15 Mar 2007
The Science of Happiness
Is happiness truly the result of a temporary chemical imbalance? Armand and Roberta explore the many theories of happiness. Music: Leora's Dream
Located on 57th Street, The Positive Mind Center delivers comprehensive mental health counseling and psychotherapy. Founded by Armand DiMele over 40 years ago.
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Is happiness truly the result of a temporary chemical imbalance? Armand and Roberta explore the many theories of happiness. Music: Leora's Dream
14 Mar 2007
Significant dates in our culture and what our birthdays mean to us. Music played: Zulu - Gene Harris - from Home Cookin' CD
07 Mar 2007
Schadenfreude is a phenomenon in which pleasure is taken from someone else's misfortune. Key words: misfortune, pain, misery, pleasure, voyeurism, pain-related issues. Music played: Avenue Q Musical - "Schadenfreude" Music from movie Barry Lyndon - Woman of Ireland The Chieftains
09 Feb 2006
What happens to an individual when they experience infatuation, falling in love, or unrequited love. Music played: John Coltrane - Slow Trane, Mondo Beat
08 Feb 2006
The effects of the political environment on peoples' sleep patterns. Music played: Tito Puentie - "Mondo Beat"
02 Feb 2006
Certain cells help us understand and predict other people's behavior thereby facilitating survival. Music Played: Percussion in D minor by Cuba Percussion
01 Feb 2006
The effect of stress on growth potential.
07 Feb 2006
Interview with MArilyn Fergusa about reclaiming our personal sovereignty. Music Played: Theme for the movie, "Midnight Express"
31 Jan 2006
An understanding of the psychological and physical dynamics of this eating disorder. Music Played: Art of Noise-Catwalk outro-James Bond theme-below the waist
19 Jan 2006
Science is helping us unveil the secrets behind love and passion, many of which are encoded in the hardwiring of our DNA. Music played: "We Went as Far as We Felt Like Going" by The Pussycat Dolls; Eric Satie - Gymnopedie #1 and #2; Cannonball Adderly - Loverman.
25 Jan 2006
Description of the different senses and their functional dynamics. music played: Frobidden ovetures fom Armand's private collection nd the "Art of Noise" the James Bond theme.
24 Jan 2006
Our fifth taste sense can guide us into knowing what is right and wrong for us. Music played: Essence - Lucinda Williams; Samba Brazil Track #4
18 Jan 2006
A discussion of space and our relationship to it. Music played: Mr. Roger's theme song (mid-break); Def Jam - Pon de Replay (end)
17 Jan 2006
Manifestations of adolescent distress Music played: Thelonius Monk - Blue Monk
05 Jan 2006
Interview with noted sex therapist and radio host Dr. Judith Kuriansky on issues of sexuality between men and women. Music played: Percussion in D Minor - Cuba Percussion
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Established in 1978, The Foundation for Positive Psychology has a mission encourage people to learn about themselves, and improve their lives through positive thinking. Funds are used to cover production and delivery costs for "The Positive Mind", and to provide therapy to those who cannot afford it.
Original host of "The Positve Mind" for 35 years. His presence among the radio waves will always be remembered, as his reach as both a therapist and a host spread across the world. He was a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, a Certified Rehabilitation Specialist and a registered graduate education Supervisor.
Kevin is the co-host and producer of "The Positive Mind" on WBAI 99.5 FM in New York City. A native of Queens, NY Kevin was Armand's only student and close colleague for the last 3 years of his life. Kevin is happy to continue the legacy of Armand on the air for many, many years to come.
Contact MeBen is a co-producer of "The Positive Mind". For his tenth birthday, he received a clock radio from a neighbor, beginning of a lifelong love of radio. After listening to the program for years, Ben became part of the team in 2014.
Contact MeNiseema is co-producer and featured guest on "The Positive Mind". She hopes to educate the listeners about the importance of the body mind connection.
Contact MeLinda is a featured guest who co-hosted the show with Armand and joins us to provide a clinical voice that adds the feminine perspective and expertise in trauma and PTSD.
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