Finding and keeping healthy female friendships can be a challenge in adulthood.  Join me, Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, author of Healing from Toxic Relationships and Gaslighting, as I talk with Danielle Bayard Jackson, a friendship coach, to discover how we can have healthy friendships in our lives.  You will also learn how to handle issues that may arise during friendships, and what to do if social anxiety is making it difficul...

Join Dr. Stephanie Sarkis and Dr. Mark Bertin as they discuss the benefits of  mindfulness and how you can make it part of your daily routine.  Mark Bertin MD is a developmental pediatrician based in Pleasantville, New York.  He is the author of several books, including Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for ADHD and How Children Thrive.  His website is www.developmentaldoctor.com.  The host of Talking Brains ...

Parenting a preschooler is a challenge.  Parenting a preschooler with ADHD is more of a challenge.  Parenting a preschooler with ADHD and during a pandemic is the ultimate challenge.  Dr. Esta Rapoport gives you guidance on positive parenting, particularly during these challenging times.  Esta Rapoport Ed.D. is experienced in working with children with ADHD and other similar special needs and their parents. ...

According to a new CDC study, adults 18-24 have the highest rate of anxiety, depression, and suicidal behavior of any age group.  I'm joined by Ari Tuckman PsyD CST to talk about why this is happening, and what you can do to take care of yourself during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Ari Tuckman, PsyD, CST is a psychologist and certified sex therapist in private practice in West Chester, PA, specializing in diagnosing and treati...

If you have ADHD and/or anxiety, the coronavirus pandemic can impact you in much more significant ways.  Guest Ari Tuckman PsyD CST shares how you may be experiencing the pandemic differently, and how to best cope with events beyond our control.  Psychologist Ari Tuckman PsyD, CST is an expert in ADHD and the author of ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship. He can be found at www.adultadhdbook.com.  S...

You may already have marked a week since you quarantined with your kids.  You also may feel like you're about to lose your sanity.  Good news!  Mark Bertin MD has returned to Talking Brains to help you figure out this "new normal." Dr. Bertin is a developmental pediatrician and author of How Children Thrive, Mindful Parenting for ADHD and The Family ADHD Solution. He is also a contributing author for the book Teachin...

As a parent, you are probably feeling a variety of emotions right now about the coronavirus pandemic — anxiety, fear, anger, burnout, confusion, and an overwhelming sense of chaos.  We are in the midst of an event that many have not seen in our lifetimes.  On top of that, your kids' school has just been canceled for two weeks.  You may have been asked to work from home, or maybe you need to continue at your...

How do you spot a narcissist or gaslighter on a first date?  I'll tell you warning signs that tip you off that this person is a manipulator.  I'll also teach you a technique to help you find a healthy mate.  A similar (but not exact) written version of this episode can be found on my blog at Psychology Today.  Go to www.stephaniesarkis.com/blog for the link. The host of Talking Brains is Stephanie Sarkis PhD. &n...

Did you know that ADHD can shorten your life span by several years?  Join me as I talk with colleague and fellow ADHD expert Ari Tuckman PsyD MBA about Russell Barkley PhD's research on ADHD and life span.  Learn what you can do about extending your life expectancy when you have ADHD.  Psychologist Ari Tuckman PsyD MBA is the author of ADHD After Dark: Better Sex Life, Better Relationship.  He can be found at ww...

Welcome to the third season of Talking Brains.  Today's guest, Rick Moskovitz, appeared in season 1 where we discussed memory and trauma.  Rick is back to talk about his new science fiction trilogy and his fiction writing process as a psychiatrist and scientist.  Rick Moskovitz is a Harvard educated psychiatrist who taught psychotherapy and spent nearly four decades listening to his patients tell their stories. After...

Balancing work and your personal life can be a challenge.   Join me as I speak with Russell Clayton PhD from the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida.  Dr. Clayton is the author of Balancing Life: Seven Strategies That Can Help You Achieve Work-Life Balance.  Learn how you can achieve wellness in your life — by putting your priorities first, without sacrificing your gifts.  Talking Br...

What's the opposite of imposter syndrome?  When someone thinks they know more than they actually do.  It's a cognitive bias called the Dunning-Kruger Effect, and you'll learn how to combat it.  Also, my story of an unnamed giant in the mental health field who told me that ADHD fMRIs were fake and colored in by hand.  Stephanie Sarkis PhD is the host of Talking Brains and the author of Gaslighting: Recognize Mani...