The Dr. Joe Show

295 - Film Scoring and Mentorship with Tom Kramer

Dr. Joe sits down with veteran music editor Tom Kramer to discuss the craft of film music, the behind-the-scenes process on projects like The Queen's Gambit, and how streaming, COVID-19, and mentorship are reshaping the film industry!

294 - Artificial Empathy and AI's Impact on Quality of Life

Mark and Dr. Joe dive into the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, exploring how empathy, creativity, and the I-M Approach can guide us toward a future where AI enhances - rather than replaces - human connection!

Episode 293 - Altruism and Theory of Mind

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!

Support Mark's ride at pmc.org!

Episode 292 - Cosmoetica with Dan Schneider

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!

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!