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
May 3, 2025 • 12min
Criticism ~ How can I tactfully make suggestions to a sister who makes horrible lifestyle decisions?
Criticism ~ How can I tactfully make suggestions to a sister who makes horrible lifestyle decisions? 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.
May 2, 2025 • 12min
Cognitive Therapy ~ What a first session of cognitive therapy is like - a short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach.
Cognitive Therapy ~ What a first session of cognitive therapy is like - 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.
Apr 30, 2025 • 12min
1-Honesty 2-My Life's Purpose ~ 1-Recovering from loss of trust in a lover, friend, or coworker 2-I have no financial needs, yet I have become a bitchy mom.
1-Honesty 2-My Life's Purpose ~ 1-Recovering from loss of trust in a lover, friend, or coworker 2-I have no financial needs, yet I have become a bitchy mom. 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.
Apr 29, 2025 • 12min
1-Independence 2-Dating ~ 1-Physical vs. Intellectual Independence 2-How can I ask our a girl whom already has a boyfriend?
1-Independence 2-Dating ~ 1-Physical vs. Intellectual Independence 2-How can I ask our a girl whom already has a boyfriend? 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.
Apr 27, 2025 • 12min
Habits ~ My wife puts all written words into alphabetical order.
Habits ~ My wife puts all written words into alphabetical order. 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.
Apr 25, 2025 • 12min
Marital Intimacy ~ Marital Intimacy: Use it or Lose it - a short interview with Dr. Barry McCarthy
Marital Intimacy ~ Marital Intimacy: Use it or Lose it - a short interview with Dr. Barry Mccarthy. 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.
Apr 24, 2025 • 12min
Drugs ~ How should I discipline my teenage step-son?
Drugs ~ How should I discipline my teenage step-son? 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.
Apr 21, 2025 • 12min
Communication ~ Why does my new wife want more time apart from each other?
Communication ~ Why does my new wife want more time apart from each other? 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.
Apr 20, 2025 • 12min
Happiness: The Rational Path ~ Does happiness require self-sacrifice or moral ambitiousness?
Happiness: The Rational Path ~ Does happiness require self-sacrifice or moral ambitiousness? 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.
Apr 18, 2025 • 12min
Thoughts vs. Feelings ~ Thinking and feeling - allies, not enemies - a short interview with presenter Jean Moroney
Thoughts vs. Feelings ~ Thinking and feeling - allies, not enemies - 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.
