Masters in Psychology Podcast

Dr. Hannah Schacter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Wayne State University. Throughout this podcast, she shares her journey, experiences, and advice to those interested in the field of psychology and explains why it is important to trust your gut when making important decisions. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/hannah-schacter/

Dr. Emily Bashah is a belly dancing psychologist, author, and podcast co-host with a private practice in Scottsdale, AZ. In this podcast, she shares her academic and professional journey, her family history, and discusses The Optimistic American and her new co-authored book Addictive Ideologies: Finding Meaning and Agency When Politics Fail You. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/emily-bashah/

Dr. Janeé Steele is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), certified CBT therapist, owner of Kalamazoo Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy, and Core Faculty at Walden University School of Counseling. In this podcast, she shares her journey, advice, and discusses her new book Black Lives Are Beautiful. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/janee-steele/

Dr. Char Newton is a psychologist, Clinical Assistant Professor, author, and owner of Legacy Mental Health Services. In this podcast, she shares her journey and what drew her into the field of psychology and discusses her new book Black Lives Are Beautiful. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/char-newton/

Dr. Lisa Strohman is a psychologist, attorney, author, and international expert in technology wellness. She is the founder of Digital Citizen Academy and DCA Foundation. In this podcast, she shares her journey, discusses the DC Academy and DCA Foundation, and her new book Phone Alone. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/lisa-strohman/

Dr. Frank McAndrew is a professor of psychology, an evolutionary social psychologist, writer, speaker, and award-winning teacher. In this podcast, he discusses his academic and professional journey, the power of gossip, and the psychology of creepiness. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/frank-mcandrew/

Dr. Deborah Offner is a clinical psychologist with an active and independent practice in Newton, MA. She also serves as a consulting psychologist at Beacon Academy in Boston. With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, Dr. Offner shares her advice with those interested in the field of clinical psychology as well as those wanting to start their own practice. She also discusses her book Educators as First Responders. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/deborah-offner/

Dr. Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the study of self-compassion and is recognized as one of the world’s most influential research psychologists. In this podcast, Dr. Neff shares her journey and explains how she has turned her passion into a career and has become a self-compassion evangelist. She discusses the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and her book Fierce Self-Compassion. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/kristin-neff/

Dr. Monica Vermani is a clinical psychologist, author, and has a private practice called Dr. Vermani Balanced Wellbeing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She recalls her academic and professional journey then discusses Start Living Corporate Wellness and her recently released book A Deeper Wellness: Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety, and Traumas. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/monica-vermani/

Dr. Laura Petracek is a clinical psychologist, addiction specialist, and author in California. She shares her academic and professional journey, discusses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and her new book The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Skills and Strategies for Emotional Regulation, Recovery and Relapse Prevention. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/laura-petracek/

Dr. Donna Marks is a psychotherapist and addictions counselor in Palm Beach, FL with over 30 years of experience in the field of psychology. In this podcast, she shares her journey and discusses her book Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Solution and her forthcoming book The Healing Moment: Seven Paths to Turn Messes into Miracles of Love. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/donna-marks/

Dr. Ben Bernstein is a Performance Psychologist and Coach, an author, and webinar leader in stress reduction. In this podcast, he recalls his academic and professional journey and shares how he has earned the reputation as the “Stress Doctor.” He discusses his book “Crush Your Test Anxiety” and his forthcoming book “The Threefold Path to Optimal Living.” Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/ben-bernstein/

Dr. Soren Kaplan is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and founder of Praxie.com. In this podcast, he shares his academic and professional journey including why he liked the scholar practitioner model while attending Alliant International University for his doctorate in Organizational Psychology. He also discusses his new book, “Experiential Intelligence.” Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/soren-kaplan/

Phyllis Leavitt has been a psychotherapist for over 32 years and ran her own private practice for 25 years. Now retired, she is following her passion of writing impactful, and reflective, books that she believes America needs to help get us through these recent challenges and turmoil. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/phyllis-leavitt/

Dr. Lai shares significant experiences in his academic and professional journey and offers advice to those interested in psychology. He also offers specific advice to those applying for a graduate degree in psychology and shares why he is so interested in implicit bias and discusses Project Implicit and his role as Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board. Video available here: https://www.mastersinpsychology.com/podcast/calvin-lai/