Strategies for Living

Strategies for Living

di David C. McMillian, Ph.D. and Lauren Leon McMillian, M.S.

Salute mentale Spiritualità

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The Friend Machine: Can AI Replace Human Connection

Can artificial intelligence ease loneliness, or could frictionless AI relationships change what it means to connect? David and Lauren explore Victoria Hetherington’s The Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI Companionship, examining AI companions, relationships, therapy, grief, intimacy and the growing tension between technological connection and authentic human experience. As AI becomes increasingly woven into our lives, the question may not be whether we embrace it, but how we use it without losing what makes us human. Original airdate: 8/28/2026

Woo-Woo...or Science? Ideas We Used to Dismiss

What if some of the ideas we once dismissed as “woo-woo” deserve a second look? David, Lauren and Jay explore the fascinating intersection of ancient wisdom, psychology and modern science: from auras and the biofield to sound healing, gratitude, intuition, chanting and the psychology of “acting as if.” Along the way, skepticism meets curiosity as they ask a bigger question: What might we discover when we’re willing to look beyond the label? Original Airdate: 8/27/2026

When Love Leaves You Confused: Recognized Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissism and gaslighting have become social-media buzzwords, but what does narcissistic abuse actually look like? David and Lauren talk with Dr. Valerie Sussman, author of Love, Lies, and Narcissists in Disguise, about covert narcissism, love bombing, gaslighting, emotional abuse and the subtle confusion that can signal something isn't right. They explore why intelligent, compassionate people can become trapped in these relationships, and how survivors can rebuild self-trust, reclaim their identity and discover life, light and even love on the other side. Find out more: www.valeriesussman.com Original Airdate: 8/26/2026

Rewiring the Brain: The Promise of TMS Therapy

What if treating depression could begin by changing the way the brain itself functions? David and Lauren talk with Kathryn Thomas and Benita Collard of Neurostem about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): a non-invasive approach to mental health treatment. Discover how TMS works, its connection to neuroplasticity, and its potential role in treating depression, OCD and PTSD, especially when medication and talk therapy haven't provided enough relief alone. Find out more: www.neurostemllc.com Original Airdate: 8/25/26

Psychology Lessons We All Need to Know

What if a few simple psychology lessons could change the way you experience your life? David, Lauren and Jay explore practical truths about the mind, from recognizing that thoughts aren’t facts and feelings are temporary to setting healthy boundaries, changing your self-talk, letting go of comparison and choosing progress over perfection. Discover how small shifts in awareness, habits and perspective can create meaningful change in the way you think, feel and live. Original Airdate: 8/24/2026

Uncomfortable Truths About Your Health

What if taking care of your health began long before a diagnosis? David and Lauren explore some uncomfortable truths about diet, exercise, chronic disease, stress, inflammation and our modern “sick care” system. From reading food labels to understanding how everyday lifestyle choices influence the body, discover why becoming a curious, compassionate student of your own health may be one of the most powerful forms of prevention. Original Airdate: 8/21/2026

Finding Common Ground: Rediscovering the Treasures of Shreveport

What happens when a community chooses to see possibility instead of problems? Shreveport Common Executive Director Wendy Benscoter joins David and Lauren to explore the remarkable arts-led revitalization of one of Shreveport’s historic neighborhoods. From creative placemaking and historic preservation to the renewal of the Asian Gardens, Caddo Common Park and dozens of community projects, discover the hidden treasures already transforming Shreveport, and how each of us can help our communities thrive. Find out more at: www.shreveportcommon.com Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/shreveportcommon Original Airdate: 8/20/2026

From Fear to Flow: Getting Out of Your Own Way with Tom Roberts

What if flow isn’t something you have to find or happen into, but something already within you waiting to be uncovered? Performance and transformation coach Tom Roberts, author of From Fear to Flow, joins David and Lauren alongside Dr. Kenneth Sanders to explore how fear, ego and our need for control can keep us from living authentically. From race car driving and meditation to mindfulness, self-compassion and gratitude, discover practical ways to recognize limiting beliefs, get out of your own way and create the conditions for greater flow in performance and in everyday life. Pre-Order the book: www.feartoflow.com Original Airdate: 8/19/2026

Things We Need to Unlearn: Letting Go of the Beliefs That Hold Us Back

What if personal growth isn’t only about what we need to learn, but what we need to unlearn? David and Lauren welcome psychotherapist Jay Murrell for a conversation about the beliefs and coping strategies that may once have protected us but now keep us stuck. From our need for control and certainty to fears about letting go, asking for help, setting boundaries, feeling deeply and facing what we avoid, they explore how unlearning old patterns can open the door to resilience, healing, authenticity and lasting change. Original Airdate: 8/18/2026

The Healing Power of Story: Helping Kids Understand Their Health with Ken Korber

What if a children’s story could help a child become healthier, safer, and more confident? Health literacy expert and children’s author Ken Korber joins David and Lauren to explore how storytelling, reading, and music can help children understand their health and become active participants in their own well-being. From The Musical Adventures of Grace to stories about dental health, first haircuts, burn prevention, fire safety, and embracing differences, discover how the simple power of story can turn learning into an adventure and perhaps even save lives. Original Airdate: 8/17/2026

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