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Life 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 Dick Goldberg
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 Dick Goldberg
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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