Wit & Reason with Alex and Dr. Alexis
Wit & Reason with Alex and Dr. Alexis is a talk show and podcast exploring how people think, relate, create, and lead under pressure, both at work and in life.
Hosted by Alex Honigman, LICSW, therapist, executive coach, and organizational consultant, and Dr. Alexis Moreno, doctor of clinical community psychology, educator, and media consultant, the show blends behavioral science, cultural insight, and real-world experience to make complex topics practical, engaging, and human.
Episodes cover a wide range of subjects, including leadership, relationships, mental health, creativity, culture, and decision-making in high-visibility roles. The tone is thoughtful, direct, and often playful, reflecting the real lives of professionals balancing ambition, responsibility, and connection.
Episodes are recorded through interactive streams, broadcast on DC Radio, and released as a podcast for on-demand listening.
Wit & Reason is designed for professionals, creatives, and teams who care about how they show up in their work, their relationships, and their communities.
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Entertainment Industry’s Shift: Workplace Mental Wellness
In this podcast episode, host Dr. Alexis explores the transition of psychologist, Dr. Jake Knapikfrom traditional therapy settings to film and TV production environments, focusing on mental health and resilience training.
Dr. Jake shares his journey consulting in the entertainment industry and becoming Netflix's first Global Wellbeing Manager.
Revisiting the LA Wildfires: Trauma, Recovery & What’s Changed Since
In this engaging podcast episode, join hosts Alex and Dr. Alexis as they dive into the intersection of mental health, relationships, and personal growth. As both mental health professionals and life partners, they share unique insights on navigating change, building resilience, and fostering meaningful connections.
Real Deal on Change: Unlocking Healthy Transformation
Tired of wellness fluff? We are too. In this episode, therapist Alex Honigman, LCSW, and community psychologist Dr. Alexis Moreno get real about what actually supports mental health and behavior change. From how alcohol quietly impacts your long-term health, to why conflict keeps cycling in your relationships, to what most people get wrong about “self-improvement”... this is your no-nonsense guide to real, sustainable change. We’re talking emotional wellness, science-backed tips, and the messy reality of making progress—and keeping it.
Telehealth & Access
We're all doing our part to flatten the curve and decrease the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home. But sheltering in place and practicing social distance does not at all mean you need to be disconnected. Mental health therapists and health coaches are here for you via video sessions.
Meditation & Health
Dr. Alexis meets with Dr. Mark Libow, a retired cardiologist, who after years of practice in the medical field, has decided to take on studying, teaching, and practicing Qigong meditation. Listen in as Dr. Libow describes his first encounter with a Qigong Master, the unprompted diagnosis he received, and the life changing impact Qigong meditation has played in his life.
Self-Care & Wellness
We see #selfcare thrown around a lot but what does self-care actually mean and what does it have to do with our self-love, wellness, and health? Dr. Alexis breaks it down for you along with tips from people actively engaging in their self-care at the Fitness & Wellness Festival in Arlington, VA. Get some self-care and wellness inspiration from this special Wit & Reason episode!
What's Therapy?!
Now as people are more open to therapy, you all have more specific questions that need answering. What are we supposed to do in therapy? Do I have to take medication? How long does it take for psychotherapy to work? How frequently do I have to go?
Anxiety & Coping
Over the past few years we’ve heard more celebrities publicly disclose their personal challenges with anxiety and even panic attacks. Dr. Alexis Moreno and guest expert, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Alicia Hodge, review who has been quoted talking about anxiety and how it relates to any of the 6 different types anxiety disorders. Dr. Alexis and Dr. Alicia answer your Anxiety & Coping questions with Healthy Lifestyle Tips to increase your ability to take on whatever life throws at you.
Breakups & Healing
Dr. Alexis partners up with Marriage & Family Therapist, Jordan Madison, to breakdown Breakups into 3 phases: Deciding to Break Up, Your Brain During a Breakup & Grieving, and Healing. A beautiful, beginning, middle, & end - If only breakups were that clean and structured. Listen is as Dr. Alexis and Jordan provide practical tips on how to heal from a breakup.
Immigration Raids: Public Safety or Psychological Warfare?
Join Dr. Alexis and Alex as they unpack the legal, psychological, and community consequences of ICE raids in Los Angeles and beyond. This powerful episode features expert insights, emotional reflections, and reactions to public discourse. It sheds light on the lived experiences behind the headlines. Listener discretion advised.
Behind the Glitz: The Crucial Role of Mental Health in the Entertainment Industry
In this podcast episode, host Dr. Alexis sits down with her business and life partner, Alex Honigman, LICSW, for a heartfelt discussion about working in the Entertainment Industry. They explore the crucial importance of mental health support in coping with the intense demands of film and TV production. Tune in to discover how mental health coordination is shaping a more balanced and sustainable path for those in the spotlight.
Bringing Psychology to the Masses with Dr. Ali Mattu
In this captivating podcast episode, join Dr. Alexis Moreno as she sits down for an enlightening radio interview with the renowned psychologist, Dr. Ali Mattu. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of media and its influence on our lives. Dr. Alexis and Dr. Ali, discuss the impact of media on mental health, their personal mental health experiences, the 2024 presidential elections, and tips for managing election and news anxiety.
Let’s keep the conversation going!
Election Recovery and Activism: A Mental Health Perspective
In this engaging podcast episode, join host Dr. Alexis and her life partner, Alex Honigman, LICSW, as they delve into the intricate connections between mental health, activism, and emotional recovery following the 2024 U.S. elections
COVID-19 Mental Health: Living Alone
Psychologist, Dr. Alexis from Wit & Reason, shares mental health recommendations for those living alone amid COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.
Teens & Mental Health
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10 to 24-year-olds. Approximately 20% of kids have seriously considered suicide within a one year period here in the US. How do you have a conversation about emotions, mental health, and concerning behaviors with the teens in your life?
Easing Coronavirus Anxiety
We are in what some experts are calling an infodemic – as confirmed cases of coronavirus continue to grow so does misinformation. On today’s show, Dr. Alexis partners up with licensed clinical social worker, Alex Honigman to address our fears and anxieties around coronavirus.