Instead of spending the New Year grappling with a list of shortcomings - the Reluctant Therapist shares the power in embracing our strengths and building on them to improve our mental health, relationships and well-being.

Backstage Banter, A musical holiday gift - Hear backstage conversations with the reluctant therapist, Elizabeth Barrett and Live Oak 2022 artists, starting with bandmates Jake, Trey and James from folk band, The Riverside, and finishing up with activist singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza.

Honoring the mentor - the honor of mentoringA mentor helps to illuminate the often uncertain path of our life - tune in Tuesday at 2 for a conversation with the reluctant therapist, Elizabeth Barrett for a conversation about the impact and importance of mentors and the gift that is the opportunity to mentor someone else. Your calls will be welcomed and encouraged.

To be in community is to be held in place - this is essential to mental health and well-being. Tune in at 2 p Tuesday for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett and musician/singer/songwriter Nick Larson from Proxima Parada, about building creative spaces and relationships that support them. Your calls will be welcomed and encouraged.Air Date 11/29/22

We do better, we feel better and we behave better when we belong to a group, a team, a family that holds us up when life strips us down. Tune in for a conversation with Elizabeth Barrett, the Reluctant Therapist about the importance of maintaining a core support system with gratitude and grace. Who are you thankful for this holiday season? Your calls will be welcomed and encouraged.

What does it mean to be an adult? It's more than an age, It's more than the rights. It's more than the responsibilities. To be an adult is to provide guidance, support and wisdom to the younger generation. Where are all of the adults? Tune in at 2 p (pst) for a Conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett, about becoming the leaders we need to be. Your calls will be welcomed and encouraged.Air Date 11-15-22

Alone we may not be able to control an election or save the planet but we can help to ease the burden of another if we are willing to offer love, compassion and support. Tune in for an uplifting conversation with Van Curaza founder of Op Surf -an organization that's been changing the lives for active military, veterans and their spouses one wave at a time for over a decade.Air Date 11/08/22

Eating disorders come in many shapes and sizes - only 6% of those diagnosed are considered to be "underweight." This second most deadly mental health condition can lead to depression, anxiety, despair and suicide. Tune in Tuesday at 2 for a conversation with certified eating disorder dietician, Marlena Tanner, founder of the Yellow House Project - an eating disorder recovery community - about the complexities of our relationship with food and our bodies in a society that only values thin. Your calls will be welcomed and encouraged.Air Date 11-01-02

Revisit a conversation with Ed Wright about his unintended celebrity after Hurricane Sandy devastated his home, along with much of the Jersey Shore and NYC. In light of Ian's recent path of destruction through Florida - the designation of Superstorm is becoming more common with each season. Moving forward - community, family, good planning and perseverance are becoming more important than ever.

After a satisfying and successful 32 years in the entertainment industry, Bob Oswaks found himself in an unexpected career transition. With an interest in the therapeutic benefits of baking, encouragement from some influential friends and a love for the Santa Ynez Valley - Bob's Well Bread of Los Alamos was born. Tune in Tuesday at 2 p (pst) to KCBX.ORG for an inspiring conversation about the joy of discovering new talents, paths and lives.