Self-Improvement
Important Things to Know About Aging
Posted on March 20, 2025 by Liz Dederich
25% of the U.S. population is currently 65 years of age or older. What are the important things to understand about aging? What are the positives about getting older? Dick’s guest, Dr. Alexis Eastman is a practicing geriatrician at UW Health Geriatrics Clinics and Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and […]
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Read MoreAuthenticity (Encore)
Posted on January 29, 2025 by Liz Dederich
Who is authentic? How do they become so? Is being a phony the opposite? What are the benefits of being authentic to the person, their friends and colleagues as they become more authentic? Dick’s guest is Barbara Hummel who has led workshops for 12 years for the Center for Courage & Renewal. She is also the […]
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Read MoreNew Year Resolutions (Encore)
Posted on January 1, 2025 by Liz Dederich
Do New Year resolutions work? Are they worth the bother? Is there a better way to get your life on track? Dick’s guest, Patricia Clason, has been leading workshops for corporate clients and the State of Wisconsin for 30 years on how to get your life organized and actualized. She has written and conducted workshops […]
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Read MoreAdults Dealing with Toxic Parents (Encore)
Posted on November 20, 2024 by Liz Dederich
The pain of having a toxic parent doesn’t end when you grow up. What is a toxic parent? How can the adult child end or reduce the suffering a toxic parent can inflict? Dick’s guest, Lesa Fischer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Read MoreSpiritual Intelligence
Posted on November 6, 2024 by Liz Dederich
What is spiritual intelligence? Can having it along with high intellectual and emotional intelligence mean you are living up to your full potential? Dick’s guest, Dr. Janet Schwartz is the author of Authentic Intelligence: How to Use Your Mental, Emotional & Spiritual Gifts to Create the Life and World You Want.
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Read MoreDepressed Men in Marriage
Posted on October 9, 2024 by Liz Dederich
Men tend to be less open and expressive about their feelings than women. That can sometimes create a challenge in their marriage. When men are depressed that can add additional stress on their relationship. Dick’s guest, Steven Blank is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Read MoreConsequential Strangers (Encore)
Posted on August 28, 2024 by Liz Dederich
The quality of our relationships with family and close friends may be the biggest contributor to contentment but how important is the quality of social ties with people not part of the family and close friends group? Dick’s guest is award-winning journalist Melinda Blau, who has written several books on the importance of quality relationships […]
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Read MoreSpirituality Without Religion
Posted on August 14, 2024 by Liz Dederich
Can you be spiritual if you are not religious? Is spirituality possible if you are an atheist? What is spirituality and how can it enhance your life? Dick’s guest, Elizabeth Schrimpf, is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Madison, Wisconsin. She at times will use the aspect of spirituality in her practice and in her […]
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Read MoreThe Guide to Good Mental Health (Encore)
Posted on July 3, 2024 by Liz Dederich
Dick’s guest, therapist and author Faust Ruggerio, discusses the most important tips on achieving optimum mental health from his book “The Fix Yourself Handbook.”
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Read MoreWomen and Money
Posted on June 19, 2024 by Liz Dederich
Are there any differences between men and women on how they budget, save, spend and invest their money? Is there anything unique women need to learn about managing their finances? Dick’s guest, Linda Lepe is Director of Personal Finance at the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. […]
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Read MoreResilience (Encore)
Posted on May 22, 2024 by Liz Dederich
Resilience is adapting to hardships, adversity and tough turns in life. All of us will be faced with these events in our lives. Some are small, some are very significant. Our mental health, our usefulness and the quality of our lives is greatly enhanced by becoming skilled at resilience and recovery. Dick’s guest is Patricia […]
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Read MoreDepression
Posted on April 10, 2024 by Liz Dederich
Depression is almost an epidemic. Nearly one in five Americans will experience at least one bout of depression in their lifetime. Are there ways people can help themselves? Can depression be managed without medication? Dick’s guest, Faust Ruggerio is a therapist and author of “The Fix Yourself depression Handbook.”
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Read MoreImperfect Love
Posted on March 27, 2024 by Liz Dederich
What does a happy, healthy relationship look like? How can chasing a “perfect” love end in disappointment? Dick’s guest, Dr. Carla Marie Manly is a clinical psychologist, lecturer and author. Her latest book is “Joy of Imperfect Love.”
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Read MoreOvercoming Fear
Posted on March 13, 2024 by Liz Dederich
What fears are getting in the way of your best life? How can the fear of public speaking, flying or test-taking be diminished or eliminated? Dick’s guest, Craig Meriwether is a certified hypnotherapist and mindset coach.
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Read MoreHealthy Relationships (Encore)
Posted on February 28, 2024 by Liz Dederich
Healthy relationships are essential for good mental health. What are the components to healthy relationships and what’s the number one skill to building those relationships? Dick’s guest is Dr. Carla Manly, author of Joy from Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend.
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Read MoreImpostor Syndrome (Encore)
Posted on January 31, 2024 by Liz Dederich
Impostor Syndrome (also known as Impostor Phenomenon) is the fear of not being the competent and capable person people believe you to be. How common is this phenomenon? Is there anything that can be done to lessen this fear? Dick’s guest, Darald Hanusa, is Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the UW-Madison School of Social Work and […]
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Read MoreNew Year Resolutions (Encore)
Posted on January 3, 2024 by Liz Dederich
Do New Year resolutions work? Are they worth the bother? Is there a better way to get your life on track? Dick’s guest, Patricia Clason, has been leading workshops for corporate clients and the State of Wisconsin for 30 years on how to get your life organized and actualized. She has written and conducted workshops […]
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Read MoreGratitude (Encore)
Posted on December 20, 2023 by Liz Dederich
Gratitude: It can make you happier, healthier and improve your relationships. Dr. Shilagh Mirgain, a psychologist from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, shares with us how to maintain a successful gratitude practice and how science demonstrates its benefits. “Gratitude is one of the most significant, contributing factors to our happiness,” […]
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Read MoreLessons from the Dying (Encore)
Posted on November 8, 2023 by Liz Dederich
A “death doula” or “spiritual midwife” shares stories of how she helps enhance people’s journeys to the other side. Dick’s guest is Karin Medall of the Artful Healing Studio.
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Read More211: The National Non-Emergency Helpline
Posted on September 8, 2023 by Liz Dederich
Everyone knows to call 911 in an emergency but if help is needed in any other situation you can call 211 from anywhere 24/7. Dick’s guest, Ed Wall is Director of 211 for United Way Dane County in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Read MoreUnfulfilling Relationships
Posted on July 26, 2023 by Liz Dederich
How do you know when it’s time to leave an unfulfilling relationship? Is this issue any different for a man than a woman? Dick’s guest, Sandra Wood is a life coach, speaker and co-author of Transforming Your Life.
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Read MoreHypnotherapy
Posted on July 12, 2023 by Liz Dederich
Can hypnotherapy be a simpler and more effective method to treat some psychological problems? What is the process? Who is a good candidate? Dick’s guest, Dr. John McGrail is a clinical hypnotherapist and the author of The Synthesis Effect: Your Direct Path to Personal Power and Transformation.
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Read MoreHow to Have a Successful Marriage
Posted on June 28, 2023 by Liz Dederich
Dick’s guests, divorce attorney Allan Koritzinsky and psychologist Dr. Kenneth Waldron share 5 myths about marriage and the 7 essential ingredients of a successful marriage from their book “The Road to Marital Success is Unpaved.”
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Read MoreThe Case for Junior College
Posted on June 14, 2023 by Liz Dederich
Other than price, what are the advantages for some of choosing junior college rather than a traditional four year college? Dick’s guest, Turina Bakken, is the provost at Madison College. She has served as vice provost, associate vice president, dean, associate dean, program director and faculty member.
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Read MoreDrug Use and Treatment in America Today (Encore)
Posted on June 1, 2023 by Liz Dederich
The life expectancy for Americans has gone down due to deaths from drug use and overdoses, killing more people than suicide or accidents. What are the recent changes in drug use and treatment? Dick’s guest is Dr. Michael Miller, a psychiatrist and past President and Board Chair of the American Society of Addiction Medicine as […]
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Read MoreHow to Die “Young” at an Old Age
Posted on May 18, 2023 by Liz Dederich
What can be done now to stay vital, energetic and young well into old age? Dick’s guest, George Bentley is a nationally recognized aging-in-place specialist, speaker and author of “How to Die Young…At Any Age”.
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Read MoreShame (Encore)
Posted on April 5, 2023 by Liz Dederich
Encore: Everyone has some shame. It can diminish our happiness. How do we understand and better deal with our own sense of shame? Dick’s guest, Darald Hanusa, is Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the UW-Madison School of Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 40 years of counseling experience.
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Read MoreWhy Some Men Are Abusive
Posted on March 8, 2023 by Liz Dederich
One out of four men in a committed relationship are physically or emotionally abusive. What are the roots for this abuse? How can men be treated to stop the cycle that may have started in their own childhood? Dick’s guest, Darald Hanusa, is Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the UW-Madison School of Social Work and a […]
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Read MoreEncore: New Year Resolutions
Posted on January 4, 2023 by Liz Dederich
Encore: Do New Year resolutions work? Are they worth the bother? Is there a better way to get your life on track? Dick’s guest, Patricia Clason, has been leading workshops for corporate clients and the State of Wisconsin for 30 years on how to get your life organized and actualized. She has written and conducted […]
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Read MoreFear of Intimacy
Posted on October 26, 2022 by Liz Dederich
40% of Americans admit to loneliness, even those in long term relationships. For some, that loneliness could be from a fear of intimacy. What are the reasons for this fear and what can be done to overcome it? Dick’s guest is Dr. Avigail Lev, a licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and co-author of two books, including […]
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Read MoreFinding Your Life Purpose
Posted on October 12, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Having a sense of purpose in life has been correlated with better health, better relationships and even longer life. Dick’s guest, Dr. Christine B. Whelan is a professor, lecturer and author of five books, including The Big Picture: A Guide to Finding Your Purpose in Life.
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Read MoreHow Americans Handle Death
Posted on August 31, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Dick’s guest, Dr. Janet McCord, Director of the Master of Science in Thanatology program at Edgewood College, shares healthier ways to deal with death and how other cultures do it better.
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Read MoreSemi-Retirement: Second-Act Careers
Posted on August 17, 2022 by Liz Dederich
How can you flourish in a new vocation or avocation in retirement? Dick’s guest, Nancy Collamer, is a retirement coach, founder of MyLifestyleCareer.com and author of Second Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit from Your Passions During Retirement.
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Read MoreEncore: Forgiveness
Posted on July 6, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Encore: Forgiveness is really for the benefit of the person injured. So many people suffer for many years from their anger at those who hurt them. Dick’s guest, UW professor Dr. Robert Enright is the author of seven books on forgiveness and the founder and director of the International Forgiveness Institute, Inc.
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Read MoreEncore: Lessons About Life
Posted on June 22, 2022 by Liz Dederich
ENCORE: Imagine having six incurable illnesses over 25 years that could each potentially end your life. Retired Professor of Business Ethics at Edgewood College Dr. Denis Collins joins Dick to discuss what he has learned through such an existence and how we can apply that ourselves.
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Read MoreThe Psychology of Boredom
Posted on June 8, 2022 by Liz Dederich
What creates boredom? How can examining this feeling lead to a richer life? Dick’s guest James Danckert is a Cognitive Neuroscientist at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, Director of The Danckert Lab, studying boredom and Author of Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom.
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Read MoreBuilding Self Love
Posted on May 25, 2022 by Liz Dederich
What is the secret to happiness? Why are self love and high self esteem important to be truly happy? How can you improve your relationship with yourself? Dick’s guest, Megan Logan MSW LCSW, is the author of The Self Love Workbook for Women and Be Kind to Yourself.
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Read MoreImpostor Syndrome
Posted on April 27, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Impostor Syndrome (also known as Impostor Phenomenon) is the fear of not being the competent and capable person people believe you to be. How common is this phenomenon? Is there anything that be done to lessen this fear? Dick’s guest, Darald Hanusa, is Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the UW-Madison School of Social Work and a […]
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Read MoreProcrastination
Posted on April 13, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Procrastination is defined as delaying something knowing there are negative consequences to not doing it right now. Why do people procrastinate? What are the fixes? Dick’s guest is Eric M. Twiggs, author of The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Principles to Overcome Procrastination.
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Read MoreGetting to Know Yourself: The Enneagram Test
Posted on January 19, 2022 by Liz Dederich
One of the paths to happiness is to truly know yourself. The Enneagram Test can be an important tool that helps lead to self discovery. Dick’s guest is Amy Everson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses this tool in her practice.
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Read MoreEncore: New Year Resolutions
Posted on January 5, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Do New Year resolutions work? Are they worth the bother? Is there a better way to get your life on track? Dick’s guest, Patricia Clason, has been leading workshops for corporate clients and the State of Wisconsin for 30 years on how to get your life organized and actualized. She has written and conducted workshops […]
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Read MoreFinding Your Dream Job
Posted on December 21, 2021 by Liz Dederich
Most Americans spend close to 1/3 of their waking hours at their job. How many can say they have their dream job? Dick’s guest, Elizabeth Schrimpf, MA, LPC, CCC, is a licensed counselor and nationally certified career counselor and is finishing a book on career happiness in an uncertain world.
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Read MoreCo-Parenting
Posted on November 24, 2021 by Liz Dederich
Co-parenting after the end of a relationship can be a challenging proposition, yet it is possible to do so successfully by avoiding common mistakes. Dick’s guest is Dr. Ken Waldron, a Clinical Psychologist with over 40 years experience working with divorced families. He is also Author of several books, including “The Co-Parenting Workbook.”
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Read MoreDate Smart
Posted on November 10, 2021 by Liz Dederich
Clinical Psychologist and Author, Dr. Carla Marie Manly, joins Dick to discuss tips on how to navigate dating from her latest book, Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships & Love Fearlessly.
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Read MoreEliminating Anger
Posted on October 13, 2021 by Liz Dederich
Anger is an emotion experienced by almost everyone and can lead to big trouble. Are we better off eliminating anger from our emotional repertoire? How is that possible to do? Dick’s guest, Dr. Michael Edelstein is a long practicing psychotherapist and author of the award-winning book “Three Minute Therapy: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life.”
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Read MoreConsequential Strangers
Posted on September 30, 2021 by Liz Dederich
The quality of our relationships with family and close friends may be the biggest contributor to contentment but how important is the quality of social ties with people not part of the family and close friends group? Dick’s guest is award-winning journalist Melinda Blau, who has written several books on the importance of quality relationships […]
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Read MoreHappiness
Posted on September 15, 2021 by Liz Dederich
What is something everybody wants, and if they have it they still want more (and it isn’t money)? Dick’s guest is Ed McCormick, Jr., successful entrepreneur, researcher and author of Happiness Power Secrets published under the pen name of Robert Gill, Jr.
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Read MoreUnderstanding and Treating Panic Attacks
Posted on September 1, 2021 by Dick Goldberg
Dick’s guest, psychotherapist and author of the award-winning book “Three Minute Therapy: Change Your Thinking and Change Your Life” Dr. Michael Edelstein, shares his three minute therapy techniques to manage and overcome panic attacks. Bonus content: Dr. Edelstein also discusses his three minute therapy techniques for achieving happiness, overcoming social anxiety and dealing with depression.
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Read MoreAdults Dealing with Toxic Parents
Posted on April 28, 2021 by Dick Goldberg
ENCORE PRESENTATION The pain of having a toxic parent doesn’t end when you grow up. What is a toxic parent? How can the adult child end or reduce the suffering a toxic parent can inflict? Dick’s guest, Lesa Fischer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Read MoreEmbracing Death
Posted on March 17, 2021 by Dick Goldberg
How can you learn to accept the process of death and dying instead of fearing it? Dick’s guest is Katherine Jansen-Byrkit, Psychotherapist, LPC, MPH and author of River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness.
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Read MoreA Guide to Good Mental Health
Posted on February 17, 2021 by Dick Goldberg
Dick’s guest, therapist and author Faust Ruggerio, discusses the most important tips on achieving optimum mental health from his book “The Fix Yourself Handbook.”
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Read MoreGrief
Posted on December 2, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
How can you manage the pain of grief and how can you move through these traumas and losses with growth and understanding? Dick’s guest Edy Nathan, psychologist and grief recovery expert, is the author of Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss.
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Read MoreLessons About Life
Posted on October 21, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
Imagine having six incurable illnesses over 25 years that could each potentially end your life. Retired Professor of Business Ethics at Edgewood College Dr. Denis Collins joins Dick to discuss what he has learned through such an existence and how we can apply that ourselves.
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Read MoreA Healthy Relationship with Yourself
Posted on September 9, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
How to enrich your life by nourishing your relationship with yourself. Dick’s guest is Kim Olver, Founder and President of Coaching for Excellence and the author of several books including Choosing Me Now: Letting go of what doesn’t work to make room for what does and Secrets of Happy Couples.
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Read MoreThe Keys to a Happy Marriage
Posted on August 26, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
What are the true secrets for a happy and fulfilling marriage? Dick’s guest is Kim Olver, Founder and President of Coaching for Excellence and the author of several books including Secrets of Happy Couples.
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Read MoreHow to Find Joy in Your Job
Posted on June 17, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
Can every job be meaningful and satisfying? How can you find fulfillment in even the most mundane jobs? Dick’s guest is Dr. Denis Collins, Professor of Business Ethics at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Read MoreComing Out of Quarantine
Posted on May 27, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
How can we take lessons and benefits from staying at home to improve our relationships and ourselves as we transition to a new normal? Dick’s guest is Katherine Jansen-Byrkit, Psychotherapist, LPC, MPH and author of River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness.
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Read MorePersonal Growth During Lockdown
Posted on May 13, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
There are some positives to the lockdown. What can we learn that will perhaps help us grow and become better? Dick’s guest, Patricia Clason, is a professional speaker, trainer, coach and author of Claim Your Unlimited Potential.
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Read MoreMaintaining Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
Posted on April 8, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
Dick’s guest is Katherine Jansen-Byrkit, Psychotherapist, LPC, MPH and author of River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness.
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Read MoreThe Suicide Hotline
Posted on March 25, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
The number of suicides in America is growing dramatically and at the epicenter are the 24/7 suicide hotlines. How are those crisis calls handled? What can we learn to better help those around us who are in crisis? Dick’s guest is Hannah Flanagan, Director of Emergency Services at Journey Mental Health Center in Dane County, […]
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Read MoreHealthy Relationships
Posted on February 26, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
Healthy relationships are essential for good mental health. What are the components to healthy relationships and what’s the number one skill to building those relationships? Dick’s guest is Dr. Carla Manly, author of Joy from Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend.
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Read MoreFear
Posted on January 30, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
What is fear? What is the difference between rational fears, irrational fears and phobias? How can you overcome your fears to be more successful and fulfilled? Dick’s guest is Dr. Carla Manly, author of Joy from Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend.
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Read MoreEmotional Intelligence & Authenticity
Posted on December 4, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
Having both emotional intelligence and authenticity greatly enhance the likelihood of success in work and in relationships. Dick’s guest, Roger Wolkoff, is a motivational speaker who specializes in helping organizations train employees to realize their highest emotional intelligence.
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Read MoreSuccessfully Dealing with Negative People
Posted on November 5, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
It’s a special skill to keep your cool around people who are cruel, obnoxious or just downright unpleasant. It can be done. Dick’s guest Dr. Tina Hallis, author of Sharpen Your Positive Edge and expert in positivity, shares her 5 steps to deal with negativity.
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Read MoreBuilding Self Esteem
Posted on October 23, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
Self esteem and self confidence are different. At the core of mental health and enjoying life is being comfortable in your own skin, i.e. self acceptance and self esteem. Dick’s guest is Dr. Carla Manly, Ph.D. and author of several books related to self esteem and self acceptance.
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Read MoreMen’s Issues
Posted on September 25, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
Men are privileged but have their own psychological struggles. They live 5 years less than women and suicide 3 times more. What’s going on and how can men improve their mental health? Dick’s guest, Elaine Rosenberg is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who focuses on men’s issues in her private practice.
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Read MorePros & Cons of Online Learning
Posted on July 31, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
Is the quality of learning better in class or online? Who is best suited for online learning? Is it radically cheaper to get a degree this way? Dick’s guests are Dr. Denis Collins, Professor of Business Ethics at Edgewood College and John Hollenbeck, Ph.D., Senior Instructional Designer at University of Wisconsin Colleges Online.
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Read MoreDrug Use and Treatment in America Today
Posted on July 17, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
The life expectancy for Americans has gone down due to deaths from drug use and overdoses, killing more people than suicide or accidents. What are the recent changes in drug use and treatment? Dick’s guest is Dr. Michael Miller, a psychiatrist and past President and Board Chair of the American Society of Addiction Medicine as […]
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Read MoreBe Your Own Coach to a Better Life
Posted on June 5, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
Darcy Luoma, a coach’s coach and author of the Professional Life Coaching Certificate Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, shows us how to use coaching principles to coach ourselves to a more rewarding, fulfilling life.
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Read MoreThe Dating Expert
Posted on May 8, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
Rich Gosse, author of nine books on dating, including The Donald Trump Syndrome: Why Women Choose the Wrong Men to Love, joins Dick to share insights into what you might not know about successfully dating today.
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Read MoreFinding Your Soulmate
Posted on March 13, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
What is a soulmate? How do you find your soulmate? Is a happy, fulfilling relationship guaranteed? Dick’s guest is Judith Costa, a life coach, author, speaker and psychotherapist.
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Read MoreIntervention
Posted on January 16, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
More than 20 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Yet less than 10% believe they need treatment. How can the other 90% be convinced they need help? Dick’s guest is Steve Bruno, a recovering addict himself who became a professional interventionist and has done over 500 interventions in the last 17 years.
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Read MoreProcrastination
Posted on September 26, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Why do people procrastinate when it is so counterproductive? Dick’s guest, Eric M. Twiggs, author of The Discipline of Now, helps us understand why we do it and teaches us how to stop it.
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Read MoreNegative People and How to Successfully Deal with Them
Posted on September 13, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Dr. Tina Hallis, author of Sharpen Your Positive Edge, shares who these negative people are, what effects they can have on other people and 7 tips to stay immune.
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Read MoreGroup Therapy
Posted on July 18, 2018 by Liz Dederich
What is group therapy? How does it work? When is it a better option than individual therapy? Dick’s guests are Jeff Hird and Sarah Kohlstedt, both staff psychologists with UW-Madison Mental Health Services.
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Read MoreDomestic Abuse
Posted on June 6, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Domestic abuse affects all classes, races and genders. An expert and a survivor of domestic abuse share their experiences and insights on this subject. Dick’s guests are Faye Zemel, Director of Prevention and Community Programs for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) and Keena Atkinson, a survivor of domestic abuse.
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Read MoreLiving with a Personality Disordered Partner
Posted on April 11, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Why do people choose such a troubled partner? How can they cope with the challenges in relationships with a partner who has a personality disorder? When is it best to get out? Dick’s guest, Dr. Jim McGloin, has over 30 years of experience in couples counseling.
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Read MoreLife Review
Posted on February 28, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Thoughtfully reviewing the highs, lows, turning points and critical decisions of your life can lead to more self awareness and help shape a better future. Dick’s guest is Reverend Karen Gustafson who served for 30 years as a Universalist Unitarian Minister and now has established Life Review, a self renewal ministry.
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Read MoreMoney & Happiness
Posted on January 31, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Are rich people happier than the rest of us? How much does financial success have to do with contentment? Can money make you unhappy? Dick’s guest is Patricia Clason, an author, lecturer and Director of The Center for Creative Learning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over 5,000 people have taken her workshops in personal growth and development.
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Read MoreChronic Pain Control Using Your Mind
Posted on January 3, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Nearly 1/3 of Americans suffer from chronic pain. Most turn to pain medications, which can lead to unpleasant side effects and/or addiction. Strategies using your mind can be very effective at reducing the suffering that accompanies chronic pain. Dick’s guest is Dr. Tamar Kelson, Senior Psychologist at University Health Services at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Read MoreHappy Retirement
Posted on September 27, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Having enough money and good health is not a guarantee for a happy retirement. A life of meaning, fulfillment and connection must also be achieved. Dick’s guest, Mary Helen Conroy, author of Your Amazing Itty Bitty Book of Retirement: 15 Essential Tips For You, The Nearly and Newly Retired, shares tips beyond health and money to […]
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Read MoreBinge Drinking
Posted on August 2, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Is binge drinking just a college phenomenon? How prevalent is it? Is it just innocent fun? When does it cross the line from fun to danger? Dick’s guest, Gabrielle Koren, LCSW, SAC shares surprising information on what binge drinking really is and how pervasive it is in our culture.
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Read MoreOvercoming Adversity
Posted on May 10, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Two successful people share their lessons from having been successful to hitting rock bottom both personally and professionally and then coming back to flourish. Dick’s guests, Neil Mathweg, CEO of Realty Executives and Nancy Depcik of Unshakable Success, share their hard-earned insights on overcoming adversity.
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Read MoreBooks as Therapy
Posted on February 8, 2017 by TSC Admin
For many, bibliotherapy (using books as therapy) can sometimes help as much as a friend or even therapist. Dick’s guest, Caroline Donahue, also known as The Book Dr., discusses techniques that help you find the most effective books to help with your issues.
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Read MoreNew Year Resolutions
Posted on December 7, 2016 by TSC Admin
Do New Year resolutions work? Are they worth the bother? Is there a better way to get your life on track? Dick’s guest, Patricia Clason, has been leading workshops for corporate clients and the State of Wisconsin for 30 years on how to get your life organized and actualized. She has written and conducted workshops […]
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Read MoreResilience
Posted on September 28, 2016 by TSC Admin
Resilience is adapting to hardships, adversity and tough turns in life. All of us will be faced with these events in our lives. Some are small, some are very significant. Our mental health, our usefulness and the quality of our lives is greatly enhanced by becoming skilled at resilience and recovery. Dick’s guest is Patricia […]
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Read MoreEffective Leadership Traits
Posted on August 17, 2016 by TSC Admin
What makes for effective leadership? Can it be learned? Are these traits applicable to the very small non profit as much as the large corporation? Dick’s guest is Yvonne Evers, who has 20 years of executive coaching and is the creator of SUCCESSION, an internet app that guides a company to find their next CEO.
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Read MoreThe Art of First Impressions
Posted on July 6, 2016 by Liz Dederich
Why are first impressions so important in business as well as your personal life? Can these skills be learned? Dick’s guest is Susan Young, author of The Art of First Impressions for Positive Impact.
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Read MoreHow to be Likeable
Posted on June 8, 2016 by Liz Dederich
Being likeable can be learned and is not very complicated. Learn the 10 simple secrets of being liked by almost everyone. Amber Ault, clinical sociologist, author of The Five Step Exit and previous guest of Insights with Dick Goldberg, interviews Dick, therapist, author, lecturer and regular host of Insights, as he shares the secrets of how […]
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Read MoreWhat to Expect Once You’re Sober
Posted on May 25, 2016 by Liz Dederich
Sobriety is only the beginning of overcoming the problems that caused the addiction. Dick’s guest, Jane Bartels, is the author “Broken Promises: One Family’s Journey Through Alcoholism to Reconciliation” and a certified addiction counselor, as well as a recovering alcoholic with over 25 years of sobriety.
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Read MoreBeating Loneliness
Posted on April 13, 2016 by TSC Admin
Is loneliness growing in the U.S.? Is social media partly to blame? How can loneliness be overcome? Dick’s guest is Kira Asatryan, author of Stop Being Lonely: Three Simple Steps to Developing Close Friendships & Deep Relationships.
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Read MoreWillpower
Posted on March 16, 2016 by Liz Dederich
Why it’s critical to success and happiness and how to harness it. Dick’s guest is Dr. Tina Hallis who applied her Ph.D. in biotechnology to become a corporate trainer, speaker and student of positive psychology.
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Read MoreLeaving Toxic Relationships
Posted on February 17, 2016 by Liz Dederich
Thinking about Leaving a Toxic Relationship? In this podcast, clinical sociologist Amber Ault, author of The Five Step Exit, discusses how to leave a toxic partner. Amber begins the discussion by describing the toxic partner: “Partners who are toxic..are very inclined to do something we call intermittent reinforcement. They are nice sometimes. Sometimes they are great […]
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Read MoreSocial Open-mindedness
Posted on December 23, 2015 by Liz Dederich
What is social open-mindedness? How can you optimize interactions with those that are different than you? Dr. Tina Hallis joins Dick to discuss this sometimes tricky subject.
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Read MoreEmotional Maturity
Posted on December 9, 2015 by Liz Dederich
Why it is critical for a good life. You can be 23 and emotionally mature or 63 and not. Learn what this is all about. Dick’s guests are Dr. Jim McGloin, who has over 30 years of experience in counseling and Lesa Fischer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
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Read MoreShame
Posted on September 16, 2015 by Liz Dederich
Everyone has some shame. It can diminish our happiness. How do we understand and better deal with our own sense of shame? Dick’s guest is Dr. Darald Hanusa, a University of Wisconsin-Madison lecturer, practitioner, trainer and expert in domestic violence.
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Read MoreBeing Positive
Posted on July 15, 2015 by Liz Dederich
How do you become a more optimistic person? What does science say are the benefits of an attitude adjustment? Dick’s guest Dr. Tina Hallis explains why the simple act of being positive is so important.
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Read MoreGrit: The Most Important Trait of Successful People
Posted on June 3, 2015 by Liz Dederich
Why is it so important? Who’s got it? How do you develop it? Dick’s guest, Dr. Tina Hallis helps us understand the science of success and how to make it work for ourselves and our children.
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Read MoreLife Coaching
Posted on February 11, 2015 by TSC Admin
How effective is it in improving people’s lives and their happiness? How is it different from psychotherapy? How do you find the best life coach for you? Dick’s guest is Darcy Luoma, a life coach and the head instructor at the only Life Coaching Certificate Program in the midwest certified by the International Coaching Federation, of […]
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Read MoreCoping with Stress Successfully
Posted on December 3, 2014 by TSC Admin
Why do some people cope better with stress than others? The right techniques can go a long way to reducing stress. Dick’s guest, Rob Sepich has helped more than 3,000 students over the last twenty years to better manage their stress through the University of Wisconsin-Madison Counseling Center and has presented over 1,000 workshops and […]
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Read MoreUsing Mediation Techniques in Everyday Life
Posted on October 22, 2014 by TSC Admin
How do you successfully resolve conflict at work, at home or anywhere? Good conflict resolution skills are crucial to good relationships. Dick’s guests are Lisa and Harry Webne-Behrman, both senior partners at Collaborative Initiative Inc. and have helped hundreds of schools, businesses and non-profits build their conflict resolution skills within their organizations. Lisa is a […]
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Read MoreFriendship
Posted on August 27, 2014 by TSC Admin
How important is friendship to your happiness? What is a good friendship? How do you cultivate a healthy friendship network? Dick’s guest, Patricia Clason is an author, lecturer and Director of The Center for Creative Learning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over 5,000 people have taken her workshops in personal growth and development.
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Read MoreAuthenticity
Posted on May 30, 2014 by TSC Admin
Who is authentic? How do they become so? Is being a phony the opposite? What are the benefits of being authentic to the person, their friends and colleagues as they become more authentic? Dick’s guest is Barbara Hummel who has led workshops for 12 years for the Center for Courage & Renewal. She is also the […]
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Read MoreSecrets
Posted on March 5, 2014 by TSC Admin
Are secrets always a bad idea or is it sometimes wise to keep them locked away? Dick’s guest, Dr. Tamara Affifi is an expert in family communications and has researched and written on the subject of privacy, secrets, disclosure and avoidance. She is Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Iowa.
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Read MorePremarital Counseling by Clergy
Posted on February 19, 2014 by TSC Admin
Exploring the benefits of examining the strengths and challenges of an impending marriage with your clergy. Is it a must or can the truly happy couple just head to the altar? Dick’s guests are Reverend Michael Schuler, longtime senior minister of one of the largest Unitarian Universalist congregations in America and Reverend Eldonna Hazen, newly […]
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Read MorePracticing Gratitude
Posted on February 5, 2014 by TSC Admin
Gratitude: It can make you happier, healthier and improve your relationships. Dr. Shilagh Mirgain, a psychologist from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, shares with us how to maintain a successful gratitude practice and how science demonstrates its benefits. “Gratitude is one of the most significant, contributing factors to our happiness,” […]
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Read MoreSports Psychology
Posted on January 9, 2014 by TSC Admin
What makes us choke, be it golf, tennis or whatever sport is yours? How can we use our mind to optimize our sport and rid ourselves of performance anxiety? Dick’s guest, Dr. Kris Eiring is a former college track star who now specializes in sports psychology in her private practice as well as being a […]
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Read MoreDealing with Difficult People
Posted on December 11, 2013 by TSC Admin
Learn who the most challenging types of people are, methods that apply in dealing with them and how to avoid making bad situations worse. Dick’s guest, Dr. Beth Jennings, helps us with the non-stop talker, the mean boss, the person always in a dither and many others. Her classifications for difficult people include the intimidator, […]
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Read MoreThe $15 Minimum Wage
Posted on October 30, 2013 by TSC Admin
Would a $15 an hour minimum wage end all poverty among those who work? How would it affect unemployment, inflation and profits? Where does the Earned Income Tax Credit fit in all this? Would this reduce inequality in the U.S.? Former director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty and widely published […]
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Read MoreGrieving: Coping with Loss
Posted on July 25, 2013 by TSC Admin
What should you expect when you have experienced a loss? When should you seek professional help? Dick’s guest is Dr. Emely Verba, a clinical psychologist with 24 years of experience and a resident supervisor for the University of Wisconsin Department of Psychiatry who also served as consulting supervisor to the HospiceCare Grief Center for 12 […]
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Read MoreThe Hazards of Being Male
Posted on May 15, 2013 by TSC Admin
Despite being the “top dog” and not suffering from sexism, men still live shorter, less healthy and lonelier lives than women. Why is that and what can be done about it? Dick’s guest is psychologist Dr. Ron May. Dr. May has been in private practice for more than 30 years, specializing in individual and group […]
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Read MoreCross-Cultural Conversations: Avoiding Blunders
Posted on March 11, 2013 by TSC Admin
Two University of Wisconsin-Madison therapists and teachers of multiculturalism help us learn how to be sensitive and more skilled when talking to people of different cultures, color or ethnicity. Psychologist Monika Gutkowska and social worker Amanda Ngola are Dick’s guests.
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Read MoreBusiness Ethics in the Real World
Posted on March 4, 2013 by TSC Admin
Are altruism and the selfish motivation of maximizing profits incompatible in the real world? Dr. Denis Collins, author and professor of business at Edgewood College in Madison, Wis., returns for part two of this subject. “In business, you really do apply the same principles (of personal ethics), so there’s this clear overlap between personal life […]
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Read MoreWhy Teach Business Ethics in College?
Posted on February 20, 2013 by TSC Admin
Do ethics affect behavior in the business world? How are business ethics different from maximizing profits within the law? Dick’s guest, Dr. Denis Collins, has written several books on business ethics and is a professor of business at Edgewood College in Madison, Wis. “A lot of times, economics and ethics go hand-in-hand,” Collins said. “Organizations […]
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Read MoreLoneliness
Posted on February 10, 2013 by TSC Admin
What really is it? Who is most vulnerable to suffer from it? When does it become a serious problem? What can be done about it? Dick’s guest, Dr. Jackson Rainer co-author of “Isolated and Alone: Therapeutic Interventions for Loneliness” helps us better understand this universal experience.
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Read MoreThe “Good” Divorce With Kids
Posted on January 31, 2013 by TSC Admin
Psychologist, researcher and lecturer Dr. Ken Waldron returns to discuss the best and most productive ways to deal with disputes over children and custody in divorce.
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Read MoreThe “Good” Divorce
Posted on January 22, 2013 by TSC Admin
While divorce always involves loss, stress and pain, there are techniques and ideas that can buffer these issues, as well as make a favorable long term outcome more likely. Psychologist, researcher and lecturer Dr. Ken Waldron shares his experience and knowledge from 30 years in this field.
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Read MoreThe Psychology of Philanthropy
Posted on January 10, 2013 by TSC Admin
What motivates people to give away their money? Dick’s guest, Martha Taylor, Vice President at the University of Wisconsin Foundation, has written three books on philanthropy and compares women’s giving to men’s, rich to poor and young to old.
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Read MoreSuccessful Dating: 10 Vital Tips
Posted on January 1, 2013 by TSC Admin
In this to-the-point 15 minute podcast Dick shares ten tips that will increase your chances of finding a great life partner. The ideas are the basis of a workshop offered to students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Read MorePremarital Counseling
Posted on December 6, 2012 by TSC Admin
Why do it? Who should get it? How do marriage counselors work compared to clergy? Dr. Don Ferguson, author of “Reptiles in Love”, long term couples’ counselor and premarital workshop leader shares his knowledge and experience. For more information about Dr. Ferguson, please visit inrelationships.com
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Read MoreLoving Your Job, Even When You Don’t Like It
Posted on October 5, 2012 by TSC Admin
How to find meaning and joy in your present position. Dick’s guest is Dr. Lynn Johnson, lecturer, psychologist and author of “Enjoy Life! Healing with Happiness” shares tips from his recent publication “I Hate My Job He Said”. For more information about this topic or Dr. Johnson, please visit http://enjoylifebook.com
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Read MoreHappiness: Using the Power of Positive Psychology
Posted on September 13, 2012 by TSC Admin
Learn proven techniques to enhance happiness and joy through the science of positive psychology with Dr. Lynn Johnson, lecturer, psychologist and author of “Enjoy Life! Healing with Happiness.” Dr. Johnson has thirty years of experience in helping others. After receiving his Ph.D., he created a center devoted to brief psychotherapy, helping patients in the most […]
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Read MoreCouples and Toxic Fighting
Posted on August 23, 2012 by TSC Admin
Understanding why nice people in loving relationships can have nasty toxic fights. Dick’s guest is Dr. Don Ferguson, author of the book “Reptiles in Love”. The book takes an in-depth look at why almost all couples experience this toxic fighting and how to navigate conflicts more productively. Dr. Ferguson has been counseling couples for 30 […]
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Read MorePositive Aging
Posted on July 28, 2012 by TSC Admin
Besides enough money, what are the key elements in flourishing and feeling fulfilled as we grow older? Dr. Carol Ryff, Director of the Institute of Aging at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professor of psychology and author of over 60 publications on this subject, shares her knowledge. For more information on this subject, please visit: […]
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Read MorePart 2: Relationship Enhancement
Posted on July 11, 2012 by TSC Admin
Psychologist Dr. Deborah Hoffman returns to continue the discussion of ways to make your marriage or intimate relationship a greater source of joy and love.
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Read MoreRelationship Enhancement
Posted on July 7, 2012 by TSC Admin
Facts, techniques and ideas to bring more joy, less conflict and more love to your relationship. Dr. Deborah Hoffman, psychologist, past UW-Madison faculty and author of “The Win-Win in Relationship Workshop – Steps to True Intimacy” discusses how to enhance your relationship.
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Read MoreOvereating: The Emotional Aspects
Posted on June 19, 2012 by TSC Admin
Clinical psychologist, Dr. Anna Flach, returns to address the underlying emotional triggers that for so many lead to eating too much food and using food as a drug.
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Read MoreLosing Weight and Keeping it Off: The Gold Standard
Posted on June 13, 2012 by TSC Admin
Dick reviews current findings on losing weight from Harvard, the Mayo Clinic and elsewhere and combined with his clinical knowledge, experience and common sense, offers a plan that is workable for almost everyone to get to and stay at their desired weight.
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Read MoreHealth and Happiness: The Basics
Posted on May 23, 2012 by TSC Admin
Dr. Robert McGrath, distinguished psychologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, shares with Dick the basics from the science of happiness, as well as ideas for healthy living. A crash course to help you flourish.
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Read MoreVolunteerism: Optimizing Your Experience
Posted on April 8, 2012 by TSC Admin
How to find the volunteer experience that will use your talents, match your values and add to your life fulfillment is explored with Dick’s guest. Kathy Martinson, Director of Volunteer Services at United Way of Dane County (in Wisconsin) has placed 500,000 volunteers over the last 28 years.
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Read MoreStress Management
Posted on March 14, 2012 by TSC Admin
We all have stress. Some is toxic and some is healthy. Author, expert and lecturer Patricia Clason returns to help us learn to react to stress in a healthier way. For more information about this topic or Patricia Clason, please visit http://www.patriciaclason.com/
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Read MoreYour Life Purpose: How to Find It and Why You Need to Know It
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Dick’s guest is author, lecturer and workshop leader Patricia Clason. Patricia has helped hundreds of people find their life purpose. For more information about this topic or Patricia Clason, please visit http://www.patriciaclason.com
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Read MoreManaging Anger: Yours and Others
Posted on March 7, 2012 by TSC Admin
Dr. Darald Hanusa has 33 years of experience treating abusive men and counseling their survivors. He travels nationally, lecturing on domestic violence and anger management, as well as training therapists on this topic.
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Read MoreForgiveness: The Science and The Benefits
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Forgiveness is really for the benefit of the person injured. So many people suffer for many years from their anger at those who hurt them. Dick’s guest, UW professor Dr. Robert Enright is the author of seven books on forgiveness and the founder and director of the International Forgiveness Institute, Inc.
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Read MoreSocial Skills “Secrets”
Posted on February 6, 2012 by TSC Admin
How to be a more likeable person. Therapist, author and “Insights” host Dick Goldberg shares “The Ten Simple Secrets of Being Liked By Almost Everybody”, from his published article on social skills. This information can enhance your confidence with others, your social life,and even your marriage.
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Read MoreSmoking Cessation: The Science of Successfully Quitting
Posted on November 30, 2011 by TSC Admin
Dr. Eric Heilegenstein, University of Wisconsin psychiatrist and expert in the area of smoking cessation, discusses national trends in smoking, who succeeds and fails in their attempts to quit and how to increase your chances of quitting successfully.
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Read MoreManaging Stage Fright
Posted on November 28, 2011 by TSC Admin
America’s #1 phobia is not death…it is the fear of public speaking. Dick’s guest is an author, speaker and coach specializing in this area. Janet Esposito helps us understand the etiology of this fear and shares ideas and methods to cope with it and be comfortable at the podium.
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Read MoreMoney and Emotions
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Emotions and personality affect how you spend, budget and invest. Connie Kilmark shares her 36 years of experience helping people with money problems as we explore why Americans are drowning in debt and which people are most subject to financial mismanagement.
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Read MoreMen Who Batter
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Why do some men resort to physical violence with their partner? Why do women pick these guys and why do they stay with them? What stops this domestic violence and can men be “cured”? Dick’s guest, Dr. Darald Hanusa is a Board Certified Diplomate (BCD) in Clinical Social Work and is licensed in the State of […]
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Read MoreEQ: Emotional Intelligence
Posted on November 25, 2011 by TSC Admin
How is EQ different than IQ? What means more to career and relationship success – raw brain power or Emotional Intelligence? Can EQ be learned? These questions are addressed with Dick’s guest: author, expert and EQ lecturer Patricia Clason. For more information about this topic or Patricia Clason, please visit http://www.patriciaclason.com
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