Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology
Dr. Gary Bell
Not for the faint of heart or sensitive spirit, Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology is about helping our lives in the insane world we exist today. It is a sarcastic, smart and witty view of the lives we cope with, including straight answers, real information and new perspectives to bring LIFE back to our existence. Dr. Bell brings deep insight, common sense and weaves general knowledge of how the brain is operating under various circumstances. Dr. Bell challenges us all to OWN our lives. How do we become change in an ever changing world? If anything, you might sound smarter to your friends. Everyone is an armchair therapist, but now you will know enough to be dangerous. No whining or caterwauling allowed! This is a search for essence, passion and meaning as we exist surrounded by mediocrity, insecurity and insignificance. Take your medication and listen. You might learn something.
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Jan 12, 2018 • 56min
Sexual Orientation
Diversity in sexual orientation—whether gay, straight, bisexual, or somewhere in between—has sparked long-standing controversies across the globe. In the United States, recent debates have centered around the civil rights for same-sex couples. In many other countries, homosexuality is considered illegal; in some, it's punishable by death. Tune in and learn about sexual orientation and how our view on it impacts our lives!
Jan 5, 2018 • 55min
Overcoming Shyness
Shyness is the awkwardness or apprehension some people feel when approaching or being approached by other people. Unlike introverts, who feel energized by time alone, shy people often desperately want to connect with others, but don't know how or can't tolerate the anxiety that comes with human interaction. We will lean how to identify it and how to solve it!
Dec 29, 2017 • 56min
Binge Eating
At the heart of binge eating, we find men and women who seem to lack any and all control surrounding their food consumption. An entire episode of binge eating really centers around eating past the point of being full. More often than not, binge eaters will start eating, even when they are not hungry. They simply lack control when it comes to consuming food.The time frame for a binge eating session can last about a couple of hours each day; however, some binge eaters are known to also eat on and off, all throughout the day. As such, an individual suffering through this disorder may show desperate signs of needing to control their weight, and dietary habits. This is suicide by food. Tune in and learn how to stop it!
Dec 22, 2017 • 56min
Gaslighting: Am I Crazy?
Gaslighting is an insidious form of manipulation and control. The victims of gaslighting are mislead and forced to doubt what they know to be true, even about themselves. Victims end up doubting their memory, perception, and sanity. Over time, the gaslighter’s manipulations grow more complex and potent, making it difficult for the victim to avoid. Gaslighting can occur in personal or professional relationships and gaslighters target their victims where it hurts: their sense of identity and self-worth. Tune in to learn how these Narcassistic Personalities work and how to manage them!
Dec 15, 2017 • 55min
Get a Better Partner Picker
People all across the world who exercise free will to pick whomever they choose to have a relationship with. Mostly, it is based off of looks, impulse, sex and how well they initially get along. Unfortunately, that is what is called the honeymoon phase which is like taking a high dose antidepressant. Depressed and anxious people usually jump in with both feet because they feel so good. Then they discover they are with someone who is performing and not showing their true self. Delusion and high hopes create a deeper commitment and then they find themselves trapped. This show is created to help you pick the right person for you and teach you how. Dump the turd and get something better for your life!
Dec 8, 2017 • 54min
Stripping Down the Labels and Connect to the Person
My special guest Lauren Nile (author of RACE: My Story and Humanity's Bottom Line) is also on Voice America's Variety Channel with her show The Fate of Humanity: Crucial Conversations for Our Survival. We will discuss how we are and need to evolve into a world without prejudice. Personal philosophical change is required of many to meet the world at where we are at. See how the subtle reactions to race, culture, affiliations cloud the view of who we are. Lauren is an expert and a very powerful and insightful guest. Tune in and learn the benefit of a world without prejudice.
Dec 1, 2017 • 56min
Sexual Misconduct
Sexual Misconduct is and has been rampant in our work force and day to day life. From unwanted passes, rape, touching and groping, the list goes on and on. Mixing genders, sexual preferences and cultures into the work force has taken many years. Habits have been formed and hidden and unspoken secrets understood. Integrity is everything to a persons ability to have relationships. However, daily people are willing to sacrifice career, integrity and family to satisfy their basic animal impulses. We will go deep into the psyche and discuss sexual misconduct from the inside out and the outside in. Tune in and learn!
Nov 17, 2017 • 47min
Hoarders and Shop-a-Holics: Empty Inside
Hoarders make up about 5% of the known US population and nearly 9% of the worlds population. People who develop emotional attachments to objects have a hard time attaching to anything else. Shop-a-Holics have enormous amounts of debt and spending filling their homes, storage and garage with crap they will never use (But I got a good deal!!!). These folks have issues with depression, anxiety, attachment and obsession. Tune in and learn about how these people operate, the damage they do to the people who love them and how to fix it!
Oct 27, 2017 • 53min
Conversion Disorder: Where Mental Pain Becomes Physical
Conversion Disorder (DSM V- Somatoform Disorder) is nearly 60% of all medical conditions that enter the doctor's office for treatment. All of this is pain that can not be detected by any medical doctor or technology. Sigmond Freud was a medical doctor who turned to practicing psychology in order to understand this phenomenon in people. Stomach pain, seizures, heart palpitations, migrains, panic attacks and all types of internal pain can be caused by stress. We will dive deep into this facinating issues and hopefully find some relief!
Oct 20, 2017 • 56min
Surviving Trauma
Truama happens every day with big life threatening events to little ones. Depending on the person, the reaction to having your life be out-of-control and dangerous can be life changing. The brain changes and all coping skills are gone. Memory comes through whatever sense (hearing, seeing, feeling, etc.) will get you through it. Some people completely freeze and others react immediately. If you are intoxicated or on something, survival is minimal and the damage is far greater in most cases. Tune in and learn how to move trauma out of your life and get your life back!
