Best Christine Matus Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 39 | The Missing Will: Aretha Franklin's Estate 23:39

1M ago23:39

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In this episode of Law & Pop Culture, Christine and Kristine delve into the intricate and dramatic saga of Aretha Franklin’s estate. Five years after the Queen of Soul’s passing, the battle over her estimated $18 million estate nears resolution. The episode explores the complexities and legal challenges posed by the discovery of two wills: a handwr…

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Monmouth County Estate planning lawyer - The Matus Law Group - (732) 785-4453 5:25

4M ago5:25

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Our team at The Matus Law Group, based in Monmouth County, New Jersey, commits to guiding clients in the process of comprehensive estate planning aligned with their goals. With over two decades of experience, we offer empathetic legal counsel and services, aiming to protect and oversee our clients' legacies with a blend of personal care and thoroug…

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Episode 38 | Endless Estate Battles: Prince 22:13

4M ago22:13

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In this episode of Law & Pop Culture, we go back to a topic we've already discussed but this time with the latest updates. In January 2024 a new lawsuit was filed by L. Londell McMillan and Charles Spicer, managers of Prince Legacy LLC, the holding company that oversees half of Prince's estate. This lawsuit alleges that four of Prince's family memb…

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Episode 37 | Updates are Essential: Kobe Bryant's Estate 22:58

5M ago22:58

22:58

Welcome to Law & Pop Culture, a podcast in which we talk about the trials and tribulations of celebrity Estate Planning. In this compelling episode, attorneys Kristine Carranceja-Gurski and Christine Matus delve into the crucial importance of keeping estate plans up to date. Focused on the untimely passing of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, the epis…

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Episode 36 | The Importance of Trusts: Matthew Perry's Estate 26:50

5M ago26:50

26:50

Welcome to another episode of Law & Pop Culture, this time we are discussing the details of Matthew Perry's estate plan after his unexpected death in October 2023. Luckily it is clear that he had expert guidance and he is one of the celebrities who gets a 10/10 on our Estate Planning scale: he had a Trust in place. Listen to the full episode to lea…

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Episode 35 | Conservatorships 101: Britney Spears' Memoir 22:00

7M ago22:00

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On this Law & Pop Culture episode, we are revisiting the first episode of the podcast in which we talked about Britney Spears' Conservatorship (or Guardianship as it is known in NJ) and the legal battle she undertook to revoke it. This time around we get a fresh new perspective on how she ended up under this Conservatorship thanks to her Memoir: Th…

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Episode 34 | Succession: Real-Life Pt. 2 24:20

8M ago24:20

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Welcome to the fourth episode of Season 4! This time we will have a slight change in our format and will focus only on discussing a real-life case. We will discuss Rupert Murdoch’s Succession Plan from the highly successful News Corp. Murdoch's oldest son Lachlan will be taking over as the sole chair of News Corp and Fox. The 52-year-old congratula…

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Episode 33 | Bequests on Wills: Emma & Leona Helmsley 25:56

9M ago25:56

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In the final episode of our Jane Austen special, we are discussing the 2020 Emma starring Anna Taylor-Joy, later we talk about Real Estate mogul Leona Helmsley. What do these two women have in common? Bequests on Wills. Bequests are petitions made in these estate planning documents that condition how the assets are to be distributed, in Helmsley's …

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Episode 32 | Squandering Inheritances: Persuasion & Whitney Houston's Estate 27:28

10M ago27:28

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On our second episode, we are back with the Jane Austen theme where we talk about another one of her classics: Persuasion. This time the movie came out in 2022 starring Dakota Johnson as the protagonist Anne, and Cosmo Jarvis as her love interest Captain Wentworth. The movie talks about what can happen when one does not correctly handle their inher…

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Episode 31 | Multiple Heirs: Sense & Sensibility and Barry White 26:32

10M ago26:32

26:32

Welcome to the 4th season of Law & Pop Culture! This season we are dedicating the first 4 episodes to one of the greats of literature: Jane Austen. In this episode, we will discuss the book-turned movie called Sense and Sensibility starring Kate Winslet, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, and romcom heartthrob Hugh Grant. Besides being a love story it al…

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Episode 30 | Another Succession story: The Getty Family 31:44

1y ago31:44

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In the final episode of season 3, we are going back to talking about Succession Planning and how the ultra-rich do it, and of course, the drama that can come from having all that money. We discuss the first episode of the 2017 tv show TRUST, which details the unraveling of the Getty Family and that famous kidnapping. Later in the episode, we contin…

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Plot Twists in Estate Planning: Mr. Deeds and The Presley’s 27:55

1y ago27:55

27:55

In this episode titled Plot Twists in Estate Planning, we’ll be talking about what happens when a rightful heir comes forward, or when the person who is supposed to administer the estate gets replaced without their knowledge! We start with our movie starring Adam Sandler and Winona Rider: Mr. Deeds. Later in the episode, we discuss the dispute over…

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Episode 29 | Elder Care and Family Conflicts: Hanging Up & Sumner Redstone 36:55

1y ago36:55

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This week we are once again talking about Elder Care and the conflicts that can cause in families. Let’s start with our movie. It is called Hanging Up and stars rom-com darlings Diane Keaton and Meg Ryan, and Phoebe from Friends herself Lisa Kudrow. Later in the episode, we discuss the drama behind another media mogul whose Estate ends up in an epi…

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Divorce and Asset Protection | A simple favor & Bruce Willis/Demi Moore 30:11

1+ y ago30:11

30:11

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about protecting your assets through a divorce or separation, and how the actions may change depending on how amicable or nasty that process is. We begin with the movie: A Simple Favor starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, in which there are some questionable actions from one of our protagonists in regard …

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Wealthy Estates and its Heirs: Bernard and Doris & Brooke Astor 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

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In this episode we talk about Undue influence, very large Estates, and the legal consequences of taking advantage of the elderly. First we discuss the movie Bernard and Doris starring Susan Sarandon as Doris and Ralph Fiennes as Bernard, in which Doris is a decadent Hollywood star and Bernard her new butler who ends up being her sole heir! After, w…

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Conditions on Wills: The Bachelor & Mark Gruenwald 27:48

1+ y ago27:48

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Welcome back to the second half of the third season of the podcast! On this episode, we will discuss Conditions on Wills. Some of them can be Conditional gifts, these are often referred to as 'contingent gifts' as they rely on the occurrence of the specified contingency. Which is exactly what happens in the movie The Bachelor in which Jimmie finds …

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Where is The Will: Flo Jo & The Greatest Inheritance 25:50

1+ y ago25:50

25:50

In this episode of Let's Discuss, Law and Pop Culture we will talk about what happens when you create an Estate Plan and have a Will in place but for whatever reason, your beneficiaries can't find it. First, we discuss the movie The Greatest Inheritance starring Mena Suvari, which tells the story of 4 estranged siblings who come home after their mo…

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Failing To Plan Ahead: Death at a Funeral & Judy Garland 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

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In this episode, we are talking about different scenarios that can happen if we fail to plan ahead, think of them as warnings of what you DON’T want to happen. First, we talk about the movie Death at a Funeral starring Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Zoe Saldana, Chris Rock, Danny Glover, Martin Lawrence, Peter Dinklage, Luke Wilson, and James Marsden, a …

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No Will & Underage Children: Lilo & Stitch and Kurt Cobain 26:25

1+ y ago26:25

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On this episode of Let's Discuss: Pop Culture and Law, we talk about the importance of having a proper plan in place when you have underage children and some things that can go wrong when you don't have it. We start the episode by talking about our first animated film in the podcast: Lilo & Stitch, which besides being about a little girl and her pe…

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Estate Planning & Non-Profits: The First Wives Club and The Paul Newman Foundation 27:18

1+ y ago27:18

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Welcome to the THIRD season of our podcast Let’s Discuss, Law and Pop Culture, in this space we talk about movies and celebrity cases that deal with Estate Planning matters and discuss if that really happens in real life or what they could have done instead. We are starting this season with a topic we have yet to touch on: Non-Profits and Foundatio…

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Estate Planning for Children with a Disability | The Other Sister & Colin Farrell 24:07

2y ago24:07

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This week we will be talking about the type of matters The Matus Law Group is known for: Special Needs Estate Planning. First, we’ll begin with the 1999 movie The Other Sister, starring Juliette Lewis, Diane Keaton, and Sarah Paulson, in which Carla (Juliette Lewis) has a mental disability but that doesn't stop her from wanting to break free from h…

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Succession: Fiction and Real-life | Succession & The Arnault Family 30:57

2y ago30:57

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This week we are once again tackling the topic of Succession Planning, which is the process businesses should go through as it determines what would happen to the business if the owner were to pass away suddenly, become incapacitated, or retire. First, we discuss a very talked about TV show that is currently heading to its 4th season. This show is …

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Family Disputes and Large Estates | Steal Big, Steal Little & Jimi Hendrix 32:56

2y ago32:56

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This week we are talking about big Estates and the family disputes that can arise, which are sometimes motivated by greed such as in the movie Steal Big Steal Little starring Andy Garcia who plays twins! Later in the episode, we move on to Jimi Hendrix’s Estate and the disputes that arose between his father and brother in a litigation process that …

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Multiple Beneficiaries: Greedy & B.B. King 25:54

2y ago25:54

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In this week's episode, we will be talking about what happens when a person has many beneficiaries, which could result in nasty family disputes. First, we talk about the movie Greedy (1993) starring Kirk Douglas and Michael J. Fox, which centers around a very wealthy man and the fight between his nieces and nephews to be his heirs while he's still …

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Marriage and Asset Protection: Adams Family Values & Anna Nichol Smith 24:45

2y ago24:45

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This week we will be talking about the tricky situation of protecting your assets from spouses when you have a big network. First, we will talk about the Addams Family sequel called The Addams Family Values which deals with Fester's new marriage raising suspicions around his new bride's intentions. Later in the episode, we discuss the case that too…

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Episode 15 | Dying Intestate 28:39

2y ago28:39

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In this episode, we discuss the perils of dying intestate. Intestate means that you die without a will. In New Jersey, if you die without a valid will in place, your estate is subject to what is called intestate succession, or the way the state has decided your estate will be distributed. We first talk about 1947’s movie The Ghost and Mrs. Muir: a …

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Episode 14 | When Business Meets Family: House of Gucci & The Gucci Family 22:53

2+ y ago22:53

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In this episode, we have a double feature for you: The 2021 movie House of Gucci and the real-life Gucci Family. The movie did a great job of portraying the drama between the family members but we want to delve deeper into the other side of this drama: Succession Planning. We will discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly in the Gucci Family's Estate…

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Who’s your kid’s guardian? Modern Family & Michael Jackson 24:38

2+ y ago24:38

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In this episode, we are veering off from our standard format. Instead of discussing a movie, we will be talking about a comedy show that ran for 11 years and won multiple Emmy’s during its first years. We are talking about Modern Family, which believe it or not has actually touched on several Estate Planning topics throughout its eleven seasons. If…

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Protecting our Children: Gifted & Heath Ledger 21:17

2+ y ago21:17

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In Estate Planning, one of the main objectives is to protect your loved ones if something were to happen to you, and when there are minor children involved that makes the situation more delicate. In this episode, we’ll be talking about why it’s extremely important to make sure we appoint Legal guardians in our will so we can avoid a situation like …

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Elder Care: What They Had & Stan Lee 29:04

2+ y ago29:04

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We are back for Season 2! In our first episode of the season, we talk about Elder Care and the challenges that come with watching our parents age and having to make decisions about their care. We discuss the 2019 movie What They Had starring Hillary Swank, Michael Shannon, Blythe Danner, and Robert Foster as a family grappling with the mother's bat…

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Succession Planning: This is Where I Leave You and The Murdochs 20:07

2+ y ago20:07

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Our first season has come to an end and we are closing it out with a bang! We are discussing the in’s and out’s of Succession Planning. Though one might think only the extremely wealthy have to worry about this (and we do cover that area in talking about media mogul Rupert Murdoch), Succession Planning is important for everyone who owns a business,…

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Estate Tax Nightmares: James Gandolfini and People Like Us 27:31

2+ y ago27:31

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This week we are talking about taxes and multiple beneficiaries, and how it is imperative that you consider everything that could go wrong. We’re talking about the movies People Like Us, starring Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde, and Michelle Pfeiffer in a family estate planning drama involving secret half-sisters and 150 000 inheritance i…

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Victims of Undue Influence? The Grand Budapest Hotel & Tony Curtis 21:06

2+ y ago21:06

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Last month was Estate Planning National Week. Part of getting your Estate Plan in order means taking a look at your current EP and updating the necessary elements. But perhaps you could take a few pointers on what NOT to do when you update yours, number one being, don’t pull the carpet from under your family’s feet by disowning them because that ma…

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Simplistic Estate Planning: The Addams Family & Jim Morrison 28:08

2+ y ago28:08

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We’re back and we are coming back with a Halloween-themed episode. We will be talking about the 1991 classic The Addams Family movie, which, believe it or not, deals with some estate planning themes. To accompany this movie we will talk about another iconic figure: Jim Morrison, leading man of The Doors who unfortunately died too young. What brings…

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The Tribulations of Caring For Our Elders: The Savages & Nichelle Nichols 26:13

3y ago26:13

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In this episode, we are talking about a very sensitive topic which is: how do we care for our elders when they are no longer able to do it themselves? For anyone who has had to go through this family situation, I’m sure you know that there is a deeply emotional and compassionate aspect to it, but there is also a legal point of view which, if implem…

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Can You Inherit a Baby? 21:52

3y ago21:52

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Welcome back to episode 5 of Let’s Discuss, a Pop Culture and Law Podcast. In episode 5 we talk about an 80’s classic written by the all-time queen of romcoms Nancy Meyers and starring Diane Keaton: Baby Boom. Keaton plays a take on the American yuppie: a successful and workaholic no-nonsense businesswoman who has the surprise of her life when she …

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Family Disputes, Greed and Guardianships: Rain Man and Casey Kasem 27:26

3y ago27:26

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For episode number four, we have a very interesting theme for you: when requests for guardianships get tangled up with family disputes, economic interests and sometimes, sadly, elder abuse. To support this episode we talk about a movie classic: Rain Man (1988) starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, two brothers who go on a cross country journey af…

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"Holograms" in Estate Planning: Knives Out and Aretha Franklin 36:49

3y ago36:49

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The theme for this episode are holographic wills, which is the official term for wills that the deceased drafts by hand. These type of wills are only valid in some states, New Jersey included, but in order to be accepted and probated by the court there are several requirements like: It has to be written by hand, signed and dated by the decedent, th…

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Wills Edition 32:22

3y ago32:22

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Welcome to The Matus Law Group's new Pop Culture & Law Podcast. Hosted by Christine Matus and Kristine Carranceja-Gurski. In the second episode, Christine and Kristine discuss the Good, the Bad and the Ugly about setting up a comprehensive Estate Plan and in contrast, failing to do so. To support this theme, they will discuss the 2011 Oscar-winning…

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Guardianship Limits: The Britney and Marla Stories 31:52

3y ago31:52

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Our first episode is now available! In this episode, Christine and Kristine discuss what are Guardianships and Conservatorships, what are the limits to these, how far the Courts can go, and how we can take protective measures to avoid being in one without our consent. To support this theme, they will discuss Netflix's movie I Care A Lot, starring R…

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Dr. Judy Investigates: The Makings of a Psychopath 48:18

3y ago48:18

48:18

In this episode of Supercharged Life, Dr. Judy continues her popular series Forensics: Dr. Judy Investigates by delving into the makings of a psychopath. Dr. Judy explains what a psychopath is and why this concept is so misunderstood. She explores how some of the most infamous serial killers in history got away with committing horrific crimes and e…

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Codependency Healing Masterclass 51:42

3y ago51:42

51:42

In this episode of Supercharged Life, Dr. Judy takes you through her codependency healing masterclass to shatter unhelpful attachment patterns build truly satisfying and healthy relationships! You may be surprised that up to 90% of people show some codependency traits – but is codependency behaviors all bad all the time? Dr. Judy uncovers the roots…

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Supercharge Inventive Thinking with Drone Pioneer George Matus 49:37

3y ago49:37

49:37

Did you know that inventive thinking is one of the most important characteristics you can cultivate? In this fascinating episode of Supercharged Life, Dr. Judy explains why this is a life-changing skill that can help you to achieve success and fulfillment, and how to combat the fears and self-doubt that stop many of us from tapping into our inner i…

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The Life Changing Practice of Self-Compassion 48:39

3+ y ago48:39

48:39

Self-compassion is a skill you can practice and research shows tremendous positive outcomes! Today on SuperCharged Life, Dr. Judy gives you all the tools you need to begin your perfectly tailored self-compassion practice today! Self-compassion is often misunderstood and gets a bad rap. Dr. Judy debunks common self-compassion myths, reviews the stat…

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Success Habits and Self-Development Fun with Will Moore 53:32

3+ y ago53:32

53:32

On this episode of Supercharged Life, Dr. Judy uncovers the secret of creating success habits in your life with serial entrepreneur, life coach, speaker and happiness expert Will Moore. Will Moore shares his fascinating personal story of growing up with an alcoholic, abusive mother, struggling throughout his childhood, feeling suicidal as a young m…

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Are You Happy? Surprising facts about the science and art of happiness 46:44

3+ y ago46:44

46:44

Today on SuperCharged Life, Dr. Judy asks the critical question “Are you Happy?” What you don’t know about happiness might surprise you. Dr. Judy dedicates this entire episode to teaching you about the art and science of happiness and giving you valuable tools to start feeling happier today. Play the Happiness Fact vs Myth Game, and learn about the…

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Dr. Judy Answers Your Burning Questions and Shares a Foolproof Mental Health Wellness Plan 51:12

3+ y ago51:12

51:12

In this special episode, Dr. Judy wraps up her special clinical and forensic psychology coverage into the case behind the popular Netflix series “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel” by tackling all of your burning questions, from what a forensic psychologist does, deconstructing cyberbullying and one easy way to build empathy, lingering …

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Behind Netflix's Crime Scene with award-winning director Joe Berlinger 53:39

3+ y ago53:39

53:39

Dr. Judy is thrilled to launch her exclusive new special edition podcast series “Forensics: Dr. Judy Investigates” where she uses her expertise as a forensic psychologist to uncover the psychology behind some of the most talked-about cases in the nation, beginning with the case explored in the hugely popular Netflix series “Crime Scene: The Vanishi…

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Forensics: Dr Judy Investigates – Netflix’s Crime Scene - Part 1 49:32

3+ y ago49:32

49:32

Dr. Judy is thrilled to launch her exclusive new special edition podcast series “Forensics: Dr. Judy Investigates” where she uses her expertise as a forensic psychologist to uncover the psychology behind some of the most talked-about cases in the nation. On this episode of Supercharged Life, Dr. Judy launches her first 3-episode installment of this…

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Stop Self-Sabotage with Dr. Judy, Gretchen Christine Rossi & Slade Smiley! 1:14:51

3+ y ago1:14:51

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You won’t want to miss this special crossover episode with another fantastic team from the Stage 29 podcast family. On this episode of Supercharged Life, Dr. Judy shares the hilarious, personal, and uncensored conversation she had with Gretchen Christine Rossi and Slade Smiley on their hugely popular and always unpredictable podcast Knot Too Taboo.…

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