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About Yael Schonbrun

Yael is a licensed clinical psychologist who wears a number of professional hats: she a small private practice specializing in evidence-based relationship therapy, she’s an assistant professor at Brown University, and she writes for nonacademic audiences about working parenthood. She has a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and completed her postgraduate training at Brown University. In all areas of her work, she draws on scientific research, her clinical experience, ancient wisdom (with an emphasis on Taoism), and real life experiences with her three little boys.

Yael Schonbrun is a licensed clinical psychologist who wears a number of professional hats: she a small private practice specializing in evidence-based relationship therapy, she’s an assistant professor at Brown University, and she writes for nonacademic audiences about working parenthood.

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NBN Episodes hosted by Yael:

Psychology February 16, 2022

The Urge

Our History of Addiction

Carl Erik Fisher

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, since 2000, the United States has experienced over 700,000 deaths due to drug overdose. Addiction and substance use disorders are at …
Psychology February 16, 2022

The Practice of Groundedness

A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds--Not Crushes--Your Soul

Brad Stulberg

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
As we venture into the New Year, many of us are striving to reach new goals and maintain resolutions. It’s easy to default to focusing solely on succeeding or attaining …
Psychology December 21, 2021

Subtract

The Untapped Science of Less

Leidy Klotz

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
At the beginning of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, the Once-ler says, “I meant no harm. I most truly did not. But I had to grow bigger. So bigger I got.” …
Psychology September 26, 2019

Cribsheet

A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, From Birth to Preschool

Emily Oster

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
As any new parent knows, there is an abundance of often-conflicting advice hurled at you from doctors, family, friends, and strangers on the internet. From the earliest days, parents get …
Psychology July 12, 2019

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics

A 10% Happier How-to Book

Jeff Warren

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
ABC News anchor Dan Harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect crystals, play Ultimate Frisbee, and use the word “namaste” without irony. After he had a …
Psychology May 3, 2019

The Big Book of ACT Metaphors

A Practitioner’s Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Jill Stoddard and Niloofar Afari

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a cutting-edge and evidence-based form of cognitive behavioral therapy. ACT concepts and principles help us heal from pain, make life affirming choices, and build …
Psychology February 21, 2019

Essentialism

The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Greg McKeown

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
Essentialism is a systematic discipline designed to support making life decisions that help you to make your highest possible contribution towards the things that really matter. In this episode, cross-posted …
Psychology December 26, 2018

The Ape That Understood the Universe

How Mind and Culture Evolve

Steve Stewart-Williams

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
In this episode, cross-posted from from the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock, Dr. Yael Schonbrun takes a dive into evolutionary psychology with professor and author, Dr. Steve Stewart-Williams. Steve’s recent …
Psychology November 29, 2018

Contextual Schema Therapy

An Integrative Approach to Personality Disorders, Emotional Dysregulation and Interpersonal

Eckhard Roediger

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
In this episode, cross-posted from the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock, Dr. Yael Schonbrun talks with expert and author Dr. Eckhard Roediger about the ins and outs of contextual schema …
Psychology October 30, 2018

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Couples

A Clinician’s Guide to Using Mindfulness, Values, and Schema Awareness to Rebuild Relationships

Avigail Lev

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
In this episode, cross-posted from the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock, Dr. Yael Schonbrun discusses common struggles in adult romantic relationships with Dr. Avigail Lev, co-author (with Matthew McKay) of …
Psychology October 19, 2018

Balancing the Big Stuff

Finding Happiness in Work, Family, and Life

Miriam Liss and Holly Schiffrin

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
Balancing work and a personal life can be a challenge for many of us, and we often make things worse by buying into myths that interfere with our effectiveness and …
Psychology August 9, 2018

Practical Wisdom

The Right Way to Do the Right Thing

Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
In this episode, cross-posted from the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock, Dr. Yael Schonbrun interviews Dr. Barry Schwartz, co-author (with Kenneth Sharpe) of the book Practical Wisdom: The Right Way …
Psychology June 13, 2018

Rest

Why You Get More Done When You Work Less

Alex Pang

Hosted by Yael Schonbrun
Our modern culture prompts us to work ever harder. But it turns out the most successful and creative among us don’t just work hard, they actually rest more skillfully. In …