Evidence-Based: A New Harbinger Psychology Podcast

Helen H. Hsu, PsyD, author of The Healing Trauma Workbook for Asian Americans, joins us today to talk about healing the pain of racial trauma for Asian Americans. Hsu is a licensed clinical psychologist at Stanford University. She is past president of the Asian American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association, Division 45: Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order.  Buy the Book:  New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3XWfcCm  Amazon - https://a.co/d/ajomPaQ  Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143733050  Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4eu5U6o    If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com 

Melanie McNally, PsyD, author of Helping Your Unmotivated Teen, joins us to talk about igniting your teen’s motivation to engage, create, excel, and reach their goals. McNally is a licensed clinical psychologist and brain coach who helps adolescents build self-awareness and create authentic goals for a fulfilling future. She is a strong advocate for teen mental health, and has been a panelist at the White House, speaking about youth mental health needs. McNally is founder of Destination You, where adolescents and their parents can access support through virtual coaching and books. She is author of The Emotionally Intelligent Teen. She also speaks to audiences of all sizes about how to increase emotional intelligence and motivation in teens.  Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order.  Buy the Book:  New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/4eD7KBW  Amazon - https://a.co/d/0pFECvv  Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1144681935  Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3TE2wxK  If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we’d love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com 

Leah Aguirre, a licensed clinical social worker and author of The Girl's Guide to Relationships, dives into strategies for therapists working with resistant clients. She emphasizes understanding the roots of clients' defensiveness, often linked to fear and avoidance. Leah shares practical tips, highlighting the importance of exploratory questions to foster greater insight. Her trauma-informed approach offers valuable techniques to support clients on their healing journeys.

Charles Schaeffer, a licensed psychologist and author specializing in anxiety, shares his expertise in managing panic and anxiety disorders. He discusses the physiological and psychological aspects of panic, debunking common myths. Schaeffer introduces the vagus nerve's role in emotional regulation and offers breathing techniques for calming. He also addresses the challenges cancer survivors face transitioning from survival mode. With insights into mindfulness and 'opposite action' strategies, he empowers listeners to understand and manage their panic more effectively.

Daniel J. Fox, a licensed psychologist specializing in personality disorders, discusses managing extreme maladaptive borderline personality disorder. He provides practical tips for therapists, emphasizing understanding underlying themes and guiding clients towards adaptive strategies.

Diane Petrella, MSW, discusses healing emotional eating for trauma survivors by exploring childhood trauma, emotional vs. physical hunger, anxiety management through breathwork, emotional management techniques, embracing emotions, identifying trigger foods, and strategies for healing emotional eating.

Ben Eckstein, LCSW, author of 'Worrying is Optional,' discusses worry, distinguishing between worry and worrying, breaking the cycle of anxiety, overcoming the inevitability of worrying, exploring mindfulness, self-compassion, and growth mindset in overcoming worry, and strategies to manage worry.

Guest Leslie Becker-Phelps, a trusted expert on relationship issues, shares tips on helping clients develop self-worth. She discusses building trust in therapy to challenge negative self-perceptions.

Debra Kissen, PhD, discusses parental anxiety, emphasizing neuroplasticity and brain rewiring. She explores emotional regulation, challenging catastrophic thinking, and incorporating mindfulness for parents. The podcast offers practical guidance on managing anxiety and strengthening connections with children.

In this fascinating discussion, Katelyn E. Baxter-Musser, a licensed clinical social worker and author, sheds light on the insidious nature of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. She explains how these manipulative tactics can erode self-worth and complicate recovery. Katelyn highlights the significance of dialectical behavior therapy and shares mindfulness techniques for building self-compassion. Practical strategies for healing include setting boundaries and self-validation, emphasizing that regaining confidence is a key part of the journey to recovery.