Talking Brains

By Stephanie Sarkis PhDHealth & Fitness

Talking Brains episodes

May 14, 2019 When is a Relationship "Bad Enough"?: Leaving a Gaslighter
I've had several people contact me and ask me, "What if my partner meets only a few characteristics of a gaslighter? Should I leave?" In this podcast I detail 11 warning signs of a gaslighter, plus information to help you decide if it is time to leave. Stephanie Sarkis PhD is the author of Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People - and Break Free. www.stephaniesarkis.com
20 min
April 23, 2019 Gaslighters & Gift-Giving
Gaslighters are terrible at giving gifts....and they can be equally as terrible at receiving them. What do you say when you get stung by the gaslighter over a gift? Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD, author of Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People and Break Free. www.stephaniesarkis.com
15 min
February 28, 2019 Collaborative Divorce Helps Families Heal with Jeremy Gaies PsyD
Collaborative divorce helps families heal when parents' relationships change. Jeremy Gaies PsyD is a licensed psychologist and certified family mediator who specializes in helping divorcing families pursue peaceful solutions. Dr. Gaies is the author of “A Clear and Easy Guide to Collaborative Divorce” and the co-author of “Mindful Co-Parenting: A Child-Friendly Path Through Divorce.” The host of Talking Brains is Stephanie Sarkis PhD at www.stephaniesarkis.com
40 min
February 18, 2019 Malevolence "Monster" OCD with Seth J. Gillihan PhD
Malevolence or "monster" obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) includes obsessions about hurting other people. Licensed psychologist Seth J. Gillihan PhD gives us more info about malevolence OCD, including treatment. Dr. Gillihan is a clinical assistant professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. His books include Overcoming OCD: A Journey to Recovery. His website is www.sethgillihan.com. Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD. www.stephaniesarkis.com
40 min
January 27, 2019 Racial Bias in Media & What You Can Do About It
This episode I'm joined by Torraine Walker to discuss racial bias in media - specifically the ways in which the media tends to portray white alleged offenders as "innocent" and people of color alleged offenders as "guilty". (Thank you Torraine for describing our discussion so well!) We also talk about what you can do to combat this bias. Torraine Walker is a writer, journalist, and social media influencer with over 50 bylines in publications including Teen Vogue, Huffington Post, Splinter (formerly Fusion), and RaceBaitR. His website is www.torrainewalker.com, and his Twitter and Insta are @torrainewalker. I'm your host, Stephanie Sarkis PhD www.stephaniesarkis.com
52 min
January 09, 2019 Collaborative Law and Collaborative Divorce: Putting Your Kids First
Learn how collaborative law, a non-adversarial way to settle issues, can help make life less stressful when you are going through a divorce or separation. Special guest is attorney and published author Adam Cordover JD at www.familydiplomacy.com and based in Tampa, Florida. Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD at www.stephaniesarkis.com
59 min
December 07, 2018 Herding Cats: The Psychology Behind Managing a Large Online Group
Meet Aston Bright MBA. Aston is the founder and administrator of the Facebook group Off the Grid: Political Talk, Current Events, Social Issues & True Crime. Learn how to become a "psychological ninja" in order to successfully manage a 3,000 member group. Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD. www.stephaniesarkis.com
40 min
November 20, 2018 Mental Energy as Expenses and Income with Irene Kerzhnerman PhD
Is your energy running low? Viewing your energy as a bank account can stop you from being "overdrawn". Irene Kerzhnerman PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with offices in Boca Raton, Florida. With over 20 years experience, she has been trained to understand the relationship between the body and mind and to help people maximize their overall health. She can be found at www.drireneonline.com. Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD. www.stephaniesarkis.com
42 min
November 07, 2018 How Children Thrive with Mark Bertin MD
Mark Bertin MD discusses child development and parenting - valuable information that can also be found in his newest book, "How Children Thrive: The Practical Science of Raising Independent, Resilient, and Happy Kids". Dr. Bertin can be found at www.developmentaldoctor.com. Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD. www.stephaniesarkis.com
59 min
October 23, 2018 Anxiety, Burnout, Tribalism, & Taking Action
Feeling an increase in anxiety and burnout, especially in the last couple of years? I speak with Anthony Quaglieri PhD LMHC BCC about this rise in disillusionment, feeling unsafe, and triggering of past trauma. We talk about a protocol for intervening when you see someone being harassed, how solution-focused therapy helps with anxiety, and the importance of calling up a friend to help them vote. You do have the power to make changes in your world. We get political towards the second half and discuss how the Trump administration's policies have caused anxiety and fear, but also have caused people to resist and be more politically active than ever before. www.anthonyquaglieri.com Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD www.stephaniesarkis.com
1 hr 5 min