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Transcripts406. Leading for Wellness with Patricia Grabarek and Katina SawyerLeadership so often comes with the pressure to appear strong, composed, and endlessly capable, but that version of leadership is no longer serving us. In this episode, Debbie sits down with Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer, co-authors of Leading for Wellness, for a meaningful conversation about redefining leadership through the lens of wellness, authenticity, and vulnerability.
They share why it’s time to move beyond outdated ideals of stoicism and perfection and how embracing a more human-centered approach, through genuine connection, clear boundaries, and flexible team cultures, can lead to healthier, more productive workplaces. With real-life examples and...2025-05-071h 04TranscriptsThe Doors You Can Open Through Sponsorship with Rosalind ChowSuccess isn’t just about how hard you work. It’s also about who’s advocating for you even when you’re not in the room.
In this episode, Debbie talks with Rosalind Chow, an associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University, about her new book, The Doors You Can Open A New Way to Network, Build Trust, and Use Your Influence to Create a More Inclusive Workplace.
They get into the real difference between mentorship and sponsorship, why both matter, and how having the right sponsor can completely change the game for your career.
Rosalin...2025-04-0200 minTranscriptsBehind the Scenes with UsOff-the-clockers, it’s time to celebrate because Psychologists Off The Clock just hit 400 episodes! 🎉 For this special milestone episode, the cohosts wanted to pull back the curtain on the podcast: why we do it, how it’s changed our lives, behind-the-scenes blunders, keeping the podcast financially afloat, and the incredible friendships we’ve built along the way.
You all sent in questions for the team, and we’re answering them! Wondering how we choose guests or which co-host gets to interview which guest? We’re revealing it all. And as an extra treat, our podcast production manager, Jai, will be...2025-03-2600 minTranscriptsParents Are Stressed: What Do We Do About It? with Emily, Debbie, and our dear friend Yael SchonbrunParental stress is a public health crisis—let’s talk about how to manage it and reclaim balance.2024-12-1800 minTranscriptsThe Anxious Generation? The Conversation We Should Be Having About Kids, Technology, and Mental HealthEmily Edlynn, Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Ellen Galinsky, Devorah Heitner, and Debbie Sorensen provide parents with resources to help their kids navigate the digital world with resilience and confidence.2024-11-2000 minTranscriptsMidlife: From Crisis to Curiosity with Meg McKelvie and Debbie SorensenDebbie Sorensen and Dr. Meg McKelvie on the emotional and psychological shifts of midlife, offering practical tools for embracing this transformative time.2024-10-0200 minTranscriptsDifferently Wired Kids with Deborah ReberDebbie Reber empowers parents of neurodivergent children with tools to navigate challenges while celebrating their child's differences.2024-02-2800 minTranscriptsACT for Burnout with Debbie!Burnout: What is it, how does it show up, and most importantly, how can we overcome it with Debbie Sorensen!2024-01-1700 minTranscriptsGoodbye to Yael with Yael, Debbie and JillJoin us for a special episode of POTC as we bid a bittersweet farewell to our extraordinary cohost, Yael Schonbrun.2023-09-2700 minTranscriptsScreaming on the Inside: The Challenges of American Motherhood with Jessica Grose Let’s end the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers and give them the freedom to make choices that benefit themselves, their children, and their communities. JoinJoin Debbie and Jessica Grose, as they jump deep into the systemic and cultural challenges of modern motherhood.2023-06-0700 minTranscriptsSeven Daily ACT Practices for Living Fully with Diana Hill and Debbie SorensenPractical ACT tools for leading a more fulfilling life and having awareness of your thoughts and emotions.2023-05-0200 minTranscripts295. Buyer Beware: Pseudoscience and the Wellness Industry, featuring Pooja LakshminCo-hosts Debbie, Jill, and Yael, alongside guest Pooja Lakshmin, discuss false promises and misinformation in the wellness industry.2023-03-2200 minTranscriptsA More Just Future with Dolly ChughIn this episode, Dr. Dolly Chugh shares tools from psychology that can help us both reckon with a painful history and build towards a more socially just future.2022-10-1900 minTranscriptsMiddle School Matters with Phyllis FagellA psychology podcast episode about the key skills kids need to thrive in middle school and how parents can help2022-10-1200 minTranscriptsCultivating Friendships in AdulthoodA psychology podcast episode featuring Debbie, Yael, and Adam Dorsay talking about making and keeping friends in adulthood.2022-10-0600 minTranscriptsBonus Episode: Regret with Daniel Pink (excerpt from A Slight Change of Plans podcast)Daniel Pink talks about regret with cognitive scientist Maya Shankar in this brief bonus episode!2022-10-0300 minTranscriptsHow Am I Doing? with Cory YeagerIn this episode, Doc Cory talks with Yael about the importance of having conversations with ourselves and offers questions to get the conversation started.2022-09-2800 minTranscriptsConnection Through Vulnerability with Rikke KjelgaardA personal and vulnerable conversation about connection, community, asking for help, and harnessing psychological flexibility to live a full size life and be a badass2022-09-2300 minTranscripts268. Coping with Suicidal Thoughts with Kathryn H. GordonIt's Suicide Prevention Awareness Month! Dr. Katie Gordon, author of The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook, offers ideas and coping tools.2022-09-1400 minTranscriptsYou Are Not a Horrible Parent with Carla NaumburgIn this episode, Yael and Carla swear a lot while talking about self-compassion for parents.2022-09-0700 minTranscriptsFuture Tense with Tracy Dennis-TiwaryDeveloping a mindset that anxiety is good for you (even though it feels bad) can help you better respond to it in healthier ways.2022-08-3100 minTranscripts265. The Power of Emotions at Work with Karla McLarenKarla McLaren shares her ideas for using emotions to create a healthy and humane workplace culture.2022-08-2400 minTranscripts264. Raising Intuitive Eaters with Sumner Brooks and Amee SeversonJill interviews two experts on how to raise kids to reject toxic diet culture and develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.2022-08-1800 minTranscriptsRelationships with Emotionally Immature People with Lindsay GibsonIn this episode, Yael talks with therapist Lindsay Gibson about how to heal from distant, rejecting, or self-involved parents2022-08-1000 minTranscripts262. Hope and Values in Dark Times with UsDebbie, Yael, Jill, and Michael come together to discuss the psychological impact of today's difficult times, how to foster hope, and practical advice for navigating our challenging world.2022-08-0300 minTranscriptsThe Secret Life of Secrets with Michael SlepianOn this episode, Yael and Michael Slepian discuss the value in sharing as well as the impact on wellbeing and relationships of keeping secrets.2022-07-2700 minTranscripts260. Health Anxiety with Karen Lynn CassidayIf you feel anxious about health (your own or someone else's), you're not alone! Learn about Health Anxiety with Dr. Karen Lynn Cassiday, author of Freedom from Health Anxiety!2022-07-2000 minTranscriptsRethinking Delusions with Victoria SheperdOn this episode, Victoria Sheperd joins Psychologists Off the Clock to explain why delusions often serve an important function and why we should get curious and compassionate about them.2022-07-1300 minTranscripts258. How to Have a Kid and a Life with Erika SouterParenting expert Erika Souter and Jill discuss the challenges mothers often face in their parenting journey and provide practical, realistic advice for facing those challenges.2022-07-0600 minTranscriptsThe Gift of Being Ordinary with Ron SiegelIn this episode, Yael talks with Dr. Ron Siegel about the addiction to self-esteem, what genetic analysis says about social comparison, practices for embracing and savoring your ordinariness.2022-06-2900 minTranscripts256. Social Justice Parenting with Traci BaxleyDebbie talks with Dr. Traci Baxley about her book on Social Justice Parenting and how to create a pro-justice home.2022-06-2300 minTranscripts255. Influence is Your Superpower with Zoe ChanceOn this episode, Zoe Chance shares science-backed tips for becoming more influential and using your influence for good.2022-06-1500 minTranscripts254. Cultivating Compassion for a Lasting Connection with Michaela ThomasJill and Michaela discuss the role of giving and receive compassion to build a healthy committed relationship2022-06-0800 minTranscriptsFree Range Kids with Lenore SkenazyOn this episode, Yael and Lenore Skenazy discuss the data behind how trusting your kids more and giving them more independence allows them to better grow into capable, confident, and happy adults.2022-06-0100 minTranscripts252. Getting the Help You Need, with UsIn this co-host episode, Yael, Debbie, and Jill discuss identifying appropriate help, asking for help, and overcoming common barriers to asking for help.2022-05-2500 minTranscripts251. Wonder with Frank KeilJill interviews psychologist Frank Keil about the experience of wonder: why we lose it and how to get it back.2022-05-1800 minTranscripts250. Anxiety and Perfectionism with Clarissa OngA conversation with Dr. Clarissa Ong, co-author of the book The Anxious Perfectionist: How to Manage Perfectionism-Driven Anxiety Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.2022-05-1200 minTranscriptsHow to Be Single & Happy with Jenny TaitzIn 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 a dating app. But despite all this dating, experiences of loneliness are on the rise, and three out of five U.S. adults report lacking companionship or feeling left out or poorly understood. Dr. Jenny Taitz, author of How to be Single and Happy, is passionate about helping others live meaningful, value-based lives, regardless of their relationship status. On this episode of POTC, she and Yael discuss the central challenges faced by unhappily single...2022-05-0400 minTranscripts248. Let’s Talk About Sex & Intimacy with Zoë KorsIt'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 (and often completely incorrect, unworkable, or dysfunctional) views about how we should express ourselves sexually. Zoë Kors, author of Radical Intimacy, is a sex and intimacy coach who is passionate about opening up this conversation to help people develop healthier sexuality and intimacy. On this episode of POTC, Yael and Zoë discuss the stigma and awkwardness we often feel around discussions about sex, Zoë’s Radical Intimacy model of sexual wellbeing, strategies for getting...2022-04-2700 minTranscripts247. Find Your Unicorn Space with Eve RodskyIn this psychology podcast, Jill interviews Eve Rodsky about carving out creative time separate from being in the roles of parent, partner, and professional2022-04-2100 minTranscripts246. Burnout and Boundaries with Tammie ChangPhysician Tammie Chang talks to us about burnout prevention and setting boundaries.2022-04-1300 minTranscriptsFamily Firm with Emily OsterDr. Emily Oster, author of The Family Firm, Expecting Better and Cribsheet, has dedicated her career to discovering the hard, data-backed truths about parenting strategies. In this episode of POTC, she delivers some of those parenting truths to you. Emily then delights Yael by going beyond the world of data-driven parenting to discuss how to ask good questions in complicated parts of life (and how to answer them!). Emily also shares tools for gathering good information from the media—even if you aren't someone with a science background. Join the conversation as Yael and Emily discuss The Family Firm and ma...2022-04-0600 minTranscripts244. What You Feel Is Not All There Is with Aprilia WestDr. Aprilia West shares how to respond to emotions effectively and become a boss-level choice maker!2022-03-3000 minTranscriptsMotivation to Get it Done with Ayelet FishbachLearn about the science of goal setting, building motivation, and how to get things done in this conversation with Dr. Ayelet Fishbach.2022-03-2400 minTranscripts242. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management with Oliver BurkemanJoin this meaningful conversation with Oliver Burkeman about how to make the most of your time in the roughly 4,000 weeks you'll live!2022-03-1600 minTranscripts241. Emotion Coaching Skills for Families with Mindy Solomon (EFFT Part 2 of 2)We continue the conversation on Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) with Dr. Mindy Solomon on Emotion Coaching Skills.2022-03-0900 minTranscripts240. Talking to Kids and Teens with Big Feelings with Adele LaFrance (EFFT Part 1 of 2)Dr. Adele LaFrance shares skills from Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to help parents and caregivers handle big emotions effectively.2022-03-0200 minTranscripts239. Edit Your Story, Change Your Life with Lori GottliebAn interview with best selling author, Lori Gottlieb, about how to edit our unhelpful narratives so we may grow in our relationships, lives, and well being.2022-02-2400 minTranscripts238. Values During Times of Transition (with Us)Jill, Yael, and Debbie talk all about values!2022-02-1700 minTranscripts237. Farewell to Diana Hill: Appreciations, Regrets and HopesIn 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 co-hosts. Listen in to learn how they continue to apply ACT strategies to their lives and where Diana Hill is headed on her new podcast Your Life in Process.2022-02-1000 minTranscripts236. Mental Health and Flourishing with Margaret ChisolmDr. Margaret Chisolm, professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins, talks with us about mental illness, stigma, and pathways to flourishing.2022-02-0200 minTranscriptsThe Urge with Carl Erik FisherAccording to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, since 2000, the United States has experienced over 700,000 deaths due to drug overdose. Addiction and substance use disorders are at the root of this enormous loss, and about half of people who struggle with substance use disorder will experience some mental health disorder during their life. And vice versa—many individuals struggling with mental health disorders also struggle with various forms of addiction.
Carl Erik Fisher, author of The Urge: Our History of Addiction, has expertise in law, ethics, and policy related to psychiatry and neuroscience. His personal struggle with addiction in co...2022-01-2600 minTranscriptsGrounded to Soar into 2022 with Brad StulbergAs 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 succeeding or attaining those goals, striving to feel the “high” that accompanies that success. But this kind of approach can unwittingly interfere with healthy and sustainable success.
Brad Stulberg, author of The Practice of Groundedness, has dedicated his career to understanding and fostering a healthier, more sustainable model of success. An expert in organizational behavior and public health, Brad suggests that constantly striving for and focusing on reaching the peak is neither a heal...2022-01-0500 minTranscripts227. The Science of Happy with Sonja LyubomirskyMost 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 be happy? But what exactly is happiness? And how do we get more of it? Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., has dedicated her career to studying human happiness, and on this episode of POTC, she joins Yael to answer this question and more! Join us in this episode to learn the empowering practice of cultivating your own happiness through practical, evidence-based strategies today!
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The evidence-based strategies Yael and Diana use to foster happiness...2021-12-0200 minTranscripts223. Mom Brain Returns with Ilyse Dobrow DiMarcoMoms are frequently expected to wear many hats. While juggling the numerous responsibilities, mothers must also deal with the cognitive overload many refer to as “Mom Brain”. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, Ph.D., author of Mom Brain, is a clinical psychologist specializing in working with moms struggling with the overwhelm that comes with parenting young children. On this episode of POTC, Yael and Ilyse discuss evidence-based strategies mothers can use to overcome some of the innumerable challenges of parenthood. Listen in today for expert-approved strategies to managing feelings of overwhelm, clarifying your newfound values as a parent, and much, much more!
List...2021-11-0300 minTranscripts218. Off the Clock with UsIf 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 countries, 6 states, and lots of interests. Join us in a special episode celebrating our off-mic team members, 1.5 million downloads, and discussing what we are up to and what matters most to us.
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What the team is really like behind the scenesWhat the team looks for in a good podcast episodeWhat the team is readingThe different ways co-hosts prepare for interviewsHow each time member would spend their days if th...2021-10-0600 minTranscriptsRedefining Rich with Shannon HayesWe 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, richness serves many functions. At its best, wealth-growing can be incredibly rewarding and lend itself to an enriched quality of life. But there's another side to wealth. Striving for richness can hook you into an unsustainable cycle of overwork, unfulfilled desire, stagnation, and even persistent unhappiness. Shannon Hayes, Ph.D., author of Redefining Rich, is a sustainable farmer, entrepreneur, cafe owner, and the Chef and CEO of Sap Bush Hollow Farm, LLC. She has spent...2021-09-2900 minTranscripts214. How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Jerks with Melinda Wenner MoyerWorried 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 fun to be around, let alone to parent around. In this episode of POTC, Yael and Melinda Wenner Moyer, author of How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes, discuss what kinds of behavior to be concerned about, the risk factors for assholery, and evidence-based practices for intervening with asshole behavior. Listen in to this episode for practical advice on identifying the function of asshole behavior, instilling theory of mind, setting the...2021-09-0800 minTranscripts211. Subtract with Leidy KlotzAt 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.” Biggering, it turns out, is the default setting for most of us. For years, Leidy Klotz, author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, has studied how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. Both his research and the Once-ler’s tale relay similar sentiments: we gravitate towards adding and systematically neglect subtracting. This remains true even when subtracting might add considerable value to...2021-08-1800 minTranscripts210. Strategies for Becoming Safely Embodied with Deirdre FayIn recent years, mindfulness has become a buzzword in Western culture. A recent study by the CDC found that mindfulness was the fastest growing trend in complementary healthcare, and more than merely a buzzword, mindfulness is currently a multibillion dollar industry. Deirdre Fay, author of Becoming Safely Embodied, has dedicated her career to exploring the intersection of trauma, attachment, and yoga and meditation. In this episode of POTC, Diana and Deirdre discuss her radically positive approach to healing trauma and provide practical strategies for becoming safely embodied. Join us in this episode for real-time yoga practices, evidence-based mindfulness skills, and...2021-08-1100 minTranscriptsThe Art of Managing PressureThe Olympic Games provide excellent examples of people under pressure. This pressure has led to some inspiring wins, and one can only imagine the pride parents of Olympic medalists must have when watching their child succeed. However, pressure can also negatively impact one’s performance - leading to disappointment, anxiety, and hopelessness. In this episode of POTC, Yael and Dr. Hank Weisinger, author of The Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure, discuss how “stress” and “pressure” are often used synonymously but lead to very different outcomes. In fact, the APA defines stress as the physiological or psychological response to internal or external s...2021-08-0400 minTranscripts207. Burnout with Debbie and JillThe World Health Organization includes burnout in its International Classification of Diseases and defines it as work-induced stress leading to exhaustion and cynicism. If you find yourself experiencing symptoms of burnout, you might try many things to get rid of them. For example, you might try engaging in large amounts of rest, meditation, or relaxation exercises. In contrast, you might try to rid yourself of burnout symptoms by engaging in even more work. Each of these strategies would likely provide you with some short-term relief, but eventually the symptoms of burnout would reemerge, leaving you just as exhausted and cynical...2021-07-2100 minTranscriptsThriving with Michele BorbaChildren and their parents have struggled mightily with mental health during the pandemic. Now, in this new phase of the pandemic, we are beginning to rebuild and re-envision our lives with bravery and resilience. Michele Borba, Ed.D. is an internationally renowned educator, award-winning author, and parenting child expert recognized for her solution-based strategies to strengthen children’s character, resilience, and reduce peer cruelty. In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Yael and Michele discuss Thriving and the character strengths it takes to be one. Join us to learn practical strategies proven to help children build those character strengths an...2021-07-0700 minTranscripts204. Ageless with Andrew SteeleIn 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 market is certainly due to ageism, pseudoscience, and harmful marketing practices. However, ideas around aging (and the way it’s portrayed in media and marketing) seem to be changing for the better, and some anti-aging techniques are showing great promise. Dr. Andrew Steele, author of Ageless, has dedicated his professional career to identifying factors that age us. In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, he and Diana discuss the science behind why we grow old and th...2021-06-3000 minTranscripts203. The Unbreakable Student with Nic HooperFor many years now, college students have been experiencing a mental health crisis. The events of the past year have only worsened this crisis, and according to experts, it’s not getting better. Transitioning from adolescence into adulthood while simultaneously transitioning from high-school to university living is never going to be easy, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be meaningful and worthwhile. Dr. Nic Hooper, an expert in clinical psychology, wrote The Unbreakable Student as a guide to help students navigate these transitions in meaningful, value-informed ways. On this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Nic and Debbie discus...2021-06-2300 minTranscripts201. Fierce Compassion with Kristin NeffKristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, teaching us that compassion involves kindness, mindfulness and common humanity. In her new book, Fierce Self-Compassion, Kristin explores the balance between tender self-compassion and action oriented self-compassion.
“Sometimes compassion means standing up, saying, ‘no, you are treating me unfairly’ and setting boundaries.”Kristin Neff
In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Diana and Kristin discuss the duality of self-compassion, women and anger, and the inner power needed to stand up and protect what you care about. Listen in and harness your kindness, claim your power, and thrive today!
Listen and L...2021-06-0900 minTranscripts198. Break the Good Girl Myth with Majo MolfinoFor generations, girls have been taught a certain set of rules. These rules are rooted in harmful, patriarchal ideas about what it means to be feminine. Followers of these rules may be referred to as “Good Girls,” and though following these rules makes us more palatable for society, it makes us quieter, less powerful members of society as well. In fact, inflexibly following these rules can prevent women from engaging with the full extent of their feminine power. Join Jill and Majo Molfino, women’s leadership expert and author of Breaking the Good Girl Myth, as they talk about five “Good Gir...2021-05-1900 minTranscripts197. Influence and Adventure with Jon LevyDebbie talks with behavioral scientist Jon Levy about his new book You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence.2021-05-1100 minTranscriptsACT Daily with Diana Hill and Debbie SorensenOur mission at Psychologists Off the Clock is to bring evidence-based psychological treatments and practices to the public. One of our favorite treatments is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT, pronounced as one word).
In this episode, ACT experts, authors, and POTC co-hosts Diana and Debbie discuss how you can use ACT to get unstuck and thrive! Diana and Debbie's new book, ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, breaks ACT processes and strategies down into simple, fun, and actionable steps. Yael chats with Debbie and Diana about how you can start implementing ACT...2021-04-2800 minTranscripts193. Heal Unhealthy Striving with Diana and YaelThroughout the past year, many of us have redefined what it means to “work hard” or “strive” in our own lives. The pandemic and the accompanying social distancing mandates have challenged us to work and live much differently than ever before. For many, this has meant striving more than ever to simultaneously be the perfect employee, parent, partner, or etc. Though striving can often be healthy, many times we engage in unhealthy striving that can leave us feeling exhausted and chronically burnt out. In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Yael and Diana, co-author with Debbie of ACT Daily Journal...2021-04-1400 minTranscripts192. Happier With Tal Ben-ShaharHappiness is tricky. Poets, philosophers, and musicians have written about this emotion throughout history, yet most of us would struggle to define it if asked. In fact, psychologists and other mental health professionals often abandon the topic for pathology. In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Yael and Tal Ben-Shahar, happiness expert and author of the best-selling book, Happier, discuss happiness and what it means to be happy in today’s world. Pause a moment and take inventory of your emotions. What shows up? What’s missing? Join us in this episode, and take a step toward embracing and maki...2021-04-0700 minTranscripts191. Conversations that Connect with AJ HarbingerMeaningful social connection does not always come naturally. And during the pandemic, it has been extra challenging to learn how to connect while at a distance. AJ Harbinger offers strategies to relate in deeper ways, on and off the screen. Many of us have felt isolated during the pandemic, and yet, it’s anxiety-provoking to re-open again! In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Diana and AJ Harbinger, co-founder of The Art of Charm, Inc, provide expert insights on connecting with people through vulnerable, authentic conversation. Together they discuss the importance of sitting with silence, how to let your va...2021-03-3100 minTranscripts190. ACT for Suicide Prevention with Sean BarnesMental health clinicians want to alleviate human suffering and do what we can to help prevent suicide. And yet, like many stigmatized topics, suicide is often avoided in conversations - including clinical conversations. Basic behavioral science tells us that we humans tend to avoid painful stimuli, and thanks to the double-edged sword of verbal behavior, painful stimuli (like conversations about suicide and suffering) can be both physical and psychological. Suicide stigmatization, as well as uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, can keep even the most experienced clinicians and providers from effectively helping their clients who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
In...2021-03-2400 minTranscripts189. Imposter Syndrome with Jill and DebbieImposter syndrome involves doubting your abilities or skills, and can often leave high-achieving people feeling fraudulent or undeserving of their achievements. In fact, this syndrome has affected some of the most renowned celebrities (e.g., Lady Gaga), CEO’s (e.g., Howard Schultz), and a few of our favorite podcast co-hosts. In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, two of our high-achieving co-hosts, Jill and Debbie, rely on both their personal experiences and empirical evidence in their discussion of imposter syndrome.
Fellow imposters and frauds, please join us to learn more about imposter syndrome, and get some practical advice fo...2021-03-1700 minTranscripts188. Unwinding Anxiety with Judson BrewerAnxiety 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 fear, but it only leads to more anxiety and stress in the long term. In this episode Diana sits down with Dr. Jud Brewer, neuroscientist and author of Unwinding Anxiety, for a second time! They explore a fresh, science-backed perspective on anxiety. According to Dr. Jud, anxiety is a habit loop, and there are simple strategies to break the cycle. Listen in for some practical advice on how to unwind your anxiety today!
List...2021-03-1000 minTranscripts184. Getting Past Affairs and Other Relationship Betrayals with Kristina Coop GordonValentine’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 especially difficult for individuals who’ve experienced an affair or other significant relationship betrayal.
In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Yael and Dr. Kristina Coop Gordon, co-author of Getting Past the Affair and Helping Couples Get Past the Affair, discuss affairs, major relationship betrayals, and how you CAN (contrary to a common cultural message) heal and get past them. So grab your a box of Valentine’s candy and join us to learn abo...2021-02-1000 minTranscripts183. Permission to Feel: Emotional Intelligence with Marc BrackettEmotional Intelligence is not really about feeling better but, rather, it’s about getting better at feeling. In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Debbie and Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel, discuss practical skills you can use to better understand your emotions, and respond to them effectively. Emotional intelligence is often neglected in pursuit of what some refer to as “rational thinking.” However, emotional intelligence skills can actually help with thinking - and might even save you time and money. Find out how in this episode, and le...2021-02-0300 minTranscripts182. Do More With Less: How to Stretch in Work and Life with Scott SonensheinThere's a common belief that to be more successful we need more resources — that we should earn more money, acquire more resources, accomplish more, spend more time, and expand our network of people. But when we focus on chasing down additional resources rather than using those already at our disposal, we are rarely satisfied with our work, and may in fact be less successful in the long run. Instead, could it be possible to do more with less?
In this week’s episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Debbie and Dr. Scott Sonenshein, author of Stretch and coauthor with Marie Kond...2021-01-2700 minTranscripts181. Stop Avoiding Stuff with Matt BooneIn 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 to avoid discomfort. In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Jill and Matt Boone, co-author of Stop Avoiding Stuff, discuss avoidant behavior and how to address it with skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Make a committed action and join us in this episode to learn more about what you might be avoiding and how to respond instead!
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Jill and Debbie’s personal encounters with “doom scrolling” and other behaviors that feel good in th...2021-01-2000 minTranscriptsHow to Be An Adult in Relationships with Dave RichoAttention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and allowing. These five words (Richo's "Five A’s") are necessary ingredients to any healthy relationship, but many of us don’t start off with them in our relationship pantry. In this episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, co-host Yael is joined by Dr. Dave Richo, author of How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving. Join us as Yael and Dave discuss the power of the Five A’s. You'll learn how fulfilling these needs affects both our personal growth and our behavior in relationships. So grab your partner (and your i...2021-01-0600 minTranscripts177. Mind-Body Practices for Stress and Overwhelm with Rebekkah LaDyneWe 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 episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Rebekkah LaDyne explains how both our minds and our bodies learn from stressful experiences. Rebekkah talks with our co-host, Debbie, about how undersupported, overwhelming, and unwanted life events can dictate how we respond to future stress and overwhelm. The learning that takes place in those events can get in the way of effective responding for years to come. Bring your mind and your body, and join...2020-12-2300 minTranscripts173. Confidence, Self-Doubt, and Overcoming Limitations with Michael HeroldIn his TEDx talk, Michael Herold, public speaker, confidence coach, and podcaster extraordinaire, says, “Things you will achieve in your life, you will achieve because of your disability, not in spite of it.” In this week’s episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, Michael talks with Debbie and Yael about confidence, self-doubt, and overcoming limitations.
Limitations are all around us. These might be thoughts about how unqualified we are, feelings of anxiety, or even physical disabilities such as spinal muscular atrophy, but Michael Herold has some good news. We can overcome the limitations that come from our own heads, by taking...2020-11-2500 minTranscripts169. Microaggressions, Mental Health Disparities, and Racial Trauma with Monnica WilliamsMicroaggressions. These small, often unintentional acts of racism are probably affecting you more than you know! In this week’s podcast episode, Dr. Monnica Williams, author of Managing Microaggressions: Addressing Everyday Racism in Therapeutic Spaces and co-author of Eliminating Race-Based Mental Health Disparities: Promoting Equity and Culturally Responsive Care across Settings, and our co-host Debbie discuss microaggressions in therapy spaces, race-based mental health disparities, and racial trauma. Join us for an informative episode, where we can grow and learn together!
"Good people can and do commit acts of racism."Dr. Monnica Williams
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What microaggressions are and why they’...2020-10-2800 minTranscripts167. Get Curious and Change Unhealthy Habits with Judson BrewerWe all have unhelpful habits, and whether you overeat, use substances, or worry, you may have noticed these habits have gotten worse lately. In this episode, Diana joins Dr. Judson Brewer (Dr. Jud), neuroscientist and author of The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits, for a fascinating conversation about why stress makes our habits and addictions worse. Additionally, they talk about what’s happening in your brain when you’re caught in these habits, and how to unhook from even the trickiest ones using mindfulness and curi...2020-10-1400 minTranscripts166. How to Manage Multiple Life Roles Skillfully with Sarah ArgenalDr. 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 do when you’re in charge of many brains in many heads? What happens when you’re in charge of steering many feet (some of which have tiny shoes) traveling in many different directions? Is there any room left to choose?
In this week’s episode, Sarah Argenal, author of The Whole SELF Lifestyle for Working Parents: A Practical 4-Step Framework to Defeat Burnout and Escape Survival Mode for Good, discusses her framework t...2020-10-0800 minTranscripts164. Pandemic Stress: Strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Debbie and DianaIf you are experiencing Pandemic Stress, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help! This is a stressful time for most of us; the mental health aftermath of a pandemic is sometimes called a "second pandemic" because of the rise of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. And in addition to fear of the coronavirus itself, we are currently facing other major, global stressors like climate change, forest fires, systemic racism, economic uncertainty, and political divisiveness. No wonder so many of us are exhausted!
In this podcast episode, co-hosts Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen discuss Pandemic Stress and give examples of how they...2020-09-2200 minTranscripts160. Schooling at Home, Pandemic Pods, And Socially Just Parenting With Jen LumanlanParenting is stressful right now. This is because we are educating our kids at home while juggling work with limited childcare. We are also navigating difficult, important conversations about racism, the pandemic, and world events. How can we regain our sanity and parent in a way that is meaningful? Join us for a conversation with Jen Lumanlan, a child development expert and podcast host from Your Parenting Mojo. During this episode, we explore homeschooling, pandemic pods, and socially just parenting.
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How Diana and Debbie are navigating school at homeHomeschooling strategies that foster deep learning and keep kids e...2020-08-3000 minTranscripts154. Healthcare Professional Wellbeing with Abbie Beacham, Kerry Makin-Byrd, and Bernard Chang (Part 2)Healthcare professionals usually choose their careers because patient care is meaningful; most want to make a positive impact and help others. However, with a broken healthcare system and unending occupational stressors, burnout is all-too-common, sometimes resulting in tragic consequences. Join Debbie for Part 2 of a rich two-part series with health psychologist Dr. Abbie Beacham, a clinical psychologist/trauma expert Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd, and Dr. Bernard Chang, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University, on the wellbeing of healthcare providers. Part 2 is about strategies for refueling for the deeply meaningful work providers do.
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Strategies, strategies, strategies…Th...2020-07-2400 minTranscripts148. Solitary Confinement and Criminal Justice Reform with Taylor PendergrassCriminal Justice Reform is an important, and often overlooked element of Racial Justice. In the U.S., Black men are significantly more likely to be incarcerated. Individuals in the criminal justice system are likely to experience inhumane and dehumanizing practices, including solitary confinement. Severe social isolation can have a harmful long-term impact on physical and mental health.
In this eye-opening episode, Debbie speaks with Taylor Pendergrass, an ACLU lawyer dedicated to criminal justice reform and co-editor of Six by Ten: Stories from Solitary. The book includes a collection of the rarely heard personal stories of people who have experienced long-term s...2020-06-2400 minTranscripts146. Parental Burnout with Lisa CoyneBurnout. It can happen at work, and it can happen to parents, too. Nowadays, with the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are especially stressed. They are navigating new roles and demands while trying to parent, teach their kids, and provide for their families. All of this with no childcare breaks. It’s the perfect storm for Parental Burnout.
In this episode, Dr. Lisa Coyne, a parenting and child expert at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, speaks with Debbie about signs of parental burnout. She offers practical strategies to help. Dr. Coyne gives suggestions for talking with children and teenagers about the emotional as...2020-06-1400 minTranscripts138. Exploring Existence and Purpose: Existentialism with Robyn WalserMany therapists have had clients who question the purpose of existence, or who are waiting until things change to start living life fully. As Dr. Robyn Walser gently reminds us in her latest book, The Heart of ACT: Developing a Flexible, Process-Based, and Client-Centered Practice Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, each moment spent waiting is another moment of life gone by. In this episode, Dr. Robyn Walser, a frequent guest of the podcast, and Debbie explore the power of connecting with our own mortality and existence, in order to cultivate a greater sense of aliveness and remind us to do...2020-04-3000 minTranscriptsWork, Parenting, and Partnership Collide During QuarantineWe are facing an unprecedented challenge of how to work, parent, homeschool, and partner in the time of the Coronavirus Pandemic. During this tragedy, many of us have felt overwhelmed by the nuts and bolts of maintaining our most important life roles. In this episode, Yael and Diana draw from psychology research, personal experience, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We discuss strategies to keep our heads above water in each of our life roles while keeping an eye towards finding slivers of possibility to support our work, parenting, and relationships during this quarantine.
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How to soothe...2020-04-0100 minTranscripts131. COVID-19 Anxiety, Cultivating Safeness, and Polyvagal Theory with Stephen PorgesStress 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 physiology of threat and strategies to boost feelings of safeness, especially with COVID-19 anxiety. Through the lens of Polyvagal theory, Dr. Porges and Diana explore what it means to be human in the face of infectious disease, trauma, and global uncertainty.
“To be able to be supportive to those who are around us if they're feeling anxious or uncomfortable, we can't just say to them, ‘forget it, it's not important.’ Polyvagal Theory says o...2020-03-1500 minTranscripts91. Disability as a Form of Diversity with Erin AndrewsDisability is an experience that millions of people have, and yet it is often overlooked in discussions related to diversity and inclusivity. Today Debbie talks with Dr. Erin Andrews, a rehab psychologist and advocates for disabilities rights.
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Why it’s okay to #SayTheWord Disability.How our attitudes related to Disability can contribute to stigma and shame.Disability culture, and models of Disability.Disability issues Related to parenting and children.How we could do better, and why we need to!
Photo purchased from PhotoAbility , a source of Disability-Affirmative stock photos!
About Dr. Erin Andrews:
Dr. Erin Andrews is a cli...2019-05-2600 min
Psychologists Off the ClockMeet The HostsWant To Learn More About The Psychologists Off The Clock Co-Hosts Curious About Why We Do This Podcast? Interested In Hearing About Our Career Paths And Our Lives Outside Of Work? Join Us For A Very Special Episode With Our Co-Hosts, Drs. Debbie Sorensen, Diana Hill, And Yael Schonbrun!
In this episode, we welcome our new co-host Dr. Yael Schonbrun! Yael is an assistant professor at Brown University, a clinical psychologist in private practice, writer, and mother of three. Yael, Debbie and Diana share about the values we are living by doing this podcast, our background and training in clinical p...2018-06-0530 minPsychologists Off the ClockMeet The HostsWant To Learn More About The Psychologists Off The Clock Co-Hosts Curious About Why We Do This Podcast? Interested In Hearing About Our Career Paths And Our Lives Outside Of Work? Join Us For A Very Special Episode With Our Co-Hosts, Drs. Debbie Sorensen, Diana Hill, And Yael Schonbrun!
In this episode, we welcome our new co-host Dr. Yael Schonbrun! Yael is an assistant professor at Brown University, a clinical psychologist in private practice, writer, and mother of three. Yael, Debbie and Diana share about the values we are living by doing this podcast, our background and training in clinical p...2018-06-0530 minPsychologists Off the ClockFlourish in the New Year (Part 2)Do You Want To Transform Your Health In The New Year? Are You Longing For A More Meaningful, Engaged, And Connected Life? Are You Ready To Move From Surviving to Thriving? Then Join Us For Part 2 Of Our Two-Part Series On Flourishing!
Recently the field of psychology has been shifting away from medical models of pathology toward models of wellbeing. Positive psychology researcher Dr. Barbara Fredrickson defines "flourishing" as living "within an optimal range of human functioning, one that connotes goodness, growth, and resilience." In Part 2 of Flourishing, Drs. Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen will continue with the last 4 principles o...2017-01-1044 minPsychologists Off the ClockFlourish in the New Year (Part 2)Do You Want To Transform Your Health In The New Year? Are You Longing For A More Meaningful, Engaged, And Connected Life? Are You Ready To Move From Surviving to Thriving? Then Join Us For Part 2 Of Our Two-Part Series On Flourishing!
Recently the field of psychology has been shifting away from medical models of pathology toward models of wellbeing. Positive psychology researcher Dr. Barbara Fredrickson defines "flourishing" as living "within an optimal range of human functioning, one that connotes goodness, growth, and resilience." In Part 2 of Flourishing, Drs. Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen will continue with the last 4 principles o...2017-01-1044 minPsychologists Off the ClockHabits: The Science of Behavior Change (Part 1)Do You Have Behaviors You Want To Increase Or Decrease? Do You Start Off Strong, But Then Give Up On Making Changes In Your Life? Are You Looking For Concrete Strategies To Maintain Your Efforts In Healthier Living, Relationships And Work? Join Us!
In this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock, Drs. Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen discuss how willpower is not a useful tool in behavior change, how to use values to guide your behaviors, and strategies to establish "tiny habits" that you can maintain long term.
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About BJ Fogg's "motivation wave" and...2016-11-2149 minPsychologists Off the ClockHabits: The Science of Behavior Change (Part 1)Do You Have Behaviors You Want To Increase Or Decrease? Do You Start Off Strong, But Then Give Up On Making Changes In Your Life? Are You Looking For Concrete Strategies To Maintain Your Efforts In Healthier Living, Relationships And Work? Join Us!
In this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock, Drs. Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen discuss how willpower is not a useful tool in behavior change, how to use values to guide your behaviors, and strategies to establish "tiny habits" that you can maintain long term.
In this Episode you will learn:
About BJ Fogg's "motivation wave" and...2016-11-2149 min