The Wise Mind Happy Hour
Two therapists musing about the idea of an inner wise mind and how to connect with this psychic space in different contexts.
Episodes
71 episodes
psychological FLEXIBILITY
How does it feel to literally STRETCH YOUR BRAIN? We all know what flexibility is...but what about "psychological flexibility?" OK, maybe it's not that confusing...but what if we make it EVEN LESS CONFUSING? Learn what can happen to your wise m...
MANIFESTATION w/ Megan Fojo
Can I get that "woo woo?" Special guest Megan Fojo joins us for a deep dive into the wise world of manifestation.
🥳 the psychology of THE BIRTHDAY 🥳 (feat. Dr. Alisa Bayer, PhD)
We all have mixed feelings about our birthday...right? Whether it's mortality, aging, or simply "celebrate me / don't celebrate me," birthdays can bring out the best and/or worst in us. Dr. Alisa Bayer, PhD joins us for a deep-dive into the unp...
💔 BAD MARRIAGE ADVICE 💔 (feat. Monica Tanner)
Don't go to bed angry. Don't marry someone who's "moody." "If they love us enough, they'll JUST KNOW." These little nuggets of marriage advice are so ingrained in our brains that many of us take them for the gospel...but what if we debunk these...
the wild wisdom of EPIPHANIES
As we transition from the Age of Aquarius into the Age of Pisces, what better time is there than now to reflect on what makes us feel spiritually fulfilled? Perhaps we've spent the better part of the decade online shopping, and would be curious...
how do you know when you're READY (for big life transitions?)
Getting married, having a baby, moving to another city (or country)...sometimes it can be hard (or close to impossible) to know when the timing is "right" to take the plunge into uncertainty. But can we still find meaning (and excitement) in th...
how to handle being a therapist in times of duress (feat. Jessie Levin, MSW PPSC & Kathleen Monforton, LCSW)
Therapists have problems too. This may seem obvious (on paper), but sitting with clients and truly being present with them when you're having an absolutely awful day can be and incredibly challenging (and sometimes ultimately rewarding.) Listen...
finding your wise mind as an EDUCATOR (feat. Tom Boyk)
Teaching is TOUGH...how do you find your wise mind in a profession that is one of the most vital in existence, yet is somehow more and more discredited by our government with each passing year? PLUS: what's the deal with "bean soup?"⚠️ ...
the wisdom of MATHEMATICS (feat. Sam Freedman, PhD)
Maybe you hated math as kid...maybe you absolutely LOVED it. Maybe you've decided to make a profession out of mathematics, or perhaps you avoid it like the plague. Regardless, we all have a visceral response when it comes to the word "math." An...
how wise is SELF-DISCLOSURE?
Have you ever fantasized about knowing ALL OF THE INNER WORKINGS of your therapist's life? And do you ever wonder why they share NOTHING with you? (Or maybe they're more like an open book.) Regardless, a therapist revealing a little bit about t...
the best of our guests (VOL. 1)
In just over a year of existence, we've had some pretty noteworthy guests on our pod...in this first installment of our "best of guests," we feature Dr. Vijay Khilanani, MD; Dr. Alisa Bayer, PhD; Mia D'Agostino, LCSW; Alexandra Wallen, LCSW and...
the CHESSBOARD METAPHOR
Have you ever compared your wise mind to a chess board? Or, how about: what if you stopped trying to win the game of chess and just BECAME THE CHESSBOARD? (And what if the game of chess is really...the game of life?)- music by blanket f...
the wisdom of STRIVING (vs. NON-STRIVING)
Have you ever stepped back and thought: "what if I stopped STRIVING so hard?" Yes? Well then this episode's for you.- music by blanket forts -
how wise is it to TAKE 5? (during partnered conflict)
We all love the Take 5 candy bar (unless we have a peanut allergy). But what about being allergic to sitting in the uncertainty of how our partner feels about us? Sometimes, when the tension is rising (whether it's over money, in-laws or the th...
how wise is it to do another CULT ep? (feat. James Hruska, LCSW)
Cults are all around us...on TV, on our phones, and maybe even we're in one. James Hruska (LCSW) joins us for this rousing discussion about hit HBO cult docuseries "The Vow" and the affiliated NXIVM cult founded by Keith Raniere.- music...
what are my 4 options in DISTRESS?
OK, you've got a PROBLEM...don't you wish you had a blueprint for all of your possible responses? Well...wish no more ❤️ and one of your 4 options is "stay miserable." So trust us, we've got your bases covered.- music by blanket forts -...
the wisdom of the NON-JUDGMENTAL STANCE
We all make judgments every day: this song is great, this show is bad, this year is going to SUCK, etc. But what if we tried harder to be more precise with our language, and more specific with our characterizations of the world around us? (e.g....
the best of WISE MIND HAPPY HOUR (Vol.2)
How wise is it to celebrate our 1-year anniversary with a full 2nd episode of highlights from our first year of recoding?- music by blanket forts -
the best of WISE MIND HAPPY HOUR (Vol.1)
Whether you've been with us from the start or you're just tuning in, there's no better time than now to vibe with us to our favorite moments from our first four episodes...more highlights to come!- music by blanket forts -
Our Wisest Purchases / Dining Experiences of 2025 🎄 + THE UNWELCOME GUEST 🎄
In this extra-special holiday episode, we discuss our wisest 2025 purchases and dining experiences...and explore potential holiday anxieties through the metaphor of the UNWELCOME GUEST (i.e. - Merv.)- music by blanket forts -
it's wise to talk about SUICIDE (feat. Lisa Klein)
Acclaimed documentary director Lisa Klein ("The S Word," "Out Here," "Of Two Minds") joins us on this very special episode to debunk popular suicide myths and help us understand why feeling free to talk about it (and joke about it, even) is hug...
I Fired My Therapist and Hired a Psychic
In this scintillating ep, Kelly and Jon unpack Shanetta McDonald's rousing article "I Fired My Therapist and Hired a Psychic."- music by blanket forts -
how wise is WORKING FROM "HOME" (while visiting family?)
We've all been there...trying to work remotely from our in-laws' house while the dog is barking, the internet is glitching, and the pressure is ON. But have no fear: we FEEL YOUR PAIN. And on this extra special, extra short bonus ep, we bring t...