Jonathan Alpert
Psychotherapist and author focusing on mental health and family dynamics; provides practical advice on handling politically fraught holiday gatherings and is the author of the forthcoming book Therapy Nation.
Best podcasts with Jonathan Alpert
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Jan 3, 2026 • 32min
Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H2 - The Best of Clay and Buck
Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist and author, shares his insights on the psychological impacts of extreme political fixation. He discusses how obsessing over political figures like Trump can become pathological, ruining relationships and affecting mental health. Alpert also addresses strategies for dealing with obsessed friends and family, emphasizing the dangers of echo chambers. The conversation touches on political biases within the mental health profession and predicts that fixation will shift to new targets after Trump.
Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 2min
BONUS: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Dec 18 2025
In this engaging discussion, psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert shares practical advice for surviving politically charged family gatherings, advocating for prioritizing love and setting boundaries. Meanwhile, Brianna Lyman passionately defends historical literacy and the importance of understanding figures like Robert E. Lee in context, warning against modern moral judgments of the past. Both guests highlight the cultural implications of monument debates and societal grievances, offering insights that resonate beyond the holiday season.
