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Bringing Lessons of Singlehood to Marriage
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Freedom, independence and self-exploration are some of the benefits of being single. How can you hold onto these positives while also being in a committed relationship? Dick’s guests are Diana Gasperoni, LCSW-R and Founder of Be.Well. Psychotherapy Group and Ednisha Saulsbury, LCSW specializing in in couples therapy. The post Bringing Lessons of Si…
What happens when a woman strikes back and kills her abuser? What can these acts teach us about domestic abuse? Dick’s guest is Dr. Darald Hanusa, a University of Wisconsin-Madison lecturer, practitioner, trainer and expert in domestic violence. The post Why Women Kill appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.…
Dick’s guest, clinical psychologist who has specialized in personality disorders for over 40 years, Dr. James McGloin, discusses his thoughts and opinions on the behavior of Donald Trump post election. Heather Cox Richardson covers the political aspect of Trump’s behavior in her blog post December 21, 2020. The post Narcissistic Collapse and Donald…
How can you manage the pain of grief and how can you move through these traumas and losses with growth and understanding? Dick’s guest Edy Nathan, psychologist and grief recovery expert, is the author of Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery Through Trauma and Loss. The post Grief appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.…
Dick’s guest, Dr. Ken Robbins, adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and past Medical Director of Psychiatry at Mendota Mental Health Institute, explains what determines an outcome of not guilty by reason of insanity and what treatment follows. The post Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity appeare…
Dick’s guest, Founder and CEO of Choose People Kris Boesch, explains why closeness and intimacy between employees leads to a more successful organization and how to achieve it. The post Intimacy in the Workplace appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with Dick Goldberg
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. The post Lessons About Life appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.…
What are the three types of cyberbullies? Which is the most dangerous to its victims psychologically? Dick’s guest, Dr. Michael Nuccitelli is a licensed psychologist who has volunteered his time and services to help victims of cyberbullying. The post Profile of the Cyberbully appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.…
Online bullying is significant in its frequency and the harm it can do to its victims. Dick’s guest, Dr. Michael Nuccitelli is licensed psychologist who has volunteered his time and services to help victims of cyberbullying. The post Cyberbullying appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with Dick Goldberg
How to enrich your life by nourishing your relationship with yourself. Dick’s guest is Kim Olver, Founder and President of Coaching for Excellence and the author of several books including Choosing Me Now: Letting go of what doesn’t work to make room for what does and Secrets of Happy Couples. The post A Healthy Relationship with Yourself appeared …
What are the true secrets for a happy and fulfilling marriage? Dick’s guest is Kim Olver, Founder and President of Coaching for Excellence and the author of several books including Secrets of Happy Couples. The post The Keys to a Happy Marriage appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with Dick Goldberg
How can we know when people are lying or how they truly feel about us? Dick’s guest, Dr. Dan Hill, is Founder and President of Sensory Logic and author of Famous Faces Decoded: A Guidebook for Reading Others. The post Reading People appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with Dick Goldberg
Are payday loans necessarily abusive and destructive ways to get cash? What are the pros and cons of such loans? Dick’s guest Jessica Roulette is a staff attorney at Legal Action Wisconsin. The post Payday Loans appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with Dick Goldberg
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How Personality Affects Presidential Elections
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Do people vote for the policy or the personality of the candidate? Dick’s guest, Merrick Rosenberg is the co-founder of Take Flight Learning and the author of The Chameleon: Life-Changing Wisdom for Anyone with a Personality or Knows Someone Who Does. The post How Personality Affects Presidential Elections appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldb…
Kindness and love are not enough to make a marriage work. Sometimes looking out for number one can lead to a healthier twosome. Dick’s guest is Dr. Larry Larrabee, a psychologist with over 30 years of counseling experience. The post Applying Tough Love to Marriage appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.…
Can every job be meaningful and satisfying? How can you find fulfillment in even the most mundane jobs? Dick’s guest is Dr. Denis Collins, Professor of Business Ethics at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin. The post How to Find Joy in Your Job appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with Dick Goldberg
How can we take lessons and benefits from staying at home to improve our relationships and ourselves as we transition to a new normal? Dick’s guest is Katherine Jansen-Byrkit, Psychotherapist, LPC, MPH and author of River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness. The post Coming Out of Quarantine appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.…
There are some positives to the lockdown. What can we learn that will perhaps help us grow and become better? Dick’s guest, Patricia Clason, is a professional speaker, trainer, coach and author of Claim Your Unlimited Potential. The post Personal Growth During Lockdown appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.…
What the abused need to understand and know for self protection and survival during this crisis. Dick’s guest, Amber Ault is a Ph.D., MSW, clinical sociologist, teacher, trainer and author of The Five Step Exit. The post Domestic Abuse During Lockdown appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with Dick Goldberg
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Maintaining Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
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Dick’s guest is Katherine Jansen-Byrkit, Psychotherapist, LPC, MPH and author of River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness. The post Maintaining Your Mental Health During the Pandemic appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with Dick Goldberg
The number of suicides in America is growing dramatically and at the epicenter are the 24/7 suicide hotlines. How are those crisis calls handled? What can we learn to better help those around us who are in crisis? Dick’s guest is Hannah Flanagan, Director of Emergency Services at Journey Mental Health Center in Dane County, … Continue reading The S…
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Having both emotional intelligence and authenticity greatly enhance the likelihood of success in work and in relationships. Dick’s guest, Roger Wolkoff, is a motivational speaker who specializes in helping organizations train employees to realize their highest emotional intelligence. The post Emotional Intelligence & Authenticity appeared first on …
A psychologist suggests why the recent rise in depression and anxiety in today’s youth reflects current parenting style. Dick’s guest is Dr. Larry Larrabee, a psychologist with 30 plus years of practice specializing in children and families and the author of Satisfaction in Parenting. The post Skillful Parenting appeared first on Insights with Dick…
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Successfully Dealing with Negative People
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It’s a special skill to keep your cool around people who are cruel, obnoxious or just downright unpleasant. It can be done. Dick’s guest Dr. Tina Hallis, author of Sharpen Your Positive Edge and expert in positivity, shares her 5 steps to deal with negativity. The post Successfully Dealing with Negative People appeared first on Insights with Dick G…
Self esteem and self confidence are different. At the core of mental health and enjoying life is being comfortable in your own skin, i.e. self acceptance and self esteem. Dick’s guest is Dr. Carla Manly, Ph.D. and author of several books related to self esteem and self acceptance. The post Building Self Esteem appeared first on Insights with Dick G…
The overuse of pornography on the internet is wreaking havoc in some people’s lives and their marriages. Why do some people fall victim to porn addiction? What are the patterns of use and abuse? What can be done? Dick’s guest is Joshua Shea, a recovering porn and alcohol addict as well as an author, speaker … Continue reading Porn Addiction → The p…
Men are privileged but have their own psychological struggles. They live 5 years less than women and suicide 3 times more. What’s going on and how can men improve their mental health? Dick’s guest, Elaine Rosenberg is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who focuses on men’s issues in her private practice. The post Men’s Issues appeared first on …
Some people’s sexual identity does not fit heterosexual, gay, bisexual or transgender categories. What lies beyond that? Dick’s guest is Sam Troemel, a therapist at UW-Madison Mental Health Services specializing in the issues facing LGBT and beyond individuals. The post Beyond LGBT appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.…
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Our Broken Healthcare System & How to Fix It
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Dick’s guest Dr. Timothy Harrington, author of two books on healthcare in the United States, offers his take and solutions on repairing our broken healthcare system. The post Our Broken Healthcare System & How to Fix It appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with Dick Goldberg
What is the psychological profile of a mass killer? Why the rise in mass killings? What can be done to reduce these tragic events? Dick’s guest, psychologist Larry Larabee offers his perspective on these questions. The post The Mass Killer appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with Dick Goldberg
Is the quality of learning better in class or online? Who is best suited for online learning? Is it radically cheaper to get a degree this way? Dick’s guests are Dr. Denis Collins, Professor of Business Ethics at Edgewood College and John Hollenbeck, Ph.D., Senior Instructional Designer at University of Wisconsin Colleges Online. The post Pros & Co…
The life expectancy for Americans has gone down due to deaths from drug use and overdoses, killing more people than suicide or accidents. What are the recent changes in drug use and treatment? Dick’s guest is Dr. Michael Miller, a psychiatrist and past President and Board Chair of the American Society of Addiction Medicine as … Continue reading Dru…
A transgendered woman shares thoughts on training police departments and other organizations about transgender sensitivity as well as her life before and after her personal transition. Dick’s guest, Ginger Baier, is a Transgender Health Advocate at the OutReach LGBT Community Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The post Ginger: A Transgendered Story appe…
The average American black family has 1/12 the wealth of the average white family. Some of the reasons for this might surprise you or even shock you. Recently, Congress has taken up the issue of reparations. Dick’s guest, Kaleem Caire is a national leader in the K-12 movement. He is also a leader in the … Continue reading The Case for Reparations →…
Darcy Luoma, a coach’s coach and author of the Professional Life Coaching Certificate Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, shows us how to use coaching principles to coach ourselves to a more rewarding, fulfilling life. The post Be Your Own Coach to a Better Life appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.…
Human trafficking involves thousands of victims around the world, including the United States. Who are the perpetrators and victims of human trafficking? How can this happen? Dick’s guest is Nancy J. Hartwell, author of Harem Slave who first began investigating human trafficking worldwide after a friend was kidnapped and rumored to have been sold i…
Rich Gosse, author of nine books on dating, including The Donald Trump Syndrome: Why Women Choose the Wrong Men to Love, joins Dick to share insights into what you might not know about successfully dating today. The post The Dating Expert appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with Dick Goldberg
How can hospital chaplains help those patients receiving a terrible diagnosis? Can they comfort the non-believers in a health crisis? What life lessons can be gleaned from their experiences? Dick’s guest is Rabbi Yonasen Meadows, Senior Staff Chaplain at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The post Hospital Chaplains appeared first …
Dr. Alex Gee, Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Covenant Church in Madison, Wisconsin shares the everyday racism experienced by even the most accomplished African-Americans. He also describes how deep racism still remains embedded in our culture. The post Justified Anger of African-Americans appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.…
Author Gregory Kotsaftis shares how his prison and post-prison experience changed him as well as sharing first hand what is counter-productive in our criminal justice system. The post Lessons from a White Collar Criminal appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with 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. The post Finding Your Soulmate appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with 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. The post Hate Groups appeared first on Insights with 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. The post Racial Wealth Gap appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with 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. The post Public Defenders Today appeared first on Insights with Dick Goldberg.By Podcasts – Insights with Dick Goldberg