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Five experts in psychology, talking about the science and practice of living well.

06/06/2025

The urge to make things isn’t just a fun hobby or a luxury for people with extra time. It’s not optional, it’s essential.
https://offtheclockpsych.com/creativity-and-making-things-with-kelly-corrigan-and-claire-corrigan-lichty/

When we engage in making, we’re actually activating our internal pharmacy, triggering natural serotonin and dopamine. It’s literally good for our brain chemistry.

Try making anything this week, draw, build, cook, plant, sew, tinker, write. Not for productivity. Not for money. Just to feel more human again.

For more wisdom on creativity and making things, go listen to Debbie's full conversation with Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan Lichty, coauthors of the children's book, Marianne the Maker!

04/06/2025

Creativity isn’t just a hobby, it’s also essential for mental well-being.

In this week’s episode with Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan Lichty, coauthors of the children’s picture book, Marianne the Maker, they talk with Debbie about how simple creative acts like doodling or building has many benefits from cognitive growth and reducing stress, to boosting mood, and supporting emotional balance.

Tune in to episode 410 of POTC to learn how to foster a home that encourages creative expression, why active rest matters, and how creating, even imperfectly, can be a lifeline in stressful times 🎨⚒️✍️

https://offtheclockpsych.com/creativity-and-making-things-with-kelly-corrigan-and-claire-corrigan-lichty/

30/05/2025

To help kids reduce bias and build empathy, create opportunities for cooperative interactions with diverse peers, where everyone works toward a shared goal, has equal status, and feels supported.

Research shows that this kind of structured, collaborative contact, not competition, is what truly breaks down prejudice and fosters connection.

Tune in to Episode 409: Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times with Melinda Wenner Moyer 🎧

https://offtheclockpsych.com/raising-terrific-kids-in-terrifying-times-with-melinda-wenner-moyer/

28/05/2025

Melinda Wenner Moyer shares how asking your kids even small questions about the media they consume, even starting young, can build critical thinking and resilience.

In terrifying times, raising terrific kids starts with helping them think deeper:

“Who made this?”
“What’s missing?”
“Why is this being shown to me?”

Listen to our latest episode to learn how these everyday conversations can shape your child into a thoughtful, media-savvy human.

https://offtheclockpsych.com/raising-terrific-kids-in-terrifying-times-with-melinda-wenner-moyer/

23/05/2025

What’s the #1 skill that can diffuse conflict and build trust fast?

Likability.

Tune in to Episode 408 of POTC with Yael and former FBI chief negotiator and author of Stalling for Time, Gary Noesner where they talk about:

➡️ How sitting with uncertainty and leading with empathy defuses crises more than force ever could

➡️ Why slowing down negotiations and investing in human understanding can save lives in high-stakes crises

➡️ Understanding even the most difficult people can defuse conflict and open the door to real influence

➡️ The Waco Siege and how it exposed a clash of FBI strategies and what it taught us about negotiation, power, and restraint

➡️ What strategies do elite negotiators use to maintain composure in high-pressure situations and handle their emotions without assuming undue responsibility?

➡️ How humility, likability, and relationship-building can defuse conflict at home, work, or in crisis

https://offtheclockpsych.com/connecting-like-a-hostage-negotiator-with-gary-noesner

21/05/2025

If you want to influence someone, don’t argue; understand them.

Former FBI chief negotiator Gary Noesner says to influence anyone, you must come across as genuine, relaxed, and sincere, and you can’t do that if you’re afraid of failing.

When you attack, people shut down.

When you understand, you create change.

🎧 Ep. 408: Connecting Like a Hostage Negotiator, now live on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube!

https://offtheclockpsych.com/connecting-like-a-hostage-negotiator-with-gary-noesner

16/05/2025

Everything starts with intention. When you listen with a positive intention, it guides your attention.

Whether you're listening to learn, validate, or solve a problem, your intention shapes what you focus on in the conversation. That’s the core of radical listening.
https://offtheclockpsych.com/radical-listening-with-robert-biswas-diener/

Don't miss this amazing episode with Robert Biswas-Diener to find out how radical listening can completely transform the way you connect with others!

14/05/2025

Curiosity’s great, but it’s all about asking the right questions that really dig into what matters.

Radical listening isn’t about repeating back what was said; it’s about responding with real emotion.

If you want to really level up your listening skills, go check out Michael’s episode with Robert Biswas-Diener, coauthor of Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection.

https://offtheclockpsych.com/radical-listening-with-robert-biswas-diener/

09/05/2025

Being a perfect leader DOESN’T build trust.

In our latest episode of Psychologists Off The Clock, Leading for Wellness, Debbie is joined by Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer to talk about why pretending to "have all the answers" actually backfires in leadership.

When leaders hide mistakes, teams stop speaking up, and that silence breeds bigger problems.

Real leadership is human, vulnerable, and honest. When you own your flaws, your team will connect, trust, and thrive.

https://offtheclockpsych.com/leading-for-wellness-with-patricia-grabarek-and-katina-sawyer/

07/05/2025

Still wearing your "perfect leader" mask at work?

In Debbie’s Leading for Wellness episode with Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer, they explore why vulnerability, not perfection, is the real leadership superpower.

Listen in to learn how a “struggle statement” can build trust, deepen relationships, and inspire your team like never before.

Episode link in the comments below 👇

02/05/2025

Holly Yates and Shawn Whooley, co-authors of The Inner Critic Workbook, explain that self-kindness, mindful awareness, and recognizing our shared humanity, is key to quieting that harsh inner voice.

👉🎧https://offtheclockpsych.com/taming-the-inner-critic-with-holly-yates-and-shawn-whooley

To find out why your inner critic exists,
how it hijacks your progress, and how to use the CARE method and self-compassion to move toward what matters most, we invite you to join us for this conversation!

30/04/2025

Want to silence that inner critic and step into your true potential?

Holly Yates and Shawn Whooley, co-authors of The Inner Critic Workbook, share that the key is confronting shame.

When we bring shame into the light, it helps us connect with our shared humanity and opens the door to the life we truly want.

For more wisdom from Holly and Shawn on how to tap into your compassionate coach to move away from your harsh internal dialogue and toward growth, listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform.

https://offtheclockpsych.com/taming-the-inner-critic-with-holly-yates-and-shawn-whooley

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Ever wonder what therapists talk about over coffee? This is a podcast about the psychology and practice of living well. In this podcast you will glimpse into the books on our bedside tables, the research we apply in practice, and the behavioral principles we use to thrive in our own lives, "off the clock." Whether you work in the field of psychology or are just curious to learn more, please join us for Psychologists Off The Clock!