Doorknob Comments

On this episode of Doorknob Comments, Fara and Grant talk with Srini Pillay, a remarkable coach, author and business person who is adept at opening up minds, fostering creativity and unhinging people in the most delightful and loving way. Learn about his book Tinker, Dabble, Doodle, Try, including simple ways to optimize your creative problem-solving skills, and join in our lively and mind-altering conversation.

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Grant and Fara discuss the different models of personality and break down some of the major traits.  Where do these traits come from? More importantly- can they be changed?

We are joined by this talented producer, singer-songwriter, and native New-Yorker for a discussion on how to design a fulfilling career and a supportive peer group alongside.

Grant and Fara speak to an old friend who's leaving entertainment after nearly a decade of managing actors, and hear about why shifting to a career in therapy makes a lot of sense.

Grant and Fara discuss how to let go of (and heal from!) a pretty rough year.  We touch on what it means to reflect during this time and think about ways that 2021 can be better for us- on both an individual and collective level.

Vanessa is a multi-talented artist with a lot to say about violence towards women.  We hear how she uses performance to shine the spotlight on difficult topics.

Fara and Grant offer up strategies for coping with difficult family dynamics, accepting and embracing "the new normal", and making the most out of the season this year.

Dr. Sidor is an esteemed colleague, psychiatrist, and educator who joins Grant and Fara to discuss the science of suffering and the importance of a good team.

Find more about his work here: https://www.sweetinstitute.com/

Dr. Harvey White, psychiatrist and family therapist talks to us about how to stay connected (but not too connected!) to our families during COVID-19.  Managing stress, isolation and uncertainty is challenging but made easier with these sound suggestions.

 We are honored to be joined by psychiatrist Uma Naidoo, a trained chef and leader in the field of nutritional psychiatry.  Here, she graciously talks about some of the most important parts of the mind-gut connection.