
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 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.

Mar 31, 2025 • 12min
Suicide vs Vacation ~ I had a horrible past and I'm not afraid of dying.
Suicide vs Vacation ~ I had a horrible past and I'm not afraid of dying. 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.

Mar 30, 2025 • 12min
Stress Reduction ~ Reducing stress by being assertive - a short interview with Dr Edwin Locke
Stress Reduction ~ Reducing stress by being assertive - a short interview with Dr Edwin Locke. 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.

Mar 28, 2025 • 12min
Out of Control Kids ~ Help! My kids are totally out of control.
Out of Control Kids ~ Help! My kids are totally out of control. 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.

Mar 26, 2025 • 12min
Mood Swings ~ Am I bipolar or do I have PTSD?
Mood Swings ~ Am I bipolar or do I have PTSD? 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.

Mar 25, 2025 • 12min
Fear of Neighbors ~ I am afraid of my aggressive neighbors.
Fear of Neighbors ~ I am afraid of my aggressive neighbors. 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.

Mar 22, 2025 • 12min
Veterans Issues ~ How to cope with the issues returning vets face ~ a short interview with adjustment counselor Jay White.
Veterans Issues ~ How to cope with the issues returning vets face ~ a short interview with adjustment counselor Jay White. 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.

Mar 20, 2025 • 12min
Unwanted Thoughts ~ My young son was disturbed by a movie sex scene.
Unwanted Thoughts ~ My young son was disturbed by a movie sex scene. 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.

Mar 18, 2025 • 12min
Suspicion ~ How can I stop falsely accusing my husband of infidelity?
Suspicion ~ How can I stop falsely accusing my husband of infidelity? 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.

Mar 17, 2025 • 12min
Failure ~ How can failure contribute to happiness ~ a short interview with Dr Eric Daniels
Failure ~ How can failure contribute to happiness ~ a short interview with Dr Eric Daniels. 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.