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How do we make the world better? By making ourselves better! Using his groundbreaking I-M Approach, Dr. Joe Shrand examines who we are, and why we do what we do.
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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!
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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 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
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.
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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
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.
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Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
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!
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
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!
Learn more and let Dr. Joe know your thoughts at drshrand.com!
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
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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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
After a discussion on the tensions being felt throughout the country, Mark and Dr. Joe welcome actor, playwright, and director at The Company Theatre, Michael Hammond!