Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra
With warmth, heart and a respect for science, Dr. Alexandra and her guests explore questions that come up at all life stages. Dr. Alexandra is a mother of four and an expert in family systems psychology and clinical psychopharmacology. Through interesting exchanges with her guests, Dr. Alexandra brings new learning, stories and good company to listeners.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 77
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2024
A Primer on LGBTQA+ and Transgender in Athletics
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In this episode Dr. Kendahl Shortway shares the results of her recent study entitled: “New Jersey Coaches and Athletic Directors Perspectives: Gend…
Finding the Beauty in Unexpected Circumstances
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In this recorded talk Dr. Alexandra shares wisdom from Rumi, Petrarch, Nelson Mandela, positive psychology and more. A special thank you to Mr. Ga…
Living Our Values with Tom Russo
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This episode is about identifying our values and living according to them, including strategies to help us from getting distracted and derailed. In…
Quarantine: Mental Health for Adults and Children
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Dr. Alexandra, Dr. Michelle Pievsky and Neill Clark share seven practical tips on how to cope with stressful and unexpected circumstances.
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The Love and Psychology of Dogs
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I so enjoyed this conversation on the “Love and Psychology of Dogs” and am excited to share it with you! The guests on this podcast episode are Dr. …
Toddler Psychology and Postpartum Blues with Michelle Pievsky, PhD
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I am grateful to have experienced joy and even bliss when my children were infants and toddlers, but this is not always the case. In fact, on this s…
Mind Your Microbiota (Gut Health and Mental Health)
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This episode inspired me to change the way I eat and I’m excited to share this topic with others. Guest Jeanne Petrucci and I discuss the connectio…
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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With compassion and elegance the guest on today’s episode, Dr. Nancy McWilliams, helps listeners understand the following and more:
- What is healthy …
Grief
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Guest Dr. Deb Bernstein (drdebbernstein.com) endured the loss of her young brother, her young romantic love and most recently both her mother and fat…
Discuss Dementia
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Did you know that most people with dementia don’t notice that they’ve had memory loss or personality changes? It tends to be relatives and close fri…
Panaceas for a Panic Attack!
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Your heart is racing, your hands are tingling, you can’t breathe and you wonder: “Is this a heart attack? Why does it feel like the world is crash…
Launching Children and Letting Go
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Two days after my first baby Rebecca was born, as I held her, nursed her and loved her so much, I also mourned. . . knowing that one day I would need…
Resilience, Overcoming and Fortitude with Heidi Keller, Ph.D.
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Parents like myself would like to know that their children will “be okay” and bounce back should bad things happen to them, and tough times will inev…
Fatherhood and Identity
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I am excited to share this episode with you not only because Kevin is a dear friend from college but because he is one of the most delightful and int…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with Dr. Allen Weg
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by having a combination of obsessions (when you have repetitive persistent worries that are hard…
Borderline Personality Disorder
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Individuals identified as having Borderline Personality Disorder may show some or all of these symptoms: intense emotions, frantic efforts to avoid r…
Replay of Virtue: Positive Psychology for Your Best Self with Robert McGrath
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If you haven’t had a chance to hear this podcast episode I highly recommend it! Fascinating new learning from Robert McGrath, Ph.D. who just co-auth…
For Couples: The Second Shift
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You and your loved one have each had busy and full working days and you both feel mentally and physically tired. It’s now evening and you’re both ho…
Facing the Unknown Part 1
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Worry about the unknown can take up our precious time and energy. We may feel like the worry is going to help us control the outcome, but chances ar…
How to Forgive: with Dr. Robert Enright
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Forgiving isn’t excusing or forgetting; it is a decision that gives greater physical and psychological health to the forgiver. In this episode Dr. E…