Psychologists Off the Clock

Psychologists Off the Clock episodes:

• 04.17.2024

  351. You Only Die Once with Jodi Wellman

  As humans, we face this dilemma of wanting to live life to the fullest, but also taking everything for granted, including time. We often only realize the importance of time when we have little time left. Don’t let that be...

  
• 04.10.2024

  350. Parenting Anxious Kids with Regine Galanti

  Are you seeking effective strategies to help your anxious child thrive and grow? In an interview with clinical psychologist and best-selling author, Regine Galanti about her book, "Parenting Anxious Kids, Understanding Anxiety in Children by Age and Stage", we talk...

  
• 04.03.2024

  349. The Hunger Habit with Judson Brewer

  Want to change your relationship with food? This incredible interview with Judson Brewer, a pioneer in the field of habit change and author of The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry and How to Stop, will not...

  
• 03.27.2024

  348. Sustainable Exercise with Michelle Segar

  Are you prioritizing quick fixes over lasting joy in our pursuit of health and wellness? With a focus on promoting long-term health behavior changes rather than short-lived fitness programs that quickly lose momentum, we welcome award-winning researcher and sustainable-change coach...

  
• 03.20.2024

  347. Job Changes & Career Pivots with Paula Brand

  Almost all of our quality of life is impacted by our careers because we spend so much time at work. As psychologists, we see a lot of anxiety-based patients in our practice. Often, the root of stress or anxiety is...

  
• 03.13.2024

  346. Self-compassion Daily Journal with Diana Hill

  How often do you criticize yourself? Whether you torture yourself with negative thoughts about body image, career goals, or parenting, our conversation with guest and former cohost Diana Hill is sure to change that! Drawing from mindfulness, acceptance and commitment...

  
• 03.06.2024

  345. Writing for Personal Growth with Maureen Murdock

  If you are someone who finds comfort and healing in writing, you’ll already be familiar with the therapeutic benefits of journaling. But, have you ever thought about exploring memoir writing? You may think, ‘What have I got to write about?’...

  
• 02.28.2024

  344. Differently Wired Kids with Deborah Reber

  Parenting neurodivergent kids can be a unique journey full of challenges and triumphs. For this discussion, we have the pleasure of being joined by Debbie Reber, the author of a book that is breaking the mold! Differently Wired: A Parent's...

  
• 02.21.2024

  343. Heartbreak with Florence Williams

  Heartbreak, a universal experience that can leave us feeling lost and questioning ourselves. We've all been there. It's a painful journey, that's difficult to process and navigate. In a conversation everyone can relate to, we bring in the author of...

  
• 02.14.2024

  342. Youth Sports and Raising Athletes with Kirsten Jones

  Children nowadays have the luxury of being able to choose from a wide range of athletic activities. Though this is fantastic for their long-term development, youth sports have become more intense and competitive than ever before, which can pose a...

  
• 02.07.2024

  341. Self-Forgiveness with Grant Dewar

  Self-forgiveness doesn’t come easily. For some, the shame and withdrawal that come with holding incredible bitterness and animosity towards oneself can take over for years, and in some instances, a lifetime, if left unaddressed. In an interview with Grant Dewar,...

  
• 01.31.2024

  340. How to Create Lasting Sexual Connections with Emily Nagoski

  It's time to have a no-BS discussion about something that all of us have struggled with at some point in our long-term relationships: maintaining a sexual connection. If this speaks to you and you feel like you’re stuck with poor...

  
• 01.24.2024

  339. Picking, Pulling and Biting: Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors with Marla Deibler and Renae Reinardy

  Research shows that somewhere between 2 and 6% of the population struggles with BFRBs at a clinical level, which can include behaviors like hair-pulling, skin-picking, and nail-biting (among others). What differentiates BFRBs from other self-grooming behaviors, though, is the unintentional...

  
• 01.17.2024

  338. ACT for Burnout with Debbie!

  It's disheartening to see how burnout has become increasingly widespread. We understand how overwhelming it can be, and we're here to support you in finding ways to overcome it. For this very special episode, all four POTC cohosts come together...

  
• 01.10.2024

  337. Puberty Is Awkward with Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett

  Puberty can be a very confusing and transformative time, full of physical and emotional changes that can be both exciting and challenging to navigate. As your children go through this phase, they may need your support and guidance more than...

  
• 01.03.2024

  336. Mindfulness and Living Expansively with Sharon Salzberg

  Is wellness something you would like to bring into your life this year? Then our first POTC episode of 2024, featuring Sharon Salzberg, a pioneer of meditation and world-renowned teacher, is a gold mine! Going deep into Sharon's many years...

  
• 12.27.2023

  335. A Cozy Fireside Chat with the POTC Cohosts

  As yet another incredible year comes to a close, the POTC cohosts, Debbie, Jill, Michael, and Emily, gather for the final episode of 2023 in a cozy fireside chat. Kicking off the episode, they reflect on some of the obstacles...

  
• 12.20.2023

  334. Our Polyvagal World with Stephen & Seth Porges

  Since we were introduced to Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges in the early nineties, the concept has revolutionized our understanding of the connection between safety and well-being and transformed trauma interventions and therapeutic interactions, inspiring researchers and clinicians to approach...

  
• 12.13.2023

  333. How Work Works with Michelle P. King

  The fact is that, next to sleep, we spend the most hours of a lifetime in the workplace. It's true, even though it is a bitter pill to swallow. That's why Michelle P. King argues the idea that we can...

  
• 12.06.2023

  332. Middle School Superpowers with Phyllis Fagell

  Middle school can be such a stressful experience for kids, their parents, and educators alike. It's a time of change, pressure, and uncharted territory that can be extremely overwhelming. In this conversation, Emily Edlynn speaks with the author of Middle...

  
• 11.29.2023

  331. Seeing Others: The Importance of Being Recognized and Valued with Michèle Lamont

  Inequality is a pervasive problem in society that leads to individuals and entire communities feeling undervalued and neglected and can have adverse impacts. We excitedly welcome acclaimed Harvard sociologist Michèle Lamont for this discussion, who joins Debbie to impart wisdom...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Bonus Episode: POTC plays Dungeons&Dragons

  In this bonus episode, Michael leads Jill, Debbie, and Emily in a hilarious round of Dungeons&Dragons. If you just tuned into our episode with Megan Connell on Dungeons&Dragons in Therapy, you’ll understand that tabletop role-playing games can only truly be...

  
• 11.22.2023

  330. Dungeons&Dragons in Therapy with Megan Connell

  Many clinical professionals all over the world are incorporating tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs) into therapy. They offer diverse benefits and can be a game-changing way to introduce enjoyment and creativity into therapy sessions. For this conversation, we are thrilled to...

  
• 11.15.2023

  329. The Power of Curiosity with Scott Shigeoka

  Is curiosity one of your greatest superpowers when it comes to making meaningful connections, healing, and growing personally? This episode features Scott Shigeoka, an expert on curiosity and the author of Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change...

  
• 11.08.2023

  328. How to Navigate Change with Brad Stulberg

  We are all affected by change in some way or another. Whether it is an economic crisis, a career change, a global pandemic, or having children, change is unavoidable. In this episode, we welcome back best-selling author Brad Stulberg to...

  
• 11.01.2023

  327. Thriving on Overload with Ross Dawson

  It is astounding how much information we are exposed to on a daily basis. But how can we transform information overload into opportunity? For this episode, we invited internationally recognized leading futurist, entrepreneur, and author Ross Dawson to the conversation...

  
• 10.25.2023

  326. Weight Stigma and Body Image with Sarah Pegrum

  The topic of weight and body image is more prevalent in today's society than ever before. Every day we are bombarded with messages that convey the thin ideal and encourage us to strive for certain body types. Sadly, what is often...

  
• 10.18.2023

  325. Unseen, Unheard, Undervalued with Janina Scarlet

  Unseen, unheard, undervalued - have you ever felt like that? As our guest this week, Dr. Janina Scarlet, a licensed clinical psychologist, points out, these feelings, while understandable, can be overcome. In Janina's mission to de-stigmatize loneliness and help people...

  
• 10.11.2023

  324. Toxic Achievement Culture with Jennifer Wallace

  Students in high-achieving schools across America are facing increased rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm due to intense pressure to succeed. This leads educators, parents, and community leaders to grapple with a difficult question: how can we encourage excellence while...

  
• 10.04.2023

  323. Introducing Our New Cohosts!

  The secret is finally out! We’re kicking off an amazing new chapter for POTC this week as we reveal our two latest additions to the cohost team - Emily Edlynn and Michael Herold! It’s going to be a blast having...

  
• 09.27.2023

  322. Goodbye to Yael with Yael, Debbie and Jill

  In a bittersweet episode of POTC, we say farewell to our dear friend, Yael Schonbrun, who, after six cherished years on Psychologists Off The Clock, is stepping down from her seat as cohost. We take this opportunity to express our...

  
• 09.20.2023

  321. Imposter No More with Jill Stoddard

  Have you ever experienced the unsettling feeling of not being good enough despite all of your achievements? Do you fear being exposed as a fraud in your professional life? Prepare to be enlightened as we discuss the uncomfortable reality of...

  
• 09.13.2023

  320. Anger and Forgiveness with Robyn Walser

  It’s natural for us to have feelings of anger as we navigate the obstacles of life, but if left unaddressed, they can easily consume us and negatively impact our lives in more ways than one. Forgiveness, on the other hand,...

  
• 09.06.2023

  319. Autonomy-Supportive Parenting with the AMAZING Emily Edlynn

  We all want to raise our children to be self-sufficient and to explore their own identities, but it can be difficult to strike a balance between control and support. For this episode, we enlisted the guidance of Clinical Psychologist Emily...

  
• 08.30.2023

  318. Your Path to Personal Change with Michelle Drapkin

  If you are struggling to make positive changes in your life, our interview with Dr. Michelle Drapkin is full of inspiration on prioritizing and being compassionate with yourself, even when facing setbacks.  As we dig into research-proven strategies from Michelle’s new...

  
• 08.23.2023

  317. Growing Up in Public with Devorah Heitner

  In this age of technology, our children are more exposed than ever before. As parents, it falls upon us to educate and mentor them in responsibly navigating boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation.  For this episode, we bring you Devorah Heitner, who,...

  
• 08.16.2023

  316. Understanding Addiction with Judith Grisel

  Addiction is a frightening disorder with complex root causes, affecting a staggering one in every five people over the age of 14. To explore the intricate nature of addiction, we invited Dr. Judith Grisel, a renowned psychology professor at Bucknell...

  
• 08.09.2023

  315. Hot & Bothered: Menopause with Jancee Dunn

  It’s time to talk about menopause. Despite being such a pivotal stage in a woman's development, it does not always receive the acknowledgment it deserves. And with half of the population affected by menopause, it’s about time we started talking...

  
• 08.04.2023

  Bonus Episode: Nobody Should Believe Me with Andrea Dunlop

  If you enjoyed our most recent episode, Episode 314, Munchausen by proxy with Andrea Dunlop and Marc Feldman on Munchausen by Proxy syndrome, you won’t want to miss Andrea’s podcast, Nobody Should Believe Me.  In this special bonus episode, we are...

  
• 08.02.2023

  314. Munchausen by Proxy with Andrea Dunlop and Marc Feldman

  Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome (MBPS) is a psychological disorder that you may have heard whispers about in the media in which a person, usually a parent, fakes or induces a medical condition in another person to gain attention. In most...

  
• 07.28.2023

  313. ACT-Informed Exposure for Anxiety with Brian Pilecki and Brian Thompson

  In the treatment of anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD, exposure therapy has long been recognized as the gold standard. But what if there was an even more powerful approach to confronting your fears or trauma? For this episode, we welcome two...

  
• 07.19.2023

  312. Throwback Episode! The Invisible Gorilla with Christopher Chabris

  Have you ever considered that, while being super focused can be a positive quality, it may also have its drawbacks? Think about it: when you channel your attention so intensely on one thing, you could be neglecting a whole realm...

  
• 07.12.2023

  311. Nobody's Fool with Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris

  Deception is everywhere. Fake psychics, dodgy investment deals, cults, and pesky scam calls can be hard to detect, even for the smartest or most vigilant individuals. This poses the question of what makes us vulnerable and what precautions we can...

  
• 07.05.2023

  310. The Expectation Effect with David Robson

  Our expectations can shape how we navigate life in more ways than one. Expectations help us prepare, but not just through action; there are actual physiological changes that occur when we're anticipating certain things. David Robson, "an award-winning science writer who...

  
• 06.28.2023

  309. The Language of Emotions with Karla McLaren

  Get ready to tap into the power of your emotions, because they hold invaluable wisdom! From guilt to panic and everything in between, each emotion we feel has a story to tell. And who better to guide us through this...

  
• 06.21.2023

  308. Identifying and Surviving Gaslighting with Robin Stern

  Are you familiar with the term "gaslighting"? It’s been a popular topic for discussion in recent days, but how many of us actually understand its true meaning and, perhaps more importantly, how to identify it?  Join us for this thought-provoking interview...

  
• 06.14.2023

  307. Navigating Social Media As a Parent with Cara Goodwin

  The journey of parenting requires a unique approach for every family. Don’t get discouraged by claims that there is one right way to raise a child; this is simply not true. Dr. Cara Goodwin, an experienced child psychologist, author, and mother,...

  
• 06.07.2023

  306. Screaming on the Inside: The Challenges of American Motherhood with Jessica Grose

  Let’s end the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers and give them the freedom to make choices that benefit themselves, their children, and their communities. Join Debbie and Jessica Grose, a writer for The New York Times, as they jump deep into...

  
• 05.31.2023

  305. The Power of Saying No with Vanessa Patrick

  We’ve all been there: saying yes when we really wanted to say no. It happens all the time, from work requests and invitations, or favors for friends. Saying no can result in offense, awkwardness, and sometimes even trouble with relationships...

  
• 05.24.2023

  304. The Emotional Lives of Teenagers with Lisa Damour

  Teenagers naturally experience a rollercoaster of emotions, making everyday pressures and transitional changes overwhelming for parents and adolescents alike. Our guest Lisa Damour, a clinical psychologist, and best-selling author of ‘The Emotional Lives of Teenagers’ emphasizes the integrality of validating...