Psych Up Live
Psych Up Live turns up your psychological perspective on life issues. With a wide variety of guests, Host Suzanne Phillips passes forward the latest in books, findings, and information relevant to your life and the world you live in. She explores topics as varied as family relationships, binge eating and violence on campus. In a conversational style, Suzanne and her guests translate the latest in psychology to exemplify ways of coping with child rearing, divorce, medical diagnosis, campus violence and social anxiety. She engages her guests with questions, often voicing her own thoughts or sharing related stories. What is particularly exciting about Psych Up Live is the opportunity for you to call in with your own stories, questions and opinions. Psych Up Live captures your attention as it considers life issues that will intrigue and inform you each Thursday at 11 AM Pacific Time, 2PM Eastern Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.
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ENCORE: Untangling, Understanding and Improving In-Law Relationships
07/03/2025
ENCORE: Untangling, Understanding and Improving In-Law Relationships
Whether you are newly married, a middle aged couple, the identified In-Laws or the bewildered Out-Laws of an expanded family, you need to hear this show. In it, psychologist and author Dr. Geoffrey Greif draws upon his new and acclaimed book written with Dr. Michael Woolley, “ In-law Relationships: Mothers, Daughters, Fathers, and Sons.” Dr. Greif shares research using interviews and surveys with a total of 1,500 people to illuminate why some in-laws connect and others clash and even crash. He considers the impact of interfaith, interracial, gay and lesbian couples on in-law relationships. He examines the validity of the negative cultural stereotype of mothers-in-law and reports what mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law say. He considers what happens that is different in the relationships between male in-laws and overall offers important strategies for improving any in-law relationship.
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ENCORE - Understanding and Responding to Ambiguous Loss
06/26/2025
ENCORE - Understanding and Responding to Ambiguous Loss
In this episode, Dr. Pauline Boss, esteemed scientist practitioner who coined the term 'Ambiguous Loss,' discusses the meaning of Ambiguous Loss and how it differs from other losses. Drawing upon powerful examples, Dr. Boss discusses physical ambiguous loss and psychological ambiguous loss due to dementia from disease, brain injury etc. She clarifies that Ambiguous Loss is not a result of pathology, but rather the ambiguity of the circumstances of loss. Using examples like the families of 9-11 she describes the understandable impact on a family when a parent is gone but loss cannot be substantiated. With the aim of building resilience rather than pathologizing, Dr. Boss discusses the Psychological Family, the Family Narrative and the ability to engage Dialectical Thinking - 'my husband is both absent and present in our hearts and minds.' Dr. Boss references Victor Frankel’s Importance Of Finding Meaning, Adjusting Mastery Up Or Down and discovering 'New Hope' by risking change.
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ENCORE - Alternative Medicine and the Surprising Power of Belief
06/19/2025
ENCORE - Alternative Medicine and the Surprising Power of Belief
The amount of stress worldwide is at an all-time high as the Corona Virus spreads. Self-Care and understanding alternative ways of easing pain are important. This show takes a close look at the varied forms of Alternative Medicine from Energy Medicine, Acupuncture, Chiropractic to religious belief, embraced by millions seeking relief for chronic pain, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia etc. Our guest author, Melanie Warner draws upon her important new book, The Magic Feather Effect: The Science of Alternative Medicine and the Surprising Power of Belief, to invite us into a personal research journey which involves her meeting with clinicians, scientists, and healers world-wide, to answer questions like- Why have these Alternative Medicines become so popular? Why do some people report dramatic relief while others don’t? Can the results be subject to scientific proof? Is it the placebo effect? Do we need to recognize and use the surprising system of self-healing that belongs to us.
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Street Smart Safety for Women - What Women Need to Know
06/12/2025
Street Smart Safety for Women - What Women Need to Know
Violence against women is a global health issue. The threats women face today are unapparelled and more dangerous than ever before. When you add the toxic cocktail of technology and social media the danger increases. In this show, former Deputy Sheriff, Joy Farrow and Tech Engineer and trauma survivor Laura Frombach will discuss how women can avoid being victims of violence on many levels. They will discuss and exemplify how women can develop “A Safety Intuition for Defensive Living”, become “ Persuasion Proof,” “ Take a safe walk or a run,” Be aware of “Online Dating – Red Flags,” Travel “Solo and Safe,” handle “The SOS Situation,” and more. What you hear may increase your anxiety but it will empower you in many ways. Women and everyone who loves them should hear this show.
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"Why Do We Fall for Conspiracy Theories?"
06/05/2025
"Why Do We Fall for Conspiracy Theories?"
In this show, Dr. Frank McAndrew returns to Psych Up Live to answer the question, “Why Do We Fall For Conspiracy Theories? In addressing this question he also addresses the issue of why we hang on to conspiracy theories once we believe them. In his interesting response, Dr. Mc Andrew considers whether certain factors make us more susceptible to embracing conspiracy theories. He proposes that in reality most of us can fall for the “ right” conspiracy theory due to certain biases in how we all process information. Once we believe a conspiracy theory, Dr. McAndrew discusses why these beliefs are very difficult to undo. He discusses the impact of many forms of media in often providing a “ false consensus” and “ Exposure Effect” that fuels conspiracy theories. Dr. Mc Andrews describes why conspiracy theories flourish in atmospheres of fear and the consequences of conspiracy theories. You will be intrigued and informed. Listen in.
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“I Regret to Inform You…Finding Ways to Cope With Lay-offs”
05/29/2025
“I Regret to Inform You…Finding Ways to Cope With Lay-offs”
Against a reality of cutoffs that impact thousands of employees including 12% of 2.4 million civilian federal workers, others from Wall Street firms and well-known companies etc., psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Kleinberg draws upon his expertise to consider how to work through “Lay-offs.” He validates and considers the interval of shock, numbness, panic, anger, and sometimes identity confusion of facing a lay-off. Dr. Kleinberg examines and invites listeners to recognize, understand and work through the complex trauma of a sudden lay-off. He invites them to believe in the ability of transitioning from victim to effective survivor. Listen in. Dr. Jeffrey Kleinberg is a Psychologist in Private Practice in Manhattan, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor, Public Health Graduate Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, N.Y. He is licensed in New York, New Jersey and Florida. He is the Editor (2015), of the prestigious The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Group Psychotherapy. (Oxford, UK: Wiley).
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“A Journey from Pain to Violence and Violence to Healing”
05/22/2025
“A Journey from Pain to Violence and Violence to Healing”
Sometimes you have the opportunity to meet someone whose life and work is beyond what you can imagine. It exemplifies the extraordinary capacity to survive and to live a life that passes forward understanding, brilliant care and extraordinary compassion. Today our guest is one of those people. Dr. Alfred Garwood. Dr. Garwood is a child survivor of the Holocaust, a Physician, psychiatrist, writer and recent 2025 recipient of the Medal of Honor from Prince William for his tireless work with Holocaust Survivors. You will hear of his journey from violence to healing. Listen in. Alfred Garwood MD- Alfred Garwood was born in a Nazi ghetto, imprisoned in Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp, and later put on a train destined for Terezin Concentration Camp, when he and his family were liberated by the Red Army. Alfred spent the rest of his childhood in Britain and grew up in the centre of a community of Holocaust survivors. He has since written extensively on the psychological implications of trauma relating to genocide whilst also working as a General Practitioner.
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Encore: Taking Revenge a Better Way with Dr. Steven Berglas
05/15/2025
Encore: Taking Revenge a Better Way with Dr. Steven Berglas
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 and executive coach invites us to consider “ Taking Revenge – A Better Way.” The author of award winning books, 70 articles and journal reports on cures of self-defeating behavior, Dr. Berglas discusses the personal cost of angry retaliation and the power of redirecting the brain’s reaction to danger. With a wealth of professional experience and powerful examples, Dr. Berglas discusses the ways in which revenge seeking fuels rumination, increased anger, isolation, physical and emotional pain. It traps us and intensifies the original assault. Dr. Berglas demonstrates how to cope with the psychic pain that prompts revenge with a shift of mindset to achievement striving, to the possible, to missions that undue atrocity, to healing and to growth.
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Climate Change – Is it Still Something to Recognize and Prepare For?
05/08/2025
Climate Change – Is it Still Something to Recognize and Prepare For?
No matter where you live, and regardless of your political perspective, there is a fairly good chance that you have experienced the impact of Climate Change- be it hurricanes, severe storms, flooding, or wildfires. In this show you will hear an insider’s perspective from Dr. Deana Hence, a Climate Scientist. You will hear the reasons for her work, her concerns and her suggestions. Joining Dr. Hence, is Richard Beck, Past President of the International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Process, a psychotherapist in New York City who has worked in the aftermath of trauma including Climate Disasters. Richard Beck was the group leader in a documentary about climate change “ Climate in Therapy” which included Dr. Deana Hence and other Climate Scientists. The documentary just won first place in the “ Hot Docs Best Mid-Length documentary.” Listen in Dr. Deanna Hence PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Climate, Meteorology and Atmospheric sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She holds a BS in Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Science from the University of Michigan and an MS and PhD in Atmospheric Science from the University of Washington. Richard Beck, LCSW,BCD,CGP, AGPA-F is the Past President of the International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Process. He has experience in trauma and responding in the aftermath of Climate Events. He is a psychotherapist in New York City with faculty appointments at both Columbia and Cornell Universities.
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Encore: The Heart of the Fight: The Basis of Great Relationships
05/01/2025
Encore: The Heart of the Fight: The Basis of Great Relationships
In this show relationship experts Dr. Judith Wright and Dr. Bob Wright discuss their new and interesting book, The Heart of the Fight: A Couple’s Guide to 15 Common Fights, What They Really Mean & How They Can Bring You Closer. Dispelling many of the common myths of what you need to make a relationship work, these experts suggest that conflict is a couple’s secret weapon for coming closer but you need to know how to fight and what to fight for. In a fascinating way they discuss the Art of the Argument: Six Skills for Battling to Bliss and the Fifteen Fights That Make or Break Your Relationship. From a closer look at fights like The Blame Game to You’re Just Like Your Mother/Father, you will rethink the how and why of fighting in relationships. Ultimately this is a show that will expand the potential of your relationship.
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Could Grandpa Be Depressed - Recognizing Depression in Later Life
04/24/2025
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,” she underscores that depression is too often overlooked by those suffering, their families and even at times by their physicians. In the back and forth with host Suzanne Phillips, Dr. Serani provides crucial information and illuminating examples that will be as valuable for health-care professionals as for seniors who don’t understand why they are suffering. She will answer questions like: What Is Geriatric Depression? Isn’t Depression a normal part of aging? Why is it so often missed or dismissed? What are the steps for proper assessment? What are the treatment options? Are depressed seniors a suicide risk? Adding to this, Dr. Serani considers the power of “conscious aging” as an asset to physical and emotional well-being. This is an important show for all.
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Living Mindfully with Shelter and Storm in Times of Uncertainty with Guest Tamara Dean
04/17/2025
Living Mindfully with Shelter and Storm in Times of Uncertainty with Guest Tamara Dean
Whether you are someone who loves city living or would love the chance to go back to living in nature on a farm overlooking fields, you will be enthralled with Tamara Dean’s telling of her re-location to the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Together with her partner David, she shares the challenges, wonders and strenuous daily work of a life embedded in nature. From building their own farmhouse, hunting for water, to burning a hayfield to recreate a prairie you will be in awe of the challenges they face. You will also hear of the bonds with neighbors that are clearly different when dealing with fires, floods, beavers and tornadoes. A fiction writer, Tamara in this book shares the reality of pain and power of nature in a way most of us have never experienced. Listen in. Guest: Tamara Dean Tamara Dean is a writer whose essays and stories have been published in The American Scholar, The Georgia Review, The Guardian, One Story, Orion and The Progressive. She is also the author of an earlier book, The Human- Powered Home: Choosing Muscles over Motors. Tamara has been camping, fishing, hiking and gathering foods from an early age led by parents who grew up on farms in Wisconsin and had the opportunity to go to college and move to a small city. Her understanding and love of nature is a part of who she is.
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Understanding Anorexia in Males with Dr. Tom Wooldridge
04/10/2025
Understanding Anorexia in Males with Dr. Tom Wooldridge
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, they have been overlooked, misdiagnosed or misinformed. In this episode, Dr. Tom Wooldridge, Psychologist, Eating Disorder Expert, Clinician and author discusses his groundbreaking book, Understanding Anorexia Nervosa in Males. In the discussion with host, Suzanne Phillips, Dr. Wooldridge addresses the symptoms, causes and unique issues particular to males who control their eating with dangerous consequences. He considers the impact of media on male body image, the role of bullying, and the anxiety about relationships and sexuality. In his discussion of causes and treatment, Dr. Wooldridge offers professionals, parents and males an integrative model that accounts for bio-behavioral, family system, medical, psychodynamic and spiritual factors.
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Encore: Why Do We Fall for Conspiracy Theories?
04/03/2025
Encore: Why Do We Fall for Conspiracy Theories?
In this show, Dr. Frank McAndrew returns to Psych Up Live to answer the question, “Why Do We Fall For Conspiracy Theories? In addressing this question he also addresses the issue of why we hang on to conspiracy theories once we believe them. In his interesting response, Dr. Mc Andrew considers whether certain factors make us more susceptible to embracing conspiracy theories. He proposes that in reality most of us can fall for the “ right” conspiracy theory due to certain biases in how we all process information. Once we believe a conspiracy theory, Dr. McAndrew discusses why these beliefs are very difficult to undo. He discusses the impact of many forms of media in often providing a “ false consensus” and “ Exposure Effect” that fuels conspiracy theories. Dr. Mc Andrews describes why conspiracy theories flourish in atmospheres of fear and the consequences of conspiracy theories. You will be intrigued and informed. Listen in.
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Encore: TELLTALE HEARTS – HOW THE PATIENT’S STORY UNLOCKS HEALING
03/27/2025
Encore: TELLTALE HEARTS – HOW THE PATIENT’S STORY UNLOCKS HEALING
This Show offers a powerful and eye-opening consideration of medical care for marginalized people. Whether from a patient’s perspective or the perspective of those who serve as medical caregivers, you will find Dr. Dean David Schillinger’s TELLTALE HEARTS to be an extraordinary book and Dr. Schillinger to be an extraordinary person. What Dr. Schillinger offers is the gift of his own story in tandem with the unexpected, tragic, impressive and heart-breaking stories of his patients. Both sets of stories offer a glimpse of how industrialized medical systems can be dangerous for patients who are misunderstood, stereotyped and overlooked and for doctors who are struggling with burn-out, bias and at times frustration and despair. What Dr. Schillinger believes, and shares is the power of the patient’s narrative. He exemplifies that when a patient is invited to be known, to tell their story, to be seen and respected– treatment and healing often become possible. Dr. Schillinger’s description of his journey and his relationship with patients who dare to share and be known is medically and socially invaluable.
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Encore: A Closer Look At Online Therapy - Reservations, Reality, Relief
03/20/2025
Encore: A Closer Look At Online Therapy - Reservations, Reality, Relief
Ushered in by the restrictions and needs of the Pandemic, remote work and telehealth have become welcomed realities for people across the globe. In this show Dr. Haim Weinberg, Licensed Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist, co-author of Theory and Practice of Online Therapy, Advances in Online Therapy: Emergence of a New Paradigm and author of countless articles and chapters on this topic, will offer an inside look of what makes teletherapy viable and crucial in meeting the mental health needs of people at this time. As a pioneer in this field, Dr. Weinberg will consider the obstacles, challenges and benefits to using telehealth. In the back and forth with Host Suzanne Phillips, he will discuss - What makes a therapeutic alliance possible across a zoom call? Can a person feel known and understood if they are not sitting with the therapist? Is a therapy group possible through a zoom call? What are the most common obstacles for the patient, the group and the group therapist? Can they all be overcome? What should a patient look for in searching for an online therapist? Listen in -You will be informed and maybe relieved to know that given the challenges people are facing worldwide, sometimes help is only a call away. Dr. Haim Weinberg (PhD) is a licensed psychologist in Israel and California, a group analyst, and Certified Group Psychotherapist in private practice in Sacramento, California. He is the past President of the Israeli Association of Group Psychotherapy and of the Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society (NCGPS). Dr. Weinberg is the list-owner of the group psychotherapy professional online discussion forum. He served as the Director of International Programs at the Professional School of Psychology where he created and coordinated an online doctoral program in group psychotherapy. He co-edited a series of books about the social unconscious and wrote a book on Internet groups. His co-edited book “Theory and Practice of Online Therapy” was published just before the COVID-19 pandemic started. His new co-edited books are "Advances in Online Therapy: The Emergence of a New Paradigm" and “The Virtual Group Therapy Circle - Advances in Online Group Theory and Practice”. Dr. Weinberg published 10 books, 24 book chapters and 55 articles. His books were translated in China, Japan, Romania, South Korea, the Czech Republic, and Israel. Dr. Weinberg developed group therapy training groups in Asia, and is leading online training process groups for therapists around the world.
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Encore: Alternative Medicine and the Surprising Power of Belief
03/13/2025
Encore: Alternative Medicine and the Surprising Power of Belief
The amount of stress worldwide is at an all-time high as the Corona Virus spreads. Self-Care and understanding alternative ways of easing pain are important. This show takes a close look at the varied forms of Alternative Medicine from Energy Medicine, Acupuncture, Chiropractic to religious belief, embraced by millions seeking relief for chronic pain, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia etc. Our guest author, Melanie Warner draws upon her important new book, The Magic Feather Effect: The Science of Alternative Medicine and the Surprising Power of Belief, to invite us into a personal research journey which involves her meeting with clinicians, scientists, and healers world-wide, to answer questions like- Why have these Alternative Medicines become so popular? Why do some people report dramatic relief while others don’t? Can the results be subject to scientific proof? Is it the placebo effect? Do we need to recognize and use the surprising system of self-healing that belongs to us.
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Encore: Infertility – A Journey Of Loss, Hope, Fear, Grief And Resilience
03/06/2025
Encore: Infertility – A Journey Of Loss, Hope, Fear, Grief And Resilience
When you want to have a child but it is more difficult than you and your partner expected, it can feel devastating especially in a world that seems filled with beautiful children, pregnant women and happy couples. It is not an easy time but it can still be a time when your relationship, your search for medical expertise and psychological support, and your courage can make a difference. This is a show that will answer some of your questions and inform and support you on your journey. In this show, Dr. Elizabeth Grill, Director of Psychological Services at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine and an Associate Professor of Psychology in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine, and Psychiatry at Weill Medical College of Cornell University will be discussing sexual health, the emotional aspects of infertility, IVF treatment, and third-party reproduction. She will be addressing the fears, confusion, grief, relationship sexual issues and questions that need to be asked and answered. She will be fostering resilience as she makes you feel informed about pathways to pursue and issues to face along the family building journey. She will also draw upon examples of weathering the course, facing the roadblocks and staying connected with love and hope.
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Encore: My Daughter is Anxious and Depressed- How Can I Help Her?
02/27/2025
Encore: My Daughter is Anxious and Depressed- How Can I Help Her?
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have make an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Why is this happening? What can parents do? How can parents learn more about preventive strategies? In this show you will hear some answers from a true expert, Dr. Cheryl Green, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and the author of Heal Your Daughter: How Lifestyle Psychiatry Can Save Her from Depression, Cutting and Suicidal Thoughts. With clarity and compassion, Dr. Green addresses reasons for the mental health crisis with teens and why it is disproportionally high for teen girls. In the back and forth with Host Suzanne Phillips, Dr. Green describes Lifestyle Psychiatry and how aspects of lifestyle like a teen’s diet, lack of exercise and sleep problems compromise mental health and can be addressed from a family as well as a teen’s perspective. She offers suggestions for parents and answers difficult questions like “Why would a teen cut herself? She underscores the warning signs of suicidal thinking and considers how a parent can respond. Overall, Dr. Green recognizes how complicated this culture has become for teens and parents. Central to her message is supporting and informing parents and accepting and helping teens. Don’t miss this important show..
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ENCORE: Become Super-Psyched by Unleashing 4 Types of Connection
02/20/2025
ENCORE: Become Super-Psyched by Unleashing 4 Types of Connection
In a culture that seems unable to disconnect from phones, TV’s, computers, video games and online chats – there are many lonely people who feel disconnected. What creates the isolation and disconnect that so many feel? Is the feeling of disconnection actually exacerbated by the overuse of the very things from phones to fast food that offer a quick fix? In this show, Psychologist Dr. Adam Dorsay draws upon his new and interesting book, Super Psyched to take a close look at all aspects of “Connection”. He considers how the desperate need for connection actually keeps us disconnected. He invites us to consider how we connect to others, family, our work, community, the world, nature and to Something Greater. He draws upon the theories and strategies of leaders in the field of mental health and translates them into useable tools that can improve our lives through understanding and personal connection. Don’t Miss This Show. Guest Dr Adam Dorsay PsyD Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and an executive coach in Silicon Valley where he serves high achieving adults from executives to professional athletes- all struggling with disconnection in their own way. He has been a keynote speaker for Microsoft, LinkedIn as well as the California Psychological Association. He is also the host SuperPsyched, an award-winning podcast, and has delivered two highly regarded TEDx Talks: one about men and their emotions and the other about friendship in adulthood. A Resiliency Expert, he co-created an international program for Facebook’s Online Safety Employees for many years and is now the resiliency consultant to DigitalOcean. Adam is the happily married father of two boys and a dog named Raf3i.
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Become Super-Psyched by Unleashing 4 Types of Connection
02/13/2025
Become Super-Psyched by Unleashing 4 Types of Connection
In a culture that seems unable to disconnect from phones, TV’s, computers, video games and online chats – there are many lonely people who feel disconnected. What creates the isolation and disconnect that so many feel? Is the feeling of disconnection actually exacerbated by the overuse of the very things from phones to fast food that offer a quick fix? In this show, Psychologist Dr. Adam Dorsay draws upon his new and interesting book, Super Psyched to take a close look at all aspects of “Connection”. He considers how the desperate need for connection actually keeps us disconnected. He invites us to consider how we connect to others, family, our work, community, the world, nature and to Something Greater. He draws upon the theories and strategies of leaders in the field of mental health and translates them into useable tools that can improve our lives through understanding and personal connection. Don’t Miss This Show. Guest Dr Adam Dorsay PsyD Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and an executive coach in Silicon Valley where he serves high achieving adults from executives to professional athletes- all struggling with disconnection in their own way. He has been a keynote speaker for Microsoft, LinkedIn as well as the California Psychological Association. He is also the host SuperPsyched, an award-winning podcast, and has delivered two highly regarded TEDx Talks: one about men and their emotions and the other about friendship in adulthood. A Resiliency Expert, he co-created an international program for Facebook’s Online Safety Employees for many years and is now the resiliency consultant to DigitalOcean. Adam is the happily married father of two boys and a dog named Raf3i.
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Taking Revenge a Better Way with Dr. Steven Berglas
02/06/2025
Taking Revenge a Better Way with Dr. Steven Berglas
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 and executive coach invites us to consider “ Taking Revenge – A Better Way.” The author of award winning books, 70 articles and journal reports on cures of self-defeating behavior, Dr. Berglas discusses the personal cost of angry retaliation and the power of redirecting the brain’s reaction to danger. With a wealth of professional experience and powerful examples, Dr. Berglas discusses the ways in which revenge seeking fuels rumination, increased anger, isolation, physical and emotional pain. It traps us and intensifies the original assault. Dr. Berglas demonstrates how to cope with the psychic pain that prompts revenge with a shift of mindset to achievement striving, to the possible, to missions that undue atrocity, to healing and to growth.
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Encore: Constructive Conflict – Make Your Arguments Matter
01/30/2025
Encore: Constructive Conflict – Make Your Arguments Matter
If you are in a relationship, you have to hear this episode. It will be as enjoyable as it will be strikingly helpful to you and your partner. According to psychotherapist and author, Keith Wilson, if you are in a real relationship and you haven’t had a conflict yet – you haven’t been paying attention. As Keith describes, violence is the avoidance of conflict. Being able to work through clashes as a couple, offers great potential. With anecdote, metaphor and examples, Keith draws upon 30 years of practice with couples to discuss the steps for regulating conflict. He will invite you to turn off the alarm in your head that scans partner disconnection, know where and how to ask the right questions – be it about an affair or getting up for the kids. He will clarify how to give and get feedback, avoid the four fouls that contaminate any conflict and turn conflict into really knowing, trusting and loving each other. Listen in.
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ENCORE: A Closer Look at The Secret Lives of Men: Pain and Possibilities
01/23/2025
ENCORE: A Closer Look at The Secret Lives of Men: Pain and Possibilities
This show is for men and everyone who loves them. In it, psychotherapist, James Hawes draws upon his years of clinical experience with men and his book, The Secret Lives of Men: Ten Keys to Unlock the Mystery, to discuss the social and cultural norms that keep men trapped with feelings like unvoiced hurt, sadness, fear and shame. In his presentation he considers topics like: Feelings as a Foreign Language, Vulnerability Masked as Anger, Sex as Intimacy and Performance as the Source of Self Esteem. As you will hear in his examples and strategies for therapeutic change, James Hawes has a personal and powerful respect for men’s capacity to expand their emotional well-being. Listen in.
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ENCORE: “MORE” A Proven and Effective Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
01/16/2025
ENCORE: “MORE” A Proven and Effective Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Someone has finally found a way to address opioid misuse and addiction among people with chronic pain. In this show, Dr. Eric Garland, the world’s leading expert on the use of mind-body therapies to treat opioid misuse for pain will discuss the recently proven effectiveness of “MORE” – “Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement.” Dr. Garland will define opioid use disorder (OUD), its relationship to chronic pain and what makes opioids so addictive. He will discuss the treatment components of “MORE” ‘the differences between this and other treatments and the research design used to test this treatment model. In the second segment Dr. Garland will invite the audience to hear and feel what it would be like to be in a Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement Group. In the back and forth with Host Dr. Phillips, he will consider why the group format matters and why he believes a significant number of those who received this treatment to reduced their opioid use without being specifically directed to do so. Given the danger of Opioid Use Disorder, the number of people suffering, the importance of these findings and the need for available effective treatment, this becomes a show everyone needs to hear.
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Encore: Understanding Sexual Abuse
01/09/2025
Encore: Understanding Sexual Abuse
Research shows ( Darkness to Light White Paper on Prevalence) that one in seven girls and one in 25 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18. Many by people they know, love and trust. Evidence of abuse is not always obvious and children and adolescents do not report they have been abused for many reasons. Today we are going to lift the silence on childhood sexual abuse to offer an understanding and response to its impact. Toward this goal we are so fortunate to be joined by RICHARD BECK, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAGPA an experienced psychotherapist with expertise in treating trauma working with individuals, couples and groups. Richard has not only responded to cases of sexual abuse, as a Senior Lecturer at the Columbia University School of Social Work has taught “ Treatment of Childhood Sexual Abuse” over twenty-four times. In our discussion today, Richard Beck will be addressing the reasons victims most often don’t report the abuse, the consequences of the Childhood Sexual Abuse on children and adolescents, the signs that might alert caregivers that abuse may have occurred and the rupture of trust and self-blame when a child or teen is victimized by a coach, physician or priest revered by the family.
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Encore - Could Grandpa Be Depressed? Recognizing Depression in Later Life
01/02/2025
Encore - 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,” she underscores that depression is too often overlooked by those suffering, their families and even at times by their physicians. In the back and forth with host Suzanne Phillips, Dr. Serani provides crucial information and illuminating examples that will be as valuable for health-care professionals as for seniors who don’t understand why they are suffering. She will answer questions like: What Is Geriatric Depression? Isn’t Depression a normal part of aging? Why is it so often missed or dismissed? What are the steps for proper assessment? What are the treatment options? Are depressed seniors a suicide risk? Adding to this, Dr. Serani considers the power of “conscious aging” as an asset to physical and emotional well-being. This is an important show for all.
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A Closer Look At Online Therapy - Reservations, Reality, Relief
12/26/2024
A Closer Look At Online Therapy - Reservations, Reality, Relief
Ushered in by the restrictions and needs of the Pandemic, remote work and telehealth have become welcomed realities for people across the globe. In this show Dr. Haim Weinberg, Licensed Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist, co-author of Theory and Practice of Online Therapy, Advances in Online Therapy: Emergence of a New Paradigm and author of countless articles and chapters on this topic, will offer an inside look of what makes teletherapy viable and crucial in meeting the mental health needs of people at this time. As a pioneer in this field, Dr. Weinberg will consider the obstacles, challenges and benefits to using telehealth. In the back and forth with Host Suzanne Phillips, he will discuss - What makes a therapeutic alliance possible across a zoom call? Can a person feel known and understood if they are not sitting with the therapist? Is a therapy group possible through a zoom call? What are the most common obstacles for the patient, the group and the group therapist? Can they all be overcome? What should a patient look for in searching for an online therapist? Listen in -You will be informed and maybe relieved to know that given the challenges people are facing worldwide, sometimes help is only a call away. Dr. Haim Weinberg (PhD) is a licensed psychologist in Israel and California, a group analyst, and Certified Group Psychotherapist in private practice in Sacramento, California. He is the past President of the Israeli Association of Group Psychotherapy and of the Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society (NCGPS). Dr. Weinberg is the list-owner of the group psychotherapy professional online discussion forum. He served as the Director of International Programs at the Professional School of Psychology where he created and coordinated an online doctoral program in group psychotherapy. He co-edited a series of books about the social unconscious and wrote a book on Internet groups. His co-edited book “Theory and Practice of Online Therapy” was published just before the COVID-19 pandemic started. His new co-edited books are "Advances in Online Therapy: The Emergence of a New Paradigm" and “The Virtual Group Therapy Circle - Advances in Online Group Theory and Practice”. Dr. Weinberg published 10 books, 24 book chapters and 55 articles. His books were translated in China, Japan, Romania, South Korea, the Czech Republic, and Israel. Dr. Weinberg developed group therapy training groups in Asia, and is leading online training process groups for therapists around the world.
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From Bystander to Responder: Facing War, Disaster and Loss
10/31/2024
From Bystander to Responder: Facing War, Disaster and Loss
We witness world-wide devastation from War, Natural Disasters, Empidemics, Violence, Social and Racial Injustice. We are Victims, Bystanders and Responders often struggling to cope, wanting to help but not certain what to do or how to sustain.
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A First Responder Shares His Journey of Healing and Resiliency
10/03/2024
A First Responder Shares His Journey of Healing and Resiliency
While we hear the news and read the headlines of Fires, Accidents and Disaster, rarely do we understand the day to day, often hour to hour impact on those who serve as our First Responders.
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