 In honor of Father’s Day and Pride Month, we’ll be talking about gay fathers and LGBTQ parents in general. In addition to the challenges faced by all parents, gay parents face specific challenges. How do you talk to your children about the fact that they have two dads or two moms? How do you deal with schools that aren’t accepting of same-sex parents? And, whose last name does the child take? Host David B. Feldman interviews Eric Rosswood, author of The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads.
About Health radio program, KPFA (SF Bay Area) LISTEN TO EPISODE  The practice of gratitude may help us to overcome our natural human tendency to focus on the negative. Here's why.
Psychology in 10 Minutes Podcast LISTEN TO EPISODE  Whether you call it post-middle age, the second middle-age, or the new middle-age, life can and should be fulfilling, meaningful, and vibrant as people enter the second half of their lives. But, these years also bring challenges, including in relationships, work, and health. Host David B. Feldman interviews Dr. Jerrold Lee Shapiro, author of Finding Meaning, Facing Fears: Living Fully Twixt Midlife and Retirement.
About Health radio program, KPFA (SF Bay Area) LISTEN TO EPISODE  We're all hard on ourselves. But, according to new research, it's possible to "rewire" our brains for greater self-compassion.
Psychology in 10 Minutes Podcast LISTEN TO EPISODE  If you haven’t felt anxious the last year, you either haven’t been paying attention or you’re just very lucky. And now, many are experiencing re-entry anxiety: the stress of deciding how to re-engage with the world as COVID vaccines become more available. But, going back decades, anxiety was already one of the most frequent problems bringing people into psychotherapists’ offices. So, what exactly is anxiety? And, what can we do about it?
About Health radio program, KPFA (SF Bay Area) LISTEN TO EPISODE  Insomnia (at least in its milder forms) is a problem that somewhere between 30 and 50 percent of Americans struggle with at some point in their lives. And, it appears to have gotten worse in the midst of COVID. Host David B. Feldman interviews Dr. Colleen Ehrnstrom, psychologist and co-author of End the Insomnia Struggle.
About Health radio program, KPFA (SF Bay Area) LISTEN TO EPISODE  According to research, experiencing awe can lead to a number of important mental and physical health benefits. Host David B. Feldman interviews psychologist Dr. Jonah Paquette, author of Awestruck: How Embracing Wonder Can Make You Happier, Healthier, and More Connected.
About Health radio program, KPFA (SF Bay Area) LISTEN TO EPISODE  In this episode, we discuss how we can improve our ability to set and honor our resolutions. Host David B. Feldman interviews psychologist Dr. Judith Beck, President of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and author of many books, including three for dieters--The Beck Diet Solution and The Diet Trap Solution.
About Health radio program, KPFA (SF Bay Area) LISTEN TO EPISODE One of the most common questions that mental health professionals get asked is “How do I know if therapy is right for me?” That’s the question we’ll discuss in this episode. Host David B. Feldman interviews Dr. Kimeron Hardin, psychologist and author of 4 books, including The Chronic Pain Control Workbook and Queer Blues: The Lesbian and Gay Guide to Overcoming Depression.
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