Just Relationships

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.