The Dr. Lake Show

Jul 16 2022
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Conversations for change. Come join registered psychologist Dr. Paola Lake on the Dr. Lake Show, as we engage in conversations that inspire, inform, or provoke thought. You will hear diverse perspectives from experts and anyone with a story to tell about matters that matter most to you and your community. The show is not a substitute for treatment from qualified professional. It is a venue to inform, educate, and provide resources for personal development that encourages a growth mindset towards positive change… one conversation at a time.

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The Importance of Self-Valuing for Healthy Relationships

Jul 16 2022 6 mins  
Dr. Paola Lake shares an animated video of her guest appearance on the Fit for Joy show with host, Valeria.  In this video, Dr. Lake shares some thoughts about the importance of self-valuing as an important element in setting standards for choosing and cultivating a healthy relationship with an intimate partner.  For guidance in understanding qualities that comprise thriv

Getting "Unstuck" in life: How to shift from being stagnant to being vibrant!

May 09 2022 46 mins  
Feeling stuck or stagnant in life?  If so, take some time to listen to the wisdom and insights or Dolphin Kasper, author, transformative communicator and human potential enthusiast.  He has valuable insights to share about the subjective experience of feeling "stuck" and he provides suggestions on how to make a shift and move forward in life towards a vibrant vision. &nbs

Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Assessment and Treatment

Feb 13 2022 34 mins  
Dr. Arthur Burrows, clinical psychologist, discusses ADHD and issues in diagnosing this disorder in children and adults.  Dr. Burrows provides information on symptoms in ADHD; why people seek out this diagnosis, as well as a brief overview of treatment strategies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlake/message

Don't Believe Everything You Think!: Confirmation Bias and Its Role in Distorting Reality

Nov 22 2021 28 mins  
Dr. Paola Lake discusses cognitive biases and in particular, confirmation bias, defined as "a tendency to search for, interpret, focus on and remember information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions."  She discusses how confirmation bias can influence our everyday lives, our mental health, and our overall perception of reality.  She provides some ideas about limit

Emotional Well Being Self Compassion, Acceptance & Being Open To Life

Nov 20 2021 8 mins  
This podcast is a recording of an interview with Dr. Paola Lake, as she engaged with host, Valeria Teles, on her podcast, Fit for Joy.  Valeria Teles is also author of the book, Fit for Joy:  The Healing Power of Being You --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlake/message

Changing Your Life by Changing Your Mindset: Part 2

Nov 15 2021 19 mins  
Inspired by Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck.  As a follow up to the most recent episode on Mindset, Dr. Paola Lake expands on the topic by exploring a variety of strategies to cultivate a growth mindset.  She emphasizes building an orientation in life that nurtures a growth mindset and building a daily practice that will encourage a change in mindset

Changing your Life by Changing your Mindset

Oct 31 2021 18 mins  
Inspired by Mindset:  The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, Dr. Paola Lake shares  some of her insights into mindsets. We look at the differences between fixed and growth mindsets and their influences on our lives. Dr. Paola Lake explains why experiences shape our mindsets and shares some valuable tools on how to develop a growth mindset. “Watch your thoughts,

Shades of Trauma

Oct 31 2021 15 mins  
On this episode of The Dr. Lake show we take a brief look at some of the varying forms of trauma with registered psychologist Dr. Paola Lake. She also shares her insights into the symptoms of trauma, and explains why trauma can be difficult to detect. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drlake/message

Boundaries and Safety: Guided Meditation

Jun 06 2021 31 mins  
Boundaries and Safety is a guided meditation designed to help you develop subconscious belief patterns that promote a sense of safety and confidence in your ability to protect yourself and meet your needs.  The ability to feel safe and set boundaries effectively in relationships can be impaired following interpersonal betrayal, hurt, trauma or abuse.  With repeated listen

The Damaging Effects of Parental Alienation

May 14 2021 67 mins  
Separations can be complicated processes, especially when children are involved. We look at the signs and effects of parental alienation and why it can be traumatizing for children and the alienated parent. Dr. Paola Lake has a conversation with guest retired psychologist Dr. Larry Waterman, who has specialized in custody assessments, and has a deep understanding of the damaging ef