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Join me at my "Rite Of Passage Retreat" - An Immersive 2-day retreat to guide you from living off the stresses of your mind into thriving from the wisdom of your soul. You're ready for life to FEEL better. Not because of what you have or what you've achieved or who you're with - but because of how you relate to yourself and to life. Guest: Gail Brenner, Ph.D. is a psychologist, author, speaker and lover of truth with a fire that burns brightly. She is an expert in healing from early trauma and brings years of experience with individuals and groups. Her work lovingly illuminates our everyday humanness with the deepest spiritual truths, and she is known for creating the safe space needed for inner exploration. Gail has special expertise working with older adults and their families in the transitions of aging, death, and dying. She was an assistant clinical professor at the University of California San Francisco where she trained physicians and maintained a clinical practice. She has published numerous professional articles on coping with stress and chronic medical illness and is the author of the award-winning The End of Self-Help and Suffering Is Optional. She loves healthy living and exploring different cultures through international volunteering. Please enjoy! Please visit https://nishantgarg.me/podcasts/ for more info. Join us December 8th - 10th in Austin, TX Sign up link: https://nishantgarg.me/pod/retreat For questions, contact me: https://nishantgarg.me/contact/ Connect with Nishant: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

By training, Gail Brenner is a licensed Ph.D. psychologist and trauma specialist with almost 30 years of experience offering individual sessions and group workshops. Her work as a therapist and teacher invites people to shed attachment to false identities, return to their essential wholeness, and realize the truth of who they are. In primarily group courses, she holds safe space for people to investigate patterns of early trauma that live in the mind, body, and heart—and are carried through family generations. And she welcomes celebration of the freedom that's discovered when the attachment to these patterns falls away and there's space for awakened living in everyday life. Her teaching is practical and accessible to all. She loves meeting with people who have tried everything and are still searching for an end to suffering. Gail received her B.A. from Carnegie-Mellon University and Ph.D. from Temple University. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Florida and a clinical internship at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. She has special expertise working with older adults and their families, bringing clear seeing and compassion to the transitions of aging, death, and dying. As a member of the clinical faculty at University of California, San Francisco, she helped physicians develop communication skills and learn to address psychosocial issues with their patients. She has authored numerous published articles on coping with stress and chronic medical illness. And, for 15 years, she consulted with staff of assisted living and skilled nursing facilities about aging, dementia, and caregiving and gave presentations to the community at large on these topics. Gail is the author of three books: The End of Self-Help: Discovering Peace and Happiness Right at the Heart of Your Messy, Scary, Brilliant Life, At the Core of Every Heart: Reflections, Insights, and Practices for Waking Up and Living Free, and Suffering Is Optional: A Spiritual Guide to Freedom from Self-Judgment and Feelings of Inadequacy. As a blogger, she has been featured on CNN, Huffington Post, Zen Habits, MindBodyGreen, Tiny Buddha, Inspire Me Today, and the Undivided Journal. She is on the board of Science and Nonduality (SAND).

#242 The conversation began with a discussion of what has led Gail to become interested in the topic of trauma. Gail explained that they realized that there was more to life than just talk therapy after they started to explore Buddhism and meditation. They became associated with a meditation center and started to do retreats, which is when they realized that they had been carrying a lot of trauma that they had no idea was there. Gail explained that they were never afraid of exploring their inner experience and that doing so has helped them to understand themselves and their relationships better. The conversation then turned to a discussion of what trauma is and how it can be identified. She explained that trauma is a big word that is often used as a buzzword but that it is really just trauma-informed. A trauma-informed view is one that takes into account the ways that trauma can impact an individual or a community. The conversation discusses the trauma-informed view and how it is useful in understanding how people cope with difficult situations. It gives the example of a child who is left crying in a crib and how that child might develop strategies later in life to cope with similar situations. These strategies might include people-pleasing or perfectionism and can lead to further distress.  Gail a non-dual therapist, which means that she looks deeply into the nature of experience to help people understand and solve their problems. She believes that the key to successful therapy is to change the person's identity, rather than just their thoughts or emotions. Gail explains that they struggled with unhappiness and a sense that there must be more to life in their 20s and 30s. They tried therapy but found that it didn't help as much as they hoped. Eventually, they started meditating and found that it was a big turning point for them. The speaker reflects on why they may have felt unhappy in their 20s, and explains how they learned to meditate. About Gail: Gail Brenner is a licensed Ph.D. psychologist and trauma specialist with almost 30 years of experience offering individual sessions and group workshops. Her work as a therapist and teacher invites people to shed attachment to false identities, return to their essential wholeness, and realize the truth of who they are. In primarily group courses, she holds safe space for people to investigate patterns of early trauma that live in the mind, body, and heart—and are carried through family generations. And she welcomes celebration of the freedom that's discovered when the attachment to these patterns falls away and there's space for awakened living in everyday life. Her teaching is practical and accessible to all. She loves meeting with people who have tried everything and are still searching for an end to suffering. Key Points Discussed:  00:00 - Healing Trauma with Mindfulness & Compassion  02:20 - The Journey to Happiness: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Puff 04:08 - Trauma: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Danylchuk 10:58 - Trauma-Informed View of Mental Health 12:40 - The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adults 17:40 - The Impact of Trauma on Suffering and Healing 19:46 - Suffering is Optional: A Conversation on Conditioned Trauma Patterns 21:53 - The Benefits of Mindfulness in Everyday Life 25:50 - The Benefits of Feeling Your Emotions 27:48 - The Power of Connection: How Holding Space Can Heal Trauma 29:36 - The Benefits of Heart-Based Living 33:16 - The Power of Recognizing Your Own Story 35:37 - The Human Condition: A Conversation on What it Means to be Human 39:42 - The Power of Deep Listening: How to Access the Essential Knowing Beyond the Human Mind 41:46 - The Fear of Rejection and Abandonment 44:03 - The Power of Letting Go: A Conversation on Fear, Trauma, and Living an Authentic Life 46:08 - The Benefits of Trauma Work 47:54 - The Power of Gratitude: A Conversation with Rachelle Tratt 50:42 - The Power of Emotions in Everyday Life 52:46 - Gail Brenner, PhD on Trauma, Awakening, and Coming Home How to Contact Gail Brenner: Website - www.gailbrenner.com   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

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In Episode 51 of the Inspired Life Project Podcast Maggie interviews psychologist and Author, Dr. Gail Brenner. Today we discover the courage to focus on our self-care and make positive shifts in our lives.  For show notes and to learn more visit inspiredlifeproject.com Follow Maggie on Instagram @maggie_inspiredlife

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Gail Brenner, Ph.D. is a psychologist, author, speaker and lover of truth with a fire that burns brightly. She is an expert in healing from early trauma and brings years of experience with individuals and groups. Her work lovingly illuminates our everyday humanness with the deepest spiritual truths, and she is known for creating the safe space needed for inner exploration. Gail has special expertise working with older adults and their families in the transitions of aging, death, and dying. She was an assistant clinical professor at the University of California San Francisco where she trained physicians and maintained a clinical practice. She has published numerous professional articles on coping with stress and chronic medical illness and is the author of the award-winning The End of Self-Help and Suffering Is Optional. She loves healthy living and exploring different cultures through international volunteering. Please enjoy! Please visit https://nishantgarg.me/podcasts for more info. Follow Nishant: Friday Newsletter: https://garnishant-91f4a.gr8.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishant-garg-b7a20339/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nishant82638150 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NishantMindfulnessMatters/

Gail Brenner, Ph.D. is a psychologist, author, speaker, and lover of the nondual teaching with a fire that burns brightly. She is an expert in healing from early trauma and brings to this work years of experience with individuals and groups. Her work lovingly illuminates our everyday humanness with the deepest spiritual truths, and she is known for creating the safe space needed for inner exploration. Gail has special expertise working with older adults and their families in the transitions of aging, death, and dying. She was an assistant clinical professor at the University of California San Francisco where she trained physicians and maintained a clinical practice. She has published numerous professional articles on coping with stress and chronic medical illness and is the author of the award-winning The End of Self-Help: Discovering Peace and Happiness Right at the Heart of Your Messy, Scary, Brilliant Life and Suffering Is Optional: A Spiritual Guide to Freedom from Self-Judgment and Feelings of Inadequacy. She loves exploring different cultures through international volunteering. First BatGap interview with Gail Website: gailbrenner.com Interview recorded January 16, 2022. Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

Gail Brenner, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and blogger. She is the author of The End of Self-Help: Discovering Peace and Happiness Right at the Heart of Your Messy, Scary, Brilliant Life (Ananda Press 2015)Interview Date: 6/25/2015  Tags: Gail Brenner, happiness, thoughts and feelings, emotions, law of attraction, attention, negative thoughts, self-criticism, affirmations, we are not our stories, fully alive, suffering, direct experience, cognitive therapies, mindfulness therapies, Personal Transformation, psychology, Self Help

Brenner says we are not limited, damaged or inadequate. She critiques the self-help movement as perpetuating the idea that we are in need of fixing, and holds the provocative view that nothing needs to be changed or fixed to be happy. She posits that we have the capacity to spontaneously find inner peace by shedding the stories and negative emotions that cause us pain.  Gail Brenner, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and blogger. She is the author of The End of Self-Help: Discovering Peace and Happiness Right at the Heart of Your Messy, Scary, Brilliant Life (Ananda Press 2015)Interview Date: 6/25/2015    Tags: Gail Brenner, self-help, happiness, searching, curious, curiosity, changing our thoughts, meditation, thought, story, recurrent thoughts, habitual thoughts, conditioned thinking, beliefs, “hello dread”, anxiety, label the emotion, underneath the emotion, couch process, fear, allowing, conditioning, seeking, control, worry about the future, end of resisting, unfolding, Self Help, Personal Transformation, Psychology

— A strong commitment stokes the inner fire like nothing else. We stop pretending that our true desire doesn't matter, and we devote ourselves entirely to it. If your true desire is to be free of the suffering that unworthiness brings to your life, then commit to finding your way through in any moment. When we commit, we close the door to the known and step into endless possibilities. We shift from going through the motions like an automaton to intelligence, wisdom, and alignment. Valeria Teles interviews Gail Brenner — the author of “Suffering Is Optional: A Spiritual Guide to Freedom from Self-Judgment and Feelings of Inadequacy.” Gail Brenner, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and author—and a lover of truth with a fire that burns brightly. For over 20 years, she has met with individuals and groups, bringing laser-like clarity and loving care to the confusion of common problems, such as reactive emotions, feelings of inadequacy, and relationship struggles. She is passionate about awakened living, inviting people to untangle personal identities that are the source of suffering, revealing the possibility of being present, fully alive, and in harmony with all of life. Gail has special expertise working with older adults and their families and brings clear seeing and compassion to the transitions of aging, death, and dying. She is the author of the award-winning The End of Self-Help: Discovering Peace and Happiness Right at the Heart of Your Messy, Scary, Brilliant Life and Suffering Is Optional: A Spiritual Guide to Freedom from Self-Judgment and Feelings of Inadequacy. To learn more about Gail Brenner and her work, please visit: https://www.gailbrenner.com/     — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.     

Sometimes the thoughts that you have in your head can act like an inner critic that will just lower your self-esteem. It's always best to block out those negative thoughts and focus on living in the present. Self-help mechanisms like meditation, yoga, and breathwork can help. These are all the things Dr. Gail Brenner recommends. Gail is an author and psychologist who encourages people to find their inner peace. She will teach you how to fix your self-esteem and the importance of meditation. She will also talk about her book, The End of Self-Help to further delve into the topics at hand. Join in and learn how to live in the moment in this episode of On Your Mind with Dr. Timothy J. Hayes.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the On Your Mind Community today:journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

In this episode we talk to Gail Brenner about the connection between psychotherapy and awareness practices. Includes a guided meditation from Gail using the metaphor of the mind as the wide-open, borderless clear sky. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature.

Today we are talking with Dr. Gail Brenner, a clinical psychologist whose practice and teachings are unique because of her non-dual perspective grounded in deep and practical truths about peace and happiness. She is the author of two books, The End of Self-Help, and Suffering is Optional. We are primarily discussing her most recent book, Suffering is Optional. You can find more on Gail’s work at www.gailbrenner.com. In this episode we talk about:  What Gail means by “optional suffering” since we know we experience suffering in our lives.  What conditioning is and how it affects our lives.  What thoughts have to do with suffering.  The limiting identity of unworthiness and how it plays out in life.  How life without thinking is not, "lying on a couch like a blob".  The value and power of curiosity.    For more information on Bliss + Grit, or one-on-one coaching with Brooke Thomas or Vanessa Scotto, please visit www.blissandgrit.com. To become a supporting member and join our forum please visit www.patreon.com/blissandgrit

In Part 2 of this month about feelings, I talk with my friend and colleague Gail Brenner about what feelings actually are. That might sound like an odd topic. But have you ever stopped to really consider what feelings are? What they are made of? We know how they feel. We know what our mind tells us about them. But if we take a look under the hood a bit more, what's there? Well, it's good news. For me, looking more deeply at what feelings really are had a massive impact on me feeling less afraid of them. I love the way Gail talks about this here in our conversation and in her book Suffering is Optional.  I know you'll see things differently through this conversation.  

Welcome psychologist Dr. Gail Brenner to episode 195 of the show~. She is a licensed Ph.D. psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy. She received her B.A. from Carnegie-Mellon University, Ph.D. from Temple University, post-doc from the University of Florida, and took part in a clinical internship at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, … Continue reading "195: Gail Brenner | Psychology, Spirituality, Awareness, Being Present, And A Healing Ebook" The post 195: Gail Brenner | Psychology, Spirituality, Awareness, Being Present, And A Healing Ebook appeared first on The Armen Show.

Guest author Dr. Gail Brenner on Good Life Zen shares 21 ways to comfort a friend in crisis.

Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. Episode 445: 5 Ways to be Gloriously Present in the Moments of Your Precious Life by Gail Brenner with Good Life Zen (Meditation). The original post is located here: http://goodlifezen.com/5-ways-gloriously-present-moments-precious-life Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. Episode 445: 5 Ways to be Gloriously Present in the Moments of Your Precious Life by Gail Brenner with Good Life Zen (Meditation). The original post is located here: http://goodlifezen.com/5-ways-gloriously-present-moments-precious-life Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. Episode 445: 5 Ways to be Gloriously Present in the Moments of Your Precious Life by Gail Brenner with Good Life Zen (Meditation). The original post is located here: http://goodlifezen.com/5-ways-gloriously-present-moments-precious-life Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!

Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. Episode 445: 5 Ways to be Gloriously Present in the Moments of Your Precious Life by Gail Brenner with Good Life Zen (Meditation). The original post is located here: http://goodlifezen.com/5-ways-gloriously-present-moments-precious-life Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!

Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. Episode 432: Want to Improve Your Relationships? Listen Up by Gail Brenner with Good Life Zen (Dating Success & Happiness). The original post is located here: http://goodlifezen.com/want-to-improve-your-relationships-listen-up Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. Episode 432: Want to Improve Your Relationships? Listen Up by Gail Brenner with Good Life Zen (Dating Success & Happiness). The original post is located here: http://goodlifezen.com/want-to-improve-your-relationships-listen-up Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Check out the Creating Wealth Podcast with Jason Hartman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. Episode 432: Want to Improve Your Relationships? Listen Up by Gail Brenner with Good Life Zen (Dating Success & Happiness). The original post is located here: http://goodlifezen.com/want-to-improve-your-relationships-listen-up Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Check out the Creating Wealth Podcast with Jason Hartman

Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily ever after with her partner David. She's been awarded an MA in Religious Studies, holds a 4th Dan Blackbelt in karate, started professional life as a flautist and loves dancing Argentine tango in skimpy dresses. Episode 432: Want to Improve Your Relationships? Listen Up by Gail Brenner with Good Life Zen (Dating Success & Happiness). The original post is located here: http://goodlifezen.com/want-to-improve-your-relationships-listen-up Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Check out the Creating Wealth Podcast with Jason Hartman

During this week’s radio show you will learn about: The antidote to compulsive thinking Surrendering your sorrow Building your faith to allow room for inner peace Learning to live without seeking approval

During this week’s radio show you will learn about: The antidote to compulsive thinking Surrendering your sorrow Building your faith to allow room for inner peace Learning to live without seeking approval

People spend millions every year on self help books, classes and coaching only to find lasting contentment remains elusive.  Psychologist and author, Dr. Gail Brenner,  takes an approach to self help that is so radical that it just might work!  In her book The End of Self Help, Gail promotes the idea that we are not damaged, inadequate, limited selves who need help—the notion that nothing about you needs to change for you to be happy—it takes only a simple shift of attention.  Resources Purchase The End of Self Help Gail's Website

Gail is a clinical psychologist and author in Santa Barbara, CA, who joyfully speaks from her own experience about the possibility of moving from common everyday problems to living in the deepest acceptance and peace. Problems are seen as opportunities; the illusion … Continue reading →

Are you tired of trying unsuccessfully to find the holy grail of happiness by thinking positively, being grateful and bathing yourself in kindness and love? Dr. Gail Brenner says that self-help techniques assume that we are limited, damaged individuals who need to be fixed. I bet you all have thoughts about this topic!

So many of us seek practical solutions to unhappiness and dissatisfaction, convinced that if we could just crack the right code, we'll be on our way to peace and fulfillment. But unhappiness can't be solved by tweaking problematic situations. Psychologist Gail Brenner, Ph.D., offers insight in her new book, The End of Self Help: Discovering Peace and Happiness Right at the Heart of Your Messy, Scary, Brilliant Life. When we focus on external circumstances - our job, our relationships, our belongings - in the belief that they define us, it creates the unhappiness we experience. When we intentionally shift our attention away from the thoughts and feelings bringing us unhappiness, our agitated feelings give way to a far more peaceful and constructive frame of mind.

So many of us seek practical solutions to unhappiness and dissatisfaction, convinced that if we could just crack the right code, we'll be on our way to peace and fulfillment. But unhappiness can't be solved by tweaking problematic situations. Psychologist Gail Brenner, Ph.D., offers insight in her new book, The End of Self Help: Discovering Peace and Happiness Right at the Heart of Your Messy, Scary, Brilliant Life. When we focus on external circumstances - our job, our relationships, our belongings - in the belief that they define us, it creates the unhappiness we experience. When we intentionally shift our attention away from the thoughts and feelings bringing us unhappiness, our agitated feelings give way to a far more peaceful and constructive frame of mind. This interview originally aired on Empower Radio.

So many of us seek practical solutions to unhappiness and dissatisfaction, convinced that if we could just crack the right code, we'll be on our way to peace and fulfillment. But unhappiness can't be solved by tweaking problematic situations. Psychologist Gail Brenner, Ph.D., offers insight in her new book, The End of Self Help: Discovering Peace and Happiness Right at the Heart of Your Messy, Scary, Brilliant Life. When we focus on external circumstances - our job, our relationships, our belongings - in the belief that they define us, it creates the unhappiness we experience. When we intentionally shift our attention away from the thoughts and feelings bringing us unhappiness, our agitated feelings give way to a far more peaceful and constructive frame of mind. This interview originally aired on Empower Radio. 

Dr. Gail Brenner talks with us about shifting from blaming our partners to a more powerful context, one in which we take responsibility for our own urges and feelings that come up in the context of relationship. We talk about: What is the power of pausing and being curious about what is coming up inside before taking the action of speaking to the other, and how do we do that? How does this help in terms of harmonizing relationships and using relationship as a mirror and vehicle for freedom from the habits and patterns that limit us? And how does this manifest outside our relationships? How does it help when we investigate these needs and feelings first, before putting them out into the relationship? How do we make friends with our fears? Dr. Brenner is a psychologist with 17 years of experience offering psychotherapy and an avid blogger for aflourishinglife.com. In addition to writing, she meets with people individually and in groups to support them in gaining the insights they need to release mental and emotional patterns that distract from happiness, inner peace, and full creative expression.

Learn how it's possible to be happy right now and that suffering is optional in this interview with Gail Brenner.

Do you have particularly strong emotional reactions that you can't seem to control? Do you notice your yoga students adoring you, clinging to you, or avoiding you? In this podcast, psychologist Gail Brenner, Ph.D. discusses transference, in which we see the world through the unresolved emotions and confused beliefs from our childhood experiences. She offers suggestions for how to respond and take care of ourselves when we are the object of others' transference.Gail is a workshop leader, blogger, and licensed psychologist with 16 years of experience offering psychotherapy. She speaks about practical ways to free ourselves from self-defeating patterns so we can experience lasting peace and happiness. She has worked with adults, elders, couples, families, and teenagers as well as people with pain and chronic medical problems. Sync with iPod • Return to Directory ResourcesGail's Website: A Flourishing LifeRead Gail's Article on TransferenceContact Gail