
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

Jun 27, 2025 • 12min
Hypochondriac ~ My coworker is a hypochondriac and claims exaggerated illnesses.
Hypochondriac ~ My coworker is a hypochondriac and claims exaggerated illnesses. 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 26, 2025 • 12min
Solving Hard Problems ~ How to tackle hard thinking problems - a short interview with presenter Jean Moroney
Solving Hard Problems ~ How to tackle hard thinking problems - a short interview with presenter Jean Moroney. 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 25, 2025 • 12min
Childish Fears ~ I'm 20 and afraid of the dark.
Childish Fears ~ I'm 20 and afraid of the dark. 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 23, 2025 • 12min
Lazy Husband ~ Husband does not help around the house.
Lazy Husband ~ Husband does not help around the house. 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 21, 2025 • 12min
Family Friction ~ I fight with my mom and left home.
Family Friction ~ I fight with my mom and left home. 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 20, 2025 • 12min
Violence ~ Warning signs of a potentially violent coworker - a short interview with Dr. James Campbell
Violence ~ Warning signs of a potentially violent coworker - a short interview with Dr. James Campbell. 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 18, 2025 • 12min
Sleep Anxiety ~ I can't fall asleep alone.
Sleep Anxiety ~ I can't fall asleep alone. 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.

Jun 16, 2025 • 12min
Disrespectful Teen ~ My goth daughter is disrespectful and defiant.
Disrespectful Teen ~ My goth daughter is disrespectful and defiant. 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.

Jun 14, 2025 • 12min
Weight Loss ~ How can I lose weight?
Weight Loss ~ How can I lose weight? 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.

Jun 13, 2025 • 12min
Apologies and Forgiveness ~ When might you re-evaluate the character of a spouse who has cheated? A short interview with Dr. Tara Smith
Apologies and Forgiveness ~ When might you re-evaluate the character of a spouse who has cheated? A short interview with Dr. Tara Smith. 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.