20 episodes

Thoughtful discussions dealing with the many aspects of personality, psychology, and inter-personal relationships.

Voices in the Family WHYY

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 36 Ratings

Thoughtful discussions dealing with the many aspects of personality, psychology, and inter-personal relationships.

    Are Suppressed Emotions to Blame for Pain?

    Are Suppressed Emotions to Blame for Pain?

    Women are far more likely than men to suffer from conditions like chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and migraines.

    • 4 min
    Understanding The Mental Health Needs of Fire Survivors

    Understanding The Mental Health Needs of Fire Survivors

    After the devastating and deadly fire that raged across Maui, Hawaii, mental health professionals warn that survivors could face many challenges related to both the trauma and smoke inhalation. In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the specifics.

    • 3 min
    Looking at Rising Anxiety in a Different Way

    Looking at Rising Anxiety in a Different Way

    Anxiety disorders are on the rise in this country, especially since the pandemic.

    What are the reasons for this steep increase? In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss anxiety, and Dan suggests a different way to look at the issue.

    • 4 min
    The Value of Neighborhood Connections

    The Value of Neighborhood Connections

    Your neighborhood affects your quality of life in many ways – whether you feel safe, comfortable, or have access to healthy food or green spaces. But – it goes beyond that. Rutgers researchers have found that the connections we have with our neighbors really matter.In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the findings:

    • 4 min
    Coping With Toxic Shame

    Coping With Toxic Shame

    A lot of people carry shame – about who they are, things they’ve done – or failed to do. And when that shame becomes overwhelming, therapists refer to it as “toxic shame.” What are the roots of that kind of deep shame – and how can people get over it?

    In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb explore this issue.

    • 4 min
    Helping People Overcome Anxiety

    Helping People Overcome Anxiety

    Levels of anxiety are way up among adults and children – and many people cope by avoiding activities and things they are afraid of. An approach called “exposure therapy” has long shown promise in helping people with anxiety – and it’s coming into play more these days.

    In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss how it works.

    • 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

clint wolf ,

Great

Very helpful, informative podcast.

Sara9007 ,

insightful, spiritual and compassionate

Those three words best describe Dr Gottlieb and his Voices in the Family program. I used to listen religiously, but have moved out of the area. I thought I'd keep up through podcasts. I am disapointed how few are available.

darcyb ,

fantastic podcast!

Very informative and yet so sensitive to the topics discussed. Wonderful host with an amazing depth and attention to the topics. I just wish the archives were available for podcasting!

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