Best Robby Scharf Podcasts (2024)

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EP 137 | Dr. Dana & Robby & Treva Scharf | Love Later in Life 1:04:14

24d ago1:04:14

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Treva Brandon Scharf and her husband, Robby Scharf, engage in an in-depth discussion with Dr. Dana about finding love later in life. Treva, an ICF-certified dating and relationship coach, is the author of "Done Being Single: A Late Bloomer’s Guide to Love." She also maintains a blog on successful relationships and, together with Robby, hosts a podc…

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EP 139 | Dr. Dana & Lisa Moschini | Schizophrenia 1:07:19

3h ago1:07:19

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Lisa Moschini, a leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia, joins Dr. Dana for an in-depth discussion on this challenging condition. As the Clinical Director of Sanctuary Centers, a facility dedicated to treating the severely mentally ill, Lisa shares her insights on the importance of early intervention, stating, "Early interve…

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S2 E42 - PAC Up Your Troubles 29:18

16h ago29:18

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Send us a Text Message. After dream and real-life encounters with the fractured state of politics these days, our hosts welcome lobbyist (or consultant) Stan Walsh, who shows us the true vlaue of political involvement, rounded to the nearest $100. Stan seems to have a role in just about every PAC covering almost every issue. Of late he has been buy…

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EP 138 | Dr. Dana & Amy Rideg | Somatic Experiencing 1:01:27

1d ago1:01:27

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This method of healing trauma is both effective and powerful, targeting the resolution of stress, shock, and trauma that build up in our bodies and nervous system. According to Amy Rideg, an expert on Somatic Experiencing, "The SE approach releases traumatic shock, which is key to transforming patterns that get stuck and impact people’s daily life.…

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S2 E41 - PharmaBrute Expands! 20:57

3d ago20:57

20:57

Send us a Text Message. In an uncharacteristically introspective moment, our hosts talk about the "what ifs" of life and begin to worry that they will have regrets, which will lead to more worry and more regrets, and...their guest, Harold Houseman, founder and president of PharmaBrute, shows them a way that science may alleviate those regrets. Jeff…

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S2 E40 -Granny Fanny 28:30

14d ago28:30

28:30

Send us a Text Message. Spurred on by lingering nostalgia and pessimistic medical reports about Jeff's Granny Fanny, Steve flies Granny in for one last appearance on her favorite podcast. Granny doesn't say much but still struggles with digestive issues,at least for a lot of the program. Jeff loses himself in family memories and some additional dru…

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S2 E39 - Robbie "Smash" Davis: World Record for Accidents 25:28

26d ago25:28

25:28

Send us a Text Message. Thinking back to last season when they hosted Bob "Crash" Davis, our hosts invited Crash's son, Robbie "Smash" Davis, who is on his own record-setting pace after surviving 58 crashes this year alone. Smash has some difficulty, after 58 hits to the head, but seems to enjoy himself and takes a very productive nap, wherever he …

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EP 136 | Dr. Dana & Julian Gresser | Resilience 1:03:52

23d ago1:03:52

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Julian's Book: How The Leopard Changed Its Spots Julian Gresser is an international environmental and public interest lawyer, professional negotiator, and recognized expert on Japan. "It's important to have the ability to turn adversity to advantage" Julian Gresser and Dr. Dana discuss the principles of mastering the skill of integral resilience..T…

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S2 E38 - The Re-Return of Dr. Rhinostein 31:08

1M ago31:08

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Send us a Text Message. In Jeff's never ending quest to make some things larger and some things smaller, this episode combines the results of a "membership drive," (if you know what I mean) and the results of Dr. Rhinostein's nose job. Things went so well that NBC contacted Jeff about a reunion. Dr. Rhinostein let us know he is open for business, a…

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EP 135 | Dr. Dana & Claudia Chotzen | The Dark Room 1:06:21

1M ago1:06:21

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"I have a voice that was taken away from me as a child" Claudia Chotzen and Dr. Dana discuss Claudia's heroic journey overcoming severe childhood abuse. Claudia published a book "The Dark Room" This book is a detailed account of severe emotional and sexual abuse that she suffered at the hands of her mother.…

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S2 E37 - The Return of Dr. Rhinostein 31:36

1M ago31:36

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Send us a Text Message. A conversation that started with nostalgia for the "good old days" ended with a memory of that famous episode with Dr. Will Rhinostein, the plastic surgeon who gave Jeff Jennifer Aniston's nose during an extended surgery at an Omaha motel. Of course, once it was in their heads they had to hear the episode. And so will you wh…

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EP 134 | Dr. Dana & Catherine Weissenberg | Miracles & Resillience 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

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Catherine Weissenberg and Dr. Dana discuss the transformative power of self-love and its role in healing. Confronting his mortality, Dr. Dana relies on faith and self-love to recover from severe medical trauma.

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S2 E36 - Celebrity Garbage 29:09

2M ago29:09

29:09

Send us a Text Message. After seeing him on a public access cable show at the car repair place, Steve invites Blaine Struthers to the show. Blaine focuses on collecting and selling celebrity garbage, and they discuss the many celebrities who have thrown away interesting and valuable things. Of course, two of those celebrities are Steve and Jeff the…

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EP 133 | Dr. Dana & Gemma Serenity | Abuse Survivor 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

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"I believed that I deserved to be physically and emotionally abused because I was a bad person" Gemma Serenity and Dr. Dana discuss in detail Gemma's experiences of physical and emotional abuse during her childhood and young adulthood. She attributes her courage to leave her first and second abusive marriages to her faith in God. Now, Gemma is in a…

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S2 E35 - Furries R Us 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

Send us a Text Message. Lovers of all furry creatures, Steve and Jeff welcome Kitty Carlyle, a cat lover who shows our hosts the true way to understand our pets. Kitty discusses her club, which Steve and Jeff plan on joining and then not going to any meetings. Jeff blocks out most of a week at the groomer. Steve is excited to take his cats to the p…

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EP 132 | Dr. Dana & Justine Hamilton | Resilience 59:26

2M ago59:26

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Resilience is a combination of faith and courage. Justine Hamilton and Dr. Dana explore the concept of resilience and where it comes from. Facing a serious medical issue, Dr. Dana describes how resilience plays a part in his life.

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S2 E34 - You Dream What You Eat 30:37

2M ago30:37

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Send us a Text Message. Always pushing the boundaries of literacy and knowledge, our hosts dive head first into the deep connections between food and dreams by hosting trad wife and author Mara Schmidt, whose new book "You Dream What You Eat" shows people how to curate their dreams by simply eating the right foods. Listeners will love the descripti…

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EP 131 | Dr. Dana & Special Guest: Dr. Bob Nagy | OCD 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

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"People with OCD often feel embarrassed and shamed by the symptoms of this disorder" Dr. Bob Nagy returns to the podcast to discuss Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. He defines the behaviors that characterize OCD and the treatment options. Dr. Nagy and Dr. Dana site patient case examples that illustrate the link between trauma and OCD.…

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S2 E33 - Tony Zigfield Speaks! Or...not... 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

Send us a Text Message. Our hosts revisit an interview with world famous author and motivational speaker Tony Zigfield, who Steve met while making a beeline for the men's room at Southern California's convenient Randolph Scott Airport. Money seems to be an issue as they navigate an interview chock full of quotable, memorable, and motivational plati…

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EP 130 | Dr. Dana, Sean Saperstein & Steve Francis | Entrepreneur 1:00:49

3M ago1:00:49

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"I never realized how much the experiences of my childhood affected the way I felt about myself" Steve Francis gives an in depth interview with Dr. Dana and his co host Sean Saperstein. Sean and Steve, both good friends and business associates, discuss the feeling of low self worth that result from physical abuse and alcoholism. Steve describes wor…

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S2 E32 - Would You Rather...? 26:53

3M ago26:53

26:53

Send us a Text Message. In a likely futile attempt to keep their minds sharp, Steve and Jeff play the fun game Would You Rather. Miss Clare joins the game and makes things much more immediate. Our hosts start the game on Sesame Street but wind up closer to Cloverfeld Lane. Jeff wants to take his salary in lottery tickets. Steve promises to watch th…

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EP 129 | Dr. Dana, Dr. Anthony Kar & Sean Saperstein | Imposter Syndrome 1:03:24

3M ago1:03:24

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Sean: "I compare my performance with others far too often" Anthony: I'm slowly getting less critical. I wish I wasn't so hard on myself" Sean Saperstein (Dana's son) and Anthony Kar have an in depth discussion with Dr. Dana about "imposter Syndrome" They both describe the negative, self-critical voice in their heads and how they are trying to overc…

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S2 E31 - Going Old School 29:54

3M ago29:54

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Send us a Text Message. Jeff convinces Steve that it's a wonderful thing to call people he hasn't talked to in years and renew friendships. Steve finds the true impact he had on people over the years and reaches an Epiphany or at least an Epiphany Eve. He even gives singing a shot but reverts to reciting lyrics. Jeff left to pour over his 23 & Me r…

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S2 E30 - Keith Richards: The Early Years 25:37

3M ago25:37

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Send us a Text Message. Spurred on by a discussion of the "In Memoriam" section of award shows, Steve and Jeff discuss Keith Richards and Jeff remembers seeing a documentary about his early life, which our hosts play for their listeners. Hosted by a pretentious yet pompous narrator, the documentary looks at people who were part of Keith's life as a…

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EP 128 | Dr. Dana & Bruce Giffin | Imposter Syndrome 1:02:39

3M ago1:02:39

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Bruce Giffin and Dr. Dana talk at length about Bruce's healing journey. After surviving a difficult childhood with a self centered mom, Bruce and his business partner ran a very successful building company. Overcoming imposter syndrome, allowed Bruce to survive and thrive.

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EP 127 | Dr. Dana & Idan Shpizer | 911 Restoration 1:04:55

3M ago1:04:55

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"I realized that I was sabotaging my success because of how I felt about myself." Idan Shpizear and Dr. Dana have a stimulating discussion about Idan's path to success. Idan realized that he was sabotaging his success because of the way he felt about himself. He spent time in psychoanalysis and dream interpretation to facilitate his healing. Idan i…

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S2 E29 - Vox Populi 26:02

3M ago26:02

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Send us a Text Message. In a wide ranging exploration on the topic of perspective, our hosts take callers' comments and questions to get a better feel for what the people want. Callers range from total strangers to almost total strangers. Miss Clare receives a special delivery. Steve is excited to revisit the glory days of the American Basketball A…

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EP 126 | Dr. Dana & Miri Offer | CEO of 911 Restoration 53:00

3M ago53:00

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"My faith has helped me through the darkest times" Miri Offer and Dr. Dana have an in depth discussion about the miracle that changed her life. She started at 911 Restoration and eventually became the CEO of this successful company. Changing the culture of this company to include emotional support for the people that lost their homes or business ma…

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S2 E 28 - Curb Your Poddy Part 2 34:15

3M ago34:15

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Send us a Text Message. Steve and Jeff take comedy to a serious level when they explore the multiple and sometimes conflicting layers of consciousness and reality, or at least that is how their guest Dr. Armand Leubethrewer described it in a later news conference. Our hosts treat us to stories of an imitation of an imitation, and then amaze us all …

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EP 125 | Dr. Dana & Cary Meadow | Trusting your Inner Voice 1:02:02

4M ago1:02:02

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Cary Meadow and Dr. Dana have an in depth discussion on miracles and how to trust your inner voice. Cary describes a potential life saving feeling that changed the course of his life..Trusting his inner voice made all of the difference.

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S2 E27 - Curb Your Poddy Part 1 26:32

4M ago26:32

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Send us a Text Message. Walking on a cloud after sweeping the prestigious 2024 Poddy Awards for excellence in podcasting, Steve and Jeff revisit one of the winning episodes. They bring on Dr. Armand Leubethrewer, Charles Foster Kane Professor of Histrionics and Sand Volleyball at Cathartic State University and author of the scholarly yet rarely rea…

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EP 124 | Dr. Dana & Teri Malinowski | Elephant Miracle 59:17

4M ago59:17

59:17

Teri Malinowski and Dr. Dana have a very inspiring discussion about the effect that meeting a baby elephant had on Teri's life. She never imagined that a trip to Thailand would be so meaningful and introduce her to love in such a powerful way.

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S2 E26 - The Inventor 26:29

4M ago26:29

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Send us a Text Message. In a stroke of good fortune, inventor Harold Thomas Johnson returns to discuss how he discovered static electricity, which led to multiple inventions to help the personal stress of millions of people. Steve and Johnny show some signs of strain in their working relationship, but maybe Steve pumps it up into more of an issue t…

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EP 123 | Dr. Dana | Miracles 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

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Dr. Dana describes a length , both the miracles that he has experienced and those that he has witnessed. Are these true miracles or just coincidences? It's up to you to determine...

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S2 E25 - Pretty...Pretty...Pretty Woman 24:34

4M ago24:34

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Send us a Text Message. Our hosts bring a dose of reality to Hollywood by interviewing Ms. Vivian Ward, the real person whose life was distorted into a confusion of Prostestant and prostitute by film producers. Her life has been a long series of events usurped by Hollywood., everything from toxic torts to odd partners and roommates. Ms. Ward hedges…

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S2 E24 - The End of Hostilities 25:09

4M ago25:09

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Send us a Text Message. Steve and Jeff attempt to interview Harold Thomas Johnson, who says he invented electricity in 1987, but a major negotiations coup by Miss Clare brings our hosts to their knees and they finally settle with their new producer. They wax nostalgically about this season with Miss Clare and remind listeners of pertinent facts the…

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EP 122 | Dr. Dana & Justine Hamilton | Four Day Forward Workshop 58:06

4M ago58:06

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"I feel a strong calling to be of service. This workshop is the beginning of a much more deliberate plan to help women heal" Justine Hamilton and Dr. Dana speak at length about Justine's upcoming women's workshop. She is making a devotion to help women resolve trauma and lead more fulfilling lives. Justine describes a lifetime of feeling the need t…

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EP 121 | Dr. Dana & Cole Napoli | Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis 1:07:16

5M ago1:07:16

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"Most people don't understand what it's like to have bi-polar illness" Cole Napoli bravely discusses the difficulties of having bi-polar disorder. He and Dr. Dana have an in depth discussion of the disorder itself and the prejudice he has encountered. His experience being bi-polar is both inspirational and enlightening.…

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S2 E23 - Dr. Xenia Goldfarb Redux 30:19

5M ago30:19

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Send us a Text Message. On the occasion of Steve's dad's 90th birthday, our hosts wax nostalgic and think about genetics, which of course brings to mind their Season One show with Paleo-Geneticist Dr. Xenia Goldfarb. Dr. Goldfarb discusses how humanity was a mistake, and why we should be nice to cats. Jeff makes a slow recovery from his first in a …

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EP 120 | Dr. Dana & Dr. Nagy | Bipolar Disorder 1:00:57

5M ago1:00:57

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"It's important to start medication as soon as possible when diagnosed with bipolar illness." Dr. Robert Nagy, an expert in Bipolar disorder discusses the diagnosis and treatment of this serious illness. Dr. Nagy has years of experience in helping his patients manage the ups and downs of this diagnosis.…

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S2 E22 - The Richest Man in the World 27:49

5M ago27:49

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Send us a Text Message. Steve and Jeff welcome the world's richest man...well, at least the richest man's sock puppet, although the man himself makes a cameo appearance. Our hosts lose ownership of the show but through tenacity and high liabilities they are able to get the show back. The sock puppet is concerned about this year's monsoon season. Je…

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EP 119 | Dr. Dana & Josiah Hamilton | The Loss of a Parent 1:01:29

5M ago1:01:29

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Josiah Hamilton and Dr. Dana discuss Josiah's journey watching his mother die from cancer. He describes at length the sadness and difficulty he experienced going through this process. He left us with: Don't every let words go unspoken

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S2 E21 - Mystery Guest - Cat Juggler 27:26

5M ago27:26

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Send us a Text Message. Steve and Jeff prove that nostalgia ain't what it used to be by re-enacting a "mystery challenger" segment of an old What's My Line show. Of course, they booked the guest and she was right in front of them so a good part of the mystery was missing. The "mystery challenger" was Doris Day (not that one) a cat juggler. Doris ta…

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EP 118 | Dr. Dana & Gwen Dawson | Caregiving for a loved one with Dementia 1:07:41

5M ago1:07:41

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Gwen's advice: "Do not argue, reason or explain in the moment when you are working with someone with dementia." Gwen Dawson and Dr. Dana have an in-depth discussion about dementia. Gwen lost her mother and is losing her husband to this debilitating condition. She provides both practical advice and emotional vulnerability in the podcast episode.…

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S2 E20 - Bad Luck is Not Funny 24:45

5M ago24:45

24:45

Send us a Text Message. Steve and Jeff take a break from being funny to embark on a serious yet philosophical view of bad luck as a concept. Their guest, Billie Cosby, details her life-long struggle with bad luck and everyone feels something. Steve swears off eating potatoes. Jeff is hungry enough to eat half a pie baked by Aunt Bea. Johnny bets th…

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EP 117 | Dr. Dana & Erica Victor | Medical Social Worker, Caregivers & Caregiving 58:49

6M ago58:49

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"Family dynamics in caring for the elderly can be very complicated." Dr. Dana interviews Erica Victor, a licensed clinical social worker, about the psychological issues that families face when caring for the sick and elderly. She describes in detail the common problems that she encounters in her role as a caregiver.…

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S2 E19 - Crash Davis Missing!! 28:36

6M ago28:36

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Send us a Text Message. Bob "Crash" Davis, the survivor of 17 plane crashes, is reported missing over Lake Michigan, and our hosts recall his interview from last season. The parrot scheduled for this episode will re-appear at a later date. Steve gets some good travel tips and is suddenly hungry for almonds. Jeff champions transportation accident eq…

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Should I Stay or Should I Go? 46:12

6M ago46:12

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If you’ve ever overstayed your welcome in a bad relationship, or struggled with when to call it quits, therapist and author Crystal Jackson knows why: Childhood trauma, low self-esteem, abandonment issues, anxious attachment, even love addiction, could be to blame. Should you stay or should you go? Should you hang in and work things out, or pack it…

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EP 116 | Dr. Dana & Justine Hamilton | Lying Part 3 - Justine's Story 1:03:05

6M ago1:03:05

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"I grew up not believing that I mattered to anyone" Justine Hamilton and Dr. Dana discuss the lies that Justine learned to tell herself as a child. Two of these lies were very damaging to her self-esteem. The first lie was that she didn't matter to anyone. The second was that she had to take care of everything in her life.…

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S2 E18 - Dr. D. 22:43

6M ago22:43

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Send us a Text Message. In an attempt to be bare and balanced in their coverage of medical issues, Steve and Jeff host a highly paid medical professional, Dr. D., who by his own admission is the most important person on Earth. Pronunciation still eludes them however. Dr. D discusses his book "I Didn't Go to Medical School for my Health," and diagno…

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