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Drs. Brenner and White talk about everything that is going on nowadays - COVID, global events, the US election, and how to navigate the great sense of uncertainty, even dread, with which so many are confronted.

Sleep expert Josh Tal, PhD joins us to discuss some common sleep issues and treatment options for insomnia.  We were delighted to hear about his boot camp approach, which incorporates CBT-I to effectively improve sleepless nights.

Grant and Fara discuss the many reasons that people break up and get back together.  We explore how self-concept clarity plays into our relationship habits.

Fara and Grant discuss key elements of traditional insight-oriented talk therapy, focusing on what to consider when searching for a well-suited therapist.

Mark Borg joins us to reflect on years of co-authorship with Grant Brenner and Danny Berry. Hear different perspectives on the same experience to learn how the "Three Amigos" have produced two books together, with a third on the way!

Johanna Dobrich talks to us about dissociation, disabled siblings, and how to navigate complicated family dynamics and challenging life experiences.

Mark O’Connell explains how acting techniques can enrich the experience of insight-oriented psychotherapy. His methods help us understand the importance of finding our most authentic selves inside the therapy session, as well as outside of it.

Find more on Mark O'Connell here: 

http://markoconnelltherapist.com/

Drs. White and Brenner discuss self-care, compassion, and the promises and challenges of cultivating a deep and fulfilling relationship with yourself. Treat yourself right and others will treat you right, too.

Join us for a unique conversation between Drs. White and Appel. Hear from this thought leader as he asks tough questions, and unpacks some of the complexities of human decision-making.

Find more on Jacob Appel here: https://www.mountsinai.org/profiles/jacob-m-appel

Lisa Levy is a performing artist and comedian with her irreverent radio show “Dr. Lisa Gives a Shit”.  Here we speak with her about the trials and tribulations of a marketing pro turned artist, performer, and comedian as she discusses her experiences with various therapists over the years and how she uses her own experience to help her live audience.

Find more on Lisa Levy here: https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/dr-lisa-gives-a-shit/