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The Dr. Joe Show
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
The Dr. Joe Show338 - The Story of Romper Room: Television's First Franchise (with Wayne Hicks)
From a childhood letter to a 20-year detective project, Wayne Hicks shares how Romper Room became television's first franchise, why local teachers mattered…
The Dr. Joe Show337 - Calling Out the Bully in Your Own Head (with Georgia Dow)
Psychotherapist, YouTuber, and two-time Canadian jiu-jitsu champion Georgia Dow explains how to stop running from the monsters in your own head, and why asking…
The Dr. Joe Show336 - The Pregnancy Police: How the Law Surveils, Punishes, and Dehumanizes (with Dr. Grace Howard)
The Pregnancy Police author Dr. Grace Howard reveals how the law treats pregnant people as vessels rather than people through American history, and explains…
The Dr. Joe Show335 - Vive18: Building a Youth Addiction Prevention Movement (with Jake White)
Jake White has never touched drugs and has made that his superpower, with the Vive18 co-founder explaining how modeling substance-free living, validating…
The Dr. Joe Show334 - Aging Well with Cannabis: the Science, the History, and the Stigma (with Dr. Peter Grinspoon)
Harvard physician and cannabis specialist Dr. Peter Grinspoon joins Dr. Joe to reveal how cannabis can help with the pain, insomnia, and anxiety of aging, why…
The Dr. Joe Show333 - A Trauma Specialist's Guide to Reclaiming what Abuse Stole (with Shari Botwin)
Trauma therapist, expert witness, and author Shari Botwin joins Dr. Joe to discuss her book Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse, why PTS'D' is an injury…
The Dr. Joe Show332 - What if the Margins Were the Center? Inside Glass Shard Eden (with Cass Caduto)
Writer, actor, and rock singer Cass Caduto joins Dr. Joe to discuss their original play Permanent Solutions, their upcoming audio series Glass Shard Eden, and…
The Dr. Joe Show331 - Science with Sophie: Comedy, Curiosity, and the Great American Electric Road Trip (with Sophie Shrand)
Sophie Shrand, the award-winning science comedian behind Science with Sophie and a featured Obama Presidential Center Changemaker, joins Dr. Joe to reveal why…
The Dr. Joe Show330 - Eating Disorders in Men, Survival, and the Fight for Awareness (with Danny O'Connor)
Former Olympic boxer Danny O'Connor joins Dr. Joe to share his harrowing journey through a 20-year battle with binge eating disorder, and why he wrote Weight…
The Dr. Joe Show329 - Why "Jagged Little Pill" Matters Now More Than Ever (with Zoe Bradford)
Zoe Bradford returns to The Dr. Joe Show to discuss The Company Theatre's production of Jagged Little Pill, a Tony-winning musical that tackles addiction…
The Dr. Joe Show328 - The Power of Storytelling in Addiction Recovery (with 2nd Act)
2nd Act's Ana Bess returns with teaching artist Rachel Tondreault for a powerful conversation about using theatre to address substance use, and how finding…
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327 - Resources, Residence, and Relationships: The Three R's of Survival
Dr. Joe takes the mic solo to break down the I-M Approach, exploring how our Home, Social, and Biological Domains, as well as the ic, shape who we are; and why…
The Dr. Joe Show326 - Recontextualizing Pain: A New Approach to Grief (with John Tsilimparis)
Psychotherapist and author John Tsilimparis joins Dr. Joe to reveal how wonder, art, and everyday beauty can help us transform grief into resilience, proving…
The Dr. Joe Show325 - American History, Myths, and Human Nature (with Dave Anthony)
Comedian, writer, and The Dollop co-host Dave Anthony returns to The Dr. Joe Show to explore over 250 years of American history, political myths, media…
The Dr. Joe Show324 - ACEs, Trauma, and the Power of Unconditional Positive Regard (with Julianna Burmesch)
Former school principal, speech pathologist, and author Julianna Burmesch joins Dr. Joe to explore how self-compassion, support, and understanding our triggers…
The Dr. Joe Show323 - Reclaiming Connection in Modern Life (with Jeffrey Hall)
Professor Jeffrey Hall, chair of communication studies at the University of Kansas and co-author of The Social Biome, joins Dr. Joe to reveal how our social…
The Dr. Joe Show322 - Finding Your Voice in the Healthcare System (With Kenitra Dominguez)
HR advisor, pay equity advocate, and author Kenitra "Keni" Dominguez joins Dr. Joe to share how navigating a rare neurological diagnosis taught her the power…
The Dr. Joe Show321 - Ending a Marriage Without Ending a Family (with Karen McNenny)
Divorce consultant and author Karen McNenny joins Dr. Joe to discuss how couples can end a marriage without destroying their family, using compassion…
The Dr. Joe Show320 - Resilience, Stress, and the Power of Community (with Dr. Michael Ungar)
Resilience expert Professor Michael Ungar, PhD joins Dr. Joe to explore how stress, social connection, routine, environment, and feeling valued all shape our…
The Dr. Joe Show319 - Small Town Stories, Big Human Truths (with Anne Shaw Heinrich)
Author Anne Shaw Heinrich rejoins Dr. Joe to discuss House of Teeth, the third book in her Women of Paradise County series, exploring storytelling, social…
The Dr. Joe Show318 - A Veteran’s Journey Through Identity, Humor, and Hope (with Dana Caron)
Retired Army veteran, model, and stand-up comedian Dana Caron joins Dr. Joe to share her journey through military service, gender dysphoria, transition, mental…
The Dr. Joe Show317 – Emptying the Nest and Finding Joy Again (with Morgan Baker)
Another incredible classmate of Dr. Joe's, author and educator Morgan Baker, joins him to explore how divorce, parenting, empty nesting, and personal…
The Dr. Joe Show316 - The Power of Respectful Engagement in Education (with Thomas Beuscher)
Celebrating their upcoming 50-year class reunion, classmate Thomas "Boysh" Beuscher joins Dr. Joe to reflect on a 35-year career in international education…
The Dr. Joe Show315 - You Are Enough: Rebuilding Self-Worth in Adolescent Recovery (with Brian Hampton)
Brian Hampton of Youth For Tomorrow joins Dr. Joe to share his journey from adolescent substance use to recovery and advocacy, exploring how self-esteem…
The Dr. Joe Show314 - Understanding Chronic Pain Through the Brain (with Dr. Mel Pohl)
Dr. Mel Pohl joins Dr. Joe to explore how trauma, chronic pain, and addiction are deeply interconnected, and how innovative approaches like polyvagal theory…
The Dr. Joe Show313 - Whole-Person Healing: Blending Western Medicine and Psychedelics (with Stephanie Leopold and Aaron Miles of KNEW)
Nurse anesthesiologist Stephanie Leopold and finance executive Aaron Miles, co-founders of KNEW Integrative Health, join Dr. Joe to share how they are blending…
The Dr. Joe Show312 - The Emotional Side of Money (with Tari K. Vickery)
Author and financial expert Tari K. Vickery joins Dr. Joe to explore how our earliest memories and deepest emotions shape our relationship with money, and why…
The Dr. Joe Show311 - Reframing Addiction: Genetics, Trauma, and Hope (with Dr. Jan Wiederman)
Dr. Jan Widerman, a pediatrician with over 40 years of experience, joins Dr. Joe to reframe addiction and ADHD as treatable medical conditions rooted in…
The Dr. Joe Show310 - Talking to Kids About Suicide and Terminal Illness (with Dr. Elena Lister)
Dr. Elena Lister returns to guide parents through the hardest conversations; talking with children about suicide, terminal illness, and the tragedies they see…
The Dr. Joe Show309 - Inside Cabaret (with Michael Tokar, Victoria Weinstein & Steve Dooner)
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…
The Dr. Joe Show308 - The Entanglement of Race, Law, and Biology (with Jonathan Kahn)
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…
The Dr. Joe Show307 - Trust, Forgiveness, and the Tortoise Mindset (with Karen Thrall)
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 Dr. Joe Show306 - How to Talk with Children About Death (with Dr. Elena Lister)
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…
The Dr. Joe Show305 - Why Values Come First (with Stan Sewitch)
Dr. Joe and Mark sit down with business psychologist Stan Sewitch to explore how values-driven leadership, respect, and small intentional changes can transform…
The Dr. Joe Show304 - Belonging with Gaelin Elmore
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…
The Dr. Joe Show303 - New Year, Same Truth: Everyone Wants to Feel Valued
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…
The Dr. Joe Show302 - 'Nows,' 'Laters,' and Conflict at Work with Karen Thrall
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…
The Dr. Joe Show301 - Stay Calm. Be Heard.
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…
The Dr. Joe Show297 - The Four Rs of Managing Anxiety
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…
The Dr. Joe Show296 - Scaling the Wall with Christopher Earley
Mark and Dr. Joe welcome attorney-author Christopher Earley in the studio to explore how vulnerability, mindfulness, and the I-M Approach can help us heal from…
The Dr. Joe Show295 - Addiction Prevention and Recovery with Kathleen Wright and Alan Meister
Dr. Joe and Mark are joined by Connect2Recovery Program Director Alan Meister and Drug Story Theater COO Kathleen Wright to discuss the progress in the effort…
The Dr. Joe Show294 - Conflict Styles with Karen Thrall
Mark and Dr. Joe welcome back business consultant and author Karen Thrall to unpack anger vs. aggression at work, the “now vs. later” conflict styles, simple…
The Dr. Joe Show293 - Pan Mass Challenge 2025 (Part Three)
After another successful PMC ride, Mark and his fellow riders share their favorite memories, how cancer has effected each of their lives, and their plans for…
The Dr. Joe Show292 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Zoe Bradford of The Company Theatre
Mark and Dr. Joe welcome back The Company Theatre’s Zoe Bradford to talk about the artistry and passion behind their production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame…
The Dr. Joe Show291 - Pan Mass Challenge 2025 (Part Two)
We continue the discussion of this year's Pan Mass Challenge with Mark's fellow riders Paul and Gabby Reardon, who reflect on the PMC as both a personal…
The Dr. Joe Show290 - 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…
The Dr. Joe Show288 - 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…
The Dr. Joe Show287 - 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…
The Dr. Joe Show286 - 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…
The Dr. Joe Show285 - 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…
The Dr. Joe Show284 - Nightbird with Shavaun Scott
Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott discusses her memoir Nightbird, sharing her journey through religious guilt, domestic abuse, and personal trauma - including the…
The Dr. Joe Show283 - 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…
The Dr. Joe Show282 - 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…
The Dr. Joe Show281 - 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…
The Dr. Joe Show280 - Girl, Groomed with Carol Odell, LICSW
After hearing about a local event honoring Vietnam veterans, Mark and Dr. Joe speak with psychotherapist and author Carol Odell about trauma and equine…
The Dr. Joe Show279 - Canada, Wolfie, and Perspective
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…
The Dr. Joe Show278 - The Second Door with Grace and Michael Liebowitz
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…
The Dr. Joe Show276 - Esfir Is Alive with Andrea Simon
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…
The Dr. Joe Show275 - Coming Alive in '25!
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…
The Dr. Joe Show274 - Fire and Wrath with Bill Carter
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…