Haber Psych Insights
Taking a closer look at the psychology behind our everyday experiences. Hosts Joe and Kathy Haberman have been married since 1987, and share personal and professional interests in psychology. Joe spent 15 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, working in addictions treatment, couples and family counseling, public safety psychology and organizational psychology before teaching AP Psychology and AP Biology in Virginia public schools the past 23 years. Kathy, a former Board-Certified Music Therapist, worked in psychiatric settings, in music ministry, and directed choral music for middle and high school students for 24 years. They have two sons.
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Episodes
14 episodes
Doing Shadow Work
In this episode, special guest Oliver Mann, founder of www.unleash.ink, guides us through using a powerful new approach to journaling as a tool for working on our shadows, those aspects of our personality we keep buried and out of sight. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23:04
Recovering From Trauma
In this episode, which builds on previous episodes this season, Joe and Kathy Haberman are joined by author, trauma survivor, and recovery advocate Kristina Bentle. She shares her personal journey, her disappointments with traditional the...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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21:38
The Traumatized Brain
This episode focuses on the changes that occur to the brain after trauma. Focusing on the work of Bessel Van Der Kolk, the traumatized brain is changed to interpret the world as threatening, and memories are stored not only in the mind bu...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:08
The Emotional Brain
Season 2 begins with an exploration of the ways that our brains, in addition to being complex information processors, are very much emotional organs as well. The biological reasons for this are discussed, along with the ways we know this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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19:14
Identity and Beyond Part II
In the second part of the Identity podcast episode, hosts Joe and Kathy Haberman delve into the limits of our ego-driven, self-constructed identities and begin exploring the elements of transcending our initial identity so that we can begin fin...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:52
Identity and Beyond Part I
In this podcast, hosts Joe and Kathy Haberman explore the psychological basis for the development of our individual identity. This sets the stage for Part II, when they explore what comes BEYOND this identity, and the things that allow so...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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18:04
Connecting Part II The Big Picture
A continuation of our focus on making human connections in an age of distractions. Looking at the bigger picture, at the messages we get from society, from our culture, and what the consequences are, with specific focus on individualistic...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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20:14
Connecting in the Age of Distraction
Hosts Joe and Kathy Haberman tackle the modern complexities of communicating, and how it may or may not result in real connection to each other. Includes concrete steps to become a better listener, and a focus on the nature and challenges...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:15
Unlocking Motivation
What is the psychology behind motivation, and how can we use this to better understand our motives, our lack of motivation, and how to maintain motivation. How is being unmotivated similar/different from being "lazy" or procrastinating?
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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20:26
Understanding Our Ego
In this episode, hosts Joe and Kathy Haberman discuss the ego, and how this part of our personality provides both benefits and costs. Balancing the positives with the potential negatives to help find a way forward as we seek our truest se...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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13:52
Superstitions and their Impact
Hosts Joe and Kathy Haberman explore the cognitive psychology behind our tendency to form/act on superstitions. How these thinking processes have evolved over time, how they are supported by the structure of our brain, and the ways they m...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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11:35
Choosing Wisely Psychological Impacts
In this episode Joe and Kathy take a look at the underlying psychology and the lessons learned from our life choices. At life's crossroads, which choices are least likely to lead to regrets later in life, and how can we apply these lesson...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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18:47
Relationship As A 4-Sided Diamond
In this episode, hosts Joe and Kathy Haberman reflect on their own, 39-year long marriage, as well as on their experience in helping others. The lessons learned have resulted in the 4 key dimensions to lasting relationships. Dimens...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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16:49
Overview Flourishing with Positive Psychology
What are the 5 key practices that result in "flourishing," in leading a highly satisfying life? Hosts Joe and Kathy Haberman provide an overview of this exciting field of psychology, with practical ways to evaluate yourself and begin to f...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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17:35