Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra
Episodes
Anger in Leadership with Dr. Julian Barling PhD and Dr. Simon Rego, PsyD
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showYou’re in a leadership role and the anger bubbles up. Or . . .you’re the subject of the leader...
Short Episode: A Meditation to help with Resentment
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showIn this brief episode I share a helpful meditation / prayer to help with resentment. It has helped...
Navigating Parenting Challenges with Compassion
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis episode was simultaneously recorded by video which can be found on LinkedIn or YouTube (Alexand...
Bravery, Risk and Reward
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the show“God will not have his work made manifest by cowards” Ralph Waldo Emerson. Join us for this ...
Bring back the Family Meal
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showIn this episode I share 1) What research has found about the impact of family meals2) Tips on how...
Agape Love: The Highest Form of Love
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showI consider agape love to be the highest form of love and I’m so excited to share this topic with y...
Affairs
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showAffairs, which soared during COVID, are addictive and can cause harm all around. In this episode...
Meditation and Reaching "The Silence" with Dr. Sean Sullivan
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis episode’s guest is Dr. Sean Sullivan, psychologist and the author of The Mind Master’s Sile...
Forgiveness Series 17: What are the Physical and Emotional Risks of not Forgiving?
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the last of a 17 part series of super brief, stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on t...
Forgiveness Series 16: Can Forgiveness and Justice Happen Together?
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the 16th of a 17 part series of super brief, stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on t...
Forgiveness Series 15: How Often Should One Forgive?
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the 15th of a 17 part series of super brief, stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on t...
Forgiveness Series 14: How Long Does it Take to Get Emotional Relief after Forgiving, if at all?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the 14th of a 17 part series of super brief, stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on t...
Forgiveness Series 13: What if Multiple People have Hurt You, how do You Decide who to Forgive First?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the 13th of a 17 part series of super brief, stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on t...
Forgiveness Series 12: Should I Forgive Immediately or Should I take some Time First?
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the 12th of a 17 part series of super brief stand alone podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on th...
Forgiveness Series 11: Do I Forgive if the Person Continues to Hurt Me?
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is one of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of forgiv...
Forgiveness Series 10: Isn’t Forgiveness just Unhealthy Repression?
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the tenth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of ...
Forgiveness Series 9: “Why is Forgiveness Better than a Neutral Attitude toward the Wrongdoer?”
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the ninth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of ...
Forgiveness Series 8: If I Forgive, I’m Afraid I’ll Forget OR if I Forgive, I’m Afraid I won’t Forget. . .
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the eighth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of...
Forgiveness Series 7: Why is “An Eye for and Eye” not the Best Way?
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the seventh of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic o...
Forgiveness Series 6: What are some of the Criticisms of the Idea of Forgiveness?
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the sixth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of ...
Forgiveness Series 5: What is it to “Work the Forgiveness Muscle?”
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the fifth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of ...
Forgiveness Series 4: Is Forgiveness just about Religion?
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is the fourth of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts (5 - 10 minutes each) on the topic of...
Forgiveness Series 3: What are the two Paradoxes of Forgiveness?
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showI'm excited to share the third of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts on the topic of forg...
Forgiveness Series 2: What are the Benefits of Forgiveness? (What's in it for the Forgiver?)
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showI'm excited to share the second of a 17 part series of super brief podcasts on the topic of for...
Forgiveness Series 1: What is the Definition of Forgiveness?
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showIs there someone from your life that you need to forgive? The following super brief episode is one o...
Intuition with Dr. Paul Coleman
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showI **really** enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Paul Coleman on the topic of intuition. Some of t...
Rejection Sensitivity with Dr. Leslie Becker-Phelps
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThose who are rejection sensitive notice very small slights and interpret them in the worst way. R...
Beth Rom-Rymer on Rabbi Hillel, How to get Big Things Done and the Robber’s Cave Experiment
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showBeth Rom-Rymer, PhD is the Chair and President of the Board of Directors of the National Register of...
Four Practices to Chill Out when Anxiety Creeps In
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis is a “bonus” short form episode offers practical skills that you can apply today so that yo...
Microdosing Bravery
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showWhat is bravery and does bravery always have to be “big?” We have the opportunity to challenge...
On Hair
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis episode is about an area that has *not* been researched very much in psychology, but which I th...
How to Worry Less and Live More
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the show“I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” Mark TwainSpend time w...
Adult ADHD
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showLearn about symptoms of adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), what research has fou...
A Technique for Procrastinators and Avoiders: the 30-20-10
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showIf it’s true that the average American adult has about about five hours of free time per day. . . ...
Dr. Malik Boykin on Black America
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showDr. Boykin and I discuss Black America, and reflect on myths and research about Black America (espec...
Home from College: Advice for Parents and Students
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showIn this show we discuss the push and pull between the budding independence of young adults in colleg...
OCD and “Sticky Thoughts”: How to Become Unstuck with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showAre you narrowing your life by “managing” your worries and obsessions for a good portion of your...
Taming Emotional Flare Ups with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showGet out your pen, there are so many helpful and practical morsels of wisdom offered in this episode!...
Obesity & Weight Loss: Circadian Rhythms, Depression, Bariatric Surgery and More
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showHow can we stop uncontrollable and unintentional weight gain? What can we do about it, what works ...
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showHow do exceptional leaders use emotions to effectively lead and persuade? Enjoy stories and new le...
Rehabilitating the “Forgotten People”: Prisoners
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showIt surprised me to learn that we have over two million people in prison in the United States. The ...
American Unity Radio Podcast (I'm the guest)
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showHistorical figures like George Washington and Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus can teach us about humili...
Steven C. Hayes on Love and Loss
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showGoogle Scholar data ranked Steven C. Hayes among the top 1,500 most cited scholars on the planet, in...
A Primer on LGBTQA+ and Transgender in Athletics
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showIn this episode Dr. Kendahl Shortway shares the results of her recent study entitled: “New Jerse...
Finding the Beauty in Unexpected Circumstances
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showIn this recorded talk Dr. Alexandra shares wisdom from Rumi, Petrarch, Nelson Mandela, positive psyc...
Living Our Values with Tom Russo
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis episode is about identifying our values and living according to them, including strategies to h...
Quarantine: Mental Health for Adults and Children
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showDr. Alexandra, Dr. Michelle Pievsky and Neill Clark share seven practical tips on how to cope with s...
The Love and Psychology of Dogs
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showI so enjoyed this conversation on the “Love and Psychology of Dogs” and am excited to share it w...
Toddler Psychology and Postpartum Blues with Michelle Pievsky, PhD
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showI am grateful to have experienced joy and even bliss when my children were infants and toddlers, but...
Mind Your Microbiota (Gut Health and Mental Health)
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis episode inspired me to change the way I eat and I’m excited to share this topic with others. ...
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showWith compassion and elegance the guest on today’s episode, Dr. Nancy McWilliams, helps listeners u...
Grief
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showGuest Dr. Deb Bernstein (drdebbernstein.com) endured the loss of her young brother, her young romant...
Discuss Dementia
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showDid you know that most people with dementia don’t notice that they’ve had memory loss or persona...
Panaceas for a Panic Attack!
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showYour heart is racing, your hands are tingling, you can’t breathe and you wonder: “Is this a ...
Launching Children and Letting Go
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showTwo days after my first baby Rebecca was born, as I held her, nursed her and loved her so much, I al...
Resilience, Overcoming and Fortitude with Heidi Keller, Ph.D.
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showParents like myself would like to know that their children will “be okay” and bounce back should...
Fatherhood and Identity
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showI am excited to share this episode with you not only because Kevin is a dear friend from college but...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with Dr. Allen Weg
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by having a combination of obsessions (when you...
Borderline Personality Disorder
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showIndividuals identified as having Borderline Personality Disorder may show some or all of these sympt...
Replay of Virtue: Positive Psychology for Your Best Self with Robert McGrath
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showIf you haven’t had a chance to hear this podcast episode I highly recommend it! Fascinating new ...
For Couples: The Second Shift
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showYou and your loved one have each had busy and full working days and you both feel mentally and physi...
Facing the Unknown Part 1
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showWorry about the unknown can take up our precious time and energy. We may feel like the worry is go...
How to Forgive: with Dr. Robert Enright
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showForgiving isn’t excusing or forgetting; it is a decision that gives greater physical and psycholog...
Chronic Pain and the Brain with Dr. Jeff Axelbank
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showI’ve been experiencing chronic pain in my arm very recently which I attributed to overuse from pla...
Your Best Sleep! With Anna Urbaniak
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showIn my podcast Episode 7 entitled “Commitment to Self Care and Self Care for Commitment” I discus...
Staying Civil when Disagreeing over Politics: with Neill Clark
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the show* Learn four ways to have a civil political discussion with someone with whom you disagree.* L...
Virtue: with Robert McGrath, PhD
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThis was a delightful and interesting conversation with Dr. Robert McGrath, psychologist and author....
Psilocybin to Improve Mental Health: with Jennifer Campbell
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showPsilocybin, a hallucinogen derived from certain mushrooms, is receiving a lot of attention lately in...
Imposter Syndrome: with Lauren Todd
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThe esteemed author and poet Maya Angelou once said: “I have written eleven books, but each time I...
Forgiveness: a Rabbi, a Pastor and a Muslim
12 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showI enjoyed this wonderful conversation as we explored the following profound and often perplexing que...
Become More Emotionally Intelligent: A Conversation with Silja Litvin
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showEnjoy our conversation as we span a range of interesting topics within psychology, including: Can we...
The Honeymoon Phase of Love: with Justine Bates-Krakoff, MS
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showThe honeymoon phase of love is one of the greatest human experiences. Learn from this episode: What ...
Seven Precepts for Single Parents
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showPrecepts 1 and 4 are especially for single parents but the rest apply to all parents. I created this...
Commitment for Self Care and Self Care for Commitment LIVE EVENT RECORDING
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showI hope you will enjoy listening to this live event, recorded at my book signing and podcast launch A...
Good Vibrations and the Healing Power of Sound: A Conversation with T Love
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showMusic, a language that everyone understands, has been used in rituals across cultures throughout tim...
When Our Thoughts Get in the Way (and How to Get Relief): An Interview with Dr. Simon Rego, Psychologist
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showMy guest in this episode is Dr. Simon Rego, Chief Psychologist at Montefiore Medical Center of New Y...
Facing Our Fears: An Interview with Dr. Wolf Shipon, Psychologist
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showFor this episode I interview Dr. R. Wolf Shipon, psychologist and author of “One Minute Healing.”...
The Scapegoat in the Workplace, at Funerals and in Families
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showPsychology studies have found that human groups have a tendency to scapegoat, especially during stre...
Ignoring: When to Ignore Children and Adults, a Conversation with Cassandra Hoy
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showWhen we see bad behavior in children and adults, we may feel compelled to "do something," ...
Sex Therapy, Sexual Consent and Grief and Loss: A Conversation with Dr. Deb Bernstein
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Text me a question I might answer through the showIn this episode I share a conversation with Dr. Deb Bernstein, a licensed psychologist who has been ...