Just Relationships

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.