For stronger relationships, better wellness, and tools you can actually use.
Wit and Reason with Alex & Dr. Alexis is a lifestyle talk show hosted by married couple, Alex Honigman, a clinical social worker, executive coach, and cultural enthusiast, and Dr. Alexis Moreno, an award-winning psychologist, educator, and media consultant. Together, they provide relatable, actionable advice and real-life stories to help listeners improve their relationships, mental health, fitness, and personal growth.
This DC Radio show offers a unique interactive format where episodes are recorded live on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Listeners can participate in real-time, submitting questions, comments, and polls that shape the episode, creating a sense of community and connection.
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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.
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreWe are going deep on the show today - Save this show for later if you are currently operating heavy machinery. This is a crucial one. A topic that every single one of us relates to on an intense and profound level. We’re diving into loss. Why do we grieve and how do we get through it?
Read MoreHow in the world do we manage to have HEALTHY conflicts in our relationships? Dr. Alexis Moreno and Dr. Rebekah Montgomery talk all about talking - specifically, how to talk with others about the tough, emotionally charged topics. Listen in as Dr. Alexis and Dr. M breakdown what it means to "fight fair," essentials for healthy conflicts, and useful tips for maintaining a relationship while talking about the tough stuff.
Read MoreMoreno siblings assemble!! Dr. Alexis Moreno and Lalo Moreno, MA, Professor of Queer Leadership Development & Co-Founder of Expanding Identities Development, get together to talk all about gender and sexual orientations. Listen in as the Moreno siblings review every LGBTQ letter, best practices, and how to navigate today's evolving social norms.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreDr. 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.
Read MoreWe 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!
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreNow 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?
Read MoreChronic pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care and it has been linked to restrictions in daily activities, dependence on opioids, anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life (CDC, 2018). But here’s the thing, psychological interventions for chronic pain often provide more relief than prescription drugs or surgery without the risk of side effects but are used much less frequently than traditional medical treatments (APA, 2014)! Dr. Alexis Moreno and guest expert, Clinical Health Psychologist and Mind Body Coach, Dr. Kelly Donahue, review the psychological treatments that actually work to resolve Chronic Pain.
Read MoreOver 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.
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