The Rational Basis® of Happiness Podcast

Abused Psychologically

I was publicly psychologically abused by a radio shock jock when I was a minor.

Addictions vs. Habits

I am addicted to alcohol, food, and sex.

ADHD?

What should I do now that my kid was diagnosed with ADHD?

Affair With Friend

How do I deal with my husband's emotional internet affair?

Alcoholism

Warning signs of alcoholism - a short interview with author Anne Fletcher

Alcoholism Myths

Alcoholics Anonymous myths about alcoholism.

Alien Abductions

How people come to believe in aliens

Alzheimer's 

A second opinion showed my husband's Alzheimer's diagnosis was wrong.

Angry Son

My young son asked me to see a counselor about his anger.

Anorexic Friend

How do I help a friend whom recently became anorexic?

Anti-Social

My husband is increasingly anti-social.

Anxiety in Public

My anxiety drives me nuts, but I don't want to take medication.

Anxious About Everything

I am a "chain worrier", moving from one worry to another, and can't stop.

Asexuality

I have always had zero interest in sex and find it repulsive.

Attention Deficit Disorder and Work

My Attention Deficit Disorder is effecting my job performance.

Balanced Life

Finding a balance between work, romance, ad all parts of your life - a short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney.

Bipolar Child

Is there a cure for my seven year old's bipolar?

Bipolar Disorder (1 of 2)

Am I bipolar or am I having a reaction to my medications?

Bipolar Disorder (2 of 2)

Bipolar Disorder (2 of 2)

Borderline Personality Disorder

I'm depressed and try to hurt myself.

Borderline Personality Disorder

I treat people that I like badly.

Borderline Personality Disorder

I am grieving the loss of my . . . therapist.

Brain Overload

Overcoming hard thinking problems

Career vs Mental Health

What problems might I encounter going back to work with schizoaffective disorder?

Child Abuse - Signs of

How can I help my abused grandkids?

Cognitive Therapy

What a first session of cognitive therapy is like - a short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach.

Cognitive Therapy

What is Cognitive Therapy - A short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach.

Cognitive Therapy

What is Cognitive Therapy? - A short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach.

Cognitive Therapy

What a first session of cognitive therapy is like - a short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach.

Combat Veteran Issues

Coping with the issues returning veterans face - a short interview with readjustment counselor Jay White

Creepy Dreams

17 Year old girl is angry at and fearful of adults.

Decisions

My sister-in-law can't deal with changes in her routine or make decisions.

Depressing Thoughts

I need help getting over my depression.

Depression Meds

What can I do to get off my depression medication?

Depression Therapy

A cognitive therapy session for depression - a short interview with Dr. Judy Beck

Drug Recovery

How can I help my friend who has turned to drugs?

Electro Shock Therapy

Tell me about Electro Shock Therapy

Emotional Shutdown

Early abuse shutdown my ability to feel emotions.

Emotions - How to Understand Them

I took my bedroom mirror down because I am so depressed.

Fear of Dying

I am very depressed because I can't stop thinking about death.

Fixing a Boring Marriage

A sample cognitive therapy session dealing with couples issues - a short interview with Dr. Judy Beck.

Forgiveness

Should I forgive my grandfather and my family for abusing me?

Goal Setting

How to control your mind so you can reach your goals - a short interview with presenter Jean Moroney.

Grief and Music

I fear that my bad romance will ruin the music I love.

Grief, Death, and Friendship

Help me get over the death of a dear friend.

Guilt - Unearned

Do you suffer from "unearned guilt" syndrome?

Habits

I can't stop spelling everything I hear forwards and backwards.

Happiness Obstacles

How your deepest ideas effect your happiness - a short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach

Hard Thinking

Some ways to develop skills to deal with difficult issues

independence

My psychologist constantly gives me mixed advice.

Infidelity On Line

I am remorseful for cheating but can't get her out of my mind.

Infidelity Recovery

Controlling the damage from an affair - a short interview with Dr. Tifany Kisler.

Institutionalized Unfairly

How can I prevent my wonderful grandson from being institutionalized?

Internet Romance

I have a crush on my internet therapist.

Learning From Experience

How to learn to learn from experience - A short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney

Malpractice

How to spot a phony psychologist

Massage Benefits

How massage can help sensuality and reduce stress a short interview with therapist Gretchen Mason.

Memories - Tips to Trigger

I can't remember much of my youth

Mental Overload

The cure for mental overload; thinking on paper - a short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney

Mental Overload and Doubt

The two most common roadblocks to clear thinking ~ a short interview with presenter Jean Moroney

Misunderstandings

Misunderstanding your partners behavoir - A sample marital therapy session interview with Dr. Cory Newman.

Mom vs. Therapist

My mom thinks her advice is better than my going to a therapist.

Mood Swings

Am I bipolar or have PTSD?

Moods

What can I do about my PTSD and being bipolar?

Negative Thoughts

Dealing with negative thoughts that keep you unhappy - a short role play with Dr.Judy Beck.

Nightmares

What is causing my nightmares?

Obesity Reversal

I can't overcome my procastination and weight problem.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (1 of 2)

I have been checking and re-checking things all day long since childhood

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (2 of 2)

I have been checking and re-checking things all day long since childhood

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

My OCD is driving me to feel and do crazy things.

Paranoia

I can't cope with my boyfriends psycholigical issues.

Personality Change

My husband's unstable personality bounces all over the ball park.

Pet Assisted Therapy

Pet Assisted Therapy - a short interview with Pearl Salotto

Psychological Trauma

Psychological first aid in cases of trauma - a short interview with Dr. James Campbell

Psychological Trauma

Psychological first aid in cases of trauma ~ a short interview with Dr James Campbell

Recovering From Abuse

How can I better face the problems of my abusive childhood?

Recovering From an Affair - Controlling the damage from an affair - a short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler

Controlling the damage from an affair - a short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler

Repression

What is the difference between depression and manic depression?

Safety

I want to drive fast

Schizoaffective disorder

I can't get a job due to my past mental health issues.

Schizophrenia

How can I self treat my own schizophrenia and hallucinations?

Sex Therapy

Some myths about sex therapy - a short interview with Dr. Barry McCarthy.

Sex Therapy

What is Sex Therapy? A short interview with Dr. Barry McCarthy

Sexual Abuse

I am afraid to start any romantic relationships due to being sexually abused when young.

Sexual Abuse

How can I discover if I was sexually abused at age 3?

Sexual Pleasure Evolving

Enjoying and nurturing your sex life - a short interview with Dr. Judy Kurianski

Sober For Good

My approach to studing alcoholism problems - a short interview with researcher Ann Fletcher.

Speeding Laws

I like to drive very fast.

Stinking Thinking

Dealing with those depressing negative thoughts that keep you so unhappy - a short interview with Dr. Judy Beck.

Stress

Reducing stress via assertiveness - a short interview with Dr. Edwin Locke

Stress

Coping with stress - a short interview with Dr. Steve Orma

Stress

My stress is starting to effect me physically.

Stress Management

Stress Management: Coping with stress overload - a short interview with Dr. Steve Orma.

Stress, Coping With

Two ways to cope with stress - a short interview with Dr. Edwin Locke

Stressful Career

Key factors causing stress and anxiety - a short interview with Dr. Edwin Locke

Substance Abuse

How cognitive therapy might treat substance abuse.

Suicide vs Vacation

I had a horrible past and I'm not afraid of dying.

Suicide, Teenage

I need to help my suicidal friend get over some rough times.

The First Session

What a first session of cognitive therapy is like - a short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach.

Therapist Ethics

My boyfriend fell in love with his therapist.

Therapy Panic

I have panic attacks before seeing my therapist.

Thinking Mistakes

How to deal with any overpowering lousy thoughts you might have - a short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach

Thinking Problems

How to handle hard thinking problems - A short interview with Seminar Presenter Jean Moroney

Trauma

What is a trauma expert? A short interview with Dr. James Campbell

Trauma

Psychological first aid in cases of trauma - a short interview with Dr. James Campbell

Unwanted Thoughts

How can I stop intrusive unwanted memories from hijacking my current thoughts?

Veterans Issues

How to understand and help with the issues faced by returning vets. - A short interview with adjustment counselor Jay White.

Veterans Issues

How to cope with the issues returning vets face a short interview with adjustment counselor Jay White.

War

What was it like to serve in Iraq? A short interview with counselor Jay White

War Veterans

Some Issues Facing Our Returning Veterans - a short interview with adjustment counselor Jay White.

Your Core Ideas

What role do your deepest ideas play in how happy you are? A short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach.