Depression is a common psychological disorder and, in these times, people are more depressed than ever.  In this podcast, Dr. Laurie explains what depression is, what its roots are and some things we can do about it.

Depression is a common psychological disorder and, in these times, people are more depressed than ever.  In this podcast, Dr. Laurie explains what depression is, what its roots are and some things we can do about it.

Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

In this episode, Dr. Laurie Appel and returning guest, psychotherapist Liza Gold discuss the treatment of anxiety, including what works and what doesn't and how COVID-19 has impacted their clients anxiety levels.

In this episode, Dr. Laurie Appel and returning guest, psychotherapist Liza Gold discuss the treatment of anxiety, including what works and what doesn't and how COVID-19 has impacted their clients anxiety levels.

Discourse on Distress:  A Conversation about Anxiety

Anxiety can be crippling for some people.  In this podcast, Dr. Laurie begins a discussion of anxiety by explaining what anxiety is, why we have it and what we can do about it.

Anxiety can be crippling for some people.  In this podcast, Dr. Laurie begins a discussion of anxiety by explaining what anxiety is, why we have it and what we can do about it.

What, Me Worry?

In this episode, Dr. Laurie meets again with guest Liza Gold to discuss another commonly diagnosed Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder.

In this episode, Dr. Laurie meets again with guest Liza Gold to discuss another commonly diagnosed Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder.

Personality Disorders Part 2: Borderline Personality Disorder

Dr. Laurie invites special guest, NYC psychotherapist Liza Gold, on her show to talk about Narcissistic Personality Disorders.  Together they share information about diagnosis, treatment and relationships with individuals with NPD.

Dr. Laurie invites special guest, NYC psychotherapist Liza Gold, on her show to talk about Narcissistic Personality Disorders.  Together they share information about diagnosis, treatment and relationships with individuals with NPD.

Personality Disorders Part 1: Narcissistic Personality Disorder

What is the psychological baggage that weighs us down?  In this podcast, Dr. Laurie explores some of the common psychological baggage that is addressed in therapy.

What is the psychological baggage that weighs us down?  In this podcast, Dr. Laurie explores some of the common psychological baggage that is addressed in therapy.

The Psychological Baggage That Weighs Us Down

What makes therapy work?  How do people change through therapy? In this podcast, Dr. Laurie explains how therapy works by identifying the three important variables to a successful therapy.

What makes therapy work?  How do people change through therapy? In this podcast, Dr. Laurie explains how therapy works by identifying the three important variables to a successful therapy.

What Makes Therapy Work?

Dr. Laurie discusses the primary concerns people have in dealing with the current Pandemic and offers advice on how to effectively cope.

Dr. Laurie discusses the primary concerns people have in dealing with the current Pandemic and offers advice on how to effectively cope.

**Special Edition**Coping with COVID-19

In this episode, Dr. Laurie interviews special guest Jessica DeLuise, an culinary medicine specialist, to talk about the relationship between the foods we eat and our mental health.

In this episode, Dr. Laurie interviews special guest Jessica DeLuise, an culinary medicine specialist, to talk about the relationship between the foods we eat and our mental health.

Nutrition and Mental Health

What is mental health?  What causes mental health disorders and what factors can contribute to a person's mental health or mental distress?  This is the first, and introductory, episode in a series devoted to addressing general mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, depression, nutrition, stress and other mental health topics.

What is mental health?  What causes mental health disorders and what factors can contribute to a person's mental health or mental distress?  This is the first, and introductory, episode in a series devoted to addressing general mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, depression, nutrition, stress and other mental health topics.

What is Mental Health

Dr. Laurie Appel is a Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with Individuals and Couples.  In her podcast, she shares information about general mental health issues that affect us all, because we've all got issues.  Informative, practical and compassionate, Dr. Laurie's direct manner will give you much to think about.

I’m thankful for this podcast I’ve been learning so much and also validated!

So helpful!!!

My boyfriend and I love listening to this podcast! So relatable. Thank you Dr. Laurie!!!!

Amazing!

"You Think YOU'VE Got Issues?" Podcast

Effective communication is the key to successful relationships - it is an essential skill for both our professional and our personal lives.  In this episode, Dr. Laurie discusses how to effectively communicate with one's partner and how to avoid the pitfalls that can cause a breakdown in communication.

Effective communication is the key to successful relationships - it is an essential skill for both our professional and our personal lives.  In this episode, Dr. Laurie discusses how to effectively communicate with one's partner and how to avoid the pitfalls that can cause a breakdown in communication.

Communicating with Your Partner

The end of a relationship is one of the biggest stresses we will experience.  In this two part podcast episode, Dr. Laurie explores the topic of "breaking up."  In this first of the two part podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses why couples end their relationship and the emotional consequences of this event.

The end of a relationship is one of the biggest stresses we will experience.  In this two part podcast episode, Dr. Laurie explores the topic of "breaking up."  In this first of the two part podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses why couples end their relationship and the emotional consequences of this event.

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Part 1

In the second part of this two part podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses three tricky parenting issues - setting limits around electronics, appropriate discipline and parental disagreements. 

In the second part of this two part podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses three tricky parenting issues - setting limits around electronics, appropriate discipline and parental disagreements.

Parenting Problems: The Big Five, Part 2

In this podcast, Dr. Laurie speaks with Ms. Debbie Leoni, a licensed profession counselor about how to get our kids to listen.  Ms. Leoni practices a love-based approach to parenting and uses behavior modification strategies to validate our children and to increase compliance.

In this podcast, Dr. Laurie speaks with Ms. Debbie Leoni, a licensed profession counselor about how to get our kids to listen.  Ms. Leoni practices a love-based approach to parenting and uses behavior modification strategies to validate our children and to increase compliance.

Getting Our Kids to Listen

Parenting is hard work.  It is perhaps the hardest job one can have.  In this next series of episodes, Dr. Laurie will explore the topic of parenting, starting with the basics.  What exactly is the job of a parent?

Parenting is hard work.  It is perhaps the hardest job one can have.  In this next series of episodes, Dr. Laurie will explore the topic of parenting, starting with the basics.  What exactly is the job of a parent?

The Job of a Parent

Anger is a normal human emotion, just like happiness, sadness, frustration, guilt, surprise, excitement or worry and, in many ways, it is a constructive emotion because it signals us that something needs to change.  In this episode, Dr. Laurie discusses the variables that influence how we handle anger and gives strategies for how to effectively handle anger in relationships

Anger is a normal human emotion, just like happiness, sadness, frustration, guilt, surprise, excitement or worry and, in many ways, it is a constructive emotion because it signals us that something needs to change.  In this episode, Dr. Laurie discusses the variables that influence how we handle anger and gives strategies for how to effectively handle anger in relationships

Anger Management

What are the key elements of a successful relationship?  In this episode, Dr. Laurie discusses some of the most important variables in having a successful relationship, such as how much to accommodate our partners, identifying the three key ingredients in all successful relationships and how to keep your "relationship bank account" in the black.

What are the key elements of a successful relationship?  In this episode, Dr. Laurie discusses some of the most important variables in having a successful relationship, such as how much to accommodate our partners, identifying the three key ingredients in all successful relationships and how to keep your "relationship bank account" in the black.

The Key to a Successful Relationship

The best podcast episodes on romantic relationships. Episodes talk about the 5 love languages, intimacy, and the taboo topics of sexual desires and infidelity. This topic is a deep dive into the science and complexities that face us in our relationships with others. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Relationships & Love

The best podcast episodes on physical health. Episodes talk about your diet, sleep, exercise and all the things that people do to improve their physical health and live a healthier life. This topic is for everyone, with applications in all of our everyday lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!