Psychology Talk Podcast

On this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking, once again, with Dr. Michael Alcée, a clinical psychologist based in Tarrytown, New York. Michael is not only a mental health educator at the Manhattan School of Music but also an award-winning author. His innovative work marries the worlds of psychology and creativity, offering fresh insights into the human condition. His acclaimed book, Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist, highlights his unique approach to therapy and personal growth. Join us as we explore Michael’s groundbreaking perspectives on OCD and the hidden strengths that lie within. His new book is entitled Upside of OCD: Flip the Script to Reclaim Your Life.Dr. Hoye & Dr. Alcée cover the creative side of OCD and dive into the heart of what makes OCD "tick."  Discover how to meet OCD in a new light, combining the older, more mechanistic models of treatment, such as CBT and exposure therapy, with the emotional side of the disorder.  They unravel OCD's paradoxes and find the gems hiden in plain sight.  This epsiode should add more insight, and quite possibly flip your OCD script. Dr. Alcée's website The Book: The Upside of OCD: Flip the Script to Reclaim Your LifeThe Psychology Talk Podcast is a unique conversation about psychology around the globe. Your host Dr. Scott Hoye discusses psychology and mental health trends with practitioners and experts to keep you informed about issues and trends in the industry. Dr. Hoye is a clinical psychologist and the director of Chicago Psychology Services, in Chicago, IL., USA.https://psych-talk.comhttps://www.instagram.com/psychtalkpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/psychtalkpodcasthttps://chicagopsychservices.com   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psychology-talk-podcast--3571902/support.

Our guest on this episode of the Psychology Talk Podcast is Dr. Karyne Messina. Dr. Messina is a psychologist and child, adolescent and adult psychoanalyst. In addition to maintaining a full-time private practice in Chevy Chase, Maryland, she is on the medical staff of Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland which is part of Johns Hopkins Medicine. She is a podcast host for the New Books Network and chair of the Department of Psychoanalytic Education’s (DPE) Scholarship and Writing section which is part of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA). Dr. Messina speaks about her new book, The Power of Community: a 45 Day Plane to Stop Trump from Turning our Democracy into his Autocracy. Dr. Hoye and Dr. Messina cover a range of topics about the importance of bolstering our democracy and its systems in face of the “stress test” it has been facing.  Topics include ways to build community and increase democratic principles in the US, the dangers the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 can hold for our country if fully implemented, and psychoanalytic principles that play out in the political field. Purchase the book: The Power of Community: a 45 Day Plane to Stop Trump from Turning our Democracy into his Autocracy Dr. Messina’s Website Dr. Messina's article on Project 2025. The Psychology Talk Podcast is a unique conversation about psychology around the globe. Your host Dr. Scott Hoye discusses psychology and mental health trends with practitioners and experts to keep you informed about issues and trends in the industry. Dr. Hoye is a clinical psychologist and the director of Chicago Psychology Services, in Chicago, IL., USA.https://psych-talk.comhttps://www.instagram.com/psychtalkpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/psychtalkpodcasthttps://chicagopsychservices.com   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psychology-talk-podcast--3571902/support.

Our guest this episode is Dr. Karyne Messina. Dr. Messina is a psychologist and child, adolescent and adult psychoanalyst. In addition to maintaining a full-time private practice in Chevy Chase, Maryland, she is on the medical staff of Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland which is part of Johns Hopkins Medicine. She is a podcast host for the New Books Network and chair of the Department of Psychoanalytic Education’s (DPE) Scholarship and Writing section which is part of the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA).Today she discusses her new book, Barbie & the great American Identity Crisis.Taking her viewing of the recent Greta Gerwig film Barbie, Dr. Messina takes the reader on a journey, reflecting on how Barbie as a phenomenon has shaped the American social fabric.  She covers such topics as:    --The implications of Barbie for feminism     --Social and gender roles    --What Barbie might experience through a course of psychoanalysis     --The effects of Racism & Patriarchy on the course of environmental issues·     --The global consequences of all of the aboveJoin us for an engaging conversation to learn about the development of this doll and it’s implications and effects on society at large.    The Psychology Talk Podcast is a unique conversation about psychology around the globe. Your host Dr. Scott Hoye discusses psychology and mental health trends with practitioners and experts to keep you informed about issues and trends in the industry. Dr. Hoye is a clinical psychologist and the director of Chicago Psychology Services, in Chicago, IL., USA.https://psych-talk.comhttps://www.instagram.com/psychtalkpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/psychtalkpodcasthttps://chicagopsychservices.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psychology-talk-podcast--3571902/support.

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How does a life unfold? Is it a continuous, linear story, or a more circuitous experience? In this interview, we speak with Dr. Stanly Krippner. Dr. Krippner is a pioneer and author in the fields of developmental psychology, parapsychology, trauma and PTSD, and has pioneered work in cross-cultural studies with indigenous healers from around the globe. He has held faculty positions at Saybrook University and is currently faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies.Dr. Krippner joins us to discuss his autobiography, A Chaotic Life: the Menoirs of Dr. Stanley Krippner. This 3-volume set is published by the University Professors Press. In it, Dr. Krippner elucidates the fractal like quality hiis life spurred on by encounters with cultural luminaries, such asMicky Hart from the Grateful DeadAlan WattsMartin Luther KingNative American Medicine Man Rolling ThunderAlbert EllisDr. Krippner also sheds light on the people behind the scenes who had made such meetings possible. We discuss these encounters in this interview, his long career and research, as well as his process of writing his memoir about these fractal events that changed the course of his life in so many ways. Links: Dr. Krippner's website The book: A Chaotic Life The Psychology Talk Podcast is a unique conversation about psychology around the globe. Your host Dr. Scott Hoye discusses psychology and mental health trends with practitioners and experts to keep you informed about issues and trends in the industry. Dr. Hoye is a clinical psychologist and the director of Chicago Psychology Services, in Chicago, IL., USA.https://psych-talk.comhttps://www.instagram.com/psychtalkpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/psychtalkpodcasthttps://chicagopsychservices.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psychology-talk-podcast--3571902/support.