How does a life unfold? Is it a continuous, linear story, or a more circuitous experience? In this interview, we speak with Dr. Stanly Krippner. Dr. Krippner is a pioneer and author in the fields of developmental psychology, parapsychology, trauma and PTSD, and has pioneered work in cross-cultural studies with indigenous healers from around the globe. He has held faculty positions at Saybrook University and is currently faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Dr. Krippner...

On this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Richard Dixey joins Dr. Hoye. Richard is a senior faculty member at Dharma College in Berkeley, California. He’s a research scientist and a lifelong student of Buddhism who holds advanced degrees in biophysics and the history and philosophy of science. Dixey directed a bioelectronic research unit at a London hospital before becoming CEO of his own biotech company. He moved to the US in 2007 to devote himself to teaching meditation, deepening his...

On this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Dr. Hoye speaks with Soo Jin Lee, LMFT and Linda Yoon, LCSW. They are licensed therapists who have drawn on their firsthand knowledge of how mental health issues often went unaddressed not only in their own immigrant families, but in Asian and Asian American communities. They are co-directors of Yellow Chair Collective. They provide therapy to clients of diverse backgrounds with an emphasis on serving the Asian American community. Diversity and...

Have you ever wondered just what makes the creative act special? Is it a confluence of events and timing, or is it a special state, a trance state, that is demarcated from ordinary time? This episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast takes a deep dive conversation on the creative trance and the trickster. Dr. Tobi Zausner is a research psychologist, a clinician in private practice, and an award-winning visual artist with works in major museums and in private collections around the world. Dr....

Dr. Karyne Messina joins us on this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast. Dr. Messina is a clinical psychologist and Supervising and Training Analyst at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis and is on the medical staff of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. She maintains a full-time private practice in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Messina the author of several books, including Misogyny, Projective Identification, and Mentalization, and, Aftermath: Healing from the...

On this episode of the psychology Talk Podcast, our guest Dr. Brent Willock takes us on an unprecedented rollercoaster as he discusses his latest book, "The Wrongful Conviction of Oscar Pistorius." Brent Willock earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Michigan. After several years on staff in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical Center, he relocated to Toronto to become Chief Psychologist at the university-affiliated C.M. Hincks...

Join us on this episode of The Psychology Talk Podcast as we delve into the extraordinary realm of entheogens and the wisdom they hold. Once confined to counterculture circles, the use of psychedelics is now inching closer to the mainstream, with millions of Americans having experienced their transformative effects. Our guest, acclaimed author and researcher Rachel Harris, PhD, sheds light on the evolving landscape of psychedelic exploration and the potential loss of invaluable knowledge as...

For the recipient of abuse in a relationship, the abuse can continue after a separation. But what happens when the couple becomes involved in court proceedings and divorce court. Kaytee Gillis, LCSW has some answers. She is a psychotherapist, author, and consultant. She works with survivors of traumatic relationships, and has extensive experience working with survivors of childhood neglect and family trauma. Kaytee’s blog on Psychology Today, Invisible Bruises, received over 5 million views...

Gaslighting: it’s everywhere these days. In the media, on the lips of clients in therapy, in workplace discussions on Slack or near the watercooler. But what does it really mean to be gaslit, and does it mean that the gas lighter is a narcissist? Here’s where psychologist Robin Stern can help. Dr. Stern is the co-founder and associate director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. She is a licensed psychoanalyst with 30 years of experience treating individuals, couples and...

Dan Lyons STFU Interview Are you a gabber? Do you often find that you have to talk over people, or blurt things out when not asked for your opinion? That might mean you are a “Talkaholic.” On this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Dr. Hoye sits down with bestselling author, Dan Lyons. Dan discusses his own journey from talkaholic to listener, and how it has greatly improved the quality of his relationships and his life. Dan is the author of new book STFU: The Power of Keeping Your...

Narcissim. It's chatted about on Youtube channels. Meemed about on Instagramed. Influencers on Tik Tok discuss gaslighting and narcisistic abuse. But what is it really? Dr. Richard Wood, Ph.D. is a Registered Psychologist in the province of Ontario, Canada. He has been engaged in full time practice since 1974. He is a former Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Medical School and the former Acting Director of the Psychology Department of Mount Sanai Hospital. He is...

Have you ever wondered what really makes up a great session in psychotherapy? Do you want to learn how to tap more fully into your sense of flow and healing presence? Then sit back and tune into thios conversation about creativity, improvisation and healing attunment in psychotherapy. Michael Alcée is a clinical psychologist and a mental health educator at the Manhattan School of Music. He is also the author of the new book Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging and Own IT as a...

How do you know the difference between autism in female vs. male individuals? What are the ways you can best support their needs? In this epsiode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Yegnesh Vagdama and Dr. Hoye discuss how autism manifests in individuals, with a focus on how it differs in presentation with females. The discussion also explore's Yagnesh's career and his training in Applied Behavioral Analysis and uses with people "on the spectrum." Yagnesh Vadgama has been with Magellan for over...

The current job market, lay offs, threats of recession, and stock market situation is making many people ask: What the heck is going on? We try and answer some of that and discuss the ramifications of all of this on people's mental health at work and at home. To help us, we are joined by our friend, Melissa Doman. We discuss all of the above, and ways people canmanage their work related mental health issiues, the way corporations can better handle off-boarding and layoffs, and much more....

On this episode of the PTP our guest is Dr. Karyne Messina, Ed.D. Dr. Messina is a clinical psychologist and Supervising and Training Analyst at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis and is on the medical staff of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. She maintains a full-time private practice in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Messina the author of several books, including Misogyny, Projective Identification, and Mentalization, and, Aftermath: Healing from the Trump...

On this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Dr. Hoye is joined by psychologist Dr. Avigail Lev, Psy.D. Avigail is a cognitive behavioral therapist, author, mediator, and executive coach in San Francisco, California. She is the director of the Bay Area CBT Center, a clinic that specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals and couples break unhelpful patterns, develop healthier habits, and improve all areas of life. Avigail has coauthored three books on utilizing...

Dr. Matthew McKay, PhD is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and co-authored numerous books, including Self-Esteem, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, Thoughts and Feelings, and ACT on Life Not on Anger. His books combined have sold more than four million copies. He received his PhD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, and specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression. Among...

On the encore episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Dr. Hoye is joined by Dr. Stanley Krippner. Dr. Stanley Krippner, PhD, has held faculty appointments at Akamai University, Fordham University, Kent State University, New York University, Saybrook University, Sofia University, and the California Institute for Integral Studies, where he holds the position of Affiliated Distinguished Faculty. He is a Fellow in five divisions of the American Psychological Association, and the past-president of...

Dr. Ian Wickramasekera, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist and professor at Naropa University in Boulder, CO. Dr. Ian has been involved in research and exploration of Neuroscience, Biofeedback, Bon-Buddhism, Empathy, Hypnosis, Lucid Dreaming, Mind/Body Medicine, and Transpersonal Psychology for most of this present lifetime. He is Science Editor for the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. Dr. Ian joins us in this encore episode to enter into a deep dive into the world of hypnosis,...

Dr. David Spiegel is Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center on Stress and Health, and Medical Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he has been a member of the academic faculty since 1975, and was Chair of the Stanford University Faculty Senate from 2010-2011. Dr. Spiegel has more than 40 years of clinical and research experience studying psycho-oncology, stress and...

On this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, Dr. Hoye is joined by Dr. Ran Ambar. Dr. Ran D. Anbar, is a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and general pediatrician. He is a leader in field of clinical hypnosis, and has 20 years of experience treating children. He has also served as a professor of pediatrics and medicine and the director of pediatric pulmonology at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, for 21 years. Dr. Anbar also worked as a guest editor and...

Dr. Gary Elkins, PhD is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University and the Director of the Mind-Body Medicine Research Laboratory where he conducts research into mind-body interventions including hypnosis, mindfulness, and music for sleep, pain, and hot flashes. Dr. Elkins is the leading researcher and expert on hypnosis for hot flashes and sleep disturbances as well as other clinical applications. He is an Adjunct Professor, Texas A&M University College of Medicine...

Dr. Henry “Hank” Roane, Ph.D. is the Vice President of Clinical Services at Elemy. Elemy is a behavioral health company that provides care for children with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other issues that develop in childhood. Dr. Roane received his Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from Louisiana State University. His training and experiences have included the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and the Marcus Institute/Emory University...