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Pete Vs Anxiety!!!!!Psychologist, Writer, Advisor and MentorMy guest today is the NY Times best seller, Gloria Vanderhorst About her I started my practice as a psychologist working with preschool children, mainly boys, as the female teachers saw them as problematic with their exuberance and physical energy and labeled them as hyperactive or attention-deficient. My work resulted in their fathers coming to therapy to explore their emotional angst. I was privileged to see how our culture robs males of access to the full range of emotions necessary for a healthy sense of self and healthy relationships with others. As...2025-07-2949 min
The KAJ Masterclass LIVEAuthor Spotlight: Gloria Vanderhorst – Read, Reflect, Respond | Author's Voice with KAJA special conversation with author Gloria Vanderhorst on her book “Read, Reflect, Respond - The 3 Rs of Growth and Change.”Get the Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/Read-Reflect-Respond-Growth-Change/dp/1633023036=================================👤 *FEATURED GUEST*Gloria K. Vanderhorst, Ph.D. has 50 years of experience helping preschoolers through adults examine emotional needs and heal from trauma. She has worked with individuals, families, groups, and schools. Our brains record experiences from the moment we are born. Our storehouse of experiences can be used to help us or harm us. Too many times, our early histories jump into the present without our awareness and undermine our int...2025-07-2128 min
KAJ Business & Money LIVEAuthor Spotlight: Gloria Vanderhorst – Read, Reflect, Respond | Author's Voice with KAJA special conversation with author Gloria Vanderhorst on her book “Read, Reflect, Respond - The 3 Rs of Growth and Change.”Get the Book Here: https://www.amazon.com/Read-Reflect-Respond-Growth-Change/dp/1633023036=================================👤 *FEATURED GUEST*Gloria K. Vanderhorst, Ph.D. has 50 years of experience helping preschoolers through adults examine emotional needs and heal from trauma. She has worked with individuals, families, groups, and schools. Our brains record experiences from the moment we are born. Our storehouse of experiences can be used to help us or harm us. Too many times, our early histories jump into the present without our awareness and undermine our interac...2025-07-2128 min
Stronger in the Difficult PlacesHow Men Are Conditioned to Emotionally Abandon usWhy do so many women find themselves in relationships where they’re doing all the emotional labor? And what role does childhood—and especially the way we raise boys—play in this dynamic? In today’s powerful episode, Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst joins me to unpack the lifelong impact of early emotional conditioning—particularly for boys. With over 50 years of experience working with individuals, families, and schools, Dr. Gloria brings deep insight into how our earliest experiences shape how we love, relate, and often repeat patterns without even realizing it. We explore why boys are often taug...2025-07-1533 min
Relatable WisdomAre You Living Your Life—Or Someone Else’s? Time for a Reality Check!— Gloria Vanderhorst | Ep 52In this episode, I dive into the idea that "you can be anything you want to be" with my special guest, Gloria Vanderhorst. Gloria is a compassionate psychologist and writer with over 50 years of experience helping people find where they truly belong. We talk about how family expectations and self-doubt can get in the way, and why it's so important to pay attention to our own life experiences. Gloria shares inspiring stories, like how an 80-year-old found new energy through photography and how taking risks and exploring—like "read, reflect, respond"—can open hidden doors within us. We also talk...2025-07-1421 min
Through the Trauma PodcastThe Pressures of Male Emotional ExpressionIn this episode of Through the Trauma Podcast, Amber Larkins speaks with psychologist Gloria Vanderhorst about the unique challenges and pressures faced by boys in today's society. They discuss the importance of emotional expression, the impact of parenting styles, and the role of mentorship in helping boys navigate their emotional development. The conversation also touches on the influence of media and technology on young boys, as well as strategies for fostering open communication between parents and their children. Vanderhorst emphasizes the need for boys to access their full range of emotions and the responsibility of parents and society to...2025-07-1144 min
When "Not Yet" Becomes "Right Now"Defying the Odds: Resilience Through Adversity with Dr. Gloria VanderhorstSend us a textJen speaks with Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming significant challenges, including being born with spina bifida and later facing life-altering circumstances. Gloria discusses her early life, the importance of emotional intelligence, her journey to motherhood and her work with boys and fathers. She emphasizes the need for resilience, the power of emotional expression and the importance of continuing to push through obstacles. Gloria also introduces her book, 'Read, Reflect, Respond,’ which aims to guide readers through personal growth and transformation.Key Takeaways:Gloria's ea...2025-07-0940 min
Been There Got Out PodcastMasculinity & the Emotional Growth of BoysJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Gloria Vanderhorst, a distinguished psychologist whose five decades of experience provide a rich tapestry of insights into the world of male emotional expression. Gloria brings her depth of expertise to the forefront as we examine the constraints American cultural norms place on men's emotional vocabulary, beginning in childhood. Through her work with preschoolers, adolescents, and adults, Gloria unravels the complexities behind societal expectations that often suppress the natural emotional range boys are born with, impacting their capacity to form deep, intimate connections as they mature.Our discussion navigates the critical...2025-07-0435 min
Rooted Within HerLet's Talk All Things Rooted With Gloria VanderhorstJoin us as we talk about overcoming challenges and truly going after your destined desires to ensure you are on the right path to success. Website: www.drvanderhorst.com2025-07-0320 min
The SVee Show: HERstory in the makingGloria's story: Why Your Story MattersToday on The SVee Show, I’m so happy to welcome someone whose personal story and professional work are both incredibly powerful. Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst has spent over 50 years helping people, from preschoolers to adults, navigating trauma and building healthier relationships. Her journey is deeply moving. Born with spina bifida, Gloria’s earliest moments had a ripple effect that she only came to fully understand much later in life. She’s now passionate about helping others make sense of their own past through therapeutic approaches like Internal Family Systems.
She’s also the author of the best-selling book Rea...2025-06-3032 min
Brandon Held - Life is CrazyEpisode 47: Spears to Tears: Why Men Can't Access Their Full Emotional Range with Dr. VanderhorstSend us a textDr. Gloria Vanderhorst reveals how our culture systematically restricts boys' emotional development despite being born with a broader emotional range than girls. She examines the lifelong impact of emotional conditioning on men's relationships and mental health.• Boys naturally have a wider emotional range than girls, but cultural and maternal responses narrow this range from infancy• Mothers unconsciously withdraw when boys express emotions outside maternal comfort zones, teaching boys to limit emotional expression• Society prepares boys to be fighters and providers by systematically cutting off access to tender emotions• Boys exp...2025-06-2042 min
Book 101 ReviewBook 101 Review in its Fifth season, featuring Gloria K Vanderhorst as my guest.Read, Reflect, Respond - The 3 Rs of Growth and Change READ, REFLECT, RESPOND: The 3 Rs of Growth and Change will provide you with stimulating content to READ at your pace. Each piece will encourage you to deeply REFLECT on yourself, your relationships, and the life you want to live. As you RESPOND to each piece, you will discover interesting parts of yourself and your history leading you to grow and create change for the future. The adventure of self-discovery awaits! As you go deeper into the early influences which impact the present you will begin ne...2025-06-1723 min
Heart to Heart with AbagabaGloria Vanderhorst: Psychologist, Writer, Advisor and MentorIn this powerful episode of Heart to Heart with Abagaba, we sit down with a guest whose voice carries the weight of five decades in the field of psychology. A Psychologist, Writer, Advisor, and Mentor, she has spent her life helping others grow—from the earliest stages of childhood to the complex journeys of adulthood.Her current focus is a vital and often overlooked one: the emotional development of boys and men. In a culture that often silences their inner lives, she invites us to reflect on what’s lost—and what can be reclai...2025-05-1528 min
The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – Read, Reflect, Respond – The 3 Rs of Growth and Change by Gloria Vanderhorst
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READ, REFLECT, RESPOND: The 3 Rs of Growth and Change will provide you with stimulating content to READ at your pace. Each piece will encourage you to deeply REFLECT on yourself, your relationships, and the life you want to live. As you RESPOND to each piece, you will discover interesting parts of yourself and your history leading you to grow and create change for the future.
The adventure of self-discovery awaits! As you go...2025-05-011h 04
WITneSSesGloria Vanderhorst on Helping Men Heal, the Psychology Behind Growth, and Her Book Read, Reflect, RespondIn this insightful episode, Ambassador Elisha welcomes Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, psychologist and author of Read, Reflect, Respond:
The Three R's of Growth and Change. Gloria shares how a tough Calculus II class pivoted her path into psychology, her transformative work with men and boys, and why many men struggle with intimacy and emotional expression.
She also reveals how her interactive book helps adults reflect on life-changing moments and embrace personal growth.
Don’t miss her powerful stories and upcoming work on fatherhood and emotional development
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Insurance Matters with Mindy Guisewite11 am Tuesdays, "Insurance Matters," host Mindy Guisewite and Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst talk about real life work and home issues. After practicing Psychology for over 35 years, Dr. Vanderhorst has some incredible insight.
Would you like to know more about why we do the things we do? How do our personal lives cross over into our business lives? What is Generation Y looking from employers of today and what is the new shift in thinking?
You can learn about all of this and more on our show. Go to www.drvanderhorst.com for more information.2012-08-2854 minInsurance Matters with Mindy Guisewite11am Tuesdays with Mindy Guisewite and Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst talk about real life work and home issues. After practicing Psychology for over 35 years, Dr. Vanderhorst has some incredible insight.
Would you like to know more about why we do the things we do? How do our personal lives cross over into our business lives? What is Generation Y looking from employers of today and what is the new shift in thinking?
You can learn about all of this and more on our show. Go to www.drvanderhorst.com for more information.2012-06-2654 min