The Dr. Joe Show

Former Olympic boxer Danny O'Connor joins Dr. Joe to share his harrowing journey through a 20-year battle with binge eating disorder, and why he wrote Weight Class to give voice to the millions of men suffering in silence. Get your copy of Weight Class: A Fighter's Life-or-Death Battle with An Eating Disorder! 

Zoe Bradford returns to The Dr. Joe Show to discuss The Company Theatre's production of Jagged Little Pill, a Tony-winning musical that tackles addiction, trauma, and family secrets with honesty, heart, and the unforgettable music of Alanis Morissette. Get your tickets to Jagged Little Pill, running now through August 16 at The Company Theatre!

2nd Act's Ana Bess returns with teaching artist Rachel Tondreault for a powerful conversation about using theatre to address substance use, and how finding your voice on stage can lead to finding yourself in recovery. Learn more about 2nd Act on their website and please consider donating to their GoFundMe!

Dr. Joe takes the mic solo to break down the I-M Approach, exploring how our Home, Social, and Biological Domains, as well as the ic, shape who we are; and why trust, respect, and reminding others of their value are the keys to healing, connection, and change!

Psychotherapist and author John Tsilimparis joins Dr. Joe to reveal how wonder, art, and everyday beauty can help us transform grief into resilience, proving that even in our darkest moments, there is magic to be found. Get your copy of The Magic in the Tragic!

Comedian, writer, and The Dollop co-host Dave Anthony returns to The Dr. Joe Show to explore over 250 years of American history, political myths, media, community, and how humor, empathy, and curiosity can help us better understand who we are and why we keep repeating the same patterns! Check out The Dollop and consider supporting Dave and Gareth on Patreon!

Former school principal, speech pathologist, and author Julianna Burmesch joins Dr. Joe to explore how self-compassion, support, and understanding our triggers can help us break free from the past and reclaim our lives. Preorder your copy of Life with Less of Me!

Professor Jeffrey Hall, chair of communication studies at the University of Kansas and co-author of The Social Biome, joins Dr. Joe to reveal how our social environments shape our well-being, and why investing in everyday connections is the key to a healthier, more hopeful life! Get your copy of The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us!

HR advisor, pay equity advocate, and author Kenitra "Keni" Dominguez joins Dr. Joe to share how navigating a rare neurological diagnosis taught her the power of self-advocacy, and why she's now helping organizations build more equitable, people-centered workplaces! Pre-order your copy of Because I Deserve It: What Chronic Illness Taught Me about Finding My Voice in the Healthcare System and learn more about Keni's work on her website!

Divorce consultant and author Karen McNenny joins Dr. Joe to discuss how couples can end a marriage without destroying their family, using compassion, thoughtful communication, and child-centered planning to create a healthier two-home future! Learn more about Karen, get your copy of The Good Divorce, and check out her podcast on her website!

Resilience expert Professor Michael Ungar, PhD joins Dr. Joe to explore how stress, social connection, routine, environment, and feeling valued all shape our ability to adapt, recover, and thrive! Learn more about Dr. Ungar's work on his website and at the Resilience Research Centre!

Author Anne Shaw Heinrich rejoins Dr. Joe to discuss House of Teeth, the third book in her Women of Paradise County series, exploring storytelling, social justice, poverty, morality, family, and the power of staying curious about other people’s lives! Preorder your copy of House of Teeth!

Retired Army veteran, model, and stand-up comedian Dana Caron joins Dr. Joe to share her journey through military service, gender dysphoria, transition, mental health, and the power of humor, kindness, and understanding people different from ourselves!

Another incredible classmate of Dr. Joe's, author and educator Morgan Baker, joins him to explore how divorce, parenting, empty nesting, and personal reinvention shape our sense of identity, attachment, and joy throughout life’s many transitions! Get your copy of Emptying the Nest: Getting Better at Goodbyes!

Celebrating their upcoming 50-year class reunion, classmate Thomas "Boysh" Beuscher joins Dr. Joe to reflect on a 35-year career in international education, exploring how cultural diversity, student independence, and respectful engagement shape trust, connection, and growth in young people!

Brian Hampton of Youth For Tomorrow joins Dr. Joe to share his journey from adolescent substance use to recovery and advocacy, exploring how self-esteem, faith, and understanding the I-M Approach can help young people feel valued, build resilience, and make small changes that lead to lasting transformation! Get in touch with Brian by email at [email protected]!

Dr. Mel Pohl joins Dr. Joe to explore how trauma, chronic pain, and addiction are deeply interconnected, and how innovative approaches like polyvagal theory and pain reprocessing therapy can help patients feel safe, reduce suffering, and reclaim meaningful lives beyond pain! Learn more about his work and check out his books on his website!

Nurse anesthesiologist Stephanie Leopold and finance executive Aaron Miles, co-founders of KNEW Integrative Health, join Dr. Joe to share how they are blending Western medicine with psychedelic therapies and holistic practices to transform mental health and addiction care from symptom management into deeper, more sustainable healing! Learn more about KNEW on their website and check them out on Facebook and Instagram!

Author and financial expert Tari K. Vickery joins Dr. Joe to explore how our earliest memories and deepest emotions shape our relationship with money, and why understanding that emotional side is the first step toward true financial wellness! Pre-order your copy of The Emotional Side of Money: A Roadmap to Financial Wellness!

Dr. Jan Widerman, a pediatrician with over 40 years of experience, joins Dr. Joe to reframe addiction and ADHD as treatable medical conditions rooted in genetics and trauma, and to explore how compassion, understanding, and small biological changes can restore hope and transform lives!

Dr. Elena Lister returns to guide parents through the hardest conversations; talking with children about suicide, terminal illness, and the tragedies they see in the news, and why honest dialogue is the key to creating safety, connection, and hope. Link to order Giving Hope: Conversations with Children About Illness, Death, and Loss

The cast of The Company Theatre Center for the Arts' production of Cabaret joins Dr. Joe to discuss the timelessness of the iconic musical, its haunting relevance today, and what it means to be asleep or awake as the world changes around us. Get your tickets to Cabaret, running March 6-22 at The Company Theatre!

Dr. Joe sits down with Professor Jonathan Kahn to examine the surprising ways race, genetics, and public policy intersect, and what that means for how we understand diversity, justice, and each other! Get your copy of The Uses of Diversity: How Race Has Become Entangled in Law, Politics, and Biology!

Executive coach Karen Thrall rejoins Dr. Joe to share her strategy for slowing down, rebuilding trust in the workplace, and why forgiveness and trust aren't the same thing, offering leaders a new path to connection and clarity! Get your copy of Karen and Dr. Joe's new book, Don't Lose Your Sh*t at Work!

Adult and child psychiatrist and grief specialist Dr. Elena Lister joins Dr. Joe and Mark to share why talking openly with children about death and grief, drawn from her own profound losses, can transform fear into connection, resilience, and hope. Link to order Giving Hope: Conversations with Children About Illness, Death, and Loss  

Dr. Joe and Mark sit down with business psychologist Stan Sewitch to explore how values-driven leadership, respect, and small intentional changes can transform organizational culture and amplify positive influence at work and beyond! Learn more about Stan's work and check out his books on his website!

Dr. Joe and Mark are joined by former NFL athlete and keynote speaker Gaelin Elmore to explore why belonging is a fundamental human need, and how resilience grows not from toughness alone, but from connection, accountability, and the small, intentional ways we help others feel truly seen!

In the 2026 kickoff episode, Dr. Joe and Mark reflect on a fresh start and explore how trust, gratitude, and small everyday acts of respect can reduce stress and rebuild community in an uncertain, media-saturated world!

Dr. Joe welcomes back executive coach and co-author Karen Thrall to celebrate the release of Don’t Lose Your Sh*t at Work, unpacking how anger shows up on the job, why “nows vs. laters” collide in conflict, and the small, practical shifts that help you stay calm, be heard, and lead with respect under pressure!

Mark and Dr. Joe celebrate their accomplishments in 2025, from the promising work being done at Joze.ai to the release of Dr. Joe and Karen Thrall's new book, Don't Lose Your Sh*t at Work!

Mark and Dr. Joe break down the science of stress and anxiety, exploring how cortisol affects trust and connection, how to use the Four R’s (Recognize, Rate, Remember, Reflect) to calm the nervous system, and why community support and helping others are key to building a more cooperative, emotionally intelligent world! Check out Dr. Joe's Psychology Today article, "A Simple Technique to Manage Anxiety"!

Mark and Dr. Joe welcome attorney-author Christopher Earley in the studio to explore how vulnerability, mindfulness, and the I-M Approach can help us heal from childhood trauma, resolve conflict, and choose growth over repeating the past! Get your copy of Scaling the Wall: One Man's Journey of Healing Childhood Trauma to Find Fulfillment and Success and get in touch with Chris on his website!

Dr. Joe and Mark are joined by Connect2Recovery Program Director Alan Meister and Drug Story Theater COO Kathleen Wright to discuss the progress in the effort against opioid addiction, from prevention to recovery!

Mark and Dr. Joe welcome back business consultant and author Karen Thrall to unpack anger vs. aggression at work, the “now vs. later” conflict styles, simple brain-based shifts from limbic to logic, and how kindness (and even AI tools like Mark’s Joze.ai) can turn workplace tension into real resolution! Learn more about Karen and keep an eye out for the release of Don't Lose Your Sh*t at Work on her website!

After another successful PMC ride, Mark and his fellow riders share their favorite memories, how cancer has effected each of their lives, and their plans for future rides! Get involved for next year at pmc.org!

Mark and Dr. Joe welcome back The Company Theatre’s Zoe Bradford to talk about the artistry and passion behind their production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the magic of live performance, and the community it brings together! Remaining performances are Aug 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 PM and Aug 17 at 3:00 PM. Get your tickets at companytheatre.com!

We continue the discussion of this year's Pan Mass Challenge with Mark's fellow riders Paul and Gabby Reardon, who reflect on the PMC as both a personal mission and a family tradition, sharing stories of community, purpose, and the lasting impact of riding for cancer research! Support Gabby's ride at pmc.org!

We hear from Mark and his long-time Pan Mass Challenge teammates, who share personal stories of hope, gratitude, and how small acts of support can make a big impact in the fight against cancer! Support their ride at pmc.org!

Dr. Joe sits down with veteran music editor Tom Kramer to discuss the craft of film music, the behind-the-scenes process on projects like The Queen's Gambit, and how streaming, COVID-19, and mentorship are reshaping the film industry!

Mark and Dr. Joe dive into the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, exploring how empathy, creativity, and the I-M Approach can guide us toward a future where AI enhances - rather than replaces - human connection!

Mark and Dr. Joe talk about this year's Pan Mass Challenge, the sense of guilt one might feel for enjoying acts of altruism, and the brain science of the Ic Domain! Support Mark's ride at pmc.org!

We hear from writer, poet, and critic Dan Schneider about his incredible childhood, his thoughts on the corporate world, and the power the written word has on all of our lives! Check out Dan's work at Cosmoetica!

Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott discusses her memoir Nightbird, sharing her journey through religious guilt, domestic abuse, and personal trauma - including the revenge suicide of her husband - to illuminate the path from inherited pain to healing and resilience. Get your copy of Nightbird and learn more about Shavaun's work on her website!

We talk with author Elizabeth Birkelund about personal growth, the art of translation, and the universality of love as explored in her novel, A Northern Light in Provence! Get your copy of A Northern Light in Provence!

We're joined by Meredith Johnson, who tells us how her family's tragic loss of her cousin by suicide led them on a mission to spread greater awareness of mental health issues that effect countless lives! Learn more about her family's work at kylecaresinc.org!

Mark and Dr. Joe give a shout out to the amazing team at Veterans' Voice, followed by a discussion on the state of the housing market in Massachusetts and abroad, with a focus on common-sense solutions to address the affordability crisis!

After hearing about a local event honoring Vietnam veterans, Mark and Dr. Joe speak with psychotherapist and author Carol Odell about trauma and equine therapy, both subjects in her memoir, Girl, Groomed. Get your copy of Girl, Groomed!

Mark shares some of his favorite memories from his recent trip through Canada, Wolfie from Veteran's Voice calls in to share how he applies the I-M Approach in his daily life, and Dr. Joe reminds us that respect isn't about agreement, but trying to understand different perspectives without judgement!

Dr. Joe sits down with father-daughter writing duo Mike and Grace Liebowitz to explore the thought-provoking themes of their new book, The Second Door—from the power of friendship and the dangers of complacency to the very nature of evil. Get your copy of The Second Door!

Mark and Dr. Joe are honored to speak with writer and photographer Andrea Simon about the research and writing process of her profound historical novel, Esfir Is Alive. Get your copy of Esfir Is Alive and learn more about Andrea and her work on her website!