Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota

Paula Durlofsky, Ph. D. is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. As a practicing therapist for over 18 years and the recent winner of Best Therapist in 2017’s Best of the Main Line awards, Durlofsky helps individuals, couples, and families to reach their full potential for leading lives with passion and purpose. Durlofsky is a member of the American Psychologi...

Host Dr. Marcia Sirota talks about the different stages of perfect love to disillusionment and rupture inspired by Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's relationship. These stages may first seem like true love but in reality, it's just a recipe for disaster. She takes Johnny Depp and Amber Heard as an example of a relationship that began as infatuation and ended with rupture and disillusionment. Website T...

Host Dr. Marcia Sirota talks about disconnecting from the workplace amid the recent "Right to Disconnect" law implemented in Ontario which enables some employers to outline how employees can disconnect from work after hours. A lot of people are experiencing burnout and it is important to notice the signs and be proactive about knowing when to take a break.  To learn about my free online event visi...

Dr. Melanie Badali is an award-winning clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, researcher, and educator. At the North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic, she helps people optimize their personal and professional potential using science-based strategies. A committed mental health advocate, she believes everyone should have access to mental health informatio...

Niro Feliciano is a psychotherapist, author, podcast host of “All Things Life”, and expert on anxiety, brain science, and spirituality. She is often interviewed on relationships, parenting, mental health, and faith, having appeared in national media outlets including Parents Magazine, Today, Today Parents, and NBC News. Her blog “The Good Enough Life” can be found on Psychology Today online. Felic...

A voracious reader and aspiring writer since childhood, Charise Jewell was born in Germiston, South Africa and immigrated to Canada when she was seven years old. She holds an Honours B.Eng. in mechanical engineering from McGill University and worked as a robotics engineer for fifteen years before becoming a writer. She proudly lives with bipolar disorder and educates for the fair and dignified tre...

Dr. Kevin Alderson, PhD, is a professor emeritus of counselling psychology from the University of Calgary. Dr. Alderson is the solo author of the 720-page textbook called Addictions Counseling Today: Substances and Addictive Behaviors (2020, Sage Publications). His most recent books include Choosing the Right Counselor for You (2019) and The Concise Guide to Opioid Addiction for Counselors (2021),...

Laura Carney is a writer and magazine copy editor in New York. She's been published by the Washington Post, the Associated Press, The Hill, Runner's World, Good Housekeeping, The Fix, Upworthy, and other places, and her book My Father’s List: How Living My Dad’s Dreams Set Me Free is being published by Post Hill Press in May 2023. She’s @myfatherslist on Instagram and Twitter, and her websites are...

A former journalist and pro athlete, Dr. Kim Perkins works on innovation, culture, and communication with leaders at cutting-edge science, tech, and media companies. She holds a Ph. D. in positive organizational psychology and her first book, Winner Take None, explores the role competition plays in our lives. You can find Dr. Kim Perkins online... Twitter Website Originally published 4/7/22

Jennifer Moss is an award-winning journalist, author, public speaker, and expert in workplace well-being. She is a nationally syndicated radio columnist and writes for Harvard Business Review. Her newest book, The Burnout Epidemic , is now available wherever you buy books. You can find her online... Website Twitter Originally published 03/24/22

Kathryn Greenberg is a Certified Life Coach specializing in mindfulness, trauma, and addiction. She shares her journey of healing as a way to show those who may be struggling that their life is worth living. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Greenberg moved to Sarasota, Florida in 2013, and wonders why she waited so long. Kathryn’s unique approach is informed and inspired by the time she spends...

Abby Medcalf is a Relationship Maven, psychologist, author, podcast host and Tedx speaker who has helped thousands of people think differently so they can create connection, ease and joy in their relationships (especially the one with yourself)! With her unique background in both business and counseling, she brings a fresh, effective perspective to life’s struggles using humor and her direct, no-n...

 Abby Medcalf is a Relationship Maven, psychologist, author, podcast host and Tedx speaker who has helped thousands of people think differently so they can create connection, ease and joy in their relationships (especially the one with yourself)! With her unique background in both business and counseling, she brings a fresh, effective perspective to life’s struggles using humor and her direct, no-...

In this episode, Dr. Marcia Sirota talks about how love is the solution to a thriving community. Website Twitter Instagram

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of child abuse, suicide, and mentions of self-harm which may be disturbing for some listeners. Dr. Jen Fraser has a PhD in Comparative Literature which trained her to take diverse discourses and put them into dialogue. Her books draw on literature, psychology, law and anthropology as she analyzes culture and society. Her sixth book, The Bullied Br...

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of child abuse and suicide which may be disturbing for some listeners. Dr. Jen Fraser has a PhD in Comparative Literature which trained her to take diverse discourses and put them into dialogue. Her books draw on literature, psychology, law and anthropology as she analyzes culture and society. Her sixth book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and...

Shannon Moroney is the author of two bestselling memoirs: Through the Glass and Out of the Shadows. She is an internationally recognized advocate of restorative justice and travels extensively--in person and virtually--to lead transformative forgiveness workshops and retreats for people and communities overcoming trauma, and to keynote justice and mental health conferences. She is a registered soc...

Dr. Marcia Sirota celebrates her 100th episode of the Ruthless Compassion Podcast by sharing her New Year's resolution for 2022: becoming a kindness warrior. Being a kindness warrior enables you to be authentic, loving, and intimate without the potential drama, codependency, frustration, and resentment that can come from people-pleasing and being too nice. She shares tips and words of inspiration...

Dr. Jelena Kecmanovic ("Dr K.") is a clinical psychologist, the founding director of the Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute (ABTI), and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. She is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert with over 25 years of experience as a therapist, teacher, mentor, researcher, author, and presenter. Dr K. is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post, and...

Christina Crook is a pioneer and leading voice of digital well-being. As the author of award winning The Joy Of Missing Out: FInding Balance in a Wired World and the leader of global (#)JOMO movement, she regularly shares her insights in major media outlets and interviews other mindful tech leaders as the host of the JOMO podcast. Her commentary on technology and daily life have appeared in The Ne...

Lydia Denworth is an award-winning science journalist and a sought-after speaker. She is a contributing editor at Scientific American and the author of Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond, which was named one of the best leadership books of 2020 by Adam Grant and called "the best of science writing" by Booklist. She has written two other books of...

This is Part 2 of this podcast episode. Listen to Part 1 here. Dr. Gabor Maté is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of four books published in twenty-five languages, including the award-winning In th...

Dr. Gabor Maté is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of four books published in twenty-five languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction, Gabo...

Dr. Robert Barrett has spent much of his life studying behaviour, group dynamics, and organizational culture and is the author of the bestselling book Hardwired: How Our Instincts to Be Healthy Are Making Us Sick. His primary focus is on why we do the things we do and the underlying forces that shape our lives. This intriguing theme has taken Robert to some of the world’s most fascinating research...

Nya Abernathy, founder of The Dignity Effect, is a public educator, curriculum designer, and peacemaker focused on social-emotional learning and living for adults. Her aim is to help people reconnect with themselves and others with grace, accountability, and hope. You can find Nya online... Instagram: @thedignityeffect Website Originally Published 10/28/21