Episodes

  • Encore Untangling, Understanding and Improving In-Law Relationships

    Encore Untangling, Understanding and Improving In-Law Relationships
    Nov 28 2024
    Whether you are newly married, a middle aged couple, the identified In-Laws or the bewildered Out-Laws of an expanded family, you need to hear this show. In it, psychologist and author Dr. Geoffrey Greif draws upon his new and acclaimed book written with Dr. Michael Woolley, “ In-law Relationships: Mothers, Daughters, Fathers, and Sons.” Dr. Greif shares research using interviews and surveys with a total of 1,500 people to illuminate why some in-laws connect and others clash and even crash. He considers the impact of interfaith, interracial, gay and lesbian couples on in-law relationships. He examines the validity of the negative cultural stereotype of mothers-in-law and reports what mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law say. He considers what happens that is different in the relationships between male in-laws and overall offers important strategies for improving any in-law relationship.
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    1 hr
  • Encore TELLTALE HEARTS – HOW THE PATIENT’S STORY UNLOCKS HEALING

    Encore TELLTALE HEARTS – HOW THE PATIENT’S STORY UNLOCKS HEALING
    Nov 21 2024
    This Show offers a powerful and eye-opening consideration of medical care for marginalized people. Whether from a patient’s perspective or the perspective of those who serve as medical caregivers, you will find Dr. Dean David Schillinger’s TELLTALE HEARTS to be an extraordinary book and Dr. Schillinger to be an extraordinary person. What Dr. Schillinger offers is the gift of his own story in tandem with the unexpected, tragic, impressive and heart-breaking stories of his patients. Both sets of stories offer a glimpse of how industrialized medical systems can be dangerous for patients who are misunderstood, stereotyped and overlooked and for doctors who are struggling with burn-out, bias and at times frustration and despair. What Dr. Schillinger believes, and shares is the power of the patient’s narrative. He exemplifies that when a patient is invited to be known, to tell their story, to be seen and respected– treatment and healing often become possible. Dr. Schillinger’s description of his journey and his relationship with patients who dare to share and be known is medically and socially invaluable.
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    1 hr
  • Encore Encore Street Smart Safety for Women: What Women Need to Know

    Encore Encore Street Smart Safety for Women: What Women Need to Know
    Nov 14 2024
    Violence against women is a global health issue. The threats women face today are unapparelled and more dangerous than ever before. When you add the toxic cocktail of technology and social media the danger increases. In this show, former Deputy Sheriff, Joy Farrow and Tech Engineer and trauma survivor Laura Frombach will discuss how women can avoid being victims of violence on many levels. They will discuss and exemplify how women can develop “A Safety Intuition for Defensive Living”, become “ Persuasion Proof,” “ Take a safe walk or a run,” Be aware of “Online Dating – Red Flags,” Travel “Solo and Safe,” handle “The SOS Situation,” and more. What you hear may increase your anxiety but it will empower you in many ways. Women and everyone who loves them should hear this show.
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    1 hr
  • Encore The Graying of Divorce: Home Will Never Be the Same Again

    Encore The Graying of Divorce: Home Will Never Be the Same Again
    Nov 7 2024
    The Divorce rate in the US among middle-aged and older adults has doubled over the past two decades. This rise is significant given that half of the married population is aged 50 and older. On today’s show we are going to consider the impact of this trend toward later life divorce on children be they teens or adults. Our guest experts are Dr. Carol Hughes and Bruce Fredenburg, LMFT who will be discussing their important new book HOME WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN: A Guide for Adult Children of Gray Divorce. The book is as informative as it is emotionally stirring. It draws upon years of clinical work to consider how parents and children deal with the good, the bad and the emotionally complicated impact of The Graying of Divorce.
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    1 hr
  • From Bystander to Responder: Facing War, Disaster and Loss

    From Bystander to Responder: Facing War, Disaster and Loss
    Oct 31 2024
    We witness world-wide devastation from War, Natural Disasters, Empidemics, Violence, Social and Racial Injustice. We are Victims, Bystanders and Responders often struggling to cope, wanting to help but not certain what to do or how to sustain. In this show you are going to hear of the steps taken by Gaea Logan, British-American psychoanalyst and Group therapist with a dream to train and support caregivers in Ukraine. She will be discussing the important the program she set up as the USA Executive Director of International Institute for Trauma Studies in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. What Gaea Logan offers is valuable for everyone to hear as she maintains that caregivers need to pass-forward the very skills and emotional survival strategies they use to keep on caring. She recognizes that when parents and caregivers have the means to remain calm in adversity, they are able to support their own and their child or patient’s nervous system. It is the benefit of co-regulation. It’s applicability is life-saving. Listen in -You will take away something important from this
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    1 hr
  • Encore Why Do We Fall for Conspiracy Theories?

    Encore Why Do We Fall for Conspiracy Theories?
    Oct 24 2024
    In this show, Dr. Frank McAndrew returns to Psych Up Live to answer the question, “Why Do We Fall For Conspiracy Theories? In addressing this question he also addresses the issue of why we hang on to conspiracy theories once we believe them. In his interesting response, Dr. Mc Andrew considers whether certain factors make us more susceptible to embracing conspiracy theories. He proposes that in reality most of us can fall for the “ right” conspiracy theory due to certain biases in how we all process information. Once we believe a conspiracy theory, Dr. McAndrew discusses why these beliefs are very difficult to undo. He discusses the impact of many forms of media in often providing a “ false consensus” and “ Exposure Effect” that fuels conspiracy theories. Dr. Mc Andrews describes why conspiracy theories flourish in atmospheres of fear and the consequences of conspiracy theories. You will be intrigued and informed. Listen in.
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    1 hr
  • Encore Understanding and Responding to Anger in Children

    Encore Understanding and Responding to Anger in Children
    Oct 17 2024
    In this show, Dr. Deborah Serani, psychologist, award winning author and media expert returns to Psych-Up Live to discuss her new children’s book “ Sometimes When I‘m Mad.” She invites listeners to understand and respond to anger in children. There have always been outside world and family events that have disrupted families and filtered fear and dysregulation down to children. These past few years of the pandemic, climate disasters and shootings have added additional strain. Dr. Serani will discuss the reason and message of her important of her new book and go on to answer the questions– How do we spot anger in children of different ages? What are the feelings being masked by anger? What about toddlers who tantrum? What about hitting, throwing or breaking things by seemingly angry school age children? Essentially Dr. Serani will help us help our children express anger and release feelings in a constructive way. In many ways, her book, Sometimes When I’m Mad, offers the answers directly to children. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, professional or someone who loves children – You will really enjoy this show. Listen in.
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    1 hr
  • Encore Infertility – A Journey Of Loss, Hope, Fear, Grief And Resilience

    Encore Infertility – A Journey Of Loss, Hope, Fear, Grief And Resilience
    Oct 10 2024
    When you want to have a child but it is more difficult than you and your partner expected, it can feel devastating- especially in a world that seems filled with beautiful children, pregnant women and happy couples. It is not an easy time but it can still be a time when your relationship, your search for medical expertise psychological support, and your courage can make a difference. This is a show that will answer some of your questions and inform and support you on your journey. In this show, Dr. Elizabeth Grill, Director of Psychological Services at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine and an Associate Professor of Psychology in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine, and Psychiatry at Weill Medical College of Cornell University will be discussing sexual health, the emotional aspects of infertility, IVF treatment, and third-party reproduction. She will be addressing the fears, confusion, grief, relationship sexual issues and questions that need to be asked and answered. She will be fostering resilience as she makes you feel informed about pathways to pursue and issues to face along the family building journey. She will also draw upon examples of weathering the course, facing the roadblocks and staying connected with love and hope.
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    1 hr