The Mary Waldon Show: Raising and Empowering Young Women, Mind, Body, and Spirit

Currently, the most talked about psychotherapies are known as third wave or third generation behavior therapies. Many of these therapies are evidence-based, with randomized trials to support their efficacy. Research findings aside, there is a perception that behavior-based therapies can be overly mechanistic and dehumaninzing. This is a criticism that has no basis in regard to Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Instead, FAP helps client and clinician develop a connection that serves as a model for the client to re-create closeness in relationships outside of session. Tune in to The Mary Waldon Show to learn more about Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) directly from Dr. Mavis Tsai, co-developer of this treatment. Dr. Tsai leads an experiential hour you do not want to miss!

People break our trust. People lie, mislead, and behave in ways that can violate both explicit contracts like marriage or presumptive contracts like friendship. Even institutions can betray us and hurt us in ways that impact our confidence. Betrayal is fundamental to the human condition, and yet because of betrayal blindness, it often goes undetected. We are vulnerable to not being able to identify repetitive, hurtful interactions that impact our self worth and our ability to have healthy relationships. What is betrayal and how does it impact us? Why are we often blind to betrayal? How do we become aware of betrayal and heal from its effects? Tune into The Mary Waldon Show as we welcome Jennifer Freyd, Phd to help us answer these questions. Dr. Freyd is a betrayal researcher and co-author of the book Blind to Betrayal: Why We Fool Ourselves, We are Not Being Fooled. This is an hour you don't want to miss!

In the age of reality-TV-show-based interventions that attempt to heal everything from obesity and hoarding to infidelity and addiction, it is not difficult to find video footage of people being shamed into changing their behavior. In his book Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology, David Bedrick challenges the punitive edge of pop psychology and introduces instead a love-based psychology to help us understand both our feelings and our behaviors. Tune in for an in-deph discussion of what this fresh perspective means in terms of gaining understanding of ourselves and feeling better.

Why are patient, giving and selfless people inexorably attracted to selfish, controlling and narcissistic partners? Why does this pattern of attraction seem to repeat itself again and again? And why is it that these pairings often stand the test of time and develop into long-term, albeit dysfunctional and hurtful relationships? A new book, “The Human Magnet Syndrome: Why We Love People Who Hurt Us,” helps break down and de-mystify the forces at work that cause people to consistently attract partners who hurt and mistreat. Tune in to learn directly from author and experienced clinician Ross Rosenberg how Givers and Takers are pulled together, and how you can break the cycle to enjoy a satisfying, life-long relationship with the romantic partner of your dreams.

During this episode of The Mary Waldon Show, we will learn about EMDR directly from world-renowned researcher and author Francine Shapiro, PhD. Dr Shapiro is the originator and developer of EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories and has been so well researched that it is recommended as an effective treatment for trauma in the Practice Guidelines of the American Psychiatric Association, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr Shapiro will discuss EMDR, her latest book, Getting Past Your Past: Taking Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy (Rodale), and practical methods listeners can try at home to achieve real and lasting change. Please join me for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Francine Shapiro.

Currently, the most talked about psychotherapies are known as third wave or third generation behavior therapies. Many of these therapies are evidence-based, with randomized trials to support their efficacy. Research findings aside, there is a perception that behavior-based therapies can be overly mechanistic and dehumaninzing. This is a criticism that has no basis in regard to Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. Instead, FAP helps client and clinician develop a connection that serves as a model for the client to re-create closeness in relationships outside of session. Tune in to The Mary Waldon Show to learn more about Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) directly from Dr. Mavis Tsai, co-developer of this treatment. Dr. Tsai leads an experiential hour you do not want to miss!

As our population ages, people in their 40’‘s, 50‘s and 60‘s are caring for aging and ailing relatives. Rising healthcare costs, other financial stressors, diminished insurance coverage, improved healthcare that prolongs life are just some of the reasons that elderly care is becoming the responsible of relatives. But what if your elders didn’t take good care of you? What if they actually abused you or mistreated you? What if they harmed you? And now, they are old and sick, and you are faced with the choice of whether to care for them or not. It is a choice? What could this choice cost you beyond the financial? Listen in as we explore these questions with Dr. Laura Brown, author of the compelling and compassionate book, Your Turn for Care: Surviving the Aging and Death of the Adults Who Harmed You. This is an hour of understanding and comfort that I encourage you to tune into if you or someone you know is in this very sensitive and difficult situation.

In the age of reality-TV-show-based interventions that attempt to heal everything from obesity and hoarding to infidelity and addiction, it is not difficult to find video footage of people being shamed into changing their behavior. In his book Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology, David Bedrick challenges the punitive edge of pop psychology and introduces instead a love-based psychology to help us understand both our feelings and our behaviors. Tune in for an in-deph discussion of what this fresh perspective means in terms of gaining understanding of ourselves and feeling better.

The mental health of military personnel is a women’s issue. Not only are veterans our brothers, sons, fathers, and husbands, but with women comprising 14% of active-duty personnel, they are also our sisters, daughters, mothers and wives. And in light of Defense Secretary Leon Panetta rescinding the 1994 Pentagon policy that bans women from combat, the mental health of military service personell is very likely to further expand as a women’s issue. While officials are divided about whether women will ultimately serve as infantry troops or in elite special-operations units, the recent moves of the Pentagon suggest an expansion of the role of women into the deadliest and most traumatic part of military missions. How is the trauma of war impacting our service men and women? What treatments exist to help with the wide range of trauma vets experience? Tune in for an in-depth discussion with retired Navy Commander and military psychologist Dr Mark Russell to explore this important topic.

Despite the insight a woman may have gained throughout her life, turning 50 can be an experience that has a feeling of impending doom. And while it is a life change that one can prepare for, we may not fully understand the change until we experience it. Tune in to The Mary Waldon Show as we welcome back Lisa Bahar, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to discuss this sometimes perplexing transition. Lisa will share her ten tips to achieving balance and health at age 50, and beyond. Listen in as we explore the physical, the emotional and the spiritual parts of this process.

Let's get real! How can women push past media and cultural messages and get to our authentic selves? How can we help our daughters do the same? We are constantly hearing about the importance of a strong self-esteem for our daughters. What does that mean? And how can we cultivate it within ourselves and our daughters? Tune in for an in-depth discussion with acclaimed self-esteem expert and Life Coach Anea Bogue. Anea will coach us on how to accept ourselves, get comfortable in our own skin, and be free of the burden of low self-worth. She will also share the wisdom behind her REALgirl Camps and how we can raise daughters who are empowered to live independent, empowered lives. You don't want to miss this hour with Anea!

During this episode of The Mary Waldon Show, we will learn about EMDR directly from world-renowned researcher and author Francine Shapiro, PhD. Dr Shapiro is the originator and developer of EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories and has been so well researched that it is recommended as an effective treatment for trauma in the Practice Guidelines of the American Psychiatric Association, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr Shapiro will discuss EMDR, her latest book, Getting Past Your Past: Taking Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy (Rodale), and practical methods listeners can try at home to achieve real and lasting change. Please join me for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Francine Shapiro.

Are you are a young adult woman, or even a solidly middle-aged woman, burdened by a distressing relationship your mother? Are you struggling to find peace with this important woman in your life? Are you worried about your ability to turn your experiences with your mother into effective parenting with your own daughter? Well Today’s show is for you! Tune to hear the wisdom of Dr. Pamela Thompson, author of the book Surviving Mama: Overcoming Strained Mother-Daughter Relationships, An Adult Daughter's Guide. Listen in and find out how you can dissolve Mama’s negative influence while cherishing her positive impact.

All across North America, there has been a dramatic increase in self harming behaviors among teens and school age children. Nancy Heath, PhD has lead extensive, impactful research on these behaviors, and will join me for an in-depth discussion of both her research findings and her recommendations for effective treatment. Please tune in to The Mary Waldon Show to gain an understanding of this set of behaviors, as well an understanding of what can be done to change this method of coping.

There is certainly no lack of critique of the American education system. Inequitity of opportunity, bloated bureaucracies, debates regarding outcome measures...the list goes on. Today we explore an example of what is working in education. Tune in and find out how sociologist Molly Beauregard is strengthening her students' sense of self, and ultimately their mental health. Consciousness, Creativity and Identity is her course offered at The College for Creative Studies in Detroit and is an innovative, student-centered approach that integrates meditation into the core curriculum.

Does your teen daughter need just a little extra support? Not a major intervention, but instead an uplifting positive boost? How about a life coach for teens! Tune into to The Mary Waldon Show to explore how a life coach can help your teen set goals, accept themselves, and just feel better. We will explore topics including bullying, healthy exercise, and developing motivation. Tune in for helpful tips and a positive perspective!

As hard as we try, the challenge of raising children who have a healthy relationship with their bodies and with food can be incredibly difficult. This is evidenced by the growing number of adolescents who struggle with body image distortions and full blown eating disorders. Join us for an in-depth, clinical discussion of the probable causes of and most effective treatments for anorexia and bulimia. Our featured guest experts will be clinical psychologists Dr. Linda Millon and Dr. Jenny Taitz.

The Mother/Daughter relationship can be one of the most challenging relationships for women over the course of a lifetime, especially during the adolescent years. Today's show looks at how understanding the interaction between different personalities types can support more effective communication between mothers and daughters. And we explore using popular films to break down barriers between mothers and daughters in a non-threatening way. Join us for an in-depth, thought-provoking discussion. And remember, your questions and comments are always welcome at change@marywaldon.com. Than you for listening!

If your child is having a difficult time in school, with friends or with her mood, a comprehensive mental health, medical, and neuropsychological assessment can have a direct impact on determining the most effective course of treatment. A complete evaluation can help you know what's in play. Is what you are seeing in your child a significant issue with executive functioning, or is your child's behavior developmentally appropriate? Is the tension your child is experiencing at school due to anxiety or could there be an underlying learning difference? Join Mary and her guest Dr. Sharelle Baldwin for an in-depth discussion on the role of assessment in developing a comprehensive, effective treatment plan.

Given the prevalence of both obesity and anorexia, what is an eating disorder in the land of disordered eating? How can parents help their daughters develop a healthy relationship with food when we ourselves are struggling with food, diets, and acceptance of our bodies? Join Mary for an in-depth discussion with Registered Dietician and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Laura Cipullo. Laura shares ethical, practical advice to help support parents in their efforts to raise girls who can eat well, be healthy, and accept their bodies.