
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

Jan 1, 2025 • 12min
Moving On ~ Help me to accept that our 7 year marriage is ending.
Moving On ~ Help me to accept that our 7 year marriage is ending. 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.

Dec 30, 2024 • 12min
Anxiety ~ I can't stop thinking about all the uncertainties in my life.
Anxiety ~ I can't stop thinking about all the uncertainties in my life. 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.

Dec 28, 2024 • 12min
Depression ~ How can I help my adult alcoholic daughter.
Depression ~ How can I help my adult alcoholic daughter. 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.

Dec 27, 2024 • 12min
Bullying ~ Assertive vs. aggressive ways to deal with difficult classmates.
Bullying ~ Assertive vs. aggressive ways to deal with difficult classmates. 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.

Dec 25, 2024 • 12min
Emotional Intimacy ~ Do men develop an emotional involvement more slowly than women?
Emotional Intimacy ~ Do men develop an emotional involvement more slowly than women? 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.

Dec 20, 2024 • 12min
Independence ~ My child always wants to do the opposite of what we want.
Independence ~ My child always wants to do the opposite of what we want. 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.

Dec 19, 2024 • 12min
Alcoholism ~ Is my attempt to go sober the reason my life-long depression is ending?
Alcoholism ~ Is my attempt to go sober the reason my life-long depression is ending? 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.

Dec 18, 2024 • 12min
Trust ~ My 18 year marriage has become a nightmare.
Trust ~ My 18 year marriage has become a nightmare. 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.

Dec 17, 2024 • 12min
Insecurity ~ Is my wife's recent weight gain the cause of her insecurity, anger, and suspicion that I cheat?
Insecurity ~ Is my wife's recent weight gain the cause of her insecurity, anger, and suspicion that I cheat? 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.

Dec 14, 2024 • 12min
Anger w Newlyweds ~ My wife gets very angry at little things I both do and don't do.
Anger w Newlyweds ~ My wife gets very angry at little things I both do and don't do. 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.