Me & Dr. Joe

Episode 291 - Nightbird with Shavaun Scott

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!

Episode 290 - A Northern Light in Provence with Elizabeth Birkelund

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!

Episode 289 - KyleCares with Meredith Johnson

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!

Episode 288 - Top Autist

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.

Episode 287 - Vietnam, Housing, and NIMBYism

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!

Episode 286 - Girl, Groomed with Carol Odell, LICSW

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!

Episode 285 - Canada, Wolfie, and Perspective

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!

Episode 284 - The Second Door with Grace and Michael Liebowitz

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.

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Episode 283 - New Zealand, DOGE, and Media

The Doctor is back in! Dr. Joe shares some stories from his recent trip to New Zealand, and he and Mark have a discussion on transparency, media consumption, and the importance of hearing different perspectives!

Episode 282 - Esfir Is Alive with Andrea Simon

Mark and Dr. Joe are honored to speak with writer and photographer Andrea Simon about the research and writing process of her profound historical novel, Esfir Is Alive.

Get your copy of Esfir Is Alive and learn more about Andrea and her work on her website!