Episode 31: Let's Talk About Attachment

As we approach the #holidayseason, more and more people are in a place of# panic (or utter dread and disdain) about having to be around their #families and deal with the often #awkward interpersonal dynamics that are bound to take place. Likewise, the holiday season for some is often a time of grave #loneliness as many long to be surrounded by #romance and #love.

John Bowlby's Attachment Theory is a #psychological model that describes the dynamics of long-term and short-term #interpersonal #relationships between humans. This time of year is as good of a time as ever to talk about #attachment, its various styles, and how it affects our interpersonal relationships. Tune in now!

Episode 27: “#FailureToLaunch: Mastering Assertive Communication”

Miscommunications happen all of the time and in a variety of settings: the workplace, within relationships, and even internally. Likewise, #roleexpectations and pressures sometimes lock people in to perceived or expected styles of #communication. But what exactly are the most common #stylesofcommunication? Can someone learn to communication more effectively based on their preferred style?

Tune in to this week's episode as Dr. Poole challenges us to think deeper about how our messaging comes across and what we can do to make sure our #relationships, #jobs, and thoughts aren't caught in the crossfire of #miscommunication and #mixedmessaging.

Episode 26: “Murphy’s Law & Other Equally Challenging Days”

Murphy's Law states, “If something can go wrong, it will.” This week's discussion takes a closer looks at what can you do when you have one of those days (or even weeks) where nothing seems to go right? Tune in from a few tips and words of encouragement from Dr. Poole as she reveals her own experience with surviving Murphy woes.