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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Apr 29, 2016 • 58min
Fear of Attachment and Loneliness
Fear of attachment and loneliness are some of the deepest struggles many people have. Often times the things that cause attachment issues are subconscious programs that we learn very early. To overcome a fear of attachment requires the courage and desire to change. Exposing oneself to being hurt again and again. That is life. Pain is a reminder we are still alive. Listen and learn how to overcome the destruction of attachment issues!
Apr 22, 2016 • 57min
The Aftermath of Molestation and Rape
Molestation and Rape take place in the childhood of more than 65% of the population of the world. Amazingly, many of these people pull their lives back together in all kinds of ways and find a way through it on their own and never tell a soul. Yet carry the scar of emotions and trauma left behind and in some ways take it out on the people who love them the most and themselves. We will explore this epidemic and find new ways to heal. Listen in and learn!
Apr 15, 2016 • 57min
Body Image: The Sagging Truth
Our Body Image can effect everything from our self-esteem, sexual prowess, social interactions, health, limitations on what to do with our children and even how well we perform at work. The acceptance our the body or life was giving is a challenge for everyone. Some spend their life worshipping their body to the detriment of their mind. Others spend their life doing the opposite. Most of us just meander in the middle trying to make the best of what we got. However, that mind-body connection has a healthy balance which must be maintained for any quality of life. Listen in and learn how to improve yours!
Apr 8, 2016 • 57min
Overcoming Insecurities
Insecurity operates some peoples lives and in parts of the rest. It is utterly a life lived in fear. People who suffer from chronic anxiety, depression, panic attacks and phobias are plagued with insecurities like a cancer. This show is about revealing insecurities, what they do, how they operate and how to cure them or even cope with them. It is sad to see how vulnerable and scared people live in this world. Taking a leap of faith is how life is best lived. It is literally the only way to live and I am not talking about religion itself. Tune in and improve your life. Listen and learn!!!!
Apr 1, 2016 • 57min
Parenting Your Inner Child
The Inner Child refers to periods of our life where we felt fear and things were out of control. These periods stick with us through the coping skills we learned to get through them as children. Throughout or adulthood these coping skills can be continuously triggered and become a part of how we act and who we are. Usually, these coping skills are immature and fear based. This show is an exploration of the damage our Inner Child can do without our awareness. Learn how to Parent that little monster right here! Tune in and learn!!
Mar 25, 2016 • 57min
Moving On: Your Next Chapter of Life
Moving on is one of the most difficult emotional life choices we are forced to make. It takes incredible fortitude to move on, let go and continue our journey. Some people can never do it. They simply look back and compare everything to what their life was. We will talk about tragedy, divorce, loss of children, loss of job and countless other heart-wrenching situations that life offers us. I will provide new coping skills, philosophies and outlooks that will hopefully give every listener the skills to MOVE ON. Listen and learn!!!!
Mar 11, 2016 • 59min
Evolutionary Psychology: Our Primal Self
Throughout the cultivation of mankind over millions of years there are primal instincts, genes and learned behavior which remains in our functioning life today. From the choice of who we marry, how we raise our kids to how we relate to the world. There are much more predictable common links between all of us that research and anthropology has acknowledged and proven. Charles Darwin intended for his theory of evolution not only to provide a map of our ancestry but also an understanding of human thought. Evolutionary psychology is taught at some of the most renown universities in the world (Oxford, UC Fullerton, UT Austin, Harvard, etc.). We will dive deep into evolution and see what it offers as far as understanding of how we function in our daily lives. Tune in and learn!!
Mar 4, 2016 • 56min
The End of Guilt and Shame
Guilt and Shame have been the pervasive motivators of our human existence. They are the most meaningful tools of all religion, parenting, social rules and personal values there are. The episode is about exploring life without them. What would our moral compass be? What would stop us from becoming evil and completely narcissistic. Find out as we unhinge our lives from guilt and shame evolving to passion and empathy. Tune in and change your life!!!!
Feb 19, 2016 • 55min
Change Thoughts, Change Life
Changing how we think is a life long challenge. We are so influenced by the conditions that we were raised, that often time people can not break free of the patterns created. This episode is about how to actually change your outlook of life, the people in your life and how to over come our greatest flaws and challenges. We are going to learn to dig a little deeper for the best that we are. I am going to pull out all the stops to help. Listen in and change your life!!
Feb 12, 2016 • 56min
Emotional IQ
Emotional IQ is often forgotten in regards to measuring a person's ability to function and communicate. Emotional IQ is how we read people and learn how to make relationships. Intelligence is not the only measurement that make a person. Emotional IQ effects relationship communication, leadership, productivity, parenting and relating to the world. Without a highly developed Emotional IQ, we lack what is called common sense. Tune in and learn how important Emotional IQ is to your ability to have a full life. Learn how to improve it. Tune in!
