The Rational Basis® of Happiness Podcast

1-Popularity 2-Hoarding 3-Quirky Rituals

1-Ostracized in my childhood 2-(starts at 2m37s) Hoarding 3-(starts at 5m36s) My dad is controlled by his pillows, and other quirky rituals

1-Popularity 2-Hoarding 3-Quirky Rituals

1-Ostracized in my childhood 2-(starts at 2m37s) Hoarding 3-(starts at 5m36s) My dad is controlled by his pillows, and other quirky rituals

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?

Childish Fears

I'm 20 and afraid of the dark.

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

Confidence

Some ways to develop good effective thinking skills.

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 sample session of cognitive therapy with a depressed person - a short interview with Dr. Judy Beck

Depression Therapy

A sample session of cognitive therapy with a depressed person - a short interview with Dr. Judy Beck

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.

Fear of Flying

Anxiety due to my relatives flying so much

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

Hoarding

My mom is a black belt at hoarding crap.

Hoarding

My mom is a black belt at hoarding crap.

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.

Solving Problems

How to tackle hard thinking problems

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.

Violence

Warning signs of a potentially violent coworker - a short interview with Dr. James Campbell

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.

Weight Loss

How can I lose weight?

Your Core Ideas

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