Are You Interested In A Fresh Perspective On Weight Loss In The New Year? Do You Wonder If Your Efforts To "fix" Your Weight Problem May Be Making Things Worse? Are You Looking For Motivation That Will Be Long-Standing And Effective? Join Us For An Interview With Dr. Jason Lillis, Acclaimed Weight Loss Researcher And Author Of The Diet Trap! At a time when many of us are resolving to eat better, exercise more, and lose weight, Jason Lillis, Ph.D. offers a fresh and evidence-based perspective on ...
Jan 02, 2018•48 min•Ep. 36
Curious What Diana And Debbie Are Reading And Practicing Off The Clock? Want An Update From Diana On The Thomas Fire In Santa Barbara? Want To Know If The Myth Of Santa Is Harmful To Kids? Curious How To Handle Political Differences With Family Over The Holidays? Then Join Us For This Mailbag Episode Where We Answer Questions From Listeners And Each Other! In this year end review, Diana and Debbie discuss the state of the podcast and talk about the year ahead. From an evacuation zone, Diana give...
Dec 19, 2017•47 min•Ep. 35
Want To Learn More About Positive Psychology? Interested In How Your Character Strengths Can Help With Accomplishing Goals? Curious How An Expert In Positive Psychology Builds Grit In Her Child? Join Us For This Episode With Expert In Positive Psychology, Dr. Alexis Karris Bachik! The field of psychology has shifted away from pathology toward human potential and wellbeing. Today Diana talks with Dr. Alexis Karris Bachik about Positive Psychology. Dr. Karris Bachik is a Professor of Psychology at...
Nov 28, 2017•39 min•Ep. 34
Have You Discovered That Your Relationship Has Changed After Children Entered Your Life? Finding That Sleep Deprivation And Parenting Stress Are Making It Hard To Stay Connected To Your Partner? Looking For Suggestions From Psychology On How To Improve Your Relationship During The Young Kids Phase Of Parenthood? Put Down That Sippy Cup And Join Us! Raising children with a romantic partner can be a deeply meaningful experience... and it's not without its challenges! In this, our one year annivers...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 33
Do You Want To Make More Friends And Build More Meaningful Relationships? Are You Curious About The Biology And Health Benefits Of Social Connection? Do You Want To Know What Thoughts, Emotions And Behavior Patterns Are Involved In Chronic Loneliness? Listen Now And Learn 8 Research-Based Tips To Make And Maintain Social Connection! Humans are inherently social creatures, and having supportive relationships with cooperative groups has always been crucial for our survival. Yet, people are reporti...
Oct 24, 2017•49 min•Ep. 32
Do You Struggle With Overeating In Response To Strong Emotions? Do You Want To Learn About An Evidence-Based Treatment For Binge Eating Called Dialectical Behavior Therapy? Are You Curious To Learn Helpful Skills Like Dialectical Commitment And Wise Mind For The Treatment Of Emotional Overeating? Join Us For An Interview With Dr. Debra Safer, A Leading Researcher On DBT For Binge Eating Disorder! In this episode, Diana interviews Debra Safer, MD on the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy...
Oct 10, 2017•55 min•Ep. 31
Do You Want To Eat To Help Your Brain Stay Sharp As You Age? Want To Learn About 10 Types Of Food Recommended By The Mind Diet? Looking For Practical Ideas To Add More Brain-Boosting Foods To Your Cooking Routine? The MIND Diet was created by researchers hoping to reduce risk of Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of cognitive decline through nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Debbie Sorensen continue their conversation about nutrition and the brain by discussing the research sup...
Sep 26, 2017•49 min•Ep. 30
Ever Wonder If The Food You Eat Is Affecting Your Mood And Thinking? Curious To Learn What The Standard American Diet Does To The Human Brain From An Evolutionary Science Perspective? Do You Want To Learn More About Different Types Of Fats And The Optimal Ratio Of Fats For Neuronal Growth And Protection? Did You Know That Your Microbiome (The Bacteria In Your Gut) May Be Contributing To Stress, Anxiety, And Depression? Grab Some Kale Chips, And Join Us As We Discuss Food And The Brain! Nutrition...
Sep 12, 2017•51 min•Ep. 29
Do You Want To Know How To Balance Acceptance And Change In Romantic Relationships? Do You Wonder If It's Possible To Heal After An Affair Or Other Relationship Infraction? Are You Curious What Happens Inside A Couples' Therapy Room? Then Join Us As We Talk With Relationship Expert, Dr. Yael Schonbrun! Today we are going to explore an evidence-based approach to couples therapy "Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy" with Dr. Yael Shonbrun. Dr. Shonbrun describes the components of an acceptance-...
Aug 29, 2017•45 min•Ep. 28
Are You Interested In Cutting Edge Research Alcohol Use? Are You Curious How Long Term Alcohol Use Changes The Brain? Are You Interested In Learning More About The Genetics And Neuroscience Of Addiction? Then Join Us For An Interview With Dr. Lara Ray, Director Of The UCLA Addictions Lab. In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill talks with Dr. Lara Ray about the neuroscience of alcohol and addiction. Dr. Ray is a full professor in the Clincal Psychology Program at UCLA with academic apointments in the UC...
Aug 07, 2017•45 min•Ep. 27
Are You Curious How Spending Time in Nature Impacts Your Cognition, Mood, And Eye Health? Do You Want To Upgrade Your Walking Experience From "blah" To "awe"? Then Join Diana And Debbie In This Experiential Walk Through The Psychology Of Nature! As media and technology increasingly dominate our lives, we are spending less time in nature. This lifestyle change may be impacting not only our well being and physical health but also our cognitive abilities. Take a walk with co-hosts Diana Hill and De...
Jul 22, 2017•56 min•Ep. 26
Have You Faced Difficult Or Stressful Life Experiences? Do You Wonder Why Some People Seem To "Bounce Back" After Loss Or Trauma? Do You Want To Learn About Research On Resilience In Childhood And Adulthood? Are You Looking For Ways To Promote Resilience In Your Own Life? Trauma, loss, childhood adversity, tragedy. Life can be hard, and anyone who lives long enough will face difficulty at some point. People respond to life’s challenges in a variety of ways; sometimes people have a really difficu...
Jul 08, 2017•50 min•Ep. 25
Has Your Professional Identity Changed By Becoming A Parent? Do You Struggle Balancing An Ambitious Career With An Engaged Family Life? Are You Curious How You Could "Choose Both" A Fulfilling Career And Meaningful Home Life? Psychological research suggests the pursuit of meaning in both work and parenting is the cornerstone of happiness. However, the act of straddling an ambitious career and being a parent can be overwhelming and destabilizing. Often working parents are left feeling that they a...
Jun 23, 2017•45 min•Ep. 24
Are You Concerned About The Emotional Challenges Of Pregnancy And Having A New Baby? Do You Want To Learn More About Postpartum Depression And Anxiety? Are You Wondering Whether You Or A Loved One Needs Professional Support To Deal With Prenatal Or Postpartum Adjustment? Having a baby is an incredible experience but it also comes with many challenges. In this episode, Dr. Rae Littlewood is joined by special guest Dr. Liza Mermelstein for Part 2 of our series on Hormones and Mood. This episode fo...
Jun 09, 2017•37 min•Ep. 23
Are You Curious About How Hormonal Fluctuations Impact Your Mood? Do You Want To Learn More About The Biology Of PMS And How To Take Care Of Yourself During Different Times Of In Your Cycle? Do You Worry That You Or A Loved One Might Be Suffering From A More Severe Form Of PMS Called PMDD? Hormonal fluctuations play a significant role in mood changes throughout a woman's lifespan. In this episode, Dr. Rae Littlewood is joined by special guest Dr. Liza Mermelstein to share information about the r...
May 26, 2017•31 min•Ep. 22
Do You Want A Secure, Accepting Romantic Relationship? Are You Curious About How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Partnership? Has Your Relationship Eroded Over Time? Listen Up To Learn How To Develop A Trusting And Lasting Romantic Bond. Secure romantic attachments are associated with health, resilience, and well-being. In this episode, Diana and Debbie discuss how our attachment style influences the erosion or stability of our relationships. Diana presents strategies from Sue Johnson's Emoti...
May 04, 2017•58 min•Ep. 21
Do You Compulsively Check Your Phone? Does Social Media Make You Stressed And Living In Fomo? Do You Worry About Technology Impacting The Next Generation's Ability To Relate To One Another? Stay Tuned (On Your Phone Of Course) For This Important Episode On Technology! In 2007, Apple introduced the iPhone and our lives changed dramatically. Technology and phone use have rapidly taken over our daily tasks and social lives. In this episode, co-hosts Diana Hill and Debbie Sorensen will explore psych...
Apr 20, 2017•55 min•Ep. 20
Are You A Parent Or Child Professional Who Is Committed To Keeping Children Safe? Do You Want Practical Strategies For Reducing The Risk Of Childhood Sexual Abuse? Are You Unsure How To Talk To Children About Their Bodies? Empower Yourself To Help Prevent Childhood Sexual Abuse By Listening To This Important Episode! April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and adults can take steps to reduce the chance that their children will experience sexual abuse. In this important episode, Dr. Debbie Sorense...
Apr 04, 2017•51 min•Ep. 19
Do You Overeat, Chronically Diet, Or Feel Loss Of Control Over Food? Have You Lost Connection With Your Body's Internal Signals Of Hunger And Fullness? Do You Want To Eat As Naturally As You Did As A Child? Then Listen To This Episode With Dr. Linda Craighead About Appetite Awareness Training! Appetite Awareness Training (AAT) is a method of self monitoring developed by Dr. Linda Craighead to teach individuals how to tune into internal signals of hunger and fullness and use this heightened aware...
Mar 21, 2017•44 min•Ep. 18
What Is Sports Psychology And How Does A Sports Psychologist Work With Athletes? What Unique Problems Arise In Athletes, And How Does A Sports Psychologist Address Them? In This Episode You Will Learn All About Sports Psychology From Performance Expert Dr. Elizabeth Boyer. Sports psychology, broadly known as performance psychology, addresses issues around optimal performance, developmental and social aspects of sports participation, and systemic dynamics in teams. In this episode Dr. Elizabeth B...
Mar 08, 2017•38 min•Ep. 17
Are You Connected To Your Body? Do You Wonder What It Means To Be "Embodied," And How Embodiment Is Linked To Your Mental Health? Are You Ready For An Experiential Episode Where You Can Practice Embodiment Right Now? Then Grab Your Body And Join Us! Much of our day is spent processing our external world and ignoring the sometimes wild and sometimes subtle internal world. In this episode Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Debbie Sorensen will continue to explore the concept of embodiment--awareness of your b...
Feb 22, 2017•40 min•Ep. 16
Are You Connected To Your Body? Do You Wonder What It Means To Be "Embodied" And How It Is Linked To Your Mental Health? Are You Ready For An Experiential Episode Where You Can Practice Embodiment Right Now? Then Grab Your Body And Join Us! Much of our day is spent processing our external world and ignoring the sometimes wild and sometimes subtle internal world. In this episode Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Debbie Sorensen explore the concept of embodiment--awareness of your body from the inside. We wi...
Feb 08, 2017•46 min•Ep. 15
What Is Mindful Parenting? Do You Want To Learn More Strategies And Rituals To Support Mindful Parenting? What Does The Research Say About Mindful Parenting's Effectiveness? Join Us For A Practical And Theoretical Conversation About Parenting With Conscious Awareness. There are diverse ways to be an effective parent. In this episode Dr. Rae Littlewood and Dr. Diana Hill discuss Parenting with Mindfulness and Awareness. Dr. Littlewood explores 5 dimensions of Mindful Parenting: Listening with ful...
Jan 31, 2017•44 min•Ep. 14
Are You Wondering How Your Brain Will Change As You Age? Do You Want To Take Steps Now To Keep Your Brain Healthy As Long As Possible? Are "Brain Games" Worth The Time And Money? We're Here With Research-Based Tips About Staying Sharp And Healthy As You Age! In this episode, Dr. Debbie Sorensen and Dr. Rae Littlewood discuss aging, the brain, and the mind. They explore recent psychology research about whether “brain games” are an effective way to boost brain power, and offer tips for what you ca...
Jan 24, 2017•36 min•Ep. 13
Do You Make New Year’s Resolutions That Feel Like Yet Another To-Do List? Do You Tend To Focus Mostly On Goals And The Big Achievements This Time Of Year? Do You Want To Reflect Back On The Past Year In A More Meaningful, Self-Compassionate Way? Would You Like To Slow Down And Be More Content In Your Daily Life? Many people take time to reflect when a new year starts. But sometimes New Year’s resolutions can be a set-up for more self-criticism and longer to-do lists. In this episode, Dr. Rae Lit...
Jan 19, 2017•29 min•Ep. 12
Do You Want To Transform Your Health In The New Year? Are You Longing For A More Meaningful, Engaged, And Connected Life? Are You Ready To Move From Surviving to Thriving? Then Join Us For Part 2 Of Our Two-Part Series On Flourishing! Recently the field of psychology has been shifting away from medical models of pathology toward models of wellbeing. Positive psychology researcher Dr. Barbara Fredrickson defines "flourishing" as living "within an optimal range of human functioning, one that conno...
Jan 10, 2017•44 min•Ep. 11
Do You Want To Transform Your Health In The New Year? Are You Longing For A More Meaningful, Engaged, And Connected Life? Are You Ready To Stop Languishing And Start Flourishing? Then Join Us For Our Two-Part Series On Flourishing! Recently the field of psychology has been shifting away from medical models of pathology toward models of wellbeing. Positive psychology researcher Dr. Barbara Fredrickson defines "flourishing" as living "within an optimal range of human functioning, one that connotes...
Jan 02, 2017•47 min•Ep. 10
Are You Unsure Of How To Respond To A Child Or Teenager’s Emotional Extremes? Do You React To Your Child Or Teenager’s Emotions In Ways That Are Not Helpful? Do You Want Tips For How To Foster Emotional Intelligence In Your Child? Being A Parent Can Be A Challenge, And We’re Here To Help! In this episode, Debbie and Diana explore how children and teenagers are different from adults in terms of emotional development. We discuss some techniques, drawn from neuroscience and parenting research, that...
Dec 28, 2016•44 min•Ep. 9
Are You Interested In Learning How To Apply The Latest Techniques For Self-Care In Coping With Infertility? What Is The Psychological Impact Of Infertility And Infertility Treatment? How Do You Navigate Relationships Along The Infertility Journey? In this episode, Dr. Rae Littlewood interviews Ann Bracken, author of the book Mind, Body, Baby: How to Overcome Stress and Enhance Your Fertility with CBT, Mindfulness, and Good Nutrition.With an approach that puts mind body health at the heart of fer...
Dec 20, 2016•46 min•Ep. 8
Do You Struggle With Falling Asleep And Staying Asleep? Are You Curious How Insomnia Develops? Do You Wonder What You Should Do When You Wake In The Night? If You Are Interested In Learning Evidence-Based Strategies That Work For Insomnia, Then This Episode Is For You! In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill interviews Dr. Alisha Brosse, who co-authored the book End the Insomnia Struggle: A Step by Step Guide to Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep with Dr. Colleen Ehrnstrom. Dr. Brosse is a specialist in Cogni...
Dec 13, 2016•42 min•Ep. 7
