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Talking Brains

Talking Brains

By Stephanie Sarkis PhD

A podcast about therapy and what makes your brain happy. Hosted by best-selling author and therapist Stephanie Moulton Sarkis PhD.
www.stephaniesarkis.com
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Malevolence "Monster" OCD with Seth J. Gillihan PhD

Talking BrainsFeb 18, 2019

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How to Navigate Female Friendships with Danielle Bayard Jackson
Aug 06, 202235:56
How to Reduce Anticipatory Anxiety
Apr 04, 202219:19
Mindfulness and ADHD with Mark Bertin MD

Mindfulness and ADHD with Mark Bertin MD

Join Dr. Stephanie Sarkis and Dr. Mark Bertin as they discuss the benefits of  mindfulness and how you can make it part of your daily routine.  Mark Bertin MD is a developmental pediatrician based in Pleasantville, New York.  He is the author of several books, including Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for ADHD and How Children Thrive.  His website is www.developmentaldoctor.com.  The host of Talking Brains is Stephanie Sarkis PhD at www.stephaniesarkis.com.

Sep 06, 202143:06
Preschoolers, ADHD, and a Pandemic with Esta Rapoport Ed.D.
Nov 15, 202040:01
Millennials: Highest Risk of Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide
Sep 22, 202036:39
Psychiatry, ADHD, and a Pandemic with Mark Wilson MD
Aug 02, 202027:30
How Availability Bias Can Mess Up Our Relationships
Jul 05, 202004:24
ADHD & Anxiety: Coping with a Pandemic with Ari Tuckman PsyD CST
Apr 03, 202030:12
Parenting During a Pandemic with Mark Bertin MD
Mar 27, 202022:28
Ways to Effectively Parent During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ways to Effectively Parent During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As a parent, you are probably feeling a variety of emotions right now about the coronavirus pandemic — anxiety, fear, anger, burnout, confusion, and an overwhelming sense of chaos.  We are in the midst of an event that many have not seen in our lifetimes.  On top of that, your kids' school has just been canceled for two weeks.  You may have been asked to work from home, or maybe you need to continue at your job while your kids are out of school.  On top of that, you want to keep you and your kids healthy and safe.   It's a lot to handle at once.  Learn how to maintain some sense of normalcy and answer your kids questions about this pandemic.  I'm an American Mental Health Counselors Association Clinical Specialist in Child and Adolescent Counseling with over 20 years experience counseling children and their parents during crisis.  I'll tell you what I know helps.  Dr. Stephanie Sarkis is the host of Talking Brains.  www.stephaniesarkis.com

Mar 14, 202019:30
Narcissist Red Flags on a First Date
Feb 24, 202028:35
ADHD Shortens Your Life Span with Ari Tuckman PsyD MBA
Feb 05, 202035:41
Navigating Friendships in Adulthood with Irene Kerzhnerman PhD
Jan 17, 202036:22
Science Fiction and the Writing Process with Rick Moskovitz
Dec 28, 201942:25
Why Are We Yelling? The Art of Productive Disagreement with Buster Benson

Why Are We Yelling? The Art of Productive Disagreement with Buster Benson

Learn why our communication styles get in the way of reaching a common goal, and discover how you can have more productive conversations.  Buster Benson is an entrepreneur and a former product leader at Amazon, Twitter, Slack, and Patreon. He’s now CEO of 750words.com and writes for Medium and busterbenson.com. This is his first book.  The host of Talking Brains is Stephanie Sarkis PhD at www.stephaniesarkis.com

Dec 10, 201946:06
Achieving Work-Life Balance with Russell Clayton PhD
Nov 20, 201955:28
You're Really Not That Smart: The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Oct 12, 201935:57
When You Don't Feel "Good Enough": Imposter Syndrome
Oct 02, 201929:53
Is it Gaslighting or Poor Communication?
Sep 16, 201910:55
Demystifying Mindfulness with Dr. Tony Quaglieri
Sep 06, 201931:15
Coping with Empty Nest Syndrome
Aug 21, 201907:49
ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship

ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship

Welcome back to Ari Tuckman PsyD MBA, author of the new book ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship. Dr. Tuckman's book is the first that focuses exclusively on ADHD and sex.  Discover how ADHD impacts your sex life, and why unloading the dishwasher without being reminded is one of the best things you can do for your relationship.  Seriously.  Dr. Tuckman's site is www.tuckmanpsych.com. Stephanie Sarkis PhD is the host of Talking Brains. www.stephaniesarkis.com

Aug 14, 201938:34
Why Are People with ADHD More Vulnerable to Gaslighting?
Aug 07, 201925:54
Why a Gaslighting/Narcissistic Relationship Is So Devastating
Jul 23, 201922:31
Rebuilding After a Gaslighting or Narcissistic Relationship
Jul 13, 201938:15
Parallel Coparenting: You Do Your Thing, I'll Do Mine...with Jeremy Gaies PsyD
Jul 01, 201901:05:03
How CBT Can Help You Deal With Difficult People
Jun 18, 201957:30
Financial/Economic Abuse: How to Break Free
Jun 12, 201916:38
What to Do When Your Boss is a Gaslighter
May 30, 201921:10
When is a Relationship "Bad Enough"?: Leaving a Gaslighter
May 14, 201920:01
Gaslighters & Gift-Giving

Gaslighters & Gift-Giving

Gaslighters are terrible at giving gifts....and they can be equally as terrible at receiving them.  What do you say when you get stung by the gaslighter over a gift?  Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD, author of Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People and Break Free.  www.stephaniesarkis.com

Apr 23, 201914:29
Collaborative Divorce Helps Families Heal with Jeremy Gaies PsyD

Collaborative Divorce Helps Families Heal with Jeremy Gaies PsyD

Collaborative divorce helps families heal when parents' relationships change.  Jeremy Gaies PsyD is a licensed psychologist and certified family mediator who specializes in helping divorcing families pursue peaceful solutions.  Dr. Gaies is the author of “A Clear and Easy Guide to Collaborative Divorce” and the co-author of “Mindful Co-Parenting: A Child-Friendly Path Through Divorce.” The host of Talking Brains is Stephanie Sarkis PhD at www.stephaniesarkis.com

Feb 28, 201939:58
Malevolence "Monster" OCD with Seth J. Gillihan PhD

Malevolence "Monster" OCD with Seth J. Gillihan PhD

Malevolence or "monster" obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) includes obsessions about hurting other people.  Licensed psychologist Seth J. Gillihan PhD gives us more info about malevolence OCD, including treatment. Dr. Gillihan is a clinical assistant professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.  His books include Overcoming OCD: A Journey to Recovery. His website is www.sethgillihan.com.  Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD. www.stephaniesarkis.com

Feb 18, 201939:37
Racial Bias in Media & What You Can Do About It

Racial Bias in Media & What You Can Do About It

This episode I'm joined by Torraine Walker to discuss racial bias in media - specifically the ways in which the media tends to portray white alleged offenders as "innocent" and people of color alleged offenders as "guilty".  (Thank you Torraine for describing our discussion so well!) We also talk about what you can do to combat this bias.  Torraine Walker is a writer, journalist, and social media influencer with over 50 bylines in publications including Teen Vogue, Huffington Post, Splinter (formerly Fusion), and RaceBaitR. His website is www.torrainewalker.com, and his Twitter and Insta are @torrainewalker.  I'm your host, Stephanie Sarkis PhD www.stephaniesarkis.com

Jan 27, 201951:44
Collaborative Law and Collaborative Divorce: Putting Your Kids First

Collaborative Law and Collaborative Divorce: Putting Your Kids First

Learn how collaborative law, a non-adversarial way to settle issues, can help make life less stressful when you are going through a divorce or separation.  Special guest is attorney and published author Adam Cordover JD at www.familydiplomacy.com and based in Tampa, Florida.  Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD at www.stephaniesarkis.com

Jan 09, 201958:05
Herding Cats: The Psychology Behind Managing a Large Online Group

Herding Cats: The Psychology Behind Managing a Large Online Group

Meet Aston Bright MBA. Aston is the founder and administrator of the Facebook group Off the Grid: Political Talk, Current Events, Social Issues & True Crime. Learn how to become a "psychological ninja" in order to successfully manage a 3,000 member group. Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD. www.stephaniesarkis.com
Dec 07, 201839:13
Mental Energy as Expenses and Income with Irene Kerzhnerman PhD
Nov 20, 201841:07
How Children Thrive with Mark Bertin MD
Nov 07, 201858:44
Anxiety, Burnout, Tribalism, & Taking Action
Oct 23, 201801:04:31
Memory, Trauma, & State-Dependent Learning with Rick Moskovitz MD
Oct 06, 201842:28
Are You In a Relationship With a Gaslighter?

Are You In a Relationship With a Gaslighter?

Gaslighting is a series of manipulative behaviors designed to make you question your reality. But what is gaslighting, and how do you know if you are in a relationship with a gaslighter? Stephanie Moulton Sarkis PhD, author of "Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People - and Break Free" lets you know characteristics of gaslighters, and the most effective way to handle being in a relationship with one. (Hint: Get out!)
Oct 01, 201819:19
Let's Talk About Sex...and ADHD
Sep 20, 201831:32
Is Your Therapist a Fake?
Sep 12, 201836:56