A Conversation with the Reluctant Therapist

Tuesdays, 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Hosted by Elizabeth Barrett

The Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett, leads a conversation about the state of our collective mental health and the ways in which our helping professions are either aiding or getting in the way of our cultural well-being. With so many social services, treatments and programs available—why are we all still struggling in so many ways?

Growth is Uncomfortable - and inevitable

Each life transition comes with a period of discomfort as we leave one known life and get settled into the new. Tune in for a conversation about learning to tolerate and maybe embrace, the awkward, confusing - and often disquieting realities of change.Listen live Tuesday from 2-3pm
Dating pros and cons in our messy modern world

Tune in for a conversation about the history of dating, the potential joys and pleasures associated with going out with someone - and the mental health concerns related to youth dating.Listen to the show live Thursdays from 2-3pm on KCBX
Mental Health, Culture and Volunteerism

Tune in for a conversation about the mental health benefits and cultural imperative connected to being a volunteer. Currently 30% of Americans volunteer. Globally Baby boomers and Millennials account for 62% of all volunteers. Gen Zers account for just 2% of all volunteers but they report the highest % of mental health issues as demographic.Listen Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX
Central Coast Student Coalition

Tune in for a conversation with Leila Zavala and Ara Castello - founding members of the Nipomo Oak Alliance and active organizers of the newly formed Central Coast Student Coalition, with the mission of providing a political home for students and young people on the Central Coast to consolidate power and effect change. A discussion about the role of the next generation in securing a future for themselves and 7 generations out.
The American Dream and Modern Parenting - a miss match?

Tune in for a conversation about the promise of the American Dream - the possibility of upward mobility, freedom and equality available to those work hard and have the will to succeed. Many post-modern parents find the sacrifices necessary to achieve the American Dream, first introduced in the 1930's, is too much to demand of their children.Listen to the program live Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX
The Corporatization of Culture and Consumerism

Tune in for a "best of" conversation with Adbusters Magazine founder, Kalle Lasn, activist and advocate against the corporatization of culture and consumerism.Listen Tuesdays at 2pm on KCBX
It's Never too Late to Be an Icon

Tune in for a conversation with Dr. Lyn Slater about her memoir, How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon. Dr. Slater is a writer, former professor, social worker, grandmother - AND - a cultural influencer and content creator who started the Accidental Icon in 2014 and grew to a loyal fan base of almost a million followers across multiple platforms.Listen Tuesdays from 1-2pm
Breaking Down Gender Barriers

Tune in for a conversation about inspiring women who have paved the way for future generations with a truly inspiring woman - Air Force, United and NASA Pilot, Liz Ruth.Listen to A Conversation With The Reluctant Therapist Tuesdays from 2-3pm on KCBX.
Preventative Mental Health Care

Tune in for a conversation about incorporating preventative mental health care into your personal routine and child-rearing practices. Therapy and medications should not be your first line of defense in maintaining our collective well-being.
Beware of Self-Diagnosis - and Mental Health Influencers

Tune in for a conversation with Psychotherapist, author and anxiety expert Lynn Lyons about the dangers of self-diagnosis and how the efforts of influencers to de-stigmatize mental health care, in many cases, has created more issues than answers in treatment and relief.