On today’s show: Joe reviews advice that will help your older self be happier. Is work supposed to be miserable? Joe analyzes the work of man after the fall of Adam and Eve. Imagine yourself looking back at your life when you’re older. Are you happy with what you did? Caller: I’m not sure that […]

On today’s show: Joe discusses social interactions in the midst of the pervasive influence of social media. Why are you on your phone during social interactions face to face? Joe discusses some unwritten rules about sneakily using your phone while with others. Research indicates that people feel worse when trying to juggle text/email while in […]

On today’s show: Last hour’s caller, cont’d. Joe explores the source of her negative self-image. Caller: I’ve always felt like I didn’t measure up. My dad compared me to my siblings constantly. Joe reminds you that you’re lazy. Most things in nature seek the path of least resistance. Joe cites a study in which participants […]

On today’s show: Talks about the unnecessary stress over dangers that are not really threats. Joe suggests that we worry about the wrong things. Your faith can support you through these difficult times in life. God offers you an incredible forgiveness called grace. Joe talks about the availability heuristic and how it affects us. Joe […]

On today’s show: Joe welcomes resident Zimmennial, Cecilia to the show as well as Julia Klausli, Professor at Divine Mercy University. Dr. Klausli discusses her research about the relationship between insecure attachment and attitudes toward spirituality. Klausli discusses how someone who grew up with insecure can recover and heal. Dr. Klausli reveals an important intervention […]

On today’s show: Joe discusses the importance of youthful appearance in our society. Cecilia speaks about her quest for longer eye lashes. Joe and Cecilia discuss the importance of a smile, and how a smile can improve mood. Joe tells a story of a friend who gave him very bad dating advice. Cecilia discusses the […]

On today’s show: Have you ever thought, “I wish that I could just go to sleep and not wake up?” You might think that if you go to a therapist and tell him this, that you will be locked up. That isn’t what happens. Don’t fear, you can get help. In Joe’s experience, many people […]

On today’s show: Joe speaks about online dating and the advantages and disadvantages of online dating. Meaningful dating can be done at a distance. Joe recounts his personal experience with long distance relationships. Joe speculates that one of the reasons that there is a rise in the divorce rate is that there are so many […]

On today’s show: Joe speaks about anxiety and what you can do about it. Joe gives some tips in dealing with anxiety. If you are feeling unsure about the world, practice gratitude. Caller: After 40 years my husband died. I found out he was living a double life. Some people thought he was single, but […]

On today’s show: Joe discusses some disturbing statistics regarding opiate addiction and eating disorders in midlife. Life satisfaction tends to reach its lowest point in midlife. Joe tells the story of Lonnie, a middle aged woman who had an epiphany when she recognized signs of anger in herself. Joe tells the story of Beth who […]