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Rob Winkler, 5th Planet Games, on Parasocial Relationships, Why the Game of Thrones Finale Feels Like a Breakup.

Posted June 6, 2019 • 00:42:14

Rob Winkler, 5th Planet Games, on Parasocial Relationships, Why the Game of Thrones Finale Feels Like a Breakup. Rob Winkler, Founder and Studio Lead...

Is Gaslighting Always Intentional? Plus More Real-life Gaslighting Examples

Posted June 3, 2019 • 00:44:25

The phrase "gaslighting" is making the rounds lately, and with the increased awareness around the term, many people are accusing their spouses, parents,...

Therapy Session 1, Sitting in My Office to Talk About Pornography (For Addicts, Spouses, and Parents) Part 1 of 2

Posted May 28, 2019 • 00:44:37

I wanted to go a bit off-script in this 2-part episode to talk about what it would look like if you were coming to see me to talk about pornography...

Dr. Kevin Pugh on Transformative Experiences in Education

Posted May 23, 2019 • 00:57:46

Dr. Kevin Pugh joins Tony to talk about Transformative Experiences in education. Dr. Pugh, a high school friend of Tony's, is one of the pioneers...

Do I NEED My Partner For My Own Happiness? Exploring Dr. Sue Johnson's Love Sense

Posted May 21, 2019 • 00:36:54

One of the popular messages shared by both therapists and media alike is that we are supposed to be in complete control of our own emotions before,...