Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota

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141 - Being Brave with Carol Schulte

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:00:12 +0000

Carol is the creator of ‘Spark your G.E.N.I.U.S.’ and the initiative ‘Women Living BIG’, and is committed to helping women get out their comfort zones so they can excel in their career, start and grow their own businesses, and achieve their potential by taking real action.

She has lived, worked and/or volunteered in Thailand, India, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the US, the UK, visited 30 countries and counting, and brings a unique and global perspective to all she does. Passionate about many things, Carol is also a volunteer bereavement facilitator and camp counsellor, marathon runner, and yoga instructor.

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140 — The Movie 'Living' and Its Life-Affirming Message with Christy Lemire

Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:10 +0000

Christy Lemire is a longtime film critic who was the film critic for The Associated Press for nearly 15 years and co-hosted the public television series "Ebert Presents At the Movies" opposite Ignatiy Vishnevetsky, with Roger Ebert serving as managing editor.

Christy co-hosts the film review podcast and YouTube show "Breakfast All Day." She also appears regularly on the Southern California radio shows KPCC FilmWeek and KCRW Press Play. A third-generation Los Angeles native, Christy is a member of the LA Film Critics Association.

You can find her on Twitter.

139 — How Mental Health in Our Youth is Supported by Independent Play in Childhood with Peter Gray

Thu, 11 May 2023 04:00:12 +0000

Peter Gray Ph.D. is a research professor at Boston College. He is also is author of Free to Learn (Basic Books) and Psychology (Worth Publishers, a college textbook now in its 8th edition). He has conducted and published research in neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. His current research and writing focus primarily on children's natural ways of learning and the life-long value of play. He a founding member of the nonprofit Alliance for Self-Directed Education and a founding board member of the nonprofit Let Grow.

You can find Professor Peter Gray online...

138 — 'The Quiet Girl' Shows How Love Can Transform a Child with Sean Kelly

Thu, 04 May 2023 04:00:10 +0000

Sean Patrick Kelly is a film blogger and freelance writer based out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He graduated with a B.A. in Cinema and Media Studies in 2010. He later expanded his film production knowledge by receiving a continuing education certificate from Ryerson University in 2013.

In addition to his writing for his own site, Sean Kelly has contributed as a freelance film writer to the following outlets: MONDOmagazine, TheSubstream, Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost, The LAMB, Screen Anarchy, Rue Morgue Magazine, and Screen Rant.

You can find Sean Kelly online...

137 — 'A Thousand and One': Creating A Family Under The Most Difficult of Circumstances with Linda Cook

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:19 +0000

Linda Cook is a digital multimedia journalist/film critic, who worked 35 years at a newspaper before joining the Local 4 team in August 2020.

She is a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, rottentomatoes.com, Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and the American Jail Association.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in English and elementary education from Monmouth College, Monmouth, Ill., and a master of criminal justice degree from St. Ambrose University, Davenport. She taught criminal justice, English, and other classes at St. Ambrose, Kaplan University, Hamilton Tech, and Brown Mackie for many years.

136 — Everything Everywhere All at Once', an Exploration of Perfectionism, Depression, and Nihilistic Rage with Christy Lemire

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:00:11 +0000

You can find her on Twitter @christylemire.

135 — Eating for Health and Joy with Dr. William Li

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:00:13 +0000

Dr. William Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, and New York Times bestselling author, best known for his role as President and Medical Director of the Angiogenesis Foundation. His work has led to more than 40 FDA-approved therapeutics and devices for cancer, cardiovascular disease, wound healing, and vision loss. Dr. Li examines “food as medicine” through molecular nutrition, which applies biology and biotechnology to understand not only the components of food but how the body responds to what it is fed.

You can find Dr. William Li online...

134 — A Compassionate Approach to Community Mental Health Care with Vicky Stergiopoulos

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:00:26 +0000

Vicky Stergiopoulos is a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. Before joining CAMH, she served as the Psychiatrist-in-Chief at St. Michael’s Hospital, leading the development of several innovative health solutions for people experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges.

She has a keen interest in mental health policy, community development, and the redesign of our mental health care system for system improvement. She champions equitable access to high-quality health care for people experiencing social disadvantage, and the inclusion of service users in both service delivery and research.

133 — Doing Business with Integrity, Authenticity, and Courage with Leanne Nicolle

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:11 +0000

Leanne Nicolle is a social innovator, changemaker, and advocate for girls and women. She has dedicated her career to driving societal change to improve women’s well-being in athletics, education, and the workplace.

Leanne launched the Olympic movement programs with sports organizations and strategic partners, enabling talented athletes to excel in their sport, most recently as the president and executive director of the Canadian Olympic Foundation.

As a board member of the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport, Nicolle has advocated for advancing women and girls through the power of sport.

She is also the founder of Ubuntu Marketing, a collective that puts organizations in touch with humanity.

132 — How the Movie 'Turning Red' Explores Women's Emotions and Power with Jason Anderson

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:00:13 +0000

Jason Anderson is a film programmer, journalist and lecturer in Toronto. He programs for the Toronto International Film Festival, Aspen Shortsfest and the Kingston Canadian Film Festival. A former film critic for Toronto's Eye Weekly and The Grid, he writes regularly for such publications as Broadview, Sight & Sound, Uncut and Cinema Scope.

131 — Dr. Xavier Amador: Healing Serious Mental Illness Through Listening, Empathy and Humility

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:00:14 +0000

Dr. Xavier Amador is an internationally renowned clinical psychologist, author, and leader in his field. His books, published clinical research, worldwide speaking tours and extensive work in schizophrenia, bipolar and other disorders have been translated into 30 languages. He is also the CEO of the Henry Amador Center on Anosognosia and a family caregiver of two close relatives with serious mental illness. Dr. Amador is a Visiting Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York, and over the course of two decades he was Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology at Columbia University and Director of Psychology at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. His expertise has been called upon by government, industry and the broadcast and print media where he has appeared as a frequent expert for CNN, ABC News, NBC News, NBC Today Show Fox News Channel, CBS 60 Minutes, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Cosmo, Wall Street Journal and many other national and international news outlets. He is the Founder of the LEAP Institute. (see: www.LEAPinstitute.org for information about LEAP, his books, appearances and recent media/press).

You can find Dr. Xavier Amador online...

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Originally published 1/26/23

130 — Jason Anderson: 'The Fabelmans' and What It Means To Be An Artist

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:00:10 +0000

Originally published 1/9/23

129 — David Sax: The Future is Analog

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 14:00:13 +0000

David Sax is a writer, reporter, and speaker who specializes in business and culture. His book The Revenge of Analog was a #1 Washington Post bestseller, was selected as one of Michiko Kakutani’s Top Ten books of 2016 for the New York Times, and has been translated into six languages. He is also the author of three other books: Save the Deli, which won a James Beard award, The Soul of an Entrepreneur, and The Tastemakers. He lives in Toronto.

You can find David Sax online...

Originally published 15/12/22

128 — Mary-Frances O'Connor: Your Brain on Grief

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:00:09 +0000

Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD, is author of The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. She is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Grief, Loss and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab, which investigates the effects of grief on the brain and the body. O’Connor earned a doctorate from the University of Arizona in 2004 and completed a fellowship at UCLA. Following a faculty appointment at UCLA Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology, she returned to the University of Arizona in 2012. Her work has been published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, Biological Psychiatry, and Psychological Science, and featured in Newsweek, the New York Times, and The Washington Post. Having grown up in Montana, she now lives in Tucson, Arizona. For more information go to https://www.maryfrancesoconnor.com/

You can find Mary-Frances online...

Originally published 15/12/22

127 — Juan Ayala: 'Sort Of' and its Authentic Representations of Mental Health

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:00:10 +0000

Juan Ayala is an actor, journalist, podcast producer, and host, born and raised in Connecticut. After discovering an early love of performing, he earned his degree in Theater Arts from Housatonic Community College and later studied at the renowned Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City. As an actor he has appeared in network television shows including NBC’s Blindspot and ABC’s For Life, as well as commercials for major brands like Sprint and Blink Fitness.

In 2020, Juan launched his first podcast Actors With Issues, which features conversations with actors from across film, TV and Broadway, sharing their stories and breaking down the issues and obstacles that they’ve faced as actors.

Juan also hosts the podcast Multicultural TV Talk for MediaVillage.com, where he has worked as an entertainment journalist since 2017, focusing conversations on diversity, inclusion, and representation in entertainment.

You can find Juan online...

Podcast Instagram

126 — How Hate Hurts the Hater

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:00:14 +0000

In this episode of the Ruthless Compassion Podcast, Dr. Marcia Sirota talks to us about hatred, and why hate only gives us more hate.

We might hate because we fear the unknown and something bad happening to us. An easy way to let go of hate is to understand where it's coming from and no longer be afraid of the unknown. Connection and community are the #1 predictor of wellness, and we can't be well if we continue to hate.

125 — Dr. Adam C. Bandelli: Relational Intelligence

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:00:14 +0000

Founder & Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates, Dr. Adam C. Bandelli is an organizational psychologist and seasoned leadership advisor with over twenty years of corporate consulting experience. Adam's calling and purpose in life is to help the leaders identify, embrace, and unleash their true authentic selves. In his latest book Relational Intelligence, he details the five essential skills he has found to create life-changing relationships. Adam received his Ph.D. and master’s degree from the University of South Florida in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Now, he runs Bandelli & Associates where he and his consultants leverage psychological insights to help their clients unleash their true leadership potential. Prior to founding his current agency, Adam was a Partner with Korn Ferry, where he coached C-suite executives. He has been featured in Chief Executive Magazine, SUCCESS, Fast Company, HR.com and more. He hopes that through his work and book, he can help eradicate the stigma that people with mental health disorders are damaged or broken and change the stereotypes that are associated with people who have bipolar disorder.

You can find Dr. Adam online...

Originally posted on 11/17/22

124 — Megan Bruneau: Shame, Perfectionism, and Self-Compassion

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:00:07 +0000

Megan Bruneau, M.A. Psych is a therapist, executive coach, the bestselling author of How To Be Alone (And Together): 72 Lessons On Being At Peace With Yourself, and the host of The Failure Factor: Stories Of Career Perseverance. She helps entrepreneurs and high-achievers gain the knowledge and tools necessary to pursue their dreams – and to keep their sh*t together in the process.

You can find Megan online...

123 — Mimi Winsberg: Talking in Thumbs - What People's Texting Style Reveals About Them And How to Make it Work For You

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:00:11 +0000

Mimi Winsberg is a Stanford-trained psychiatrist with twenty-five years of clinical experience. She is a cofounder of the telehealth startup Brightside and has been the on-site psychiatrist at the Facebook Wellness Center. Winsberg appears regularly on Good Morning America, and her work has been featured in GQ, Glamour, Fast Company, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Business Insider. She has a B.A. in Neuroscience from Harvard College. Speaking in Thumbs is her first book.

You can find Mimi online...

122 — Dr. Heidi Brocke: Escaping Toxic Relationships

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 13:00:12 +0000

As a Toxic Relationship Awareness & Healing Specialist, Dr. Heidi Brocke has turned her past into her passion as she provides hope, healing, and freedom to those whose lives have been affected by toxic relationships, emotional abuse, and narcissistic behaviors. After 24 years of service in healthcare she has now moved on and uses her life experience and her education to be the person she needed when she herself was trapped in the darkness of an unhealthy relationship. Through education, she presents the understanding needed to empower others to walk through fear and into their freedom. She has been featured in both Forbes and Time Magazines for the dedication given to her clients and for her work in the toxic relationship area. Her podcast reaches clients and followers world wide and her programs are proven to help others regain their lives as her plans to continue her mission to educate as many as she can on the devastating effects of emotional abuse continues to grow.

You can find Dr. Heidi Brocke online...

Podcast

Originally published 10/06/22

121 — Dr. Jaime Zuckerman: Love-Bombing, Trauma-Bonding, Toxic Positivity and Narcissistic Trauma

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:00:14 +0000

Dr. Jaime Zuckerman is a Pennsylvania-based licensed clinical psychologist in private practice and mental health influencer. She specializes in the treatment of adults with mood disorders, anxiety, relationship stress and psychological symptoms associated with medical illness. She is a frequent speaker on various mental health topics and media contributor to several online publications, TV, radio and podcasts. Dr. Zuckerman also has a weekly podcast, It’s Me, Dr. Z with JB, that focuses on the impact of anxiety and depression in everyday life. She recently released his first book, a mental health workbook titled, “Find Your Calm: A Workbook to Manage Anxiety.”

You can find Dr. Zuckerman online...

Originally published 09/22/22

120 — Marie-Elizabeth Mali: Taking Your Relationships to the Next Level with The Relationship Alchemist

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 13:00:13 +0000

As a Relationship Transformation Expert, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women and couples how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their relationships. Drawing on her Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of client work, she teaches people how to be real in their relationships and life instead of twisting themselves to fit in.

You can find Marie-Elizabeth Mali online...

Originally published 09/08/22

119 — Jennifer Rosado: Using Life's Challenges as Opportunities for Growth

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:00:10 +0000

Jennifer Rosado is the author of “My Alternate Universe: Anxiety, Autism, and Adventure in a Parallel Reality,” a memoir about her experiences raising a son with severe autism while struggling with her own anxiety disorder. In it, she shares her emotional journey, including the sense of isolation, loss of identity, and yearning for ‘normal,’ as well as the acceptance, adaptation, and wisdom gained from living a life completely unlike the life she had expected. "My Alternate Universe: Anxiety, Autism, and Adventure in a Parallel Reality" was released in April 2022 and is available for purchase now. For more information and to follow her blog, visit jennifer-rosado.com.

You can find Jennifer Rosado online...

Originally published 08/25/22

118 — Shanenn Bryant: Moving Beyond being a "Jealousy Junkie"

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:00:15 +0000

Shanenn is an ACA (adult child of an alcoholic) survivor and understands the behavior challenges that come with growing up in that environment. After many years of working to overcome jealousy in her own relationships, she is now one of the few who specialize in jealousy (a topic often ignored but many suffer from) and is the host of Jealousy Junkie podcast.

You can find Shanenn Bryant online...

Originally published 08/11/22

117 – Dr. Sherrie Campbell: Having the Courage to Separate from Toxic Family Members

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:00:11 +0000

SHERRIE CAMPBELL, PHD, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in helping healthy people cut ties with the toxic people in their lives. She is a nationally recognized expert on family estrangement, a best selling author, inspirational speaker, host of the Sherapy Sessions: Cutting Toxic Family Ties podcast, a well-known social media influencer and a regularly featured media expert.

You can find Dr. Sherrie online...

Originally published 07/28/22

116 – Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang: Mindfulness for People on Both Sides of The Medical Field

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:00:15 +0000

Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang is a mother, cancer survivor, mindfulness teacher, and integrative pulmonologist. She is a leader and international speaker on wellness, mindfulness, anti-racism, integrative and pulmonary medicine who has taught courses, led retreats, and designed wellness curricula for a decade. She has been recognized as a San Diego Top Doctor 2017, 2019, and 2021, received the San Diego American Lung Association Lung Health Provider of the Year Award in 2019, and was recognized by Mindful magazine as one of the 10 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement in 2021. She co-hosts the Mindful Healers Podcast and founded the Mindful Healthcare Collective, providing free wellness sessions to reduce suffering amongst healthcare professionals.

You can find Dr. Liang online...

Originally published 07/14/22

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115 – Dr. Paula Durlofsky: Safer Social Media Practices For Gen Z

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:00:12 +0000

Paula Durlofsky, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. As a practicing therapist for over 18 years and the recent winner of Best Therapist in 2017’s Best of the Main Line awards, Durlofsky helps individuals, couples, and families to reach their full potential for leading lives with passion and purpose. Durlofsky is a member of the American Psychological Association’s Device Management and Digital Intelligence committee whose goal is to support healthy relationships with technology through intelligent engagement and modeling positive digital citizenship. She is also affiliated with Bryn Mawr Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center and The Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Over the course of her career, she has taught as an adjunct professor and as an instructor to medical residents specializing in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. She has even been immortalized as the inspiration for the character Dr. Paula Agard on the popular USA Network show, Suits. Her expert opinions based on over two decades of clinical experience and training have been featured in Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, APA’s Monitor on Psychology, Oprah Magazine, Parade Magazine, Cheddar, Psychology Today, Exceptional Parenting Magazine, Main Line Health, Psych Central, and Main Line Today, as well as at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women and on ABC 10-KXTV.

You can find her online,,,

Originally published 06/30/22

114 – Monologue: Dealing with Disillusionment in Your Relationship from the Depp vs. Heard Trial

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:00:10 +0000

Host Dr. Marcia Sirota talks about the different stages of perfect love to disillusionment and rupture inspired by Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's relationship. These stages may first seem like true love but in reality, it's just a recipe for disaster. She takes Johnny Depp and Amber Heard as an example of a relationship that began as infatuation and ended with rupture and disillusionment.

113 – Monologue: How to Disconnect from Work

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:00:10 +0000

Host Dr. Marcia Sirota talks about disconnecting from the workplace amid the recent "Right to Disconnect" law implemented in Ontario which enables some employers to outline how employees can disconnect from work after hours. A lot of people are experiencing burnout and it is important to notice the signs and be proactive about knowing when to take a break.

To learn about my free online event visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/recognizing-signs-of-burnout-and-how-to-disconnect-from-work-tickets-365760348047?

112 - Dr. Melanie Badali: Offering Evidence-Based Support for People With Anxiety

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:00:12 +0000

Dr. Melanie Badali is an award-winning clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, researcher, and educator. At the North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic, she helps people optimize their personal and professional potential using science-based strategies. A committed mental health advocate, she believes everyone should have access to mental health information and services. After serving on the Board of Directors for Anxiety Canada for 8 years, she is now on the Scientific Advisory Committee. She enjoys sharing what she knows about psychology through writing, public speaking, and media communication.

You can find Dr. Badali online...

111 – Niro Feliciano: Finding Contentment in Your Everyday Life

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:00:06 +0000

Niro Feliciano is a psychotherapist, author, podcast host of “All Things Life”, and expert on anxiety, brain science, and spirituality. She is often interviewed on relationships, parenting, mental health, and faith, having appeared in national media outlets including Parents Magazine, Today, Today Parents, and NBC News. Her blog “The Good Enough Life” can be found on Psychology Today online. Feliciano has been in private practice for sixteen years, treating both adults and adolescents. Feliciano graduated from Columbia University with a masters degree in social work, completing her internship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. Her first book “This Book Won’t Make You Happy- 8 Keys to Finding True Contentment” was released on April 5, 2022. A first-generation Sri Lankan American, Niro and her husband Ed have four children and live in Fairfield County, Connecticut. For more from Niro follow on Instagram @niro_feliciano, FB: Niro Feliciano, The Good Enough Life and at nirofeliciano.com

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Psychology Today blog

Originally published 06/02/22

110 - Charise Jewell: Helping People Learn to Thrive with Mental Illness

Thu, 19 May 2022 13:00:13 +0000

A voracious reader and aspiring writer since childhood, Charise Jewell was born in Germiston, South Africa and immigrated to Canada when she was seven years old. She holds an Honours B.Eng. in mechanical engineering from McGill University and worked as a robotics engineer for fifteen years before becoming a writer. She proudly lives with bipolar disorder and educates for the fair and dignified treatment of the mentally ill. Charise lives in Toronto with her husband and three children.

You can find Charise Jewelle online...

Originally published 5/19/22

109 - Dr. Kevin Alderson: Discussing Addiction From the Point of View of Both Recovering Addict and Counselor

Thu, 05 May 2022 13:00:08 +0000

Dr. Kevin Alderson, PhD, is a professor emeritus of counselling psychology from the University of Calgary. Dr. Alderson is the solo author of the 720-page textbook called Addictions Counseling Today: Substances and Addictive Behaviors (2020, Sage Publications). His most recent books include Choosing the Right Counselor for You (2019) and The Concise Guide to Opioid Addiction for Counselors (2021), both co-authored with Samuel T. Gladding and published by the American Counseling Association.Dr. Alderson holds the highest level of membership within the International Society of Substance Use Professionals, and he is also a professional member of the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). Dr. Alderson sits on the editorial board of both the Journal of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse & Substance Dependence and the Austin Journal of Drug Abuse and Addiction. He holds membership in the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and the American Counseling Association. Between 2008 and 2020, Dr. Alderson was the editor-in-chief of the Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is the founder of both the first doctoral credential in the counseling and psychotherapy field in Canada and of its first doctoral program with Yorkville University. He completed an MSc in clinical, school, and community psychology from the University of Calgary and a Ph.D. in counselling psychology at the University of Alberta. Dr. Alderson is married and is the father of two adult children. Outside of counselling, he enjoys long walks, music, and time with friends and family.

You can find Dr. Kevin Alderson online...

Originally published 5/5/22

108 - Laura Carney: Surprising Life Lessons Gained by Fulfilling Her Father's Bucket List

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:00:13 +0000

Laura Carney is a writer and magazine copy editor in New York. She's been published by the Washington Post, the Associated Press, The Hill, Runner's World, Good Housekeeping, The Fix, Upworthy, and other places, and her book My Father’s List: How Living My Dad’s Dreams Set Me Free is being published by Post Hill Press in May 2023. She’s @myfatherslist on Instagram and Twitter, and her websites are myfatherslist.com and bylauracarney.com. She is represented by Davey Literary and Media.

You can find Laura online...

Originally published 21/04/22

107 - Dr. Kim Perkins: Changing the Model of Leadership From "Command and Control" to Support and Empowerment

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:00:11 +0000

A former journalist and pro athlete, Dr. Kim Perkins works on innovation, culture, and communication with leaders at cutting-edge science, tech, and media companies. She holds a Ph.D. in positive organizational psychology and her first book, Winner Take None, explores the role competition plays in our lives.

You can find Dr. Kim Perkins online...

Originally published 4/7/22

106 - Jennifer Moss: The Burnout Epidemic and How to Fix It

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:00:14 +0000

Jennifer Moss is an award-winning journalist, author, public speaker, and expert in workplace well-being. She is a nationally syndicated radio columnist and writes for Harvard Business Review. Her newest book, The Burnout Epidemic, is now available wherever you buy books.

You can find her online...

Originally published 03/24/22

105 - Kathryn Greenberg: Bringing Hope And Healing to Survivors of Trauma

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:00:12 +0000

Kathryn Greenberg is a Certified Life Coach specializing in mindfulness, trauma, and addiction. She shares her journey of healing as a way to show those who may be struggling that their life is worth living. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Greenberg moved to Sarasota, Florida in 2013, and wonders why she waited so long. Kathryn’s unique approach is informed and inspired by the time she spends working with people in very difficult circumstances – jails and courts, homeless shelters, residential treatment centers, and human service agencies. Kathryn discovered that within those individuals, living in terrific pain and struggle, lies a store of inner strength, which when mindfully accessed, can liberate them from the darkest of places. In addition to managing her practice and continuing her work as a tireless ‘hope evangelist,’ Kathryn serves on the boards of the Salvation Army of Sarasota County, Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center, and Purpose House Transitional Homes. She attended Boston University and Marymount University, and holds a degree in Developmental Psychology. She is also a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. She loves dogs, dessert, and anything crafty. Her gratitude for each day is off the charts.

You can find Kathryn online...

Originally published 03/10/22

104 - (Part 2) Abby Medcalf: Simple Tips For Creating Superior Relationships, Both Personally and Professionally

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:00:10 +0000

Abby Medcalf is a Relationship Maven, psychologist, author, podcast host and Tedx speaker who has helped thousands of people think differently so they can create connection, ease and joy in their relationships (especially the one with yourself)! With her unique background in both business and counseling, she brings a fresh, effective perspective to life’s struggles using humor and her direct, no-nonsense style. With over 30 years of experience, Abby is a recognized authority and sought-after speaker at organizations such as Google, Apple, AT&T, Kaiser, PG&E, American Airlines and Chevron. She’s been a featured expert on CBS and ABC news, and has been a contributor to Huff Post, Women’s Health, and Bustle. She’s the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Be Happily Married, Even if Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing,” and the host of the top-rated “Relationships Made Easy” Podcast. Her new book and program, Negative Thinking Sucks, and Not in a Good Way will be out soon!

You can find Abby Medcalf online...

YouTube: Abby Medcalf Thriving

Twitter: @AbbyThriving

Instagram: @abbymedcalfthriving

Facebook: Abby Medcalf

LinkedIn: Abby Medcalf Thriving

Originally published on 02/10/22

104 - (Part 1) Abby Medcalf: Simple Tips For Creating Superior Relationships, Both Personally and Professionally

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:00:06 +0000

Stay tuned for Part 2!

You can find Abby Medcalf online...

YouTube: Abby Medcalf Thriving

Twitter: @AbbyThriving

Instagram: @abbymedcalfthriving

Facebook: Abby Medcalf

LinkedIn: Abby Medcalf Thriving

Originally published on 02/17/22

103 - Monologue: Making a Better World with Love and Kindness

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:00:14 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Marcia Sirota talks about how love is the solution to a thriving community.

102 - (Part 2) Dr. Jennifer Fraser : The Devastating Effects of Child Abuse and Finding Hope for Healing Through Neuroscience

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:00:07 +0000

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of child abuse, suicide, and mentions of self-harm which may be disturbing for some listeners.

Dr. Jen Fraser has a PhD in Comparative Literature which trained her to take diverse discourses and put them into dialogue. Her books draw on literature, psychology, law and anthropology as she analyzes culture and society. Her sixth book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health turns to neuroscience in order to rethink how abuse shapes our world and learn new ways to recover from it grounded in science (forthcoming with Prometheus Books March 8, 2022).

You can find Dr. Jennifer Fraser online...

The Bullied Brain

Twitter: @teachingbullies

Originally published 02/03/22

102 - (Part 1) Dr. Jennifer Fraser: The Devastating Effects of Child Abuse and Finding Hope for Healing Through Neuroscience

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:00:10 +0000

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of child abuse and suicide which may be disturbing for some listeners.

Stay tuned for Part 2!

You can find Dr. Jennifer Fraser online...

The Bullied Brain

Twitter : @teachingbullies

Originally published 01/27/22

101 - Shannon Moroney: Talking About the New F-Word: Forgiveness

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:00:09 +0000

Shannon Moroney is the author of two bestselling memoirs: Through the Glass and Out of the Shadows. She is an internationally recognized advocate of restorative justice and travels extensively--in person and virtually--to lead transformative forgiveness workshops and retreats for people and communities overcoming trauma, and to keynote justice and mental health conferences. She is a registered social worker and trauma therapist specializing in treating survivors of sexual assault and trafficking, and the family members of people who offend. Shannon is the clinical director of Shannon Moroney and Associates, "supporting your journey to post-traumatic growth", and creator of the Heal for Real Foundation. She lives in Toronto with her twin daughters.

You can find Shannon online...

Website: www.shannonmoroney.com

Instagram: @shannonmoroneyauthor

Originally published 01/13/22

100 - Monologue: Your 2022 Mental Health Goals: Becoming a Kindness Warrior

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:37:08 +0000

Dr. Marcia Sirota celebrates her 100th episode of the Ruthless Compassion Podcast by sharing her New Year's resolution for 2022: becoming a kindness warrior.

Being a kindness warrior enables you to be authentic, loving, and intimate without the potential drama, codependency, frustration, and resentment that can come from people-pleasing and being too nice.

She shares tips and words of inspiration about how to become a kindness warrior, and encourages listeners to follow her on her journey.

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99 - Dr. Jelena Kecmanovic: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Heal Grief and Loss

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:11:44 +0000

Dr. Jelena Kecmanovic ("Dr K.") is a clinical psychologist, the founding director of the Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute (ABTI), and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. She is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert with over 25 years of experience as a therapist, teacher, mentor, researcher, author, and presenter. Dr K. is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post, and her work also has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Business Insider, and Salon, among others. She also writes a Psychology Today blog “From science to practice,” and has been quoted and interviewed widely, from the New York Times to NPR.

You can find Dr. Jelena Kecmanovic online...

Twitter: @DrKPsychologist

LinkedIn: Jelena Kecmanovic - Dr K.

Originally published 01/06/22

98 - Christina Crook: Living Joyfully Through Taking On "Good Burdens"

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:00:08 +0000

Christina Crook is a pioneer and leading voice of digital well-being. As the author of award winning The Joy Of Missing Out: FInding Balance in a Wired World and the leader of global (#)JOMO movement, she regularly shares her insights in major media outlets and interviews other mindful tech leaders as the host of the JOMO podcast. Her commentary on technology and daily life have appeared in The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, BBC.com, Harper’s Bazaar, NPR, Times of India and Glamour. She lives with her family in Toronto, Canada.

You can find Christina online...

Website: www.christinacrook.com

Twitter: @cmcrook

Originally published 12/23/21

97 - Lydia Denworth: The Profound Effects of Friendship on Our Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:00:12 +0000

Lydia Denworth is an award-winning science journalist and a sought-after speaker. She is a contributing editor at Scientific American and the author of Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond, which was named one of the best leadership books of 2020 by Adam Grant and called "the best of science writing" by Booklist. She has written two other books of popular science: I Can Hear You Whisper and Toxic Truth. Her work has also appeared in The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Time and many other publications. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her family.

You can find Lydia online...

Twitter: @LydiaDenworth

Website: https://lydiadenworth.com/

Originally published 12/09/21

96 - (Part 2) Dr. Gabor Maté: Unacknowledged Trauma is Hurting Us But We Can Heal Our Wounds and Our Lives

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:01:27 +0000

This is Part 2 of this podcast episode. Listen to Part 1 here.

Dr. Gabor Maté is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of four books published in twenty-five languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing, he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver.

You can find Dr. Gabor Maté online...

Website: www.drgabormate.com

Twitter: @drgabormate

Originally Published 11/25/21

96 - (Part 1) Dr. Gabor Maté: Unacknowledged Trauma is Hurting Us But We Can Heal Our Wounds and Our Lives

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:00:21 +0000

Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode.

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Website: www.drgabormate.com

Twitter: @drgabormate

Originally Published 11/18/21

95 - Dr. Robert Barrett: How to Thrive in the Face of Stress When Our Hardwiring Can't Keep up with the Changes in Our Society

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:00:10 +0000

Dr. Robert Barrett has spent much of his life studying behaviour, group dynamics, and organizational culture and is the author of the bestselling book Hardwired: How Our Instincts to Be Healthy Are Making Us Sick. His primary focus is on why we do the things we do and the underlying forces that shape our lives. This intriguing theme has taken Robert to some of the world’s most fascinating research and work environments. Dr. Barrett has traveled to rural Nigeria to interview recruiters and leaders of death squads on how they indoctrinate fighters, he helped build Canada’s first ever Patient Safety Officer program for Canadian hospitals, lectured on intercultural negotiation to NATO officers deploying to Afghanistan, and was lead researcher on a unique program designed to investigate ways to mitigate astronaut crew conflict in space for future Mars missions. Robert’s work on motivation and team dynamics is also supported by 13 years as an elite athlete. Robert has written for the Huffington Post and has appeared more than 50 times on national television and radio. He is the recipient of 13 major academic awards and is a human factors expert with over 17,000 hours of flying experience. His most recent work – and the theme of his book Hardwired – is to understand the growing disharmony between our slow evolutionary adaptation and our rapidly changing world, and why this underlying friction is now one of the most critical determinants of our behaviour and health.

You can find Dr. Robert Barrett online...

Twitter: @drrobertbarrett

Originally Published 11/11/21

94 - Nya Abernathy: The Transformative Power of Treating Ourselves and Others with Dignity

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:00:08 +0000

Nya Abernathy, founder of The Dignity Effect, is a public educator, curriculum designer, and peacemaker focused on social-emotional learning and living for adults. Her aim is to help people reconnect with themselves and others with grace, accountability, and hope.

You can find Nya online...

Instagram: @thedignityeffect

Originally Published 10/28/21

93 - Julie Lythcott-Haims: How To Be an Adult with Humanity and Ruthless Compassion

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:00:07 +0000

Julie Lythcott-Haims believes in humans and is deeply interested in what gets in our way. Her work encompasses writing, speaking, mentoring, and activism. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the anti-helicopter parenting manifesto How to Raise an Adult which gave rise to a popular TED Talk. Her second book is the critically-acclaimed and award-winning prose poetry memoir Real American, which illustrates her experience as a Black and biracial person in white spaces. A third book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, has been called a “groundbreakingly frank” guide to adulthood. Julie is a former corporate lawyer and Stanford dean, and she holds a BA from Stanford, a JD from Harvard, and an MFA in Writing from California College of the Arts. She currently serves on the boards of Common Sense Media and the Black Women’s Health Imperative, and on the advisory board of LeanIn.Org and Parents magazine. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her partner of over thirty years, their itinerant young adults, and her mother.

You can find Julie online...

Twitter: @jlythcotthaims

Instagram: @jlythcotthaims

Facebook: Julie Lythcott-Haims

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Originally Published 10/14/21

92 - Dr. Michael Ungar: How to Develop Greater Resilience in These Very Uncertain Times

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:00:09 +0000

Michael Ungar, Ph.D., is a Family Therapist and Professor of Social Work at Dalhousie University where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience. His ground-breaking work is recognized around the world for its emphasis on how to use the theory of resilience to increase both individual and community agility during crises, with numerous communities, organizations and businesses adopting his concept of resilience as a negotiated process that enhances people's wellbeing when facing adversity. Dr. Ungar has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on the subject of resilience and is the author of 17 books for mental health professionals, researchers and caregivers. These include Change Your World: The Science of Resilience and the True Path to Success, a book for adults experiencing stress at work and at home, and Multisystemic Resilience: Adaptation and Transformation in Contexts of Change, an open access edited volume with contributors from a dozen diverse disciplines ranging from epigenetics and psychology to architecture and computing science. His blog, Nurturing Resilience, can be read on Psychology Today's website.

You can find Dr. Ungar online...

Website: www.michaelungar.com

Twitter: @MichaelUngarPhD

Originally Published 09/30/21

91 - Raymond Van Gobel: The Best Ways to Support People with Major Mental Health Conditions

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:05:05 +0000

Raymond Van Gobel is Mr Rayz, a kids entertainer and educator with heart on a mission to help kids find their courage and be brave! He also has managed bipolar affective disorder for over 22 years and has learned mental health strategies and ways to courageously battle mental illness with its challenges. He was recently on the board of OBAD.ca ( The organization for bipolar affective disorder) where he is on the team of peer group support specialists, the leading mental health peer group in Alberta. Ray make his home in Calgary and is a divorced single father to three fast growing kids in middle school and high school.

You can find Raymond online...

`Instagram: @mrrayz

Originally Published 09/16/21

90 - Robert Hawke: Thriving After Cancer

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:00:06 +0000

Robert Hawke is a comedian, author and speaker. Rob honed his storytelling and comedic skills with The Second City Comedy Troupe. He has shared in a Canadian Comedy Award and Gemini Award Nomination for Best Writing in a Comedy Series. Robert creates riveting virtual keynote presentations that give audiences immediately usable tips and tools to build resilience in these ridiculous times. Rob wrote the books Kicking Cancer's Ass: A Lighthearted Guide To The Fight Of Your Life and Doing Happiness: Uncovering The Hidden Benefits Of Feeling Good. He lives in Peterborough with his terrific wife and ridiculously small dog.

You can find Robert online...

Twitter: @RobertHawke

Originally Published 09/02/21

89 - Carlita Victoria: Making Mental Health Care More Equitable for the BIPOC Community

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:02:18 +0000

Carlita Victoria is a Raleigh, North Carolina native, she attended The University of NC at Greensboro (BFA Dance Performance & Choreography, K-12 Dance Education). A committed mental health advocate, Carlita founded Darkness RISING Nonprofit for Black mental health to create a safe space and mental health resources for the Black community. National Tour: Chuck Davis & The African American Dance Ensemble, MADAGASCAR LIVE: CHINA, Industrial: Glee Project Promo featuring Darren Criss. (Lead Singer) Regional: THE COLOR PURPLE (Nettie), DREAMGIRLS (Lorrell Robinson), HAIRSPRAY (Little Inez/Dynamite), ROCK OF AGES (Justice), DISNEY’S ALADDIN (Regional Premiere), Urban Bush Women (Apprentice). Carlita is an active performer, certified personal fitness instructor, and mental health advocate.

You can find Carlita online...

Instagram: @darknessrisingproject

Instagram: @itscarlitav

Twitter: @darkriseproject

Twitter: @itscarlitav

Facebook: @darknessrisingproject

Originally Published 08/19/21

88 - Tess Brigham: The Mental Health Challenges Faced by Today's Twenty-Somethings

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:52:18 +0000

TESS BRIGHAM (MFT, BCC), dubbed the 'Millennial Therapist' by CNBC, is an expert psychotherapist, certified life coach, and public speaker. She specializes in helping millennials discover their unique life path in order to go out into the world and make an impact. Tess' acclaimed one-on-one coaching empowers young adults to gain the confidence they need to create their dream life through concrete and actionable steps. Tess is a vital resource for those who may be feeling stuck, uninspired, or uncertain by where they are in life. She has written the Quarter Life Crisis Handbook, and also works with parents in helping them "launch your millennial". Her keynote speeches and workshops include topics such as: millennials in the workplace and parenting your millennial children. She's worked with companies including: General Assembly, The Bar Method, Newport Academy, and Better Up, to name a few. Based in San Francisco, California, Tess has over 15 years of experience helping thousands of people find their purpose, develop their confidence, and create a life they're excited about living. Her work has been featured in Oprah Magazine, ThriveGlobal, HuffPost, Thought Catalog, Insider, Yahoo! News, Bustle, NBC, Real Simple, and more.

You can find Tess online...

Instagram: @tess_brigham

Twitter: @mftTess

Originally Published 07/08/21

87 - Dr. Bechara Saab: How can we Boost Our Curiosity to Improve our Memory and Lift our Mood

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:00:12 +0000

As CEO of MI, I am committed to supporting my team in building digital tools that empower better living and faster healing. We blend science and design with internally developed technology that remotely and objectively measures mind and body data (typically via computer vision enabled psychobiometrics). By partnering with medical and academic institutions around the world, we rigorously interrogate the efficacy of our products through multi-centre randomised controlled trials. Our commitment of using science to ensure our tools work and are tailored to suit each individual means you can trust a MI product is the most effective product for you, no matter where you live or who you are. Until 2017, I was a Principal Investigator of the Zurich Neuroscience Centre where my laboratory at the Psychiatry Hospital focused on understanding molecules and neural circuits that give rise to the motivation to explore. This work was a continuation of a discovery I made in 2009 while completing my PhD at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto in the lab of Prof. John Roder. We discovered a molecular link between environmental exploration and spatial learning, and in doing so observed an active role for the hippocampus in motivational behaviour. These results were recently extended by my lab and the labs of others to reveal roles of cortical and subcortical inputs to the hippocampus in novelty-driven exploration, research made possible by recent advancements in optogenetics in the freely behaving animal in combination with wireless electrophysiology, PET and fMRI. Together, this avenue of research has shed light on the mechanisms underscoring the intimate relationships between exploration, efficient learning and cognitive disease. At the circuit level, the importance of curiosity for healthy living may parallel the beneficial effects of mindfulness that MI delivers to its customers through the product AmDTx.

Originally Published: June, 24 2021

86 - Marion Nestle: Food Politics in a Politically Polarized Time

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:16:55 +0000

Marion Nestle is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University. She teaches and writes about food politics, the role of the food industry in food choice, and how the Coronavirus pandemic affects food systems.

You can find Marion Nestle online...

85 - Allyson Harrison: How Snowplow Parenting is Creating Snowflake Young People

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:07:26 +0000

Allyson G. Harrison is a clinical psychologist, currently employed as the clinical director of the Regional Assessment & Resource Centre at Queen's University. She also holds an appointment as an Associate professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Queen's University. Her research is dedicated to issues of differential diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders and the cognitive effects of mental health conditions.

Originally Published: May 27th, 2021

84 - Robyne Hanley-Dafoe: Everyday Resiliency

Thu, 13 May 2021 13:00:16 +0000

Described as one of the most sought-after, engaging, thought-provoking, and truly transformative international speakers and scholars in her field, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning education and psychology instructor and resiliency expert. What sets Dr. Robyne apart is how she learned resiliency from the ground up, as a person who has experienced significant obstacles yet forged her come back. She lives in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with her husband, Jeff, and their three children: Hunter, Ava Lesley and Jaxson. Robyne runs on coffee, hiking her pups – Apollo and Luna, historical fiction and time with her family! Be sure to check out her new book: Calm Within The Storm – Pre-sales are now open. Official launch date: March 23, 2021

You can find Robyne online...

Twitter: @rhanleydafoe

Instagram: @dr_robynehd

LinkedIn: @Dr_robynehd

83 - Ruth Ben-Ghiat: The Dangerous Rise of Authoritarian Politics

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:00:15 +0000

Ruth Ben-Ghiat is a historian, educator, and commentator on fascism, authoritarian leaders, and propaganda — and the threats these present to democracies around the world. Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University, she is author or editor of seven books and many essays and op-eds in media outlets including CNN, The New Yorker, and The Washington Post. Her newest book is Strongmen: From Mussolini to the Present (Norton, 2020), which examines the authoritarian playbook illiberal leaders have used for a century

Find her Book Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present here

You can find Ruth online...

Twitter: @ruthbenghiat.

Instagram: @ruthbenghiat.

Originally Published: April 29, 2021

82 - Claire Soares: Empowered Entrepreneurship

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:02:06 +0000

Claire Soares is the founder of The Self Funded CEO™ Coaching Program and the mastermind behind the multi-million dollar flagship startup travel company, Up in the Air Life. She believes in doing what you love, being who you are, and living life out loud. As a former sales executive at a Fortune 500 company, Claire was a road warrior traveling over 1000 flights during her sales career. Throughout that time she learned the ins and outs of business travel and in 2013 channeled her love for luxury, champagne, and exotic destinations into her successful company, Up in the Air Life. Claire and Up in the Air Life have been featured in the Wal-mart Black Girl Magic Campaign, The AirBnB Inaugural Black Travel Leaders List, USA Today, The Huffington Post, Essence, Ebony, The Root, Rolling Out, The Griot, and other online publications.

You can find Claire online at...

Instagram: @clairebsoares

81 - Bailey Parnell: Building Soft Skills for Personal and Professional Success

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:00:54 +0000

Bailey Parnell is the Founder & CEO of SkillsCamp, a soft skills training company, and was named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Bailey is a TEDx speaker with over 2.5 million views, an award-winning digital marketer, and a businesswoman with a talent for helping people develop the skills they need for success. Her work and expertise have been featured in Forbes, CBC, FOX, Flare Magazine, and more. Bailey did her Masters in Communications and Culture at Ryerson University with research looking into social media's impact on mental health, the results of which she presented at the World Youth Forum in Egypt and turned into her signature 5 Steps Towards #SafeSocial.

Check out Safe Social here

You can find Bailey online at...

IG: @baileyparnell

TW: @baileyparnell

Linked In: Bailey Parnell

Facebook: Bailey Parnell

Originally Published: 04/01/2021

80 - Dana Cohen: Common-sense Miracles in Modern Medicine

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:24:37 +0000

Dana G. Cohen, MD has been practicing integrative medicine for the last 20 years in Manhattan. She is a nationally renowned internal and integrative medicine specialist whose multi-disciplinary approach has helped treat thousands of patients using a variety of conventional and complementary therapies. In practice for nearly two decades, Cohen trained under the late Dr. Robert Atkins, author of the iconic "Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution," and Dr. Ronald L. Hoffman, a pioneer of integrative medicine and founder of the Hoffman Center in New York City. Cohen earned her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed a three-year internal medicine residency at Albany Medical Center and was board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1998. She was appointed to the Board of Directors of the American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM), the leading voice of integrative medicine, where she currently serves as advisor to the Board of Directors and advisor to the education committee. In addition, she is on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Organic and Natural Health Association. She has co-authored QUENCH: Beat Fatigue, Drop Weight, and Heal Your Body Through the New Science of Optimum Hydration (Hachette Books; June 12, 2018) with cultural anthropologist Gina Bria.

You can find Dana online at...

IG: @drdanacohen

TW: @drdanacohen

FB: @danacohenmd

79 - Timothy Caulfield: Myth, Fact, and Fad: Searching for the Answers to Good Health

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:00:13 +0000

Timothy Caulfield is a Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, and Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta. His interdisciplinary research on topics like stem cells, genetics, research ethics, the public representations of science, and health policy issues has allowed him to publish over 350 academic articles. He has won numerous academic and writing awards and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the Trudeau Foundation, and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. He contributes frequently for the popular press and is the author of two national bestsellers: The Cure for Everything: Untangling the Twisted Messages about Health, Fitness and Happiness, and Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash. Caulfield also has a strong social media presence and is the host and co-producer of the documentary TV series, A User's Guide to Cheating Death.

You can find him online at...

Instagram: @caulfieldtim

Twitter: @CaulfieldTim

Originally Published: March 4, 2021

78 - Allyson Harrison: Personality, Politics, and Polarization

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:00:17 +0000

Originally Published: February 18, 2021

77 - Ryan Martin: Transforming Anger into Positive Action

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:00:20 +0000

Dr. Ryan Martin researches and writes on healthy and unhealthy expressions of anger. His book, Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positive Change, explores why people become angry, some of the common consequences of anger, and how people can use their anger in productive ways. Ryan also hosts the popular psychology podcast, Psychology and Stuff. He was trained as a counseling psychologist at the University of Southern Mississippi where he first started studying anger after earning his undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from the University of St. Thomas. He has worked with clients- angry and otherwise- in a variety of settings including community mental health centers, college counseling centers, and a VA Hospital.

Ryan's new book can be found here

You can find Ryan online at...

TW: @angerprofessor

Facebook: @angerprofessor

IG: @angerprofessor

76 - Sakinah Hofler: Writing the Wrongs

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:00:16 +0000

Sakinah Hofler is an award-winning writer and a doctoral candidate in English and Comparative Literature at the University of Cincinnati. She has won the Manchester Fiction Prize, the Hurston/Wright Award for College Writers, and the Sherwood Anderson Fiction Award, among others. She has received fellowships from the Edward H. and Mary C. Kingsbury Foundation, the Charles Phelps Taft Research Center, and the P.E.O. Scholar Award. A former chemical and quality engineer for the United States Department of Defense, she's at work on her first novel.

You can find Sakinah online at...

TW: blackquisition

IG: blackquisition

Originally Published: 01/21/2021

75 - Mark Henick: Embracing Mental Health

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:00:16 +0000

Mark Henick is a mental health advocate and strategist based in Toronto, Canada. His TEDx talk on suicide is among the most watched ever, and he is the host of the So-Called Normal and Living Well podcasts. His forthcoming book, So-Called Normal: A Memoir of Family, Depression, and Resilience, will be published by HarperCollins on January 12, and is currently available for presale at most major bookstores worldwide.

You can learn more about Marks book by clicking here

You can find Mark online at...

Twitter - @markhenick

Facebook - @markhenick

Instagram - @markhenick

LinkedIn - Mark Henick

Originally Published: 01/07/2021

74 - Dave Meslin: Re-imagining democracy

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:51:51 +0000

A passionate transpartisan political disruptor, Dave Meslin has spent the last twenty years as a political biologist, exploring the strange and mysterious worlds of protest movements, party politics and non-profit organizations. Wearing a suit and tie one day and shouting through a megaphone the next, Dave has worked as an executive assistant at both city hall and the provincial legislature, painted do-it-yourself bike lanes on the street, organized hundreds of volunteers, started a handful of non-profits, worked as federal lobbyist, helped draft provincial legislation, survived tear-gas riots in three countries, buried his car and got thrown in jail. Not in that order. Dave's best-selling book, Teardown: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up, is a roadmap for change and a cure for cynicism.

You can find out more about his book by clicking here

You can find Dave online at...

Instagram - @davemeslin

Twitter - @meslin

Facebook - Dave Meslin

Originally Published: 12/23/2020

73 - Laurie Palau: Decluttering from the inside out

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:00:12 +0000

Laurie Palau is the author of the book HOT MESS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GETTING ORGANIZED, host of the popular weekly podcast, This ORGANIZED Life, and founder of Simply B Organized-a lifestyle company helping people live simply and work smarter. Her advice has been featured in national publications including Real Simple & The New York Times. A self-described homebody and coffee lover, Laurie lives in Bucks County, PA with her husband Josh, 2 daughters, and dog, Jeter.

You can find Laurie online at...

Instagram - @simplyborganized

Facebook - Laurie Palau

LinkedIn - simplyborganized

Originally Published: 12/10/20

72 - Jacqueline Smith: Taking your life to the next level

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:00:30 +0000

Jacqueline is a certified life coach who helps high-achievers create lives that feel as good on the inside as they may look on the outside. She holds a master's degree in behavioral and social health sciences from Brown University, and she is a current doctoral student at Rutgers University in the clinical psychology Ph.D. program. In her spare time, she can be found playing with her dog Lulu.

Jacqueline is accepting new clients for 1:1 6 months of coaching, click here to learn more.

You can find Jacqueline online at...

Instagram - @jacquelines.coaching

Originally Published: 11/26/2020

71 - Jillian Richardson: Creating an Unlonely Planet

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:00:15 +0000

Jillian Richardson helps people find a sense of belonging within themselves and their relationships. She is the author of Un-Lonely Planet, a guide to creating a strong sense of community. She's also the creator of The Joy List, a weekly newsletter of events and tools that help people create more connection in their life. When she's not facilitating workshops or coaching one-on-one, you can find Jillian writing poems and talking to every dog she meets.

You can find her book Unlonely Planet by clicking here

You can find Jillian online at...

Twitter - @thatjillian

Instagram - @thatjillian