The Dr. Joe Show

290 - Pan Mass Challenge 2025 (Part One)

We hear from Mark and his long-time Pan Mass Challenge teammates, who share personal stories of hope, gratitude, and how small acts of support can make a big impact in the fight against cancer!

Support their ride at pmc.org!

289 - Joze.ai and the Big Beautiful Bill

Mark and Dr. Joe discuss how AI can empower consumers and improve professional services, then shift to a deeper conversation on the federal budget, political polarization, and the idea of an 'America Party.' What are your thoughts?

288 - 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!

287 - 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!

286 - 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!

285 - 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!

284 - 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!

283 - 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!

282 - 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!

281 - 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!