Latest Episodes
Finding Your Soulmate
Posted on March 13, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
What is a soulmate? How do you find your soulmate? Is a happy, fulfilling relationship guaranteed? Dick’s guest is Judith Costa, a life coach, author, speaker and psychotherapist.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreHate Groups
Posted on February 27, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
What is hate? How do haters find each others to become hate groups? What turns these groups violent? Dick’s guest is Dr. Jack Schaeffer, Assistant Professor of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at Western Illinois University and a retired FBI Special Agent.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreRacial Wealth Gap
Posted on February 13, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
Black Americans average 1/12th the net worth of white Americans. How did this happen? How can this gap be reduced? Dick’s guest is attorney Robert Wynn, Founder of Asset Builders of America.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MorePublic Defenders Today
Posted on January 30, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
Can low income defendants get a proper defense today using a public defender? What are the challenges public defenders face? Dick’s guest is State Public Defender Kelli Thompson for the State of Wisconsin.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreIntervention
Posted on January 16, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
More than 20 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Yet less than 10% believe they need treatment. How can the other 90% be convinced they need help? Dick’s guest is Steve Bruno, a recovering addict himself who became a professional interventionist and has done over 500 interventions in the last 17 years.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreLessons from the Dying
Posted on December 21, 2018 by Dick Goldberg
A “death doula” or “spiritual midwife” shares stories of how she helps enhance people’s journeys to the other side. Dick’s guest is Karin Medall of the Artful Healing Studio.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreAll About Food Carts
Posted on December 5, 2018 by Liz Dederich
This colorful part of Americana can also be a path to self employment and business ownership for low income Americans. Dick’s guest is Meghan Blake-Horst, Street Vending Coordinator for the City of Madison.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreWorkplace Bias
Posted on November 21, 2018 by Liz Dederich
How can unconscious workplace bias affect decision making with employers and coworkers? Is there a way to make ourselves less biased or unbiased? Dick’s guest is Deborah Vaughn Biddle, founder of High Performance Development Solutions LLC and is also a diversity and inclusion corporate consultant.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreBuilding Character in the Workplace
Posted on November 7, 2018 by Liz Dederich
How can managers create an ethical organization? How can that benefit customers, employees and profits? Dick’s guest is Dr. Denis Collins, Professor of Business Ethics at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreAutism 101
Posted on October 24, 2018 by Liz Dederich
How common is Autism Spectrum Disorder? How is it viewed and treated differently than in the past? Dick’s guest is Dr. Sarah Lechago, who is an Assistant Professor in the General Psychology and Behavior Analysis masters’ programs at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and is also developing a Language Developmental Clinic that will be affiliated with […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreHospital Psychiatric Units
Posted on October 10, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Who are the patients that are treated in psychiatric units? How do they get there? How are they served? Dick’s guests are Dr. Matthew Sager, Psychiatrist and Medical Director and Christina Mignon, Nurse Manager of the Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health Unit at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreProcrastination
Posted on September 26, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Why do people procrastinate when it is so counterproductive? Dick’s guest, Eric M. Twiggs, author of The Discipline of Now, helps us understand why we do it and teaches us how to stop it.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreNegative People and How to Successfully Deal with Them
Posted on September 13, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Dr. Tina Hallis, author of Sharpen Your Positive Edge, shares who these negative people are, what effects they can have on other people and 7 tips to stay immune.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreImmigration 101
Posted on August 29, 2018 by Liz Dederich
What are the current immigration laws and policies? How can these help us evaluate the “wisdom” of suggested changes? Dick’s guest, Shabnam Lofti, is the head of a law firm specializing in immigration law. Her firm serves clients throughout the Unites States and around the world.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreSelling Mindfulness to Corporate America
Posted on August 15, 2018 by Liz Dederich
A serial entrepreneur is helping businesses use mindfulness to be more profitable and create a better work climate for employees. Dick’s guest, Dr. Zachary Berk explains how corporations benefit from mindfulness programs.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreGangs in America
Posted on August 1, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Presently, there are 1.4 million gang members in America. What’s the draw of being in a gang? What is it like inside? Why the recent increase in gang members? Dick’s guests are retired Detective George Chavez who served 14 years as Madison, Wisconsin’s only gang detective and Officer Lester Moore who has 10 years of experience […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreGroup Therapy
Posted on July 18, 2018 by Liz Dederich
What is group therapy? How does it work? When is it a better option than individual therapy? Dick’s guests are Jeff Hird and Sarah Kohlstedt, both staff psychologists with UW-Madison Mental Health Services.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreThe Dark Web
Posted on July 5, 2018 by Liz Dederich
The dark web is a “secret” area of the internet where illicit and criminal activity flourish. It is not accessible by a Google search. How does it work? Who is using it? What is on it? Dick’s guests are retired detectives George Chavez and Cindy Murphy who specialized in digital forensics for the Madison Police […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MorePsychiatrists Today
Posted on June 20, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Psychiatrists used to be the top of the pack of psychotherapists. Now their role is mainly prescribing and monitoring drugs for mental health issues. Why has this happened and is this a good development? Dick’s guest is Dr. Arjune Rama, a University of Wisconsin-Madison Clinical Professor and staff Psychiatrist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Mental […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreDomestic Abuse
Posted on June 6, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Domestic abuse affects all classes, races and genders. An expert and a survivor of domestic abuse share their experiences and insights on this subject. Dick’s guests are Faye Zemel, Director of Prevention and Community Programs for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) and Keena Atkinson, a survivor of domestic abuse.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read MoreAdults 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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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, […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
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.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read More