Psychologists Off the Clock
Episodes
161. The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Modern parenting is high stakes, leaving parents terrified of failure in their parenting and in their children. But it turns out that the overprotecti...
160. Schooling at Home, Pandemic Pods, And Socially Just Parenting With Jen Lumanlan
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting is stressful right now. This is because we are educating our kids at home while juggling work with limited childcare. We are also navigating...
159. Challenging Times During Adolescence with Louise Hayes
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pandemic, online school, social distancing, climate change… this is an especially difficult time for adolescents, who are already in a transitional ...
158. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone with Lori Gottlieb
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jill speaks with Lori Gottlieb, psychotherapist and best-selling New York Times author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, about her...
157. The Art of Dying Well with Katy Butler
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our culture shies away from talking about death. But Katy Butler, author of The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life, argues we...
156. The Psychology of Radical Healing Collective with Helen Neville, Hector Adames, Bryana French, and Grace Chen
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Diana for an important and empowering discussion with Dr. Helen Neville, Dr. Hector Adames, Dr. Bryana French, and Dr. Grace Chen, four BIPOC psy...
155. Mindfulness and Recovery with Rebecca Williams
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You are not alone if you’re feeling more stressed out and using unhealthy means to cope. Four months into the pandemic may find you Netflix binging,...
154. Healthcare Professional Wellbeing with Abbie Beacham, Kerry Makin-Byrd, and Bernard Chang (Part 2)
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare professionals usually choose their careers because patient care is meaningful; most want to make a positive impact and help others. However...
153. Healthcare Professional Wellbeing Abbie Beacham, Kerry Makin-Byrd, and Bernard Chang (Part 1)
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare professionals usually choose their careers because patient care is meaningful; most want to make a positive impact and help others. However...
152. Helping the Helper with Susan David
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can we, as helpers, give the best care to our clients, loved ones, and ourselves during this unprecedented time? We’re being called to live thro...
151. Intuitive Eating with Evelyn Tribole
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us struggle in our relationship with food and weight. If we are going to have a chance at restructuring our relationship with food, it helps t...
150. Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health with Sandra Mattar
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over 40 million US residents are foreign-born. Immigrants and refugees face many circumstances impacting their mental health. These include the traum...
149. How Not Lose It with Your Kids with Carla Naumburg
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here, which for parents means Season Two of pandemic parenting. Parent tempers are triggered in so many ways now and we’ve lost access to ...
148. Solitary Confinement and Criminal Justice Reform with Taylor Pendergrass
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Criminal Justice Reform is an important, and often overlooked element of Racial Justice. In the U.S., Black men are significantly more likely to be in...
147. Extending Compassion with Janina Scarlet and Sara Schairer
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are struggling during this time of COVID-19 and police brutality. It can feel hard to extend compassion to those with different views, let ...
146. Parental Burnout with Lisa Coyne
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout. It can happen at work, and it can happen to parents, too. Nowadays, with the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are especially stressed. They are nav...
145. Caring, Compassion, and Cooperation with Paul Gilbert
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Compassion is good for your body and brain. Caring for and collaborating with others is also key for a healthy future. In this episode, Dr. Paul Gil...
144. Healing Racial Trauma with Kristee Haggins (Re-Release from June 2019)
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In response to current events, we are re-releasing an interview Diana conducted in June 2019 with an African-centered psychologist and expert on racia...
143. Happier Parenting KJ Dell’Antonia
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you – like us – are prone to parental guilt, struggle with pandemic parenting, and wonder if it’s possible to satisfy your own soul while rai...
142. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) with Patrick McGinnis
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn’t it be great to feel more confident, courageous, and less stuck about decision-making? In this episode, Jill talks with Patrick McGinnis, w...
141. Educating Our Kids at Home with Julie Bogart
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have been unexpectedly thrust into the responsibility of educating our children from home. How can we survive the "wandering nomads", boredom, vide...
140. Neurodharma with Rick Hanson (Part 2)
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Yael for Part 2 of a truly transformative two-part series with Dr. Hanson about his latest book, Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Se...
139. Neurodharma with Rick Hanson (Part 1)
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could grow a little stronger, more loving, calmer, and clearer each day? Starting today? And what if you sustain these qualities even duri...
138. Exploring Existence and Purpose: Existentialism with Robyn Walser
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many therapists have had clients who question the purpose of existence, or who are waiting until things change to start living life fully. As Dr. Roby...
137. The Complexities of Motherhood with Daphne de Marneffe
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re anything like us, parenting—and most certainly parenting under quarantine—can feel tedious, exhausting, mundane, and sometimes downrig...
136. Effective OCD Treatment for Teens with Patricia Zurita Ona
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be paralyzing and severely affect one’s life. Successfully diagnosing and treating OCD in the teen years giv...
135. Power of Empathy and Motivational Interviewing with Stephen Rollnick
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to drag people to change doesn’t work. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative approach that increases people’s inner motivation ...
134. What to do When Work, Parenting, and Partnership Collide During Quarantine with Yael and Diana
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are facing an unprecedented challenge of how to work, parent, homeschool, and partner in the time of the Coronavirus Pandemic. During this tragedy,...
133. Mental Health in the Age of COVID-19 with Robyn Walser
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Robyn Walser, a frequent guest of the podcast, and Debbie explore how we can be our “better angels” in the midst of these extreme...
132. The Joy Of Movement With Kelly McGonigal
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all know we “should” move our bodies but some of us struggle with wanting to or get caught up in complicated, negative and rule-bound messages ...
A Gift For You: Pranayama Breathing Meditation
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Diana in a short Pranayama or yogic breathing meditation. Take 10 minutes to savor the present moment and your breath! Related Psychologis...
131. COVID-19 Anxiety, Cultivating Safeness, and Polyvagal Theory with Stephen Porges
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stress and anxiety levels are high right now due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Porges offers us a model of our phy...
130. Working Less with Alex Pang
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Alex Pang is back on the podcast to discuss his new book, Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less - Here's How. Last time he came...
129. Yoga for All and Body Kindness with Jennifer Webb
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you find yourself relating to your body as a physical being rather than a physical object? Celebrating what it can do for you instead of ...
128. ACT for Food Restriction and Anorexia with Rhonda Merwin
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
According to Dr. Rhonda Merwin, individuals with anorexia and low weight are, “doing exactly what society has told them makes sense to be a good per...
127. Indistractable with Nir Eyal
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself so distracted by your phone, email, text, or social media that it’s pulling you away from things that matter? According to Nir...
126. Surviving Break-Ups and Divorce: How to Mend a Broken Heart, with Yael and Debbie
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking up is hard to do, and time-stamped events (like, say, Valentine’s Day) can make the pain of a broken heart stand out even more than usual. ...
125. Why We Age and the Science of Longevity with David Sinclair
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could slow down the clock on your aging? According to aging expert and Harvard geneticist, Dr. David Sinclair, we now have the knowledge a...
124. Nutritious Movement and Why it Matters with Katy Bowman
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to move your body more but find it hard to fit movement into your schedule and valued activities? It’s not your fault! According to Katy...
123. Tantrum Survival Guide with Rebecca Schrag Hershberg
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a parent you’ve likely had your buttons pushed by your toddler in the throes of a tantrum. We know we have! It’s downright difficult t...
122. Taking in the Good with Rick Hanson
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your brain is “Velcro for negative experiences and Teflon for positive ones,” according to neuropsychologist Dr. Rick Hanson. What if you could re...
121. Be Mighty: An Episode for Stressed Out, Worried Women with Jill Stoddard
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Women of the world, are you stressed out and worried? Do you find yourself up fretting at 4 a.m.? If so, you’re not alone! In a culture where women ...
120. Use DBT Skills To Regulate Emotions And Be More Effective In Relationships With Matthew McKay
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some of us have a harder time managing our emotions. Therefore, we find ourselves engaging in destructive behaviors to cope. Enter Dialectical Behavio...
119. Holiday Episode Guide
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season means joy and connection, but it also means an onslaught of stressors. It can be helpful to think about how to manage the challenge...
118. Moral Injury and Shame with Lauren Borges and Jacob Farnsworth
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shame, betrayal, guilt, anger. As social animals, humans are wired to have moral emotions that bind us to our groups. When we experience a transgressi...
117. Bearing Unbearable Loss: A conversation About Grief with Joanne Cacciatore
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At some point, each and every one of us will lose someone we love. But grief is no cakewalk. And however hard grief is, the pain gets exponentially gr...
116. Building a Meaningful, Values-based Life with Jenna LeJeune
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Living a values-based life is different from a goal-oriented one. A values-based life encompasses more than trying to “feel good” or get to a fina...
115. Creating Meaningful Gatherings with Debbie and Diana
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are planning a holiday dinner, a work conference, or a group therapy session, how you design your gathering has a big impact on its outcom...
114. Way of Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to take your mindfulness practice to the next level? What if you could approach life by relaxing back and down into an already awake mind and he...
113. Self-Compassion for Parents with Susan Pollak
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting can be joyful, but, let’s be honest, it can also be a rough ride sometimes! We try to be good parents to our children and still discover t...
112. Nature vs. Nurture: Why Temperament Matters with Debbie and Yael
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You might sometimes wonder if it’s nature or nurture driving the differences between people. For example, why are some of us extroverts and others i...
111. Brave New Medicine with Cynthia Li
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The delineation that we like to make between mind and body is really an illusion. It’s one complete circuit. -Dr. Cynthia Li In Brave New Medicine...
110. Parenting Multiples with Susan Wenze
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Caring for a newborn has its challenges, but imagine the challenges of caring for two or more newborns at once! More feedings, diapering, laundry and ...
109. How to Loosen Up and Be Less Overcontrolled: Radically Open DBT with Hope Arnold (part 2)
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have your friends or loved ones suggested for you to chill out or relax? If our first podcast episode with Hope Arnold, about excessive self-control, ...
108. Is Your Self-Control Out of Control? Radically Open DBT with Hope Arnold (part 1)
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you good at doing things right, following the rules, and controlling your emotions? Maybe a little too good? Having some degree of self-control, e...
107. Playing Big with Tara Mohr
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have something you want to create, a message you want to share, or a calling you keep ignoring? Tara Mohr has practical wisdom for you to unhoo...
106. Therapy from “The Heart of ACT” with Robyn Walser
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robyn Walser is back on the podcast for an intimate and heartfelt conversation with Debbie about her new book The Heart of ACT: Developing a Flexi...
105. The Self-Care Prescription with Robyn Gobin
21 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Self-care is a hot topic these days and many of us feel like we should be doing more of it. Yet, the last thing we need is another “to do” on our ...
104. You’re Doing It Wrong with Bethany Johnson and Margaret Quinlan
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a journey through the fascinating history of motherhood, media, and medical expertise! Yael interviews professors Bethany Johnson and Marg...
103. Healthy Habits with Dayna Lee-Baggley
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you care about your health, but aren’t the type of person who loves to jump out of bed, hit the gym, and reward your efforts with a kale smoothie...
102. A Liberated Mind with Steven Hayes
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Hayes, a co-founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, is back on the show! This one is big. Dr. Hayes shares with Diana about his groundbre...
101. The Complete Family Guide to Addiction with Thomas Harrison and Hillary Connery
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Addiction is often perceived as a weakness, lack of will power, or a choice. It isn’t. Addiction is a brain disease. It is also a family disease tha...
100. Celebrating 100 Episodes
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are proud and grateful that we’ve made it to our 100th episode! Take a listen as Debbie, Diana, and Yael share behind-the-scenes bloopers, episod...
99. Make the Most of Your Time with Laura Vanderkam
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time is arguably our most valuable resource, and yet we often don’t manage, allocate, or savor it effectively. In this episode, Debbie talks with La...
98. Narcissism with Avigail Lev and Robyn Walser
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s your boss, your client, or a family member, interactions with a narcissist can be challenging. Narcissism can present as obvious grandi...
97. The New Happiness with Matthew McKay
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What comes to mind when you think of happiness? Joy? Pleasure? A sense of fulfillment? While these states of happiness may make us feel truly wonderfu...
96. Effective Conversations About Diversity with Anatasia Kim and Alicia del Prado
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discussions of diversity issues are more critical than ever. And yet, conversations about these topics can be difficult, polarizing, and ineffective, ...
95. Healing Racial Trauma with Kristee Haggins
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Racism is a public health crisis with deep, ongoing negative impacts on psychological and physical health. In this episode, Dr. Kristee Haggins, an Af...
94. Parenthood in the Age of Fear with Kim Brooks
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do worries about your kids’ safety dominate your parenting choices? How often do you feel pressured to make parenting choices as a result of judgmen...
93. Effective Weight Loss with Evan Forman
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with maintaining a healthy weight, it’s not your fault. Evolutionary biology, our obeseogenic environment, and psychological barrier...
92. Marriage in Midlife: The Rough Patch with Daphne de Marneffe
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is your marriage rewarding or is it feeing a bit mundane? Has sex become lifeless or non-existent? Do you miss the person you used to be before marria...
91. Disability as a Form of Diversity with Erin Andrews
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disability is an experience that millions of people have, and yet it is often overlooked in discussions related to diversity and inclusivity. Today De...
90. Paul Gilbert on Tricky Brains, Caring, and Living Like Crazy
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our human brains have evolved to be quite “tricky.“ They have the capacity to provide compassionate caring and also callous destruction. Dr. Paul ...
89. A Gift For You – Soothing Rhythm Breathing
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Diana for a short but sweet Soothing Rhythm Breathing break! Soothing Rhythm Breathing is a simple technique from Compassion Focused Therapy. ...
88. Perfectionism with Sharon Martin
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you set unrealistically high expectations for yourself and others? Are you goal-driven, always busy, and have a hard time relaxing? Do you avoid ma...
87. Cribsheet with Emily Oster
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Emily Oster joins Yael to discuss her new book, a-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool. Emily discusses how dat...
86. Mom Brain with Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco joins Yael for a conversation about how evidence-based psychology can help moms deal more effectively with stress. If you, to...
85. Emotion Efficacy with Aprilia West
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having emotions is part of being human. At times we may find emotions overwhelming or act ways that are out of alignment with our values when we are e...
84. Courageous Conversations to Prevent Childhood Sexual Abuse with Feather Berkower
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
April is Child Abuse Prevention month. Therefore, we thought it would be a good idea to bring back Feather Berkower, a leading expert in childhood sex...
83. The Tao of Work and Family Balance with Tod Perry and Carl Totton
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Yael is joined for a discussion of Taoism by What’s This Tao All About podcast hosts, Tod Perry and Dr. Carl Totton. Join us for a ...
82. Therapist Self Doubt with Jim Lucas
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As therapists, we may sometimes self doubt whether our skills are good enough to help our clients. Surprisingly, self-doubt may actually be useful, wh...
81. A Gift For You: 10 Min Breathing Meditation
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Diana in a short breathing meditation. Take 10 minutes to savor the present moment and your breath! A Gift For You: Pranayama Breathing ...
80. Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics with Jeff Warren
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, author and meditation expert Jeff Warren reveals the art, science, and fun of meditation for the fidgety skeptics among us. If your i...
79. Thriving In Adolescence with Louise Hayes
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can we help adolescents develop skills to live well and reach their full potential? In this episode, Debbie talks to Dr. Louise Hayes, co-author o...
78. The Self-Driven Child with William Stixrud
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
According to neuropsychologist Dr. William Stixrud, parents should be their kids’ consultants, not their managers. When we spend our time trying to ...
77. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Jill Stoddard
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In nearly every episode on our podcast, we describe how ACT-based concepts and principles help us heal from pain, make life-affirming choices, and bui...
76. Gender and Sexual Minorities with Aisling Leonard-Curtin and Matthew Skinta
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Matthew Skinta and Aisling Leonard-Curtin, two mental health providers who specialize in working with gende...
75. Mindful Self-Compassion with Christopher Germer
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Self-compassion is a hot topic in psychology. It predicts everything from emotional resilience to therapy outcome. The exciting news is, with practice...
74. Mastering Adulthood with Lara Fielding
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in becoming an emotional grown up? In this episode, Debbie talks with Dr. Lara Fielding, author of Mastering Adulthood: Go Beyond Adulting ...
73. Essentialism with Greg McKeown
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, best-selling author Greg McKeown talks with Yael about Essentialism, a systematic discipline designed to support making life decision...
72. Committed Action with DJ Moran
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to make a behavior change for 2019? Join us for a motivational episode with commitment expert, Dr. DJ Moran where we take committed acti...
71. Simplify, Declutter, and Create Space for the New Year with Diana and Debbie!
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Do you have a resolution to simplify your life and clear the clutter? Are you tired of being stressed out by too much stuff? In this e...
70. A Gift For You: Loving-Kindness Meditation
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Please Enjoy This Loving-Kindness Meditation From Us At Psychologists Off The Clock. We Wish You Peace, Ease, And Health This Holiday Season. -Dian...
69. Emotional Intelligence and the Science of Meditation with Daniel Goleman
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you emotionally intelligent? Listen to Diana interview Dr. Daniel Goleman, and learn about: What it means to be emotionally intelligent Why E...
68. Body Image and Eating Disorders with Emily Sandoz
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us can be self-critical about our bodies sometimes. At the extreme, painful thoughts and emotions about body image can lead to emotional suffe...
67. The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting Instincts That Make Us Overeat With Stephan Guyenet
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Diana talks with Dr. Guyenet, neurobiologist and obesity researcher, about the unconscious systems that lead to overeating and weight...
66. Helping People Change Using Motivational Interviewing With Nadine Mastroleo
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Nadine Mastroleo, an expert in motivational interviewing. You will learn: What motivational interviewing is....
65. Self-care, Kindness, and Living Well with Kelly Wilson
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Diana talks with Dr. Kelly Wilson about kindness and the common humanity of feeling inadequate and broken. Dr. Wilson describes the...
64. Clinician’s Corner: Contextual Schema Therapy with Eckhard Roediger
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Us In Our First Clinician’s Corner Segment For A Deep Dive Into Contextual Schema Therapy With Dr. Eckhard Roediger! Discover how schema therap...
63. The Ape That Understood The Universe With Steve Stewart-Williams
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Us For An Interview With Dr. Steve Stewart-Williams And Discover: How Knowledge Of Our “Human Design” Can Help Us To Make Better Choices I...