Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra

Text me a question I might answer through the show Is there someone from your life that you need to forgive? The following super brief episode is one of a  17 part series on the topic of forgiveness .  In each show, Dr. Alexandra asks just one new question of Dr. Robert Enright, PhD, internationally renowned expert on the science and psychology of forgiveness.   The following brief (five minute) e...

Text me a question I might answer through the show I **really** enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Paul Coleman on the topic of intuition.    Some of the studies he shared are fascinating!  Our conversation went from psychology to quantum physics to the esoteric concept of the future affecting the past.  Paul Coleman is a psychologist in private practice specializing in intuition development, rebuil...

Text me a question I might answer through the show Those who are rejection sensitive notice very small slights and interpret them in the worst way.  Rejection sensitive people either need to constantly present themselves in a positive light to earn the approval of others or the complete opposite . . .they withdraw socially so they can remove the risk of rejection.  Rejection sensitive people might...

Text me a question I might answer through the show Beth Rom-Rymer, PhD is the Chair and President of the Board of Directors of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, the co-founder and co-chair of the International Movement for Prescriptive Authority (a movement supporting psychologists ability to prescribe medications) and at the time of this recording, a current candidate for the...

Text me a question I might answer through the show This is a “bonus” short form episode offers practical skills that you can apply today so that you can focus less on anxiety and more on the things that matter most.   Guest Hillary Grennan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma.  She has over ten years of clinical...

Text me a question I might answer through the show What is bravery and does bravery always have to be “big?”  We have the opportunity to challenge ourselves with small acts of bravery in our every day world.  Bravery can mean psychological bravery, such as getting ourselves to speak to someone when we’d normally avoid them, or taking a first action step on a creative endeavor that feels like a ris...

Text me a question I might answer through the show This episode is about an area that has *not* been researched very much in psychology, but which I think is worthy of a conversation:  our hair and its impact on our self esteem.  We will hear about the experience of folks with thick frizzy hair texture as well as those that have completely lost their hair.   The show features interviews with two h...

Text me a question I might answer through the show “I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.”  Mark Twain Spend time with myself and guest Dr. Simon Rego as we discuss the latest strategies psychologists are using to help those who worry too much.     Dr. Simon Rego, is Chief of Psychology, Director of Psychology Training and Director of the CBT Training Program at Monte...

Text me a question I might answer through the show Learn about symptoms of adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), what research has found about consequences of untreated ADHD, structural brain differences for those diagnosed with it and natural and pharmaceutical approaches to treatment.     My guests are Heidi Keller, PhD and Tiffany Heineman, Esq .  Tiffany Heineman bravely share...

Text me a question I might answer through the show If it’s true that the average American adult has about about five hours of free time per day. . . why do so many of us still feel as if we have no free time to get things done?  This short episode offers a practical technique that will help avoiders and procrastinators get things done.  Support the show This show was created with love on my volunt...

Text me a question I might answer through the show Dr. Boykin and I discuss Black America, and reflect on myths and research about Black America (especially as found in the 2020 book From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century by William Darity and Kirsten Mullen).   Throughout the episode Dr. Boykin shares heartwarming stories, including his strategy for rai...

Text me a question I might answer through the show In this show we discuss the push and pull between the budding independence of young adults in college and the task parents have of “letting go,” among other related topics, including:  Self starting and procrastination tips for students Coming back home:  sleep pattern differences and messy rooms Dr. Shane Owens answers direct questions from some...

Text me a question I might answer through the show Are you narrowing your life by “managing” your worries and obsessions for a good portion of your day?   Listen to this episode while folding your laundry or doing your dishes and learn about:   What it’s like for people who experience “sticky” thoughts that don’t go away How feelings are like waves in the ocean . . . they come and go.  We can’t al...

Text me a question I might answer through the show Get out your pen, there are so many helpful and practical morsels of wisdom offered in this episode!  Expert guest Brittany Wool shares with listeners Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concepts such as “wise mind,” “opposite action” and how to “pause” with mindfulness.     Hear stories about a married couple getting angry over dishes, a middle sc...

Text me a question I might answer through the show How can we stop uncontrollable and unintentional weight gain?  What can we do about it, what works and how do we stick to it?   Should those with serious weight problems consider bariatric surgery and medication? I recently learned so much about obesity from incredibly informed health psychologist Dr. Dina Goldstein Silverman.  After watching her...

Text me a question I might answer through the show How do exceptional leaders use emotions to effectively lead and persuade?   Enjoy stories and new learning about these topics and more, including:   *  The EQ characteristics of outstanding leaders *  Authenticity versus strategically bringing in emotion *  Emotional contagion *  Daydreaming in the workplace My guests on this episode are Cary Cher...

Text me a question I might answer through the show It surprised me to learn that we have over two million people in prison in the United States.  The majority of individuals in prison will eventually be released into the community. . . and who will they become after the prison experience?  This episode presents the results of research just completed on a novel therapy for rehabilitating men in a m...

Text me a question I might answer through the show Historical figures like George Washington and Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus can teach us about humility and virtue in politics and life.   Host Randolph "Wolf" Shipon and I discussed these topics and more on the American Unity Radio podcast, in which Dr. Shipon seeks to bring a divided America closer together.  He talks about putting red,...

Text me a question I might answer through the show Google Scholar data ranked Steven C. Hayes among the top 1,500 most cited scholars on the planet, in all areas of study, living and dead.  He is the founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which brings in mindfulness, acceptance and value based methods to relieve human suffering.  I enjoyed and recommend his most recent book “A Liberate...

Text me a question I might answer through the show In this episode Dr. Kendahl Shortway shares the results of her recent study entitled:  “New Jersey Coaches and Athletic Directors Perspectives:  Gender Nonbinary Athletes.”       Dr. Shortway, Neill Clark and I also discuss:    Important definitions, including the meaning of “nonbinary,” transgender, genderfluid, cisgender LGBTQA+ and more for lis...

Text me a question I might answer through the show In this recorded talk Dr. Alexandra shares wisdom from Rumi, Petrarch, Nelson Mandela, positive psychology and more.    A special thank you to Mr. Gary Kitchell for his photo of the sunrise.   Support the show This show was created with love on my volunteer time.   One small gift you can give me back is to take the time to leave the show a comment...

Text me a question I might answer through the show This episode is about identifying our values and living according to them, including strategies to help us from getting distracted and derailed.   In this episode Tom Russo, author of There are no Politics in Heaven, shares some of the life lessons he has learned including overcoming his earlier years of being bullied, escaping into the unsavory a...

Text me a question I might answer through the show Dr. Alexandra, Dr. Michelle Pievsky and Neill Clark share seven practical tips on how to cope with stressful and unexpected circumstances. For further podcasts that may be particularly helpful for coping during COVID 19, search Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra for. . . . Caring for our Immune System: #31. Mind Your Microbiota #16.  Your Best...

Text me a question I might answer through the show I so enjoyed this conversation on the “Love and Psychology of Dogs” and am excited to share it with you!  The guests on this podcast episode are Dr. Nancy Shay, veterinarian and Jeannette Carpenter, dog walker.   Join us as we discuss the following and more: our thoughts on recent research on the “intelligence,” including emotional intelligence, o...

Text me a question I might answer through the show I am grateful to have experienced joy and even bliss when my children were infants and toddlers, but this is not always the case.  In fact, on this show I learned that 80% of mothers experience postpartum blues.    In this episode you’ll also learn:  Advice on screen time for infants and toddlers Infants, toddlers and sleep The best way for little...