The Dr. Joe Show

Psychotherapist, YouTuber, and two-time Canadian jiu-jitsu champion Georgia Dow explains how to stop running from the monsters in your own head, and why asking "if I wasn't afraid, what would I be doing?" is the first step toward real change! Check out Georgia's YouTube channel!

The Pregnancy Police author Dr. Grace Howard reveals how the law treats pregnant people as vessels rather than people through American history, and explains why punishing addiction, miscarriage, and pregnancy outcomes fails everyone it claims to protect. Get your copy of  The Pregnancy Police: Conceiving Crime, Arresting Personhood !

Jake White has never touched drugs and has made that his superpower, with the Vive18 co-founder explaining how modeling substance-free living, validating others daily, and teaching real coping skills can stop addiction before it starts! Check out Jake's podcast, the  Drug Prevention Power Hour !

Harvard physician and cannabis specialist Dr. Peter Grinspoon joins Dr. Joe to reveal how cannabis can help with the pain, insomnia, and anxiety of aging, why the drug war was built on racism rather than science, and what it truly takes to treat addiction with compassion. Get your copy of  Aging Well with Cannabis: Feel Better, Sleep Better, and Live Better with Marijuana and CBD !

Trauma therapist, expert witness, and author Shari Botwin joins Dr. Joe to discuss her book Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse, why PTS'D' is an injury rather than a disorder, how shame keeps survivors silent, and how gratitude, trust, and one caring person can break generational cycles of abuse. Get your copy of  Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse  today!

Writer, actor, and rock singer Cass Caduto joins Dr. Joe to discuss their original play Permanent Solutions , their upcoming audio series Glass Shard Eden, and why talking openly about suicide, mental health, and authenticity is essential to breaking stigma. Learn more about Glass Shard Eden on their GoFundMe !

Sophie Shrand, the award-winning science comedian behind Science with Sophie and a featured Obama Presidential Center Changemaker, joins Dr. Joe to reveal why laughter lowers cortisol, builds trust, and makes us better learners! Be sure to check out  Science with Sophie on YouTube ! 

Former Olympic boxer Danny O'Connor joins Dr. Joe to share his harrowing journey through a 20-year battle with binge eating disorder, and why he wrote Weight Class to give voice to the millions of men suffering in silence. Get your copy of Weight Class: A Fighter's Life-or-Death Battle with An Eating Disorder ! 

Zoe Bradford returns to The Dr. Joe Show to discuss The Company Theatre's production of Jagged Little Pill, a Tony-winning musical that tackles addiction, trauma, and family secrets with honesty, heart, and the unforgettable music of Alanis Morissette. Get your tickets to Jagged Little Pill, running now through August 16 at The Company Theatre !

2nd Act's Ana Bess returns with teaching artist Rachel Tondreault for a powerful conversation about using theatre to address substance use, and how finding your voice on stage can lead to finding yourself in recovery. Learn more about 2nd Act on their website and please consider donating to their GoFundMe !

Dr. Joe takes the mic solo to break down the I-M Approach, exploring how our Home, Social, and Biological Domains, as well as the ic, shape who we are; and why trust, respect, and reminding others of their value are the keys to healing, connection, and change!

Psychotherapist and author John Tsilimparis joins Dr. Joe to reveal how wonder, art, and everyday beauty can help us transform grief into resilience, proving that even in our darkest moments, there is magic to be found. Get your copy of  The Magic in the Tragic !

Comedian, writer, and The Dollop co-host Dave Anthony returns to The Dr. Joe Show to explore over 250 years of American history, political myths, media, community, and how humor, empathy, and curiosity can help us better understand who we are and why we keep repeating the same patterns! Check out  The Dollop  and consider supporting Dave and Gareth on Patreon !

Former school principal, speech pathologist, and author Julianna Burmesch joins Dr. Joe to explore how self-compassion, support, and understanding our triggers can help us break free from the past and reclaim our lives. Preorder your copy of  Life with Less of Me !

Professor Jeffrey Hall, chair of communication studies at the University of Kansas and co-author of The Social Biome, joins Dr. Joe to reveal how our social environments shape our well-being, and why investing in everyday connections is the key to a healthier, more hopeful life! Get your copy of The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us !

HR advisor, pay equity advocate, and author Kenitra "Keni" Dominguez joins Dr. Joe to share how navigating a rare neurological diagnosis taught her the power of self-advocacy, and why she's now helping organizations build more equitable, people-centered workplaces! Pre-order your copy of  Because I Deserve It: What Chronic Illness Taught Me about Finding My Voice in the Healthcare System  and lear...

Divorce consultant and author Karen McNenny joins Dr. Joe to discuss how couples can end a marriage without destroying their family, using compassion, thoughtful communication, and child-centered planning to create a healthier two-home future! Learn more about Karen, get your copy of The Good Divorce, and check out her podcast on her website !

Resilience expert Professor Michael Ungar, PhD joins Dr. Joe to explore how stress, social connection, routine, environment, and feeling valued all shape our ability to adapt, recover, and thrive! Learn more about Dr. Ungar's work on his website and at the Resilience Research Centre !

Author Anne Shaw Heinrich rejoins Dr. Joe to discuss House of Teeth, the third book in her Women of Paradise County series, exploring storytelling, social justice, poverty, morality, family, and the power of staying curious about other people’s lives! Preorder your copy of  House of Teeth !

Retired Army veteran, model, and stand-up comedian Dana Caron joins Dr. Joe to share her journey through military service, gender dysphoria, transition, mental health, and the power of humor, kindness, and understanding people different from ourselves!

Another incredible classmate of Dr. Joe's, author and educator Morgan Baker , joins him to explore how divorce, parenting, empty nesting, and personal reinvention shape our sense of identity, attachment, and joy throughout life’s many transitions! Get your copy of  Emptying the Nest: Getting Better at Goodbyes !

Celebrating their upcoming 50-year class reunion, classmate Thomas "Boysh" Beuscher joins Dr. Joe to reflect on a 35-year career in international education, exploring how cultural diversity, student independence, and respectful engagement shape trust, connection, and growth in young people!

Brian Hampton of Youth For Tomorrow joins Dr. Joe to share his journey from adolescent substance use to recovery and advocacy, exploring how self-esteem, faith, and understanding the I-M Approach can help young people feel valued, build resilience, and make small changes that lead to lasting transformation! Get in touch with Brian by email at brianhampton1980@gmail.com!

Dr. Mel Pohl joins Dr. Joe to explore how trauma, chronic pain, and addiction are deeply interconnected, and how innovative approaches like polyvagal theory and pain reprocessing therapy can help patients feel safe, reduce suffering, and reclaim meaningful lives beyond pain! Learn more about his work and check out his books on his website !

Nurse anesthesiologist Stephanie Leopold and finance executive Aaron Miles, co-founders of KNEW Integrative Health, join Dr. Joe to share how they are blending Western medicine with psychedelic therapies and holistic practices to transform mental health and addiction care from symptom management into deeper, more sustainable healing! Learn more about KNEW on their website and check them out on Fac...