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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Feb 27, 2025 • 33min
278 - The Second Door with Grace and Michael Liebowitz
Dr. Joe sits down with father-daughter writing duo Mike and Grace Liebowitz to explore the thought-provoking themes of their new book, The Second Door—from the power of friendship and the dangers of complacency to the very nature of evil.
Get your copy of The Second Door!
Jan 16, 2025 • 52min
276 - Esfir Is Alive with Andrea Simon
Mark and Dr. Joe are honored to speak with writer and photographer Andrea Simon about the research and writing process of her profound historical novel, Esfir Is Alive.
Get your copy of Esfir Is Alive and learn more about Andrea and her work on her website!
Jan 9, 2025 • 52min
275 - Coming Alive in '25!
Mark and Dr. Joe review some of their successes in 2024 before sharing their hopes for 2025, including the wider adoption of the I-M Approach!
Get your copy of Unleashing the Power of Respect: The I-M Approach and Dr. Joe's other books!
Learn more and let Dr. Joe know your thoughts at drshrand.com!
Jan 2, 2025 • 55min
274 - Fire and Wrath with Bill Carter
Mark and Dr. Joe welcome author William F. Carter on to hear about his first published novel Fire and Wrath, including the intense research of the subject matter, how can channel anger in less-than-productive ways, and what a little bit of encouragement can do to someone's entire life trajectory!
Get your copy of Fire and Wrath!
Nov 7, 2024 • 47min
271 - The Company Theatre with Michael Hammond
After a discussion on the tensions being felt throughout the country, Mark and Dr. Joe welcome actor, playwright, and director at The Company Theatre, Michael Hammond!
Oct 24, 2024 • 49min
270 - Don't Lose Your **** at Work with Karen Thrall
We welcome business coach Karen Thrall to hear her wisdom about emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and leadership! Listen for an exciting announcement from her and Dr. Joe!
Oct 17, 2024 • 50min
269 - What Was Lost with Melissa Connelly
We're joined by author Melissa Connelly to discuss her new book, What Was Lost, which delves into the importance of understanding exploitation, recovery, and the journey to self-worth!
Get your copy of What Was Lost!
Oct 10, 2024 • 49min
268 - Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera with Gary Sohmers and "Cowboy" Mach Bell
We're joined by music legends "Cowboy" Mach Bell and Gary Sohmers to hear about their new project, Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera!
Learn more and get your tickets at beastiesrockopera.com!
Sep 26, 2024 • 50min
267 - One From Each Column with Jodi Tolman
We hear speaker and author Jodi Tolman's amazing story of how she recovered from childhood trauma, utilized her anger for positive change, and became a mother to three children by three different means!
Order your copy of One From Each Column: My 46-Year Trek From Abusive Childhood To Elusive Parenthood!
Watch Riverside Community Care's 5th Annual Recovery Celebration!
Get your tickets to Drug Story Theater's UMass performance, the Riverside CARE Awards, and Road to Responsibility's 36th Annual Making Lives Better Gala!
Hear Dr. Joe's talk at Levitate Backyard on Elements of Stiles!
Sep 12, 2024 • 48min
265 - Older Wiser Shorter with Jane Seskin
We're honored to welcome psychotherapist and author Jane Seskin to hear her musings on aging in her latest poetry collection, Older Wiser Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life After 65!


