Dr. Adam Dorsay

I've had the privilege of hosting various Olympic athletes on my show, with more to come in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned for Tuesday's episode!

One of the most cherished episodes, and a nominee for a prestigious award, featured the extraordinary Paralympian Blake Leeper. Despite facing the challenge of being born without legs, Blake has defied all odds to become one of the fastest runners globally, securing two Paralympic medals. In our discussion, Blake unfolds his inspiring journey of transforming adversity into an advantage, showcasing his unmatched resilience and determination.

Don't miss this popular episode where Blake Leeper's remarkable story will undoubtedly leave you inspired and uplifted. Tune in here or on any podcast platform:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #70 My Adversity is My Advantage | Blake Leeper on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #70 My Adversity is My Advantage | Blake Leeper - Jun 16, 2021

On the latest episode of the SuperPsyched Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Terry Winograd, a Stanford Computer Science professor. Terry has interacted with AI for over 56 years and has a lot of insight into its past, present, and future. He also shares his story of having Google founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin as graduate students. Listen here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #222 AI: Its History & Future + Google's Backstory | Terry Winograd, PhD on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #222 AI: Its History & Future + Google's Backstory | Terry Winograd, PhD - Jul 23, 2024

Love is a multifaceted experience that extends beyond human connections to encompass various aspects of our lives, from relationships to material possessions. Recently, I had a captivating conversation with Dr. Aaron Ahuvia, a distinguished professor of marketing at the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business. Aaron is renowned as the foremost authority on non-interpersonal love, with an impressive record of publications and citations.

I was truly engrossed by his insightful book, "The Things We Love," and thoroughly enjoyed our interview. To delve deeper into this intriguing topic, check out our discussion on the SuperPsyched podcast. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast platform: [Link to the podcast episode](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/superpsyched-with-dr-adam-dorsay/id1512883587?i=1000662424959)

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #221 Things We Love | Aaron Ahuvia, PhD on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #221 Things We Love | Aaron Ahuvia, PhD - Jul 16, 2024

About two weeks ago, Lori Gottlieb Gottlieb showcased her brilliance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Her insights on psychotherapy are invaluable. Grateful for her contributions to destigmatize asking for help among other important contributions. Listen to her enlightening SuperPsyched podcast appearance here:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #104 Lori Gottlieb, MFT | Part One of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #104 Lori Gottlieb, MFT | Part One of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone - Apr 5, 2022

On the latest episode of the SuperPsyched Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing psychologist and educator, Dr. Liya Levanda on the topic of antisemitism. We discuss the history of the phenomenon, the 400% increase in hate crimes against Jews in the past year, and what we can do to support our Jewish friends, colleagues, clients, and anyone who identifies as Jewish.

Listen here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #220 Supporting Jews in the Face of Antisemitism | Liya Levanda, PsyD on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #220 Supporting Jews in the Face of Antisemitism | Liya Levanda, PsyD - Jul 9, 2024

We're officially in the heart of summer, which means it's ice cream season. While I love ice cream all year, of the 1.54 billion gallons sold each year in the US, sales increase during summer by about 20%. I love ice cream so much, I needed to interview an expert on the subject and I'm re-sharing this popular episode. My guest, Amy Ettinger, wrote a book I loved called Sweet Spot: An Ice Cream Binge Across America. I was hardly alone in my fondness for the book. The Wall Street Journal reviewed her book, saying it was "A surprisingly serious, impressively thorough treatment of ice cream's cultural significance, fabrication, economics and history, not to mention its effect on human brain
chemistry."

Sadly, Amy died a few months ago. She courageously wrote about her impending death in the Washington Post, and her article was widely read. Also, Stanford University, where she taught writing, gave
tributes to her as well.

I'm grateful to have known Amy. And you will hear just how full of passion and life she was. I'm also confident you'll love learning from her about ice cream as much as I did. Listen in and consider buying her joyful and super fun-to-read book. Listen here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #52 Your Brain On Ice Cream | Amy Ettinger on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #52 Your Brain On Ice Cream | Amy Ettinger - Dec 30, 2020

Since many people are suffering from eco-anxiety, this is a great resource! On the latest episode of the SuperPsyched Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Heather White, who Erin Brockovich calls “the Brené Brown of the environmental movement because she makes environmental action personal, doable, and joyful.”

I agree! Heather is an attorney by training, who has taken on the topic of eco-anxiety through two excellent and optimistic and empowering books, the most recent of which is called 60 Days to a Greener Life: Ease Eco-anxiety Through Joyful Daily Action. Listen here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #219 Daily Activities to Reduce Eco-Anxiety | Heather White, JD on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #219 Daily Activities to Reduce Eco-Anxiety | Heather White, JD - Jul 2, 2024

Many of us are going on vacation this summer. Some of us may have a bucket list trip to go on a safari... and some may actually be going on one!

Regardless, here's an interview I just had to re-share: an interview with a safari guide. Peter Allison spent years sharing the wonders of the savanna with tourists from all over the world and he wrote a great biography about it called Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales Of A Botswana Safari Guide. This interview is information- packed and often hilarious. Listen in!

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #194 Inside the World of a Safari Guide | Peter Allison on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #194 Inside the World of a Safari Guide | Peter Allison - Jan 9, 2024

On the latest episode of the SuperPsyched Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Adam Leventhal about va**ng. If you or someone you know vapes, this may be useful. Adam is a professor at Keck School of Medicine at USC where he serves as Professor of Population and Public Health Sciences and the Director of the Institute for Addiction Science. He gives a powerful and short interview on this important topic. You can listen here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #218 Va**ng: The Bottom Line | Adam Leventhal, PhD on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #218 Va**ng: The Bottom Line | Adam Leventhal, PhD - Jun 25, 2024

Happy (almost) Father’s Day! In honor of tomorrow’s celebration, I’m reposting the interview with my father, Richard Dorsay, now 85 years of age. The reason I interviewed him is he embodies an important psychological principle: learning new things and challenging throughout life. Most of us are pretty well-formed by our late 30’s and we tend to like what we like, do what we do. But challenging ourselves by new learning skills and ideas can make for a richer life. Listen in and learn the benefits of rocking the leaner’s mindset anywhere you listen to podcasts or here:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #150 My Dad, an 83-Year-Old Retired Physician & Lifelong Learner | Richard Dorsay, MD, PhD (HC) on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #150 My Dad, an 83-Year-Old Retired Physician & Lifelong Learner | Richard Dorsay, MD, PhD (HC) - Mar 7, 2023

Do you ever feel overwhelmed entering a social environment where you know few people or no one? If so, this is a must-listen! Susan RoAnn is the author of a classic book called How to Work a Room. She gives actionable tips on how to engage people in all types of social environments. Listen here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #216 How to Work a Room | Susan RoAne on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #216 How to Work a Room | Susan RoAne - Jun 11, 2024

Following last week's re-share of the episode on cults, I thought I'd continue with another important
topic: fake news. I was delighted to meet with Eric Schurenberg, former CEO and Editor of two major publications, Fast Company and Inc. Eric currently serves as Editor-in-Chief at Amplify Publishing Group. As you'll hear, he knows a lot about this unsettling topic and he provides useful insights into understanding why fake news exists and what we
can do about it. Listen here or anywhere podcasts are available:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #154 Fake News & Disinformation: Why It's Here & What Can We Do About It? | Eric Schurenberg, Former CEO of Inc. & Fast Company on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #154 Fake News & Disinformation: Why It's Here & What Can We Do About It? | Eric Schurenberg, Former CEO of Inc. & Fast Company - Apr 4, 2023

Does poor grammar hurt your ears? Are you curious about the English language? If so, here’s a gem! I am joined by expert in linguistics, Dr. Valerie Fridland, a professor at University of Nevada in Reno and author of “Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English.” Join us to learn about the ins and outs of the English language, and get the lowdown on what speaking well really means. Available now anywhere you listen to podcasts or here:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #215 Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English | Valerie Fridland, PhD on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #215 Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English | Valerie Fridland, PhD - Jun 4, 2024

Cults are scary business. They prey on our human virtues: our loyalty, our capacity to love, and many others. While only a small percentage of people actually join cults, a large percentage of us can be swayed to forms of cult-like thinking. We can believe unfounded, erroneous and self-damaging thoughts, and we'll even double down when confronted because of brainwashing, our affiliation, and other phenomena. I'm so glad I could speak with a specialist on the topic of cults. Daniel Shaw, LCSW, is the author of a well-researched and highly regarded book relating to cults called Traumatic Narcissism, and I discovered him on a Netflix special in which he was being interviewed on cults. So, listen in as Daniel talks about the psychology of cults here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #39 Cults: What You Need to Know | Daniel Shaw, LCSW on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #39 Cults: What You Need to Know | Daniel Shaw, LCSW - Oct 9, 2020

As we age, there are various forms of increased intelligence, deeper experiences of joy, and more profound connections in our relationships.

I’m delighted to share the wisdom of Chip Conley, an extremely successful hotelier, a former exec at Airbnb, and the founder and CEO of Modern Elder Academy, the world's first "midlife wisdom school" dedicated to career and life transitions. He’s also the author of multiple books including his latest, Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age.

I loved this book as did multiple thought leaders including Esther Perel who said, “Read this book to reimagine every stage of midlife.” So, listen in as Chip gives the lowdown on how and why life gets better with age, here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #214 How things Actually Get Better with Age | Chip Conley on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #214 How things Actually Get Better with Age | Chip Conley - May 28, 2024

A major component of Memorial Day is grief. Grief is really hard and, harder still is knowing what to do with it. Fortunately, there are teachers and therapists like David Kessler, FACHE. David is considered by many to be the world’s leading expert on grief and he assisted Elizabeth Kubler-Ross in identifying the Five Stages of Grief. And on this episode, you’ll learn about the 6th. So, listen here or anywhere you listen to podcasts as David and I talk about grief:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #26 David Kessler | Finding Meaning Through Grief on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #26 David Kessler | Finding Meaning Through Grief - Aug 12, 2020

Mentorship can make all the difference in our personal, academic, and professional lives. I had the pleasure of speaking in depth about the topic with Andy Lopata, who alongside former SuperPsyched guest Ruth Gotian, Ed.D., M.S., co-authored The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring: A Complete Guide to Effective Mentoring. As you’ll hear, it was a lively and informative conversation about this crucial topic.

Listen here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #213 Mentorship: How to Give & Receive | Andy Lopata on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #213 Mentorship: How to Give & Receive | Andy Lopata - May 21, 2024

After completing nearly 20,000 hours in my psychologist chair, conducting over 200 podcast interviews, and reading many books, one thing has become clear to me: we humans long for connection above all else.

One small problem: what is this elusive thing called “connection” that we're all chasing? And where can we find it?

I have taken a crack at answering those questions in my forthcoming book, Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love.

In it, I look at how we connect to ourselves, others, the world, and the spiritual. I also aim to guide the reader in identifying ways we tend to get distracted from connection (and how to deal with those distractions), as well as how to find our own unique connection formula.

The book will first be available for order through me in the summer, and I’ll announce it here when that starts. In October, it will be available at Amazon, Audible, and other outlets.

I’m touched and honored that my book has been endorsed by several thought leaders, as you can see on the cover, and the foreword was written by NY Times bestselling author, A.J. Jacobs.

I'm both super psyched and super relieved that it is done and I hope you'll read it!

Since cognitive flexibility is a hallmark of psychological well-being, the man on the latest episode of the SuperPsyched Podcast may be one of the top exemplars of that trait! On this episode, I welcome back NY Times bestselling author AJ Jacobs, whose book My Year of Living Constitutionally just came out. In this interview, we talk about how AJ spent an entire year living according to the letter of the US Constitution, a 235-year-old document. It’s funny, edifying, and inspiring. Listen here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #212 My Year of Living Constitutionally | NY Times Bestselling Author, AJ Jacobs on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #212 My Year of Living Constitutionally | NY Times Bestselling Author, AJ Jacobs - May 14, 2024

The greatest predictor of the quality of our lives comes from the quality of our relationships. And one of the best “how to” guides for the crucial skill of engaging our romantic relationships comes from my guest, Dr Stan Tatkin. Stan wrote We Do and it’s the topic of this interview I’m resharing here:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #78 We Do: Tools for Sustainable Love Relationships | Dr. Stan Tatkin on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #78 We Do: Tools for Sustainable Love Relationships | Dr. Stan Tatkin - Sep 8, 2021

It was recently Earth Day and, I am re-sharing an episode that has helped many people with their eco anxiety. Eco anxiety—worry about the future of our planet—is rampant. Many of us feel overwhelmed or helpless. But my guest, Heather White wrote an excellent book called One Green Thing. She thoughtfully outlines actionable ways each of us can leverage our unique strengths to help save the planet. Listen in!

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #105 Eco-Anxiety and One Green Thing You Can Do | Heather White on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #105 Eco-Anxiety and One Green Thing You Can Do | Heather White - Apr 12, 2022

On the latest episode of the SuperPsyched Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Yale School of Management professor Emma Seppälä, Ph.D. about her new book Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos. She shares scientifically validated strategies for us to feel more in charge of ourselves and our lives. I loved her book, as did Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. James Doty. Listen in as Emma and I talk about claiming your birthright as a sovereign person here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #209 You as a Sovereign Person | Emma Seppälä, PhD on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #209 You as a Sovereign Person | Emma Seppälä, PhD - Apr 23, 2024

I just heard tennis champion Jim Courier say this on a Netflix special. I wrote it down because it relates to everything, not just tennis. He said: “Tennis is hard enough with the opponent doing things on the other side of the net. If you got to fight yourself as well, that's a real battle.”

On the latest episode of the SuperPsyched Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing the University of Chicago Medical School professor and psychologist Dr. Greg Chasson. Greg is the author of Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management, a superb book on perfectionism in the workplace. We talked about the hidden costs of perfectionism and how to help perfectionists soften this tendency. You can listen here, or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #208 Are You a Perfectionist? | Gregory Chasson PhD on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #208 Are You a Perfectionist? | Gregory Chasson PhD - Apr 16, 2024

If you love a 20-something or are a 20-something, this episode is a must-listen! On the latest episode of the SuperPsyched Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with psychologist and 20-somethings expert Dr. Meg Jay. Meg is a NY Times bestselling author who’s written multiple books, including her latest, The Twentysomething Treatment. Major media outlets hailed her, including the New Yorker and prominent thought leaders like Wendy Mogel. Listen here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #207 Understanding 20-Somethings | Meg Jay, PhD on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #207 Understanding 20-Somethings | Meg Jay, PhD - Apr 9, 2024

Spring is in the air. And our need for love is not dictated by our age. Last year, a courageous colleague of mine wrote about her pursuit of love, s*x, and intimacy after the death of her beloved husband. If you know me, that meant I had to interview her. And she was brilliant! So, I’m re-sharing my interview with Carol Kramer, LCSW, who shares her story that relates to millions of people looking to date later in life.

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #164 Dating, Intimacy & S*x Later in Life | Carol Kramer, LCSW on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #164 Dating, Intimacy & S*x Later in Life | Carol Kramer, LCSW - Jun 13, 2023

Suddenly, it has been three years since I delivered this TEDx at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo called Friendship in Adulthood: 5 Things to Know. Recently, the topic of adult friendship has been getting a lot of press. I’m glad because I believe is super important to our health. In case you missed my contribution to the conversation, here it is:

Friendships in Adulthood: 5 Things to Know | Adam Dorsay | TEDxSanLuisObispo This talk will lay out five important ideas aboutfriendship, as seen by Dr. Adam Dorsay. These ideas come from research, his clinical observationas a psychol...

This week’s episode of the SuperPsyched podcast is all about divorce and custody evaluations which are extremely stressful life experiences. And with current estimations suggesting that around 45% of marriages will end in divorce, it behooves us to know more about it. When I need to consult with someone about divorce or child custody, psychologist Dr. Michael Kerner is my go-to expert. Mike has performed over 450 child custody evaluations, and has practiced forensic psychology since 1986. Listen in and I’m confident you’ll have useful takeaways!

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #206 Divorce, Children, and Custody Evaluations | Mike Kerner, Ph.D. on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #206 Divorce, Children, and Custody Evaluations | Mike Kerner, Ph.D. - Apr 2, 2024

Far and away, one of the most listened to episodes came from pediatric oncology nurse, Marc Bader. I’m re-sharing this incredibly helpful episode on the heals of talking with Anna Lock, PsyD and her experiences with breast cancer. On this SuperPsyched episode, you’ll learn so much from Marc about connection in the most challenging times through a powerful combination of empathy, compassion, and conscientious applications of levity. Listen in and learn from a master here or anywhere you listen to podcasts:

‎SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay: #123 Bringing Levity & Empathy to Serious Situations: Lessons from a Pediatric Oncology Nurse | Marc Bader, RN on Apple Podcasts ‎Show SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay, Ep #123 Bringing Levity & Empathy to Serious Situations: Lessons from a Pediatric Oncology Nurse | Marc Bader, RN - Aug 29, 2022