Dr. Alexandra, Psychologist

Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra

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With warmth, heart and a respect for science, Dr. Alexandra and her guests explore questions that come up at all life stages. Dr. Alexandra is a mother of four and an expert in family systems psychology and clinical psychopharmacology. Through interesting exchanges with her guests, Dr. Alexandra brings new learning, stories and good company to listeners.

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Dr. Alexandra, Psychologist

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Good Vibrations and the Healing Power of Sound: A Conversation with T Love 17.04.2018 17:02

Text me a question I might answer through the show Music, a language that everyone understands, has been used in rituals across cultures throughout time. This podcast reviews how music and sound affect the brain to bring feelings of reward, analgesic (painkilling) effects and more. This bonus episode includes an introduction to and a sample of the sounds of Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls which are u...

When Our Thoughts Get in the Way (and How to Get Relief): An Interview with Dr. Simon Rego, Psychologist 05.04.2018 58:46

Text me a question I might answer through the show My guest in this episode is Dr. Simon Rego, Chief Psychologist at Montefiore Medical Center of New York City and co-author with Sarah Fader of the #1 Amazon Best Seller The 10 Step Depression Relief Workbook. Simon Rego has been sought out as an expert for CBS and Fox News television, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, just to name a...

Facing Our Fears: An Interview with Dr. Wolf Shipon, Psychologist 22.03.2018 43:44

Text me a question I might answer through the show For this episode I interview Dr. R. Wolf Shipon, psychologist and author of “One Minute Healing.” We discuss gratitude, how psychology has blended with acupuncture, the techniques he uses to treat patients with the fear of public speaking and other phobias and how our past doesn’t have to predict our future. Wolf is one of the most positive and de...

The Scapegoat in the Workplace, at Funerals and in Families 07.03.2018 20:51

Text me a question I might answer through the show Psychology studies have found that human groups have a tendency to scapegoat, especially during stressful times. What is scapegoating and who tends to be chosen to be the scapegoat in a group? What can you do when it's happening to you or in your world? In this episode Dr. Alexandra shares what psychology studies and literature have found abo...

Ignoring: When to Ignore Children and Adults, a Conversation with Cassandra Hoy 20.02.2018 17:52

Text me a question I might answer through the show When we see bad behavior in children and adults, we may feel compelled to "do something," but there are times when seemingly "doing nothing," or ignoring, is the best response. When is ignoring a misbehaved child the best response? How might ignoring an adult be the best way to inspire behavior change? Enjoy vivid stories and n...

Sex Therapy, Sexual Consent and Grief and Loss: A Conversation with Dr. Deb Bernstein 28.01.2018 57:31

Text me a question I might answer through the show In this episode I share a conversation with Dr. Deb Bernstein, a licensed psychologist who has been in clinical practice in Warwick, New York for 24 years. Dr. Deb as a renaissance woman — she is also a potter and a gourmet cook with 12,000 followers on her food blog on Instagram (Dr. Debs.pots). Whether it is with her patients, through her potter...