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Dr. Xavier Amador is an internationally renowned clinical psychologist, author, and leader in his field. His books, published clinical research, worldwide speaking tours and extensive work in schizophrenia, bipolar and other disorders have been translated into 30 languages. He is also the CEO of the Henry Amador Center on Anosognosia and a family caregiver of two close relatives with serious mental illness. Dr. Amador is a Visiting Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York, and over the course of two decades he was Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology at Columbia University and Director of Psychology at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. His expertise has been called upon by government, industry and the broadcast and print media where he has appeared as a frequent expert for CNN, ABC News, NBC News, NBC Today Show Fox News Channel, CBS 60 Minutes, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Cosmo, Wall Street Journal and many other national and international news outlets. He is the Founder of the LEAP Institute. (see: www.LEAPinstitute.org for information about LEAP, his books, appearances and recent media/press). You can find Dr. Xavier Amador online... www.leapinstitute.org www.hacenter.org Facebook Twitter Originally published 1/26/23

Jason Anderson is a film programmer, journalist and lecturer in Toronto. He programs for the Toronto International Film Festival, Aspen Shortsfest and the Kingston Canadian Film Festival. A former film critic for Toronto's Eye Weekly and The Grid, he writes regularly for such publications as Broadview, Sight & Sound, Uncut and Cinema Scope. Originally published 1/9/23

David Sax is a writer, reporter, and speaker who specializes in business and culture. His book The Revenge of Analog was a #1 Washington Post bestseller, was selected as one of Michiko Kakutani’s Top Ten books of 2016 for the New York Times, and has been translated into six languages. He is also the author of three other books: Save the Deli, which won a James Beard award, The Soul of an Entrepreneur, and The Tastemakers. He lives in Toronto. You can find David Sax online... Website Twitter Originally published 15/12/22

Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD, is author of The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. She is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Grief, Loss and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab, which investigates the effects of grief on the brain and the body. O’Connor earned a doctorate from the University of Arizona in 2004 and completed a fellowship at UCLA. Following a faculty appointment at UCLA Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology, she returned to the University of Arizona in 2012. Her work has been published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, Biological Psychiatry, and Psychological Science, and featured in Newsweek, the New York Times, and The Washington Post. Having grown up in Montana, she now lives in Tucson, Arizona. For more information go to https://www.maryfrancesoconnor.com/ You can find Mary-Frances online... Website Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Originally published 15/12/22

Juan Ayala is an actor, journalist, podcast producer, and host, born and raised in Connecticut. After discovering an early love of performing, he earned his degree in Theater Arts from Housatonic Community College and later studied at the renowned Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City. As an actor he has appeared in network television shows including NBC’s Blindspot and ABC’s For Life, as well as commercials for major brands like Sprint and Blink Fitness. In 2020, Juan launched his first podcast Actors With Issues, which features conversations with actors from across film, TV and Broadway, sharing their stories and breaking down the issues and obstacles that they’ve faced as actors. Juan also hosts the podcast Multicultural TV Talk for MediaVillage.com, where he has worked as an entertainment journalist since 2017, focusing conversations on diversity, inclusion, and representation in entertainment. You can find Juan online... Instagram Twitter Podcast Instagram

In this episode of the Ruthless Compassion Podcast, Dr. Marcia Sirota talks to us about hatred, and why hate only gives us more hate. We might hate because we fear the unknown and something bad happening to us. An easy way to let go of hate is to understand where it's coming from and no longer be afraid of the unknown. Connection and community are the #1 predictor of wellness, and we can't be well if we continue to hate. Website Instagram Twitter

Founder & Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates, Dr. Adam C. Bandelli is an organizational psychologist and seasoned leadership advisor with over twenty years of corporate consulting experience. Adam's calling and purpose in life is to help the leaders identify, embrace, and unleash their true authentic selves. In his latest book Relational Intelligence, he details the five essential skills he has found to create life-changing relationships. Adam received his Ph.D. and master’s degree from the University of South Florida in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Now, he runs Bandelli & Associates where he and his consultants leverage psychological insights to help their clients unleash their true leadership potential. Prior to founding his current agency, Adam was a Partner with Korn Ferry, where he coached C-suite executives. He has been featured in Chief Executive Magazine, SUCCESS, Fast Company, HR.com and more. He hopes that through his work and book, he can help eradicate the stigma that people with mental health disorders are damaged or broken and change the stereotypes that are associated with people who have bipolar disorder. You can find Dr. Adam online... Website Instagram Twitter Originally posted on 11/17/22

Megan Bruneau, M.A. Psych is a therapist, executive coach, the bestselling author of How To Be Alone (And Together): 72 Lessons On Being At Peace With Yourself, and the host of The Failure Factor: Stories Of Career Perseverance. She helps entrepreneurs and high-achievers gain the knowledge and tools necessary to pursue their dreams – and to keep their sh*t together in the process. You can find Megan online... Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

Mimi Winsberg is a Stanford-trained psychiatrist with twenty-five years of clinical experience. She is a cofounder of the telehealth startup Brightside and has been the on-site psychiatrist at the Facebook Wellness Center. Winsberg appears regularly on Good Morning America, and her work has been featured in GQ, Glamour, Fast Company, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Business Insider. She has a B.A. in Neuroscience from Harvard College. Speaking in Thumbs is her first book. You can find Mimi online... LinkedIn Twitter Instagram

As a Toxic Relationship Awareness & Healing Specialist, Dr. Heidi Brocke has turned her past into her passion as she provides hope, healing, and freedom to those whose lives have been affected by toxic relationships, emotional abuse, and narcissistic behaviors. After 24 years of service in healthcare she has now moved on and uses her life experience and her education to be the person she needed when she herself was trapped in the darkness of an unhealthy relationship. Through education, she presents the understanding needed to empower others to walk through fear and into their freedom. She has been featured in both Forbes and Time Magazines for the dedication given to her clients and for her work in the toxic relationship area. Her podcast reaches clients and followers world wide and her programs are proven to help others regain their lives as her plans to continue her mission to educate as many as she can on the devastating effects of emotional abuse continues to grow. You can find Dr. Heidi Brocke online... Website Facebook Podcast Originally published 10/06/22

Dr. Jaime Zuckerman is a Pennsylvania-based licensed clinical psychologist in private practice and mental health influencer. She specializes in the treatment of adults with mood disorders, anxiety, relationship stress and psychological symptoms associated with medical illness. She is a frequent speaker on various mental health topics and media contributor to several online publications, TV, radio and podcasts. Dr. Zuckerman also has a weekly podcast, It’s Me, Dr. Z with JB, that focuses on the impact of anxiety and depression in everyday life. She recently released his first book, a mental health workbook titled, “Find Your Calm: A Workbook to Manage Anxiety.” You can find Dr. Zuckerman online... Website Instagram Originally published 09/22/22

As a Relationship Transformation Expert, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali shows women and couples how to cultivate deeper love and connection in their relationships. Drawing on her Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of client work, she teaches people how to be real in their relationships and life instead of twisting themselves to fit in. You can find Marie-Elizabeth Mali online... Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Originally published 09/08/22

Jennifer Rosado is the author of “My Alternate Universe: Anxiety, Autism, and Adventure in a Parallel Reality,” a memoir about her experiences raising a son with severe autism while struggling with her own anxiety disorder. In it, she shares her emotional journey, including the sense of isolation, loss of identity, and yearning for ‘normal,’ as well as the acceptance, adaptation, and wisdom gained from living a life completely unlike the life she had expected. "My Alternate Universe: Anxiety, Autism, and Adventure in a Parallel Reality" was released in April 2022 and is available for purchase now. For more information and to follow her blog, visit jennifer-rosado.com. You can find Jennifer Rosado online... Website Originally published 08/25/22

Shanenn is an ACA (adult child of an alcoholic) survivor and understands the behavior challenges that come with growing up in that environment. After many years of working to overcome jealousy in her own relationships, she is now one of the few who specialize in jealousy (a topic often ignored but many suffer from) and is the host of Jealousy Junkie podcast. You can find Shanenn Bryant online... Website Instagram Facebook Originally published 08/11/22

SHERRIE CAMPBELL, PHD, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in helping healthy people cut ties with the toxic people in their lives. She is a nationally recognized expert on family estrangement, a best selling author, inspirational speaker, host of the Sherapy Sessions: Cutting Toxic Family Ties podcast, a well-known social media influencer and a regularly featured media expert. You can find Dr. Sherrie online... Website Originally published 07/28/22

Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang is a mother, cancer survivor, mindfulness teacher, and integrative pulmonologist. She is a leader and international speaker on wellness, mindfulness, anti-racism, integrative and pulmonary medicine who has taught courses, led retreats, and designed wellness curricula for a decade. She has been recognized as a San Diego Top Doctor 2017, 2019, and 2021, received the San Diego American Lung Association Lung Health Provider of the Year Award in 2019, and was recognized by Mindful magazine as one of the 10 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement in 2021. She co-hosts the Mindful Healers Podcast and founded the Mindful Healthcare Collective, providing free wellness sessions to reduce suffering amongst healthcare professionals. You can find Dr. Liang online... Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Originally published 07/14/22 ------ To learn about my online event click here

Paula Durlofsky, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. As a practicing therapist for over 18 years and the recent winner of Best Therapist in 2017’s Best of the Main Line awards, Durlofsky helps individuals, couples, and families to reach their full potential for leading lives with passion and purpose. Durlofsky is a member of the American Psychological Association’s Device Management and Digital Intelligence committee whose goal is to support healthy relationships with technology through intelligent engagement and modeling positive digital citizenship. She is also affiliated with Bryn Mawr Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center and The Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Over the course of her career, she has taught as an adjunct professor and as an instructor to medical residents specializing in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. She has even been immortalized as the inspiration for the character Dr. Paula Agard on the popular USA Network show, Suits. Her expert opinions based on over two decades of clinical experience and training have been featured in Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, APA’s Monitor on Psychology, Oprah Magazine, Parade Magazine, Cheddar, Psychology Today, Exceptional Parenting Magazine, Main Line Health, Psych Central, and Main Line Today, as well as at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women and on ABC 10-KXTV. You can find her online,,, Website Originally published 06/30/22

Host Dr. Marcia Sirota talks about the different stages of perfect love to disillusionment and rupture inspired by Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's relationship. These stages may first seem like true love but in reality, it's just a recipe for disaster. She takes Johnny Depp and Amber Heard as an example of a relationship that began as infatuation and ended with rupture and disillusionment. Website Twitter Instagram

Host Dr. Marcia Sirota talks about disconnecting from the workplace amid the recent "Right to Disconnect" law implemented in Ontario which enables some employers to outline how employees can disconnect from work after hours. A lot of people are experiencing burnout and it is important to notice the signs and be proactive about knowing when to take a break.  To learn about my free online event visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/recognizing-signs-of-burnout-and-how-to-disconnect-from-work-tickets-365760348047?

Dr. Melanie Badali is an award-winning clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, researcher, and educator. At the North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic, she helps people optimize their personal and professional potential using science-based strategies. A committed mental health advocate, she believes everyone should have access to mental health information and services. After serving on the Board of Directors for Anxiety Canada for 8 years, she is now on the Scientific Advisory Committee. She enjoys sharing what she knows about psychology through writing, public speaking, and media communication. You can find Dr. Badali online... Website Twitter LinkedIn