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:

Carl Erik Fisher, "The Urge: Our History of Addiction" (Penguin, 2022)

February 16, 2022

The Urge

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. Ad…

Brad Stulberg, "The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds-Not Crushes-Your Soul" (Portfolio, 2021)

February 16, 2022

The Practice of Groundedness

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 succe…

Leidy Klotz, "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less" (Flatiron Books, 2021)

December 21, 2021

Subtract

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.” Bigg…

Emily Oster, "Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, From Birth to Preschool" (Penguin, 2019)

September 26, 2019

Cribsheet

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.…

Jeff Warren, "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-to Book" (Spielgel and Grau, 2017)

July 12, 2019

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics

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” withou…

Jill Stoddard, "The Big Book of ACT Metaphor" (New Harbinger Publication, 2014)

May 3, 2019

The Big Book of ACT Metaphors

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…

Greg McKeown, "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" (Virgin Books, 2014)

February 21, 2019

Essentialism

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…

Steve Stewart-Williams, "The Ape That Understood the Universe: How Mind and Culture Evolve" (Cambridge UP, 2018)

December 26, 2018

The Ape That Understood the Universe

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 pro…

Eckhard Roediger, "Contextual Schema Therapy" (Context Press, 2018)

November 29, 2018

Contextual Schema Therapy

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…

Avigail Lev and Matthew McKay, "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Couples: A Clinician’s Guide" (Context Press, 2017)

October 30, 2018

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Couples

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 relationsh…

Miriam Liss and Holly Schiffrin, "Balancing the Big Stuff: Finding Happiness in Work, Family, and Life" (Rowman and Littlefield, 2014)

October 19, 2018

Balancing the Big Stuff

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 effe…

Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe, "Practical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right Thing" (Riverhead Books, 2011)

August 9, 2018

Practical Wisdom

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 …

Alex Pang, "Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less" (Basic Books, 2016)

June 13, 2018

Rest

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…