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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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
Breaking the Silence with Dara Sanandaji and Freddie Bell
The media doesn’t have a great track record for accurately or even compassionately representing mental illness. But today, we have the pleasure to talk with close friends, writers and producers, Dara Sanandaji and Freddie Bell. Dara shares what it’s like to live and function in today’s world with mental illness and has partnered up with Freddie to create "Breaking the Silence" a refreshingly open and honest documentary about Dara's process with Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features, now streaming on Amazon video.
Empowerment Through Songwriting
Dr. Alexis talks with Emma G, a musician and songwriter who has been sharing her creative gifts to help empower teens and adults. Emma G shares the many challenges teens and adults face in their life and how getting creative and writing our own song can help. Listen in to learn tips & recommendations to boost your wellness via music!
Academic Coaching: Preparing Youth for College
Dr. Alexis talks with Hayden, a Wellness Coach with Wit & Reason focusing on (among a few areas) youth’s academic wellness. Hayden shares the many challenges teens experience in testing, applying, and remaining in college. Learn tips & recommendations to support youth through college readiness challenges!
What is a Healthy Sex Drive?
Our Wit & Reason therapist, Rueben Steele and Dr. Alexis dive into drive and answer, What is a Healthy Sex Drive? We're not here to characterize levels or brands of sexuality as pathological or "bad" instead we would like for you to use this show as a guide to help you increase your ability to figure out what's healthy, sexy, and compatible for you.
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.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
Do you have youth in your life ages 5 - 18? Want to make sure they have healthy adult supervision & keep them busy after school? Well, we have a program for you! We have President & CEO, Gabrielle Webster, an African American executive leading the charge to serve over 20,000 youth in the Greater Washington region on our show during Black History Month & in support of our ongoing mission to support diverse community programs.
Supporting Homeless Veterans
The number of veterans experiencing homelessness has decreased by nearly 50% since 2010! Yet, we still have 37,800 veterans in need according to the most recent report released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2018. Latisha Austin, an Army National Guard veteran and singer-songwriter, shares her experiences as a veteran struggling to re-establish herself in her community.
Random Questions: Speed Round!
We put Dr. Alexis' psychological know-how to the test in this fast-paced, Random Question: Speed Round! Listen in as Dr. Alexis demonstrates the expansive training, diverse practice, & multifaceted knowledge set Psychologists acquire by the time they have that degree in hand. A few of the questions asked and answered include: Sex in relationships, sleep hygiene, dealing with stress, “open relationships,” falling in love, & resources to confirm a diagnosis for severe mental illness.