The Rational Basis® of Happiness Podcast

1-Anger 2-Envy 3-Friendship vs Romance

1-My fiance can't handle being pregnant since I lost my job. 2-Stay away from envious people 3-Women like me, but only as a friend.

1-Anger and Abuse 2-Career Change

1-How can I deal with my abusive husband? 2-I am afraid to change careers.

1-Depressed about Career 2-Stressful effects of Divorce

1- Family is dysfunctional due to depressed dad. 2-Why am I stressed? (Dad told mom he didn't love her anymore.)

1-Depression Tips 2-Communication

1-Tips to reduce depression 2-Why does my husband not focus on that I say?

1-Emotions 2-Independence

1-Changing long held ideas 2-Holding your own with peers

1-Envy 2-Grief and Depression

1-Granting the undeserved 2-Boyfriend is depressed over loss of pet

1-Getting Old 2-Unemotional Partner (keep this order for podcast)

1-Does old age have to mean no romance? 2-My boyfriend lacks emotion.

1-Honesty 2-My Life's Purpose

1-Recovering from loss of trust in a lover, friend, or coworker 2-I have no financial needs, yet I have become a bitchy mom.

1-Independence 2-Emotions

1-Living with a demanding parent or partner 2-My friend can't express his emotions

1-Love is what? 2-Stress 3-Unearned Guilt

1-Is love sacrifice or selfish? 2-13 year old cries nightly 3-Dad insists I be a doctor

1-Motivation 2 Anger

1-How do I get off the couch and back to work in a new career? 2-Using anger as motivation (starts at xmys)

1-Obesity 2-Abuse in Romance 3-Pain

1-What's the use (starts at 0m0s) 2-Kid hates stepdad (starts at 2m01s) 3-Thinking away pain (starts at 6m57s)

1-Romance 2-Moods 3-Emotions

1-How to evaluate a romantic partner 2-Why am I always in a strange mood? (starts 3m3s) 3-What are emotions? (starts 3m37s)

1-Shyness 2-Honesty

1-Is shyness treatable? 2- (5m30s) I discovered that my husband watches gay porn.

1-Stalker 2-Laughter

1-When a friend starts to stalk you 2-I laugh at all the wrong times

Abandoned by Mom

How will my son's schooling be effected by being abandoned by his mother?

Abandoned Family

Will my wife's abandoning my son and me effect his school performance?

Abandoned Family (1 of 2)

Is it okay for my young son to meet a father he has never known?

Abuse and Panic

I have had panic attacks since I was sexually abused at 8 years old

Abused Psychologically

I was publicly psychologically abused by a radio shock jock when I was a minor.

Abusive and Angry

How can I deal with my my husband who has anger and abuse issues?

Abusive ex.

My ex husband psychologically abuses me.

Addicted to Sweets?

Is my addiction to sweets chemically based?

ADHD - Is it Legitimate?

My young son has been diagnosed with major anger issues.

Afraid of Sales Job

How do I overcome my fear of selling?

Afraid to Drive

I am afraid to drive at age 80.

After Combat, What Next?

What a soldier experiences after returning home from war - a short interview with Adjustment Counselor Jay White.

Age Difference in Romance

I can't think clearly about my new romance due to the stress from my divorce.

Aggressive Grandson

How can I better handle my aggressive grandson?

Alcoholic Daughter

How can I help my adult alcoholic daughter.

Alcoholism

Is my attempt to go sober the reason my life-long depression is ending?

Alien Abductions

How people come to believe in aliens

Anger

I'm twelve and get very angry over small things.

Anger

Why do I hate my family?

Anger

(starts at 6m 40s) My new anger is getting out of hand.

Anger

Why does my ex continue to hate and torment me?

Anger

Should I abandon a good friend whom recently developed sever anger problems?

Anger

I need help dealing with my anger.

Anger

I can't get past my anger over my cheating husband.

Anger

Why do certain common sounds make me angry?

Anger - Causeless

I hate people and want everyone to die.

Anger at Girlfriend

Help me stop hurting my girlfriend when I get angry

Anger at Kids

How can I control my unjustified anger against my kids?

Anger at Lies

I am so angry about my wife's pre-marriage lies concerning her health

Anger at Mom

Why do I feel so angry at my invalid mom?

Anger Control

How can I control my being angry at my girlfriend?

Anger Control

I was convicted of mild domestic violence due to financial stress.

Anger Management

How can I control my anger?

Anger Management

My adult son is seething with anger.

Anger Management

I am afraid that my uncontrolled anger is going to cause a heart attack.

Anger out of Proportion

I get very angry over small things.

Anger Pretending

I am an actor and need to understand how to act angry.

Anger w Newlyweds

My wife gets very angry at little things I both do and don't do.

Anger With Family

I have a problem controlling my anger.

Anger-Dealing With

How to deal with stress from when my handicapped wife unjustly attacks me.

Angry Child

Why does my grandson have an anger problem only at school?

Angry Child

My three year old has rage and anger problems

Angry Child

My angry child hits classmates and adults.

Angry Silent Teenager

My angry teenage daughter doesn't talk or smile with adults.

Angry Son

My young son asked me to see a counselor about his anger.

Angry Step Child

Anger issues with our pre-school step-child

Angry Young Son

My angry son tears sheetrock off the walls.

Anticipating Death

I am terrified about my husband's illness.

Anxiety

How can I get over being severely anxious?

Anxiety

I want to get off my anxiety meds but I am afraid to.

Anxiety

I can't stop thinking about all the uncertainties in my life.

Anxiety

Are my physical problems due to anxiety?

Anxiety

(begins 4m41s) I'm so anxious in public that my legs shake. (begins 4m41s)

Anxiety about Unpleasantness

How to cope with unpleasant issues

Anxiety and Guilt

My parents don't know that I quit college.

Anxiety and Nausea

I experience actual nausea whenever I hear a certain song.

Anxiety in Public

My anxiety drives me nuts, but I don't want to take medication.

Anxiety Performance Anxiety

I am a singer with a dull stage presence.

Anxiety when Arguing

Why do I overreact when mom and I argue?

Anxious About Everything

I am a "chain worrier", moving from one worry to another, and can't stop.

Anxious and Insecure

(Starts at 5m 48s) My parents' strictness makes me anxious and uncontrollably nervous. (Starts at 5m 48s)

Anxious Insomnia

My anxiety keeps me awake all night.

Asexuality

I have always had zero interest in sex and find it repulsive.

Bipolar Disorder (2 of 2)

Bipolar Disorder (2 of 2)

Borderline Personality Disorder

I'm depressed and try to hurt myself.

Borderline Personality Disorder

I treat people that I like badly.

Borderline Personality Disorder

I am grieving the loss of my . . . therapist.

Career Change

I'm concerned that my boyfriend wants to change careers.

Choices

Should I force my son to attend his beloved grandmother's funeral?

Choosing Sides

Choosing one side when two friends fight.

Combat Veteran Issues

Coping with the issues returning veterans face - a short interview with readjustment counselor Jay White

Communicating With Kids

I often lose it with mythree teenagers.

Controlling Mom

I wake up crying from my dreams about my abusive controling mom.

Controlling Wife

My wife tries to get me angry by pushing my buttons.

Courage

A doctor risks his career on a new procedure

Courage and Integrity

Building Courage and Integrity by speaking up for your rational values - a short interview with activist Lin Zinser

Coworker Issues

My coworker's paranoia causes problems for everyone.

Coworkers

What have I done to alienate my coworkers?

Criticism

I always get teary about things.

Cruel to Animals

16 year old kills birds and does not know why.

Crying

Why do I cry uncontrollably when I argue with my parents?

Crying

Why did I cry uncontrollably after my heated verbal fight with a coworker?

Dealing With Doubt

How should I deal with small nagging doubts I have about my girlfriend?

Death Pre-Occupation

My young dad is pre-occupied with death and obituaries.

Death, Fear, and Afterlife

I don't believe in Hell, but death still terrifies me.

Deciding to Decide

How do I decide among the boys in my life?

Decisions

My sister-in-law can't deal with changes in her routine or make decisions.

Deep Grief

I am tortured by the death of my nine year old daughter.

Dentist Phobia

People who freak out at the dentist.

Depressed and Withdrawn

My 16 year old lost interest in friends, school, dating, and family.

Depressing Thoughts

I need help getting over my depression.

Depression

My depression is ruining my romance.

Depression

What is the cause of my depression?

Depression

What is the best type of therapy for depression?

Depression

Discovering the cause of a man's depression

Depression

Psychological vs. Medical causes of depression

Depression - Sudden and Causeless

Out of the blue I woke up severely depressed

Depression and Fear

I'm 14 and so depressed that I don't want to do anything.

Depression and Guilt

This girl's depression is due to her swimming in unearned guilt.

Depression from Illness

I am depressed from the limits of my Cerebral Palsy.

Depression Self-Caused

A 17-year old's depression is self-caused.

Depression Therapy

A cognitive therapy session for depression - a short interview with Dr. Judy Beck

Depression vs. Romance

My wife lacks confidence and seems depressed.

Detachment

My husband regularly feels like he goes into a different world.

Divorce and Children

My parent's divorce depressed me.

Divorced, But Why?

My wife left me despite my catering to her every whim.

Dog Hatred

I love animals but why do I hope my husband's dog gets hit by a car?

Doubtful Romance

Is my boyfriend a pedophile?

Emotional Intimacy

Do men develop an emotional involvement more slowly than women?

Emotional Repression

My now emotionally repressed husband blames himself for my being raped.

Emotional Repression

I am trying to conquer my emotional repression by being over emotional.

Emotional Shutdown

Early abuse shutdown my ability to feel emotions.

Emotionally Distanced Dad

Why does my step daughter's abusive dad never call her by her name?

Emotionless

I am emotionally flat, even after a romantic breakup.

Emotions

How can I deal with the emotions from my separation from my husband?

Emotions

My friend has a fear of expressing emotion.

Emotions

Dealing with strong negative emotions (A continuation of yesterday's podcast)

Emotions - How to Understand Them

I took my bedroom mirror down because I am so depressed.

Emotions and War

My experience in Iraq - a short interview with adjustment counselor Jay White.

Emotions Explained

(starts at about 6m 30s) Are emotions right or wrong?

Emotions, Causes of

What could be some causes for my depression?

Envious People

Help me deal with an envious ex.

Envy; A Cure

I am envious of my friends good fortune

Evaluating risk

I experience fear and anxiety from reading my medication warnings.

Fairy Tales vs. Mental Health

My son gets hysterically upset by fairy tales.

Family Dynamics

My husband favors my daughter over me.

Fear

All day, alI I can think about is my death

Fear of Dying

For two years I have had many thoughts about dying.

Fear of Dying

I am very depressed because I can't stop thinking about death.

Fear of Living

(Starts at 3m 47s) I am afraid of life since seeing a documentry on 911

Feelings vs Thinking

Making healthy decisions based on analyzed vs. unanalyzed emotions - a short interview with Dr. Steve Orma.

Finding Happiness

There IS a method ~ a short interview with author Craig Biddle

Forgiveness

Should I forgive my dying mother?

Forgiveness

Should I forgive my grandfather and my family for abusing me?

Frustration

Four areas of life that will make your life flourish

Frustration

My daughter has anger episodes due to her pain.

Generosity

Should I toss my useless adult son out of my house?

Goals

I am aimless and have always waited for others to tell me what I should do.

grief

How to regain happiness after loss of son, husband, and health.

Grief

I can't deal with the death of my violent brother whom I loved and hated.

Grief

Is terrible sadness normal after my perfect husband of 20 years died?

Grief

My aging friend lost her first and only love.

Grief and Children

My granddaughter lost her dad.

Grief and Depression

I'm too depressed to go on living.

Grief and Music

I fear that my bad romance will ruin the music I love.

Grief, Death, and Friendship

Help me get over the death of a dear friend.

Guilt - Unearned

Do you suffer from "unearned guilt" syndrome?

Guilt Unearned

I feel guilty because I lost my virginity due to playing sports.

Guilt: Earned or Unearned?

I feel guilty about many things that I do that are not wrong.

Guilty of Deceit

Why don't I feel guilty about my attraction to a married co-worker?

Habits

Why do I habitually do strange things?

Handling Crises

How do you handle a mini-crisis?

Happiness

Is Happiness Actually Necessary?

Happiness and Creativity

Happiness Helps Creativity Helps Happiness

Happiness and Money

Can money buy happiness? A short interview with Dr. Tara Smith

Happiness Clarified

What exactly is happiness? A short interview with Dr.Tara Smith

Happiness Lost

I can't feel emotions due to my unaffectionate dad and I abandoned my own kid.

Happiness Obstacles

How your deepest ideas effect your happiness - a short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach

Harassed by Coworker

My coworker harasses me so much that I want to quit.

Hateful Son

Why does my 21 year old angry son hate me?

Hatred and Anger

1-Why do I hate my family? 2-My anger is getting out of hand.

Healing From Infidelity

My sister always reminds my wife that I was unfaithful one time only.

Heart vs Brain

Thinking and feelings - allies not enemies - a short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney.

I Love You

When saying 'I love you' is meaningless

Impotency and Trust

My medication-induced intimacy problems are causing my wife to doubt my romantic commitment.

Infidelity

How do I cope with the discovery that my wife loves someone else?

Infidelity Recovery

Controlling the damage from an affair - a short interview with Dr. Tifany Kisler.

Insecurity

Is my wife's recent weight gain the cause of her insecurity, anger, and suspicion I cheat?

Insecurity and Over Parenting (two parts)

1-I panic and withdraw whenever I get romantically close to someone. 2 (at 6m27s) Kids learn best by doing.

Internet Romance

I have a crush on my internet therapist.

Intimacy and Guilt

I try to not have sex with women I like because then I lose interest in them.

Intimacy Disinterest

My girlfriend lost interest in the romantic part of our relationship.

Intimacy Nervousness

I am self conscious during intimacy.

Irritability

Husband drives wife crazy complaining about all smells and noises.

Jealousy

I have become a mean jealous angry person.

Jealousy

I've ruined five marriages due to my demonic jealousy.

Jealousy Unjustified

My unjustified jealousy is driving me crazy.

Job Loss

Losing my job has destroyed my personality.

Justice

Should I visit my mean, abusive, but dying mom?

Kids and Sports

Tips to help your kids (and yourself) enjoy sports - a short interview with Dr. Judy Vanraalte.

Laughter

My sister drives me and her co-workers crazy with her constant random giggling.

Loneliness

I can't make any friends after my wife died.

Loneliness

I'm lonely since I moved to a new area, even though I don't miss my friends.

Lonely for Brother

My older brother seems more emotionally distant since he moved far away.

Loss of a Pet

I am tortured with the knowledge that my dog will soon die.

Manic Depression

What is the difference between depression and manic depression?

Massage Benefits

How massage can help sensuality and reduce stress a short interview with therapist Gretchen Mason.

Meditation

What are your thoughts about meditation?

Memories - Tips to Trigger

I can't remember much of my youth

Mental Overload

The cure for mental overload; thinking on paper - a short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney

Mental Overload

The cure for mental overload is to think on paper - a short interview with presenter Jean Moroney

Mental Overload and Doubt

The two most common roadblocks to clear thinking ~ a short interview with presenter Jean Moroney

Miscarriage

Why is my miscarriage causing my emotions to yo-yo up and down?

Mom vs. Step Mom

At what age do I tell my child the truth about my divorce?

Mood Swings

Am I bipolar or have PTSD?

Motivation

Why can't I get around to divorce my cheating wife?

Motivation and Success

The value of motivation - a short interview with Dr. John David Lewis

Motivation by Values

1-I have become terribly lazy 2-I think my view of love is irrational.

My Indifferent Mom

Is my empty feeling due to not bonding with my mom?

My Money

I don't feel I have the moral right to my hard earned money.

Mysterious Emotions

Why am I angry and cry all the time?

Negative Emotions

I'm mean to others due to my stress.

Nightmares

What is causing my nightmares?

No Friends

I can't help thinking that no one cares about me.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (1 of 2)

I have been checking and re-checking things all day long since childhood

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (2 of 2)

I have been checking and re-checking things all day long since childhood

OCD and Bi-Polar

I'm ruining my prefect romantice relationship due to my OCD and Bi-Polar emotional outbursts.

Overweight vs. Sexuality

I lost desire for my girlfriend since she gained weight.

Panic Attacks

After a bad air flight, I have continued panic attacks about everything.

Panic Attacks

I am scared to attend any social events.

Perfectionism

Are you a perfectionist? What is this? Is this good or bad? A short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney.

Pets, Loss of

I'm terrified with the knowledge that my dog will soon die.

Phobias

I get anxious when I have to talk to new people.

Prayer

Prayer - Pros and Cons - a short interview with Dr. Ed Buckner

Procrastination

What can I do to stop procrastinating at work?

Procrastination

My procrastination is effecting both my marriage and my work.

Psychics and the 'Paranormal'

Why are some people interested in the 'paranormal'? A short interview with Dr. Ed Buckner

Psychological Trauma

Psychological first aid in cases of trauma ~ a short interview with Dr James Campbell

Public Speaking Panic

I can't shake my fear of public speaking.

Rain Phobia

My child is afraid to go outside.

Rap Music

Is rap music legitimate?

Reason vs. Emotions

Which do you base healthy decisions on; analyzed or unanalyzed emotions ~ a short interview with Dr. Steve Orma.

Recovering From an Affair - Controlling the damage from an affair - a short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler

Controlling the damage from an affair - a short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler

Regrowing Love

Does love have to be earned?

Religion vs. Character

My criminal boyfriend found religion but regularly gets headaches and is depressed.

Repressed all Emotions

I am repressed and can't seem to make lasting friendships.

Repressed Boyfriend

Should I keep dating a guy who is emotionally closed?

Repression

What is the difference between depression and manic depression?

Repression

I do not handle disagreements with my boyfriend well.

Repression - Tips to Overcome

My husband and I are accused of being too unemotional to raise kids.

Resentful Caretaker

I am becoming resentful of having a dependent blind partner.

Roller Coaster Emotions

I have uncontrollable roller coaster emotions.

Romance vs Depression

I want to trick my depressed grandmother into thinking that she has a secret admirer.

Sacrifice Backfired

How can I regain my self-confidence after my romantic breakup?

Sadness

How do I shake my feeling so blue?

Sadness

Why might we cry at happy occasions?

Sadness

Why do I get sad every time I talk with my wonderful dad?

Scary Movies

I am haunted by a movie I saw as a kid.

Self Conscious

I am uncomfortable in groups of more than one or two people.

Self Doubt

My mind constantly races with thoughts of self doubt

Self Esteem

I am ugly and unhappy

Self-Esteem

My great bright girlfriend has low self-esteem.

Self-Esteem

Is self-esteem important to children?

Self-Help

Why do you (Dr. Kenner) tell us to analyze our own thoughts and feelings so much?

Self-Paralysis

I have numbed myself to all emotions due to family tragedies.

Selfless

I'm going crazy because I can't stop thinking about this girl.

Sexual Harassment

(begins at 4m 37s) I am haunted four years after being sexually harassed.

Sexually Mismatched

Newly married couple is romantically mismatched.

Shy Child

My young child is extremely shy

Shyness

How to overcome my shyness and escape an abusive relationship.

Shyness

I fear if I tell my friend I love her I will lose her as a friend.

Sleep Anxiety

My college son can't sleep because he is afraid he can't sleep.

Social Anxiety

I can't make eye contact with anyone, even with my family.

Social Anxiety

Overcoming the social anxiety of dating

Social Anxiety

I am so socially anxious that I have no friends and can't leave the house

Social Anxiety

Why do I get so nervous in social situations?

Speaking Up

How to take the first steps to defend your ideas - a short interview with activist Lin Zinser.

Spiteful Ex.

Dealing with my anger due to a spiteful ex.

Stress

Reducing stress via assertiveness - a short interview with Dr. Edwin Locke

Stress

Coping with stress - a short interview with Dr. Steve Orma

Stress Management

Stress Management: Coping with stress overload - a short interview with Dr. Steve Orma.

Stress Reduction

Reducing stress by being assertive - a short interview with Dr Edwin Locke

Stress vs. Family Time

(starts at 6m 38s) The effects of a stressful job upon family life.

Stress, Coping With

Two ways to cope with stress - a short interview with Dr. Edwin Locke

Stressful Career

Key factors causing stress and anxiety - a short interview with Dr. Edwin Locke

Suicide

Help me fight thoughts of suicide.

Suicide vs Vacation

I had a horrible past and I'm not afraid of dying.

Therapy Panic

I have panic attacks before seeing my therapist.

Thoughts vs. Feelings

Thinking and feeling - allies, not enemies.

Too High Expectations

I am so emotional about separating from my husband.

Trauma

What is a trauma expert? A short interview with Dr. James Campbell

Trauma

Psychological first aid in cases of trauma - a short interview with Dr. James Campbell

Trust

My 18 year marriage has become a nightmare.

Unearned Guilt

Two views about pre-marital sex.

Unearned Guilt

Unearned Guilt-How to crush a man’s soul. (begins at 5 minutes 10 seconds)

Unearned Guilt Syndrome

Do you suffer from "Unearned Guilt" Syndrome? - A short interview with Dr. Steve Orma

Unearned Guilt Syndrome

Do you suffer from -Unearned Guilt- Syndrome?

Unwanted Thoughts

My young son was disturbed by a movie sex scene.

Unwanted Thoughts

How can I stop intrusive unwanted memories from hijacking my current thoughts?

Values - The Big Four

People are put off by my lack of emotion.

Values and Happiness

My wife has a life long depression about everything.

Verbal Abuse

I am an adult living with a verbally abusive mom.

Veterans

Issues facing our returning vets - a short interview with adjustment counselor Jay White

Violence

Warning signs of a potentially violent co-worker - A short interview with Dr. James Campbell

Violent Brother

How can I get over the death of a violent brother whom I both loved and hated?

Visitation by Abuser

Will my son experience emotional damage by being forced into visitation with his abusive father?

Wandering Eyes

I fell in love with a younger man.

War Veterans

Some Issues Facing Our Returning Veterans - a short interview with adjustment counselor Jay White.

Why do I Hate

I don't know why I hate my husband and want to leave him.

You Idiot!

I need help dealing with my anger.