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Adults Dealing with Toxic Parents (Encore)
Posted on November 23, 2022 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 MoreFelons & The Right to Vote
Posted on November 9, 2022 by Liz Dederich
6.1 million felons are currently denied the right to vote. Some incarcerated, some on parole and others who have served their sentence. What are the pros and cons for granting felons the right to vote? Dick’s guest, Ramiah Whiteside was incarcerated for 25 years. He is now Associate Director and Prison Relational Voter Program Inreach […]
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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 MoreSocial Media Marketing for Small Businesses
Posted on September 28, 2022 by Liz Dederich
How can a small business best utilize social media to get noticed and create customers? Dick’s guest, Spencer X. Smith, is a lecturer and author of ROTOMA: The ROI of Social Media “Top of Mind”.
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Read MoreThe Internet and Mass Shooters
Posted on September 14, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Last year, there were nearly 700 mass shootings in the U.S. How might the internet contribute to encouraging this kind of behavior? Dick’s guest, Dr. Michael Nuccitelli is a licensed psychologist who has volunteered his time and services to help victims of cyberbullying.
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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: PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posted on August 3, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Encore: 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 MoreEncore: Subtle Emotional Abuse
Posted on July 20, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Encore: 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 […]
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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 MoreUnderstanding Generation Z
Posted on May 11, 2022 by Liz Dederich
According to the New York Times, Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is in trouble. Even before COVID, rates of suicide and mental illness had climbed higher than previous generations. Is it a coincidence that Generation Z was born at the same time as the smart phone and the social media explosion? Dick’s guest, […]
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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 MoreAdult ADHD
Posted on March 30, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Between 5 to 7% of American adults live with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A surprising effect is their life expectancy is up to 8 1/2 years shorter. Learn the reasons behind this health risk and how to best manage this disorder. Dick’s guest, Mindy Perry LCSW, is the ADHD program director for the SW […]
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Read MoreSuicide in America
Posted on March 16, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Why do people attempt suicide? How many are successful? What can we learn from those who survive an attempt? Is our culture causing high suicide rates? Dick’s guest, Jessica Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor at The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy. She developed a behavioral health screening protocol applicable […]
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Read MoreEncore: How United Way Impacts Communities
Posted on March 2, 2022 by Liz Dederich
In honor of United Way of Dane County’s 100th anniversary, please enjoy this encore presentation on one of the most innovative of the 1,100 United Way agencies in the United States. How do they decide what is the best use of the money they have? How do they get the community to work together to […]
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Read MoreNarcissistic Abuse Recovery
Posted on February 16, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Imagine choosing to live with a partner who is charming and charismatic yet you find yourself in a toxic relationship. This can happen if your partner has Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Dick’s guest Amber Ault is a Ph.D., MSW, clinical sociologist, teacher, trainer and author of The Five Step Exit: The Skills You Need to Leave a […]
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Read MoreMust Ask Questions Before Marriage: Premarital Counseling
Posted on February 2, 2022 by Liz Dederich
What are the tough questions you and your partner need to explore before you commit long term? Dick’s guest is Michael Reddin, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Director at Westside Psychotherapy in Madison, Wisconsin.
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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 MoreTreating Addiction: An Alternative to 12 Step Recovery Programs
Posted on December 8, 2021 by Liz Dederich
Dr. Michael Edelstein, Clinical Psychologist and Author of “Three Minute Therapy: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life.”, joins Dick to discuss what he sees as shortcomings with 12 step programs and what he feels is a better alternative.
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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 MoreClosing the Achievement Gap
Posted on October 27, 2021 by Liz Dederich
How far behind are kids of color in K through 12? What can be done to close the gap? Dick’s guest is Renee Moe, President and CEO of the United Way of Dane County in Madison, Wisconsin. This particular branch innovated a process of inviting all the players to the same table to attack social […]
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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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