Psychologists Off the Clock

Psychologists Off the Clock

Debbie Sorensen, Jill Stoddard, Michael Herold, & Emily Edlynn

A Psychology Podcast About the Science and Practice of Living Well

1 hour 8 minutes

386. Parents Are Stressed: What Do We Do About It? with Emily, Debbie, and our dear friend Yael Schonbrun
Parental stress has been declared a public health crisis by the U.S. Surgeon General—and it’s a conversation we all need to have. In this episode, Emily sits down with Debbie and our dear friend and guest Yael Schonbrun, a clinical psychologist and author of Work, Parent, Thrive, to explore what’s behind the overwhelming stress so many parents are feeling and, more importantly, what we can do about it.

We’re talking about all the things that pile up: money worries, the constant rush, and that pressure to “do it all.” Plus, we dive into what parental burnout actually is (and why it’s not your fault) and share simple, science-backed tips to make life a little easier.

This isn’t just about managing parental stress—it’s about showing up for yourself and your kids in a healthier, more sustainable way. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in the demands of parenting, this episode is for you. It’s a conversation that matters—and one that can truly make a difference.

Listen and Learn:
- What is parental stress, why it matters, and how we can lighten the load together?
- How can we turn overwhelming parental stress into something manageable?
- Parenting burnout is skyrocketing—what’s fueling it, and how can we reclaim balance in modern life?
- The pressures of modern parenting, how to find balance and break free from the stress.
- How working parents can shift from feeling torn between roles to using tension for enrichment
- What are the causes and consequences of parental burnout, and how driving awareness can help
- Why your well-being as a parent is crucial for your child's mental health, yet it's often overlooked—and learn how to break this unhelpful cycle
- How self-compassion and mindful check-ins can help ease your burnout and stress in daily life
- Supporting your child's autonomy to reduce parental burnout and strengthen your connections
Resources:
- Yael’s website: https://www.yaelschonbrun.com/
- Connect with Yael on socials:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/yael-schonbrun-a26a5229/
- http://x.com/DrYaelSchonbrun
- http://instagram.com/yaelschonbrun/
- Our Substack Q&A, Is Parent Stress Breaking News? Three Clinical Psychologists Discuss the Surgeon General’s New Advisory: https://emilyedlynn.substack.com/p/is-parent-stress-breaking-news
About Yael Schonbrun
Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist, assistant professor at Brown University, author of Work, Parent, Thrive: 12 Science-Backed Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection (When Everything Feels Like too Much), past Psychologists Off the Clock co-host, and parent of three. In her research, private practice, and writing, Yael draws on science, philosophy, and clinical practices to share practices proven to foster healthier relationships between partners, parents and children, and between our most important life roles. Yael is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post and her writing on work, parenting, and relationships has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Greater Good Science Center, Behavioral Scientist, Tricycle, among others.

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18 December 2024, 11:56 am
1 hour 3 minutes

385. Oliver Burkeman on Embracing Your Limitations
Life can feel so overwhelming sometimes, especially with the nonstop pace of the modern world. But what if you learned to embrace the messiness that comes with life and concentrated more on what really matters to you rather than attempting to control everything?
Building on the themes from his previous bestseller, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, Michael is joined by returning guest Oliver Burkeman to break down his new book, Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts.
Oliver and Michael dig into key ideas, such as the limits of control, the traps of overachievement and information overload, and how to face life challenges with a proactive, value-driven mindset. You'll love Oliver’s powerful metaphors, like navigating a kayak instead of steering a superyacht, which really brings home the beauty of going with life’s flow while staying grounded and intentional. This is an incredible resource that offers daily insights designed to inspire action, so join us for this empowering conversation and start your journey of embracing imperfection and living a more meaningful life.

Listen and Learn:
- Oliver’s philosophy behind 'Meditations for Mortals'
- The Evolution from 4,000 Weeks to Meditations for Mortals
- Embracing the concept of imperfectionism by being finite, taking action, letting go and showing up
- Embracing life’s chaos with the kayak vs. superyacht metaphor
- The insecure overachiever and learning to break free from productivity guilt
- Dealing with the overflow of information and discerning what truly deserves your attention
- The paradox of life's endless problems and the freedom found in embracing them
- How to apply imperfectionism in your daily life
- Balancing empathy with boundaries and why other people's problems aren’t yours to solve
Resources:
- Oliver’s books:
- Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts
- Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
- Oliver’s Website: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/
- Connect with Oliver on X: @oliverburkeman
About Oliver Burkeman
Oliver Burkeman is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Four Thousand Weeks and The Antidote, and for many years wrote a popular weekly column on psychology for the Guardian, 'This Column Will Change Your Life'. His work has also appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Psychologies, and New Philosopher.

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242. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management with Oliver Burkeman
- 257. The Gift of Being Ordinary with Ron Siegel
- 321. Imposter No More with Jill Stoddard
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11 December 2024, 10:28 am
1 hour 9 minutes

384. Understanding Grief and Loss with Meghan Riordan Jarvis
What if we started seeing grief as a form of trauma—could it help us make sense of the confusing ways our mind and body react to loss?
In this conversation, Debbie sits down with Meghan Riordan Jarvis, a psychotherapist who’s spent her life helping people navigate the heartbreak of loss. She’s here to talk about her new book, Can Anyone Tell Me? Essential Questions About Grief and Loss, and to share her personal and research-based wisdom on this tender subject.
We look into the messy, complicated emotions that grief can bring—like anger, guilt, regret, and anxiety—and Megan offers simple, meaningful ways to cope. We also tackle the bigger picture: why we need more honest conversations about death and how we can show up better for each other in times of loss.
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful conversation that might just give you a little clarity, hope, and comfort wherever you, or even the loved ones you are supporting, are on your grief journey.

Listen and Learn:
- Why grief education is key to feeling less alone, less afraid, and truly understood
- How we can reconnect in the face of profound loss
- Loss, grief, and mourning: uncovering the nuanced definitions and how they shape our healing journeys
- How Meghan’s two very contrasting losses shaped her approach to grief and healing
- The varying emotions of grief and why anger and anxiety might be more common than expected
- The shifting waves of loss, unexpected triggers, and lasting connections
- The idea of signs from loved ones
- Could the signs we receive from loved ones beyond death be more than just coincidence?
Resources:
- Can Anyone Tell Me?: Essential Questions about Grief and Loss: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781649632593
- Meghan’s Website: https://meghanriordanjarvis.com/
- Connect with Meghan on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-riordan-jarvis-ma-licsw-071051142
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefismysidehustle/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghan.riordan.jarvis/?hl=en

Books Meghan mentioned in the episode:
- The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss by Mary-Frances O’Connor: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780062946249
- How Emotions Are Made, by Lisa Feldman Barrett: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781328915436
- Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781250212832
- Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief: A Revolutionary Approach to Understanding and Healing the Impact of Loss by Claire Bidwell Smith: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780738234786
- Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving (A Practical Guide to Grief and Loss) by Julia Samuel: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781501181542
About Meghan Riordan Jarvis
Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW, is a podcast host, TEDx speaker, and trauma-trained psychotherapist specializing in grief and loss. With 20 years of experience, she speaks on the importance of understanding grief and supporting grievers. Meghan hosts the popular blog and podcast Grief Is My Side Hustle and offers a free writing workshop, Grief Mates. She is founder of the Grief Mentor Method: Six Core Concepts to Creating a Personalized Grief Process and is the author of End of the Hour, a memoir on trauma, loss, and healing. Her new book is called Can Anyone Tell Me? Essential Questions about Grief and Loss.
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4 December 2024, 10:07 am
1 hour 7 minutes

383. What My Bones Know: C-PTSD with Stephanie Foo
How can you begin to heal from complex PTSD?
In this episode, Jill sits down with Stephanie Foo to explore her memoir, What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma, a deeply personal account of her healing journey through complex PTSD (CPTSD). Stephanie shares what it’s like to carry the weight of complex trauma, offering insights into how you can begin to heal too.
Through her story and experience, you’ll learn how CPTSD differs from PTSD and why understanding those differences can help you (or someone you love) feel less alone. Stephanie opens up about her therapy journey—EMDR, yoga, and meditation—and how relationships and community became her anchors in the storm.
Whether you’re a therapist, someone walking your own healing path, or supporting a loved one, this conversation is full of wisdom and practical advice to inspire hope and compassion.

Listen and Learn:
- Meet Stephanie and find out why she wrote What My Bones Know, a memoir about healing from complex trauma.
- Understand what makes CPTSD different from PTSD and how that knowledge can help you or someone you love.
- How writing and creativity can be powerful tools for processing trauma and finding meaning.
- The role of community, relationships, and support in recovering from trauma.
- The complexities of abusive relationships and how they shape the healing journey.
- Practical therapeutic methods like EMDR, yoga, and meditation, and why they worked for Stephanie.
- How social support can make therapy more effective and healing more sustainable.
- The importance of facing suicidal thoughts with connection and support from loved ones.
- How journalism and purpose helped Stephanie move forward after trauma.
- How to begin your own healing journey and the three key elements that helped Stephanie recover from complex trauma.
- How therapists can create compassionate, validating spaces for clients dealing with trauma.
Resources:
- What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma
- Official Website: Stephanie Foo
- Facebook: Stephanie Foo on Facebook
- Twitter: @stephaniefoooo on Twitter
- Instagram: @foofoofoo on Instagram
About Stephanie Foo
Stephanie Foo is the NYT Bestselling author of What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma. She has written for Vox and The New York Times. She worked as a radio producer for This American Life and Snap Judgment, and her stories aired on Reply All, 99% Invisible, and Radiolab. A noted speaker and instructor, she has taught at Columbia University and has spoken at venues from the Sundance Film Festival to the Missouri Department of Mental Health.

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27 November 2024, 10:28 am
1 hour 18 minutes

382. The Anxious Generation? The Conversation We Should Be Having About Kids, Technology, and Mental Health
In this very special roundtable episode of Psychologists Off the Clock, our cohosts Debbie Sorenson and Emily Edlynn gather a panel of experts—including Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Ellen Galinsky, and Devorah Heitner—to discuss an issue many parents face today: the impact of smartphones and social media on children’s mental health.
Bringing their unique perspectives together, they look at the often-alarmist messages surrounding technology use in youth, offering a balanced and hopeful perspective rooted in evidence-based science and field and personal experience.
Some of the key topics they talk about include addressing parental stress around technology, shifting from rigid monitoring to supportive mentoring, and how cultivating digital literacy and independence in our children.
Please tune in for thoughtful, evidence-based strategies that prioritize your children’s well-being and growth and reassure you that healthy digital citizenship is within reach without having to resort to fear-based tactics.

Listen and Learn:
- Meet the experts - Emily Edlynn, Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Ellen Galinsky, and Devorah Heitner
- What are the effects of alarmist tech narratives?
- How do extreme views impact youth mental health?
- Lessons from public health campaigns on tech use
- Parents and community roles in digital literacy: How can we work together?
- Navigating the pressures of intensive parenting around tech
- Understanding the complex link between tech and mental health
- What science really says about technology’s impact on kids
- Recognizing data cherry-picking in tech research
- Teen suicide and the importance of careful data interpretation
- Key findings from the National Academy on social media
- How do teens really feel about tech?
- Harnessing positive peer influence on tech habits
- The critical role of sleep in teen well-being
- School tech policies: What can parents do?
- Ways to involve kids in creating tech solutions
- How fear-based messaging affects kids
- Parental roles: Monitoring vs. mentoring
- Building executive function skills through balanced tech use
Resources:
- Tracy’s New York Times review of The Anxious Generation: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/books/review/jonathan-haidt-the-anxious-generation.htm
- Devorah’s Newsweek article: https://www.newsweek.com/everyone-wants-save-children-social-media-what-about-rest-us-opinion-1922435
- Emily’s debate with Jonathan Haidt:
- You can watch it in its entirety here or this clip on YouTube.
- And you can follow the story of her participation in the debate on her Substack newsletter here https://emilyedlynn.substack.com/p/david-meet-goliath and here https://emilyedlynn.substack.com/p/sextortionist-rings-and-other-fear
- The Surgeon General’s advisory on Parental stress: https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/parents/index.html
- A commentary by Emily, Debbie, and Yael on the advisory: https://emilyedlynn.substack.com/p/is-parent-stress-breaking-news
About our panelists:
- Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary, Ph.D. is a professor of psychology and neuroscience and Director of the Emotion Regulation Lab at Hunter College.
- Ellen Galinsky is President of Families and Work Institute and the elected President of the Work and Family Researchers Network.
- Devorah Heitner, PhD is the author of Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive and Survive in the Digital World.
- Emily Edlynn, PhD is a psychologist and the author of Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Children and the emotions journal for kids, In Your Feels. And of course you all know her as a cohost of Psychologists Off the Clock.
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20 November 2024, 4:27 pm
1 hour 5 minutes

381. Reimagining Boyhood with Ruth Whippman
We have an insightful discussion with Ruth Whippman this week, who urges us to rethink masculinity and nurture boys in a way that honors their mental health and emotional depth. A mother of three and the insightful author of Boy Mom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity, Ruth brings a personal and societal viewpoint to the intense pressures that often shape modern masculinity.
She sheds light on the cultural forces that define "being a man" and shares her journey in challenging these norms.
We also learn about Ruth’s experiences as a mother, how society's expectations affect boys from an early age, and the importance of fostering boys' emotional development and accepting their complete human complexity.
We hope you join us for this compassionate and in-depth conversation and broaden your understanding of how we can change how we see and raise boys today.

Listen and Learn:
- The impossible expectations facing boys and men today—how do they find their way forward?
- How Ruth, a mother of three boys navigated feminism, fear, and future masculinity in a conflicted cultural moment
- Are we burdening boys with blame from the past?
- The science behind why boys need more nurture early on but often receive less and how it creates an emotional gap with lasting effects
- How early affection shapes moral growth and how gender impacts this
- Are boys being deprived of friendship lessons that promote emotional depth and connection because of the way they are portrayed in the media?
- Precarious masculinity: how shifting ideals are creating a public health crisis for boys and men
- Hyperconnection and disconnection and how masculinity ties into mental health risks for boys
- The dark online world of 'incels,' where toxic masculinity and vulnerability collide in horrific ways
- The need to rethink how we approach boys' emotional growth beyond "masculinity" norms
Resources:
- Boymom, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
- Website: https://www.ruthwhippman.com/
- Substack: https://substack.com/@ruthwhippman
Social Media:
About:
Ruth Whippman is an author, journalist and cultural critic and the mother of three boys. A former BBC documentary director, she has written for the New York Times, Time magazine, The Guardian, HuffPost, and other publications. She is the author of the book America the Anxious, which was a New York Post Best Book of the Year and a New York Times Editors’ Choice and Paperback Row pick. Her latest book is Boymom, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity.

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13 November 2024, 11:53 am
1 hour 3 minutes

380. The Tree That Bends with Ross White
What if the relentless push for productivity is actually standing in the way of a truly fulfilling life?

Join cohost Michael Herold and guest Ross White, author of The Tree that Bends: How a Flexible Mind Can Help You Thrive, as they redefine balance and purpose, challenging societal pressures to stay constantly “on.”

Using the wisdom of nature and the anatomy of a tree, Ross explores how psychological flexibility—grounded in rest, resilience, and self-awareness—can empower us to find strength in slowing down.

And discover how “relenting” can open doors to a balanced, purpose-filled life.

Listen to the full conversation to uncover how embracing rest could be your greatest asset!

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Listen and Learn:
- Are mantras like 'no limits' actually harming us? Hear from Ross why relenting, not relentless, may be key
- Finding a balance between 'get,' 'threat,' and 'reset' mode—are you tuned to your true needs?
- Is purpose found or formed?
- Small steps that could lead you closer to your purpose
- The 'reset' formula to shift from burnout to balance by cultivating mental flexibility
- How you can thrive amid the ‘uncontrollables’ in life with the mindset shift high performers swear by
- What price would you pay for emotional well-being against mastery?
- How you can balance strong intention and light attachment in pursuit of a purposeful life
- What is the distinction between confidence and self-efficacy in high performance?
Resources:
- The Tree that Bends: How a flexible Mind Can Help You Thrive
- The 'Strive2Thrive' webpage: https://www.strive2thrive.co.uk/
- Instagram: @RossGWhite - https://www.instagram.com/rossgwhite/
- X: @RossGWhite - https://x.com/RossGWhite
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-ross-g-white/
About Ross White
Professor Ross White is an award-winning clinical psychologist who specializes in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of adults working in high-performance environments, including elite-level athletes in football, rugby, track and field, and tennis. He has collaborated with the World Health Organization and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on projects to reduce distress experienced by refugees and other populations in the aftermath of humanitarian crises. He is currently Professor of Clinical Psychology at Queen’s University Belfast, and is a director of Strive2Thrive, a clinical psychology consultancy firm that provides interventions and training to help individuals and organizations thrive.

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6 November 2024, 12:35 pm
1 hour 7 minutes

379. Toxic Striving with Paula Freedman-Diamond
Stuck in the never-ending grind but still feel like it’s not enough?
Paula Freedman-Diamond, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist and author of Toxic Striving: Why Hustle and Wellness Cultures are Leaving Us Anxious, Stressed, and Burned Out-- and How to Break Free breaks down how hustle culture and wellness fads can mess with our sense of self-worth and add to our stress.
She talks about how perfectionism and the pressure to constantly achieve can leave us feeling anxious, and why it’s so important to tune into what you need, not what society tells you is right.
Dr. Paula shares ideas like intuitive eating and flexible living, encouraging us to prioritize our own values over external expectations. She also touches on the importance of setting boundaries and using social media mindfully, so it doesn’t drain us. Her hope? To help people-pleasers and over-achievers find more balance, self-compassion, and ease in their lives.

Listen and Learn:
- How the pressures of perfectionism and toxic striving can manifest in every season of life from childhood to adulthood
- The harmful impact of hustle culture and how society glorifies relentless productivity and ties self-worth to achievement
- The fine line between healthy ambition and toxic striving and how burnout, perfectionism, and societal pressures intersect
- How wellness culture ties our worth to shifting health trends and body image, making people feel like they’re constantly chasing unrealistic ideals instead of real wellness
- Blending intuitive eating and ACT helps break free from toxic striving and find balance
- How rigid rules around food, time, and behavior quietly shape our lives
- Shifting from rigid rules to self-compassion can transform habits like sleep, exercise, and eating
- How shame can fuel rigid behaviors, toxic striving, and the liberating power of self-compassion
- Embracing pleasure, rejecting guilt, and recognizing that enjoying life enhances our well-being and the value we bring to others
- How reclaiming your intuition and setting media boundaries can transform your daily life
Resources:
About Paula Freedman-Diamond:
Paula Freedman-Diamond, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is the owner and clinical director of HumanKind Psychological Services in Chicago, IL and the author of Toxic Striving: Why Hustle and Wellness Cultures are Leaving Us Anxious, Stressed, and Burned Out-- and How to Break Free, and The Addiction Recovery Workbook. Dr. Paula specializes in perfectionism, anxiety, and eating disorders. She enjoys helping high-achievers and people-please rs learn to stop chasing external approval and start living according to the wisdom of their own bodies and minds. Dr. Paula is on a mission to take down the toxic systems that make people feel like they're not good enough, no matter how hard they work. She is especially passionate about making healthcare more welcoming and respectful for all bodies. She provides education and supervision for clinical psychology doctoral students. She is a strong advocate for size inclusivity in health, fitness, and wellness spaces. Dr. Paula has been featured in the New York Times and is a featured expert for Reebok, Bark Technologies, and A Sweat Life. She is on the advisory boards for Medical Students for Size Inclusivity and Fat Torah. You can follow her on Instagram at @mindfuldrpaula.

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30 October 2024, 9:31 am
1 hour 8 minutes

378. The Happy High Achiever with Mary Anderson
How does happiness fuel productivity and success?
Join Michael Herold in an empowering chat with Mary Anderson, the author of The Happy High Achiever, who gives her expertise on how high-achievers can turn the tables on stress and anxiety, unlocking powerful tools that can lead you to greater success and fulfillment in life.
You'll discover how to identify cognitive distortions, including what Mary coined the 'Troublesome Trifecta,' learn techniques to challenge those pesky, unhelpful thoughts and uncover personalized strategies for building your confidence, tackling perfectionism, embracing your authentic self, and forging meaningful connections with others.
If you want to learn how to become a happy high achiever and unleash your full potential, listening to this episode and getting your copy of Mary’s book is a step in the right direction!

Listen and Learn:
- What inspired Mary to write a guide for high achievers struggling with anxiety
- Redefining achievement and optimizing mindset to reach your best self
- The "Troublesome Trifecta" of thoughts that can sabotage your progress and fuel anxiety
- Why striving for excellence, not perfection, could unlock your potential without all the stress
- Embracing your mistakes to achieve true excellence and balance high achievement
- Why celebrating victories fuels your success and happiness
Resources:
- The Happy High Achiever: 8 Essentials to Overcome Anxiety, Manage Stress, and Energize Yourself for Success--Without Losing Your Edge
- Website: https://maryandersonphd.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Mary-Anderson/100063517721186/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_maryanderson/
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About Mary Anderson
Dr. Mary Anderson is a licensed psychologist and sought-after speaker with over a decade of experience helping patients become happier, healthier, and sustainably high-achieving. Dr. Anderson earned her PhD in clinical psychology, with a specialty in health psychology, from the University of Florida and completed her internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the VA Boston Healthcare System, with appointments at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine. She currently lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

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23 October 2024, 11:48 am
1 hour 6 minutes

377. How to Raise a Citizen with Lindsey Cormack
Are kids learning enough about how the world really works?

This week, Emily hosts Lindsey Cormack, a thoughtful political science professor and author of How to Raise a Citizen (and Why It's Up to You to Do It), to talk about how we, as parents, can play a big role in raising engaged citizens.

They delve into Lindsey's experiences and research, demonstrating how schools frequently fail to teach students the fundamentals of government. They also look into what it means to be a 'citizen' and how we can encourage our children to be interested in politics.

You’ll hear tips on having age-appropriate political discussions, tackling misinformation, and helping kids feel empowered to participate.

This conversation is a heartfelt reminder for all of us parents to step up and help guide our kids into becoming informed, active voters.

Listen and Learn:
- Lindsey's journey to writing a parenting book that empowers kids to understand politics
- Why young adults struggle with politics—and how family conversations can change the future
- Raising politically empowered kids with the autonomy to shape their communities
- How you, as a parent, can shape future citizens to strengthen democracy in an age of political disengagement
- Protecting your kids from misinformation by helping them understand politics better
- Developing non-cognitive skills through civic engagement and how this can empower your kids for life
- Can engaging in politics boost your kids' college prospects and help them become impactful leaders?
- How engaging in local politics can boost kids' mental health and empower them to create change
- Ways you can engage your kids in politics positively and navigate tough discussions about leaders
- How to model open-mindedness and flexible thinking for kids in political discussions!
- Should more states have the constitution test for kids?
- Nurturing political understanding in your kids, from ages 5 to 18
- Why equipping kids to navigate politics is crucial for a better future, not just party loyalty
Resources:
About Lindsey Cormack
Lindsey Cormack is an associate professor of Political Science and Director of the Diplomacy Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology. She has authored two books, How to Raise a Citizen (And Why it’s Up to You to Do It) and Congress and U.S. Veterans: From the GI Bill to the VA Crisis. She created and maintains the digital database of all official Congress-to-constituent e-newsletters at www.dcinbox.com. She earned her PhD in Government from New York University. She currently serves as the Secretary for Manhattan Community Board 8.

Her research has been published in Political Behavior, Congress & the Presidency, Legislative Studies Quarterly, Political Science Research and Methods, American Politics Research, Politics & Policy, Politics Groups & Identities, Politics & Gender, The Journal of Gender Studies, Energy Economics, The Legislative Scholar as well as in popular outlets including the Bloomberg Businesswire, The New York Times, The Washington Post, FiveThirtyEight, ProPublica, Roll Call, The New York Post, NBC News, the LSE USCentre, and The Hill, The Conversation, The San Francisco Chronicle, and more.

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16 October 2024, 9:22 am
1 hour 1 minute

376: The Art of Therapy with Michael Alcee
This week on Psychologists Off the Clock, Jill takes on the dynamic blend of science and art in therapy with our amazing guest, Dr. Michael Alcee, a mental health educator and the author of Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist.
Michael sheds light on the vital balance between left-brain logic and right-brain creativity that makes for effective psychotherapy, shares thoughts on the power of humor, metaphor, and emotional connection, and reveals how therapists can embrace their creative side while staying rooted in scientific principles.
With fascinating examples from Miichael’s professional experience, he presents practical strategies to help therapists enhance their intuitive skills, boost their therapeutic presence, and build stronger connections with their clients.
Please join us for an intriguing discovery of how blending science and art can elevate your therapeutic practice and transform the outcome of your client sessions!

Listen and Learn:
- How the art of therapy and music intertwine to create healing conversations that inspire growth
- The surprising encounter with Irving Yalom that revealed profound insights into the art of therapy and led Michael to write his book
- How therapy becomes an art, blending science and creativity to help clients find their true selves
- Embracing intuition, creativity, and improvisation as a therapist to enhance your practice
- Understanding left and right brain dynamics and how it enhances therapy, fostering creativity and insight
- How the concept "mindsight" and "wise mind" blend logic and emotion in therapy
- How therapists can embrace metaphor and intuition for deeper client connections and transformative outcomes
Resources:
- Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist
- https://michaelalcee.com/
- https://michael-alcee.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-alcee-14417755/
- https://www.instagram.com/mike_drop_/
- https://www.facebook.com/livelifecreatively2/
- Mentioned in this episode: The Courage to Create: https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Create-Rollo-May/dp/0393311066
About Michael Alcee
Michael Alcée, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in Tarrytown, NY, and is a Mental Health Educator at the Manhattan School of Music. In his first book, Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist (Norton, 2022), Michael demonstrated how all clinicians are artists, reading the changes like well-versed jazz musicians, finding the poetic turns in their client's stories like skilled writers, and reveling in the creative act that emerges in the humanistic encounter of psychotherapy. His forthcoming book is entitled The Upside of OCD: Flip the Script to Reclaim Your Life (Rowman & LIttlefield, 2024) and aims to add depth to the exploration and understanding of the OCD experience. Michael has been a TEDx speaker and organizer and is a regular contributor at Psychology Today along with contributions to NPR, The Chicago Tribune, and The New York Times, among others. You can also find him on The Psychology Podcast with Scott Barry Kaufman and on Shrink Rap Radio.

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