Psychology Talk Podcast

On episode 28 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Dr. Hoye speaks with Dr. Michael Yapko, PhD. Dr. Yapko is a well-respected author and trainer of clinical hypnosis. He is the author of Tranceworks, a authoritative textbook on clinical hypnosis that is used in many academic settings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psychology-talk-podcast--3571902/support .

On episode 27 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast Kyle Miller interviews Christopher LeMark, the impact therapy has had on his life, and his role as a mental health advocate. Kyle and Christopher discuss the effects of childhood trauma and ways it has made Christopher the man he is today. Christopher LeMark is a Hip Hop artist, a Mental Health Advocate, and the owner and of Coffee, Hip Hop and Menta...

On episode 26, Kyle and Scott speak with Dr. Suzana Flores about her experience presenting at comic cons to promote her book, Untamed:  the Psychology of Marvel's Wolverine.   Dr. Flores talks about how her book has touched people's lives, allowing them room to heal as victims of traumatic experiences. She describes what it is like to be on a discussion panel at a comic convention, and how her boo...

On this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Dr. Hoye speaks with Margot Esther Borden. They discuss her book Psychology in Light of the East. This book was developed out of her own spiritual journey, as well as her development as a psychotherapist. Margot also gives a preview of an upcoming talk on transhumanism at the EUROTAS conference in Paris this September. Since they both have connection...

On episode 24 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast Dave Clayton, Ph. D. discusses Ericksonian hypnosis and psychotherapy. Dave is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and has a practice in Wood Dale, IL. He also trains therapy students in Mexico and Guatemala to provide therapy for trauma survivors in the war-torn regions of those countries. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

On episode 23 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Scott talks with Alex Pattakos, Ph. D. Alex is a founder the Global Meaning Institute, a think tank with bases in Canada, Greece, and the USA. Scott and Alex discuss his career trajectory, starting in medicine and mental health in US Army and Chicago, his meeting with Viktor Frankl, and how this changed the course of his work from smaller systems ch...

On episode 22 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Kyle speaks with Krysta Dancy about birth trauma and trauma-informed care.  Krysta is a marriage and family therapist in Roseville CA. She works in private practice, with a focus on trauma care for post-birth difficulties and PTSD. She is also the director and supervisor of a counseling collective, and she is also a presenter and trainer. Become a s...

On episode 21 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast Kyle Miller interviews Jay Zawaski about his life and experiences with therapy.   Jay Zawaski is the executive producer of the Bernstein & McKnight Show on 670 The Score and co-hosts the I'm Fat Podcast. He is the owner/host of The Madhouse Hockey Podcast, and is a DJ on Gimmie Country. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

On episode 20 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast Dr. Hoye interviews Kyle Miller about Relational Life Therapy. Relational Life Therapy (RLT) is a couple's therapy developed by marriage and family therapist Terry Real.   Kyle and I discuss the principles and how it relates to the development of better, more connected communication between couples experiencing difficulties in their relationships. Ky...

On episode 19 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast I am joined by Dr. Bernadette Blin, and Dr. Regina Hess.  Dr. Blin is a Clinical and Social Psychologist. She is also a Transpersonal Psychotherapist, Gestalt-therapist, Teacher and Supervisor, and the president of EUROTAS, the Transpersonal Association of Europe.  Dr. Hess isa nurse, clinical psychologist, a Gestalt and Transpersonal psychotherapist...

On this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Dr. Hoye is joined by psychotherapist and filmmaker, Alex Vesely. Alex Vesely is a filmmaker and psychotherapist.  He is also the grandson of the creator of Logotherapy, Viktor Frankl.  Alex talks with Dr. Hoye about his grandfather, his training as a psychotherapist in his native Austria, and his work as a filmmaker.  They also cover his work on his...

On episode 17 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Kyle and I speak with Dr. Lisa Lombard. Dr. Lombard is a clinical psychologist in Chicago and Oak Park, IL. She has served as faculty at the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute, and is the current president of the Chicago Society of Clinical Hypnosis.  Lisa joins us to discuss her trajectory as a psychologist, and her intensive knowledge...

On this episode 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.  Dr. Greer is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and Past President of the Psychiatric Medical Associ...

On this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Scott and Kyle are joined by Dr. Regina Hess, Ph. D. Dr. Hess is a nurse, clinical psychologist, and a Gestalt and Transpersonal psychotherapist, researcher, educator, and supervisor. She holds degrees in transpersonal and transcultural psychology. She serves on the board of several European professional Societies. Including the European Transpersona...

In episode 12 Kyle and Scott are joined by Lisa Isenhart. Lisa is an anthropologist and also the Program Director of Open Path Psychotherapy Collective, a non-profit psychotherapy collective that seeks to provide affordable mental health care for the public. Open Path is available for interested therapists to join for free and for a nominal fee for potential clients. Lisa discusses Open Path's mis...

We are pleased to present our conversation with Heather Bodie in Episode 11. Heather is 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 while striving to educate and health through story collecting and drama. Heather also discusses her own career trajec...

In episode 10 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Dr. John Mohl, Ph. D. joins Kyle & Scott discuss the history and current state of hypnosis. John is an educator and research psychologist, and the current president of APA's Division 30, the Division of Psychological Hypnosis. John talks about his path to becoming a psychologist, explains the phenomena of hypnosis, it's history and its body of resea...

In episode 9, Kyle and I speak with Dr. Colleen Cira, a licensed clinical psychologist, and trauma therapist. Dr. Cira owns and operates the Cira Center for Behavioral Health, a group practice in Chicago and Oak Park IL. Colleen discusses the differences between big “t” and little “t” trauma, being a trauma therapist, working with human trafficking survivors, and the ins and outs of running a full...

In episode 8 of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Dr. Hoye talks with Allen Vandever, a contemporary artist in Chicago, IL.  Childhood fractured is a non-profit, artists collective that educates the public about childhood sexual abuse and works toward prevention.   Links discussed in this episode: https://www.childhoodfractured.com https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy...

In episode 7, Kyle and Scott speak with Lisanne Vaci and Liz Crowe from the Chicago Fire Department's Human Relations Department.  They discuss the history of and growth of the employee assistance program at the CFD, their therapeutic and educational work with first responders, self-care as trauma workers, and trends they see in employees seeking their services.  Links discussed in this episode: h...

In today’s episode of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Scott and Kyle interview Dr. Suzana Flores, the author of Untamed: The Psychology of Marvel’s Wolverine. Dr. Flores discusses her book and her own journey of trauma and recovery.  She reflects on the history of trauma and grief of Logan, a.k.a. Wolverine, and also the metaphors and themes of marginalization, acceptance, healing through the lite...

David and Scott continue their discussion of shamanism and psychology and discuss his clinical psychology practice in Chicago. They also discuss The International Journal of Traditional Healing and Critical Mental Health. David is the editor-in-chief of that journal, which is a co-publication of Christ University in Bangalore, India, and the University of Toronto. The first issue of teh journal is...

On today's episode of the Chicago Psychology Podcast, Dr. Hoye sits down with Dr. David Paul Smith, Ph. D.  David is a licensed clinical psychologist in Chicago, IL.  David discusses his ethnographic research into, and experience of Ojibwe Traditional healing, including the use of sweat lodges, and the cedar bath ritual.  We discuss possible similarities to western energy medicine and depth psycho...

In today's episode, Kyle & Scott sit down with Dr. Andre Marseille, Ph. D., a counseling psychologist in the Washington D.C. area.  Andre discusses his roots in Chicago, his work as an Existential therapist, and his use of Positive Psychotherapy.  Positive Psychotherapy is popular in Europe, but a little-known modality in the US or Canada. Andre also discusses his mentor, Dr. Clement Vontress, Ph....