House on Fire

In this episode of House on Fire, Dr. Stefanie Sugar and Jordan Reid explore the wide spectrum of parental anxiety, from fears about serious safety threats to everyday worries about movies, sleepovers, and growing independence. They discuss how the line between protective parenting and fear-based parenting isn’t black-and-white, but shaped by each child’s personality, resilience, sensitivity, and...

Loneliness is something many of us experience, even when we’re not technically alone. In this episode of House on Fire, Dr. Stefanie Sugar and Jordan Reid unpack what loneliness looks like in adulthood, why it can show up in relationships, and how cultural narratives and social media shape our sense of connection. Bringing DBT skills into the conversation, they explore mindfulness, judgment, and o...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and what makes it such a powerful, skills-based approach to emotional well-being. Dr. Stefanie Sugar breaks down what DBT is, how it differs from other forms of therapy, and why it focuses on building practical tools rather than assigning labels or diagnoses. From emotional regulation and mindfulness to purpose and values...

The holidays are upon us! Filled with good food, friends and family, the holidays can also be fraught with stress, anxiety, dread and disappointment. Join us as we talk about common stressors during the holiday season and specific DBT skills (Cope Ahead, Radical Acceptance and Opposite Action) you can use to navigate them more effectively!

In this special two-part series of House on Fire , we sit down with Dr. Francheska Perepletchikova, the developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C). DBT-C is an adaptation of DBT designed to help children and their families develop essential coping skills. In Part 1, Dr. Perepletchikova shares the origins of DBT-C, the differences between standard DBT and its child-focused adapt...

Join us for the Season 2 premiere of House on Fire as we interview Dr. Stefanie Sugar, Executive Director and Founder of Behavioral Psych Studio. We'll delve into all things BPS and DBT, explore the journey from where we've been to where we're heading, and discuss the intersection of the personal, professional, and professional-personal. Don’t miss this engaging, heartfelt conversat...

Join the hosts of House on Fire as we dive into the role that self-validation plays in managing overwhelming emotions, building resilience, and maintaining relationships. We'll explore the what, how, where, when, and why behind this skill, sharing practical tips and anecdotes - including an ever-present emphasis on our love for Taylor Swift. Whether you're a parent, a therapist, or someo...

In this episode of House on Fire, join us for an exploration into the dynamics of validation in relationships — a tool that plays a crucial role in how we connect with others. Tune in as we share personal experiences and anecdotes, offering a candid look at how validation manifests in our own lives. With humor, humility, and empathy, the hosts of House on Fire walk listeners through the six levels...

Join the hosts of House on Fire as we dive into the intricate dynamics of family relationships! Our conversation examines the inherent tensions, conflicts, and harmonies that shape family life, unraveling the complexities of some of our closest bonds. Tune in for insights on navigating conflicts, finding common ground, and fostering deeper connections within your own interpersonal relationships. T...

We're walking a middle path (with a pep in our steps!). Join House on Fire as we dive into the world of workplace dialectics. Discover how striking that balance of opposing ideas and perspectives can enhance connection and alleviate suffering across three common stress points: interpersonal conflict at work, navigating job transitions, and seeking work/life balance. How do Razor Scooters, Khl...

Step onto the ice with us as we explore the world of mindfulness in athletics with professional goaltender and Olympian, Strauss Mann. In this candid interview, Strauss shares his personal journey from youth hockey to the professional ranks, offering valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs that come with being the last line of defense on the ice. Discover how he harnesses the power of m...

Anyone else change the channel when those 'back to school' commercials come on? Avoid those early morning wake ups for as long as possible? Notice increasing worry thoughts about schedules and classroom assignments and extracurriculars? As the summer break draws to a close, and the school year begins anew, it's time to delve into the practice of DBT's mindfulness HOW skills to...

Join House on Fire for a candid, heartfelt, and insightful discussion with content creator Lucie Fink! After being a regular Millennial correspondent on NBC's TODAY Show and the face of Refinery29's video team, Lucie is now the President and CEO of Lucie Fink Media. Our conversation follows her journey through the intricacies of motherhood, marriage, and mental health — as always, with a...

Do you ever find yourself worrying about the future? Lamenting the past? Operating on autopilot as you head to work, do the dishes, or even interact with family, friends, and colleagues? DBT has two core sets of mindfulness skills: "WHAT" skills and "HOW" skills. Join us as we explore mindfulness — paying attention to the present moment, on-purpose, non-judgmentally — and learn...

Join the hosts of House on Fire as we close out our discussion on attachment with good humor, personal anecdotes, and a bit of skill-building! Bringing some DBT into the mix, we address the parallels between each attachment style and DBT's three states of mind: wise mind, reasonable mind, and emotion mind. A balance between logic and emotions is what we're after, and this episode is all...

Join House on Fire as we dive into the fascinating world of attachment styles! Whether you heard about it in Psych 101, on TikTok, or from that friend who loves to share advice, it's clear that attachment is often misunderstood and overly simplified in our day-to-day discourse. In this two-parter, we demystify the anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment styles, shedding light on their impact...

Ever find yourself at a skills breakdown point? That moment when your emotional distress is so high that emotion mind is driving the car at full speed, and it's not taking you any closer to using complicated skills or problem solving? House on Fire is here to walk you through this protocol and to facilitate further troubleshooting of DBT's emotion regulation skills. As always, we've...

On this special interview episode of House on Fire, in honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, we're speaking with Vaughan Bagley, the Director of Social Impact at MTV Entertainment Group. Join us as we discuss a plethora of topics: from the intersection between mental health, media, storytelling, and action (individual and collective), to Mental Health Action Day, to corporate respo...

What if you changed your relationship to experiencing your emotions? Rather than blocking, suppressing, distracting or avoiding your emotions, what if you...felt your feelings...without necessarily acting on them? Mindfulness of Current Emotions means observing, describing, and “allowing” your emotions. This episode is an invitation, a greeting, to both you AND your emotions. Welcome home, friend!...

"Recovery is like going from living in black and white to living in color." Join the hosts of House on Fire as we chat with Dr. Julie Trim, of Julie Trim, PhD & Associates , about her work specializing in DBT for Eating Disorder Recovery.  https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ https://www.theprojectheal.org/ https://anad.org/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders

Our latest episode of House on Fire explores opposite action, a DBT emotion regulation skill, in the context of eating disorders and eating disordered behaviors. Particularly in light of NEDA Week (February 27 - March 5), promoting awareness and spreading hope for those in recovery is of the utmost importance to us at Behavioral Psych Studio. If listening to information on this topic does not feel...

It's a New Year, and likely — a relatively similar you! That's okay! And, perhaps this shift from 2022 to 2023 has got you thinking about some problems you may want to solve. Anyone here considering making a change of some sort? Might you be looking for a new job, a more lively neighborhood, a different partner? Well, join House on Fire to chat through Dr. Marsha Linehan's process f...

Ever notice that your interpretations of a situation, rather than the facts, can lead to strong negative emotions? Ever notice the manifestation of that adage 'Compare and Despair!' in your own life? Episode 10 is all about DBT's Emotion Regulation Skill — Check the Facts! Get out your magnifying glasses and join us at 221B Baker Street for some detective work on our thoughts, espec...

We've set our clocks back, taken out our parkas, and cranked up our radiators — winter is coming, people! Join clinicians at Behavioral Psych Studio as we offer a warm welcome to our first interviewee, Jesse Finkelstein! Jesse is here to chat about his experiences as a DBT clinician, researcher, animator, and creator of The Game of Real Life. AND, that's not all! He's also chatting...

When you think about the holiday season, what emotions, sensations, and judgments come up for you? Maybe you're heading home for the holidays. Maybe you're staying home for the holidays. Maybe you're traveling. Maybe you're working. Whatever you're doing, if you're looking for ways to cope ahead for the holiday season, Episode 8 of House on Fire   touches upon DBT&apo...