Talking Brains

,What is "time blindness"? How much is it a factor in ADHD impairment? What can you do to decrease its effects? In this episode I talk with psychologist Ari Tuckman PsyD MBA (tuckmanpsych.com), about how to best handle time blindness. The host of Talking Brains is Stephanie Sarkis PhD (stephaniesarkis.com).

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 difficult for you to meet new people.  Danielle can be found at betterfemalefriendships.com, and I can be found at stephaniesarkis.com.  Enjoy the episode. 

Anticipatory anxiety is a feeling of dread or panic before something big happens or when you think something will happen.  Learn the techniques I teach clients to help reduce their anticipatory anxiety. Stephanie Sarkis Ph.D. is a psychotherapist and author based in Tampa, Florida. www.stephaniesarkis.com

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 is Stephanie Sarkis PhD at www.stephaniesarkis.com.

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. She has a B.A. from N.Y.U. , an M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University, and an Ed.D. from Boston University.   She is the author of two books: ADHD and Social Skills: A Step-by-Step-Guide for Teachers and Parents and Positive Behavior, Social Skills, and Self-Esteem: A Parent's Guide to Preschool ADHD..  Her website is www.socialskillstrainingservices.com.  Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD at www.stephaniesarkis.com. 

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 treating children, teens, and adults with ADHD, as well as couples and sex therapy. He's the author of several books, including ADHD After Dark.  www.adultadhdbook.com.  I'm Stephanie Sarkis PhD, the host of Talking Brains and author of Gaslighting. www.stephaniesarkis.com

What is it like to be a psychiatrist with ADHD during a pandemic? In this episode of Talking Brains, I speak with Mark Wilson MD about our new normal during the COVID-19 crisis, and how he got through medical school with ADHD. Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD at www.stephaniesarkis.com. Mark Wilson MD can be found at www.markwwilson.mdpc.net.

Availability bias states that we put the most importance on our most recent or emotionally-laden memory.  This can lead to us having difficulties coming up with solutions to issues that pop up in our relationships.  Stephanie Sarkis PhD is the host of Talking Brains.  www.stephaniesarkis.com 

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.  Stephanie Sarkis PhD is the host of Talking Brains. www.stephaniesarkis.com

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 Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens.  Dr. Bertin is on faculty at New York Medical College and the Windward Teacher Training Institute, and on the advisory boards for the non-profits Common Sense Media and Reach Out and Read. His blog is available through Mindful.org and Psychology Today.  Visit his site at www.developmentaldoctor.com. Talking Brains is hosted by Stephanie Sarkis PhD at www.stephaniesarkis.com.