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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Oct 13, 2017 • 55min
Psychopaths: The Mind of a Killer
Psychopaths have been around since the inception of mankind. We constantly challenge ourselves with the question of why they kill. This show will answer that. Psychopaths walk among us as CEO's, Politicians, Lawyers and many who seeks power and fame. Not all are a psychopath, but that type of work fits their motives. Not all psychopaths kill or commit crimes. As a matter of a fact, the overwhelming amount function as people who have families and function as a part of our lives. Tune in as I profile psychopaths!
Oct 6, 2017 • 54min
Redefining Divorce: A Peaceful and Budgetable Approach
Redefining Divorce is a flat fee concept that Attorney Zina Gleason has created. She has teamed up with therapists, mediators and herself as an attorney to drive a respectable outcome turning divorce into an opportunity to learn new ways to communicate. Through the process (whether it ends in divorce or not), the children are protected, assets and finances are preserved and a truly peaceful working outcome can be accomplished. Tune in while I interview Zina to shed light on the future of divorce!
Sep 29, 2017 • 55min
Indecisive Crazy-Makers
Indecisive Crazy-Makers make up a huge majority of people in this world. They are insecure, incomplete people who have little character or clue about who they really are and what they want. Retailers go nuts with their constant buying and returning.Constantly questioning their trust in their own decisions, Indecisive Crazy-Makers refuse to accept a choice if they are afraid it might not meet their expectations. They are passive-aggressive by nature and drive the more decisive people to the end of their ability to cope. Yet they constantly see themselves as powerless victims in a world full of fear. Here is one clue you are dealing with one: Where do you want to eat? I don't know, what do you want? How about....No. Well what do you want?... Tune in and learn about this developmental disorder!
Sep 22, 2017 • 56min
Cognitive Dissonance: What We REALLY Believe
Cognitive Dissonance is the darker side of who we are. It is our Inner-Hypocrite that is rarely allowed to speak because our beliefs would be so contradictory to who we represent ourselves to be. Sadly, these beliefs can come out in indirect or secret ways and situational ways where others catch a glance and wonder. Some examples would be people who hide behind a religion and yet their decisions and lifestyle away from the religion do not reflect it. Tune in and learn about cognitive dissonance. It gets to the core of what it is to be human!
Sep 15, 2017 • 56min
Recovering Widow-er
Becoming a widow(er) is a life changing event that happens to nearly all people who marry or remain in long term relationships. To fall in love, make deep commitments, sacrifice, compromise and depend deeply on one another, leaves a widow(er) in a very lonely and empty place. If the death of a partner comes unexpectedly, the recovery is even harder. We all face death, to face it while you are alive together and discuss the desired outcomes after is a great idea. However, this show is about recovery and we will go deep to give some healthy change for a widow. Tune in and learn!!!
Sep 1, 2017 • 56min
Psychology of Indentity Politics Radicalizing America
For many years the media has brainwashed the globe by establishing hypothetical identity politics in order to label any person by attaching their perceived values to negative events. This show will crack open and reveal their techniques and ultimate goals. Instead of informing and holding itself to a higher fact based standard, the media has entered and aligned with politics influencing and radicalizing a population of Millennials who have not experienced anything but identity politics. On top of this, Social Media now is in full bloom using accusations and conspiracy theories to rule the day and stress out our world. People form radical opinions and fear based philosophies and turn to violence and hate. The people in media have been doing it so long, they believe and justify their own load of crap. Tune in and get some perspective!
Aug 25, 2017 • 56min
Alternatives to Mental Health Medications
There are some highly effective alternatives to Mental Health medications. Especially around depression, anxiety and many other stressed based disorders. Most alternatives are not meant for pervasive and more serious cases. However, they can certainly turn mild to moderate cases around. Tune in and learn! I will discuss not only supplements, but stimulators and other FDA approved techniques.
Aug 18, 2017 • 55min
The Need for Gratitude
Gratitude is the most magnetic human quality we share. However, to be negative and critical is what the vast majority of people in this world focus on critical judgements and black and white thinking. To be negative is easy. To be consistently grateful is a skill most must develop. To be grateful does not mean we are blind to truth. It means that we are looking to bring out the best in everyone. I will teach you how to be more grateful than you already are. You will learn how to integrate that quality into your very spirit. Tune in and improve your life!
Aug 11, 2017 • 56min
Opioid Addiction
Opioid (a form of heroin) addition is taking off like wildfire all over the world. Doctors often introduce opioids when they perscribe them as a pain killer. Just one pill can begin the addiction. It masks pain both physically and mentally. Therefore, people with a mental health diagnosis like depression, anxiety and bi-polar will crave the effects of an opioid. Opioid addiction (once started) takes hold immediately and then the body craves since it takes more to feel the effect. There is a 92% relapse rate once stopped. Listen and learn how to deal with this monster.
Jul 28, 2017 • 56min
Cliques: Human Pack Animals
Cliques have been around since the inception of humankind. There are harmless cliques and cliques that destroy people of all ages sense of identity. The influence cliques have over young children, teenagers and insecure adults can lead them into all kinds of social dilemmas that cause enormous anxiety, alienation and grief to relationships lost and gained through loyalty. Loyalty is stupidity at its worst. To thoughtlessly do things because it makes us belong has a far more negative potential than positive. Rugged individualism is the American Dream. Tune in and learn about cliques of all ages and at work!
