Sleeping Soundly: How Getting Quality Sleep Can Enhance our Health (2017)
Sleep is the single biggest thing we can do to help our physical and mental health both in the short-term and long-term.
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Stutters, Stammers, and Vocal Blunders (2017)
If you’ve had to speak in public, you know the nerves that come with public speaking. We explore where vocal blunders come from and what they might mean.
Culture Crash: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and John Green’s “Turtles All The Way Down”
John Green's latest book, Turtles All The Way Down chronicles the life of a teen with OCD. The book offers a great story and pulls back the curtain on a misunderstood mental disorder.
Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease
As we get older, we all will suffer from some memory loss. The question becomes what memory loss is a normal byproduct of getting older and when is it a sign of a larger problem
Narcissism: The manipulative, selfish disorder
We talk about narcissism and tips for people who feel they’re drowning in the orbit of a true narcissist.
The Pursuit of Happiness (2017)
Two experts talk about how to overcome fears, withstand constant change, and feel more happiness in our everyday lives.
The “Voices in Our Heads” (2017)
We dive into the science behind self-talk and how the voices in our head can be used in a productive manner to help us accomplish our goals.
Finding Happiness
We explore the science behind happiness, how our brain achieves the elusive emotion, and how it all depends on who you are and where you are.
Pregnancy Behind Bars (2017)
Thousands of pregnant women pass through our prison system each year. What happens to these ladies when they need the most medical care? We talk with Carolyn Sufrin who describes her experience as an OBGYN for California prison inmates in her book Jailcare: Finding the safety net for women behind bars.
Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking (2017)
Our guests discuss the fear of public speaking and offer advice on how to create, prepare for and deliver a speech with confidence.
Getting Things Done: It’s all in the planning (2017)
Two experts provide simple strategies you can use to make more of the time you have to get things done.
Potter Therapy: How the Harry Potter series is being used to help treat PTSD and depression (2017)
Elements of the Harry Potter series such as dementors and patronuses can be viewed symbolically as representative of the struggle of good versus evil. Many readers connect emotionally to Harry’s loss, struggle, and battle to fight his own demons. Clinical therapist Dr. Janina Scarlet builds on this connection by using superheroes, witches and wizards to help …
Domestic Violence: How It Happens and How We Can Try to Stop It (2017)
Two psychologists familiar discuss what victims can do to remove themselves from the abuse and how being a witness to or a victim of abuse affects the the family dynamic.
The Virtues of Being an Introvert
In modern society, introverts have often been depicted as shy, easily overwhelmed, or as having poor communication skills. The notions, stereotypes, and cultural understandings of introverted individuals are discussed by Todd Kashdan, Professor of Psychology at George Mason University, and Sophia Dembling, author of The Introvert’s Way: Living a quiet life …
The Complications of Spelling English (2017)
The rules of the English language always seem to have an exception or ten. We explored how the language got so complicated.
Beating a Mental Health Crisis: One couple’s journey through the psych ward
One morning without warning, Giulia Lukach experienced a psychotic break. We talk to her husband Mark about the couple's journey.
Hospice Dogs: How our four-legged friends can help us until the very end
Jon Katz’s dogs do more than just play fetch: they help comfort Hospice patients in their final days
Culture Crash: HBO’s The Leftovers: Storytelling on grief
The Leftovers will air its final episode this week on HBO. Though its tough subject matter and study of grief can be overwhelming, it’s a show with a lot to admire and themes worth exploring
Culture Crash: Logic’s 1-800-273-8255
Rapper Logic’s song “1-800-273-8255” is a mental health anthem, designed to help suicidal listeners realize the value of their lives.
Culture Crash: Radio Dramas Get an Update in Gimlet Media’s “Homecoming”
Homecoming, a podcast from Gimlet Media, harkens back to an age when the family would gather around, not to watch TV, but to listen to radio dramas like The Shadow or the famous Orson Welles War of the Worlds broadcast.
The State of Education for Students with Autism (2017)
We discuss the current status of public schooling for autistic students and how the systems in place can be optimized to help students grow even more.
Life in the Shadow of the Columbine High School Shooting (2017)
Sue Klebold talks about her story and the mental health messages she wants every American to know.
Digital Independence (2017)
Our guest, Christina Cook, took a 31-day vacation from the Internet and learned how online life needs to be balanced with face-to-face communications and relaxation.
Dealing With Holiday Stress
Two stress specialists provide tips and tricks to help you calm down a bit during this hectic time of year and also prevent undue stress at other times.
