

Psychologists Off the Clock
Debbie Sorensen, Jill Stoddard, Yael Schonbrun, Michael Herold & Emily Edlynn
We are five experts in psychology, bringing you science-backed ideas that can help you flourish in your work, relationships, and health.
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Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 3min
298. Drama Free with Nedra Tawwab
Dysfunctional family relationships can be complicated and extremely challenging to navigate, but it's essential to remember that we have the power to change the narrative. Whether you’re dealing with overbearing or abusive parents, toxic siblings, or any other form of unhealthy behavior, it can be difficult to know how to break free from these patterns and create more positive connections.This is where our guest Nedra Tawwab, a renowned therapist, New York Times bestselling author, and relationship expert, comes in. We are thrilled to welcome Nedra back to Psychologist's Off the Clock to discuss her latest book, Drama Free. A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships.With her relatable and practical guide, Nedra provides valuable tips on identifying and managing unhealthy family relationships that may be causing distress and turmoil in your life.Her expertise will empower you to take control of your life, move away from toxic behavior, and build stronger, healthier connections. Remember that you have the strength and resilience to overcome any obstacles. Don't let your past define your future!Listen and Learn:
Nedra introduces us to what unhealthy patterns of a dysfunctional family can look like
How to identify dysfunctional patterns within your own family
How childhood dysfunction can impact people and their adult relationships
Why trust issues commonly result from dysfunctional family relationships
The importance of boundary setting, especially for those who come from dysfunctional environments
The line between enabling versus helping
The most common obstacles to making changes within dysfunctional relationships
Strategies for boundary setting
Nedra’s advice for people handling the guilt and the grief that comes with change within a family system
How to handle pushback when dealing with unhealthy patterns of behavior
Resources:
Visit Nedra’s website: https://www.nedratawwab.com
Order your copy of Nedra’s book Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780593539279
Learn more about Group Therapy practice Kaleidoscope Counseling: https://www.kaleidoscopecounselingpllc.com/
Follow Nedra on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter - @nedratawwab
About Nedra Glover Tawwab Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, is a New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 15 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling. Every day she helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues, and her gift is helping people create healthy relationships with themselves and others. Nedra earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. She has additional certifications in working with families and couples and in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, plus advanced training for counseling adults who've experienced childhood emotional neglect. Nedra has appeared as an expert on Red Table Talk, The Breakfast Club, Good Morning America, and CBS Morning Show to name a few. Her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, The Guardian, and Vice and has appeared on numerous podcasts, including Good Life Project, Sofia with an F, and Therapy For Black Girls. She runs a popular Instagram account where she shares practices, tools, and reflections for mental health and hosts weekly Q&As. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 5, 2023 • 1h 3min
297. School of Hard Talks with Emily Kline
If you find yourself struggling to connect with the adolescents in your life, don't worry, you're not alone! The truth is, building relationships with teens and young adults can be challenging, but with the right mindset and approach, anything is possible.Get ready to be inspired by our guest, Emily Kline, a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist who has written a practical and research-backed guide called "The School of Hard Talks: How to Have Real Conversations with Your (Almost Grown) Kids". Whether you're a parent, teacher, mentor, or just someone who wants to connect better with the younger generation, this book is a must-read for improving communication and building stronger relationships with young people. So, let's dive in and explore some of the key insights and tips that Emily has to offer.Listen and Learn:
The guiding principles of motivational interviewing for adolescents
How is motivational interviewing helpful
What we know about expressed emotion and how it can empower parents
Why adolescents are often more willing to follow the advice and direction of supportive parents than those who demand obedience
Emily breaks down the foundational skills needed for hard conversations with young adults using clinical scenarios
Resources:
Visit Emily’s Website: www.dremilykline.com
Order your copy of The School of Hard Talks: How to Have Real Conversations with Your (Almost Grown) Kids: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781632174703
Follow Emily on Instagram and TikTok @learnaboutmilo
Psychology Today Blog:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-school-of-hard-talks
A Minor Revolution: How Prioritizing Kids Benefits Us All by Adam Benforado: https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-minor-revolution-how-prioritizing-kids-benefits-us-all-adam-benforado/18501375?ean=9781984823045
Influence is Your Superpower by Zoe Chace: https://bookshop.org/p/books/influence-is-your-superpower-the-science-of-winning-hearts-sparking-change-and-making-good-things-happen-zoe-chance/16987804?ean=9781984854339
About Emily Kline:Emily Kline is a clinical psychologist and writer who has held faculty positions in psychiatry at Boston University and at Harvard Medical School. She created a simple motivational interviewing curriculum for family caregivers and The School of Hard Talks Online free e-course, and her book, The School of Hard Talks: How to Have Real Conversations with You Almost Grown Kids is now available. Emily lives with her husband and children who graciously beta-test her experiments in family communication and a dog who can’t be reasoned with at all.Related Episodes:
Episode 66. Helping People Change Using Motivational Interviewing with Nadine Mastroleo
Episode 78. The Self-Driven Child with William Stixrud
Episode 135. Power of Empathy and Motivational Interviewing with Stephen Rollnick
Episode 205. Thrivers with Michele Borba
Episode 255. Influence is Your Superpower with Zoe Chance
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Mar 29, 2023 • 1h 3min
296. Money and Love with Abby Davisson
When it comes to money and love, the two are inextricably linked. Whether it's choosing where to settle down, starting a family, or taking that new job opportunity, our financial situation and our relationships always come into play.Thankfully, with the expert guidance of our guest Abby Davisson who co-authored the brilliant resource, "Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life's Biggest Decisions" we can navigate these tricky waters with grace, ease, and confidence. Using Abby’s 5Cs framework, she offers guidance on how to strike a harmonious balance between love and money. With research-based insights and real-life examples, we learn how to holistically make value-driven decisions that are both financially sound and emotionally fulfilling. So let's dive in and discover the easy and practical steps to make strategic decisions that yield better results, without having to compromise your professional or personal life. Listen and Learn:
How money and love are so intimately intertwined and why this was the catalyst for the book Abby co-authored with Myra Strober
The 5Cs framework for big making decisions that involve money and love
What is mimetic desire and why you should be aware of this
The importance of identifying your core values in helping you to align your decisions with those values
Examples of when it is a good idea to get input on decisions you are making and when is it not
How to fairly decide who does what in a relationship using the 5Cs as a guide
Resources:
Visit Abby’s website for more information: https://www.abbydavisson.com
Purchase Abby’s book, "Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life's Biggest Decisions": https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780063117518
About Abby Davisson Abby Davisson is a social innovation leader and career development expert. Most recently, she spent nine years at global retailer Gap Inc., where she served as president of the Gap Foundation and co-founded the company’s employee resource group for parents. You can find more information on her book “Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life’s Biggest Decisions” at https://www.moneylovebook.com. Press information is available at https://www.moneylovebook.com/press-kit.Related Episodes:
142. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) with Patrick McGinnis
176. Fair Play with Eve Rodsky
206. Fair Play Part 2 with Eve Rodsky
217. Redefining Rich with Shannon Hayes
238. Values During Times of Transition (with Us)
249. How to Be Single & Happy with Jenny Taitz
291. Finding Freedom from Regret with Robert Leah
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Mar 22, 2023 • 1h
295. Buyer Beware: Pseudoscience and the Wellness Industry, featuring Pooja Lakshmin
When it comes to self-help, it's important to be cautious of information that seems too good to be true. Especially, in today's world of digital wellness influencers where there is a lot of misinformation out there that could cause you more harm than good. Subsequently, it's essential to thoroughly research products and services before making any decisions or commitments. To raise awareness about this issue, we (Debbie, Jill, and Yael) got together to co-host an episode dedicated to this very important conversation. We also invited Pooja Lakshmin, a board-certified psychiatrist and author of the book ‘Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness’ to discuss the nuances of pseudoscience and what it means to practice real self-care. Expect evidence-based self-care methods, in addition to tips on how to do your due diligence as a consumer. Listen and Learn:
What led Pooja to make some pretty drastic decisions in her own quest for self-care
The differentiators between faux self-care and real self-care
The idea of using ‘pauses’ when making decisions and boundary setting
Pseudoscience and the challenges it poses to the field of psychology
Examples of scientists behaving badly
Red flags for identifying faux self-care
Suggestibility: we can be easily influenced in ways that are problematic
Resources: Guest
Learn more about Pooja and her work as a psychiatrist, author, founder, and speaker: https://www.poojalakshmin.com
Order your copy of Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included): https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780593489727
ArticlesControversy Over Ego Depletion/Decision-FatigueBooks
Quick Fix: Why Fad Psychology Can’t Cure Our Social Ills by Jesse Singal
Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goops, and the False Promise of Self-Care by Rina Raphael
American Detox: The Myth of Wellness and How We Can Truly Heal by Kerri Kelly
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant
Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion by Paul Bloom
Podcasts
Maintenance Phase
Conspirituality
The Daily: Women Have Been Misled About Menopause
About Pooja LakshminPooja Lakshmin is a psychiatrist, New York Times contributor, an assistant professor at George Washington University, and a leading voice at the intersection of mental health and gender with a focus on helping individuals escape the tyranny of self-care. In 2020, she founded Gemma, a physician-led women’s mental health platform centering on impact and equity. She also maintains a private practice where she treats women struggling with burnout and perfectionism, as well as clinical conditions like depression and anxiety. Her new book which we are here to discuss, Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths not Included) is out now.Related Episodes:
65. Self-Care, Kindness, and Living Well with Kelly Wilson
105. The Self-Care Prescription with Robyn Gobin
113. Self-Compassion for Parents with Susan Pollak
201. Fierce Compassion with Kristin Neff
262. Hope and Values in Dark Times with Us
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Mar 15, 2023 • 1h 19min
294. Yes And: Improv in Psychology with Kelly Leonard
Let's talk about the magic that is improvisation, or what us cool kids call "improv." It's an art form that's all about unleashing your creativity and performing without a script or plan. Sure, you may have heard of it as a side-splitting comedy act, but improv goes a lot deeper than that. From acting to business to mental health, improv skills can be applied in various areas of life. Enter Kelly Leonard, the VP of Creative Strategy, Innovation, and Business Development at the infamous Second City in Chicago. Kelly, who over the decades has produced hundreds of original revues with comedians such as Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, and Seth Meyers (to name a few) has a unique understanding of behavioral science through the lens of improv. Regaling us with lessons and stories from his career and book, ‘Yes And’, we learn how to utilize improv to help us adapt, empathize, communicate, trust, and collaborate better. We are reminded that saying ‘yes’ to new ideas and experiences sparks creativity and can lead to beneficial outcomes. From deepening our relationships with others by practicing active listening and learning to accept and appreciate new ideas, regardless of their origin. It also teaches us to think on our feet and work together to create innovative solutions to problems.Listen and Learn:
How Stephen Colbert came to write a blurb for Kelly’s book, Yes, and: How Improvisation Reverses No, But Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration
Why so many successful comedy performers have an improv background
How improv skills can help us to empathize, communicate and collaborate
The idea of the ‘Yes And’ exercise
Why Kelly prefers to use the word ensemble vs. team
Improv's positive impact on caregiver burden and depression
An introduction to the ‘I Am Somebody Who’ exercise
Why adopting a Yes And mentality helps create a psychologically safe environment
How improv can be applied in therapy
If improv were an animal, what animal would it be?
What’s next for Kelly’s work in science and the arts
Resources:
Learn more about Kelly: https://www.secondcity.com/people/kelly-leonard+
Get your copy of Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses No, But Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780062248541
Check out The Second City website: https://www.secondcity.com/
Listen to Kelly’s podcast, Getting to Yes And: https://www.secondcityworks.com/podcast
About Kelly Leonard Kelly Leonard is the Executive Director of Learning and Applied Improvisation at Second City Works. His book, “Yes, And: Lessons from The Second City” was released to critical acclaim in 2015 by HarperCollins and was praised by Michael Lewis in Vanity Fair who called it “...an excellent guide to the lessons that have bubbled up in Second City’s improv workshops.” Kelly is a popular speaker on the power of improvisation to transform people’s lives. He has presented at The Aspen Ideas Festival, The Code Conference,TEDx Broadway, Chicago Ideas Festival, The Stanford Graduate School of Business and for companies such as Coca Cola, Microsoft, Twitter, Memorial Sloan Kettering and DDB Worldwide. Kelly co-created an initiative with the Center for Decision Research at the Booth School at the University of Chicago, The Second Science Project, that looks at behavioral science through the lens of improvisation. He also hosts the podcast, “Getting to Yes, And,” for Second City Works and WGN radio that features interviews with academics, authors and leaders such as Brene Brown, Adam Grant, Michael Lewis, Lindy West, Ash Carter and Amy Edmondson.For over twenty years, Kelly oversaw Second City’s live theatrical divisions where he helped generate original productions with such talent as Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers, Steve Carell, Keegan Michael Key, Amy Sedaris, Adam McKay and others. In 2019, Arts Alliance Illinois awarded Kelly and his wife Anne Libera with their Creative Voice Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 8, 2023 • 1h 32min
293. Quit with Annie Duke
Quitting is often viewed as a sign of failure, but in some cases, it might be the best decision. Whether it's quitting a bad habit, a job, or an unhealthy relationship, it is always important to know when to call it quits.Annie Duke, an expert in decision-making and author of Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, inspires us to feel empowered and proud when we choose to quit. She encourages us to embrace the freedom and opportunity that comes with knowing when to let go and move on to something better. So, let us be bold and confident in our choices to quit, and relish the journey of growth and self-discovery that follows.Listen and Learn:
Annie’s thoughts on Tom Brady's repeated retirements
Why is there such a stigma around quitting
Defining expected value decisions
How to wisely use expected value decisions
The sunk cost fallacy and some ways that we can manage this
Asso Teller’s monkeys and pedestals tool for quitting
Growth mindset and quitting goals
Resources:
Learn more about Annie’s work on her website: https://www.annieduke.com/
Get your copy of Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780593422991
Alliance for Decision Education: https://www.annieduke.com/the-alliance-for-decision-education/
Connect with Annie on Twitter or Instagram
About Annie DukeAnnie is an author, corporate speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space, and a former professional poker player who is the only woman to have won the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions and the NBC National Poker Heads-Up Championship. Annie’s previous book, Thinking in Bets, is a national bestseller, and her latest book Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away is, in our humble opinion, nothing short of transformative. We are here to discuss Quit today. Related Episodes: 211. Subtract with Leidy Klotz200. Growing Grit with Angela Duckworth291. Finding Freedom From Regret with Robert Leahy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 1, 2023 • 58min
292. Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers with Stephanie Kriesberg
Having a narcissistic parent while growing up can be incredibly difficult and painful. The emotional instability of the relationship can be detrimental to one's sense of self-worth, making it hard to trust others and form healthy relationships. Furthermore, the lack of consistent support and nurturing can lead to feelings of insecurity and the fear of being abandoned.Be inspired by our guest Dr. Stephanie Kriesberg, a clinical psychologist and author of ‘Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers: Quiet the Critical Voice in Your Head, Heal Self-Doubt, and Live the Life You Deserve’. Through her research on narcissistic parenting, Stephanie has dedicated her work to helping adults lead healthier and happier lives. If you experienced a childhood with a narcissistic parent, let Dr. Kriesberg guide you in managing the difficulties of this complex relationship so you can live life on your own terms. Listen and Learn:
Stephanie’s experience working with women who are impacted by narcissistic parenting
The significance of the relationship between daughters and mothers
The core features of narcissism
How narcissism impacts the parent-child dynamic
What does gaslighting look like
How does growing up in a home with a narcissistic mother impact other relationships within the family
Examples of the patterns female adults who grew up with a narcissistic mother might exhibit
The work involved in grieving the parent you had versus the parent you wanted
Setting boundaries with a narcissistic mother
Resources:
Visit Stephanie’s website: https://www.drstephaniekriesberg.com/
Buy Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers: Quiet the Critical Voice in Your Head, Heal Self-Doubt, and Live the Life You Deserve at our Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781648480096
About Dr. Stephanie KriesbergDr. Stephanie Kriesberg brings over twenty-five years of experience to her practice. She has extensive training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and in the use of clinical hypnosis. Recently she was honored to be elected as President-Elect of the New England Society for Clinical Hypnosis. She is the author of the book Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers: Quiet the critical voice in your head, heal self-doubt, and live the life you deserve.Related Episodes:
98. Narcissism with Avigail Lev and Robyn Walser
226. ACT for Perfectionism with Jennifer Kemp
250. Anxiety and Perfectionism with Clarissa Ong
257. The Gift of Being Ordinary with Ron Siegel
263. Relationships with Emotionally Immature People with Lindsay Gibson
274. Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood with Satya Doyle Byock
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Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 12min
291. Finding Freedom From Regret with Robert Leahy
Robert Leahy, founder of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy and CBT expert, explores regret and how it shapes choices. He discusses imagining future selves, distinguishing productive versus unproductive regret, decision styles that fuel regret, existential perfectionism, the negation gratitude exercise, and balancing risk versus meaning in life.

Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 19min
290. Shared Sisterhood: Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work with Tina Opie and Beth Livingston
To make our world a more harmonious and equitable place, we must take the time to build bridges across the divides of race and gender. This can be challenging, but it is an essential step to take in order to remove bias, reduce tensions, forge deeper connections, eliminate disparities, and create respect, trust, and greater understanding among all people. Dr. Tina Opie and Dr. Beth A. Livingston, co-authors of Shared Sisterhood, How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work, join us for this episode to discuss how they are driving gender and racial equity in organizations. Their groundbreaking book provides leaders and individuals with effective guidance and tools on how to establish a safe, and equitable work environment.Learn why gender equity cannot be realized without also striving for racial equity, and how we can move beyond individual solutions toward collective action to effectively bridge the gap. Hear first-hand stories and get practical tips on how we can work together across challenging divides and develop collaborative approaches that can transform the workplace and our lives. Listen and Learn:
What brought Beth and Tina together as friends, colleagues, and co-authors
A history of the divide between black and white women
Inauthenticity surrounding the conversation on racism
The shortcomings of feminist movements that white feminists should be aware of
The overarching goal of the shared sisterhood approach and what it has to offer
The three-step process for individuals to build Shared Sisterhood
Resources:
Grab your copy of Shared Sisterhood, How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work at our Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781647822835
Learn more about Opie Consulting Group: https://www.opieconsultinggroup.com/about-tina-opie
Check out Tina’s website: https://www.drtinaopie.com/
Visit Beth’s website: https://bethalivingston.com/
Connect with Tina on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Connect with Beth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
About Tina Opie and Beth A. LivingstonDr. Tina R. Opie is an associate professor of management at Babson College, and an award-winning teacher, researcher, and consultant. She is a sought-after speaker and has advised large firms in the financial services, entertainment, media, beauty, educational, and healthcare industries. Her research has appeared in such outlets as O Magazine, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, and Harvard Business Review, and has been published in multiple academic journals. Dr. Beth A. Livingston is an Associate Professor in Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. She is a researcher, speaker, and consultant, working with large companies and nonprofits. Her research has been highlighted in the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and on NPR and has been published in several top academic journals.Together, they have co-authored the book Shared Sisterhood, How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work.Related Episodes:
281. Belonging Uncertainty and Bridging Divides with Geoffrey Cohen
96. Effective Conversations About Diversity with Anatasia Kim and Alicia del Prado
169. Microaggressions, Mental Health Disparities, and Racial Trauma with Monnica Williams
185. Good Guys: Allies in the Workplace with Brad Johnson and David Smith
256. Social Justice Parenting with Traci Baxley
262. Hope and Values in Dark Times with Us
265. The Power of Emotions at Work with Karla McLaren
279. ACT for Healing Black Racial Trauma with Jennifer Shepard Payne
273. A More Just Future with Dolly Chugh
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Feb 8, 2023 • 1h 2min
289. Happily Even After with Jonah Paquette
It can be hard to find feelings of happiness in our lives. After all, life is unpredictable and we’re all facing our own unique challenges. Nonetheless, it is possible to find happiness, even during difficult times. Specializing in the science of well-being, Clinical Psychologist, Jonah Paquette is dedicated to helping us understand the significance of positive psychological principles in achieving happiness. Drawing from learnings in his book, Happily Even After: Daily Practices to Recover Joy After Hardship, Heartache, and Heartbreak, Jonah offers us practical exercises to strengthen our 'emotional fitness', reduce suffering and build resilience even amid challenging times. Whether you’re facing a challenging situation in life, or simply want to know how to cultivate more happiness and peace, this episode will provide you with actionable steps on how to do just that.Listen and Learn:
How can we expect to build happiness in the face of hardship, heartache, or heartbreak
Why Jonah uses the term ‘emotional fitness’ and how this skill can help you in challenging times
Distinguishing between happiness and toxic positivity
Practices to help you cultivate emotional fitness
What is awe and how it relates to happiness
How can we access the experience of awe in times of hardship
Creative ways to find connection when you feel the most isolated
Resources:
Get to know more about Jonah: https://www.jonahpaquette.com
Subscribe to Jonah’s newsletter: https://www.jonahpaquette.com/site/contact
Check out Jonah's books: Happily Even After: Daily Practices to Recover Joy After Hardship, Heartache, and Heartbreak and Awestruck: How Embracing Wonder Can Make You Happier, Healthier, and More Connected
Grab your copy of all our favorite books at bookshop.org/shop/offtheclockpsych, including Yael’s new book, Work, Parent, Thrive!
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About JonahJonah Paquette, PsyD, is a psychologist, author, and speaker who specializes in the science of well-being and emotional fitness. He is the author of four books including Happily Even After, Awestruck, The Happiness Toolbox, and Real Happiness. Jonah’s writing aims to provide readers with practical, research-backed strategies to foster greater well-being and connection in our everyday lives. In addition to his clinical work and writing, Jonah offers training and consultation to organizations on the promotion of well-being and conducts professional workshops for clinicians around the country and abroad. He is a sought-after media contributor, having been featured regularly in print, online, radio, and podcast outlets. To learn more about Jonah and his work, visit www.jonahpaquette.com. Related Episodes:
281. Belonging Uncertainty and Bridging Divides with Geoffrey Cohen
97. The New Happiness with Matthew McKay
192. Happier With Tal Ben-Shahar
227. The Science of Happy with Sonja Lyubomirsky
122. Taking in the Good with Rick Hanson
280. Choose Growth with Scott Barry Kaufman
211. Subtract with Leidy Klotz
275. Work, Parent, Thrive with Yael Schonbrun
251. Wonder with Frank Keil
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