
The Rational Basis of Happiness® radio show
Dr. Ellen Kenner gives concise and practical advice to caller questions four times a week. Dr. Ellen Kenner is a private practice clinical psychologist. Ask your personal question by calling toll free, 877-Dr-Kenner or visiting drkenner.com (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook)
Latest episodes

Jul 16, 2025 • 12min
Husband Distant ~ My husband never makes time to be with me.
Husband Distant ~ My husband never makes time to be with me. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Jul 14, 2025 • 12min
1 Child Abandonment 2 Alien Abduction ~ 1-Is my child's schooling being affected by moms abandoning him? 2-(starts at 7m 14s) Alien abduction therapy
1 Child Abandonment 2 Alien Abduction ~ 1-Is my child's schooling being affected by moms abandoning him? 2-(starts at 7m 14s) Alien abduction therapy. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Jul 13, 2025 • 12min
Fear of Flying ~ Anxiety due to my relatives flying so much
Fear of Flying ~ Anxiety due to my relatives flying so much. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Jul 12, 2025 • 12min
Bad Thoughts ~ Dealing with overpowering lousy thoughts - A short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach
Bad Thoughts ~ Dealing with overpowering lousy thoughts - A short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Jul 10, 2025 • 12min
Taking Risks ~ My mistrust and fear of people is causing me to avoid all risks everywhere.
Taking Risks ~ My mistrust and fear of people is causing me to avoid all risks everywhere. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Jul 8, 2025 • 12min
Dating ~ How can I go about courting a woman at work?
Dating ~ How can I go about courting a woman at work? Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Jul 6, 2025 • 12min
1-Killing With Kindness 2-Unwanted Affection ~ 1-Doing too much for someone you value 2- My fiancée does not return my affection
1-Killing With Kindness 2-Unwanted Affection ~ 1-Doing too much for someone you value 2- My fiancée does not return my affection. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Jul 4, 2025 • 12min
Depression Therapy ~ A sample session of cognitive therapy with a depressed person - a short interview with Dr. Judy Beck
Depression Therapy ~ A sample session of cognitive therapy with a depressed person - a short interview with Dr. Judy Beck. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Jul 2, 2025 • 12min
1-Popularity 2-Hoarding 3-Quirky Rituals ~ 1-Ostracized in my childhood 2-Hoarding 3 My dad is controlled by his pillows, and other quirky rituals
1-Popularity 2-Hoarding 3-Quirky Rituals ~ 1-Ostracized in my childhood 2-Hoarding 3 My dad is controlled by his pillows, and other quirky rituals. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

Jun 29, 2025 • 12min
Hoarding ~ My mom is a black belt at hoarding crap.
Hoarding ~ My mom is a black belt at hoarding crap. Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).