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The Rational Basis of Happiness® radio show

The Rational Basis of Happiness® radio show

Your questions answered by clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Kenner

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Show overview

The Rational Basis of Happiness® radio show launched in 2025 and has put out 352 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 70 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 153 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Dr. Ellen Kenner.

Episodes
352
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
12 min
Cadence
Near-daily

From the publisher

Dr. Ellen Kenner gives concise and practical advice to caller questions four times a week. Dr. Ellen Kenner is a private practice clinical psychologist. Ask your personal question by calling toll free, 877-Dr-Kenner or visiting drkenner.com (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook)

Latest Episodes

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Alzheimer's ~ A second opinion showed my husband's Alzheimer's diagnosis was wrong.

Oct 14, 202612 min

Why Over Eat? ~ What are the psychological causes of overeating?

Oct 11, 202612 min

Anxious About Dating? ~ Overcoming the social anxiety of dating - a short interview with Dr. Steve Orma.

Oct 9, 202612 min

Nightmares ~ My friend has gruesome nightmares about his druggy girlfriend.

Oct 8, 202612 min

Choosing a Career ~ I can't decide on a career.

Sep 29, 202612 min

Resolving Conflict ~ I have problems resolving conflicts with my spouse.

Sep 26, 202612 min

Child Self-Harms ~ Daughter of ex alcoholic hurts herself.

Sep 25, 202612 min

Understanding Your Child ~ How to better understand and enjoy your child - a short interview with parenting coach Cornelia Lockitch.

Sep 23, 202612 min

Porn vs. Romance ~ How can I save my marriage after my wife discovered my porn addiction.

Sep 21, 202612 min

Suicide, Teenage ~ I need to help my suicidal friend get over some rough times.

Sep 19, 202612 min

Divorce, How to ~ How to back out of a marriage with an obese wife.

Sep 18, 202612 min

Cognitive Therapy ~ What a first session of cognitive therapy is like - a short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach.

Sep 16, 202612 min

Romantic Breakup ~ I can't deal with an unexpected romantic breakup.

Sep 15, 202612 min

Alcoholic Husband ~ My husband is wonderful but drinks 2 large bottles of vodka a day and hides it.

Sep 13, 202612 min

Apologies ~ My husband won't apologize when he unintentionally hurts my feelings.

Sep 12, 202612 min

Bossy Wife ~ How can I deal with a wife who is an authoritarian parent?

Sep 9, 202612 min

Romantic Reconciliation ~ How do I get back my girlfriend who broke up with me?

Sep 7, 202612 min

The Gay Closet ~ I just got exposed to HIV from a gay encounter.

Sep 5, 202612 min

Infidelity Damage Control ~ Controlling the damage when one partner has an affair - a short interview with Dr. Tiffany Kisler.

Sep 4, 202612 min

Repairing a Friendship ~ My best friend thinks I am abandoning her if I find more friends.

Sep 2, 202612 min
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