Ep. 39: Dr. Ross Greene — A Better Way to Help Kids Solve Problems
My guest this week is psychologist and author Dr. Ross Greene. Ross encourages parents to let go of unhelpful efforts to help kids who aren’t meeting our expectations, such as…
Ep. 38: Jon Hershfield — How to Find Relief from Unwanted Violent Thoughts in Harm OCD
My guest this week is therapist and OCD specialist Jon Hershfield. Jon is doing an incredible amount of work to improve the lives of those who struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder…
Ep. 37: Oren Jay Sofer — How to Improve Your Relationships with Better Communication
Do you ever feel like you and someone else—a romantic partner, family member, friend, co-worker, or someone else—just aren’t hearing each other? Our relationships will never be better than the…
Ep. 36: Charlie Gillihan — How to Survive the Challenges of Medical Training
My guest this week is Charlie Gillihan, my youngest brother. At the time of this recording, Charlie was a few weeks away from graduating from medical school. I was interested…
Ep. 35: Prof. Mary Jo Salter — The Powerful Effects of Poetry on the Human Spirit
My guest this week is highly acclaimed poet Mary Jo Salter, whom Dan Chiasson described as “one of America’s most accomplished formalists” in the New York Review of Books. I first…
Ep. 34: Jonni Pollard — How to Experience Life as a Sacred Expression of Love
My guest this week focuses on the big questions of our existence: Who are we? Why are we here? And how can we experience fulfillment? Jonni Pollard describes his inspiring…
Ep. 33: Dr. James Kelley — Adversity as a Pathway to Personal Growth
In this week’s episode, I discussed with Dr. James Kelley the sometimes surprising effects of adversity—what James calls the “crucible’s gift.” Life’s challenges may offer the opportunity to grow in strength…
Ep. 32: Dr. Mark Powers — The Best Tested Ways to Treat Anxiety and Trauma
Countless individuals experience debilitating anxiety or major trauma that can lead to conditions like posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Mark Powers, who specializes in…
