Just Relationships: Recent Episodes
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Duffy Spencer Ph.D. offers skills to better your relationships with family, friends, and co-workers.
Dr. Duffy gets interviewed by WHPC Station Director Shawn Novatt, in the second of a 2-part finale for the series. Together, they ask: what makes relationships go wrong? How do you mend a relationship? Why self-awareness, self-forgiveness and empathy are of crucial Importance – and how do you get through the end of a relationship, including Dr. Duffy’s relationship with this show and WHPC.
Dr. Duffy gets interviewed by WHPC Station Director Shawn Novatt, in the first of a 2-part finale for the series. Together, they ask: what does it mean to be in relationship? What are the qualities of a good relationship?
Dr. Duffy talks with Puja Thomson, author of Track Your Truth, Discover Your Authentic Self. They discuss how to become whole and integrated by using all of the 4 H’s: Head, Heart, Hand and Hunch.
Dr. Duffy talks with Puja Thomson, author of Track Your Truth, Discover Your Authentic Self. They discuss why self-awareness is so important… and how we can achieve it through specific questions and steps.
Dr. Duffy talks with Brenda Shoshanna, author of The Unshakable Road to Love, Value-Centered Relationships, about what the world’s great religions teach us about love. What are the basic Pillars of True Love?
Dr. Duffy talks with Brenda Shoshanna, author of The Unshakable Road to Love, Value-Centered Relationships, about what True Love is, and how does it compare with Counterfeit Love? Plus, find out how our conditioning has moved us away from our true nature.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Frieda Birnbaum, author of Life Begins at Sixty, who explores the old ways that women have been thought of, and how they have thought of themselves, compared to opening up new possibilities of age and the ability to make current and invigorating life choices.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Frieda Birnbaum, author of Life Begins at Sixty, who offers a new view on motherhood, marriage, and reinventing ourselves. Her own life serves as a primary example. She gave birth to twin boys at the age of sixty when she already had 2 teenagers.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Bradley Nelson, author of The Body Code, Unlocking your Body’s Ability to Heal Itself, about applying the Body Code Method to the 6 key areas of the body: Energies, Circuits and Systems, Toxicity, Nutrition and Lifestyle, Misalignments, and Pathogens.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Bradley Nelson, author of The Body Code, Unlocking your Body’s Ability to Heal Itself, about the nature of Bioenergetic Medicine and the body’s ability to heal itself through decoding the subconscious.
Dr. Duffy talks with the author of "Make It A Habit, Creating Health and Happiness for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit," Sylvie Heyman, about how to build a good habit and how to follow the Triple A Success Formula: Awareness, Action, and Accountability.
Dr. Duffy talks with the author of "Make It A Habit, Creating Health and Happiness for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit," Sylvie Heyman, about the nature of a habit and why so many people have bad habits.
Dr. Duffy talks with Renaye Thornborrow, author of "Adventures in Wisdom: Life Coaching for Kids" about specific mind set skills and how they are taught.
Dr. Duffy talks with Renaye Thornborrow, author of "Adventures in Wisdom: Life Coaching for Kids" about the difference between coaching and counseling and between coaching adults vs coaching children.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Lisa Aronson Fontes, author of 'Invisible Chains, Overcoming Coercive Control in Your Intimate Relationship' about The Boiling Frog story. How can you realize you are in an abusive relationship and muster your resources to free yourself?
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Lisa Aronson Fontes, author of 'Invisible Chains, Overcoming Coercive Control in Your Intimate Relationship' about what coercive control means and six things to look for.
Dr. Duffy talks with Francine Russo, author of "Love After 50: How to Find It, Enjoy It and Keep It." They discuss how to be proactive through online dating and how to be more flexible in one’s choices of eligibles.
Dr. Duffy talks with Francine Russo, author of "Love After 50: How to Find It, Enjoy It and Keep It." What are some myths about love after 50 to bust?
Dr. Duffy talks with Vincent Genna, psychic therapist and medium, about how we can, through the Law of Attraction, create energy by manifesting our desires. We can use the 3-R System: Review, Replace, and Reinforce.
Dr. Duffy talks with Vincent Genna, psychic therapist and medium, about how most people don’t know what’s holding them back. The answer is Maladaptive Beliefs and the Environmentally Made Mind. What are maladaptive beliefs, and how did we get them?
Dr. Duffy speaks with Dr. Jan Yager - a sociologist, freelance writer, coach, speaker, artist, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, about how to give friends the value they truly deserve in your life. What it takes to be a friend and how to heal a friendship conflict.
Dr. Duffy speaks with Dr. Jan Yager - a sociologist, freelance writer, coach, speaker, artist, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, about making and keeping the friends who enhance and even extend your life. There is a direct correlation between the number of quality friends and even casual friends one has and a happy, healthy long life.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. David Hawkins, author of "Why Marriage Counseling Fails: Is the Problem Your Marriage or the Counseling?" Together, they discuss particular skills such as “holding space,” putting on the brakes, noticing yellow lights, and openness and willingness to learn.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. David Hawkins, author of "Why Marriage Counseling Fails: Is the Problem Your Marriage or the Counseling?" Together they discuss how most people are ill prepared for the challenges of marriage and are without skills.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Melissa Pittman, author of Taming Your Amygdala. They talk about specific techniques to tame your amygdala such as deep breathing, exercise, and adequate sleep.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Melissa Pittman, author of Rewire Your Anxious Brain. They talk about how the emotional part of our brain is the seat of fear and anxiety, but the cortex can communicate in a reassuring way.
Dr. Duffy talks with Anna E. Kravis, singer, songwriter and producer, about how affirmations support positive changes in thinking and feeling, and how they have the power to be customized to produce the specific changes people want to manifest in their lives.
Dr. Duffy talks with Anna E. Kravis, singer, songwriter and producer, about the power of music for joy, healing and growth. Kravis performs The Secret Beach: words and music to relax and meditate by.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Kelly Bohnhoff, author of Beyond Trauma Drama, Cultivating the Sacred Nature of Families to Heal. They speak about how we become addicted to Trauma Drama… and how can we heal ourselves and our families. Plus, what are the 5 myths around healing… and what are the 5 ways to heal?
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Kelly Bohnhoff, author of Beyond Trauma Drama, Cultivating the Sacred Nature of Families to Heal. They speak about the nature of a trauma and what it means to be in a Trauma Drama.
Dr. Duffy talks to the author of 'This is Why Your Marriage Fails, A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships' - Matthew Fray - who talks about how to understand how one is invalidating and defensive… even when it is not intentional… and how to become more responsive, participatory, and cooperative to keep love alive.
Dr. Duffy talks to the author of 'This is Why Your Marriage Fails, A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships' - Matthew Fray - who says that marriages fail because of the seemingly little things, like not putting dishes in the dishwasher when asked thousands of times. Rather than a “don’t sweat the small stuff” approach, Fray explains that these little things have great meaning, such as consideration, empathy, and respect. If these simple requests that are ignored accumulate, it creates trust erosion.
Dr. Duffy speaks with the author of Victim To Victorious: a Fresh Start in 28 Days, Edwige Gilbert, who discusses Brain Science and how we can deconstruct our beliefs to push the reset button. We can practice the C’s of building a new personal construct: Calm, Clear, Create, Center, and Connect.
Dr. Duffy speaks with the author of Victim To Victorious: a Fresh Start in 28 Days, Edwige Gilbert, who discusses how we all can be victims of circumstances. The question becomes how do we view these circumstances? We can also be victims of our culture, our beliefs and our habits. The antidote is a daily practice for 28 days.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Arthur Dobrin, author of Spelling God with Two O’s, Ethical Humanist Society Leader Emeritus, retired professor of Humanities at Hofstra University, about what delaying gratification has to do with happy, healthy relationships. Is it okay to “let our hair down” in our intimate relationships? How do we balance the Me and the We?
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Arthur Dobrin, author of Spelling God with Two O’s, Ethical Humanist Society Leader Emeritus, retired professor of Humanities at Hofstra University, about what ethics has to do with quality relationships? What are Ethics and why should we endeavor to have ethical relationships?
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr Galit Altas, author of Emotional Inheritance, who explains how family experiences are passed down verbally and non-verbally and the nature of secrets. To uncover, the two most significant questions we can ask ourselves is, “Where did I come from?” and, “What happened to me?” (Not, “What did I do?”)
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr Galit Altas, author of Emotional Inheritance, who explains how emotions are actually transmitted from generation to generation through how genes are altered; a phenomenon we are not aware of and often blame ourselves for.
Dr. Duffy talks with Chris Shaver, author of THE MARRIAGE CURE, who outlines stress Behaviors, the five most common fights that couples have… and how to avoid them.
Dr. Duffy talks with Chris Shaver, author of THE MARRIAGE CURE, who elucidates a simple behavioral approach to curing one’s marriage or intimate relationship through using an assessment of 22 pairs of opposite behaviors.
Dr. Duffy talks with Sylvie Heyman, author of Beyond the Holocaust, An Immigrant’s Search for Identity. Today, Sylvie describes her search for identity as she finally gets to America as a teenager.
Dr. Duffy talks with Sylvie Heyman, author of Beyond the Holocaust, An Immigrant’s Search for Identity. Today, Sylvie describes her family’s escape from Hitler and how she lived in fear as she moved from country to country.
Dr. Duffy talks with the author of The Relationship Protocol, Debra Roberts, about practicing the four steps of Relationship Protocol: 1. Choosing to get along and be closer, 2. Choosing to be kind, 3. To choose to not intentionally hurt someone, 4. Choosing to give the benefit of the doubt.
Dr. Duffy talks with the author of The Relationship Protocol, Debra Roberts, about Relationship Protocol - a guideline of principles and actions to better our relationships and to defuse conflict. There are two Elements and four steps involved. The two elements involved are making a commitment to the relationship i.e. "I’m all in,” and shifting our perspective to a relational one… from “me” to “we.”
Dr. Duffy talks with Marcia Naomi Berger, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist for over 30 years, and author of Marriage-Minded, about the unnecessary obstacles people face in finding a good match? Are dating apps a help or a hindrance? What are some specific considerations for divorced people? Widowed people?
Dr. Duffy talks with Marcia Naomi Berger, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist for over 30 years, and author of Marriage-Minded, about the reasons not to have to marry in today’s world? What are the benefits of marriage? Is marriage more beneficial for men or women?
Dr. Duffy talks with the author of "Combative to Collaborative: The Co-Parenting Code," Teresa Harlow, about following the Golden Rule as a guideline, dropping the desire to fix the relationship, correcting course and living intentionally as a benefit to not only the children, but to one’s self.
Dr. Duffy talks with the author of "Combative to Collaborative: The Co-Parenting Code," Teresa Harlow, about the crucial importance of dropping and setting aside animosities towards a former spouse and gives very practical tips on how to work together as a team.
Dr. Duffy talks with Nancy Allen, author of From Bud to Blossom, Our Lesbian Journeys, about the various aspects of being “straight” and then “crossing over;" dealing with shame, social stigma and the importance of making the right choice for one as an individual.
Dr. Duffy talks with Nancy Allen, author of From Bud to Blossom, Our Lesbian Journeys, about the phenomenon of changing her sexual orientation from heterosexual to homosexual later on in life. She, and other lesbian authors in her anthology, had decided it is a person ones falls in love with, rather than a specific genre category.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Randall Bell, author of Post-Traumatic Thriving, who discusses surviving as a bona fide achievement, and the various modalities of healing that bring traumatized people into resiliency and thriving.
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Randall Bell, author of Post-Traumatic Thriving, who discusses the various kinds of trauma and the three stages of recovery: Dive, Survive, and Thrive. What are the stages of the Dive process?
Dr. Duffy talks with the author of Heal From Your Narcissist Ex, Heather Kent, who explains how to recognize narcissism in another… and how to escape from the impact of gaslighting and other forms of manipulation.
Dr. Duffy talks with the author of Heal From Your Narcissist Ex, Heather Kent, who explains the causes of narcissism (NPD) and the criteria of diagnosis.
Dr. Duffy talks with John Lee, author of Odd One Out, about the differences between Depression and Despair and Happiness and Joy.
Dr. Duffy talks with John Lee, author of Odd One Out, who shares some important distinctions between psychological concepts that are often misunderstood: Anger vs Rage and Anxiety Vs Fear
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Marilyn Simmons Bowe, author of Motivation by the Mile, Inspiration for Anyone, about what is meant by Social Emotional Learning and how we are influenced by our three part brain. What are the five negative emotions and three positive emotions?
Dr. Duffy talks with Dr. Marilyn Simmons Bowe, author of Motivation by the Mile, Inspiration for Anyone, about the internal and external motivating factors to success and the definition of success.
Dr. Duffy talks with Julie Allen, author of The Courage to Hope, who discusses the Diet Culture and how girls are conditioned to base their worth on the appearance of their bodies. Learn how to overcome body shame with free body positive art groups for teens and tweens.
Dr. Duffy talks with Julie Allen, author of The Courage to Hope, who shares her recovery from anorexia and bulimia and shares the primary tools of self-compassion and overcoming perfectionism.
Duffy Spencer talks with Peter Bregman and Howie Jacobson, authors of "You CAN Change Other People." They discuss moving from critic to ally, how to find out what‘s important to that person and looking for common goals. An examination of ownership and vulnerability.
Dr. Duffy talks with Peter Bregman and Howie Jacobson, authors of "You CAN Change Other People." They discuss how to change another person, the emphasis is on filling that person’s needs and not one’s own, in addition to demonstrating empathy.
Dr. Duffy talks with her sister, Janet Luongo, author of Rebellion, 1967 - A Memoir, about race relations, coming of age, the impact of dysfunctional families and seeking help and forgiveness.
Dr. Duffy talks with her sister, Janet Luongo, author of Rebellion, 1967 - A Memoir, about a review of the significant events of 1967… the year of The Summer of Love… intertwined with an idealistic 17-year-old girl who rebelled by living in the East Village.
Duffy Spencer talks with Becky Lu Jackson, Author of Seeking, Finding, Healing: A Self-directed Guide to Inner Family Healing. Together they talk about how to find and build relationships with your various inner parts.
Duffy Spencer talks with Becky Lu Jackson, Author of Seeking, Finding, Healing: A Self-directed Guide to Inner Family Healing. Together they talk about the distinction between an Eating Addiction and a Food Addiction and the concept of an Inner Family.
Dr. Duffy talks with Sara Zeff Gerber, author of Retirement Planning for Solo Agers, about the particular challenges and solutions for Solo Agers regarding finances, housing, physical fragility and relationship development.
Dr. Duffy talks with Sara Zeff Gerber, author of Retirement Planning for Solo Agers, about what does it mean to be a Solo Ager? The re-definition of the family and the nature of retirement.
Dr. Duffy talks with Shawn Novatt, Station Manager of WHPC, on the essence of being a successful manager. What management practices did he employ to transform WHPC into a multi-award winning radio station?
Dr. Duffy speaks with Lawrence Doochin, author of A Book on Fear: Feeling Safe in a Challenging World. Together they discuss societal belief systems that cause fear and how to recognize our conditioning and release it.
Dr. Duffy speaks with Lawrence Doochin, author of A Book on Fear: Feeling Safe in a Challenging World. Together they discuss the nature of fear and the difference between healthy and unhealthy fear.
Dr. Duffy talks with the author of The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life, Dr Allen Lycka, who discusses the Golden Pearls of Love, Inspiration, Victory, Vulnerability, Resilience and Forgiveness.
Dr. Duffy talks with the author of The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life, Dr. Allen Lycka, who reveals how he and co-author Harriet Tinka survived extraordinarily adverse conditions and discovered Twelve Golden Pearls to leading a fantastic life nevertheless.
Dr. Duffy talks with Alicia Muñoz, LPC and author of A Year Of Us: One Question a Day to spark Fun and Meaningful Conversations discusses how couples can create their own Couple’s Journal to build empathy and rapport.
Dr. Duffy talks with Alicia Muñoz, LPC and author of No More Fighting: 20 Minutes A Week to a Stronger Relationship, uses her expertise as a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist to explain why we mate with some people subconsciously to heal old childhood wounds, and how, if we are mindful, we can use our marital problem as sources of healing.
Dr. Duffy talks with Megan McNealy, about her book, Reinvent the Wheel: How Top Leaders Leverage Well-Being for Success. Together they discuss the Secret Sauce of the Well Being Wheel as a tool for optimizing health, happiness and high achieving performance. It is a three part process involving the aspects of Body, Mind and Spirit.
Dr. Duffy talks with Megan McNealy, about her book, Reinvent the Wheel: How Top Leaders Leverage Well-Being for Success. Together they discuss the urgent need to change the Culture of Corporate America from being based on the mistaken belief that doing well is more important than being well.
Dr. Duffy talks with Rick Patterson, author of "Shame Unmasked: Disarming the Hidden Driver Behind our Destructive Decisions" about how shame is universal and how people can befriend it to allow for its constructive outlet.
Dr. Duffy talks with Rick Patterson, author of "Shame Unmasked: Disarming the Hidden Driver Behind our Destructive Decisions" about what the nature of shame is, why it is hidden, and what the benefit of acknowledging it is.
Dr. Duffy Spencer talks with Nadine Lucas, Licensed Mental Health Counselor about an exploration into using psychodrama as a vehicle for communicating with parts of the self that are having cravings, and identifying the real needs underneath.
Dr. Duffy Spencer talks with Nadine Lucas, Licensed Mental Health Counselor about a fresh look at addiction through the Internal Family Systems model, which offers access to the subconscious.
Dr. Duffy talks with Ian Jenkins, the author of THREE DADS AND A BABY. Ian, and two of his partners, are the proud parents of two children through embryo adoption. In this episode, they discuss the nature of parenthood for gay couples, and the special legal consideration for “throuples.”
Dr. Duffy talks with Ian Jenkins, the author of THREE DADS AND A BABY. Ian, and two of his partners, are the proud parents of two children through embryo adoption. In this episode, they discuss polyamory and its pros and cons compared to monogamy and polygamy.
Dr. Duffy talks with Stephanie Lombard, co-author of PTSD, How Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD Taught Me the Power of Pushing Toward Success Daily. Together, they discuss how to notice the danger signs of PTSD, and the various resources to utilize once one acknowledges the condition.
Dr. Duffy talks with Stephanie Lombard, co-author of PTSD, How Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD Taught Me the Power of Pushing Toward Success Daily. Together, they discuss the difference is between healthy “pushing” and unhealthy “pushing.”
Dr. Duffy continues to talk with John Lee, best-selling author, about his latest book, The Half-lived Life. The half-lived life results in having a livelihood that is meaningless and boring, including emotional divorce, conflict habituation or separation. How can people be more assertive?
Dr. Duffy talks with John Lee, best selling author, about his latest book, The Half-lived Life. The half-lived life occurs when someone takes a passive stance in life and settle for something unsatisfying because it’s easier. Is that you?
Dr. Duffy talks to David Alexander, psychotherapist and author of Escaping From Freedom. People will value democratic institutions as they are treated more democratically and empathically themselves in their interpersonal relationships. Together, they discuss how to use Nonviolent Communication as a vehicle for caring, mutually respectful relationships and for conflict resolution.
Dr. Duffy talks to David Alexander, psychotherapist and author of Escaping From Freedom, about Authoritarianism and why it is a national and international phenomenon. What is the attraction and what is the antidote?
Dr. Duffy talks again with Stephen Andrew, LCSW, about how to stop the vicious self-talk that comes from being traumatized, and be able to connect with one’s heart, while at the same time asserting boundaries.
Dr. Duffy talks with Stephen Andrew, LCSW about how people need to develop support systems to overcome historical residue that undermines happy healthy intimacy.
Dr. Duffy talks again with Marcia Meislin, author of The Goodbye Cookie, A Memoir of Not Giving Up, about living without “shoulds” by distinguishing what’s really important, the difference between healthy obligations and unhealthy obligations, and learning how to go within.
Dr. Duffy talks with Marcia Meislin, author of The Goodbye Cookie, A Memoir of Not Giving Up, about how to live joyously at any age by growing yourself in four major categories: the Physical, Emotional, Spiritual and Mental.
Dr. Duffy speaks again with Dr. Pamela Dickson, a radiologist and practitioner of Chinese Medicine, this time about the application of healthy chi in the body through acupuncture, herbology, breath, meditation and nature walks.
Dr. Duffy Spencer talks with Dr. Pamela Dickson, a radiologist and practitioner of Chinese Medicine. Together, they discuss the eight essential vessels in non-somatic traditional medicine that activate protection energy and expressive energy.
Dr. Duffy continues her conversation with Carol Ritz, a Certified Speaking Professional, and asks, "What is the nature of leadership and co-leadership?" Servant leadership and mutual empowerment is also discussed.
Dr. Duffy talks with Carol Ritz, a Certified Speaking Professional, asking, "What is the essence of change?" They discuss the three types of change and how we can deal with them.
Dr. Duffy talks with Susan Quinn, a psychotherapist specializing in substance abuse, about the difference between loneliness and solitude, and how solo agers can exercise new trends to stay connected in community.
Dr. Duffy talks with Susan Quinn, a psychotherapist specializing in substance abuse, about the phenomenon of solo female aging: how single women can lead their highest quality life.
Dr. Duffy talks again with Stefan Deutsch, author of Love Decoded, about how people can choose conscious intention to embrace unconditional self-love first to enable them to feel nourished enough to love others unconditionally... and to use a teaching app to learn the necessary skills.
Dr. Duffy talks with Stefan Deutsch, author of Love Decoded, who gives an overview of the nature of unconditional love and why it is essential for well-being.
Dr. Duffy talks with Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb, author of 'Maybe You Should Talk To Someone.' It’s about how to democratize and de-mystify the nature of therapy. People suffer needlessly because they have learned to de-value their emotional health and only come to therapy when they’re in crisis.
Dr. Duffy talks with Francisco DiBlasi, author of The Globalization of American Democracy: What is at Stake in the National 2020 Election. Together, they explore a history of how democracy evolved in the United States and how it is our only defense against Autocrats, the dangers of losing democracy, the failure of communism and how capitalism is beneficial as long as it held in check, and how the answer is to be rational and use a score card to help you make a decision for the presidential election.
Dr. Duffy talks with Francisco DiBlasi, author of The Globalization of American Democracy: What is at Stake in the National 2020 Election. Together, they explore a history of how democracy evolved in the United States and how it is our only defense against Autocrats, the dangers of losing democracy, the failure of communism and how capitalism is beneficial as long as it held in check, and how the answer is to be rational and use a score card to help you make a decision for the presidential election.
Dr. Duffy talks to Susan RoAne, best-selling author of Secrets of Savvy Networking, and offers many original tips on communicating during the pandemic lockdown to maintain and even enhance your relationships.
Dr. Duffy talks to Susan RoAne, best-selling author of Secrets of Savvy Networking, and offers many original tips on communicating during the pandemic lockdown to maintain and even enhance your relationships.
Dr. Duffy continues to speak with Dr. Judi Hollis, psychologist and best-selling author, about the many challenges that couples under lockdown face... and provides pointers on how to create opportunities to grow as a couple.
Dr. Duffy speaks with Dr. Judi Hollis, psychologist and best-selling author, about the many challenges that couples under lockdown face... and provides pointers on how to create opportunities to grow as a couple.
Dr. Duffy Spencer talks with Will Amason, Energy Healer and Intuitive Empath, about how stress is so common that people can live in fight/flight without even knowing it. Discover techniques to lower your brain wave frequency to calmness.
Dr. Duffy Spencer talks with Will Amason, Energy Healer and Intuitive Empath, about how to move from stress to bliss through learning the techniques of Heart Brain Coherence.
Dr. Duffy talks with Meredith Oppenheim, founder and CEO of Vitality Society, a multi-faceted enrichment organization dedicated to People 60 and older, about a new paradigm of aging: the 8 action steps to wellness in our 60+ years.
Dr. Duffy talks with Meredith Oppenheim, founder and CEO of Vitality Society, a multi-faceted enrichment organization dedicated to People 60 and older, about surviving and even thriving during the pandemic: what we have lost... and what we can gain.
Dr. Duffy talks with Leslie Charles, author of Bless Your Stress, and discusses how to stretch out of your comfort zone and enrich yourself in this unprecedented time after COVID-19.
Dr. Duffy talks with Leslie Charles, author of Bless Your Stress, and discusses the loss of security, routine, independence and connection after COVID-19, and the concept of self-touch.
Dr. Duffy and Aneesh Chaudhry, Philanthropist, Brain Health Coach, Corporate Wellness Consultant, Professional Speaker, and Producer/Filmmaker, discuss how can people re-envision their lives for the better as we open up the economy.
Dr. Duffy and Aneesh Chaudhry, Philanthropist, Brain Health Coach, Corporate Wellness Consultant, Professional Speaker, and Producer/Filmmaker, discuss the kinds of things people can do to stay active physically and mentally during quarantine.
Mark Lewis is fed up with the way so many people act and how selfishly they behave. He believes his GIVE A DAMN philosophy of responsibility, respect, accountability and doing the right thing can help make the world a better place, and talks to Dr. Duffy about it.
It begins one person at a time, and grows until we have hundreds of millions of people to GIVE A DAMN for each other. Mark Lewis, author of 'Give A Damn,' tells Dr. Duffy of his dream to create a revolution starting with you and me to collectively change the world.
Dr. Duffy asks author David Stone, author of Unsubscribe from Anxiety: Opt Out of the Myth that Worry is Required and Take Charge of Your Own Life Now, for more of his practical steps to overcome fear, anxiety and worry. Listen in to learn ways to replace those mental habits with better, more constructive ones, and lead yourself to peace of mind… and a happier life.
Duffy Spencer talks with David A. Stone, author of Unsubscribe from Anxiety: Opt Out of the Myth that Worry is Required and Take Charge of Your Own Life Now, about how anxiety does not have to be a fact of life. Anxiety is, in fact, an unconscious mental and emotional choice that have become habits. Find out just how such a painful habit was acquired… and the beginning steps to “unsubscribe’ from all that anxiety.
Duffy Spencer talks again with Dr. Frank Pasciuti, a licensed clinical psychologist and certified hypnotherapist in private practice in Charlottesville, Virginia, who explains ten key areas through case examples including your physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and moral development, as well as your identity, intimacy, existential growth and your intuitive and spiritual evolution.
Duffy Spencer talks with Dr. Frank Pasciuti, author of Chrysalis Crisis, where he explains how you can use your life ordeals to bring about personal and spiritual growth. Like the butterfly that struggles to free its wings from the chrysalis cocoon, the struggle after a crisis can help with personal transformation, and your flight through life.
Duffy Spencer talks with Judith Orloff, author of The Empath's Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People, Thriving as an Empath, and Emotional Freedom, about how empaths have so much to offer as healers, creatives, friends, lovers, and innovators at work. Yet highly sensitive and empathic people often give too much at the expense of their own well-being―and end up absorbing the stress of others.
After David Richo tells Duffy Spencer how to be an adult in a relationship, he will help you learn to use mindfulness and compassion so you can no longer be held back by the past
David Richo shares with Dr. Duffy his ideas and practices that can help couples build intimacy and shares ways to help you resolve any relationship issues and the phases you go through.
Astrologer and twin Linda Zlotnick joins Dr. Duffy to recount the remarkable and gripping story of how she dealt with the illness and death of her identical twin sister by using astrology.
Duffy Spencer talks to Tom & Lindy Schneider, who interviewed and researched highly successful people to find the secrets that they used while they were college students to draw fame, fortune and life-long friendships into their lives.
Ever feel embarrassed that you had to walk away from a goal? Known as the "Quit Doctor", Dr. Stan, helps Dr. Duffy and you get past the stigma and shame, heal and free you from the emotional baggage associated with quitting.
The notion that "winners never quit" is a myth and the truth is that winners quit all the time. Dr. Stanley Robertson, the Quit Doctor teaches Dr. Duffy Spencer how to quit the right way with his formula to help us be happier, more innovative, and more productive.
Dr. Duffy continues with author Elizabeth Trinkaus continues with inspirations to live life with more joy and help you know that you ARE enough!
Duffy Spencer talks with Elizabeth Trinkaus, who goes through a step-by-step guide that crushes the myth that if you do just one more thing, you will finally be enough.
Duffy Spencer talks to Marc Sherman, founder of Organic Conceptions, about how a husband and wife who experienced infertility created a breakthrough method of providing emotional support for couples—and proved that on that journey to conceive life, you can’t stop living yourself.
Dr. Duffy and Tom & Lindy Schneider tell a stories of some celebrities, CEOs, billionaires and former presidents... as to how they began their journeys to success, and sometimes in quite unexpected ways.
Teresa Harlow jokes how her book, Happily Divorced, was meant to be “a journey through our happy life of divorce with a child,” but turned out to be a story of a co-parenting journey.
There are 2 kinds of friends: the ones you genuinely have things in common with, and the ones you have history with. Jonathan Yatsky will tell you how to survive those people in your life who suck the energy right out of you.
Jonathan Yatsky discusses with Dr. Duffy ways to better support those people who have painful news or something “uncomfortable” to share.
Since thoughts create beliefs---which then create behavior---negative thoughts are dangerous things to leave unchecked. Duffy Spencer talks with Ora Nadrich , who describes how you can help yourself solve your own problems daily.
Live True means to live in the present moment and Ora Nadrich adheres to the Buddhist principle, "What we believe, we become". Nadrich explains how to help guide yourself through mindful meditation and take control of your destiny.
Dr. Ron Frederick continues with Dr. Duffy on the struggle with making love work. He shares his four-step approach to develop new ways of relating. By practicing the science behind it, relationships can be fuller and richer than ever imagined.
No matter how hard we try, many of us struggle to make love work with our partners. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ron Frederick explains that our brains are running on outdated software. But we don’t have to remain prisoners to our past.
Dr. Duffy and guest Judi Hollis discuss how finally there is help for sexy, over-weight women. Dr. Hollis explores the connection between overeating and sexuality and shows women how to seek sexuality in the bedroom, not the kitchen.
Dr. Duffy and her special guest Dr. Judi Hollis discuss the unique parallels between negative eating habits and universal conflicts that all women face.
Having counseled families for more than 30 years, guest Judi Hollis offers guidance on the topic of eating disorders and how she pioneered the nation's first Twelve-Step treatment program
Dr. Duffy Spencer talks with author Cindy Watson about how women can rediscover their passion and purpose, and reclaim their power through feminine masterful negotiation - to help you get what you want from the boardroom... to the bedroom.
More info can be found at https://www.womenonpurpose.ca.
Dr. Duffy Spencer talks with Rena Greenberg about her book, “Easy Sugar Breakup,” and discusses the psychological and physical basis of food addictions and some relaxation techniques to overcome your sugar habit, and any addiction. Learn how pharmaceutical grade CBD oil can be used to cut cravings and improve your health!
Dr. Duffy’s guest Rena Greenberg discusses how to develop a healthier, more satisfying lifestyle without feeling deprived using ‘the Easy Sugar Breakup’ two-week detox program. She shares some proven sugar cancelling recipes.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, dealing with the fear and mystery of that diagnosis, Joyce Fields developed the courage to accept the reality of the diagnosis, and experienced the incredible joy of recovery. Joyce Fields shares this journey with Dr. Duffy in this heartfelt interview.
Dr. Duffy with guest Dr. London continue their discussion about his LPA (Learning, Philosophizing, Action) method to help gain new perspectives and move toward positive change with anxiety, phobias, PTSD, and insomnia.
Dr. London outlines an effective 3-step method to help overcome anxiety, phobias, PTSD, and insomnia with less long-term therapy using fewer or no medications.
Dr. Duffy Spencer's guest Sheila Cox teaches you how to stay optimistic in a pessimistic digital age, that you are smarter than your smart phone, and key ways to overcome computer technophobia.
More with Stephen R. Andrew about his book "Game Plan", a resource for any man who wants to lead a more whole and satisfying life.
Guest Stephen R. Andrews explains to Dr. Duffy lessons your dad never taught you about living life to the fullest... and other self-destructive behaviors.
Dr. Duffy and Dr. Schulman, both certified Gestalt Therapists, explain the psycho therapeutic approach while discussing the benefits of role playing to aid in the resolution of past conflicts.
Dr. Duffy Spencer's guest executive coach David Schulman tells how he helps others gain self-awareness, clarify goals, and unlock their potential.
Queens resident and author Joanne Balducci discusses with Dr. Duffy how she learned at an early age to handle responsibility and become a strong leader against all odds.
Dr. Duffy, with author Linda Williams, discuss the nature of etiquette, overcoming obstacles to being kind and the benefits of changing.
Dr. Duffy, with author Linda Williams, discuss the origins of courtesy, the loss of courtesy today, and the nature of civility.
Mimi Donaldson explains to Dr. Duffy her four steps and techniques to help learn to communicate and give better feedback to others.
Dr. Fernandez and his family risked everything for the American Dream and guest Patricia Shih tells his incredible struggle and their difficult journey to fulfill that dream … and how he succeeded to become top cardiac surgeon here on Long Island.
Guest Kyrin Dunston, MD’s continues to discuss her philosophy on holistic health and how your health is your most valuable asset. Treat it
from the inside out!
“Health is a journey, not a destination.” Dr. Duffy’s discusses Dr. Kyrin Dunston philosophy on how to have holistic health from the inside out!
Mr. Sharpe highlights a few of his eleven unique true stories of the challenges and joys of being a caregiver for a loved one.
Mimi Donaldson will give you tips to improve your ability to focus on what matters…. and to remind you to bless your stress because that means you’re still alive!
Dr. Duffy continues the interview with Sherry Cormier on how to deal with loss and become whole again.
Dr. Duffy interviews Sherry Cormier, certified bereavement counselor, who helps explain just how to respond and grow stronger from loss and suffering. Her carefully considered work provides perspective on grief and healing over time.
Author Dale McGowan, along with author Dr. Duffy, discuss how to help your children with their own moral and intellectual development, including advice on religious-extended-family issues, death and life, secular celebrations, wondering and questioning, and more..
Every person has an idea of who we are supposed to be. In Your Redefining Moments, spiritual teacher Dennis Merritt Jones explains the road map back to your center, where you will find your Authentic Self and how you can live the life you were born for, rather than trying to be anyone but who they truly are.
Dr. Duffy continues her interview with Dr. Bradley Nelson on how to deal with inherited emotions. People don’t often realize that the emotions they are feeling are, quite often, inherited ones.
Dr. Duffy's interviews Dr. Bradley Nelson, author of The Emotion Code, about how to spot sign of possible suicide and ways to prevent it from happening.
Dr. Duffy interviews Mimi Donaldson to help you understands your fears. Public speaking is the number one fear in the United States. Death is number five. If the thought of speaking in front of a people makes you sweat, you are not alone.
Dr. Duffy's guest Dennis Merritt Jones, this time on his book "The Art of Abundance". Seems we all want the same things in life: freedom, inner peace, and a life filled with purpose and meaning. The problem is that most people don't know where to look... but Dennis Merritt Jones will help you identify some of the most important of ten rules that will lay the foundation for a life worth living.
Dr. Duffy's interviews guest Dennis Merritt Jones on one of his four books, The first being "The Age of Uncertainty". If the difficulties of recent years have taught us anything it's that none of us has as much control over our lives as we believe. The only thing we can control is our next thought. Living in the I don't know and loving it is an art form we can all master
Dr. Duffy's guest Fran Greene is back, this time on "Dating Again with the Flirting Bible"... will talk you through some of her thirteen tried-and-trusted techniques for becoming the most confident and attractive person in the room (no matter if you think you are or not!).
Dr. Duffy's interviews guest Fran Green to help you find your secret weapon to becoming a fearless flirt. With help from The Secret Rules of Flirting, you’ll master the art of communicating and attract the love you deserve.
Dr. Duffy's continues with guest Dr. Dale Bredesen about his research with treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
The burden of dementia is staggering, and unfortunately on the rise. It is expected that by 2050, there will be over 160,000,000 patients with Alzheimer’s disease globally. Dr. Dale E. Bredesen discusses his finding with his over 30 years of researching the treatment... and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Duffy's interviews guest Dianna Booher who wants to prevent micromanagement before it happens by providing you with the right leadership communication skills. , Booher explains how to communicate effectively so you can fulfill your most essential responsibilities as a leader.
Dr. Duffy's guest Elinor Greenberg begins with an overview of personality disorders and explains the treatment interventions that work best for each type.
Dr. Duffy's guest Tim Desmond continues his discussion of a 14 day plan to help you transform your relationship with yourself so you can find greater health, peace, emotional stability, and joy.
Dr. Duffy's guest Tim Desmond discusses how to motivate yourself with kindness, regulate anxiety and depression, be more resilient during life’s challenges... and be more compassionate with others.
Two professional social worker, Charlie and Linda Bloom, describe their own marital difficulties with Dr. Duffy… and the way they overcame them.
Intimacy requires honesty and courage. Neil Straus discusses with Dr. Duffy on how to master these qualities for healthy relationships
Dr. Duffy, along with author Rebecca Costa, discuss her book on how to make use of the latest breakthrough in Science to better forecast future consequences.
Dr. Duffy, along with author Rebecca Costa, discuss her book on how to make use of the latest breakthrough in Science to better forecast future consequences.
Janet Courtney, with her Kinesthetic storytelling… stories that can be told on a child's back… explains how this enhances parent-child bonding through respectful and caring touch.
Most parents and teachers get very frustrated working with angry children and adolescents. Dr. Beischel’s, based on fifty years of practice as a psychologist and parent, has old style, simple solutions… including reward and punishment and mindfulness and meditation.
According to Dr. Mark Beischel, there is a better and cheaper way to calm the brain… through mindfulness and meditation. Learn how to let go of selfish demands and the anxieties of the past and future… and be able to be at peace with your Self.
Sarah Brabbs breaks down how to deal with the ass****s in your life… and how and why you yourself need to stop being one.
Learn how to come away with simple practices to being grateful for what you have... so you can make room for the life that you are truly meant to live.
Duffy Spencer talks with David McCaule. Having years of recovery and working in the field of addiction to recovery will teach you how to unlock your and integrate your approach to living… and wellness of recovery.
Duffy Spencer talks with David McCauley, speaking to those in need, to help you understand how movement of the mind, body and soul are critical to your emotional healing.
Join Dr. Duffy as she explores hope, healing and spiritual growth for our world with author Eve Wilson.
Dr. Duffy, along with author Amy Sherman, discuss the new dating rules for mid-life and beyond.
Scott Grace shows Dr. Duffy about the willingness to learn how to love with his impromptu song skills.
Dr. Duffy Spencer learns how to release your trapped emotions for abundant health, love and happiness.
Red flags and green flags: The secret of finding the right mate.
Improve your odds at lasting love with our guest, Carol Diamond.
Dr. Duffy interviews Allen Klein to learn how kids know stuff that adults 'oughta' know'. Children can teach us a great deal about life if we learn to look at he world from behind their eyes.
How to use the four qualities of stress management to melt, worry and relax. 1) Thinking 2) Being mindful 3) Doing and 4) Relaxing.
The nature of healing one's body, mind, and spirit in an integrated way through movement and positive action.
Dr. Duffy Spencer continues the discussion of DNA imprinting with Kate O'Connell. This week, find out what the inter-generational aspect of DNA imprints is.
Dr. Duffy Spencer, along with her guest Kate O'Connell, discuss what the nature of DNA imprints is. Also, what's the intergenerational aspect of DNA imprints?
Join Dr. Spencer in Part 2 as she continues exploring with Dr. Judith Orloff what it means to be an empath... as well as how an empath protects him or herself?
What does it mean to be an empath? What are the negatives and positives aspects of being an empath? Dr. Spencer discusses these answers with Dr. Judith Orloff.
The two key components of the relationship protocol, which are commitment and the “us” place.
Dr. Duffy Spencer discusses with author Joan Ifland that "slow food" doesn't actually take that long to make and whole food isn't necessarily more expensive. Change your brain chemistry today!
Dr. Duffy Spencer, along with her guest Kim Wolinski, discuss how to use a Time Block Table and how to build a strong Accountability Buddy System.
Dr. Duffy Spencer, along with her guest Kim Wolinski, discuss how to get rid of inner clutter by noticing your thoughts and how to break automatic habits and retrain your brain.
Creating community about a camp in the Berkshires for adults at Rowe Camp and Conference called Kindred Spirits, in which community is developed.
Dr. Duffy Spencer speaks with the most organized man in America, author Andrew Mellon, who explains what the "Organizational Triangle" is and how it can help you.
Dr. Duffy Spencer interviews the most organized man in America, author Andrew Mellen. Unstuff your life by learning how to start with sorting... and then do a reality check on what you have. "Hoarding is a combination of superstition, training and over-correction of the past."
Guest Dr. Sally Valentine discusses the 7 Chakras as energy centers and how to access them.
Dr. Duffy Spencer, along with her guest Dr. Sally Valentine, discuss affirmations and appreciations with sex, intimacy, and spiritual tantric sex workshops.
Dr. Duffy Spencer continues discussing with Dr. Nelson how emotional baggage is trapped emotions and specific techniques on how to release them.
Dr. Duffy Spencer discusses with Dr. Bradley Nelson how to release your trapped emotions and free up your emotional energy.
Dr. Duffy Spencer, along with guest Carol Ritz, discuss how to change rather than be driven by it.
Dr. Duffy Spencer, along with guest Carmen Rivera, discuss how to have relationships that work using the 4 "R"'s.
Dr. Duffy Spencer, along with guest Carmen Rivera, discuss the quality of mindfulness and how we can attain it to achieve stress-free and serene living.
Dr. Duffy Spencer continues discussing with Rhys Thomas just how to learn if you're a creative idealist, emotionally intelligent specialist, team player, charismatic leader, or achiever!
Dr. Duffy Spencer discusses with Rhys Thomas how to use the five Life Purpose Profiles to unlock your hidden potential.
Dr. Duffy Spencer, along with Carolyn Gross, discuss how to change one's life-style, word view, and health protocol for transformation.
Dr. Duffy Spencer, along with Amy Schaeffer, discuss what the post-dynamics of the clutterer are, how to work with yourself as a clutterer, and to know when you need professional help.
Dr. Duffy Spencer, along with Amy Schaeffer, discuss the benefits of the support group WellSpouse.org, which helps caregivers cope with chronic illnesses of their primary relationship.
Dr. Duffy Spencer discusses with Terry Fralich exactly what the 5 core skills of mindfulness are: Intentionally, Witnessing, Attentiveness, Self-Regulation, and Loving-Kindness.
Dr. Duffy Spencer discusses with Terry Fralich what the nature of mindfulness is and how it can help us to be less stressful, be happier, and have better relationships.
Dr. Spencer discusses with Mary Jane Mapes just how to speak to people so people will listen.
Dr. Spencer discusses with Mark Wolynn how to learn powerful tools to end the cycle of family trauma.
Dr. Spencer discusses with Mark Wolynn how to learn powerful tools to end the cycle of family trauma.
Dr. Spencer discusses with Leslie Charles how to interview your elders so you can learn their intricacies of their lives.
Dr. Duffy Spencer interviews C. Leslie Charles on "Building Community in a Divided Nation"... and how people can get entrenched by listening.
Dr. Spencer, along with Dr. Noelle Nelson discuss how legions of unhappy employees have a Bad Boss... and those bosses inflict misery and abuse on too many employees who aren't in a position to quit. This interview discusses a practical step-by-step guide to making yourself valuable to that Bad Boss instead of cringing, screaming, or going crazy. they discuss how to take back control of your job and your career...even if your Bad Boss is a raving lunatic, narcissist or just plain incompetent.
How do you deal with someone who is overly arrogant, shows an extreme lack of empathy, or exhibits an inflated sense of entitlement? These are all traits of narcissistic personality disorder, and when it comes to dealing with narcissists, it can be difficult to get your point across. Come listen to how you can handle the narcissistic people in your life... and find a way of communicating effectively with them.
How do you deal with someone who is overly arrogant, shows an extreme lack of empathy, or exhibits an inflated sense of entitlement? These are all traits of narcissistic personality disorder, and when it comes to dealing with narcissists, it can be difficult to get your point across. Come listen to how you can handle the narcissistic people in your life... and find a way of communicating effectively with them.
Did you ever wish you knew the secret to bouncing back from life's toughest roadblocks, wounds and obstacles? According to Donald Altman, there is no secret. There is simply the skills of applying mindfulness to whatever new problem knocks on your door each day.
Dr. Duffy discusses Dr. Altman's book on how to reappraise and negative and anxious thoughts, habits, pain, and stress in a fresh way to produce new insight, positive change, and a sense of hope.
Guest Suzanne Brue joins Dr. Duffy to discuss her book "8 Colors of Fitness." How does the Myers-Brigg Model interface with your fitness style? Suzanne will explain how your unique color can fit your fitness personality.
Anna E. Kravis has dedicated her life to expressing love through music to people of all ages, to an unfolding spiritual awareness, and to the belief that our personal lives and the life of our planet can be healed through love.
Jodi DeSantis-Helming shows how to develop a clear vision of what you really want. You will learn how to find ways to become grateful and attract more of what you want into your life no matter what your personal circumstances will be.
Jodi DeSantis-Helming shares her inspirational ideas for creating miracles and how to surround ourselves with positive energy.
Dr. Thomas Cowan gives us a new understanding of the role of the heart in the human body. He explains the connection between the heart and gold, the connection between the heart and love... and the true cause of heart disease and how to prevent and treat it.
Dr. Thomas Cowan merges the wisdom of traditional societies, the modern findings of western medicine and the esoteric teaching of the ancients. The fourfold approach includes: Nutrition, Therapeutics, Movement and Meditation to develop your powers for full health.
Dr. Duffy Spencer talks with Paula S. Gilbert about "Demystifying Therapy: What It's Really Like."
Dr. Duffy Spencer talks with Sheryl Stern about "Dealing with Alzheimer's." Originally aired August 17, 2016.
Natasha Prenn, LCSW, is a senior faculty member of the Accelerated Experiential-Dynamic Psychotherapy Institute (AEDP). Dr. Duffy talks with Natasha about helping people change.
Deceiving America. Guest: Ed Brodow, the world's top spokesman on the art of negotiation
Deceiving America. Guest: Ed Brodow, the world's top spokesman on the art of negotiation