Latest Episodes
Fixing the Achievement Gap
Posted on February 25, 2015 by TSC Admin
Minorities are often 2 years behind in math and reading by 4th grade. How did this happen? What are the most efficacious remedies to close this gap? Dick’s guests, Deedra Atkinson, Vice President of Community Impact and Strategy for the United Way and Keetra Burnette, Senior Director of Community Impact and Strategy for the United […]
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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 MoreLGBTQ and Beyond
Posted on January 28, 2015 by TSC Admin
Lines between these categories of sexuality are not always clear and sometimes even fluid. Also, there are sexualities even beyond LGBTQ. Dick’s guests, Gabe Javier, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the LGBT Campus Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dr. Cabell Gathman, Lecturer in Sociology at UW-Madison and Chair of bi and […]
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Read MoreCollege Students’ Mental Health Today
Posted on January 14, 2015 by TSC Admin
Students enter college with more serious emotional problems than ever before. Why the uptick? How are college counseling centers dealing with this? Dr. Danielle Oakley, Director of UW Madison Counseling and Consultation Center and former Director of Mental Health Services of Colorado State is Dick’s guest.
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Read MoreMicro-Aggressions Against African Americans
Posted on December 31, 2014 by TSC Admin
The daily racial slights, remarks and insulting behavior that “nice people” inflict on African Americans, usually without even knowing it. Dick’s guests are Everett Mitchell, Director of Community Relations at UW-Madison and Senior Pastor at Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church, Annette Miller, Emerging Markets Community Development Manager at Madison Gas & Electric and past […]
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Read MoreInvasive Parenting
Posted on December 17, 2014 by TSC Admin
Invasive parenting is more and more common in America. Why is it happening and how is it affecting these kids as they grow up? Dick’s guest wrote the groundbreaking book “A Nation of Wimps: The High Cost of Invasive Parenting.” Hara Estroff Marano is also editor-at-large of Psychology Today and author of many articles as […]
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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 MoreSex Offender Registries
Posted on November 19, 2014 by TSC Admin
Do they actually protect the public? Are some offenders unnecessarily victimized by this system? Where does politics intersect with this issue? Dick’s guest is Dr. Wesley G. Jennings, a criminologist and associate professor at the University of South Florida, recently named the number one criminologist in the world in recognition of his peer reviewed scholarly […]
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Read MoreThe Heroin Epidemic
Posted on November 5, 2014 by TSC Admin
Why the dramatic increase in use? Who is susceptible? What gets people to turn it around? What treatment works best? Dick’s guest is Dr. Michael Miller, Addiction Psychiatrist, recent President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and Medical Director of the Herrington Recovery Center at Rogers Memorial Hospital in Wisconsin.
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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 MoreRacism in a Liberal College Town
Posted on October 8, 2014 by TSC Admin
Paul Fanlund, white editor of the liberal Madison, Wisconsin newspaper The Capital Times shares what he has learned about racism through an ongoing investigation in his paper. He also discusses how a well meaning, well educated white person often doesn’t see racism that is clearly evident to minorities.
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Read MoreAvoiding Mistakes in the Divorce Process
Posted on September 24, 2014 by TSC Admin
Two acclaimed divorce lawyers share classic mistakes clients often make during this emotionally charged process and how to avoid them. Dick’s guests, Allan Koritzinsky and Daphne Webb, both share inclusion on “The Best Divorce Lawyers in America” list as well as a combined 80 years of divorce law experience.
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Read MoreLong Distance Relationships
Posted on September 10, 2014 by TSC Admin
Why is the number of these types of relationships growing? What are the challenges? What are some of the advantages? Dick’s guest, Margery Wang, having just completed her doctoral dissertation on this subject at The Wright Institute, shares her recent findings. #longdistancerelationships #UWMadison
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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 MoreWhen Medical Doctors Get Disciplined
Posted on August 13, 2014 by TSC Admin
What behaviors cause medical doctors to face discipline by a licensing board? What can the patient do to protect themselves from harm? Dick’s guest is Jack Zweig, an attorney who for 30 years prosecuted these cases for the state licensing agencies for psychiatrists, marriage and family counselors and therapists in Wisconsin. Recently, he retired and now consults […]
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Read MorePedophilia: Myths, Realities and Treatments
Posted on July 31, 2014 by TSC Admin
Are adults who are sexually attracted to children a danger to society? Are present treatments and criminal penalties counter-productive? Can people be “cured” of pedophilia? Dick’s guest is Dr. Fred Berlin, founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Sexual Disorder Clinic.
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Read MoreTimeshare 101 with Lisa Ann Schreier
Posted on July 17, 2014 by TSC Admin
What are the pitfalls, risks and benefits of buying a timeshare? What is it like on the other side of the timeshare transaction? Dick’s guest is Lisa Ann Schreier, founder of Timeshare Insights, a consumer consulting company serving the more than 3 million Americans who attend a timeshare sales presentation or “pitch” annually, as well […]
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Read MoreNon-Profit Do’s and Don’ts
Posted on June 18, 2014 by TSC Admin
Do the same management principles that apply to a for-profit also apply to running a non-profit? What are the most common mistakes to avoid? What are the “must do’s” for non-profit success? Dick’s guest Boris Frank has 50 years of experience consulting non-profits, including 25 years of teaching non-profit management and fundraising for the University of […]
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Read MoreRetirement Communities
Posted on June 4, 2014 by TSC Admin
What are the benefits and concerns of moving into an independent living retirement community? What is the right age, the right fit and what are the right questions to ask when shopping? Dick’s guest is Tim Conroy, who for five years has been Executive Director of Capitol Lakes, which offers all levels of care to its […]
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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 MoreTherapist Misconduct
Posted on May 21, 2014 by TSC Admin
Occasionally a few therapists act inappropriately or unethically. They cross the line About 1% are disciplined. What types of misconduct happen? Are there personality patterns of these therapists that contribute to misconduct? Dick’s guest is Jack Zweig, an attorney who for 30 years prosecuted these cases for the state licensing agencies for psychiatrists, marriage and family counselors […]
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Read MoreDisabilities: What the Rest of Us Need to Know
Posted on April 30, 2014 by TSC Admin
How can you be most helpful to someone with a disability? How can you avoid doing hurtful or insensitive things? Dick’s guest is Shelley Peterman Schwarz, a former teacher to the hearing impaired. She retired in 1981 due to MS and has since been a motivational speaker, regular newspaper columnist for 20 years, has appeared […]
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Read MoreGay Marriage Today
Posted on April 16, 2014 by TSC Admin
In what areas are straight and gay marriage very different and where are they the same? What has changed the most over the years? Dick’s guests are Reverend Eldonna Hazen, Minister of the First Congregational United Church of Christ and performs pre-marital counseling as part of her duties, and Dr. Dennis Christoffersen, a psychologist at the […]
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Read MoreWhen Your Life Partner is Troubled
Posted on April 2, 2014 by TSC Admin
What is the impact on one partner when the other has mental health issues? How do you deal with a depressed, anxious or addicted mate? Lauren Papp, Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is Dick’s guest. For more information about Professor Papp, please visit mywebspace.wisc.edu/papp/web
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Read MoreCriminal Defense Lawyers
Posted on March 19, 2014 by TSC Admin
What can veterans of this work tell us about the criminal justice system and how do they tolerate a lifetime of defending people who have often done very bad things? Dick’s guests are attorneys Eric Schulenburg and Denny Burke who have a combined 70 years of experience in criminal defense law.
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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 MoreExamining Income Inequality in the U.S.
Posted on January 22, 2014 by TSC Admin
Why is it getting greater? How serious is this problem? What can be done to close the income gap and reduce poverty? Dick’s guest, Dr. Tim Smeeding, a distinguished Professor of Economics & Public Policy and Director of the Institute for Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, shares how we got here and […]
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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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