Masters in Psychology Podcast

Dr. Donna Marks is a psychotherapist and addictions counselor in Palm Beach, FL with over 30 years of experience in the field of psychology. In this podcast, she shares her journey and discusses her book Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Solution and her forthcoming book The Healing Moment: Seven Paths to Turn Messes into Miracles of Love. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsyc...

Dr. Ben Bernstein is a Performance Psychologist and Coach, an author, and webinar leader in stress reduction. In this podcast, he recalls his academic and professional journey and shares how he has earned the reputation as the “Stress Doctor.” He discusses his book “Crush Your Test Anxiety” and his forthcoming book “The Threefold Path to Optimal Living.” Video available here: https://www.mastersin...

Dr. Soren Kaplan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and founder of Praxie.com. In this podcast, he shares his academic and professional journey including why he liked the scholar practitioner model while attending Alliant International University for his doctorate in Organizational Psychology. He also discusses his new book, “Experiential Intelligence.” Video available here: https://www....

Phyllis Leavitt has been a psychotherapist for over 32 years and ran her own private practice for 25 years. Now retired, she is following her passion of writing impactful, and reflective, books that she believes America needs to help get us through these recent challenges and turmoil. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/phyllis-leavitt/

Dr. Lai shares significant experiences in his academic and professional journey and offers advice to those interested in psychology. He also offers specific advice to those applying for a graduate degree in psychology and shares why he is so interested in implicit bias and discusses Project Implicit and his role as Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board. Video available here: https://www.mastersin...

Dr. Frank C. Worrell delightfully recalls his academic and professional journey highlighting the important people and events that influenced his interest and career in psychology. He also offers advice to current and future students of psychology, reflects on his time serving as President of the American Psychological Association (APA), and shares the important work the APA is doing for psychologi...

Dr. Sarah E. Gaither recalls her academic and professional journey highlighting when and why she decided to attend graduate school at Tufts University. She also shares why she has focused much of her research on multiracial and multiple social identities. Along the way, she provides real-life advice to those interested in psychology, especially those interested in earning a doctorate in psychology...

Dr. Steven C. Hayes is among the top 935 highest impact living scholars worldwide and is listed as the 63rd highest impact psychologist in the world. In this podcast, he discusses some of the crucial points in his academic and professional career in hopes that it excites, intrigues, and draws more people into the field of psychology. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcas...

Dr. Martin Hsia is a licensed psychologist and Executive Director at the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Southern California (CBTSoCal). In this podcast, he discusses his academic and professional journey and recalls the moment when he wanted to become a clinical psychologist and shares why he chose to receive a PsyD instead of a PhD. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/...

Dr. Rex Jung is a licensed psychologist and practicing clinical neuropsychologist at Brain and Behavioral Associates in Albuquerque, NM. In this podcast, he discusses his academic and professional journey while providing advice for those interested in the field of psychology, particularly those interested in neuropsychology. His advice: Find something that “tickles” your brain or makes your “brain...

Dr. Jeffrey Froh is a writer and Professor of Psychology at Hofstra University. He is fast becoming a leader in the field of Positive Psychology. He is a past Associate Editor for The Journal of Positive Psychology and the Founder and past Clinical Director of the Positive Psychology Institute for Emerging Adults. In the podcast, he shares his experiences and journey and discusses his new book “Th...

Dr. Jada Philips is a mother, wife, Veteran, psychologist, and entrepreneur. In the podcast, she shares her academic and professional journey leading to her opening her own private practice in New Jersey called “Reserved For You Psychological Services” in hopes of helping those interested in the field of psychology or wanting to start their own business. Video available here: https://www.mastersin...

Dr. Christina B. Gee recalls her undergraduate and graduate academic journey that led her to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she earned her PhD in Clinical/Community Psychology. She also shares why students should consider the Clinical/Community Psychology program in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at The George Washington University. Video available here: h...

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Moshe Ratson used his MBA, business and marketing experience, and consulting and coaching experience as the Founder and Executive Director of sprial2grow Marriage Family Therapy. In this podcast, he shares his academic and professional journey in hopes that others will be inspired to follow their goals and dreams. Video available here: https://ww...

Dr. Steven Roberts reveals and discusses his academic and professional journey starting from earning his Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Borough of Manhattan Community College through his undergraduate experiences at New York University through his master’s and doctorate at the University of Michigan. Throughout this journey, he shares what he has learned and what led him to landing...

Michael Pipich has always been interested in psychology and found people fascinating. He recalls being interested in their personalities, their quirks, and the how and why they acted and interacted. With over 30 years of experience in the field of psychology and treating a wide range of mental disorders, he found himself particularly interested in bipolar disorder. His book, “Owning Bipolar: How P...

Dr. Tera Letzring has been at Idaho State University since she graduated with her PhD from the University of California – Riverside in 2005. In this podcast, she shares her journey from graduate student to assistant professor to associate professor to Director of Experimental Training, to professor of psychology and, more recently, Department Chair. Along the way, she shares practical and insightf...

Since 1992, Dr. David Susman has been a licensed psychologist in Kentucky. In this podcast, he brings us on a journey describing his significant education and experiences which led him to his academic appointment in the department of psychology. Along the way, he shares relevant advice to those interested in the psychology field, particularly those in clinical psychology. Dr. Susman also shares ho...

Dr. Daniel Moore has been a licensed psychologist in Mississippi since 1995. In this podcast, he describes where he received his two master’s degrees and his PhD. He shares his experience in counseling and clinical psychology and his interest in neurodevelopment. He also explains how he applied his degrees and experience to open his own private practice “Your Family Clinic, LLC” which focuses on H...

In this podcast, Dr. Marie Helweg-Larsen shares her academic and professional journey which led to her love of students and research. As a social psychologist, she has examined why smart people do dumb things and has become an expert on optimistic bias. She also offers plenty of advice to those interested in the field of psychology. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast...

In this podcast, Dr. Andrea Clements shares why she attended the University of Alabama for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She has been at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) for almost 27 years and offers practical advice to those interested in psychology and counseling. Dr. Clements also shares how she is helping those with addiction and those who have experienced Adverse Childhood Ex...

In this podcast, Paul Sheesley recalls when he first became interested in counseling and psychology and shares his academic and professional journey leading up to becoming one of Washington, D.C.’s most notable transformational psychotherapists. Throughout the discussion, Paul offers advice to those who are interested in the field of psychology and building their own practice. He discusses the cha...

In this podcast, Dr. Rhonda Goldman explains what Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is and how it has evolved since working with Les Greenburg. Her passion for EFT led her and others to form the Emotion-Focused Therapy Institute (EFTI) to help foster and facilitate training and educational opportunities for therapists and psychologists interested in using EFT in their professional practices. Video ava...

In this podcast, Dr. Erin Haugen reveals what sparked her interest in psychology and she takes us on her academic and professional journey which led her to the Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks. She also explains how she became the only licensed sport psychologist in North Dakota. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/erin-haugen/

In this podcast, Dr. Tania Diaz discusses the significant events that solidified her interest, and ultimate career, in clinical psychology. She also reveals why following your heart, or gut, is important if you want to find your purpose in life. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/tania-diaz/