Dr. Michael David Clay

WORD with Dr. Michael David Clay

The definitive clinical WORD in personal growth and development. CONTACT:Michael David Clay, D. Min, MA,thewordhouse@frontier.com

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Dr. Michael David Clay

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Psychological Synchrony and the Crafting of Committed SITUATIONSHIPS! 11.01.2026

Constructed of CHOICE, ALL committed RELATIONSHIPS hold a SITUATIONSHIP dynamic. Built in moment-by-moment context, day-after-day, over the course of a lifetime, and if not, then no measure of commitment can truly overcome the failure of non-commitment to the present. CONTACT Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse: or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Embrace the SUCK: the Adaptive Psychology of Doing HARD Things! 04.01.2026

Doing HARD things is as implicit to adaptation as is also to SURVIVAL. Without challenge, the HUMAN SOUL dies! Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The NARCISSISTIC Revolt: Envy and Murder Culturalized. 28.12.2025

What HAPPENS when NARCISSISM prevails? An otherwise juggernaut of combined DARK TRIAD maleficence. Combined with Sadism and Sociopathy, NARCISSISM may easily turn LETHAL. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Envy Vibes and Failure Identity. 21.12.2025

Envy comes from a combination of poor self-image and failure identity. Otherwise, mixed with HOPE and ASPIRATION, other's success' can be seen more so encouragement, if not also support and opportunity. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; 0r call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Schadenfreude: God Bless You! 14.12.2025

What is it to ENVY that one would choose instead to WANT someone to FAIL? Its Schadenfreude! The BETTER answer is to not only love other's BETTER, but love yourself BEST. That WAY, everyone WINS. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com: @WORDHouse; or call 304.523,WORD (9673).

Psychological Reconciliation and Repair: Family Estrangement. 07.12.2025

Brokenness comes as much from FATALISM. The DEVELOPMENTAL model is one or adjustment and growth, and so too Reconciliation and Repair. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com: @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

All Estrangement is Loss: Psychological Grief Work. 30.11.2025

All ESTRANGEMENT is Loss, and all LOSS holds SIGNIIFICANT risk of becoming a Psychological Concern. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The PERFECT Family: A Lesson in COMPLETION. 23.11.2025

Perfection may be both terminal, as well state-dependent, depending on one's perspective. To remain content while finishing the course is possibly one of life's greatest challenges. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com: @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD.

The NEW Thing: AI PSYCHOSIS! 16.11.2025

Difficult enough to suffer PSYCHOSIS, add to THAT the possible APPLIFICATION effect of the CHATBOT and there is much potential for a seriously troubling result. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com: @WORDHOUSE; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The APPENDIX: Psychological Champion of the GUT BIOME! 09.11.2025

Pretty AWESOME! Who'd of thought the APPENDIX would be important to good MIND HEALTH? It is and a lot of other BIOCHEMISTRY that ALL would be better for KNOWING. ALL part of one's PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; TheWORDHouse.com; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Relationship Psychology: Situationship, the New Norm? 02.11.2025

Commitment lies somewhere between Situationship and Relationship, ONE just has to find ANOTHER who agrees on what that in mutuality looks like! Psychological Counseling can HELP. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com: TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Dating and the Psychology of DISCOVERY! 26.10.2025

When it comes to DATING, go ahead and lessen the psychological pressure, be more open to DISCOVERY Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; TheWORDHouse.com; of call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Self-Affirmation: Accepting Compliments with Grace! 19.10.2025

What is it to accept a compliment? Nothing less than a simple THANK YOU! Self-esteem is more so agreement than it is CONVEYED. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com: @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

PORN: Some Things Better Left Unsaid? Psychologically, NEVER! 12.10.2025

Porn is more than simple to either appreciate or explain, especially when it hurts another. Not talking doesn't HELP. But if ONLY one wants to talk, then Psychological Counseling can. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@The WORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304-523-9673 (WORD).

Gender Bias in Vegetarianism and Homicide! 05.10.2025

What do Women, Ethics, and Vegetarianism hold in common? Possibly rendering one less inclined to eat meat, as well commit homicide. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Overcoming Gender Profiling and Stereotypy. 28.09.2025

Profiling is never a good practice, especially when it comes to science. However, that should never be taken to the elimination of what one desires to believe, if proven adaptive. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304-523-WORD (9673).

Psychology of Relationships: Attraction is not necessarily Affinity. 21.09.2025

Attraction brings people together, as much Affinity keeps them together. Of ALL the variables, the one that matters the most is WHAT one does with WHAT they have been given! Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304,523,WORD (9673).

"Little Treat Culture" and the Premack Principle. 14.09.2025

Nothing wrong with SMALL rewards along the way. Just don't allow AVOIDANCE to be the primary motivator. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com: @WORDHouse: or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Who are YOU? 07.09.2025

Look in the MIRROR. Identity is both given as well negotiated. Understanding one's role in figuring out who they are, as well want to be, is critical to a better life experience. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Grieving and the Consolation of Caring! 31.08.2025

Universally, DEATH brings with it Grief. Consoling others requires having learned to cope with loss throughout one's own life. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.om; @WORDHouse; or calling 304.523.WORD (9673).

Terminal Lucidity and the Case for Life After Death. 24.08.2025

Speaking to something, Terminal Lucidity seems to suggest the Human Ego may be a bit more distinct than originally presumed. Is it sufficient to seceding Death? Just have to wait and see. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Psychologically Speaking: Contentment is BETTER than Simply Happy! 17.08.2025

Happiness is NOT necessarily the same as contentment: Learning to be satisfied comes from a combination of not only finding happiness, but doing so without harm to self or others. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse@frontier.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or calling 304.523.WORD (9673).

Bossy Therapist. 10.08.2025

Good leadership begins with a willingness to lead. Telling someone what to do is quite different than living it with them. Psychological Counseling is leadership based and if it's not, then BOSSY! Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Sugarcoating is only Good for Cookies. 03.08.2025

Rather than sugarcoating, sound feedback comes from a sound relationship of mutual respect and trust. Being open to receiving is as much a matter of asking as is seeking vetted counsel. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; on social media @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The Psychology of Being Nice. 27.07.2025

For most, NICENESS probably won't kill, but it may feel like it. Being NICE should never mean losing YOU. Boundaries are critical to preserving one's identity. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673)..

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