The quest for a spiritual identity can take decades or can appear in a flash - but according to religious studies professor Dr. Stephen Lloyd-Moffett- we all need to believe in something. Tune in for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett and her guest, about the many varied paths to enlightenment. Your calls will be welcomed and encouraged.

What constitutes a vacation? And why do we need them? The summer solstice signals the beginning of this season marked by long warm days, a call to the natural world, deep reflection and gatherings with friends and family. Tune for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett, about how to make the most of your time in the light. Your calls will be welcomed and encouraged.

A little wisdom shared at the right time can change the course of our life. What was the best tip you ever received and who delivered it? Tune in Today at 2 for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett about the value of listening to our elders and the importance of taken on the role of mentor for the generations coming up behind us. Your calls will be welcomed and encouraged.

When asked why he climbed Mt. Everest, George Mallory famously replied, "because it was there." In the same spirit, brothers Ryan and Casey Higginbotham have completed two epic journeys paddling from Alaska to Mexico and from the Mexican border to the southern tip of Baja. What is it that drives this desire for extreme adventure? Tune in for a conversation with Elizabeth Barrett, the Reluctant Therapist and her paddleboarding guests about the physical and emotional highs, lows, triumphs and

Where do you feel well? The quick answer is often "in nature," but what does that mean? Finding time to be outside is one of our biggest challenges, along with finding time to share the natural world with our children and knowing how to best teach them how to care for themselves and the world around them. Getting ourselves, and children, connected to nature may be one of the most important things we can do to address climate change and environmental destruction. You have to experience something

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, let's talk about how we can best support and value the work of educators who make a difference in the lives of our children everyday. Tune in for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett, and her guests—Trevor McDonald, superintendent of the Lompoc Unified School District and 21-year veteran teacher and union representative Lodene Blair—about the state of education and what is needed to help teachers do their best for students.

Naming is serious business. Our name is fundamental to our identity and how we feel connected to our family. The name we are given is part of the story we tell of ourselves—and how our name is received can bring us great respect or painful ridicule. Tune in for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett, about the origin of our names and how it has influenced our lives.

As we continue to expand our understanding of the many different ways we express our humanity, it’s important to keep communication open. Tune in for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett, and her guest, college senior Winston Chang, about the generational differences and similarities in approaching challenging and often charged topics.

Living our best—while preparing for the worst—seems to be a common theme for those concerned about the future of our planet. As another Earth Day arrives, how are you managing to create a life of meaning and joy, while facing the ever-present realities of climate change? Tune in for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett, about learning to live with less, cultivating resilience and awakening our own unique gifts as we all learn to navigate our ever changing world.

Prednisone is an anti-inflammatory drug that reduces the body's immune response in order to manage and improve many health conditions. But the relief that can be achieved by using this popular medication can be overshadowed by side-effects that can range from insomnia, acne and nausea to more deadly reactions like depression, confusion and aggression. Tune in for a conversation with Elizabeth Barrett, the Reluctant Therapist, and her guest Jill Stegman, who's beloved husband of 40 years