18, 2022 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.52 MB

This is the seventh of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.  Stay tuned for the eighth episode, which answers the question:  If I forgive, I’m afraid I’ll forget OR if I forgive, I’m afraid I won’t forget. . .  Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Impact in...

Forgiveness Series 7: Why is “An Eye for and Eye” not the Best Way?

December 18, 2022 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.52 MB

This is the seventh of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.  Stay tuned for the eighth episode, which answers the question:  If I forgive, I’m afraid I’ll forget OR if I forgive, I’m afraid I won’t forget. . .  Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Impact in...

Forgiveness Series 6: What are some of the Criticisms of the Idea of Forgiveness?

December 15, 2022 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.7 MB

This is the sixth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.  Stay tuned for the seventh episode, which answer the question:  Why is "an eye for an eye" not the right way?   Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology by the American Psychologica...

Forgiveness Series 6: What are some of the Criticisms of the Idea of Forgiveness?

December 15, 2022 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.7 MB

This is the sixth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.  Stay tuned for the seventh episode, which answer the question:  Why is "an eye for an eye" not the right way?   Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology by the American Psychologica...

Forgiveness Series 5: What is it to “Work the Forgiveness Muscle?”

December 14, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.87 MB

This is the fifth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.    In this show you will learn about how resentment has physical effects on the body!   Stay tuned for the sixth episode, which answer the question:  What are some of the criticisms of the idea of forgiving?   Dr. Robert Enright is...

Forgiveness Series 5: What is it to “Work the Forgiveness Muscle?”

December 14, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.87 MB

This is the fifth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.    In this show you will learn about how resentment has physical effects on the body!   Stay tuned for the sixth episode, which answer the question:  What are some of the criticisms of the idea of forgiving?   Dr. Robert Enright is...

Forgiveness Series 4: Is Forgiveness just about Religion?

December 11, 2022 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MB

This is the fourth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.     Stay tuned for the fifth episode, which answer the question:  What is it to work the forgiveness muscle?     In this episode learn about the wonderful concept of "bearing the pain."   Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient o...

Forgiveness Series 4: Is Forgiveness just about Religion?

December 11, 2022 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MB

This is the fourth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.     Stay tuned for the fifth episode, which answer the question:  What is it to work the forgiveness muscle?     In this episode learn about the wonderful concept of "bearing the pain."   Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient o...

Forgiveness Series 3: What are the two Paradoxes of Forgiveness?

December 07, 2022 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MB

I'm excited to share the third of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.    The following brief episode answers the question:   What are the two paradoxes of forgiveness?    Dr. Robert Enright is the 2022 recipient of the Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology by the American Psychological Foundation.  As th...

Forgiveness Series 2: What are the Benefits of Forgiveness? (What's in it for the Forgiver?)

December 01, 2022 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MB

I'm excited to share the second of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, I will ask just one question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.    The following brief episode answers the question:   What are the benefits of forgiveness?  (What’s in it for the person forgiving?)   Stay tuned for the third question, which answer the question:  What are the two paradoxes of forgivene...

Forgiveness Series 1: What is the Definition of Forgiveness?

November 28, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.34 MB

Is there someone from your life that you need to forgive? The following super brief episode is one of a  17 part series on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, Dr. Alexandra asks just one new question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.   The following brief (five minute) episode answers the question:  What is the definition of forgiveness?    Stay tuned for the next brief episode, which answers:  What are the benefi...

Forgiveness Series 1: What is the Definition of Forgiveness?

November 28, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.34 MB

Is there someone from your life that you need to forgive? The following super brief episode is one of a  17 part series on the topic of forgiveness.  In each show, Dr. Alexandra asks just one new question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.   The following brief (five minute) episode answers the question:  What is the definition of forgiveness?    Stay tuned for the next brief episode, which answers:  What are the benefi...

Intuition with Dr. Paul Coleman

November 01, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

I **really** enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Paul Coleman on the topic of intuition.    Some of the studies he shared are fascinating!  Our conversation went from psychology to quantum physics to the esoteric concept of the future affecting the past.  Paul Coleman is a psychologist in private practice specializing in intuition development, rebuilding relationships, grief, anxiety and trauma.  I had a chance to meet Dr. Coleman after I heard him give a beautiful talk at the International Fo...

Rejection Sensitivity with Dr. Leslie Becker-Phelps

October 12, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Those who are rejection sensitive notice very small slights and interpret them in the worst way.  Rejection sensitive people either need to constantly present themselves in a positive light to earn the approval of others or the complete opposite . . .they withdraw socially so they can remove the risk of rejection.  Rejection sensitive people might also be be fear based perfectionists - their fear is that of somehow being rejected for not getting everything right.  Life is better without so m...

Beth Rom-Rymer on Rabbi Hillel, How to get Big Things Done and the Robber’s Cave Experiment

September 15, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Beth Rom-Rymer, PhD is the Chair and President of the Board of Directors of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, the co-founder and co-chair of the International Movement for Prescriptive Authority (a movement supporting psychologists ability to prescribe medications) and at the time of this recording, a current candidate for the presidency of the American Psychological Association (APA).  Through her leadership and her ability to bring together multiple groups, Dr. Rom-Rym...

Four Practices to Chill Out when Anxiety Creeps In

August 25, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

This is a “bonus” short form episode offers practical skills that you can apply today so that you can focus less on anxiety and more on the things that matter most.   Guest Hillary Grennan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma.  She has over ten years of clinical experience working with young children, adolescents, adults, and families.  As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) with a...

Microdosing Bravery

June 24, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

What is bravery and does bravery always have to be “big?”  We have the opportunity to challenge ourselves with small acts of bravery in our every day world.  Bravery can mean psychological bravery, such as getting ourselves to speak to someone when we’d normally avoid them, or taking a first action step on a creative endeavor that feels like a risk. My guest on this show is Dr. Kristen Lee, Ed.D, a 2022 Next Big Idea Club nominee and the author of 2022 book “Worth the Risk:  How to Microdos...

Microdosing Bravery

June 24, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

What is bravery and does bravery always have to be “big?”  We have the opportunity to challenge ourselves with small acts of bravery in our every day world.  Bravery can mean psychological bravery, such as getting ourselves to speak to someone when we’d normally avoid them, or taking a first action step on a creative endeavor that feels like a risk. My guest on this show is Dr. Kristen Lee, Ed.D, a 2022 Next Big Idea Club nominee and the author of 2022 book “Worth the Risk:  How to Microdos...

On Hair

April 18, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

This episode is about an area that has *not* been researched very much in psychology, but which I think is worthy of a conversation:  our hair and its impact on our self esteem.  We will hear about the experience of folks with thick frizzy hair texture as well as those that have completely lost their hair.   The show features interviews with two hairdressers, a woman who has lost her hair to cancer and my husband, Neill Clark, attorney, who will share his non psychologist “regular guy” persp...

How to Worry Less and Live More

March 18, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

“I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.”  Mark Twain Spend time with myself and guest Dr. Simon Rego as we discuss the latest strategies psychologists are using to help those who worry too much.     Dr. Simon Rego, is Chief of Psychology, Director of Psychology Training and Director of the CBT Training Program at Montefiore Medical Center in NYC and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  Simon has ...

Adult ADHD

January 27, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Learn about symptoms of adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), what research has found about consequences of untreated ADHD, structural brain differences for those diagnosed with it and natural and pharmaceutical approaches to treatment.     My guests are Heidi Keller, PhD and Tiffany Heineman, Esq .  Tiffany Heineman bravely shares her personal story and experience with having ADHD and Heidi Keller, PhD, psychologist, shares her favorite natural treatment approach to improvi...

A Technique for Procrastinators and Avoiders: the 30-20-10

December 16, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MB

If it’s true that the average American adult has about about five hours of free time per day. . . why do so many of us still feel as if we have no free time to get things done?  This short episode offers a practical technique that will help avoiders and procrastinators get things done.  Support the show This show was created with love on my volunteer time. One small gift you can give me back is to take the time to leave the show a comment and rating on iTunes. You can also support the produ...

Dr. Malik Boykin on Black America

June 13, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Dr. Boykin and I discuss Black America, and reflect on myths and research about Black America (especially as found in the 2020 book From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century by William Darity and Kirsten Mullen).   Throughout the episode Dr. Boykin shares heartwarming stories, including his strategy for raising his GRE (Graduate Record Exam) score by 550 points in about 100 days. Malik Boykin, aka Malik Starx, is the first Black professor in the Depar...

Malik Boykin: Ivy League Professor and Hip Hop Artist

June 13, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Dr. Malik Boykin, aka Malik Starx, is the first Black professor in the Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences (CLPS) at Brown University.  He is also a hip-hop artist and we feature his song “Dancing for Freedom,” a jazzy, Afro-Carribbean single, early in the show.   An insight is a beautiful thing . . . someone once described it as holding a candle in a dark room and then suddenly the lights are turned on.   I am grateful to have gained some new insights that will s...

Home from College: Advice for Parents and Students

April 02, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

In this show we discuss the push and pull between the budding independence of young adults in college and the task parents have of “letting go,” among other related topics, including:  Self starting and procrastination tips for students Coming back home:  sleep pattern differences and messy rooms Dr. Shane Owens answers direct questions from some students about their current worries Guest Dr. Shane Owens, PhD had a wonderful "dad voice" that I believe will comfort anyone interested in th...

OCD and “Sticky Thoughts”: How to Become Unstuck with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

March 08, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

Are you narrowing your life by “managing” your worries and obsessions for a good portion of your day?   Listen to this episode while folding your laundry or doing your dishes and learn about:   What it’s like for people who experience “sticky” thoughts that don’t go away How feelings are like waves in the ocean . . . they come and go.  We can’t always control our feelings, but we can control how we respond to them. How to use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to live your deepest va...

Taming Emotional Flare Ups with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

February 19, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Get out your pen, there are so many helpful and practical morsels of wisdom offered in this episode!  Expert guest Brittany Wool shares with listeners Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concepts such as “wise mind,” “opposite action” and how to “pause” with mindfulness.     Hear stories about a married couple getting angry over dishes, a middle schooler learning to tame their reactions to “mean girls” and what to do when feeling absolutely exasperated.   Support the show This show was create...

Taming Emotional Flare Ups with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

February 19, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Get out your pen, there are so many helpful and practical morsels of wisdom offered in this episode!  Expert guest Brittany Wool shares with listeners Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concepts such as “wise mind,” “opposite action” and how to “pause” with mindfulness.     Hear stories about a married couple getting angry over dishes, a middle schooler learning to tame their reactions to “mean girls” and what to do when feeling absolutely exasperated.   Support the show This show was create...

Obesity & Weight Loss: Circadian Rhythms, Depression, Bariatric Surgery and More

January 10, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

How can we stop uncontrollable and unintentional weight gain?  What can we do about it, what works and how do we stick to it?   Should those with serious weight problems consider bariatric surgery and medication? I recently learned so much about obesity from incredibly informed health psychologist Dr. Dina Goldstein Silverman.  After watching her excellent presentation at the 2020 NJPA Conference I asked her if she would be a guest on podcast.  We are joined in this conversation by attorney...

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

December 11, 2020 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

How do exceptional leaders use emotions to effectively lead and persuade?   Enjoy stories and new learning about these topics and more, including:   *  The EQ characteristics of outstanding leaders *  Authenticity versus strategically bringing in emotion *  Emotional contagion *  Daydreaming in the workplace My guests on this episode are Cary Cherniss and Cornelia Roche, authors of Leading with Feeling, Nine Strategies of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership (2020), a book based on their in ...

Rehabilitating the “Forgotten People”: Prisoners

August 09, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

It surprised me to learn that we have over two million people in prison in the United States.  The majority of individuals in prison will eventually be released into the community. . . and who will they become after the prison experience?  This episode presents the results of research just completed on a novel therapy for rehabilitating men in a maximum security prisons.    Learn the elements of an approach which seeks to address the root of the problem, and in the process learn techniques f...

American Unity Radio Podcast (I'm the guest)

August 01, 2020 15:00 - 45 minutes - 10.4 MB

Historical figures like George Washington and Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus can teach us about humility and virtue in politics and life.   Host Randolph "Wolf" Shipon and I discussed these topics and more on the American Unity Radio podcast, in which Dr. Shipon seeks to bring a divided America closer together.  He talks about putting red, white and blue together to form “purple people.”  Enjoy! Support the show This show was created with love on my volunteer time. One small gift you can give...

Steven C. Hayes

July 14, 2020 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Google Scholar data ranked Steven C. Hayes among the top 1,500 most cited scholars on the planet, in all areas of study, living and dead.  He is the founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which brings in mindfulness, acceptance and value based methods to relieve human suffering.  I enjoyed and recommend his most recent book “A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters.”   Learn more about him at stevenchayes.com.  May you enjoy the wisdom of Steven C. Hayes as much as I di...

Steven C. Hayes on Love and Loss

July 14, 2020 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Google Scholar data ranked Steven C. Hayes among the top 1,500 most cited scholars on the planet, in all areas of study, living and dead.  He is the founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which brings in mindfulness, acceptance and value based methods to relieve human suffering.  I enjoyed and recommend his most recent book “A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters.”   Learn more about him at stevenchayes.com.  May you enjoy the wisdom of Steven C. Hayes as much as I di...

A Primer on LGBTQA+ and Transgender in Athletics

June 16, 2020 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

In this episode Dr. Kendahl Shortway shares the results of her recent study entitled:  “New Jersey Coaches and Athletic Directors Perspectives:  Gender Nonbinary Athletes.”      Dr. Shortway, Neill Clark and I also discuss:    Important definitions, including the meaning of “nonbinary,” transgender, genderfluid, cisgender LGBTQA+ and more for listeners who are unfamiliar Concepts and questions about the psychology and biology of gender What the NCAA and Olympic Committee rules state as i...

Transgender in Athletics and a Primer on LGBTQA+

June 16, 2020 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

In this episode Dr. Kendahl Shortway shares the results of her recent study entitled:  “New Jersey Coaches and Athletic Directors Perspectives:  Gender Nonbinary Athletes.”      Dr. Shortway, Neill Clark and I also discuss:    Important definitions, including the meaning of “nonbinary,” transgender, genderfluid, cisgender LGBTQA+ and more for listeners who are unfamiliar Concepts and questions about the psychology and biology of gender What the NCAA and Olympic Committee rules state as i...