
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

Apr 17, 2025 • 12min
Family Appeasement ~ My fiancé's ex threatened to kill me if I meet his daughter.
Family Appeasement ~ My fiancé's ex threatened to kill me if I meet his 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.

Apr 14, 2025 • 12min
Video Games ~ All my kids want to do is watch TV and play video games.
Video Games ~ All my kids want to do is watch TV and play video games. 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 13, 2025 • 12min
1-Groveling 2-Procrastination ~ 1-I feel I have to please others 2-How can I stop procrastinating
1-Groveling 2-Procrastination ~ 1-I feel I have to please others 2-How can I stop procrastinating. 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 12, 2025 • 12min
Passing Judgment ~ Why some people don't want you to pass judgment on others ~ a short interview with Dr. Andy Bernstein
Passing Judgment ~ Why some people don't want you to pass judgment on others ~ a short interview with Dr. Andy Bernstein. 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 10, 2025 • 12min
Career Choice ~ My life has no special focus.
Career Choice ~ My life has no special focus. 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 7, 2025 • 12min
Teen Fantasies - How to tell my wife that her son has taboo fantasies.
Teen Fantasies - How to tell my wife that her son has taboo fantasies. 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 5, 2025 • 12min
Bad Boss ~ My boss hints that he wants to be bootlicked and worshipped.
Bad Boss ~ My boss hints that he wants to be bootlicked and worshipped. 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 4, 2025 • 12min
Cognitive Therapy ~ What is Cognitive Therapy? - A short interview with Dr. Judy Beck.
Cognitive Therapy ~ What is Cognitive Therapy? - 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.

Apr 3, 2025 • 12min
Young Sex ~ My son developed grieving problems after day died.
Young Sex ~ My son developed grieving problems after day died. 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 1, 2025 • 12min
Too High Expectations ~ I am so emotional about separating from my husband.
Too High Expectations ~ I am so emotional about separating from my husband. 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.