The Dr. Joe Show

(Originally aired April 12, 2018)   We're joined by adolescent psychology expert Jeff Bostic to learn about the lengthy process of brain development, and the critical skill of de-escalation required when dealing with a limbic teenager.

(Originally aired September 24, 2020) We're excited to host Carol Gould and Michael Leslie of Connect2Recovery at Riverside Community Care! Join them Wednesday, September 30 12:00-1:00 PM EST for Riverside's Recovery Celebration, hosted by Dr. Joe with special guests Slaine and Matt Ganem! Register here!

(Originally aired September 17, 2020)   We continue our discussion on substance abuse and mental health with a deeper dive into three clips of past guests Dr. Eugene Beresin, Ed Jacobs, and Georgia Foster.

(Originally aired September 10, 2020) After a brief discussion on Richard Dawkins and the origin of memes, we listen back to three past guests - Shana of Drug Story Theater, Katie Morini, and Jim Wahlberg - powerful voices in the fight against addiction.

(Originally aired September 3, 2020) True to the spirit of the I-M Approach, Dr. Joe looks again at two of our fantastic guests, Hedy Pagremanski and Angela Callahan.

(Originally aired August 27, 2020) Dr. Ann Messer and Annie Albrecht of One Good Turn share the origins of their amazing non-profit organization, starting with the tale of saving a man's life when surrounded by his rival tribe. Later, they brief us on the latest science on COVID-19, and provide updates and reminders for best practices in handling it, all included in their new Corona Care Handbook....

(Originally aired August 20, 2020)   Author of Race on the Brain and Dr. Joe's longtime peer Jonathan Kahn joins us to explain how any one of us can uncover a pattern of bias in our everyday thought process - but what we do from there is our responsibility.   Get your copy of Race on the Brain: What Implicit Bias Gets Wrong About the Struggle for Racial Justice    

(Originally aired August 13, 2020) We're joined by professor of evolutionary psychology Glenn Geher to learn how viruses can alter their hosts behavior to accelerate their spread - and how COVID-19 may be doing just that. Link to COVID Personality Survey: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/darwins-subterranean-world/202008/covid-personality-survey

(Originally aired August 6, 2020) Knowing Mark is preparing to launch into the world of mediation, Dr. Joe enlists Zoom Papa Christopher Sarson - an accomplished mediator himself - to share the dos and don'ts of the trade.  

(Originally aired July 30, 2020) Doing our part to help ensure the Black Lives Matter movement stays front-and-center, we have the honor to learn from Angela Crutchfield-Callahan, leader in the field of transformational HR and founder of PESSCE (Peace) Unlimited .

(Originally aired July 23, 2020)   We're joined by author and host of Dropping In Diane Dewey to discuss her story of adoption and re-connection with her biological family, and the resilience imparted on children by the adults in their lives.   Link to purchase Fixing the Fates: An Adoptee's Story of Truth and Lies

(Originally recorded April 15, 2020)   With the heartbreaking reality that people may not be with their loved ones when they pass, Dr. Patrick O'Malley shares how our presence can help those grieving around us.   Link to purchase Getting Grief Right: Finding Your Story of Love in the Sorrow of Loss

(Originally aired July 16, 2020) We're lucky enough to an expert on infectious diseases with us today to address some of the most common questions and concerns about the developing coronavirus situation. Mask up!

(Originally recorded April 15, 2020) When brick and mortar businesses close, innovation is key. We speak with two guitar teachers who've made a big change to their approach and are more than happy to share the results.

(Originally recorded April 8, 2020) A Dr. Joe-less Dr. Joe Show? After months of tearful begging and a very hefty bribe, Mark and Tom let PropFuel founder Dave Will audition for the role with his thoughts on COVID-19.

(Originally aired June 25, 2020) Amidst the continuing protests against the abuses of power influenced by hate, Dr. Joe listens to his Zoom castmates as they share their own experiences with prejudice.

(Originally aired June 18, 2020) In the midst of a long overdue national discussion, Dr. Joe and company do some long overdue introspection joined by media veteran and author Lisa Shumate. Lisa's book, Always and Never: 20 Truths for a Happy Heart, is available now!

(Originally recorded April 3, 2020) We're honored to talk with international man of mystery John McAfee once again! We get his thoughts on the coronavirus, mass media, and humanity as a whole. Be warned, The Dr. Joe Show aims to be a calming voice during these unusual times - John has made no such promise! Audience discretion advised for language and subject matter.

(Originally aired June 4, 2020) In times of colossal social change, nothing is more important than being able to connect with others. A discussion with Chris Hartwell of Zoom on their platform's explosive growth turns into a somber reflection on centuries of injustice finally made visible for all to see.

(Originally aired May 28, 2020) The 'simpler times' may have had plenty of issues of their own - from the social strife of bussing to the personal turmoil of divorce and poverty - but just like today there were artists who rose to the occasion. Dr. Joe, along with Zoom castmates Leon Mobley and Bernadette Yao, talk with author David Kamp about the impact of 70s children's television (Zoom and Sesa...

(Originally aired May 21, 2020) We've got a (responsibly) packed show for you today! After discussing the incredible Berklee graduation ceremony with our own Becca Shrand, we're joined by Levitate owner and producer Dan Hassett to learn how he and his team have adapted to these strange times. Becca's Couch Beach bandmate Jacob Thompson also chimes in with his experience and projections for the fut...

(Originally aired May 14, 2020) Community and experimentation - two things that make live theatre great! With the changes brought on by coronavirus, New Repertory Theatre artistic director Michael Bobbitt and actor Brendan Mulhern share the innovations they've made to adapt to our present reality.

(Originally aired May 7, 2020) It's getting hot in here! We address the protests surrounding lockdowns and mask mandates with a look at the players involved on all sides.

(Originally aired April 16, 2020) We're honored to have New York artist Hedy Pagremanski call in to help us frame current events with her own experiences.

Is it 'stay at home, please' or 'stay at home, or else'? Uncomfortable question, isn't it? We had the privilege of having LA attorney Kian Magaña on to talk about the eternal balancing act of liberty and responsibility made so relevant by COVID-19.