Differentiation and Happiness

Navigating Love and Conflict with Dr. Stan Tatkin

Dr. Joan Neehall is joined by world-renowned couples expert DR. STAN TATKIN to explore the psychobiology of adult relationships. They discuss the critical difference between secure attachment and "secure functioning," explaining why relationships require a conscious design and shared purpose to survive the pressures of biology and stress. KEY DISCUSSION POINTS: * SECURE FUNCTIONING: Why relationships are social contracts that require "governance." * THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM: How our biological threat systems drive reflexive conflict. * THE LAW OF ENERGY CONSERVATION: Why we become "lazy" in long-term relationships and how to combat it. * INTERDEPENDENCE VS. AUTONOMY: Lessons on building a shared vision and purpose.   ABOUT DR. STAN TATKIN: Dr. Stan Tatkin is a clinician, researcher, and co-founder of the PACT Institute. He specializes in a psychobiological approach to couple therapy and serves as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA. Website: https://thepactinstitute.com/

New Year's Resolutions with Dr Rick Landis

In this episode of Happiness On Demand Dr Neehall has a wonderful conversation with Dr. Richard E. Landis on the topic of new year's resolutions and finding joy in life.   Richard E. Landis, Ph.D. is a clinical and medical psychologist, international trainer and author. He holds post-doctoral diplomate status in the areas of integrated medicine, behavioral medicine, and psychopharmacology, and he is board certified in traumatology. For the last 23 years, he has been the Executive Editor for the prestigious Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter and co-founder of the Southern California Society for Ericksonian Psychotherapy and Hypnosis. Dr. Landis is the past Senior Program Reviewer and the Audit Chairman for the State of California’s Mandatory Continuing Education for Psychologists and past Continuing Education Committee Chairperson for the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. December 2019 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for "Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Psychotherapy" from the Milton H. Erickson Foundation. His website can be found at https://integrative-med.org/ [https://integrative-med.org/]

Eating Disorders with Dr Julie Anne Zeig

Dr. Joan Neehall has a wonderful conversation with renowned psychologist Dr Julie Anne Zeig on the topic of eating disorders and the relationship complex trauma has with this widespread disorder. You can learn more and subscribe to Dr. Zeig's newsletter at https://drjulieannezeig.com/ [https://drjulieannezeig.com/].

Polarization and Happiness : Rebuilding Bridges to Well-Being

In this episode of Happiness On Demand, Dr. Neehall discusses how to overcome polarization and help bridge relationships that have suffered as a result of polarized perspectives. Dr. Neehall provides some great tips and exercises on how to overcome these polarizing differences for increased happiness and well-being.   Friend and associate Alyn Edwards joins the discussion to share his personal experiences on the topic.

Differentiation and Happiness

In this episode of Happiness on Demand, Dr. Neehall has a fascinating conversation with  Ryan M. Sheade, LCSW on the topic of how differentiation in relationships can lead to stronger relationships, a cultivation of emotional well-being and happiness.