Wit and Reason with Dr. Alexis Moreno
Wit and Reason is a radio talk show hosted by psychologist Dr. Alexis Moreno and a variety of health and wellness guests who provide smart and practical mental health know-how. Dr. Alexis interviews diverse experts and experiencers regarding their forte in various bio-psychological, and socio-issues. Wit and Reason never leaves you inept! With knowledge comes great responsibility. Dr. Alexis and guests not only educate you but offer you the skills and action steps to enhance your mental health and wellbeing. Wit and Reason's content is for informational and educational purposes only. Our show is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Just a resource, connection, and motivation to support your mental health and wellness journey. Now, go out there and make healthy decisions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In this captivating podcast episode, join Dr. Alexis Moreno as she sits down for an enlightening radio interview with the renowned psychologist, Dr. Ali Mattu. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of media psychology and its influence on our lives.
Listen as Dr. Ali opens up about his childhood and shares heartwarming anecdotes of how media and his work with his clients has impacted his life as a psychologist. D...
The media doesn’t have a great track record for accurately or even compassionately representing mental illness. But today, we have the pleasure to talk with close friends, writers, and producers, Dara Sanandaji and Freddie Bell. Dara shares what it’s like to live and function in today’s world with mental illness and has partnered up with Freddie to create "Breaking the Silence" a refreshingly open and honest documentary about Dara'...
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WIT & REASON WITH DR. ALEXIS MORENO
Our Wit & Reason therapist, Rueben Steele and Dr. Alexis dive into drive and answer, What is a Healthy Sex Drive? We're not here to characterize levels or brands of sexuality as pathological or "bad" instead we would like for you to use this show as a guide to help you increase your ability to figure out what's healthy, sexy, and compatible for you.
Resources from the Show
...WIT & REASON WITH DR. ALEXIS MORENO
Eating disorders can affect anybody. Around 30 million people in the United States have an eating disorder with anorexia being associated with one of the highest mortality rates of psychiatric disorders. Several celebrities including Demi Lovato, Paula Abdul, Russell Brand, Lady Gaga, Alanis Morissette, Princess Diana, Elton John, & Jane Fonda, have used their platform to let othe...
WIT & REASON WITH DR. ALEXIS MORENO
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10 to 24-year-olds. Approximately 20% of kids have seriously considered suicide within a one year period here in the US. This may be a passing thought that happens once or something that a child may be thinking about more actively. How do you have a conversation about emotions, mental health, and concerning behaviors with the teens in yo...
Mindfulness & Therapy with Den, George, & Zhassulan (Jazz)
In this interview, Dr. Alexis meets with three Mindfulness Teachers from Ukraine on the evening of March 4, 2022. Den, George, & Zhassulan describe what it has been like for them as mental health professionals living in Ukraine during Putin's and Russia's invasion, their experience leaving Ukraine, and their ongoing work in spreading kindness and compas...
Welcome to Wit and Reason with Dr. Alexis Moreno. This is the 2nd interview in our new series, Ukrainian Experiences, broadcasted to help raise awareness about realities and hardships associated with the Putin Russian invasion and war occurring in Ukraine. In this episode, Dr. Alexis interviews Oleksandra Osipova on the evening of March 1, 2022 in Ukraine. Oleksandra shares her experiences living in Ukraine during Putin's and Russi...
Welcome to Wit and Reason with Dr. Alexis Moreno. We are broadcasting a new series, Ukrainian Experiences, in order to help raise awareness about realities and hardships associated with the Putin Russian invasion and war occurring in Ukraine. In this first series episode, Dr. Alexis interviews Julia Petryk on March 1, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Julia openly describes her experiences living in Kyiv leading up to and during Putin's and R...
WIT & REASON WITH DR. ALEXIS MORENO
Dr. Alexis interviews Phillip Bazemore, Judge Carlos Moore, and Charles Tucker, authors of The Five Brothers, all about the benefits of creating and maintaining meaningful adult friendships. More so, they dive into how to break through toxic masculinity and the stereotypes that hold back men’s ability to express and receive love.
Resources from the Show
Psychologist, Dr. Alexis from Wit & Reason, shares mental health recommendations amid COVID-19:
As human beings we all need human connection. Meaning active communication with others. Living alone during this pandemic can be exceptionally difficult. So make some extra efforts to fill your social calendar. Have a virtual dinner date. Schedule time to eat and commiserate while on a video call with a friend. Meet for so...
We're all doing our part to flatten the curve and decrease the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home. But sheltering in place and practicing social distance does not at all mean you need to be disconnected. Mental health therapists and health coaches are here for you via video sessions. Wit & Reason, a mental health practice based in Washington, DC has provided telehealth services since it's establishment. This approach was mot...
Dr. Alexis meets with Dr. Mark Libow, a retired cardiologist, who after years of practice in the medical field, has decided to take on studying, teaching, and practicing Qigong meditation. Listen in as Dr. Libow describes his first encounter with a Qigong Master, the unprompted diagnosis he received, and the life changing impact Qigong meditation has played in his life.
"Qigong is a holistic system of coordinated body postures a...
We are in what some experts are calling an infodemic – as confirmed cases of coronavirus continue to grow so does misinformation. On today’s show Dr. Alexis partners up with licensed clinical social worker, Alex Honigman to address our fears and anxieties around coronavirus.
Dr. Alexis shares how to maintain informed about COVID-19 while also managing your stress levels. Dr. Alexis & Alex breakdown CDC prevention recommendat...
We are going deep on the show today - Save this show for later if you are currently operating heavy machinery. This is a crucial one. A topic that every single one of us relate to on an intense and profound level. We’re diving into loss. Why do we grieve and how do we get through it?
This is not an easy topic but it is one that we all experience. Currently, Angelenos are grieving over the sudden death of Kobe Bryant and his daug...
The loss of Kobe and his daughter has been a shocking reminder that
We’re not invincible
All of us are fragile
Our life is temporary and valuable
And these reminders aren’t motivators to stay locked indoors. No, that’s not what Kobe and his family represented to us. We are reminded to live courageously, to love and show our family that we care de...
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