Evidence-Based: A New Harbinger Psychology Podcast

Rebecca E. Williams, PhD, author of Simple Ways to Unwind Without Alcohol, joins us to discuss soothing stress and unwinding without alcohol. Rebecca is a psychologist, wellness expert, and award-winning author. She received her bachelor’s degree from Williams College; her master’s degree from Harvard; and her doctorate with a specialization in clinical psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.   She has enjoyed a twenty-year career as a clinic director with the San Diego VA Healthcare System; was an associate clinical professor in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego; and maintained an active private practice. She is coauthor of two popular books bridging addiction recovery with the power of mindfulness. The Gift of Recovery is a “pocket coach” designed to strengthen recovery. The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction is a go-to guide for understanding the relationship between moods and substance use. The workbook is now in its second edition and has been translated into multiple languages.  Visit her website at www.mindfulnessworkbook.com.  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/3W6tAYl  Amazon - https://a.co/d/c4kuEaP   Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1143481464   Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3UpBc77   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 

This season we’re excited to introduce mini episodes called Quick Tips for Therapists. Every other Thursday during the season, we’ll release highly focused tips for practicing psychotherapists and other mental health professionals to enhance their therapeutic techniques.  To receive Quick Tips for Therapists emailed right to your inbox twice a month, visit newharbinger.com/quicktips to sign up today.  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 

Emma Lauer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and author specializing in DBT skills for highly sensitive individuals, shares insights on emotional resilience. She delves into the concept of 'opposite action' in DBT, teaching listeners how to confront fears. Emma discusses the impact of trauma and sensitivity on emotional regulation, emphasizing self-acceptance and the strengths of being sensitive. She introduces essential skills like mindfulness and distress tolerance, empowering listeners to embrace their emotional experiences as pathways for growth.

Francesca Lynn Arnoldy, author and death doula, discusses the tasks and responsibilities of death doulas, empowering end-of-life experiences, saying goodbye and preparing for major changes, the power of ritual in life's transitions, embracing mortality, and reflections on leaving a death journal and end-of-life preparation.

Psychotherapist and author Nancy Colier, known for her work on mindfulness and emotional well-being, dives into the topic of emotional exhaustion, especially among women. She explores the roots of this phenomenon in selflessness and societal pressures for likability. Colier critiques the self-care industry, arguing it often overlooks genuine needs. Highlighting the journey of self-awareness, she emphasizes the importance of prioritizing authenticity and personal fulfillment over external approval. This enlightening conversation encourages reclaiming one's true desires and needs.

Cortney Soderlind Warren, PhD, ABPP, author of Letting Go of Your Ex, joins us to talk about love addiction. Cortney is a board-certified clinical psychologist; and former tenured associate professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Having won numerous professional awards for her research, Warren is an expert on addictions, eating pathology, self-deception, and the practice of psychotherapy from a cross-cultural perspective. In addition to her academic work, Warren is a speaker, author, and coach with a passion for bringing psychological tools to the public. She earned her doctorate from Texas A&M University after completing a clinical internship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 2006.  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/3qg1s7K   Amazon - https://a.co/d/8FTOXuq   Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1142213818?ean=9781648480379   Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3YnQh9G   This podcast is edited by Jesse Fankushen.

Ijeoma Nwaogu, PhD, author of Overcoming Imposter Anxiety, joins us to discuss imposter anxiety. Ijeoma has more than fifteen years of experience working in higher education across the United States. She was director of the Multicultural Center at Rice University in Houston, and an adjunct professor at University of Houston. Nwaogu received her doctoral degree in counseling and her master’s degree in college student affairs administration from the University of Georgia. She is the CEO of EVERLEAD, LLC, a leadership coaching and consulting enterprise. Nwaogu is a well-regarded speaker and has led numerous programs, conference sessions, and trainings across the nation on the topic of the imposter experience. During the 2021-2022 term, she delivered keynote talks on overcoming imposter syndrome for Cornell University, Hampton University, University of California, Berkeley, and University of Michigan.  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/3YjSiDS   Amazon - https://a.co/d/hLfRM0y   Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1141749961   Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3rKDXE0   This podcast is edited by Jesse Fankushen.

Daniel J. Moran, coauthor of Finding Your Why & Finding Your Way, discusses using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to reach goals. They explore psychological flexibility, identifying values, setting wise goals, and the practicality of mindfulness and acceptance. The significance of ACT and building psychological flexibility is also emphasized.

David M. Allen, MD, author of Coping with Critical, Demanding, and Dysfunctional Parents joins us to talk about critical, demanding, and hateful parents. David is professor emeritus of psychiatry and former director of psychiatric residency training at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. He is also author of the book How Dysfunctional Families Spur Mental Disorders. He has carried out research on personality disorders, is a psychotherapy theorist, and is former associate editor of the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration. He is also the author of three other books for psychotherapists, as well as numerous journal articles and book chapters.  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/43PZ6tV   Amazon - https://a.co/d/fTJZwBe   Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1126903463   Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/44NlDc7   This podcast is edited by Jesse Fankushen.

Nutrition therapist Elyse Resch discusses intuitive eating, dismantling diet culture, and promoting body liberation. Topics include the benefits of intuitive eating, critiquing weight-centric programs, challenges of societal pressures, embracing food peace, and exploring vegetarianism for food freedom.