The Dr. Joe Show
Dr. Joseph Shrand
How do we make the world better? By making ourselves better! Using his groundbreaking I-M Approach, Dr. Joe Shrand examines who we are, and why we do what we do.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 48min
288 - Film Scoring and Mentorship with Tom Kramer
Dr. Joe sits down with veteran music editor Tom Kramer to discuss the craft of film music, the behind-the-scenes process on projects like The Queen's Gambit, and how streaming, COVID-19, and mentorship are reshaping the film industry!
Jun 26, 2025 • 50min
287 - Artificial Empathy and AI's Impact on Quality of Life
Mark and Dr. Joe dive into the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, exploring how empathy, creativity, and the I-M Approach can guide us toward a future where AI enhances - rather than replaces - human connection!
Jun 19, 2025 • 51min
286 - Altruism and Theory of Mind
Mark and Dr. Joe talk about this year's Pan Mass Challenge, the sense of guilt one might feel for enjoying acts of altruism, and the brain science of the Ic Domain!
Support Mark's ride at pmc.org!
Jun 12, 2025 • 41min
285 - Cosmoetica with Dan Schneider
We hear from writer, poet, and critic Dan Schneider about his incredible childhood, his thoughts on the corporate world, and the power the written word has on all of our lives!
Check out Dan's work at Cosmoetica!
May 22, 2025 • 46min
284 - Nightbird with Shavaun Scott
Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott discusses her memoir Nightbird, sharing her journey through religious guilt, domestic abuse, and personal trauma - including the revenge suicide of her husband - to illuminate the path from inherited pain to healing and resilience.
Get your copy of Nightbird and learn more about Shavaun's work on her website!
May 15, 2025 • 45min
283 - A Northern Light in Provence with Elizabeth Birkelund
We talk with author Elizabeth Birkelund about personal growth, the art of translation, and the universality of love as explored in her novel, A Northern Light in Provence!
Get your copy of A Northern Light in Provence!
Apr 24, 2025 • 41min
282 - KyleCares with Meredith Johnson
We're joined by Meredith Johnson, who tells us how her family's tragic loss of her cousin by suicide led them on a mission to spread greater awareness of mental health issues that effect countless lives!
Learn more about her family's work at kylecaresinc.org!
Mar 20, 2025 • 50min
281 - Vietnam, Housing, and NIMBYism
Mark and Dr. Joe give a shout out to the amazing team at Veterans' Voice, followed by a discussion on the state of the housing market in Massachusetts and abroad, with a focus on common-sense solutions to address the affordability crisis!
Mar 13, 2025 • 50min
280 - Girl, Groomed with Carol Odell, LICSW
After hearing about a local event honoring Vietnam veterans, Mark and Dr. Joe speak with psychotherapist and author Carol Odell about trauma and equine therapy, both subjects in her memoir, Girl, Groomed.
Get your copy of Girl, Groomed!
Mar 6, 2025 • 52min
279 - Canada, Wolfie, and Perspective
Mark shares some of his favorite memories from his recent trip through Canada, Wolfie from Veteran's Voice calls in to share how he applies the I-M Approach in his daily life, and Dr. Joe reminds us that respect isn't about agreement, but trying to understand different perspectives without judgement!


