Voices in the Family

Jan 14 2025 16 ep. 4 mins 2.3k

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Thoughtful discussions dealing with the many aspects of personality, psychology, and inter-personal relationships.

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Making Changes That Stick

Jan 14 2025 4 mins

Are your New Years’ resolutions starting to fade away? Back to hitting the snooze button on your alarm instead of the gym?

Are Suppressed Emotions to Blame for Pain?

Oct 30 2023 4 mins

Women are far more likely than men to suffer from conditions like chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and migraines. Some researchers point to cultural norms and expectations as a contributing factor. In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the details:

Understanding The Mental Health Needs of Fire Survivors

Aug 28 2023 3 mins

After the devastating and deadly fire that raged across Maui, Hawaii, mental health professionals warn that survivors could face many challenges related to both the trauma and smoke inhalation. In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the specifics.

The Role of Exercise in Mental Health

Mar 24 2023 4 mins

A comprehensive new study akes a strong case that exercise is very effective in combatting depression and anxiety. In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the results.

Looking at Rising Anxiety in a Different Way

Feb 24 2023 4 mins

Anxiety disorders are on the rise in this country, especially since the pandemic. What are the reasons for this steep increase? In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss anxiety, and Dan suggests a different way to look at the issue.

The Value of Neighborhood Connections

Jan 27 2023 4 mins

Your neighborhood affects your quality of life in many ways – whether you feel safe, comfortable, or have access to healthy food or green spaces. But – it goes beyond that. Rutgers researchers have found that the connections we have with our neighbors really matter.In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the findings

Coping With Toxic Shame

Jan 09 2023 4 mins

A lot of people carry shame – about who they are, things they’ve done – or failed to do. And when that shame becomes overwhelming, therapists refer to it as “toxic shame.” What are the roots of that kind of deep shame – and how can people get over it?

Helping People Overcome Anxiety

Jan 06 2023 4 mins

Levels of anxiety are way up among adults and children – and many people cope by avoiding activities and things they are afraid of. An approach called “exposure therapy” has long shown promise in helping people with anxiety – and it’s coming into play more these days. In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlie

Is doing for others good for you?

Aug 12 2022 4 mins

Acting in selfless ways – helping others – can make people feel like they have more control over their lives and can reduce feelings of despair. That’s according to new research. In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the implications.

Rebuilding Trust in Medicine

May 04 2022 4 mins

A new initiative headed by the American Board of Internal Medicine aims to re-build trust in healthcare organizations across different dimensions – within the organizations themselves, and with the patients and communities they serve. In their weekly conversation, psychologist Dan Gottlieb and WHYY’s Maiken Scott discuss what is at stake with this effort: