Radio Episodes
12/6/2018 creating-deep-family-bonds

Creating Deep Family Bonds

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Family time is important. This seems especially true as we head into this holiday season. Most of us have ideals for how we want our family to bond and interact. Listen Now

11/1/2018 the-pitfalls-of-being-judgmental

The Pitfalls of Being Judgmental

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Most of us would accept the idea that being judgmental and self-righteous is damaging. No one really likes to be around a person who is constantly critical. Listen Now

10/4/2018 conflict-enemy-or-ally

Conflict: Enemy or Ally?

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Conflict. What kinds of emotion surface when you think of it? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? It’s not necessarily a bad thing – it’s just the result of two people with different goals coming together. Listen Now

5/31/2018 the-games-we-play-and-the-damage-they-cause

The Games We Play... and the Damage They Cause

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
A healthy relationship should not depend on games. Most of us know this. And yet, whether at home, at work, among strangers, or among friends, we have all engaged in relationship mind games to get what we want from the people around us. Listen Now

5/24/2018 aging-nightmare-or-victory

Aging - Nightmare or Victory?

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Aging is a mixed bag, isn’t it? Some mental skills decline with age—like short-term memory loss and visual spatial processing. Listen Now

3/22/2018 being-smart-about-your-feelings

Being Smart About Your Feelings

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
You're heard about IQ but what about EI? Emotional Intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. Listen Now

1/25/2018 parenting-challenges-where-have-we-gone-wrong

Parenting Challenges: Where Have We Gone Wrong?

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
The responsibility of raising healthy, happy, well-adjusted kids can feel daunting for most parents. Let’s face it, contemporary parenting is hard – especially as we lack the informal support that parents half a century ago received from neighbors and extended family. Listen Now

12/28/2017 encore-holiday-blues

Encore: Holiday Blues

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Many people suffer from Season Affective Disorder (SAD). It generally hits around October and goes away by April or May. Listen Now

12/21/2017 coping-with-loneliness

Coping with Loneliness

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Loneliness is common during the holidays. Expectations are high and comparisons run rampant as social media and Hallmark movies paint the picture of ideal families and perfect celebrations. Listen Now

11/9/2017 encore-the-slippery-slope-of-affairs

Encore: The Slippery Slope of Affairs

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
A glance. A feeling. A shared bit of interest and a spark of energy. It often begins emotionally and sometimes develops into something physical. Listen Now

11/2/2017 how-to-work-through-grief

How to Work Through Grief

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Coping with grief is one of life's great difficulties. While it is a natural response to losing someone or something that's important to you, it is still incredibly difficult. Listen Now

8/17/2017 tips-for-finding-a-good-therapist

Tips for Finding a Good Therapist

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
So, you need to find a therapist. Maybe it’s for you: your life or your marriage is suffering. Maybe it’s for your child as you watch her struggle. Listen Now

8/10/2017 the-slippery-slope-of-affairs

The Slippery Slope of Affairs

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
A glance. A feeling. A shared bit of interest and a spark of energy. It often begins emotionally and sometimes develops into something physical. Listen Now

7/6/2017 encore-sleep-troubles-no-more

Encore: Sleep troubles? No more

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Sandra is joined by Georgia Dow Co- Director of Anxiety-Videos to discuss one of the most common challenges patients complain of: lack of good sleep. Listen Now

6/8/2017 when-bad-news-hits

When Bad News Hits

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Receiving bad news can be a huge blow, turning your world upside-down. First, there are the consequences of the news: loss, grief, practical tasks like doctor’s appointments, bills, and insurance reports. Listen Now

5/11/2017 facing-misogyny-head-on

Facing Misogyny Head On

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Women’s rights have made many strides over the years. But, misogyny can still rear its ugly head in many ways: social exclusion, sex discrimination, hostility, patriarchy, male privilege, belittling of women, violence against women, and sexual objectification. Listen Now

4/13/2017 dying-of-embarrassment

Dying of Embarrassment

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Some people love being the life of the party. Others hate being the center of attention. Whether it’s you or someone that you love – do you avoid interpersonal relationships? Listen Now

1/5/2017 new-year-new-you

New Year, New You!

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Have you made a New Year's Resolution's in the past and not stuck to them? Listen Now

12/22/2016 holiday-blues

Holiday Blues

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Many people suffer from Season Affective Disorder (SAD). It generally hits around October and goes away by April or May. Listen Now

6/2/2016 encore-sleep-troubles-no-more

Encore: Sleep troubles? No more

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Sandra is joined by Georgia Dow Co- Director of Anxiety-Videos to discuss one of the most common challenges patients complain of: lack of good sleep. Listen Now

3/3/2016 encore-sleep-troubles-no-more

Encore: Sleep troubles? No more

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Sandra is joined by Georgia Dow Co- Director of Anxiety-Videos to discuss one of the most common challenges patients complain of: lack of good sleep. Listen Now

12/10/2015 sleep-troubles-no-more

Sleep troubles? No more

Straight Talk with Sandra Reich
Sandra is joined by Georgia Dow Co- Director of Anxiety-Videos to discuss one of the most common challenges patients complain of: lack of good sleep. Listen Now