Psychologists Off the Clock

By Drs. Debbie Sorensen, Yael Schonbrun, & Jill Stoddard

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We are three clinical psychologists, bringing you ideas from psychology that can help you flourish in your work, relationships, and health.

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288. The Fun Habit with Mik...

02.01.2023

We all want to live a fun and fulfilling life, but the hustle and bustle of everyday life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. That's why it's so important to make time for fun, even as an adult. From ...

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02.01.2023 288. The Fun Habit with Mike Rucker We all want to live a fun and fulfilling life, but the hustle and bustle of everyday life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. That's why it's so important to make time for fun, even as an adult. From ...
01.25.2023 287. Think, Act, Be with Seth Gillihan Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a powerful practice that has been proven to effectively reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But, while CBT can help bring us relief in the short term, it doesn't always create lasting change. That’s why ...
01.18.2023 286. Not Drinking Tonight with Amanda White Alcohol is a pervasive part of many of our lives, but have you ever questioned your relationship with alcohol? Taking an honest look at the way we use alcohol can be a powerful tool in identifying our motivations behind drinking, ...
01.11.2023 285. What Do You Want Out of Life? Values Fulfillment Theory with Valerie Tiberius Taking the time to reflect on our values and goals is an essential practice for living a meaningful life. By considering what is most important to us, we can gain a greater understanding of our place and purpose in this ...
01.04.2023 284. Things We Love with Aaron Ahuvia We often form deep emotional relationships with things that are important to us, from cherished items to hobbies and more materialistic possessions. But why do we become so emotionally attached to the things that we love and how does this ...
12.28.2022 283. Healthy Habits with Dayna Lee-Baggley (Re-release) Happy New Year, dear listeners! As we begin this new year, it's a great time to start developing some new healthy habits. It may seem like a challenge, but we can do it! Let's make this year a time for ...
12.21.2022 282. Toxic Positivity with Whitney Goodman Toxic positivity is a phenomenon that has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. It is characterized by the constant reinforcement of an overly optimistic attitude, to the point of ignoring, invalidating, or minimizing the hardships or feelings faced by individuals. ...
12.14.2022 281. Belonging Uncertainty and Bridging Divides with Geoffrey Cohen Belonging uncertainty is a common experience in social life. It is a feeling of not fitting into a particular social group or environment. People who experience this may feel like an outsider, isolated from those around them, or unable to ...
12.07.2022 280. Choose Growth with Scott Barry Kaufman Striving for what you want in life can be difficult, especially when you find yourself in a stagnant situation or lack direction. However, with the assistance of Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, a Cognitive Scientist, and Humanistic Psychologist, you can learn ...
11.30.2022 279. ACT for Healing Black Racial Trauma with Jennifer Shepard Payne Racial trauma has been caused by centuries of discrimination and violence against African Americans; a legacy of injustice that has had a long-term impact on mental, emotional, and psychical well-being. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing Black racial ...
11.23.2022 278. The Gift with Edith Eger and Marianne Engle As we go through life, we all have experiences, both positive and negative, that shape who we are. Sometimes, we focus too much on the negative experiences and start to think "why me?". In order to counter this negative spiral, ...
11.16.2022 277. Silence is Golden with Justin Zorn & Leigh Marz Finding moments of silence can be difficult in our chaotic, constantly-connected world. But, Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz, co-authors of ‘Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise’, say it's worth the effort. Shedding light on the many ...
11.09.2022 276. Assertive Communication Skills with Randy Paterson Assertive communication is one of the most important skills when it comes to human relationships. Be it in the workplace, with family, or in friendships, it is a skill that you must learn to develop in order to communicate in ...
11.02.2022 275. Work, Parent, Thrive with Yael Schonbrun Working parenthood is not for the faint of heart. Sometimes the stress of toggling between family and professional roles can feel like too much! And... it can also be a meaningful source of joy, inspiration, and creativity. In this extra ...
10.26.2022 274. Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood with Satya Doyle Byock If you're trying to figure out how to navigate this whole adulthood thing, and maybe even do some personal growth along the way, we have the perfect episode for you this week! Listen in as Debbie talks with Satya Doyle ...
10.19.2022 273. A More Just Future with Dolly Chugh Doing social justice work of any kind, whether it's in our homes with their families or out in the world causes us to encounter uncomfortable feelings like confusion, shame, guilt, and overwhelm. But, according to Dolly Chugh, the author of ...
10.12.2022 272. Middle School Matters with Phyllis Fagell Parenting books and research on kids often lump middle schoolers together with young elementary school kids or older adolescents. This obscures the fact that middle school is its own distinct phase. Join Jill as she talks with therapist, school counselor, ...
10.06.2022 271. Cultivating Friendships in Adulthood Featuring Adam Dorsay Friendships matter deeply for our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. But unlike kids, adults generally don’t knock on their neighbors’ doors and say, “Hey wanna come outside and play?” Making and keeping friends in adulthood is tricky (to say the ...
10.03.2022 Bonus Episode: Regret with Daniel Pink (excerpt from A Slight Change of Plans podcast) In this special bonus episode, we hear an excerpt from Daniel Pink, author of the book The Power of Regret, on the podcast A Slight Change of Plans, cohosted by cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar. Learn more about your ad ...
09.28.2022 270. How Am I Doing? with Cory Yeager In order to show up as our best selves for others, for all the roles that matter most to us, and to make the world a better place, we need to be able to have the important conversations with ourselves. ...
09.22.2022 269. Connection Through Vulnerability with Rikke Kjelgaard Do you want to be a badass? Sometimes being a badass means asking for help, being vulnerable, and admitting you can’t do it all on your own. Join Jill as she talks with psychologist and ACT trainer, Rikke Kjelgaard about ...
09.14.2022 268. Coping with Suicidal Thoughts with Kathryn H. Gordon Suicidal thoughts are a more common human experience than you may realize, and many lives are impacted by suicide. Often suicidal thoughts are an indication that a person is in emotional pain, and there are tools that can help. Talking ...
09.07.2022 267. You are Not a Horrible Parent with Carla Naumburg If you think you’re a horrible parent, well, you’re not alone! Thinking we such at parenting seems to be an inherent part of parenting made worse by the pandemic, financial stressors, and general unease we live with. The wise and ...
08.31.2022 266. Future Tense with Tracy Dennis-Tiwary Anxiety has long gotten a bad wrap. But maybe part of why anxiety is so much on the rise and harming so many people comes back to how we understand anxiety. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, author Future Tense: Why Anxiety is Good ...
08.24.2022 265. The Power of Emotions at Work with Karla McLaren If you think emotions don't belong in the workplace, think again! Emotions, when welcomed and respected, are an essential part of productive and healthy workplace environments. In this episode, Debbie talks with Karla McLaren about the power of emotions at ...
08.18.2022 264. Raising Intuitive Eaters with Sumner Brooks and Amee Severson Many of us grew up being told we must be members of “the clean plate club” or that we shouldn’t waste food because there are starving children in other countries. The diet industry rakes in billions, profiting off messages around ...
08.10.2022 263. Relationships with Emotionally Immature People with Lindsay Gibson Many of us grew up with or are in a current relationship with someone who is emotionally immature. And if that’s the case, you may feel anger towards that person, and a lingering sense of loneliness and anxiety in intimate ...
08.03.2022 262. Hope and Values in Dark Times with Us The world is chock full of bad news right now, and many are feeling the impacts. From war to revocation of rights, the world around us can easily (and not unreasonably) feel hopeless. On this week’s episode of POTC, Debbie, ...
07.27.2022 261. The Secret Life of Secrets with Michael Slepian Secrets are a double-edged sword. They can both inflict and remedy physical and psychological injury for us and our loved ones. But regardless of whether they offer benefit, keeping secrets is often burdensome for the keeper. Michael Slepian, author of ...
07.20.2022 260. Health Anxiety with Karen Lynn Cassiday It’s not uncommon to have some anxiety about your and others’ health. However, health anxiety, at its worst, can become an overwhelming, life-consuming experience that keeps you from thriving. Millions of people experience health anxiety, and the pandemic has certainly ...
07.20.2022 260. Health Anxiety with Karen Lynn Cassiday It’s not uncommon to have some anxiety about your and others’ health. However, health anxiety, at its worst, can become an overwhelming, life-consuming experience that keeps you from thriving. Millions of people experience health anxiety, and the pandemic has certainly ...
07.13.2022 259. Rethinking Delusions with Victoria Sheperd Delusional beliefs have a long and varied history, with false beliefs ranging from those as minor as imposter syndrome to those as significant as thinking we are dead or decapitated. Victoria Shepherd, author of A History of Delusions, has dedicated ...
07.13.2022 259. Rethinking Delusions with Victoria Sheperd Delusional beliefs have a long and varied history, with false beliefs ranging from those as minor as imposter syndrome to those as significant as thinking we are dead or decapitated. Victoria Shepherd, author of A History of Delusions, has dedicated ...
07.06.2022 258. How to Have a Kid and a Life with Erika Souter Women and gender-expansive individuals are often expected to take on the largest portion of emotional labor, home-making, and parenting work. This and a myriad of other unrealistic expectations contribute to #secretparenting and the “motherhood penalty,” leaving women and gender-expansive individuals ...
07.06.2022 258. How to Have a Kid and a Life with Erika Souter Women and gender-expansive individuals are often expected to take on the largest portion of emotional labor, home-making, and parenting work. This and a myriad of other unrealistic expectations contribute to #secretparenting and the “motherhood penalty,” leaving women and gender-expansive individuals ...
06.29.2022 257. The Gift of Being Ordinary with Ron Siegel Human beings are evolutionarily hard-wired to compete with one another, and this drive to compete encourages us to compare our standing to that of our fellows and despair when we don’t match up. This “compare and despair” mindset can lead ...
06.29.2022 257. The Gift of Being Ordinary with Ron Siegel Human beings are evolutionarily hard-wired to compete with one another, and this drive to compete encourages us to compare our standing to that of our fellows and despair when we don’t match up. This “compare and despair” mindset can lead ...
06.22.2022 256. Social Justice Parenting with Traci Baxley Social justice involves action. In our society which has historically privileged whiteness, many racist and other prejudicial ideas are widely accepted as the standard and are pervasively practiced as the norm. Because of this, allies must engage in anti-racism and ...
06.22.2022 256. Social Justice Parenting with Traci Baxley Social justice involves action. In our society which has historically privileged whiteness, many racist and other prejudicial ideas are widely accepted as the standard and are pervasively practiced as the norm. Because of this, allies must engage in anti-racism and ...
06.15.2022 255. Influence is Your Superpower with Zoe Chance Influence is power, but it’s a power not reserved just for the few. In fact, each of us has the power to impact those around us. Because of this, it’s incredibly important that we meaningfully hold and use that power ...
06.15.2022 255. Influence is Your Superpower with Zoe Chance Influence is power, but it’s a power not reserved just for the few. In fact, each of us has the power to impact those around us. Because of this, it’s incredibly important that we meaningfully hold and use that power ...
06.08.2022 254. Cultivating Compassion for a Lasting Connection with Michaela Thomas It’s incredibly easy (and completely normal) to become caught in the heat of the moment and lash out when arguing with our partners. However, it’s not always the most functional behavior, and it almost never aligns with our values. Michaela ...
06.08.2022 254. Cultivating Compassion for a Lasting Connection with Michaela Thomas It’s incredibly easy (and completely normal) to become caught in the heat of the moment and lash out when arguing with our partners. However, it’s not always the most functional behavior, and it almost never aligns with our values. Michaela ...
06.01.2022 253. Free Range Kids with Lenore Skenazy The pressure to be the perfect parent and create the perfect environment for your kids to grow feels pervasive for many modern parents. Because of this, many caregivers have had the thought that they are the world’s worst parent. However, ...
06.01.2022 253. Free Range Kids with Lenore Skenazy The pressure to be the perfect parent and create the perfect environment for your kids to grow feels pervasive for many modern parents. Because of this, many caregivers have had the thought that they are the world’s worst parent. However, ...
05.25.2022 252. Getting the Help You Need, with Us Asking for help can put us in a vulnerable space. For some, asking for help feels like an admission of failure or weakness. However, many (including the POTC crew) would argue that asking for help demonstrates incredible strength, intelligence, and ...
05.25.2022 252. Getting the Help You Need, with Us Asking for help can put us in a vulnerable space. For some, asking for help feels like an admission of failure or weakness. However, many (including the POTC crew) would argue that asking for help demonstrates incredible strength, intelligence, and ...
05.18.2022 251. Wonder with Frank Keil Richard Dawkins has been quoted as saying, “The feeling of awed wonder that science can give us is one of the highest experiences of which the human psyche is capable.” Many agree with him and have referred to wonder as ...
05.18.2022 251. Wonder with Frank Keil Richard Dawkins has been quoted as saying, “The feeling of awed wonder that science can give us is one of the highest experiences of which the human psyche is capable.” Many agree with him and have referred to wonder as ...
05.12.2022 250. Anxiety and Perfectionism with Clarissa Ong Many of us make use of control agendas and get caught up in managing our experiences to be exactly the way we want them. Sometimes this is a good, rewarding type of behavior, but more often than not, perfectionistic behavior ...

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