Best Wisdom W Barbara Podcasts (2024)

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Solving ADHD: Actually treating the cause, improvements, and differential diagnoses with Dr. Connie McReynolds PhD [Episode 136] 1:10:16

8d ago1:10:16

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Dr. Connie McReynolds, PhD has caused quite the stir in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and counseling as she has approached the ADHD and ADD diagnoses much differently than most practitioners. Rather than debating the nuances of "does someone HAVE ADHD or not", Dr. Connie has researched and utilized sophisticated Neurofeedback Assessments th…

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Preventing Relationship Dysfunction with Annual Relationship Check Ups with Dr. Edward James [Episode 135] 1:04:00

23d ago1:04:00

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Dr. Edward James III and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss the importance of using prevention methods in your relationship. Dr. Edward discussed many communication ideas for couples looking to repair or deepen their connection. Dr. Edward discusses his experience as a therapist and professor in this episode of the Intentional Clinician. In addition, Dr. E…

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Learning about Nonmonogamous Relationships and the Importance of Communication with Kelly Benzin LMSW and Brittani Decess LPC [Episode 134] 1:22:02

1M ago1:22:02

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Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Kelly Benzin LMSW and Brittani Decess LPC about Non-monogamous Relationships and the Importance of Communication. The conversation covers many aspects including: Myths and Facts of Non-monogamous Relationships, Important Terminology, Intersectionality, Judgements and Stereotypes, Cultural Bias, Intersectional Lens, Sa…

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How to Help Children with Anxiety and OCD in Small Steps with Dr. Stephen Whiteside, PhD, LP [Episode 133] 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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Paul Krauss MA LPC and Stephen Whiteside PhD, LP speak about how parents and caregivers can learn to play an important role in helping decrease anxiety and OCD symptoms in children. Stephen Whiteside has authored a new book entitled "Anxiety Coach: A Parent’s Guide to Treating Childhood Anxiety and OCD." Dr. Whiteside's book gives parents and careg…

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The Future of Violence Prevention and the National Violence Prevention Hotline [Episode 132] 38:42

2M ago38:42

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Paul Krauss MA LPC shares the unedited audio of his interview with NBC 12 News in Phoenix, AZ. Paul Krauss MA LPC was asked to give a few quotes about the growing violence that Phoenix is experiencing due to gangs of youths forming in the suburbs and beating up (and filming) other teenagers. NBC 12 was particularly interested in the National Violen…

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Face Truths, Make Sense, Deal with the Pain, and Move Forward w/ Merle Yost LMFT [Episode 131] 1:26:18

2M ago1:26:18

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Merle Yost, LMFT and Paul Krauss MA LPC speak about how to go beyond recovery from trauma, depression, and anxiety---and actually how to become empowered and live your life with enjoyment. Merle Yost is a major advocate for people going beyond the "unstuck" paradigm and owning their power as they move into their next phase of the journey. Merle bel…

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How Unhealthy Relationship Dynamics Contribute to Dysfunction, Injustices, and Traumas with Dr. Melanie Joy PhD [Episode 130] 1:10:10

3M ago1:10:10

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Dr. Melanie Joy, PhD speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about her new book How to End Injustice Everywhere: Understanding the Common Denominator Driving All Injustices. Melanie's How to End Injustice Everywhere shows the underlying denominator driving all types of injustice and provides an assessment of unjust structures and behaviors, as well as pract…

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How Categories in Schools Create Inequality w/ Dr. Emily Penner and Dr. Andrew Penner [Episode 129] 1:26:25

3M ago1:26:25

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From early labels like “kindergartner” or “English-language learner” to later designations such as “honor roll student,” how do categories assigned in school affect a young person’s life? Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Dr Emily K Penner and Dr Andrew M Penner about their new book “Schooled and Sorted: How Educational Categories Create Inequality.” …

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Healing from Child Abuse & Reuniting with Siblings After Foster Care w/ Barbara Lane [Episode 128] 1:32:56

4M ago1:32:56

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Barbara Lane speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about her extraordinary true story of living in the foster care system, suffering abuse, healing, and reuniting with her sisters after 43 years of separation. At three, orphan life with my sisters wasn't bad--it was basically all I knew. Love filled the void left by our parents. But our separation shatter…

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Relationship Programs and Couples Counseling for the LGBTQIA+ Community in Grand Rapids, MI with Brittani Decess, LLPC [Episode 127] 41:20

4M ago41:20

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Brittani Decess, LLPC speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about the importance of relationship counseling programs for the LGBTQIA+ community in the lives of those involved in a relationship as well as the community that surrounds them. Brittani and Paul discuss the current offerings of a Premarital & Commitment Relationship Counseling Program for LGBTQ…

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Premarital, Relationship Maintenance, and Couples Counseling Programs in Grand Rapids, MI with Brittani Decess, LLPC [Episode 126] 40:38

5M ago40:38

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Brittani Decess, LLPC speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about the importance of relationship counseling programs in the lives of those involved in a relationship as well as the community that surrounds them. Brittani and Paul discuss the current offerings of a Premarital Counseling Program and a Relationship Maintenance Counseling Program (for those w…

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Reconstructing your story after the trauma of losing a loved one to Suicide with Dr. Richard Brockman MD [Episode 125] 1:20:50

5M ago1:20:50

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This episode features Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Richard Brockman, MD in conversation about Dr. Brockman’s story of loss, healing, and piecing together the self. Psychiatrist, playwright, and survivor Richard Brockman delves into his childhood trauma in Life After Death: Surviving Suicide. This deeply personal exploration weaves loss, resilience, a…

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The Intersection of Trauma-Informed Care and Change in Greater Society w/ Laurie Belanger LCSWR [Episode 124] 1:17:22

6M ago1:17:22

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Paul Krauss MA LPC and Laurie Belanger LCSWR speak about the foundations of what Trauma-Informed Care really means in the context of our greater society, not just mental health practice or trauma therapy. Laurie and Paul discuss the intersections of Trauma-Informed Care and change in greater society This is a different way of approaching human beha…

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Is Religious Deconstruction Good for your Mental Health? w/ Dr. Ryan Lambros [Episode 123] 2:23:24

7M ago2:23:24

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Dr. Ryan Lambros and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss: Is Religious Deconstruction Good for your Mental Health? Deconstruction is the free act of valuing (evaluating) what was, experiencing what is, and holding a posture of curiosity moving forward. Some points to consider: A.The intention of this discussion is not to destroy a faith system. It’s not eve…

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Healing the Traumatized Brain (Mood, Memory, Behavior Changes & More) w/ Dr.Vaishnavi, MD, PhD [Episode 122] 1:08:34

7M ago1:08:34

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Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD is interviewed by Paul Krauss MA LPC about his new book Healing the Traumatized Brain: Coping after concussion and other brain injuries (co-authored by Vani Rao, MBBS, MD). If you are interested in the brain, brain injuries, neural plasticity, the various issues that brain injuries may cause, as well as how one may re…

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A New Paradigm of Trauma Counseling and How Expressive Writing Can Help w/ Duygu Balan, LPCC & Yener Balan, MD, DFAPA [Episode 121] 1:21:24

8M ago1:21:24

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Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks to trauma experts Duygu Balan, LPCC & Yener Balan, MD, DFAPA about how trauma counseling and treatment is changing as well as how expressive writing can help between sessions. They are the authors of Re-Write: A Trauma Workbook of Creative Writing and Recovery in Our New Normal. Re-Write is a comprehensive medical textbook…

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The Psychology of Horror (Movies & Books) with Katy Jaramillo, LPC, ATR [Episode 120] 56:48

9M ago56:48

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In this special episode, Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Katy Jaramillo LPC, ATR about the psychology of horror as a genre, why some people like being scared, what being scared can do to your nervous system and much more. Katy also discusses many types of horror genres, the sociology of horror, and the fear/stress cycle that can occur due to reading …

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Are you Sober Curious? How Tim Westbrook left drugs and alcohol and now helps others recover [Episode 119] 56:02

10M ago56:02

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Tim Westbook and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss the multiple elements of working to get sober, treatment options, and Tim's personal story of difficulties and recovery. Tim and Paul discuss the recovery community in Phoenix, AZ and engage in a discussion about the challenges and victories of a life being sober. Tim is also the host of the podcast "I Lo…

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Coping with a Loved One’s Addiction; Gaining Knowledge and Resources for Recovery with Lisa Gennosa [Episode 118] 1:14:48

10M ago1:14:48

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Lisa Gennosa and Paul Krauss MA LPC talk all about the struggle of loving someone with a life-threatening addiction. Lisa understands this journey both as a Physician's Assistant and a Mother. Paul has over 16 years helping family members who have a loved one who is struggling with addiction. Words cannot express the significance of her book. This …

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Borges, Heisenberg, Kant, and the Ultimate Nature of Reality with Professor William Egginton [Episode 117] 1:21:30

11M ago1:21:30

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John Hopkins University Professor William Egginton speaks with Paul Krauss MA LPC about his newest book "The Rigor of Angels: Borges, Heisenberg, Kant, and the Ultimate Nature of Reality." Together, they discuss some of the stories of these men, their work, and contributions to the evolving through of humanity. William Egginton makes connections be…

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Personal Growth Space Available Immediately and Navigating Changes in Life with Eli Bedrosian LPC [Episode 116] 51:52

11M ago51:52

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Eli Bedrosian LPC and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss the ideas of Personal Growth Space Available Immediately, Navigating Changes in Life, Good Mental Hygiene, and Guilt As Evidence of Progress. Eli and Paul also speak about the effects of environment, habit, adverse experiences, and trauma on a person's mental health. If you are curious about the proc…

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Examining the Deepest Human Desires: Love, Understanding, Power, Connection, Attention, Freedom, Belonging, Forbidden Desires, etc. w/ Charlotte Fox Weber [Episode 115] 1:29:07

12M ago1:29:07

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Charlotte Fox Weber, author and psychotherapist, has a conversation with Paul Krauss MA LPC about human desire and the intersection between acknowledging these feelings in psychotherapy and doing in one's own life as well. Charlotte Fox Weber's latest book: Tell Me What You Want: A Therapist and Her Clients Explore Our 12 Deepest Desires is an exce…

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Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional w/ Dr. Laura Petracek Ph.D. (the DBT workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction) [Episode 114] 1:01:37

12M ago1:01:37

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Dr. Laura Petracek Ph.D. discusses all things addiction and recovery with Paul Krauss MA LPC on this episode. Dr. Petracek believes that people can use DBT [Dialectical Behavior Therapy] as a method of emotional regulation and relapse prevention that stabilizes and strengthens recovery journeys to combat the emotions associated with drinking. If yo…

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How our Minds Predict our Experiences and Shape our Reality w/ Andy Clark, Ph.D. [Episode 113] 1:18:30

1y ago1:18:30

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Paul Krauss MA LPC speaks with Andy Clark, Ph.D. about the human brain, consciousness, and functions of the mind. This is an episode for anyone who is curious about how human consciousness forms our reality and functions in real time. Andy has a great deal of excellent examples, stories, and anecdotes to share. "Human brains are prediction machines…

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Exploring the Artistic process with Bart Davenport through Music and Songwriting [Episode 112] 2:21:21

1y ago2:21:21

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Songwriter and musician Bart Davenport has a deep conversation about the artistic process with Paul Krauss MA LPC in this episode. Throughout the episode, clips of Bart Davenport's songs are played, stories are shared, insights come easy, and the lyrics and tales that form through the music are expounded upon. For the psychology and philosophy fans…

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Dissecting the future based on science and data while leaving projection and fear behind with John Hands [Episode 111] 1:03:39

1y ago1:03:39

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John Hands stops by the Intentional Clinician with Paul Krauss MA LPC to talk about some of the current large fears that are circulating the information-overload culture as well as mass and social medias. John Hands spent more than 10 years writing his first non-fiction book COSMOSAPIENS: Human Evolution from the Origin of the Universe. Some of Joh…

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For Parents Concerned with Children & Adolescents Vaping [Episode 110] 41:50

1y ago41:50

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Paul Krauss MA LPC discusses all things vaping on this episode of the Intentional Clinician Podcast. Paul especially focuses on how vaping can effect children and adolescents. Paul discusses most of the current popular vaping products and brands, how they work, and what types of substances are often utilized (nicotine, CBD, THC). Paul discusses the…

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For Parents who are Concerned with Screen Use Addiction in Children & Adolescents (phone use addiction, etc.) [Episode 109] 41:33

1y ago41:33

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Paul Krauss MA LPC takes a deep dive into screen use addiction related to children & adolescents in this episode of The Intentional Clinician Podcast. Paul discusses what screen use addiction is, the neurobiology and behavioral elements of why it may occur, and the signs to look out for. Paul also discusses what screen use addiction can do to the m…

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The Fight for Life, Love, Inclusion, and Fair & Equal Access with Dr. Brooke Ellison, PhD [Episode 108] 1:28:44

1y ago1:28:44

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Dr. Brooke Ellison, PhD visits the Intentional Clinician Podcast to talk about her new book Look Both Ways, as well as her life, how 30+ years living with quadriplegia has shaped her views on many subjects, a society of exclusion and working for inclusion, family members and friends who care for those with disabilities, human rights and value, stru…

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Religious Trauma, Healthy Spirituality, and the Psychology of Deconstruction w/ Jef Caine [Episode 107] 2:27:40

1y ago2:27:40

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Paul Krauss MA LPC and Jef Caine take on the heavy and controversial topics of religious trauma, healthy spirituality, and the psychology of deconstruction. In this 2.5 hour long-form episode, Paul and Jef discuss both the larger zeitgeist of religion and spirituality in the culture as well as their personal experiences with Christianity and other …

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No matter your age, you can begin Dementia Prevention now! w/Dr. Emily Clionsky, MD and Mitchell Clionsky, PhD [Episode 106] 1:20:50

1y ago1:20:50

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No gimmicks. No fad diets. No strange contraptions. No heavily marketed "super snacks." No chronic sick care. Paul Krauss MA LPC discusses the medical facts of dementia and Alzheimer's disease with authorities Dr. Emily Clionsky and Dr. Mitchell Clionsky. If you are interested in the practical prevention that you can begin implementing now--or are …

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Managing Personal, Emotional, and Social Aspects of Chronic Illness w/ Joelle Prevost, Clinical Counselor [Episode 105] 1:08:20

1y ago1:08:20

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Joelle Prevost RCC (Registered Clinical Counselor in British Columbia, Canada) joins Paul Krauss MA LPC for a conversation on her forthcoming book "Managing Personal, Emotional, and Social Aspects of Chronic Illness: A Workbook." Joelle draws on her own experience, as well as working with various clients who are managing chronic illness, to discuss…

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Dancing Mindfulness for healing trauma, regulating the nervous system, and deep processing w/ Erin Craig LLMSW [Episode 104] 48:06

1y ago48:06

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In this podcast, Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Erin Craig LLMSW as they dive into “Dancing Mindfulness”—a unique way to express feelings through movement, facilitate healing traumas, and work toward regulating your nervous system. Dancing Mindfulness is an integrative health technique which is facilitated by licensed therapists to help people who a…

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The physical, psychological, and economic costs of selling one’s plasma in the USA w/ Kathleen McLaughlin [Episode 103] 1:02:11

1+ y ago1:02:11

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Kathleen McLaughlin and Paul Krauss MA LPC discuss the physical, psychological, and economic costs of selling one's plasma in the USA, as well as how the blood industry's current business model impacts the greater health of our society. Kathleen shares the knowledge she has gained through her own personal experience as a recipient of plasma-based m…

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How to have an Awesome Relationship at any age or phase with Dr. Karen [Episode 102] 1:19:08

1+ y ago1:19:08

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Dr. Karen is passionate about helping couples at ANY age or phase have an awesome relationship! If you are looking for some inspiration for your relationship, or you are wondering what you should look for if you want to be in a relationship--this episode is for you. Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Karen have a lively discussion on the Intentional Clinic…

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Trauma’s Impact on the Essential Arts of Personhood w/ Dr. Peg O’Connor Ph.D. [Episode 101] 1:10:38

1+ y ago1:10:38

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Philosopher Dr. Peg O'Connor stops by the Intentional Clinician podcast to talk to Paul Krauss MA LPC about how trauma may affect peoples' abilities to develop and cultivate what one philosopher calls "the essential arts of person-hood." Some of the essential arts of personhood include: imagining, hoping, having empathy, bodily dominion, and self-p…

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Healthy Leadership: Considering Psychology, Attachment Styles, and Neuroscience to Become A Better Leader [Episode 100] 1:29:42

1+ y ago1:29:42

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If you are looking to grow as a leader, you will want to listen to this episode of the Intentional Clinician podcast. Lindsay Dietz and Randy Webb talk with Paul Krauss MA LPC about what makes a healthy leader, different leadership styles, and how to grow your organization through values-based leadership. The group discusses multiple leadership the…

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What are Intellectual Virtues and how can they help us become more inquisitive and authentic? w/ Dr. Duncan Pritchard [Episode 99] 1:09:52

1+ y ago1:09:52

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If you have ever wondered about how education can improve us as people, then this is the episode for you. Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews Dr. Duncan Pritchard, Ph.D about a holistic method of learning "how" to think instead of just "what" to think. Learn more what Intellectual Virtues are and how they may help you and your organization flourish. In 2…

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Can fun actually change your life? Who is talking of fun at a time like this with Mike Rucker, Ph.D. [Episode 98] 1:04:44

1+ y ago1:04:44

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Mike Rucker, Ph.D. delivers a simple and powerful message backed by research: Fun is good for you! Not only that, he explains the difference between "pleasure seeking" and Fun, how to get more fun into your life, and the many different types of fun. Traditionally, the word "fun" has not been one you would hear in most academic or research literatur…

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Authenticity, Existentialism, and Embracing Love and Life while Facing Death with Dr. Deirdre Fagan [Episode 97] 1:25:38

1+ y ago1:25:38

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Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Deirdre Fagan have a rich and heavy conversation about "death denying culture", how to communicate authentically, how to live with an open heart, living through existential devastation, grief, survival, love, morality, and more. Dr. Deirdre Fagan talks about her life facing the death of her entire birth family, and then t…

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EMDR, the proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal with Dr. Deborah Korn, Psy D [Episode 96] 1:08:42

1+ y ago1:08:42

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Dr. Deborah Korn, PsyD, recently co-wrote a book with Michael Baldwin (an advertising executive), who had suffered for years without answers. Even after seeing eight therapists, Michael continued to suffer from symptoms until he finally met an EMDR therapist and went through EMDR therapy. Michael now considers himself recovered and he has never bee…

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What is Holistic Mental Health? with Dr. Nicole Cain ND MA and Happy Healthy Hadlee [Episode 95] 42:04

2y ago42:04

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If you are someone interested in both ancient wisdom and modern science's approaches to mental health and wellness, then you are going to love this interview as Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews 2 experts who have a penchant for convergence. While most of the United States is clearly divided on political stances, the same often goes for medicine where …

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Can you be in recovery without God? What is a ”higher power”? Addiction recovery, holistic healing, and the history of AA with Dr. Peg O’Conner Ph.D. [Episode 94] 1:18:14

2y ago1:18:14

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Dr. Peg O'Conner Ph.D is interviewed by Paul Krauss MA LPC about the addiction recovery community, the difficulties with the Christian-centric God that is a part of many Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, how to participate in recovery and understand the concept of a "higher power," etc. Dr. Peg also discusses her personal journey in recovery as well. …

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Power, Abuse, Gaslighting, and Control in Relationships (Domestic Violence) and Society (Environmental Trauma) with Joshua Nave LMSW [Episode 93] 1:28:16

2y ago1:28:16

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Paul Krauss MA LPC and Joshua Nave MS LMSW discuss power, abuse, control, and gaslighting within relationships (domestic violence), but also within cultural entities, organizations, and society as a whole. The pair define power, abuse, gaslighting and control tactics used by abusers, some of the ways that they use them to keep control in a relation…

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Can our job actually be a place we want to be? Dealing with burnout, stress, fairness and more with Dr. Bill Howatt Ph.D, Ed.D [Episode 92] 1:19:54

2y ago1:19:54

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Dr. Bill Howatt, Ph.D. Ed.D stopped by the Intentional Clinician Podcast to speak with Paul Krauss MA LPC about his work helping to improve people's experiences in their workplaces and more. Dr. Bill Howatt, Ph.D. Ed. D. discuss workplace fairness, stress, burnout, and how companies can actually create a new model of work that reflects the values o…

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Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: Understanding Alzheimer’s from a Caregiver’s Perspective with Dr. Stephen G. Post PhD. [Episode 91] 1:27:30

2y ago1:27:30

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Dr. Stephen G. Post Ph.D returns to The Intentional Clinician Podcast, this time to speak about his new book: Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How Caregivers can Meet the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Post is an extremely knowledgeable professor, writer, researcher, and advocate. Paul Krauss MA LPC and Dr. Post have a lively discussion…

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Awakening to Yourself: How loss can bring you home to the life you want with author Sheila Vanzile [Episode 90] 1:05:22

2y ago1:05:22

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Paul Krauss MA LPC chats with author Sheila Vanzile about her new book: MY WATERFALL OF AWAKENING: HOW LOSS CAN BRING YOU HOME TO THE LIFE YOU WANT A GUIDED JOURNAL In this interview, Sheila brings her wisdom and special brand of authenticity and honesty to the Intentional Clinician Podcast. Sheila tells some of her story about how she arrived at h…

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Everyday solutions for defeating stress, regulating your mood, and working toward wellness with Dr. Monica Vermani [Episode 89] 1:02:16

2y ago1:02:16

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Dr. Monica Vermani stops by the Intentional Clinician to talk to Paul Krauss MA LPC about her new book A Deeper Wellness (Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety, and Trauma). Dr. Monica Vermani was inspired to write this book during the Covid-19 Pandemic as she wanted to give people a low-cost option to help them when they were not in the counseling offi…

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Male Psychology in Simple Terms & What the hell is going on with us Men? [Episode 88] 1:39:34

2y ago1:39:34

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Today is an episode where unconventional and "offensive" language is used to be able to make some greater points. Whether you are a man who is wondering about how to work through some of your difficulties in life, or a woman / other person who is wanting to understand "Why do men behave this way" this is the episode for you.Paul Krauss MA LPC meets…

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Family engagement for sustainable recovery when dealing with trauma, and the after effects of trauma [Episode 87] 1:37:00

2y ago1:37:00

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Paul Krauss MA LPC presents: Family engagement for sustainable recovery when dealing with trauma, and the after effects of trauma Description: This presentation covers how to engage with a family system that has lived through traumatic events or is dealing with current traumatic circumstances. To do this, first, trauma is defined through a scientif…

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