Truth or Dare: The Podcast That Boosts Your Social Health

Jonathan Robinson, a renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author, states that everyone really wants care, understanding, and empathy in their relationship. However four relationship mistakes often get in the way of receiving what we want. The author of 11 acclaimed books, Robinson has devoted his life to helping people find more happiness in their lives (www.findinghappiness.com). His latest book is entitled MORE LOVE, Less Conflict.

Host Sarah Raymond Cunningham, M.Ed, answers listener questions about this social health podcast. Sarah is an author and researcher who has spent the last 18 years studying community and connectedness. A certified life coach and the author of 5 books, she writes about social health for media outlets like The Huffington Post and Psych Central. Sarah serves as a communications executive for an international non-profit and is currently completing her PhD in psychology. 

Antoinette Truglio Martin is the author of Hug Everyone You Know: A Year of Community, Courage, and Cancer. The memoir is a wimpy patient’s journey through her first year of breast cancer treatment. Despite still fighting the disease, since her diagnosis, Antoinette has gone on to get an advanced degree and to write a book. She's here today to talk about--among other things--the importance of having a community around you. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunning

Sandra Joseph is best known for playing Christine in “The Phantom of the Opera.” She held this role for 10 years--that's 1,300 performances--earning her the distinction of becoming "the longest-running leading lady in the longest-running Broadway show of all time."  Today, Sandra is on a mission to help other people use their voices. As an author, speaker, and thought leader, she's recently released a new book,“Unmasking What Matters: 10 Life Lessons from 10 Years on Broadway.” 

Author Winfred Neely is a full time professor at the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago as well as senior pastor of Judson Baptist Church in Oak Park, IL. Prior to these roles, Dr.Neely spent 9 years living in Senegal, West Africa. He and his wife Stephne have been married for 40 years. He takes acting classes from time to time and is an ardent fan of science fiction films such as Star Wars and Star Trek.

During business professor Al Gini's twenty-seven year stint as the “Resident Philosopher” on Chicago’s NPR affiliate, Al explored topics like the role of forgiveness and pride in everyday life, the challenges of separating truth from fiction, and why good people break rules.  Al has been interviewed on “Morning Edition,” “Talk of the Nation,” “The Takeaway,” and other radio programs. His most recent book? The Importance...of Being Funny.

Richard Harris ran the largest underground terrorist organization in the  Midwest during the mid- to late-1970s.  But now, over thirty years later, he captivates his  audiences with stories from his journey away from racism, bigotry, and prejudice toward acceptance, love, and tolerance.  Dr. Harris is a keynote speaker, award-winning author, and a communication professor at Southeastern University. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

A leading neuroscience helps those struggling with opioid addiction find optimism. Dr.Tony Mele is a licensed psychologist from Philadelphia with 25 years of clinical experience in behavior health. He integrates neuro-biology and traditional psychotherapy to treat addiction using cognitive behavioral interventions. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Dr. Van Moody is the founding pastor of The Worship Center Christian Church in Birmingham that draws more than 8000 members. He is also on the board of Joel Osteen's Champions Network, is a member of Dr. Oz’s Core Team, and is an associate trainer for Dr. John C. Maxwell’s EQUIP leadership organization. In addition, he's written two books related to social health titled The People Factor and The I-Factor. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Dr. Robert Sternberg is a former president of the American Psychological Association and was named one of the top 100 psychologists in the 20th century by APA Monitor on Psychology. He is also the author of over 1600 publications and the recipient of over $20 million in grant funding, which may explain why Google counts him among the most cited researchers of our time. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Heralded as the world’s foremost expert on facial expressions, Paul Ekman’s research and publications span decades, revealing key insights about human emotion, deception, and communication. Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME magazine (2009), Ekman is the author of 14 books, including Emotions Revealed and Telling Lies. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Erin Odom is the author of More Than Just Making It which shatters stigma surrounding those who receive government aid. Erin encourage readers to rise above their circumstances, empower them with money-saving tips, and reimagine the good life outside the myth of the American Dream. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Dr. Zimbardo discusses Heroic imagination, bystander effect, electric shock, and why we let people influence us.

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