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Dr. Ellen Kenner
Dr. Kenner's The Rational Basis of Happiness ® Talk ShowDr. Ellen Kenner, clinical psychologist, takes calls and answers your questions on any personal issue. Toll free 877-Dr-Kenner 24/7. Samples of questions at https://www.drkenner.comDr. Kenner's public service broadcast is in its 27th year.
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May 19, 2024 • 6min
🎤 PODCAST • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (1 of 2) ~ I have been checking and re-checking things all day long since childhood.
The podcast delves into the origins of compulsive checking behavior, discussing its impact on daily life and the need for reassurance. It explores childhood experiences that may trigger obsessive thoughts, emphasizing the significance of early memories in understanding anxiety-driven behaviors.

May 18, 2024 • 11min
🎤 PODCAST • Mental Overload ~ The cure for mental overload; thinking on paper - a short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney.
Seminar presenter Jean Moroney discusses the cure for mental overload through 'thinking on paper'. Learn about prioritizing tasks, setting boundaries, and the power of problem-solving. Discover strategies to manage expectations and take control of your life.

May 18, 2024 • 9min
🎤 PODCAST • Choices ~ Should I force my son to attend his beloved grandmother's funeral?
A mother debates whether to force her son to attend his grandmother's funeral, weighing his feelings against potential regrets. The podcast explores the importance of respecting a child's choice and navigating abusive relationships, urging listeners to seek help for liberation.

May 15, 2024 • 11min
🎤 PODCAST • I Love You ~ When saying "I love you" is meaningless.
Exploring the significance of 'I love you' from meaningful declarations to casual expressions, decoding emotions for mental health improvement, navigating a sensitive work relationship regarding grief, and discussing boundaries in grief support.

May 11, 2024 • 8min
🎤 PODCAST • Anxiety ~ How can I get over being severely anxious?
🎤 PODCAST• Anxiety ~ How can I get over being severely anxious?• This episode is at https://bit.ly/49hWPdP• Hundreds of podcasts sorted by topic https://bit.ly/3qh6BX7✦ Free Relationship Advice ~ download chapter one of Dr. Kenner’s romance guidebook for free at https://www.drkenner.com• Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week#anxiety #depression #uncertainty #self_doubt #emotions #counseling #mental_health #self_help #objectivism #stress #therapy #psychology #happinessDr. Kenner's public service broadcast is in its 27th year.

May 10, 2024 • 11min
🎤 PODCAST • Morality vs. Happiness ~ Some moral codes cause only unhappiness - A short interview with Author Craig Biddle.
Author Craig Biddle challenges traditional beliefs about morality, advocating for personal happiness over self-sacrifice. Topics include consequences of strict moral codes on happiness, navigating relationships with a selfish perspective, and embracing life authentically while overcoming guilt.

May 9, 2024 • 10min
🎤 PODCAST • Helpfulness ~ People dislike me for being helpful.
🎤 PODCAST• Helpfulness ~ People dislike me for being helpful.• This episode is at https://bit.ly/3PE88Gf• Hundreds of podcasts sorted by topic https://bit.ly/3qh6BX7✦ Free Relationship Advice ~ download chapter one of Dr. Kenner’s romance guidebook for free at https://www.drkenner.com• Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week#sacrifice #friendships #relationships #emotions #counseling #mental_health #self_help #objectivism #stress #therapy #psychology #happinessDr. Kenner's public service broadcast is in its 27th year.

May 7, 2024 • 11min
🎤 PODCAST • Apologies ~ How much apology is too much?
🎤 PODCAST• Apologies ~ How much apology is too much?• This episode is at https://bit.ly/3PAF0Qc• Hundreds of podcasts sorted by topic https://bit.ly/3qh6BX7✦ Free Relationship Advice ~ download chapter one of Dr. Kenner’s romance guidebook for free at https://www.drkenner.com• Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week#apologies #infidelity #suspicion #relationships #emotions #counseling #mental_health #self_help #objectivism #stress #therapy #psychology #happinessDr. Kenner's public service broadcast is in its 27th year.

May 6, 2024 • 5min
🎤 PODCAST • Grief and Depression ~ I'm too depressed to go on living.
Exploring life choices and mental health decisions for a 62-year-old woman, challenging binary options. Navigating grief after the loss of a partner, emphasizing the importance of processing grief and seeking therapy.

May 6, 2024 • 11min
🎤 PODCAST • Alcoholism Myths ~ Alcoholics Anonymous myths about alcoholism - a short interview with Ann Fletcher.
Expert on alcoholism myths, Ann Fletcher, debunks common misconceptions about Alcoholics Anonymous and alcoholism. Topics include challenging higher power beliefs, exploring alternative sobriety groups, and shifting towards viewing alcoholism as a curable condition. Debunks myths about lifelong recovery meetings and hitting rock bottom, advocating for early recognition of alcohol problems and sustained dedication to sobriety.


