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.
Episodes
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Jul 15, 2016 • 56min
Self-Sabotage: The Idiot Within
Self-Sabotage is something all of us do at some point in our lives. Some people do it purposely and others as a subconscious way of life. Self-Sabotage has everything to do with how you feel about yourself. It is a way of rejecting yourself before others reject you. It is a self fulfilling prophecy. So many responsible adults destroy their homes, families, jobs, integrity and lives through destroying all that is good. This episode is about damage control, recovery and change. Tune in and learn!
Jul 8, 2016 • 55min
Addiction
Abuse and Addiction effect more 18% of the people on our planet, not to mention the people impacted by their lives. Alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs, marijuana, sex and so many other diversions can literally become the people who for habits around them. People sacrifice, love, family, children, spouses, friends, jobs and all other pleasures life offers just to consume their choice of addiction or abuse. Integrity is out the door. Listen and learn how to overcome many of the most popular habit forming addictions!
Jul 1, 2016 • 56min
Using Philosophy To Make Life Better
From Humanism to Dialectic reasoning, philosophy is the holding grounds of many perspectives and universal truths that align with our very nature and existence. Wisdom of the ages is often used in psychology along with many other ingredients which form the basis of theory used to treat the entire spectrum of mental disorders. We all have philosophies on life which make up our values and character. Those philosophies are found in the most consistent parts of our characters and habits. Listen and learn! Socrates would be proud of you!
Jun 17, 2016 • 56min
Co-Dependency: To Be or Not To Be?
Co-Dependency is a struggle for the entire human population. Like dogs, co-dependents happily look past the habitual tragic life's of people they love and support who are alcoholics, drug addicts, abusers and so on. Co-dependency comes in many flavors. Denial is their main coping skill. Their role in supporting self-destructive people is tragic in itself. The very act of looking past the devastation caused by destructive people in their lives elongates the damage caused to all who enter their lives. Most co-dependents are looked at as angelic in their nature for their ability to deal with a habitual narcissitic person. However, their life is their co-dependency and their lack of boundaries is just as bad. Tune in and learn how to end co-dependency!
Jun 10, 2016 • 54min
Adoption
Adoption of children can be a very complex issue for both the adopted children and their new parents. We will do a deep dive into how the process works, the emotional impact and how families bond and adjust. Each adoption is unique and comes with many complex human issues. I will lay out many of the common issues ad offer solutions for all. Listen and learn!!!
Jun 3, 2016 • 56min
Adrenaline Junkies
Adrenaline junkies are everywhere. They are never satisfied with the simple risk of driving a mile an hour over the speed limit. Their life is one death defying traffic ticket after another. From jumping off cliffs to diving into shark infested water, adrenaline rules and when it is released is the only time they feel truly alive. We will explore how adrenaline works, effects relationships, sex and much more. Listen and learn!!!
May 27, 2016 • 54min
Impulsive Adults and ADHD
Impulsiveness can destroy a person's life in a heart beat. Anywhere from committing a crime, gambling your home away to quitting your job without plans for an income. People self destruct on a continuous basis. As you are reading this, there are multitudes of people acting on immature thoughts. ADHD is a greatly misunderstood genetic disorder. Once the most valued people in the world were ADHD (hunters). Now they are left in the ashes of technology and forced to live as gatherers (despite that their instincts never changed). We will explore all of these issues in many directions. Listen and learn!!!
May 20, 2016 • 55min
Phobias
Phobias are experienced by nearly 4 million Americans. Highly treatable, though many choose to suffer with them their entire lives. From Social Phobia to Arachnophobia, I will do a deep dive into the insane fear, the biology of the brain and break out some of the most pervasive phobias to the most detrimental. For some, phobias rule their lives.This handicap of choice is one that can be ended. To live with them and live with someone who has them is a life of Hell on Earth. Listen in and learn!!!!
May 13, 2016 • 58min
Sports Psychology and Psychotic Sports Parents
Sports Psychology is a fairly young field, but is growing like a wildfire. The reason is that it is effective in helping athletes and teams be mentally prepared for all of the issues and barriers they must overcome to become a champion. For an athlete to perform at their very best, they have to learn to tame their biggest obstacle first, their own brain. Tune in as we unveil the difference sports psychology makes. Also, how to avoid dealing with or becoming a psychotic sports parent,. Tune in and learn!!!
May 6, 2016 • 57min
Get a Life
So many people journey through life without direction, passion, desire or concern for purpose. Sadly, mediocre is all some strive for. The evolution of our brain's potential is not realized with these people who are the vast majority people of the world. Get a Life is a show about finding your souls journey and listening to your inner voice. Discovering who you are at any age is better than never. Tune in and learn how to discover yourself!!!
