Psychology Talk Podcast

On episode 53 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Dr. Hoye is joined by Margot Esther Borden, a psychotherapist, author, and coach. The COVID-19 pandemic brings with it a tsunami of issues. Personal issues around health and mental wellbeing are joined by an unfathomable ethical, ecological and economic crisis. We are each impacted physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. and spiritu...

On episode 52 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Dr. Hoye speaks with Dr. Nitaya Chawla. Dr. Chawla is a licensed clinical psychologist in Chicago Illinois. She works as a solution-focused therapist with individuals and couples. Dr. Hoye & Dr. Chawla discuss her work with south Asian couples. She covers the cultural differences with this population on a macro and micro level, and shares her insigh...

In this special episode of The Chicago Psychology Podcast Kyle interviews his wife and two children about their impressions during the COVID-19 pandemic. You will get an intimate view into one family’s experience during this uncertain time. The Miller family discuss everything from what they like about having to stay at home to emotions that come up, and they share some ideas for how others may be...

On episode 50 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast Christopher LeMark returns to talk to Kyle and Scott. Christopher is a Hip Hop artist, a Mental Health Advocate, and the owner of Coffee, Hip Hop and Mental Health. Christopher provides an update about his rapidly growing organization, Coffee Hip Hop and Mental Health (CHHAMH). We explore the passion and purpose of the organization and get a true sen...

On episode 49 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast Dr. Hoye speaks with author Sue William Silverman. Sue is an award-winning author of four memoirs, two poetry collections, and a craft book on writing. She teaches writing at the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Sue’s most recent work is How to Survive Death and other Inconveniences, available from the University of Nebraska Press. This is a memoire of...

In the special episode of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Kyle and Scott discuss what the scientific literature states are the best ways to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. They review several articles from scientific journals and popular news sources. These are a springboard for discussing the current findings about mental health during the pandemic. What can we learn from what was discovered i...

In this special episode of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Scott and Kyle use an article published by TIME, “Why People Are Panic Buying as Coronavirus Spreads” as a springboard to delve into the psychology behind COVID-19 pandemic and the emotional response. Scott and Kyle explore how different countries have handled the pandemic and how leadership response impacts citizen reactions as well as ho...

Podcast, Dr. Hoye speaks with Dr. Barry Lee, Psy. D. Barry is a full-time professor at Olivet Nazarene College in Bourbonnais, IL. He is also a part-time psychologist in Watseka IL, at the Iroquois Mental Health Center, where he provides psychotherapy to the rural community. Barry discusses his work with rural communities as both a social worker and a psychologist. He also brings insight into his...

On episode 45 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Dr. Hoye speaks with Dr. Jermaine Thomas, Psy. D.  Jermain is a licensed clinical psychologist in Chicago IL.  He practices at Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC). Cornerstone Counseling is a not-for-profit faith-based organization that provides therapeutic services.  Their Client Access Program (CAP) provides therapy services at a sign...

In this special episode of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Scott and Kyle discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting life for all of us.  They also explain ways to make more space, connect with others, and reduce anxiety while social distancing. Kyle and Scott explore how the practice of psychology and counseling is changing during this time for them and other practitioners.  We hope you find...

In episode 43, Kyle talks with Dan Griffin. Dan is an author, and expert on men’s relationships and masculinity. Dan is the author of two books, A Man’s Way Through the Twelve Steps and A Man’s Way Through Relationships. Dan shares with us his moving and formidable path to becoming a man, some of his own recovery journey, the most impactful findings in his research on men and relationships, and in...

On episode 42, Kyle and Scott sit down with Mike Vin-Opal, the education director of Hope For The Day. Hope for the Day is a Chicago based, non-profit that works toward suicide prevention, and mental health education and destigmatization. Mike invited us to the cozy environs of Sip of Hope, Hope for the Day’s coffee bar. Mike fills speaks about the origins of Hope for the Day and the Sip of Hope c...

On episode 41 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast Kyle Miller and Scott Hoye interview Jessica Mattingly, Psy. D. Jessica is a Licensed Psychologist in Hershey, PA. She is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at PennState College of Medicine. Jessica walks us through her life experiences that led to becoming a Psychologist, her history of experiences working as a mental health cli...

Laura Clay,LCPC joins Dr. Hoye for Episode 40 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast. Laura has created I Grew Strong (IGrewString.com): an educational, coaching platform to help survivors of toxic relationships, learn and grow past their pain, and make better choices in future relationships. This interview explores I Grew Strong, the role of narcissists in relationships, and ways to survive those toxi...

On this episode 39 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast Dr. Hoye is joined by Cindy and Melanie Dillon, a licensed, clinical professional counselor. Cindy and Melanie discuss their work with ketamine therapists at the Neuroscience Center in Deerfield, IL. We dive deep into the process of ketamine assisted therapy, the comprehensive, integrative program at the Neuroscience Center, the center’s use of...

Dr. Sarah Quinton of Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine joins us on episode 39 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast to discuss psychogastroenterology: the study of the brain and gut connection. Sarah discusses her work at the gastrointestinal clinic at Northwestern University, and the use of modalities like CBT and hypnotherapy for helping patients with GI disorders.   Become a sup...

On episode 37 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Dr. Hoye is joined by Col. Kathy Platoni, a military psychologist, and Indiana Licensed Counselor Robert Kallus. They discuss the use and research of the Alpha-stim device. Kathy discusses her use of the device in her civilian practice as well as her use of the Alpha-stim in war zones withUS combat troops to reduce stress and insomnia. Roberts repor...

Episode 35 is an encore presentation of Episode 11 with Heather Bodie, an actor and the Artistic Director of Erasing the Distance, a non-profit theatre company that highlights mental health issues.  We discuss Erasing the Distance's work destigmatizing mental health by combining mental health and theatre while striving to educate and heal through story collecting and drama.   Become a supporter of...

In this encore presentation of episode 14 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Dr. Hoye  speaks with Dr. George Greer, the president of the Heffter Research Institute.  The Heffter Institute has been at the forefront of research into psychedelic medicines for treating addiction and depression for.  Dr. Greer is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and Past President of...

In this encore presentation of episode 8 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Dr, Hoye speaks with Allen Vandever. Allen is a contemporary artist who founded and runs Childhood Fractured, a non-profit artist collective in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Childhood Fractured educates the public about childhood sexual abuse and works toward prevention. Allen utilizes his own history of chi...

On this encore episode of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Kyle Miller interviews Jay Zawaski about his life and experiences with therapy. They discuss what it was like for him to grow up in his family and how he evolved into the man he is today. Jay talks about his experience trying to “fit in” in his family and with his peers growing up and then making strides to understand and accept his true se...

Dr. April Crawford joins us for episode 32. Dr. April Crawford from Chicago Center for Growth and Change. Dr. Crawford is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults with a wide range of presenting concerns. Kyle Miller, LCPC and Dr. Crawford discuss what the experiences and impressions that brought her into the field of psychology. She...

Yolo Akili joins us for episode 30. Yolo Akili is the founder and executive director of BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health). Dr. Hoye. and Mr. Akili discuss the work and the mission of BEAM. They cover mental health issues in African American and Latin American communities, sexism and systemic racisms, and the general work of breaking down barriers to mental health services in minority commun...

On episode 30 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Kyle and Scott talk with Ryan Maher. Ryan is a licensed and board-certified psychotherapist in Chicago and the founder of Inner World Therapy. Ryan specializes in working with adults who experienced developmental trauma. He works from a Jungian, depth psychology perspective, and is an affiliate member of the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago. Ryan disc...

Dr. Dan Brown, Ph. D. joins Dr. Hoye to discuss dissociation, trauma and attachment theory.  Dr. Brown is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and has served on the faculty for over 38 years. Dr. Brown has trained and taught with top Indo-Tibetan Bon & Buddhist lamas for more than 48 yearsAn author of 24 books and has testified in over 200 child abuse cases and serv...