The Rational Basis® of Happiness Podcast

-TODAY'S Episode

TODAY'S EPISODE of The Rational Basis (r) of Happines‪s

1-Being Good 2-Rejected Child

1-Is it what we resist doing, or what we actually do? 2- (starts 1m30s) Might my young child feel rejected because he was adopted?

1-Moral Lies 2-New Career

1-Examples of moral lies 2-Starting a new career after being fired

Activism

How to engage in effective intellectual activism - a short interview with activist Lin Zinser

Activism

How to engage in effective intellectual activism - a short interview with activist Lin Zinser

Activist, Becoming an

How to take the first steps in becoming an activist - a short interview with activist Lin Zinser.

Addiction, compulsion, habit

Why do I feel compelled to tell others about my porn addiction in graphic detail?

Addictions vs. Habits

I am addicted to alcohol, food, and sex.

ADHD

How accurate is an internet test I took that says I have AHHD?

ADHD and Choice Making

How an I get my boyfriend to take his ADHD medications?

Alcoholic Husband

My husband is wonderful but drinks 2 large bottles of vodka a day and hides it.

Anorexic Friend

How do I help a friend whom recently became anorexic?

Art

(starts at 8m 6s) What I (Dr. Kenner) gain from art. (starts at 8m 6s)

Art vs. Decoration

Having the courage to call bad art what it is. (begins at 8m 31s)

Attention Deficit Disorder and Work

My Attention Deficit Disorder is effecting my job performance.

Balanced Life

Finding a balance between work, romance, ad all parts of your life - a short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney.

Body Image

Are you ashamed of your body shape? (begins 7minutes 53seconds in)

Brain Overload

Overcoming hard thinking problems

Career Change

I want to change my career but don't know how to go about it.

Career Choice

Some tips on how to decide between several careers.

Career Choice

How can I choose between several careers?

Career vs Friendship

Should I focus on moving to advance my career, or stay put to be with my best friend?

Career vs Mental Health

What problems might I encounter going back to work with schizoaffective disorder?

Clutter

Dealing with physical and mental clutter.

Clutter

Why do I permit myself to surround myself with clutter?

Compulsions

My compulsive hair pulling is ruining my social life.

Concentration

I continuously lose things and my mind drifts.

Control - The Need For

After her brain surgery, my wife thinks I am too controling and wants a restraining order.

Conversation Tips

Two ways to make difficult conversations easier - a short interview with presenter Jean Moroney

Courage

A doctor risks his career on a new procedure

Courage

The psychological benefit of building courage and integrity by speaking up for your values - a short interview with seminar presenter Lin Zinser

Courage and Integrity

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

Cyber Stalking

My internet romance turned into bizarre stalking.

Dealing with Failure

Don't let setbacks or failures lower your future goals - a short interview with Dr. Judy Vanraalte.

Dishonesty

I write bad checks.

Dishonesty's Revenge

I'm a reformed compulsive liar with friends who still believe my lies

Divorce and Justice

I gave up my career for a man who wants a divorce.

Dog Hatred

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

Drug Recovery

How can I help my friend who has turned to drugs?

Elder Care

Compassion without sacrifice

Emotionally Distanced Dad

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

Evasion

God will forgive my husband for a murder he committed.

Finding a Career

I can't decide on a career.

Goal Setting

How to control your mind so you can reach your goals - a short interview with presenter Jean Moroney.

Goal Setting Tips

Tips for success in setting and achieving important goals - with Jean Moroney

Goals

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

Grief

Is evasion of an issue always bad?

Habits

I can't stop spelling everything I hear forwards and backwards.

Habits

Why do I habitually do strange things?

Habits

My wife puts all written words into alphabetical order.

Hard Thinking

Some ways to develop skills to deal with difficult issues

Hospice and Pain

Fears about pain management during a terminal illness - A short interview with Dr Ed Martin

Independence

Physical vs. intellectual independence; both are necessary for happiness.

Independence from Kids

My adult kids abuse me.

Intellectual Confidence

How to engage in effective intellectual activism.

Job Search

How to deal with job interview questions after my divorce and bankruptcy

Job stagnation

How can I handle a job I do not like?

Job vs Career

Just Getting By' in school or your job - a short interview with Dr. John Lewis.

Judging Others

The consequences of refusing to judge others - a short interview with Dr. Tara Smith.

Learning From Experience

How to learn to learn from experience - A short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney

Learning From Experience

A great way to learn: experience - a short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney.

Learning From Mistakes

Experience as a great source for learning - a short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney

Life Balance

Finding a balance between work, romance, and all parts of your life - a short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney.

Life's Purpose

I don't know what my role in society should be.

Massage and Health

The health benefits of single and couples massage

Massage Barriers

Some psychological barriers to getting a massage - a short interview with Dr Gretchen Mason

Massage Benefits

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

Meditation

What are your thoughts about meditation?

Memory Loss

I am only 16 but am afraid I am losing my memory.

Mental Block

It takes me hours to express what should take seconds.

Mental Overload

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

Mental Overload and Doubt

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

Money and Happiness

Why do so many people feel guilty spending their hard earned money on themselves? A short interview with Dr. Tara Smith

Money as Virtuous

Money: The Root of all Evil or The Root of Human Flourishing?

Money: Virtue or Vice?

Money: Root of all evil, or root of human flourishing - a short interview with Dr. Tara Smith.

Motivation

How to stay motivated in sports and in life - a short interview with Dr. Judy VanRaalte

My Increasing Dementia

How can I enjoy my remaining short life?

Nightmares

My friend has gruesome nightmares about his druggy girlfriend.

Obesity Reversal

I can't overcome my procastination and weight problem.

Obsessions

Woman constantly carries 10 water bottles but never drinks from them.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

My OCD is driving me to feel and do crazy things.

Perfection as a duty

My son is a perfectionist and hates criticism.

Perfectionism

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

Perseverance

I always want to quit when I try new ventures.

Personality Disorders

I feel like I am two different people - a young girl, and a psychopath man.

Peter Pan Syndrome

I'm terrified of growing up.

Prayer

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

Problem Solving

The two most commmon roadblocks to problem solving; overload and doubt - a short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney

Procrastination

Reasons we Procrastinate

Purpose and Productivity

My life has gone down the tubes after I quit my job voluntarily.

Reparations

My friends judge me by bad things my ancestors did.

Sacrificed my Job

I gave up my great job because my husband insisted his job was more important.

Safety

I want to drive fast

Schizoaffective disorder

I can't get a job due to my past mental health issues.

Sexual Harassment

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

Sleep Anxiety

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

Sober For Good

My approach to studing alcoholism problems - a short interview with researcher Ann Fletcher.

Speeding Laws

I like to drive very fast.

Sports

Why do we value sports so much? - a short interview with Dr. Judy VanRaalte

Student Housing

My dad does not want me to live with him while I am a student.

Suicide

I hate my boring life enough to end it.

Suicide

Are there pros and cons to suicide? (starts 7 minutes 22 seconds in)

Teased

I have always been teased as a kid by my family and school mates.

Teenage Communication

How do you get through to a teenager's mind?

The Value of Sports

Why do we value sports so much?

Time Management

How to manage your time well - a short interview with Seminar Presenter Jean Moroney

Time Management

Do you often waste your time? Overcoming time management difficulties - a short interview with presenter Jean Moroney.

Unwanted Thoughts

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

Violence

How to respond to a threat of violence - a short interview with Dr. James Campbell.

Weight Loss

Why don't I feel guilty about being overweight?

Why Overeat?

What are the psychological causes of overeating?

Workplace Liars

Bullies and liars at work have caused co-workers to be fired.