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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.
Episodes
Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
52 min
The cast of The Company Theatre Center for the Arts' production of Cabaret joins Dr. Joe to discuss the timelessness of the iconic musical, its haunting relevance today, and what it means to be asleep or awake as the world changes around us.
Get your tickets to Cabaret, running March 6-22 at The Company Theatre!
Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
1hr 4 min
Dr. Joe sits down with Professor Jonathan Kahn to examine the surprising ways race, genetics, and public policy intersect, and what that means for how we understand diversity, justice, and each other!
Get your copy of The Uses of Diversity: How Race Has Become Entangled in Law, Politics, and Biology!
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
54 min
Executive coach Karen Thrall rejoins Dr. Joe to share her strategy for slowing down, rebuilding trust in the workplace, and why forgiveness and trust aren't the same thing, offering leaders a new path to connection and clarity!
Get your copy of Karen and Dr. Joe's new book, Don't Lose Your Sh*t at Work!
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
44 min
Adult and child psychiatrist and grief specialist Dr. Elena Lister joins Dr. Joe and Mark to share why talking openly with children about death and grief, drawn from her own profound losses, can transform fear into connection, resilience, and hope.
Link to order Giving Hope: Conversations with Children About Illness, Death, and Loss
Feb 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2026
51 min
Dr. Joe and Mark sit down with business psychologist Stan Sewitch to explore how values-driven leadership, respect, and small intentional changes can transform organizational culture and amplify positive influence at work and beyond!
Learn more about Stan's work and check out his books on his website!
Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
53 min
Dr. Joe and Mark are joined by former NFL athlete and keynote speaker Gaelin Elmore to explore why belonging is a fundamental human need, and how resilience grows not from toughness alone, but from connection, accountability, and the small, intentional ways we help others feel truly seen!
Jan 15, 2026
Jan 15, 2026
52 min
In the 2026 kickoff episode, Dr. Joe and Mark reflect on a fresh start and explore how trust, gratitude, and small everyday acts of respect can reduce stress and rebuild community in an uncertain, media-saturated world!
Dec 25, 2025
Dec 25, 2025
51 min
Dr. Joe welcomes back executive coach and co-author Karen Thrall to celebrate the release of Don’t Lose Your Sh*t at Work, unpacking how anger shows up on the job, why “nows vs. laters” collide in conflict, and the small, practical shifts that help you stay calm, be heard, and lead with respect under pressure!
Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
49 min
Mark and Dr. Joe celebrate their accomplishments in 2025, from the promising work being done at Joze.ai to the release of Dr. Joe and Karen Thrall's new book, Don't Lose Your Sh*t at Work!
Oct 20, 2025
Oct 20, 2025
50 min
Mark and Dr. Joe break down the science of stress and anxiety, exploring how cortisol affects trust and connection, how to use the Four R’s (Recognize, Rate, Remember, Reflect) to calm the nervous system, and why community support and helping others are key to building a more cooperative, emotionally intelligent world!
Check out Dr. Joe's Psychology Today article, "A Simple Technique to Manage Anxiety"!
