avatar “The Roots of Buddhist Psychology” by Jack Kornfield (Audiobook Recommendation) Posted by Dr. Mike Brooks
May 2, 2011

I recently completed that audiobook The Roots of Buddhist Psychology by Dr. Jack Kornfield, who is a Buddhist psychologist. Dr. Kornfield is highly regarded author and lecturer who has been a Buddhist practioner since the late 1960s. He has lived and studied in Thailand, Burma, and India throughout various times of his life, so you  …Read More


avatar Looking for Something? Get “Lost”! Posted by Dr. Mike Brooks
Jun 1, 2010

Perhaps this seems odd to give a plug to my favorite TV show, ABC’s Lost, on this website . What on earth does this have to do with psychology & well-being, you ask? Well, let me explain myself. First, I have to say that I’m pretty bummed that Lost has concluded. I loved the finale. I’m  …Read More


avatar Radiolab (Podcast Recommendation) Posted by Dr. Mike Brooks
Jan 8, 2009

A client of mine told me about this wonderful podcast called “Radiolab“: www.radiolab.org. It’s now my favorite. Hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich entertainingly tackle such juicy topics as: Choice Morality Mortality Memory & Forgetting Time Space This is a podcast through an NPR affiliate in New York – WNYC. The production values are top-notch,  …Read More