Best Dr Michael E Mahon Podcasts (2025)

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How Trauma Affects Men and Women Differently 24:27

3h ago24:27

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Psych with Mike and Brett: A User's Guide to Being Human. Amazon: https://a.co/d/74mNSLe Kendall Hunt: https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/psych-mike-and-brett-users-guide-being-human Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/psych-with-mike-and-brett-michael-mahon/1147148144?ean=9798385147342…

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Codependency: What You Need To Know! 23:12

7d ago23:12

23:12

Psych with Mike and Brett: A User's Guide To Being Human Amazon https://a.co/d/8MJvdL2 Kendall Hunt https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/psych-mike-and-brett-users-guide-being-human Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/psych-with-mike-and-brett-michael-mahon/1147148144?ean=9798385147342By Psych with Mike

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Death, The Meaning of Life and Existentialism: The Work of Rollo May 21:47

14d ago21:47

21:47

Psych with Mike and Brett: A User's Guide To Being Human Amazon https://a.co/d/65jo4Zs Kendall Hunt https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/psych-mike-and-brett-users-guide-being-human Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/psych-with-mike-and-brett-michael-mahon/1147148144?ean=9798385147342By Psych with Mike

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How to Identify and Treat Depression 20:50

23d ago20:50

20:50

The Psych with Mike and Brett book: Amazon https://a.co/d/252XXLs Kendall Hunt https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/psych-mike-and-brett-users-guide-being-human Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/psych-with-mike-and-brett-michael-mahon/1147148144?ean=9798385147342By Psych with Mike

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Skills for Dealing with Difficult People 22:56

30d ago22:56

22:56

Check out the Psych with Mike and Brett book! Amazon https://a.co/d/9tzd6wE Kendall Hunt https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/psych-mike-and-brett-users-guide-being-human Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/psych-with-mike-and-brett-michael-mahon/1147148144?ean=9798385147342By Psych with Mike

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Identifying and Working with the Agendas of Difficult People 22:35

1M ago22:35

22:35

Psych with Mike and Brett: A User's Guide to Being Human Amazon https://a.co/d/1mKmZAn Kendall Hunt https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/psych-mike-and-brett-users-guide-being-human Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/psych-with-mike-and-brett-michael-mahon/1147148144?ean=9798385147342By Psych with Mike

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Screens and Loneliness 21:12

1M ago21:12

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Grab a copy of the Psych with Mike and Brett book from one of the links below! Amazon https://a.co/d/fZBl8h5 Kendall Hunt https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/psych-mike-and-brett-users-guide-being-human Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/psych-with-mike-and-brett-michael-mahon/1147148144?ean=9798385147342…

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Boundaries and Confidentiality in Psychotherapy 25:59

2M ago25:59

25:59

Boundaries and confidentiality are important cornerstones to the therapeutic rapport in the psychotherapy relationship. Violations are harmful to the therapeutic relationship and a potential legal threat to the practitioner. Get the new Psych with Mike and Brett book here. Amazon https://a.co/d/8zolzEk Kendall Hunt https://he.kendallhunt.com/produc…

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The Best Overall Psychology Book Ever Written? 26:51

2M ago26:51

26:51

Brett and I are excited to announce that our book is out! We have written 10 chapters divided into three developmental stages. We cover infancy/childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Topics covered are emotional development, self-esteem, personality, and many more. We hope you pick up a copy and find the information enlightening and useful. Psych w…

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How to Navigate Family Estrangement 24:21

2M ago24:21

24:21

Almost everyone who has ever had a family has experienced some kind of estrangement. Sometimes it's a little thing that grows out of proportion. Sometimes it's a big thing that contributes to generational trauma. Whatever the reason, these situations can have profound long-term effects. Check out the video to learn effective ways to navigate family…

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Have We Returned to Normal, Post-Pandemic? 21:41

2M ago21:41

21:41

Have we returned to our pre-pandemic normal? Should we even be able to expect that to happen? What do the answers to those questions mean to the psychology of our society going forward? https://news.gallup.com/poll/612230/four-years-say-covid-pandemic.aspxBy Psych with Mike

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The Little Known Cluster A Personality Disorders: Schizoid, Schizotypal, and Paranoid. 26:10

3M ago26:10

26:10

Even those in the professional field of psychology may not know much about cluster A personality disorders. This episode is a must-watch if you want to learn more about them and how to identify them.By Psych with Mike

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What is the Difference Between Brainwashing and Indoctrination and Does it Matter. 25:28

3M ago25:28

25:28

What is the difference between indoctrination and brainwashing? Are they interchangeable terms and what is the agenda of those using this language? https://medium.com/bouncin-and-behavin-blogs/the-differences-between-indoctrination-and-brainwashing-092b8c18ce3eBy Psych with Mike

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Questions and Challenges about Starting a Psychotherapy Practice 26:15

3M ago26:15

26:15

Setting up a new therapy practice, whether you're just out of school, leaving an agency, or separating from a group, can be nerve-racking and scary. Here are some thoughts on how to navigate these challenges. Brett and I wish great success and prosperity for all the souls on the journey.By Psych with Mike

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Getting to Know a Personality Disorder: Narcissism 22:58

3M ago22:58

22:58

Personality are the enduring characteristics and behaviors that we use to adapt to life (this is the clinical psychology definition). Defense mechanisms are then a part of our personality. When defense mechanisms become malignant and maladaptive, this can become a personality disorder. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel 5-TR, personality diso…

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Gerascophobia: The Fear of Getting Older 21:31

4M ago21:31

21:31

Our society has a significant issue with age and a negative perception about getting older. As you can see by the title, this is so prevalent that there is actually a term for this fear, Gerascophobia. The real problem and even irony of this is that the only solution is to NOT get older which is unrealistic or even impossible. So, we condemn oursel…

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How to Handle Sexualized Transference in the Therapeutic Relationship 25:33

4M ago25:33

25:33

The therapeutic relationship is intense by definition. Clients have to be courageous enough to make themselves vulnerable by sharing information about themselves that they may not share with any other person. Sometimes this leads to the client developing feelings for the therapist and in some cases, these feelings may be sexualized. In psychology, …

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Getting to Know the DSM 5-TR 22:59

4M ago22:59

22:59

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders edition 5 Text Revision (DSM 5-TR) is the current version of the diagnostic manual for mental health professionals in the U.S. The DSM is published by the American Psychiatric Association. Codes in the DSM 5-TR have been revised to be compliant with the International Classification of Diseas…

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What is Ironic About the Loneliness Epidemic in Our Society 22:08

4M ago22:08

22:08

The US Surgeon General recognized loneliness as an epidemic in 2023. The report is linked below. Why is this the case? People are more connected through electronic media than ever before, yet they feel more isolated and lonely. Clearly, these online connections cannot take the place of real in-person experiences. This is a lesson that is important …

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How to Understand and Improve Your Self-Esteem 20:57

5M ago20:57

20:57

Self-esteem is clinically defined as the global perception of self—that is, how one sees oneself. It is difficult to access/change self-esteem itself because it is a global perception. So when therapists work with clients on issues of self-esteem, what we do is work on issues of self-confidence, or as Albert Bandura called it, self-efficacy. Self-c…

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Viktor Frankl, The Holocaust, and Existential Psychology 20:55

5M ago20:55

20:55

Brett and I have discussed existential psychology and Viktor Frankl many times. Every time, I say, "We need to do a show about that." Well, today is that day! We will discuss Dr. Frankl and his experiences in the concentration camps. We will also explore how Dr. Frankl's theories help inform us as therapists to help clients deal with/process their …

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Helping Clients Find Boundaries 19:30

5M ago19:30

19:30

In a recent episode, Brett and I talked about ethics in the practice of counseling. A corollary topic is that of boundaries. Helping clients find their own boundaries is a fundamental task in therapy. However, therapists need good boundaries themselves to create a healthy therapeutic environment as well as model boundaries for the client. In this e…

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Ethics in Practicing Counseling and Psychotherapy 22:08

5M ago22:08

22:08

How are ethics different from statutes and/or laws? Why do ethics matter? How do you know if your interpretation of ethics is correct? This episode will answer all those questions and more!By Psych with Mike

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How did Adolescence Become a Stage of Human Development? How to Understand the Adolescent Brain. 20:30

5M ago20:30

20:30

Adolescence has only been considered a stage of human development for about 125 years. H Stanley Hall is credited with defining this stage of development in 1904. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, most societies viewed individuals as adults when they were able to procreate (were going through puberty. In what ways is the adolescent brain differen…

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Real Talk About Death and Dying with Two Professional Therapists 21:28

6M ago21:28

21:28

Death and dying is difficult for most people to talk about or even think about, even though it is the only experience other than birth that every human is guaranteed to experience. In this episode, Brett and I share our thoughts about having an empathic conversation about this difficult topic. We also share our views on how to treat/work with those…

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How to Improve Your Relationships by Understanding Empathy 21:20

6M ago21:20

21:20

Empathy is defined as the ability to feel the emotions of another as if they were your own. It is a powerful tool for understanding and improving our relationships. It is also an essential quality in the therapist-client relationship.By Psych with Mike

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Want People to Like You More? You Need to Understand Emotional Intelligence! 21:51

6M ago21:51

21:51

Emotional Intelligence is a concept in psychology that describes the capability to regulate one's own emotions and to accurately interpret the emotions of others. The four pillars of Emotional Intelligence are: Perceiving emotions 2. Reasoning/labeling emotions 3. Understanding emotions 4. Managing emotions…

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Want to Understand Your Attachment Style?... Listen to This! 24:42

6M ago24:42

24:42

Attachment and bonding are essential to the health of our relationships and play a vital role in the development of emotional regulation. To find out more, check out this episode.By Psych with Mike

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Understanding Guilt 19:57

7M ago19:57

19:57

As psychotherapists, Brett and I have had literally thousands of conversations with clients about guilt. It is one of the most common issues that people deal with. But what do you know about guilt and its cousin, remorse? In this episode, Brett and I will break =down the difference between guilt and remorse and common sense ways to cope with both.…

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Healing Trauma 21:07

7M ago21:07

21:07

It is now universally accepted that trauma (both acute and chronic) has real biological impacts on the brain. Today Brett and I discuss how to treat and even heal trauma.By Psych with Mike

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The Man, The Legend, Rollo May 21:46

7M ago21:46

21:46

Rollo May (1909-1994) is one of the true greats in the annals of psychology. Even though he was integral in the evolution of existential and humanistic psychology, he remain a grounded and modest man. This may be why his name is so well known but his achievements may not be. He routinely brushed shoulders with men like Maslow, Rogers, and Frankl, t…

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What is a Doorknob Bombshell in Therapy? 21:06

7M ago21:06

21:06

In therapy, clients often disclose significant/important information just as a session is ending. Today we discuss why this happens and what therapists must know to handle these situations appropriately/therapeutically.By Psych with Mike

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Mirroring in Heinz Kohut's Self Psychology 20:52

8M ago20:52

20:52

In Kohut's Self Psychology, mirroring is an important concept integral to developing self-esteem and emotional regulation. Mirroring is also important in the therapeutic relationship. Listen to find out more.By Psych with Mike

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What is Rumination 22:20

8M ago22:20

22:20

Rumination, or feeding thoughts (usually negative) back on themselves in a vicious loop, is something all of us have experienced in our lives. Sometimes, rumination can become a stumbling block, and when that happens, people may need help getting out of that rut.By Psych with Mike

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Why it's Hard to Think Rationally When You are Having an Emotion 19:55

8M ago19:55

19:55

Because of the way the human brain is designed, it feeds resources to the most basic functions first. This is for survival, so our autonomic functions (breathing, heartbeat) are first. Emotions and survival instincts are second. Finally, last is our cortex and rational thinking.By Psych with Mike

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What is the Parental Introject? 19:49

8M ago19:49

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While writing the book we are working on, Brett and I often use terms familiar to those who work in psychology but may not be familiar to others. The Parental Introject is an example of one such term. In this episode, we discuss the parental introject and provide answers about how to correct/change introjects that may be problematic or harmful.…

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The Difference in the Emotional Life of Men And Women 21:50

9M ago21:50

21:50

Big boys don't _____________. Fear is a sign of _______________. If you know the answers to these questions, then you know that the way our culture conditions men and women to process their emotions is different.By Psych with Mike

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The Biology of Emotions 20:16

9M ago20:16

20:16

What are emotions? Brett and I delve into the biology of how emotions work in the human body.By Psych with Mike

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What is an Emotion 20:56

9M ago20:56

20:56

Do you know what an emotion is? Well listen to the next two Psych with Mike and Brett episodes and see if your definition changes.By Psych with Mike

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The Psychology of Aging 19:50

9M ago19:50

19:50

According to the Census Bureau, this year (2024) the largest proportion of the baby boomer generation will turn 65. By 2030 all baby boomers will be 65 or older. This means that in 2030 the 65 and older population will comprise 20% of the total population in the US. This is the largest percentage of elderly persons in the US population in the count…

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Good versus Bad Stress 22:59

2y ago22:59

22:59

We usually think that all stress is bad, but that is actually not true!By Psych with Mike

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The Most Listened to Psych with Mike 36:14

2y ago36:14

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This is the most listened-to Psych with Mike that Brett and I did. The episode is all about Transactional Analysis. When reviewing the numbers it was not even close. Enjoy!By Psych with Mike

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The First Ever Psych with Mike 33:47

2y ago33:47

33:47

This was the first Psych with Mike that Brett and I ever did. The audio is horrible and there was no video but the conversation was great!By Psych with Mike

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Finding Closure 13:32

2y ago13:32

13:32

With Brett no longer on the show, I am looking for the path forward for the show! https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/202108/how-practice-acceptance https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-closure-in-a-relationship-5224411 https://theconversation.com/the-psychology-of-closu…

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The Psychology of Saying Goodbye 33:35

2y ago33:35

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It is often very difficult to say goodbye. Whether the result of life passing, ending a relationship, or, moving far away, there is a period of our lives that are ending. On the other hand, there is a new period of life that is beginning. As for my friend, Brett Newcomb, I will forever be grateful for the contributions he made to the show and for b…

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How To Get The Most Out Of Therapy 35:15

2y ago35:15

35:15

You make the decision to go to therapy. Good on you! Now make sure you are ready to make it a useful and rewarding experience! https://psychcentral.com/lib/therapists-spill-tips-for-making-the-most-of-therapy https://www.healthline.com/health/what-to-talk-about-in-therapyBy Psych with Mike

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Emotional Regulation in Adulthood 32:37

2y ago32:37

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This is a revisit of one of the most downloaded episodes of Psych with Mike. This is a topic close to my heart since I believe that emotional regulation is the central issue is all psychotherapy.By Psych with Mike

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How to Feel Less Lonely 34:26

2y ago34:26

34:26

The Surgeon General of the US recently released a report on loneliness. In it, the physiological effects of loneliness were found to be equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. These kinds of physiological findings just affirm what all of us already know, loneliness hurts! It hurts us both psychologically and physically. Surgeon General's Report …

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The Power of Self-Forgiveness 33:21

2y ago33:21

33:21

Many people find it harder to forgive themselves than they do to forgive others. We may feel like we do not deserve forgiveness or that if we forgive ourselves then we were never truly sorry for the behavior. Whatever the reason, when we do not forgive ourselves we remain in perpetual psychological bondage. https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-forgive-y…

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Nihilism and Psychology 32:21

2y ago32:21

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What is nihilism and what does it have to do with psychology? Most of us have heard of the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and some know that he is credited with promoting the ideas of nihilism. But how many actually know what nihilism is and how it plays a role in psychology? https://psyche.co/ideas/for-nietzsche-nihilism-goes-deeper-than-life-is-…

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