Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Mark and Dr. Joe talk about this year's Pan Mass Challenge, the sense of guilt one might feel for enjoying acts of altruism, and the brain science of the Ic Domain!

Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Episode 292 - Cosmoetica with Dan Schneider
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
We hear from writer, poet, and critic Dan Schneider about his incredible childhood, his thoughts on the corporate world, and the power the written word has on all of our lives!
Check out Dan's work at Cosmoetica!

Thursday May 22, 2025
Episode 291 - Nightbird with Shavaun Scott
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott discusses her memoir Nightbird, sharing her journey through religious guilt, domestic abuse, and personal trauma - including the revenge suicide of her husband - to illuminate the path from inherited pain to healing and resilience.
Get your copy of Nightbird and learn more about Shavaun's work on her website!

Thursday May 15, 2025
Episode 290 - A Northern Light in Provence with Elizabeth Birkelund
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
We talk with author Elizabeth Birkelund about personal growth, the art of translation, and the universality of love as explored in her novel, A Northern Light in Provence!
Get your copy of A Northern Light in Provence!

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Episode 289 - KyleCares with Meredith Johnson
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
We're joined by Meredith Johnson, who tells us how her family's tragic loss of her cousin by suicide led them on a mission to spread greater awareness of mental health issues that effect countless lives!
Learn more about her family's work at kylecaresinc.org!

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Episode 288 - Top Autist
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Tom shares how a recent dive into The Stormlight Archive reminded him of his own journey, his mistakes, and the necessity of taking the most important step of all - the next one.

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Episode 287 - Vietnam, Housing, and NIMBYism
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Mark and Dr. Joe give a shout out to the amazing team at Veterans' Voice, followed by a discussion on the state of the housing market in Massachusetts and abroad, with a focus on common-sense solutions to address the affordability crisis!

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Episode 286 - Girl, Groomed with Carol Odell, LICSW
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
After hearing about a local event honoring Vietnam veterans, Mark and Dr. Joe speak with psychotherapist and author Carol Odell about trauma and equine therapy, both subjects in her memoir, Girl, Groomed.
Get your copy of Girl, Groomed!

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Episode 285 - Canada, Wolfie, and Perspective
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Mark shares some of his favorite memories from his recent trip through Canada, Wolfie from Veteran's Voice calls in to share how he applies the I-M Approach in his daily life, and Dr. Joe reminds us that respect isn't about agreement, but trying to understand different perspectives without judgement!

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Episode 284 - The Second Door with Grace and Michael Liebowitz
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Dr. Joe sits down with father-daughter writing duo Mike and Grace Liebowitz to explore the thought-provoking themes of their new book, The Second Door—from the power of friendship and the dangers of complacency to the very nature of evil.
Get your copy of The Second Door!