Shrinks Rap

In this wide ranging discussion, we explore: human potential, identity, bodymind, mentors, elder wisdom, aging, love/marriage, parenthood, self-review and dealing with the death of loved ones. Ken shares how his wife and children are the most extraordinary human beings he's  encountered and why. For anyone fascinated with the sometimes serendipitous, often bewildering, and sometimes breathtak...

The Bloom's walk-the-walk and talk-the-talk as a couple who has been together since 1972. Dedicated to promoting healthy, fulfilling, and successful relationships, Linda and Charlie talk openly about how they've overcome their own relationship challenges and share how they are not afraid to use self-disclosure when working with clients or leading workshops around the world.  In this podc...

Rafael and "Kansas" explore the evolution of the field of addiction and trauma. Rafael learns how James became "Kansas" and also how he went from working as a lone clinician to becoming the chairman of NAADAC and Director of numerous recovery programs. Listen to this podcast and walk away with an understanding of how essential humor is to doing this work. Rafael and Kansas laug...

 Tales of Victims & Victors Dr. Jim and Dr. Bob discuss the forgotten victims and victors in the labor force.  These tales of real workers offer insight into the human response to serious tragedy and challenge. See what can be learned, whether you are a clinician or someone otherwise interested in human behavior, from this preeminent psychiatrist who considers himself to be a “working person’s...

Dr. Joshua Wilson is a pediatric and adult licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He is the co-founder of East Bay Mindfulness Center and maintains a private practice in Orinda, CA. In his private practice, he considers himself an evidence-based provider who is solution focused, warm, approachable, compassionate, and results oriented. To contact Dr. Josh Wilson click here Dr. James H. Bramson is...

Daniel Linder is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Specialist and Relationship Trainer, practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area, doing individual, couples, family and group therapy since 1981.  He describes himself as a “self and relationship-based therapist,” an addiction specialist and relationship trainer who incorporates mindfulness-based principles and practices; cognitiv...

Richard Hycner, Ph. D licensed Clinical Psychologist with over forty-five years experience. He emphasizes a Relational Approach in Marriage Therapy, Couples Therapy and Individual Therapy. He is the author or co-author of two books, co-editor of a third, and is currently writing about how to establish, and be, in a healthy long-term intimate relationship. To learn more about Dr. Hycner or to conne...

Drs. Jerry Smith E.D.D., MBA  & Fred Luskin, Ph. D. discuss forgiveness. Dr. Jerry Smith  (author, former T.V. Show host, Esalen Institute instructor for over 50 years) interviews his friend and fellow Stanford Alum Dr. Fred Luskin). Fred Luskin, Ph. D. Is the author of two best selling books on Forgiveness. He is a professor, corporate trainer, meditator, and mindfulness practitioner.  He has...

Dr. Jim Bramson interviews Linda & Larry Cammarata Topic: Sleep-fulness and Wakefulness.  Linda & Larry are married Nurse and Psychologist who and live in Portugal and North Carolina. They travel the world teaching Mindfulness, Yoga, QiGong, Meditation, and so much more. Linda & Larry are co-directors of Mindfulness Travels, an educational organization that provides mindfulness-based t...

Susan Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice for 35 years in San Diego, CA. She specializes in the treatment of complex developmental trauma, addictions and other maladaptive behavior patterns. Her current focus for treatment is the integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed processes within the EMDR therapy standard protocol. Susan was a Principal Investigator i...

Rafael and Jim talk about their experience and ideas about the co-relationship between trauma and addiction Dr. James H. Bramson is a licensed psychologist and social worker with over 25 years of experience. He is the director of the Mindful Alliance Center and Co-Founder of the East Bay Mindfulness Center. James continues to work as a clinical director, supervisor, organizational consultant, neur...

Michael Murphy is a graduate of Stanford University, co-founder of Esalen Institute, founder of Esalen's Center for Theory and Research, and author of numerous books. His novels include The Kingdom of Shivas Irons , Golf in the Kingdom , Jacob Atabet , and An End to Ordinary History . His latest nonfiction work is God and the Evolving Universe , co-authored with James Redfield and Sylvia Timb...

In this episode, Dr. James Bramson talks with Gerald Smith, Ed. D., about burnout, working with Virginia Satir, managing a private practice, and more wisdom from his 50-year career. Dr. Gerald Smith began working with couples who were having difficulties in their relationship in 1962. For decades has specialized in meeting with individuals, families and has work with hundreds of couples who are fa...

In this episode, Rafael sits down for a conversation with Erving Polster, Ph. D. At the age of 99 years old, Dr. Polster shares some poignant moments of his long and illustrious career, as well as experiences from his personal life that contributed to his development as one of the world's leading Gestalt therapists.   Erving Polster, Ph. D. , is a veteran teacher of Gestalt therapy and the au...

Welcome to the first episode of Shrinks Rap. In this episode, Rafael and Jim discuss the origins of the Podcast and their hopes for its evolution.   Dr. James H. Bramson is a licensed psychologist and social worker with over 25 years of experience. He is the director of the Mindful Alliance Center and Co-Founder of the East Bay Mindfulness Center. James continues to work as a clinical director, su...