Me & Dr. Joe

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.

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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!

Episode 281 - Coming Alive in '25!

Mark and Dr. Joe review some of their successes in 2024 before sharing their hopes for 2025, including the wider adoption of the I-M Approach!

Get your copy of Unleashing the Power of Respect: The I-M Approach and Dr. Joe's other books!

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Episode 280 - Fire and Wrath with Bill Carter

Mark and Dr. Joe welcome author William F. Carter on to hear about his first published novel Fire and Wrath, including the intense research of the subject matter, how can channel anger in less-than-productive ways, and what a little bit of encouragement can do to someone's entire life trajectory!

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Episode 279 - Government Efficiency and Trump's Cabinet Picks

Mark explains his optimism for the future with the policies laid out by the incoming Trump Administration, with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and less government involvement in our day-to-day lives!

Learn more about the I-M Approach and get your copies of Dr. Joe's books at drshrand.com!

Episode 278 - Election 2024

Mark and Dr. Joe talk through the different reactions to the recent presidential election, what we can look forward to in the next administration, and why the key to moving forward is respecting each other's perspectives!