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Psychologist. University Lecturer. Media Consultant. Executive Producer of "Straight Kill."

DocAmitay's Weekly Podcast on All Things Psychological


    • May 7, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Ep. 39 The Real Reality Behind Keeping Long-Term Relationships Fresh & Sexy w/Dr. Jess

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2017 27:58


    DocAmitay speaks with world-renowned sexologist, Dr. Jess, about how to keep your long-term relationship fresh, sexy and fun in ways that enable both of you to grow in a healthy manner. This is the second interview with Dr. Jess; the first interview is here: https://soundcloud.com/docamitay/ep-31-the-real-reality-behind-open-relationships-wworld-famous-sexologist-dr-jess www.sexwithdrjess.com/ www.sexwithdrjess.com/buy-my-webinar…/#.WHUp77YrJmB @sexwithdrjess www.facebook.com/sexwithdrjess/?fref=ts

    Ep. 38 The Real Reality Behind Recognizing & Changing Your Maladaptive Thoughts & Perspectives (3/3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2017 18:28


    This is the final podcast in a three-part series on the *power of perspective.* It explains how you need to be able to recognize your biases, cognitive distortions and other maladaptive beliefs, thought processes or perspectives so that you can change them for the better. http://globalnews.ca/news/895353/the-psychology-behind-irrational-voting/ @docamitay

    Ep. 37 The Real Reality Behind Perspective, Gratitude, Challenging Fear & Self-Actualizing (2/3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2017 15:03


    This is the second of a three-part series on the *power of perspective.* It explains how you cannot really improve on yourself and move forward in life without being able to tolerate the discomfort that comes with challenging the things you have been avoiding or distorting so long. The power of gratitude is also discussed.

    Ep. 36 The Real Reality Behind Perspective, Tolerating Discomfort and Proper Breathing (1/3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2017 16:12


    This is the first of a three-part series on the *power of perspective.* It explains how you cannot really improve on yourself and move forward in life without being able to tolerate the discomfort that comes with challenging the things you have been avoiding or distorting so long. The power of proper breathing is also discussed.

    Ep. 35 The Real Reality Behind Dr. Jordan Peterson's Rise as Intellectual Leader (from 11/02/16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2017 10:15


    On November 2, 2016, DocAmitay spoke about Dr. Jordan Peterson's emergence as an intellectual leader and head of the recent vanguard that is fighting to compel people to use critical thinking and fact/science/evidence-based logic and reasoning to resist the dangerous and unfounded ideology being forced upon society by the PC/Thought Police, Marxists and other extremists on "the left." However, for some reason this podcast was never released. Here it is, four months after the fact and three weeks after Dr. Peterson gave his brilliant talk to Dr. Amitay's class at Ryerson University: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTeIGNsA9xdeVDbt7G6nPniejG5uDt3BX

    Ep. 34 The Real Reality Behind Dr. Jordan Peterson's Guest Lecture, Critical Thinking & Free Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2017 24:43


    DocAmitay reflects on the special guest lecture presented by Dr. Jordan Peterson (the videos of the event are listed below), as well as the need for critical thinking, free speech and respectful dialogue. Segment 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtqSoTOG3Ac&feature=youtu.be Segment 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je9YGnwmv_k&t=367s Segment 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAHUvLqrg10&t=38s Segment 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te2zEJNGA0s&t=26s Segment 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrihyL3pGR0&t=33s

    Ep. 33 The Real Reality Behind Sulemon Anderson's Appearance on The David Pakman Show Part 2/2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 40:52


    In the second of a two-part podcast, DocAmitay and internationally acclaimed journalist and author, Ms. Sulome Anderson, discuss not only her appearance on The David Pakman Show--when she took him to task for his critiques of Reza Aslan--and the fallout from that appearance, but also her own experiences with mental health issues and the mental health system. The discussion broadens beyond Borderline Personality Disorder and the best treatment for this phenomenon, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and focuses on other personality/psychological/mental health issues and therapies. sulomeanderson.com/ @sulomeanderson

    Ep. 32 The Real Reality Behind Sulemon Anderson's Appearance on The David Pakman Show Part 1/2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 39:12


    DocAmitay speaks with internationally acclaimed journalist and author, Ms. Sulome Anderson, about her appearance on The David Pakman Show--when she took him to task for his critiques of Reza Aslan--and the fallout from that appearance. We also discuss internet civility/etiquette or lack thereof and other related issues. This is Part 1 of 2 in our podcast discussion. http://sulomeanderson.com/ @sulomeanderson

    Ep. 31 The Real Reality Behind Open Relationships w/World-Famous Sexologist, Dr. Jess

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2017 38:08


    DocAmitay speaks with world-renowned sexologist, Dr. Jess, about various kinds of open relationships and how to create, maintain and navigate through whatever type of relationship you decide is best for you. https://www.sexwithdrjess.com/ https://www.sexwithdrjess.com/buy-my-webinars-today/#.WHUp77YrJmB @sexwithdrjess https://www.facebook.com/sexwithdrjess/?fref=ts https://www.instagram.com/sexwithdrjess/

    Ep. 30 The Real Reality Behind Genderizing Serious Societal Issues Like Domestic Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2017 22:10


    Docamitay discusses an article (http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/isabelle-cote/lionel-desmond-ptsd_b_13988574.html) in which the author tries to genderize a serious issue--(extreme) domestic violence--and the fallout on Twitter when BAD feminists falsely accused him of being an MRA and engaged in other vile tactics. This episode is an appeal to reasonable people to engage in honest, fact-based, genuine civil discourse.

    Ep. 29 The Real Reality Behind New Year's Resolutions (DON'T do them!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2016 14:31


    DocAmitay explains a) why you should NOT make New Year's resolutions, and b) how to set things up so you have the greatest chance of success in whatever changes you do want to make in yourself or in your life at any time of the year.

    Ep. 28 The Real Reality Behind Men's Issues w/Robert Samery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2016 40:01


    DocAmitay speaks with Robert Samery about men's issues, including the two organizations with which he is involved: CAFE (Canadian Association for Equality) and Canadian Centre for Men & Families. The podcast clearly explains how discussing the real reality behind boys'/men's issues does not negate nor minimize girls'/women's issues; these are PEOPLE'S issues and far more can be done by working together instead of promoting an "us vs them" approach. @equalitycanada @menandfamilies http://equalitycanada.com/ http://www.menandfamilies.org/

    Ep. 27 The Real Reality Behind Lying to Kids about Santa Claus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 6:15


    DocAmitay explains why parents should not worry about recent claims that lying to children about Santa Claus (and other similar childhood myths/fantasies) can have detrimental effects.

    Ep. 26 The Real Reality Behind Surviving the Holiday Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2016 20:21


    DocAmitay explains how establishing and maintaining boundaries in various areas of your life--particularly relationships, parties/events and shopping--will help you truly enjoy the holidays instead of getting stressed out by them.

    Ep. 25 The Real Reality Behind Bullying Among Kids w/Award-Winning Director Lynn Glazier

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2016 40:35


    DocAmitay speaks about bullying in school with multi-award winning director of such documentaries as "It's a Girl's World" (2004) and “It’s a Teen’s World: wired for sex, lies and power trips” (2009), Ms. Lynn Glazier. www.nfb.ca/film/its_a_girls_world/ www.itsateensworld.com

    Ep. 24 The Real Reality Behind Raising Critical Thinkers who can Deal w/Crises & Difficult Topics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2016 10:48


    DocAmitay discusses how to speak with kids about crises, disasters and other stressful topics in a way that teaches them how to become *critical thinkers*.

    Ep. 23 The Real Reality Behind Avoiding Debt During Black Friday/Holidays; Eva Wong from Borrowell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2016 18:29


    As Black Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day approach, Docamitay speaks with Ms. Eva Wong, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Borrowell, to discuss (credit card) debt and financially responsible/adaptive living.

    Ep. 22 The Real Reality Behind Promoting Free Speech/Human Rights AND Discourse btwn Diff. "Groups"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2016 28:15


    DocAmitay discusses recent threats to Free Speech in Canada, the November 19th debate at UofT featuring Dr. Jordan Peterson (not sure how much of the focus will be on free speech and how much is on trans/non-binary gender issues), the need for SJWs and Extreme/Radical Left to take responsibility for contributing to Trump's victory, and the need to communicate *productively* with people from differing "groups."

    Ep. 21 The Real Reality Behind Narcissim & Exemplifying Responsibility & Respect for Social Contract

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2016 16:39


    Docamitay discusses the recent "culture" of narcissism, where more and more people believe it is okay to be selfish, irresponsible and disrespectful, for instance by ignoring/disregarding the needs of others. What is the antidote to such rude and self-serving people? Healthy Boundaries.

    Ep. 20 The Real Reality with Apologue Podcast's Simon Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2016 39:37


    DocAmitay speaks with Simon Head, a sound engineer, guitar tech, father and much more, who hosts a very interesting podcast via http://apologue.ca/. In this podcast, Simon shares his perspectives on working with others adaptively, as well as other important aspects of the social contract that is integral to life. Not surprisingly, a few recent major stories/controversies also make their way into the discussion. @simonhead666 www.insightrecorders.com

    Ep. 19 The Real Reality Behind Fear--and the Fear<-->Trump Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2016 30:17


    DocAmitay discusses the real reality behind the (evolutionary) psychology of fear, and how this fear helps explain why Trump's popularity. Other psychological phenomena related to fear are also discussed to help explain why people act the way they do.

    Ep. 18 The Real Reality with Musician, Actor, TV Host, StraightKill Principal Matt Wells (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2016 40:22


    This is the second part of DocAmitay's interview with Matt Wells about his life and work as a very popular host on MuchMusic and MuchMore; one of the principals of Straight Kill Films; singer with Bucket Truck, LazyBones and Sean McCann (of Great Big Sea); father and much more. @mattawells @StraightKillinc www.facebook.com/StraightKillFilms/?fref=ts www.imdb.com/name/nm5343801/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

    Ep. 17 The Real Reality Behind Narcissism -- Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2016 40:15


    DocAmitay discusses the real reality behind narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Psychopathy, Sociopathy and other personality issues. This is Part 2 of 2; the first part of this discussion contains more information on these very important phenomena--particularly explaining/defining what they are--and thus Ep. 16 should be listened to before listening to this one.

    Ep. 16 The Real Reality Behind Narcissism -- Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2016 40:17


    DocAmitay discusses the real reality behind narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Psychopathy, Sociopathy and other personality issues. This is Part 1 of 2; the second part of this discussion contains more information on these very important phenomena, particularly dealing with such dangerous people in the workplace and other contexts.

    Ep. 15 The Real Reality Behind Big Pharma and Psychological/Psychiatric Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2016 19:34


    DocAmitay discusses the real reality behind Big Pharma's role in the fields of psychiatry and psychology, especially with respect to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

    Ep. 14 The Real Reality Behind Recent Findings That Kids Today Are More Distressed Than Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2016 23:54


    DocAmitay discusses the real reality behind a recent finding from CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) that kids/teens are experiencing far more distress than ever before. More importantly, strategies for helping kids deal with such issues are discussed.

    Ep. 13 The Real Reality with Attorney David Anber

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2016 40:23


    DocAmitay speaks with Attorney David Anber about the principles, practice, psychology and upholding of the law. https://www.davidanber.com/ ask@DavidAnber.com @DavidAnber

    Ep. 12 The Real Reality Behind Critical Thinking, Social Justice Warriors & Milo Yiannopoulos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2016 28:28


    DocAmitay discusses the importance of critical thinking and how to promote one's (controversial) ideas effectively--In other words, how to respect the need for tolerance, social justice, empowerment, etc., without becoming a "Social Justice Warrior." Former Twitter Uber-Troll Milo Yiannopoulos and his ilk/approach are also investigated.

    Ep. 11 The Real Reality with (Female) Empowerment Leader, Crystal Andrus Morissette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2016 40:00


    DocAmitay speaks with (Female) Empowerment Leader, Principal of the S.W.A.T. Institute, author of numerous best-selling self-help books and so much more, Crystal Andrus Morissette. http://www.crystalandrusmorissette.com/ http://www.swatinstitute.com/ @crystalandrus @SWAT_Institute

    Ep. 10 The Real Reality with Actor, Director, Writer, Straight Kill Principal Matt Bennett (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2016 39:24


    DocAmitay speaks with prominent Canadian actor and longtime close friend, Matt Bennett, about the revolutionary Straight Kill Films and taking steps to make changes in your life or to pursue your goals/dreams. https://twitter.com/bennett647 http://www.straightkillfilms.com/ https://www.facebook.com/StraightKillFilms/ https://twitter.com/StraightKillinc

    Ep. 9 The Real Reality with Musician, Actor, TV Host, StraightKill Principal Matt Wells

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2016 39:53


    DocAmitay speaks with Matt Wells about his life and work as a very popular host on MuchMusic and MuchMore; one of the principals of Straight Kill Films; singer with Bucket Truck, LazyBones and Sean McCann (of Great Big Sea); father and much more. @mattawells @StraightKillinc https://www.facebook.com/StraightKillFilms/?fref=ts http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5343801/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

    Ep. 8 The Real Reality Behind CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and Other Therapies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2016 17:43


    In this episode, Dr. Amitay discusses the real reality behind the most commonly used psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and the questionable research behind it. This episode will help make you a better consumer and (self-)advocate when it comes to psychotherapy and other means of helping yourself and others.

    Ep. 7 The Real Reality with the Great Mentalist, Haim Goldenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2016 39:32


    DocAmitay speaks with one of the world's greatest mentalists, Haim Goldenberg, about his work and the psychology and real reality behind mentalism. http://www.haimgoldenberg.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HaimGoldenbergMentalist/?fref=ts

    Ep. 6 The Real Reality Behind (Research on)SEX, LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2016 20:04


    Dr. Amitay discusses the Real Reality behind (research on) sex, love and relationships.

    Ep. 5 The Real Reality Behind The House of Yoga; marijuana (& other medicines) & growth/healing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2016 39:18


    Dr. Amitay speaks with the founder of "The House of Yoga," yogi Lu Pancini, and two of her teachers, yogis Joey Lundgreen and John Farley, about their studio (apparently the only marijuana-friendly yoga studio in the world) and the amazing growth and healing that happens there. www.ganjayogatoronto.com

    Ep. 4 (2/2) The Real Reality Behind Coping w/Kids' Mental Health Issues & Other Parenting Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2016 13:18


    DocAmitay continues the previous podcast with a few more answers to important childcare and mental health questions posed by parents attending the HOPE conference.

    Ep. 4 (1/2) The Real Reality Behind Coping w/Kids' Mental Health Issues & Other Parenting Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2016 40:56


    DocAmitay continues his presentation from the HOPE conference last week, helping parents cope with their children's mental health issues and other parenting challenges. This is Part 1 of 2.

    Ep. 3 The Real Reality with Canadian Actor and StraightKill Writer/Principal Matt Bennett

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2016 38:45


    On the third episode of "The Real Reality," DocAmitay is joined by Canadian Actor, Matt Bennett (Battlestar Galactica, Orphan Black, Cold Squad, Murdoch Mysteries etc etc), to discuss personal and career growth, his unique movie making movement--STRAIGHT KILL FILMS--taking risks, Krav Maga, and much more...

    Ep. 2 The Real Reality Behind the Science, Psychology and Spirituality of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2016 39:12


    Dr. Amitay discusses the science, psychology and spirituality of music with Talia Woolridge, co-founder and Executive Director of MusicCANHeal.org.

    Ep. 1 The Real Reality with Media Personality, Liz West

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2016 38:00


    In this Inaugural episode of The Real Reality, Doc Amitay speaks with Media Personality Liz West about taking chances in your life and career, stepping outside of your comfort zone, not blindly following the rules and beliefs of your parents, growing and finding fulfillment as a person, and setting good examples for your children. http://docamitay.com/

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