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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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Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
40 min
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!
May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025
45 min
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!
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
44 min
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!
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
40 min
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!
Mar 20, 2025
Mar 20, 2025
49 min
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!
Mar 13, 2025
Mar 13, 2025
50 min
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!
Mar 6, 2025
Mar 6, 2025
51 min
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!
Feb 27, 2025
Feb 27, 2025
32 min
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.
Get your copy of The Second Door!
Jan 16, 2025
Jan 16, 2025
51 min
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!
Jan 9, 2025
Jan 9, 2025
52 min
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!
