#678 The ACT Matrix with Dr. Kevin Polk and Phil Tenaglia M.A.

by Van Nuys | Feb 5, 2020 | All Shows, Personal Growth, Podcasts, Psychopathology, Psychotherapy

Kevin Polk did his dissertation in the area of information-processing psychology. He earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. For thirty years he worked primarily with veterans struggling with trauma memories. In 2005 he began to learn about Acceptance and Commitment...

#677 Noted Therapist, Arthur Kovacs PhD Reflects on the Evolution of His Clinical Work

by Van Nuys | Jan 29, 2020 | All Shows, Depth Psychology, Personal Growth, Podcasts, Psychotherapy

About Dr. Kovacs | Career and Honors Career Received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Michigan Is a licensed psychologist Has been in practice for more than 40 years Was a consultant to the Student Counseling Center, California State University...

#660 Living A Life of Service with Shannon Weber MSW

by Van Nuys | Oct 3, 2019 | All Shows, Personal Growth, Podcasts, Social Issues

Shannon Weber, MSW leads efforts to end HIV by day and hangs anonymous love notes in public spaces with her three teenagers by night. She is a serial social entrepreneur, having launched several HIV-informed sexual and reproductive health initiatives that have served...

#651 – Pause, Breathe, Smile with Buddhist Scholar Gary Gach

by Van Nuys | Jul 17, 2019 | All Shows, Consciousness, Mind/Body, Personal Growth, Podcasts, Psychotherapy, Spirituality

Gary Gach is a lifelong meditator who was ordained by Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. He’s been hosting Zen Mindfulness Fellowship weekly for ten years, in the tradition of the Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism. He mentors and coaches in...

#641 – Reflections on The Cutting Edge of Trauma Therapy with Ricky Greenwald PsyD

by Van Nuys | May 9, 2019 | Mind/Body, Podcasts, Psychopathology, Psychotherapy

Ricky Greenwald, PsyD, is the founder and executive director of the Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute, affiliate professor at the SUNY University at Buffalo School of Social Work, and a fellow of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Greenwald is the...

#640 – 12 Insights From Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick with Jared Horvath PhD

by Van Nuys | May 2, 2019 | All Shows, Mind/Body, Neuroscience, Podcasts, Social Issues

Jared Cooney Horvath PhD, MEd, is a neuroscientist and educator with expertise in human learning, memory, and brain stimulation. He has conducted research and lectured at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, the University of Melbourne and over 50 international...