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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

Ask Dr. Ellen Kenner Any Personal Question · Dr. Ellen Kenner

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Show overview

The Rational Basis of Happiness® radio show launched in 2025 and has put out 298 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 60 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 1 weeks ago, with 99 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Dr. Ellen Kenner.

Episodes
298
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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No Friends ~ 1-I'm a stay at home mom with no friends. 2-Should men talk with other men about their emotions?

Jun 28, 202612 min

Cognitive Therapy ~ What is Cognitive Therapy - A short interview with Dr. Jeff Riggenbach.

Jun 25, 202612 min

Friendship ~ I'm anxious because I think my friend is avoiding me.

Jun 22, 202612 min

Communication Errors ~ I come across as selfish and insensitive.

Jun 21, 202612 min

Anxiety and Guilt ~ My parents don't know that I quit college.

Jun 20, 202612 min

Life Balance ~ Finding a balance between work, romance, and all parts of your life - a short interview with seminar presenter Jean Moroney.

Jun 18, 202612 min

Responsibility ~ Should I stay with a boyfriend whose adult son is out of control?

Jun 17, 202612 min

Anxiety ~ I want to get off my anxiety meds but I am afraid to.

Jun 16, 202612 min

Happiness ~ Why don't I want or try to be happy?

Jun 13, 202612 min

Motivation ~ How to stay motivated in sports and in life - a short interview with Dr. Judy VanRaalte

Jun 12, 202612 min

Communication When Angry ~ Help! I'm always losing my temper with my wife.

Jun 9, 202612 min

ADHD ~ How accurate is an internet test I took that says I have ADHD?

Jun 7, 202612 min

Loneliness ~ I'm lonely since I moved to a new area, even though I don't miss my friends.

Jun 6, 202612 min

Controlling Wife ~ My wife tries to get me angry by pushing my buttons.

Jun 2, 202612 min

Paranoia ~ I can't cope with my boyfriend's psychological issues.

May 29, 202612 min

Sex as a Sacrifice ~ I can't get romantic with men I care about.

May 27, 202612 min

Intellectual Confidence ~ How to engage in effective intellectual activism - A short interview with activist Lin Zinser

May 25, 202612 min

Independence from Kids ~ My adult kids abuse me.

May 24, 202612 min

Overweight ~ My marriage is not working due to my weight gain.

May 23, 202612 min

Insecurity ~ My bright 13 year old cries a lot and has many phobias.

May 21, 202612 min
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