THRIVE with Dr. Lee Hildebrand

Dr. Lee Hildebrand delves into an exploration with Dr. Maria Elena Perez, a seasoned psychologist, about her own experience with her journey with a cancer diagnosis over the past several years. She offers insights on coping, understanding, and authenticity about her feelings and experiences of cancer and her recent remission. To follow up with Dr. Hildebrand or Dr. Perez, please don't hesitat...

Dr. Lee Hildebrand explores career transitions with professional pianist, vocal coach, and Certified Life Coach, Janna Ernst. Janna and her husband, Matt Ernst (first chair trumpet in the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra), have participated at the highest levels of music for many years. She discusses an epiphany about herself several years ago which led to an expansion of her career to become a Certif...

Dr. Lee Hildebrand delves into the psychology of resilience with Karie Lee Knoke, a wilderness survival expert, who endured 75 days by herself in the wilderness on the History Channel show, "Alone." Dr. Hildebrand and Karie Lee explore the aspects of her experience which assisted her to demonstrate a positive attitude during the experience while enduring harsh wilderness conditions in th...

For those who are experiencing obesity issues, or have friends or family members in this situation, Dr. Lee Hildebrand hosts a discussion on the psychology and effectiveness of bariatric surgery with Dr. Mike Tetkowski, a licensed psychologist, who has years of expertise in helping people prepare for, undergo, and have post-operative success with this process.  To learn more about Lakeshore Psycho...

Dr Lee Hildebrand hosts a dialogue with Dr. Darla Booth, Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Practitioner from the Silicon Valley, on how to help teens with mental health challenges naturally. She shares her practice knowledge and personal experience with her son's battle with depression and anxiety. His struggles lead her into a  "deep dive" to explore natural factors contributing...

In this edition, Dr. Lee Hildebrand interviews one of his own clinicians, Diana Vang-Brostoff, who speaks about the background of Hmong Americans, her bicultural upbringing, the challenges of integrating two cultures as a Hmong woman, the mental health themes for Hmong Americans, and her own journey in becoming a social worker who counsels an array of clients, including Hmong Americans. To learn m...

Dr. Lee Hildebrand hosts a dialogue with Jeff Wenzler, founder of Pivotal Directions, a servant leadership organization taking affluent youths on personal development and service trips to Kingston, Jamaica to learn from a village by a landfill. He authored a book on his experiences, "The Pivotal Life: A Compass for Discovering Purpose, Passion & Perspective." The podcast delves into...

Dr. Lee Hildebrand of Lakeshore Psychology Services hosts a dialogue with psychiatrist, Dr. Jacob Behrens, who has preeminent expertise in the assessment and treatment of ADHD. They address how to identify the signs, the basic brain dynamics, the treatment, and the strategies to navigate ADHD. To learn more about Lakeshore Psychology Services and Dr. Lee Hildebrand, visit http://lakeshorepsycholog...

In this episode, clinical psychologist and host, Dr. Lee Hildebrand, discusses the exact definition, signs, causes, and effects of professional burnout. He also helps with strategies on how to recover from and prevent burnout. To learn more about Lakeshore Psychology Services and Dr. Lee Hildebrand, visit http://lakeshorepsychologyservices.com  

Dr. Lee Hildebrand explores how nutrition and exercise has been shown to have an important influence on mental health and wellness. Leica Jacobs experienced Gestational Diabetes during her second pregnancy which motivated her to work with a Nutrition Coach in a journey of nutrition and fitness. She has become a Nutrition Coach herself and discusses the benefits of good nutrition and fitness on men...

Dr. Lee Hildebrand interviews Milwaukee news anchor, Amy Taylor, about her recent experiences in launching her three daughters to college this fall. The dialogue explores the emotions, challenges, and opportunities of entering the empty nest chapter of life. For more information on this issue, go to "Parenting and the Empty Nest" on the Dr. Lee Hildebrand YouTube channel. To learn more a...

Dr. Lee Hildebrand interviews certified addiction expert, Michael Kemp, on how to identify alcohol and other substance addictions, how to intervene as a family member, and what resources are available to help both individuals and families begin recovery. To learn more about Lakeshore Psychology Services and Dr. Lee Hildebrand, visit http://lakeshorepsychologyservices.com  

In this episode, Dr. Hildebrand engages with communication expert, Felicia Slattery, to discuss ways to make your spouse fall in love with you all over again. The episode addresses the importance of non-verbal communication, using technology, being intentional, understanding love languages, and conflict management as keys to strengthening marriage. To learn more about Lakeshore Psychology Services...

Tamara Kasper joins us as an expert in the field of Autism to assist with understanding the unique challenges of children with Autism, as well as the needs of their parents and families. To learn more about Lakeshore Psychology Services and Dr. Lee Hildebrand, visit http://lakeshorepsychologyservices.com  

Dr. Hildebrand interviews Angie Mack with a focus on her early development as an artist, the challenges of fitting in as a creative, and  the discovery and treatment of ADHD. Lastly, she reads one of her published poems and we discuss how she uses art to both cope and opitimize her life. To learn more about Lakeshore Psychology Services and Dr. Lee Hildebrand, visit http://lakeshorepsychologyservi...

In this episode, Dr. Lee Hildebrand explores aspects of recovery from alcohol addiction through the dynamic story of runner, Kim Hill.    To learn more about Lakeshore Psychology Services and Dr. Lee Hildebrand, visit http://lakeshorepsychologyservices.com  

Jeremy and Dr Berger are back talking about parenting teens. We discuss what makes it difficult to communicate with teens, how to work best with their development, and tips for successfully launching them into adulthood. To learn more about Lakeshore Psychology Services and Dr. Lee Hildebrand, visit http://lakeshorepsychologyservices.com  

Jeremy and Dr. Lee sit down to discuss the good and the bad of New Year's resolutions. We discuss what healthy goal setting looks like, how to set realistic expectations, and how to feel motivated when we hit a brick wall during behavior change. Also, we address who is the best basketball player of all time! Apologies to Giannis if he's listening. For more info on Dr. Lee, Jeremy, or to...

Jeremy Schumacher is joined by the amazing Dr Berger to nerd out talking about family systems! We discuss genograms, how family of origin effects our current relationships, and how therapy can help when family systems get messy! Head over to http://lakeshorepsychologyservices.com for more resources and information about family systems, how therapy can be helpful, and our awesome providers includin...