Psychologists Off the Clock

260. Health Anxiety with Karen Lynn Cassiday

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not uncommon to have some anxiety about your and others’ health. However, health anxiety, at its worst, can become an overwhelming, life-cons...

259. Rethinking Delusions with Victoria Sheperd

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Delusional beliefs have a long and varied history, with false beliefs ranging from those as minor as imposter syndrome to those as significant as thin...

258. How to Have a Kid and a Life with Erika Souter

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Women and gender-expansive individuals are often expected to take on the largest portion of emotional labor, home-making, and parenting work. This and...

257. The Gift of Being Ordinary with Ron Siegel

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Human beings are evolutionarily hard-wired to compete with one another, and this drive to compete encourages us to compare our standing to that of our...

256. Social Justice Parenting with Traci Baxley

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social justice involves action. In our society which has historically privileged whiteness, many racist and other prejudicial ideas are widely accepte...

255. Influence is Your Superpower with Zoe Chance

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Influence is power, but it’s a power not reserved just for the few. In fact, each of us has the power to impact those around us. Because of this, it...

254. Cultivating Compassion for a Lasting Connection with Michaela Thomas

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s incredibly easy (and completely normal) to become caught in the heat of the moment and lash out when arguing with our partners. However, it’s...

253. Free Range Kids with Lenore Skenazy

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The pressure to be the perfect parent and create the perfect environment for your kids to grow feels pervasive for many modern parents. Because of thi...

252. Getting the Help You Need, with Us

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Asking for help can put us in a vulnerable space. For some, asking for help feels like an admission of failure or weakness. However, many (including t...

251. Wonder with Frank Keil

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Dawkins has been quoted as saying, “The feeling of awed wonder that science can give us is one of the highest experiences of which the human...

250. Anxiety and Perfectionism with Clarissa Ong

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us make use of control agendas and get caught up in managing our experiences to be exactly the way we want them. Sometimes this is a good, rew...

249. How to Be Single & Happy with Jenny Taitz

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the past decade, online dating has become a multi-billion dollar industry with three in ten adults in the United States claiming to have ever used ...

248. Let’s Talk About Sex & Intimacy with Zoë Kors

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to talk about intimacy and sex. Cultural norms around intimacy work their way into our minds when we’re young, causing us to have rigid (a...

247. Find Your Unicorn Space with Eve Rodsky

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this psychology podcast, Jill interviews Eve Rodsky about carving out creative time separate from being in the roles of parent, partner, and profes...

246. Burnout and Boundaries with Tammie Chang

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Physician Tammie Chang talks to us about burnout prevention and setting boundaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lea...

245. Family Firm with Emily Oster

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emily Oster, author of The Family Firm, Expecting Better and Cribsheet, has dedicated her career to discovering the hard, data-backed truths about...

244. What You Feel Is Not All There Is with Aprilia West

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Aprilia West shares how to respond to respond to emotions effectively and become boss-level choice maker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

243. Motivation to Get it Done with Ayelet Fishbach

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the science of goal setting, building motivation, and how to get things done in this conversation with Dr. Ayelet Fishbach. Learn more abo...

242. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management with Oliver Burkeman

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join this meaningful conversation with Oliver Burkeman about how to make the most of your time in the roughly 4,000 weeks you'll live! Learn more abou...

241. Emotion Coaching Skills for Families with Mindy Solomon (EFFT Part 2 of 2)

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We continue the conversation on Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) with Dr. Mindy Solomon on Emotion Coaching Skills. Learn more about your ad choi...

240. Talking to Kids and Teens with Big Feelings with Adele LaFrance (EFFT Part 1 of 2)

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Adele LaFrance shares skills from Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to help parents and caregivers handle big emotions effectively. Learn more...

239. Edit Your Story, Change Your Life with Lori Gottlieb

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An interview with best selling author, Lori Gottlieb, about how to edit our unhelpful narratives so we may grow in our relationships, lives, and well ...

238. Values During Times of Transition (with Us)

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jill, Yael, and Debbie talk all about values! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

237. Farewell to Diana Hill: Appreciations, Regrets and Hopes

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen bring it back full circle to chatting over coffee about their time together as friends, co-authors and...

236. Mental Health and Flourishing with Margaret Chisolm

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Margaret Chisolm, professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins, talks with us about mental illness, stigma, and pathways to flourishing. Learn more ab...

235. The Urge: The Shaping of Addiction & Mental Health with Carl Erik Fisher

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, since 2000, the United States has experienced over 700,000 deaths due to drug overdose. Ad...

234. The Power of Us with Dominic Packer

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dominic Packer talks with Jill about the power of shared identity to impact human thought, feeling, and behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

233. Dopamine Nation with Anna Lembke

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Lembke and Diana redefine addiction, discuss its consequences, and provide practical advice on addressing it in all its forms. Le...

232. Grounded to Soar Into 2022 with Brad Stulberg

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we venture into the New Year, many of us are striving to reach new goals and maintain resolutions. It's easy to default to focusing solely on succe...

231. Eating Skills and Emotional Eating with Josh Hillis

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ring in the new year by learning about flexible eating skills with fitness expert Josh Hillis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

230. The Laziness Lie with Devon Price

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Devon Price, author of Laziness Does Not Exist, talks about the "laziness lie," where it came from, and why it can be harmful to our wellbeing. Le...

229. Teaching Kids to Bounce with Alice Kearney

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alice Kearney joins Jill for a discussion about teaching kids to build resilience in a challenging world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

228. Heart Medicine with Radhule Weininger

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Radhule Weininger and Diana discuss how and why we engage in painful patterns, how to transform them, and how to use mindfulness and psychology to fin...

227. The Science of Happy with Sonja Lyubomirsky

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most people would agree that happiness is one of the most salient and significant dimensions of human experience. After all, wouldn't we all like to b...

226. ACT for Perfectionism with Jennifer Kemp

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of the pressure to be perfect? Learn all about perfectionism with Jennifer Kemp, author of the ACT Workbook for Perfectionism! Learn more about ...

225. Psychedelics with Brian Pilecki and Nathan Gates

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A psychology podcast about the use of psychedelic drugs in psychotherapy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more ab...

224. The Sweet Spot with Paul Bloom

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Bloom and Diana discuss the pleasures of suffering and the intersection of meaning and pain. Learn about why humans so frequently choose pain and...

223. Mom Brain Returns with Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Moms are frequently expected to wear many hats. While juggling the numerous responsibilities, mothers must also deal with the cognitive overload many ...

222. Living With Food Allergies with Tamara Hubbard

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this psychology podcast, learn how to thrive living with food allergies or supporting a loved one with food allergy. Learn more about your ad choic...

221. Birth Trauma with Jan Smith

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Birth trauma and maternity care expert Dr. Jan Smith shares about the psychological impact of traumatic birth experiences. Learn more about your ad ch...

220. Our Stories of Infertility and Pregnancy Loss with Diana Hill, Alexis Bachik, and Anne Cushman

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Co-host Diana Hill shares her story of stillbirth and how she grappled with applying the processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to her own los...

219. Strategies for Infertility and Pregnancy Loss with Sunita Osborn

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Diana Hill talks with Sunita Osborn, a clinical psychologist and expert in reproductive trauma about strategies to navigate the loss and unpredictabil...

218. Off the Clock with Us

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a frequent listener of the show, you may wonder what makes this team tick? Behind the scenes, we are a team that spans 5 time zones, two c...

217. Redefining Rich with Shannon Hayes

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We haven't spent much energy discussing money on POTC, yet richness in all its forms is a dominant force in our modern well-being. Not surprisingly, r...

216. Managing Anger and Irritability, Featuring Russell Kolts

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anger and irritability are running high, and we're here to help! Learn strategies for managing anger, and listen to Dr. Russell Kolts talk about compa...

215. How to Change with Katy Milkman

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Behavioral Scientist Katy Milkman provides evidence backed strategies for initiating and maintaining behavioral change. Learn more about your ad choic...

214. How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Jerks with Melinda Wenner Moyer

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Worried your kid is an asshole? Or that he or she is well on the road to becoming an asshole? You're not alone. Bad behavior (read: assholery) is no f...

213. Back To School! How To Talk With Kids To Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance and A Happy Home with Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting and education experts, Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, discuss how to talk with kids about anxiety, stress, motivation and technology. ...

212. Stuff That’s Loud: OCD and Anxiety with Lisa Coyne and Ben Sedley

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

OCD and Anxiety experts Dr. Lisa Coyne and Dr. Ben Sedley talk about ideas from their book, Stuff That's Loud: A Teen's Guide to Unspiraling When OCD ...

211. Subtract with Leidy Klotz

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the beginning of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, the Once-ler says, “I meant no harm. I most truly did not. But I had to grow bigger. So bigger I got.”...

210. Strategies for Becoming Safely Embodied with Deirdre Fay

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In recent years, mindfulness has become a buzzword in Western culture. A recent study by the CDC found that mindfulness was the fastest growing trend ...

209. The Art of Managing Pressure with Hank Weisinger

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Olympic Games provide excellent examples of people under pressure. This pressure has led to some inspiring wins, and one can only imagine the prid...

208. Coping with Illness with Liz Stuntz

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to serious illness, we might assume that medical treatment is where it's at. And of course, when it comes to medical illness, medical tr...

207. Burnout with Debbie and Jill

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The World Health Organization includes burnout in its International Classification of Diseases and defines it as work-induced stress leading to exhaus...

206. Fair Play Part 2 with Eve Rodsky

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eve answers listener questions about creating partner equality at home in this follow up Fair Play episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

205. Thrivers with Michele Borba

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Children and their parents have struggled mightily with mental health during the pandemic. Now, in this new phase of the pandemic, we are beginning to...

204. Ageless with Andrew Steele

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2020, the global market for anti-aging products was estimated at US$52.5 Billion and is projected to reach US$83.2 Billion by 2027. Some of this ma...

203. The Unbreakable Student with Nic Hooper

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For many years now, college students have been experiencing a mental health crisis. The events of the past year have only worsened this crisis, and ac...

202. The Addiction Inoculation with Jess Lahey

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A psychology podcast episode about reducing the risk of addiction in kids and teens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Le...

201. Fierce Compassion with Kristin Neff

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, teaching us that compassion involves kindness, mindfulness and common humanity. In...

200. Growing Grit with Angela Duckworth

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As co-hosts, this podcast has provided many opportunities to interview incredibly high-achieving people. Our line-up has included authors, designers, ...

199. Belonging From the Inside Out with Meg McKelvie

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When our innate yearning for belongingness is unmet or mismanaged, we might question or worthiness or act inconsistently with our values. Dr. Meg McKe...

Mending Racial Trauma with Carynne Williams and Jennifer Shepard Payne (Special Bonus Episode)

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, we share a powerful poem by Dr. Jennifer Shepard Payne, and Carynne Williams tells the stor...

198. Break the Good Girl Myth with Majo Molfino

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For generations, girls have been taught a certain set of rules. These rules are rooted in harmful, patriarchal ideas about what it means to be feminin...

197. Influence and Adventure with Jon Levy

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie talks with behavioral scientist Jon Levy about his new book You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence. Learn more about your...

196. The Neuroscience of Marketing with Matt Johnson and Prince Ghuman

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s world is more digitally-based than ever before, and in this digital world, brands are constantly marketing their products to you. This const...

195. ACT Daily with Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our mission at Psychologists Off the Clock is to bring evidence-based psychological treatments and practices to the public. One of our favorite treatm...

194. How to Be (and raise) an Adult with Julie Lythcott-Haims

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A psychology podcast about how to be an adult ("adulting") and how parents can help raise an independent adult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

193. Heal Unhealthy Striving with Diana and Yael

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout the past year, many of us have redefined what it means to “work hard” or “strive” in our own lives. The pandemic and the accompanyi...

192. Happier With Tal Ben-Shahar

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happiness is tricky. Poets, philosophers, and musicians have written about this emotion throughout history, yet most of us would struggle to define it...

191. Conversations that Connect with AJ Harbinger

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meaningful social connection does not always come naturally. And during the pandemic, it has been extra challenging to learn how to connect while at a...

190. ACT for Suicide Prevention with Sean Barnes

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mental health clinicians want to alleviate human suffering and do what we can to help prevent suicide. And yet, like many stigmatized topics, suicide ...

189. Imposter Syndrome with Jill and Debbie

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imposter syndrome involves doubting your abilities or skills, and can often leave high-achieving people feeling fraudulent or undeserving of their ach...

188. Unwinding Anxiety with Judson Brewer

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety can be an exhausting cycle. When you worry, you have a false sense of control and a feeling that you are “doing something” about what you ...

187. Raising a Child with ADHD, with Russell Barkley

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting is challenging. Some of the challenges—like effective disciplining and present moment awareness—are ubiquitous to parenting. No matter w...

186. Set Boundaries Find Peace with Nedra Tawwab

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Setting healthy boundaries can be challenging, whether it is with someone you love or someone you dislike. Sticking with your boundaries once you set ...

185. Good Guys: Allies in the Workplace with Brad Johnson and David Smith

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being an ally in the workplace involves a willingness and personal commitment to take action in pursuit of justice and equality for the disenfranchise...

184. Getting Past Affairs and Other Relationship Betrayals with Kristina Coop Gordon

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love. But this holiday can be challenging for anyone that’s been stung in their relationships. And it's esp...

183. Permission to Feel: Emotional Intelligence with Marc Brackett

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional Intelligence is not really about feeling better but, rather, it’s about getting better at feeling. In this episode of Psychologists Off th...

182. Do More With Less: How to Stretch in Work and Life with Scott Sonenshein

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a common belief that to be more successful we need more resources — that we should earn more money, acquire more resources, accomplish more,...

181. Stop Avoiding Stuff with Matt Boone

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s world, it’s easy to stay on-the-go. Sometimes, on-the-go behaviors are necessary and functional. But often we engage in these behaviors...

180. Choosing to Live Your Values with Benji Schoendorff

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s only the second week of the New Year, and many of us have already failed at (or given up on) achieving our New Year’s Resolutions. We often r...

179. How to Be An Adult in Relationships with Dave Richo

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and allowing. These five words (Richo's "Five A’s") are necessary ingredients to any healthy relatio...

178. Slowing Down, Timeshifting and Reflecting with Diana, Debbie, and Stephan Rechtschaffen

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ending a tumultuous year like 2020 calls for slowing down and reflecting. In this episode, Diana and Debbie take a pause to answer some end of year qu...

177. Mind-Body Practices for Stress and Overwhelm with Rebekkah LaDyne

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We humans are pretty good at learning from experience, and it turns out, it’s not all in our heads — it’s in our bodies too! In this week’s ep...

176. Fair Play with Eve Rodsky

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 For far too long, women have been held responsible for completing an unfair share of work (especially invisible labor) at home. Even if a woman work...

175. How to Sleep Better with Rafael Pelayo

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is a hot topic right now, and many health experts argue your sleep is as important as eating well and exercising for your mental and physical he...

174. How to Work and Parent Mindfully with Lori Mihalich-Levin

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Working parenthood is hard, and even the most Instagram-perfect parents and professionals have their fair share of tears, overwhelm, guilt, and anxiet...

173. Confidence, Self-Doubt, and Overcoming Limitations with Michael Herold

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 In his TEDx talk, Michael Herold, public speaker, confidence coach, and podcaster extraordinaire, says, “Things you will achieve in your life, you...

172. Performing Under Pressure with Sian Beilock

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Performance pressure is pushing down on us and Queen was right - that pressure is terrifying! In this Psychologists Off the Clock podcast episode, Yae...

171. Compassionate Mind Training with Dennis Tirch and Laura Silberstein-Tirch

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Compassion is not a passive process, but an active one. It means being aware that someone (including you) is suffering and moving toward that sufferin...

170. A Gift For You. Soothing Rhythm Breathing (re-release)

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Diana for a short but sweet Soothing Rhythm Breathing break!   Soothing Rhythm Breathing is an exercise from Compassion Focused Therapy. It ...

169. Microaggressions, Mental Health Disparities, and Racial Trauma with Monnica Williams

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Microaggressions. These small, often unintentional acts of racism are probably affecting you more than you know! In this week’s podcast episode, Dr....

168. Everyday Conversations: How Conversational Style Impacts Relationships with Deborah Tannen

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A great wizard once said, “Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and re...

167. Get Curious and Change Unhealthy Habits with Judson Brewer

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all have unhelpful habits, and whether you overeat, use substances, or worry, you may have noticed these habits have gotten worse lately. In this e...

166. How to Manage Multiple Life Roles Skillfully with Sarah Argenal

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Seuss told us, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” But what do you d...

165. How We Talk and Why It Matters with Katherine Kinzler

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How you talk informs who you are, who you group up with, and how you perceive others. But while language is a profoundly powerful influencer of how we...

164. Pandemic Stress: Strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Debbie and Diana

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you are experiencing Pandemic Stress, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help! This is a stressful time for most of us; the mental health ...

163. The Likeability Trap with Alicia Menendez

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Women are told to be nice, but not too nice. Be successful, but not too successful. Just be likeable. Join Jill for her interview with award-winning...

162. APA Guidelines on Race and Ethnicity in Psychology with Karen Suyemoto

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Diana interviews Dr. Karen Suyemoto, the chair of the APA Guidelines on Race and Ethnicity in Psychology. Race and culture are presen...