Conversation With Alanis Morissette
'Conversation with Alanis Morissette' features conversations with different highly reputable teachers, authors and leaders from different philosophies and of different psychological/neurobiological/developmental models and backgrounds, all with an eye toward healing and wholeness and recovery. Each podcast focuses on the area of expertise and jurisdiction of the interviewee. With Alanis having an in-depth knowledge of them and their work, the conversations will touch on and dive deeply into topics that move the guest and Alanis herself toward philosophizing in real time, as well as illuminate any teachings, ideas and models already established as well as discuss any more current findings. Alanis also touches on the larger macro effects of the great service the author/leader is providing to so many and what the current vision is for what is possible around their ongoing work. These conversations are rich, lively and deeply thoughtful.
Episodes
Alanis sat down with Dr. Gabor Maté for this month’s podcast to talk about the de-stigmatization of addiction and how best to understand and support the recovery process, ADHD and how sensitivity and a sense of self directly affects the body.
Below are books by Dr. Gabor Maté:
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction
Alanis sat down with Karen Koenig for this month’s podcast to talk about emotional and restrictive eating and how to maintain a healthy relationship with food.
Below are books by Karen Koenig:
Starting Monday: Seven Keys to a Permanent, Positive Relationship with Food
In this episode, Alanis talks with Gordon Neufeld about developmental psychology, the power to parent, and the value in staying connected with our children as they get older.
Below is a book by Gordon Neufeld:
Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers
In this episode, Alanis talks with Nina W Brown about the four kinds of destructive narcissistic patterns and how to navigate relationships with them.
Below are some books by Nina W Brown:
Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents
In this episode, Alanis talks with Daniel Goleman about Emotional Intelligence, empathy, different styles of leadership, and emotional competency.
Below are some books by Daniel Goleman:
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships
In this episode, Alanis talks with Pia Mellody about codependence and addiction recovery as well as parenting and creating functional relationships.
Below are some books by Pia Mellody:
Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives
Facing Love Addiction: Giving Yourself the Power to Change the Way You Love
The Intimacy Factor: The Ground Rules for Overcoming the Obstacles to Truth, Respect, and L...
In this episode, Alanis talks with Byron Katie about Self Inquiry.
Below are some books by Byron Katie:
Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life
A Thousand Names for Joy: Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are
Who Would You Be Without Your Story? Dialogues with Byron Katie
In this episode, Alanis talks with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis about sex addiction.
Below are some books by Dr. Alexandra Katehakis:
Erotic Intelligence: Igniting Hot, Healthy Sex After Recovery from Sex Addiction
Mirror of Intimacy: Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence
In this episode, Alanis talks with Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. about work addiction.
Below are some books by Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D.:
Overdoing It: How to Slow Down and Take Care of Yourself
Work Addiction: Hidden Legacies of Adult Children
The Smart Guide to Managing Stress
Sites mentioned in the podcast:
In this episode, Alanis talks with Dr. Elaine Aron about highly sensitive people.
Below are some books by Dr. Elaine Aron:
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You
The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When the World Overwhelms Them
In this episode, Alanis talks with Howard Gardner about his theory of multiple intelligences.
Below are some books by Howard Gardner and outlets which are referenced in the podcast:
Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Multiple Intelligences: New Horizons in Theory and Practice
The Unschooled Mind: How Children Think and How Schools Should Teach
In this episode, Alanis talks with Karen Kleiman about postpartum depression and all the activity that it entails from depression to anxiety to stress.
Below are books by Karen Kleiman which are referenced or discussed in this podcast:
This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression
The Art of Holding in Therapy: An Essential Intervention for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
In this podcast, Alanis talks with Richard Schwartz about his Internal Family Systems which he developed in response to clients' descriptions of experiencing various parts–many extreme–within themselves.
Below are references discussed in this podcast:
Internal Family Systems Therapy
You Are The One You've Been Waiting For
...In this podcast, Alanis talks with Dr. Peter Levine about stress and trauma recovery, resilience, Somatic Experiencing, and more.
Below are the references discussed in this podcast:
In an Unspoken Voice
Waking the Tiger
Trauma and Memory
Healing Trauma
Trauma-Proofing Your Kids
Trauma Through a Child's Eyes
Freedom from Pain
The Polyvagal Theory —Stephen Porges
SIBAM—five core components of Somatic Experiencing
Resolving Trauma in...
In this podcast, Alanis talks with Dr. Sue Johnson about bonding, attachment, and adult romantic relationships.
Below are the references discussed in this podcast:
Hold Me Tight
Love Sense
The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy with Trauma Survivors
In this podcast, Alanis talks with Dr. Dan Siegel about mindfulness, parenting, relationships, neurobiology, and more.
Below are the references discussed in this podcast:
The Developing Mind
The Mindful Brain
The Mindful Therapist
Mindsight
Brainstorm
Parenting From the Inside Out
No-Drama Discipline
Alanis' Tattoo
Center for Culture, Brain & Development
Wheel of Awareness
In this podcast Alanis talks with Wendy Maltz about relationships and sex.
Below are the references discussed in this podcast:
The Sexual Healing Journey
Private Thoughts: Exploring the Power of Women's Sexual Fantasies
Incest and Sexuality: A Guide to Understanding and Healing
Intimate Kisses: The Poetry of Sexual Pleasure
The Porn Trap
Planned Parenthood Recommended Books & Resources
Where Do I Come From?
What's Happening To Me...
In this podcast, Alanis speaks with Stan Tatkin about his book Wired For Dating.
Below are the references discussed in this podcast:
Wired For Dating
Imago Therapy
The Intimacy Factor
Facing Codependence
Facing Love Addiction
Wired for Love
Love and War in Intimate Relationships
In this podcast, Alanis talks with Margaret Paul about Inner Bonding, a six-step self-healing process.
Below are the references discussed in this podcast:
Step 1: Willingness to Feel Pain and Take Responsibility for Your Feelings
Step 2: Move into the Intent to Learn
In this podcast Alanis Morissette has an in-depth conversation with Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt.
Below are the references discussed in this podcast:
Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt mention:
John & Julie Gottman
Sue Johnson
Ellyn Bader and Peter Pearson
Stan Tatkin
Safe Conversations
Alanis Morissette Mentions:
Keeping the Love You Find
Imago
Dan Siegel
Diane Akerman
Doug & Rachel Abrams
Marion Solomon
Relationships First
Esal...
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