Mind Tricks Radio

A conversation with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Clinical Psychologist in San Jose, California.  We talk about the psychological and emotional distress that many are feeling around the current COVID-19 crisis, and offer suggestions on positive and helpful ways to cope and even grow from this experience. This episode is dedicated in memory of Larry Kaplan.

Interview with Dr. Sarah Sarkis, Clinical Psychologist in Hawaii.  Dr. Sarkis returned to speak with me me about psychological defense mechanisms we employ as a means of protecting ourselves from deeply uncomfortable feelings. She calls defense mechanisms the mind's personal homeland security system.  

Interview with Dr. Cindy Goodness Zane, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Honolulu who specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy with couples, families and individuals. Dr. Zane spoke with me about love, attachment and her work with Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Interview with Dr. Akihiko Masuda, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  Dr. Masuda spoke with me about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness.

For more information about this episode, please visit my Blog at Dr. Akihiko Masuda.

Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Stern, Clinical Child Psychologist in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Dr. Stern spoke with me about parenting styles ranging from hyper-scheduling to unscheduling.

For more information about this episode, please visit my Blog at Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Stern. 

Interview with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Clinical Psychologist in San Jose, California.  Dr. Adam spoke with me about the importance of Adult Friendships, and the psychological and emotional barriers that impede people from forming and maintaining friendships.

For more information about this episode, please visit my Blog at Interview with Dr. Adam Dorsay. 

Interview with Dr. Sarah Sarkis, Clinical Psychologist in Hawaii.  Dr. Sarkis spoke with me about how to become more aware on how our unconscious processes affect us in every aspect of our lives.

For more information about this episode, Please visit my Blog at Interview With Dr. Sarah Sarkis. 

Interview with Sharon Hicks, author of How Do You Grab a Naked Lady? Ms. Hicks writes this colorful and emotionally gripping memoir about her life growing up with a mother dealing with Bipolar Disorder.

For more information about this episode, Please visit my Blog at How Do You Grab a Naked Lady?

Interview with Tricia Burke, LCSW, a psychotherapist in private practice in the states of Washington and Hawaii. Tricia spoke with me about Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and Empaths.

For more information about this episode, Please visit my Blog at Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and Empaths.

Interview with Dr. Tyler Ralston, a Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Ralston spoke with me about the cognitive model of trauma related guilt. He is a co-author of Treating PTSD in Battered Women, a step-by-step manual for therapists and counselors.For more info about this episode, please visit my Blog at Unwarranted Guilt.