When East Meets West
Episodes
S1E29_Isolation and Quarantine
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to experience this global pandemic, isolation from others remains a consistent consequence. In this episode, Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin dis...
S1E28_Individualism and Politics
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we end another cycle of a U.S. election, we are all feeling like we’ve had enough. The split between the country during this election cycle was p...
S1E27_Election Stress Disorder
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin discuss what has been called “election stress disorder.” While technically not a real psychological disord...
S1E26_Toxic Positivity
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have all met someone who told us to “look on the bright side” while we were in the midst of a painful or difficult experience. While this sugge...
S1E25_Entitlement
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have all encountered someone who does not have the same respect for the rules as others, or who believes that the rules simply do not apply to them...
S1E24_Stress
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stress is something that everyone experiences, especially in 2020. Although it's common, stress can have a negative effect on our overall well-be...
S1_Bonus_Existentialism and Behaviorism with Robyn Walser, Ph.D.
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special extra episode, our first guest Dr. Robyn Walser joined Dr. Rubin and Dr. Pete for a conversation on existentialism within behaviorism....
S1E23_Polarization and Dialectics
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today the docs discuss one of Dr. Rubin's favorite things in psychology: dialectics! In this episode Dr. Rubin and Dr. Pete break down the effect...
S1E22_Social Inequities
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 has been identified as a year to remember; global pandemic, wild fires, racial tensions at an all time high, earthquakes, and political unrest. I...
S1E21_Control and Behavior
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Has anyone ever called you controlling? On this episode, Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin discuss what it means to be controlling from a western psychological l...
S1E20_Postpartum Challenges
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rubin worked in women's reproductive behavioral health during her time on the east coast, and continues to treat these struggles on the west ...
S1E19_Social Media
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How is your screen time? Check it out before you listen to this episode, because in this episode Dr. Rubin and Dr. Pete address the advantages and dis...
S1E18_Spirituality
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin discuss the difference between religion and spirituality, and how spirituality is often misconstrued, misunderstood, or judged....
S1E17_Uncertainty
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does it ever seem as though life feels too uncertain at times? In this episode, Dr. Rubin and Dr. Pete address the science behind uncertainty, and why...
S1E16_Sport Psychology and COVID
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many of our routines and experiences, including those in the world of sports. Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin discuss the s...
S1E15_Gratitude
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is gratitude exactly? Being thankful or appreciative, or something more? Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin discuss how gratitude can be a part of a Buddhist...
S1E14_Self-Criticism
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All of us have a self-critic inside, whether we like it or not. Dr. Rubin and Dr. Pete use sarcasm and humor as they talk about the role of the brain&...
S1E13_Calm
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to feel calm? Buddhism and Western psychology both aim to cultivate a sense of calm, but often in different ways than we might expect. Dr....
S1E12_Anxiety
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety is a natural emotion that all humans and most, if not all, living beings experience. In this episode, Dr. Rubin leads the conversation on evol...
S1E11_Be Present, Be Brave
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you are addicted to listening to WEMW, you have heard Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin say "be present, be brave" at the sign off of each episode. ...
S1E10_Righteousness and Rigidity
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the docs take a deep dive into how righteousness and rigid thinking affect behavior and interpersonal relationships. Dr. Rubin and Dr...
S1E9_Communication
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you tried to talk to someone who does not share your world views, like wearing a mask or not? In this episode, Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin discuss way...
S1E8_Compassion
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you tried to live with compassion? Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin talk about compassion as a clinical intervention and as a way of life; of course, they ...
S1E7_Vulnerability
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brene Brown became a household sensation after a famous TED talk about her research on vulnerability as a professor of social work in Texas. In this e...
S1E6_Perfectionism
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you consider yourself to be a perfectionist? Dr. Rubin and Dr. Pete reframe the idea of what being a perfectionist is, and discuss whether or not e...
S1E5_Meditation
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have tried to meditate, especially with the increased presence of mindfulness in the West (thanks to more access and knowledge about it via...
S1E4_Race and Power
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For years there have been social issues related to racial inequalities. While this has happened all over the world (e.g., apartheid), the United State...
S1E3_Coping
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt proud that you handled a situation well, easily got over a frustration, or overcame the loss of someone or a pet? You were likely u...
S1E2_Acceptance
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin discuss the practice of acceptance from both western and eastern perspectives. While this concept may seem easy...
S1E1_Introducing the Docs of WEMW
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, you are introduced to Dr. Pete Economou from New Jersey and Dr. Nikki Rubin from California. They met while training in New Jer...
S1_Trailer
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a small taste of Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin, as we bring you When East Meets West.