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Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology

Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology

Dr. Gary Bell

Not for the faint of heart or sensitive spirit, Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology is about helping our lives in the insane world we exist today. It is a sarcastic, smart and witty view of the lives we cope with, including straight answers, real information and new perspectives to bring LIFE back to our existence. Dr. Bell brings deep insight, common sense and weaves general knowledge of how the brain is operating under various circumstances. Dr. Bell challenges us all to OWN our lives. How do we become change in an ever changing world? If anything, you might sound smarter to your friends. Everyone is an armchair therapist, but now you will know enough to be dangerous. No whining or caterwauling allowed! This is a search for essence, passion and meaning as we exist surrounded by mediocrity, insecurity and insignificance. Take your medication and listen. You might learn something.

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Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology - Low Self Esteem

Low Self Esteem

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10/16/15 • 56 min

Low self esteem is suffered by the vast majority of the human population. Whether it be around body image, race, gender, culture, education or a million other topics, low self esteem diminishes the quality of life for anyone who suffers from it. The challenge is to put our warped perspectives in focus and clear our view of the world around us. Low self esteem is attributed to so many issues around trust, chaotic relationships and passive aggressive behavior. Without understanding what is healthy self esteem, people go through life spreading misery and self destruction of personal integrity. Tune in as I take on this overwhelming issue!

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Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology - Failure to Launch: Adult Children Living at Home

Failure to Launch: Adult Children Living at Home

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08/21/15 • 56 min

Over 3.3 million Adult children remain or have returned to their parent's home. This complex situation can create enormous stressors for both the parent(s) and their children. Relationships shift, people are taken for granted and often the ugliness of watching an adult child not move on with their life is a gigantic disappointment. Some parents want to try to fix what they can't. Some parents nag their adult children to the point they no longer can stand each other. Others just sit back and let their adult children suck their finances, life and yearning to live straight out of their bodies. These scrubs are an ever increasing problem. We will work through solutions and options in this program. Tune in!

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Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology - What Makes Marriage Work

What Makes Marriage Work

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02/02/21 • 55 min

If you are worried about the future of your marriage or relationship, you have plenty of company. There's no denying that this is a frightening time for couples. More than half of all first marriages end in divorce; 60 percent of second marriages fail. What makes the numbers even more disturbing is that no one seems to understand why our marriages have become so fragile. In pursuit of the truth about what tears a marriage apart or binds it together, I have found that much of the conventional wisdom--even among marital therapists--is either misguided or dead wrong. For example, some marital patterns that even professionals often take as a sign of a problem--such as having intense fights or avoiding conflict altogether--I have found can signify highly successful adjustments that will keep a couple together. Fighting, when it airs grievances and complaints, can be one of the healthiest things a couple can do for their relationship.
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Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology - The Strength of Commitment

The Strength of Commitment

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01/31/23 • 55 min

What does the word commitment suggest? It usually evokes a strong sense of intention and focus. It typically is accompanied by a statement of purpose or a plan of action. Very often, we utilize this word in regard to proclamations we may make about the seriousness of our relationships. For example, “I’m in a committed relationship,” or “I’m completely committed to this relationship.” In such circumstances, what exactly are we saying? We take it for granted that the word or the expression means the same thing to all of us. I can assure you that it doesn’t. Tune in and learn the power of commitment!
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Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology - Discovering Your Innerchild

Discovering Your Innerchild

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09/05/23 • 55 min

Our inner child is a part of ourselves that’s been present ever since we were conceived, through utero and all the developing years after where we were young and developing into tender selves: baby, infant, toddler, young child and middle school year. The inner child can often recall good experiences as well as childhood fears, traumas, neglect or significant loss. It can be hard to pinpoint the exact event that is tugging at us, but we can start to notice our internal patterns that have left us a subconscious “bread crumb trails” when we start to explore our inner world. Each one of us has an “inner child” living inside. You have an inner child. I have an inner child. We all do. Your “inner child” is a part of your subconscious that has been picking up messages way before it was able to fully process what was going on (mentally and emotionally). It holds emotions, memories and beliefs from the past as well as hopes and dreams for the future. Tune in and learn how to identify and forge a relationship with this critical and sometimes self-destructive part of you!
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Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology - Eating Disorders: Death by Food

Eating Disorders: Death by Food

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08/18/20 • 55 min

Eating disorders are complex psycho-physiologic challenges that require much more than simple determination and a strong will to conquer. One of every fifty children in the United States will deal with them at some point in their lives. And while eating disorders are generally seen as a form of mental illness, here at the Institute for the Psychology of Eating we see them as much more than that. We view eating disorders as powerful opportunities to look deeper into our lives at the underlying issues that inevitably have nothing to do with food. Eating disorders are a doorway into our life, our culture, our family system, and our world. Tune in and learn how to overcome this suicidal issue!
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Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology - Our Relationship with Alcohol

Our Relationship with Alcohol

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07/11/23 • 52 min

We started our relationship with alcohol be­cause it made us less likely to starve to death. Over time we gained the ability to stand upright and, eventually, invent Netftix. Some­where along that timeline we also started getting drunk from al­cohol, and not just fat. Today, alcohol is the most widely consumed intoxicant on earth. We spend well over a trillion dollars a year worldwide to get our buzz on, and for more sacred purposes than mere drunkenness; Christian churches across the world use wine to represent the blood of their god.The ancient Greeks and Romans took the opposite tack, and turned their alcohol into a god, Dionysus. There's absolutely no drug on earth that our species has carried further or invested more creativity into than alcohol. Tune in and learn how to change your relationship with alcohol!
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Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology - Pride and Humility: Which is more powerful?

Pride and Humility: Which is more powerful?

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02/04/20 • 56 min

We all live a constant battle of pride vs humility, which is really just a war against two half’s of the same person. It’s you verses you. You are the only opponent against your inner greatness—against your humility. A person might consider their ego a great part of them, but the true greatness of a person is found in what motivates them and how they conduct themselves. Tune in and learn about pride and humility and how we shape ourselves!
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Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology - Opioid Addiction

Opioid Addiction

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08/11/17 • 55 min

Opioid (a form of heroin) addition is taking off like wildfire all over the world. Doctors often introduce opioids when they perscribe them as a pain killer. Just one pill can begin the addiction. It masks pain both physically and mentally. Therefore, people with a mental health diagnosis like depression, anxiety and bi-polar will crave the effects of an opioid. Opioid addiction (once started) takes hold immediately and then the body craves since it takes more to feel the effect. There is a 92% relapse rate once stopped. Listen and learn how to deal with this monster.
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Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology - The Impact of Divorce on Children

The Impact of Divorce on Children

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04/06/21 • 55 min

As a marriage dissolves, some parents find themselves asking questions like, “Should we stay together for the kids?” Other parents find divorce is their only option. And while all parents may have many worries on their mind—from the future of their living situation to the uncertainty of the custody arrangement—they may worry most about how the children will deal with the divorce. So what are the psychological effects of divorce on children? It depends. While divorce is stressful for all children, some kids rebound faster than others. Tune in and learn about how children are impacted by divorce!
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How many episodes does Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology have?

Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology currently has 405 episodes available.

What topics does Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology?

The episode title 'Low Self Esteem' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology?

The average episode length on Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology is 56 minutes.

How often are episodes of Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology released?

Episodes of Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology?

The first episode of Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology was released on Jun 9, 2014.

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