Latest Episodes
Adults Coping with Toxic Parents
Posted on May 23, 2018 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 MoreBeing Police Officer: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Posted on May 9, 2018 by Liz Dederich
How is being a police officer different than how it is portrayed on television and in films? How is it similar? Dick’s guests, Retired Detective George Chavez and Retired Officer Jean Papalia, have a combined 58 years of experience as police officers in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Read MoreCriminal Court Judges
Posted on April 25, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Two criminal court judges who care deeply about justice as well as fairness share what they see and what they can do from the bench. Dick’s guests, Honorable Julie Genovese and Honorable Stephen Elke have served as criminal court judges in the Circuit Court of Dane County, Wisconsin since 2009.
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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 MoreSuicide Prevention
Posted on March 28, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Over 42,000 Americans commit suicide annually. What can the layman do to reduce the chances of some troubled person in their life committing suicide? Dick’s guest, Jean Papalia has spent the last nine years teaching the suicide prevention program Q.P.R. (Question. Persuade. Refer.) and serves on the Safe Community Suicide Prevention Task Force in Madison, […]
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Read MoreSex and Seniors
Posted on March 14, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Society avoids discussing or even recognizing that seniors have sex. What are the issues for seniors and why does our society avoid acknowledging their sexuality? Dick’s guest is Melanie Ramie, JD, MSW and CEO of The Hope of Wisconsin.
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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 MoreWorkplace Sexual Harassment
Posted on February 14, 2018 by Liz Dederich
How do corporations reduce or eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace? For 10 years, Dick’s guest, labor and employment attorney Elizabeth Erickson has both taught corporations how to steer clear of these offenses and, when necessary, defended them against charges of workplace sexual harassment.
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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 MoreHow a Democratic Legislator Copes in a Republican State
Posted on January 17, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Being a Democratic legislator in a Republican dominated landscape is stressful and challenging. Dick’s guest, State Representative Chris Taylor (D-WI), reveals how she uses spirituality and deep seated inner values to reduce frustration and be more effective at what she does.
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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 MoreHow United Way Impacts Communities
Posted on December 20, 2017 by Liz Dederich
One of the most innovative of the 1,100 United Way agencies is in Madison, Wisconsin. How do they decide what is the best use of the money they have? How do they get the community to work together to maximize effectiveness and help those most in need? Dick’s guest is Renee Moe, President and CEO […]
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Read MoreNewspapers: Past, Present & Future
Posted on December 6, 2017 by Liz Dederich
How newspapers survive in the age of the internet, 24 hour cable news and declining readership. Dick’s guest is Paul Fanlund, editor and executive publisher of The Capital Times in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Read MorePreMarital Counseling by Professionals
Posted on November 22, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Premarital counseling is often required by the clergy who will soon perform the ceremony. However, couples in premarital counseling by licensed therapists is growing. What questions are raised in professional premarital counseling? What are the red flags that suggest caution? Dick’s guest is Linda Lewis Griffith, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the author of […]
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Read MoreObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Posted on November 8, 2017 by Liz Dederich
When is it just being well-organized and when does it become dysfunctional and needs to be treated? What are the best treatment approaches for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? How successful are they at treating OCD? Dick’s guest, Dr. Chad Wetterneck, is a licensed clinical psychologist at Rogers Behavioral Health and has published over 60 professional journal articles, […]
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Read MoreMay December Marriage
Posted on October 25, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Approximately 10% of marriages are between people 11 years or more apart in age. What are the unique problems as well as the benefits of May December marriage? Dick’s guest, Linda Lewis Griffith is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is the author of two books and numerous articles in the field of marriage […]
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Read MoreCommunity Mental Health Centers
Posted on October 11, 2017 by Liz Dederich
The mentally ill without resources need help. Community mental health centers serve this population. The majority suffer from drug addiction and severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. Dick’s guest, Lynn Brady President and CEO of Journey Mental Health Center, explores current treatments for those who are the most in need.
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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 MoreElements of a Successful Marriage
Posted on September 13, 2017 by Liz Dederich
How you choose your mate may be as important as what you do once you’re married to make a successful marriage. How do you choose the right mate? What can you do to make marriage richer and more fulfilling? Dick’s guests are Dr. Jim McGloin and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lesa Fischer, who have 50 years of […]
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Read MoreEnhancing Relationships
Posted on August 30, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Dick’s guest offers numerous ideas on how to improve relationships and how to transform yourself in the process. Susan Young is a motivational speaker, lecturer and author of “Release the Power of Re3: 77 Ways to Create Positive Change & Transformation.”
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Read MorePTSD: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Posted on August 16, 2017 by Liz Dederich
1 out of 11 Americans will suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime. Does every trauma lead to PTSD? What treatments work best at reducing PTSD symptoms? Dick’s guest is Dr. Chad Wetterneck, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in the treatment of anxiety and posttraumatic stress […]
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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 MoreLessons from Couples Counseling
Posted on July 19, 2017 by Liz Dederich
In explaining how he helps couples, Dick Goldberg, LCSW and host of Insights, shares some of his methods in couples counseling that can help get past anger and move to “companionate” love. Guest host Amber Ault is a Ph.D., MSW, clinical sociologist, teacher, trainer, author of The Five Step Exit and previous guest of Insights.
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Read MoreEthical Dilemmas in Therapy
Posted on July 6, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Boundary and ethical dilemmas frequently arise during therapy. Is friendship or sex ever permissible when therapy ends? What should therapists do if they or their clients develop strong attractions during therapy? What if you have common friends, serve on the same committees or your clients want to barter for services? Dick’s guest, Dr. Frances Patterson, […]
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Read MoreStalking
Posted on June 21, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Stalking is a serious problem that can lead to violence and even murder. Why do stalkers stalk? What do the victims need to know about stalking that could save their lives? Dick’s guest is Wisconsin Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Robert Kaiser.
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Read MoreSubtle Emotional Abuse
Posted on June 7, 2017 by Liz Dederich
What constitutes emotional abuse? What are the most common patterns of subtle emotional abuse? What is the healthy response for a victim of emotional abuse? Dick’s guest is Amber Ault, Ph.D., MSW, a sociologist, teacher, trainer, author and psychotherapist. Her areas of clinical expertise include personality disorders, the treatment of trauma, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessment.
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Read MoreConsumer Fraud
Posted on May 24, 2017 by Liz Dederich
What are the most common frauds and scams? How do you protect yourself? What do you do if you are a victim of consumer fraud? Dick’s guests are Frank Frassetto, Administrator and Michelle Reinen, Director of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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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 MoreDementia
Posted on April 26, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Can you do anything to prevent dementia? Are there effective treatments once you are afflicted? Dick’s guest is Dr. Ken Robbins, head of Psychiatric Gerontology at Stoughton Hospital as well as Adjunct Professor of Geriatric Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Read MoreWhen Women Abuse Men
Posted on April 12, 2017 by Liz Dederich
It happens more often than expected. Why does it happen? How often is it actually physical vs. emotional abuse? Dick’s guest is Amber Ault, Ph.D., MSW, a sociologist, teacher, trainer, author and psychotherapist. Her areas of clinical expertise include personality disorders, the treatment of trauma, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessment.
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Read MoreNarcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Posted on March 22, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Does Trump’s behavior fit the pattern of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)? When does the self-centered, self-absorbed person qualify as a clinically defined narcissistic personality? Can a narcissist be “cured”? How do you live with one? Can psychotherapy actually change a narcissist into a caring and compassionate person? Dick’s guests, Dr. Jim McGloin and Lesa Fischer, have […]
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Read MoreCrimeless Parole Revocation
Posted on March 8, 2017 by Liz Dederich
In some states, people who commit non-criminal parole violations return to prison in the same numbers as new criminal offenders. Why does this happen? Is it just? What changes are needed? Dick’s guest is Cecelia Klingele, a law professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her numerous articles and areas of research focus on criminal justice administration and […]
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Read MoreWhen Young Adults Lose a Parent
Posted on February 22, 2017 by TSC Admin
Young adults mature in different ways and at different ages than previous generations. Losing a parent while in their twenties can have unexpected consequences. Dick’s guest, Lesa Fischer, a therapist based in Madison, Wisconsin, shares how this cohort is different than past generations and what she has learned from helping her clients deal with their loss […]
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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 MoreLiving as an Undocumented Immigrant
Posted on January 19, 2017 by Liz Dederich
What is life like for the over 11,000,000 undocumented immigrants living in the United States who face deportation? How do they cope? Dick’s guests are Laura Minero, a Ph.D. candidate who came to this country at the age of five and is undocumented but has Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status and Dr. Karen […]
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Read MoreFuneral Homes: What You Need to Know
Posted on January 4, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Two funeral directors share how their work can be healing for their clientele, how this work can affect even the most seasoned funeral directors and from their perspective, what everyone would benefit knowing about funerals before their time comes. Dick’s guests are Connie and Roman Ryan of Ryan & Joyce-Ryan Funeral Homes.
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Read MoreWhat Makes for a Great Teacher?
Posted on December 21, 2016 by Liz Dederich
Is it being eloquent? Is it being warm? Is it being dynamic? Well, being a great teacher is much more method and strategy than simply personality. Dick’s guest, Samantha Bennett, is a former middle school teacher who travels the United States helping teachers teach more effectively and is the author of “That Workshop Book: New […]
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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 MoreInnocent and Behind Bars
Posted on November 23, 2016 by TSC Admin
Of the over 2 million Americans behind bars, about 100,000 didn’t do it. They are innocent. The Innocence Project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School is on the cutting edge of helping to exonerate the wrongfully convicted, including Steven Avery. Dick’s guest is Keith Findley, law professor and co-founder and co-director of the Wisconsin […]
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Read MoreEffective Hiring for Diversity
Posted on November 9, 2016 by TSC Admin
Do employers, even the best intentioned ones, still discriminate against people of color when hiring? What are some of the subtle things that employers are often not aware of that work against the effective hiring for diversity? What are the things employers can do immediately to get better results? What are the benefits for non-profit […]
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Read MoreEffects of Winning the Lottery
Posted on October 26, 2016 by TSC Admin
Does winning the lottery lead to instant happiness or unexpected stress? Do lottery winners often lose it all? Do they find their personal lives changed in unexpected ways? Can constant requests from charities, friends and relatives in need be overwhelming after winning the lottery? Dick’s guest, Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D. is the Henry R. Kravis Professor […]
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Read MoreUnderstanding U.S. Poverty Programs
Posted on October 12, 2016 by TSC Admin
How does the federal government assist the poor? Is the level of support declining? How does our economic compassion for the poor compare to other industrialized countries? What are the specific poverty programs? Who gets the benefits? What change in poverty programs policies could have a huge positive impact on poor families with children and […]
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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 MoreBeing Fat in America
Posted on September 14, 2016 by Liz Dederich
Being fat in America is not easy. It is one of the few remaining categories of people who can be openly mocked and ridiculed, and there is an assumption that people who are overweight are at best unhealthy and at worst, gluttonous people who refuse to take care of themselves while burdening society. In this […]
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Read MoreHomelessness Solutions
Posted on August 31, 2016 by TSC Admin
About 3 million people will experience homelessness sometime during this year. 630,000 will be homeless tonight. What are some of the immediate and longterm solutions to end homelessness? Dick’s guests are Steve Schooler, Executive Director of Porchlight, Inc. and Matt Wachter, Housing Initiatives Specialist with the City of Madison Community Development Authority in Madison, Wisconsin.
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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 MoreRetirement Center Depression and Loneliness
Posted on August 3, 2016 by TSC Admin
Coping with life changes as one ages is challenging and can lead to depression and loneliness, whether living independently or in a retirement center. Dick’s guest is Dr. Kathryn Betts Adams, a former associate professor of social work at Case Western Reserve University where she taught courses in social work practice, mental health, and aging. She […]
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Read MoreLawyers and Depression
Posted on July 20, 2016 by Liz Dederich
Why is the rate of suicide, addiction and depression among lawyers many times the societal norm? Dick’s guests are Ralph Cagle, former president of the Wisconsin Bar Association and former UW-Madison law professor and Dr. Gregory Van Rybroek, psychologist, lawyer and Director of Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison, Wisconsin
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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 MoreThe Five Love Languages
Posted on June 22, 2016 by Liz Dederich
For all of us, we feel loved by one of five love languages. Knowing which one you and your partner respond to is critical to a successful relationship. Dick’s guest is Susan Young, author, lecturer and motivational speaker.
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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 MoreLife Behind Bars
Posted on May 11, 2016 by Liz Dederich
Dick’s guests Talib Akbar and James Morgan share their experiences from their combined 44 years of incarceration.
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Read MoreInside Car Dealerships
Posted on April 27, 2016 by Liz Dederich
What you need to know when you shop for a new or used car. Dick’s guest, Jorge Hidalgo, owner of Wilde Honda in Madison, Wisconsin, explains what it’s like to be a dealership owner.
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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 MoreHooking Up on Campus
Posted on March 30, 2016 by TSC Admin
Is this the new normal? What’s it all about? Is it healthy? Dick’s guest is Dr. Kathleen Bogle, author of “Hooking Up on Campus: Sex, Dating & Relationships on Campus.”
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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 MoreFinding Your Best Mate
Posted on March 2, 2016 by Liz Dederich
It’s much more than checking items off a list. Dr. Jim McGloin joins Dick to discuss the tricks, traps and whatever to avoid in finding your life partner.
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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 MorePolyamorous Relationships
Posted on February 3, 2016 by TSC Admin
How common are they? How is it possible they work out? Dick’s guest is Lesa Fischer, a psychotherapist who emphasizes couples counseling and currently has 15 clients in polyamorous relationships.
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Read MoreWills: What Everyone Must Know
Posted on January 21, 2016 by Liz Dederich
Wills and POA’s are needed by everyone, not just the wealthy. Dick’s guest is attorney Thomas Hoffner who specializes in estate planning.
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Read MoreTravel Agencies in the 21st Century
Posted on January 6, 2016 by Liz Dederich
Are there special advantages to using a travel agency? Does using a travel agent cost extra? Do travel agencies have deals not available through the online travel agencies? Is it sometimes cheaper to use a travel agent instead of doing it yourself? Do travel agent know inside information not available to public? What travel agent is […]
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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 MoreTeenagers
Posted on November 25, 2015 by Liz Dederich
Understanding and parenting children through pre-adolescence, adolescence and college age years. Dick’s guest is author, family and child psychologist and Psychology Today columnist Dr. Carl Pickhardt, who wrote “Surviving Your Child’s Adolescence.”
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Read MoreMental Health Issues of Athletes
Posted on November 11, 2015 by Liz Dederich
They’re different. Dick’s guest is psychiatrist Claudia Reardon. Dr. Reardon has treated professional athletes, treats athletes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and co-edited the book “Clinical Sports Psychiatry: An International Perspective.”
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Read MoreWhen to Divorce
Posted on October 28, 2015 by Liz Dederich
When to divorce? With over half of marriages ending in divorce, are people too quick to call it quits? When should you work and fight for your marriage and when to divorce? In this podcast,Dr. Jim McGloin, who has over 30 years of experience in couples counseling and Lesa Fischer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker discuss […]
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Read MoreWhen Lawyers Go Bad
Posted on October 14, 2015 by Liz Dederich
An examination of legal ethics and what happens when lawyers violate them. Dick’s guest is Ralph Cagle, who teaches Negotiation and Mediation, the Legal Profession, Professional Responsibilities and is Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s law school Lawyering Skills Program. Prior to joining the faculty in 1990, he was a civil trial lawyer for 17 years […]
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Read MoreBridging the Political Divide
Posted on September 30, 2015 by Liz Dederich
United States Representative Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin tells how he successfully crosses the aisle to work with Republicans.
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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 MoreDarla: One Transgendered Story
Posted on September 9, 2015 by Liz Dederich
Darla Lannert is a Vietnam combat veteran who leads a support group for LGBTQ veterans and a board member at Outreach. Darla shares with Dick her personal story of how she became the happy woman she is today.
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Read MoreTransgendered
Posted on August 26, 2015 by Liz Dederich
What happens when a person does not identify with the gender they are born as? What are the issues and struggles transgendered people face on a daily basis? Dick’s guests are Darla Lannert, a Vietnam combat veteran who leads a support group for LGBTQ veterans and a board member at Outreach and Angie Rehling, a […]
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Read MoreMedical Marijuana
Posted on August 12, 2015 by Liz Dederich
How helpful is it in alleviating pain and discomfort? For which condition is it best suited to work? What are the risks? Dick’s guest is Dr. Angela Janis, Director of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Counseling and Consultation Center and an advisor to state legislators on medical marijuana laws and legislation.
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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 MoreGetting Low Income Kids Kindergarten Ready
Posted on July 1, 2015 by Liz Dederich
How do you do this? Why is this so crucial? Is this more important than what happens once school starts? Dick’s guests are Kaleem Caire, Founder and CEO of Achieve 64, a consulting firm helping corporations with diversity issues and Founder and CEO of One City Early Learning Centers preschool and Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, a […]
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Read MoreMarijuana: The Facts About Recreational Use
Posted on June 17, 2015 by Liz Dederich
Is it an addictive drug? Is it a “gateway” drug? How does it compare to alcohol? Dick’s guest is Dr. Angela Janis, Director of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Counseling and Consultation Center and an advisor to state legislators on medical marijuana laws and legislation.
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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 MoreForgotten Minority? Issues Facing Hispanics in America
Posted on May 20, 2015 by Liz Dederich
How is the discrimination of Hispanics similar and/or different than that facing African-Americans? Dick’s guests are Dora Zuniga, President of Inspira Consulting LLC and former Executive Director of Centro Hispano and Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Dane County and Juan Lopez, Director of the Migrant Refugee and Labor Services Bureau of the State of […]
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Read MoreServing the Poor and Homeless
Posted on May 6, 2015 by Liz Dederich
How St. Vincent de Paul positively impacts the lives of poor Americans through a multitude of services. Dick’s guest is Ralph Middlecamp, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Read MoreRenting Your Place on Airbnb
Posted on April 22, 2015 by Liz Dederich
Renting on airbnb is becoming more popular by the day. In this podcast, Scott Shatford, a consultant on this subject, author of The Airbnb Expert’s Playbook: Secrets to Making Six-Figures as a Rentalpreneur and owner of 10 units he rents out on Airbnb lets you in on the secrets to renting your place on airbnb. “Really anybody who owns […]
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Read MoreWhite Privilege
Posted on April 8, 2015 by TSC Admin
What is it? Why is it important for white people to understand it? Dick’s guests are Harold Gates who is on faculty at Madison College and the founder of the Midwest Center for Cultural Competence and Reverend Michael Schuler who is the Senior Minister at the First Unitarian Society in Madison, Wisconsin and teaches a course […]
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Read MoreRe-Entry After Incarceration
Posted on March 25, 2015 by TSC Admin
The odds of going back to jail or prison are high. What are the obstacles, struggles and even injustices facing someone trying to go straight? How many of the 700,000 annually released will make it? What is needed to better their prospects? Dick’s guests are Jerome Dillard, Jail Re-Entry Coordinator for the Dane County Jail […]
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Read MoreThe Problem with Rich Kids
Posted on March 11, 2015 by TSC Admin
Children of affluent parents have emotional problems that are the result of their upwardly mobile existence. Dick’s guest, psychologist and author Dr. Suniya Luthar, discusses her research on the mental health of children of the affluent that she also shared in the Psychology Today article “The Problem with Rich Kids.” Dr. Luthar is Foundation Professor of […]
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Read MoreFixing 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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Read MoreImpaired Physicians
Posted on December 26, 2013 by TSC Admin
About 10% of doctors struggle with addiction to alcohol and drugs at some point in their career. How does this affect their skills and their patients? What are the protocols to force them to get help? How likely are doctors to recover when they enter treatment? Dick’s guest, Dr. Michael Miller is a board certified […]
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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 MoreWhat’s Wrong with Jails in America?
Posted on November 27, 2013 by TSC Admin
Why are jails overcrowded? Who are these inmates? What are the new promising alternatives to incarceration? Dick’s guest is Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney, who for the past seven years among other duties, has presided over a reduction of jail population from 1,300 down to 800. He serves on over twenty national, state and local […]
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Read MoreHospital Ethics
Posted on November 13, 2013 by TSC Admin
How do those tough decisions about end of life or caretaker conflicts get decided in large hospitals? What if the parents’ religious beliefs are in conflict with proper medical protocols concerning their own child? These issues are often dealt with by hospital ethics boards. Father Patrick Norris, a hospital chaplain and lecturer on hospital ethics, […]
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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 MoreExploring Narcissism
Posted on October 16, 2013 by TSC Admin
When does the self-centered, self-absorbed person qualify as a clinically defined narcissistic personality? Can a narcissist be “cured”? How do you live with one? Can psychotherapy actually change a narcissist into a caring and compassionate person? Dick’s guests, Dr. Jim McGloin and Lesa Fischer, have 50 years combined experience in working with personality disordered patients, […]
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Read MoreHelping Others in Emotional Crisis
Posted on October 2, 2013 by TSC Admin
How do you help someone experiencing an emotional crisis, such as depression, alcohol abuse, an eating disorder or being suicidal? Dick’s guests, Cindy Johnson and Dan Muxfeld, talk about Mental Health First Aid, a program that helps the public identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The eight-hour, nationwide […]
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Read MoreLessons From Hospice
Posted on September 18, 2013 by TSC Admin
What can the dying teach us about living? Grief counselor and author of “Before We Go: Stories For A Better Life From Those Facing Death,” Cheri Milton helps answer this question. Milton, a certified thanatologist (one who studies death), says people in hospice are sadder but not necessarily unhappy. One reason could be because they […]
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Read MoreGambling Addiction
Posted on August 21, 2013 by TSC Admin
Is it a true addiction? Is the spread of casinos feeding this problem? Who is the troubled gambler? Is treatment effective? Dick’s guest, Keith Whyte, the director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, dispels several myths and explains the magnitude of this problem in the United States. “There’s a winning phase and a losing […]
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Read MoreThe 12 Steps and Addiction in America
Posted on August 7, 2013 by TSC Admin
How effective is the 12-step program in treating alcoholism and other addictions? When is the 12-step program not enough? Dick’s guest is Dr. Michael Miller, a board certified addiction psychiatrist who has practiced addiction medicine for 30 years. He is presently Director of Herrington Recovery Center at Rogers Memorial Hospital in Oconomowoc, Wis., and is […]
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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 MoreRestorative Justice: Bringing the Victim and Perpetrator Together
Posted on July 10, 2013 by TSC Admin
How can bringing together the victim and the perpetrator of a crime benefit both of them, as well as their families and their communities? Reverend Jerry Hancock, a former defense lawyer and assistant district attorney, is now Director of Prison Ministry at the First Congregational Church in Madison, Wis., joins Dick to address this topic. […]
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Read MoreBullying
Posted on June 27, 2013 by TSC Admin
Why do kids bully and how should the victims respond? Is the term “bullying” overused and overblown in the media? Dick’s guest, Child and Adolescent Therapist DJ Hilley, provides unexpected insights on bullying and very practical advice drawn from his child therapy consulting practice. “The awareness and attention to (bullying) is on the rise,” Hilley […]
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Read MorePrison and Jail Ministry
Posted on June 12, 2013 by TSC Admin
What can be learned about men behind bars from the perspective of those who minister to them? Reverend Jerry Hancock, a former defense lawyer and assistant district attorney, is now Director of Prison Ministry at the First Congregational Church in Madison, Wis. John Mix is the Chaplain at the Dane County Jail and ministers to […]
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Read MoreRetiring Successfully
Posted on May 28, 2013 by TSC Admin
Being happy in retirement is about more than having a good pension and IRA. What are the personal, emotional and vocational issues that need to be addressed to retire successfully? Dick’s guest, Mona Wasow, is a retired social worker from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She recently offered a course at a senior center […]
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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 MoreThe School Shooter
Posted on May 4, 2013 by TSC Admin
Is there a specific profile? Why do they do it? What can be done to diminish the likelihood of these school shooting massacres in the future? Dick’s guest, forensic psychologist, prolific author on predators and sex offenders and consultant to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Dr. Anna Salter, shares thoughts from her recent presentation on […]
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Read MoreSuicide in America
Posted on April 20, 2013 by TSC Admin
How common is it, why do people do it and how can you help someone you think is at risk? Karen Stevenson, a clinician with 30 years experience working in emergency mental health is Dick’s guest.
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Read MoreTreating Learning Disabilities
Posted on April 7, 2013 by TSC Admin
Dick’s guests psychologists Dr. Nira Scherz-Busch and Dr. Dennis Christoffersen return to explore how to get competent diagnosis and discuss what treatments are effective with learning disabilities.
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Read MoreLearning Disabilities 101
Posted on March 25, 2013 by TSC Admin
What are learning disabilities? How common are they? How do they affect lives? Can they be successfully treated? Dick’s guests, psychologists Dr. Nira Scherz-Busch and Dr. Dennis Christoffersen, have over 50 years of combined experience helping their clients with learning disabilities navigate their lives.
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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 MorePersonality Disorders
Posted on December 15, 2012 by TSC Admin
What may the guilt-free criminal, the extreme narcissist and the functioning paranoid have in common? Dick’s guests, Dr. Jim McGloin and social worker Lesa Fischer, both of whom have 50 years of combined experience treating personality disorders, provide an outline to understanding this category of mental illness.
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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 MoreThe Future of Public Libraries
Posted on November 14, 2012 by TSC Admin
With the increasing use of e-books and the internet, are libraries becoming obsolete? Dick’s guests, Tana Elias and Tripp Widder learned by fire as they plan a soon-to-be-opened $30,000,000 central library in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. For more information on the Madison Public Library, please visit madisonpubliclibrary.org
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Read MoreDrug and Alcohol Use Among Young Adults
Posted on October 31, 2012 by TSC Admin
How common is binge drinking? How problematic is marijuana and other drug use at this age? When does recreational use of drugs and alcohol slide into abuse? What treatments are most helpful? Dick’s guest Shelly Dutch has 28 years of experience helping this population. She is the Founder and Director of Connections Counseling, a large […]
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Read MoreUnderstanding Homelessness
Posted on October 24, 2012 by TSC Admin
Who are the homeless? How many people are homeless in the United States? How did this happen? What can be done to fix this? Dick’s guest, Steve Schooler, is a founder and Executive Director for the last 12 years of Porchlight Inc. Porchlight Inc. is an innovative and effective agency that has helped thousands of […]
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Read MoreThe Art of Networking
Posted on October 10, 2012 by TSC Admin
Tips and techniques to help expand your personal and professional connections and enhance your life. Dick’s guest, Joan Gillman shares her ideas from the seminars she has authored and given on networking and from her time as Director of the UW Small Business Development Center.
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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 MoreEffective Couples Counseling
Posted on September 5, 2012 by TSC Admin
All couples have their struggles but when is help from a couples counselor in order? Dick explores what techniques effective counselors use and how to know if your counselor is right or wrong for you. Dick’s guest, Dr. Don Ferguson is the author of the book “Reptiles in Love” and has been counseling couples for […]
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