Dr. Lavonda Mickens, professional psychologist and substance use specialist, talks about the reasons behind use and abuse, and when to seek help.

Dr. Susan Jacob discusses the ins and outs of what really holds couples together and when to seek couple’s therapy.

Dr. Mekel Harris returns for a conversation with Julie-Ann on setting lasting New Year’s goals and the habits that keep us breaking promises to ourselves. How can we set achievable goals that turn into lasting action and change?

Dr. Tarek Greiss of Southcoast Counseling/Elite Care talks about the increase of heroin use in the U.S., the disease process and stigma of substance/alcohol addiction, and his own journey back to sobriety and being an inspiration to the addicted client...

Dr. Melody Bacon speaks about her new book “The Grace-Filled Divorce” and how divorce can be used as a process for personal transformation.

Host Julie-Ann Goode and guest clinical psychologist Dr. Richard Sinacola discuss the world of psychology, from signs of when to seek therapy to different schools of psychology, and beyond.

Eliane Herdani, LPCC joins Julie-Ann from El Paso, TX. What does it take to build healthy and loving couples? Imago therapy and the seven stages of relationships help to strengthen communication and normalize couples moving out of the honeymoon phase.

Suicide Prevention. Dr. Claudia Owens Shields, Clinical PsyD Chair of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, talks about how suicide can be prevented. Signs and symptoms of suicidality are discussed so sufferers know when and where to reach out...

Shyness 100 Ways to Overcome Shyness. Therapist and co-author Marlena Hunter, MA discusses sources of shyness and the rise of shyness across the world. She and Julie-Ann give tips to increase self-confidence,

Philosophy of Emotions Philosophy of Emotions. Dr. Dane Sawyer, philosophy professor, discusses the intersection of philosophy and psychology in the expression of emotions. What is the importance in thinking about your emotions?