In this special two-part series of House on Fire, we sit down with Dr. Francheska Perepletchikova, the developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C). DBT-C is an adaptation of DBT designed to help children and their fa...

Join us for the Season 2 premiere of House on Fire as we interview Dr. Stefanie Sugar, Executive Director and Founder of Behavioral Psych Studio. We'll delve into all things BPS and DBT, explore the journey from where we've been to whe...

Join the hosts of House on Fire as we dive into the role that self-validation plays in managing overwhelming emotions, building resilience, and maintaining relationships. We'll explore the what, how, where, when, and why behind this skill, shar...

In this episode of House on Fire, join us for an exploration into the dynamics of validation in relationships — a tool that plays a crucial role in how we connect with others. Tune in as we share personal experiences and anecdotes, offerin...

Join the hosts of House on Fire as we dive into the intricate dynamics of family relationships! Our conversation examines the inherent tensions, conflicts, and harmonies that shape family life, unraveling the complexities of some of our closest...

We're walking a middle path (with a pep in our steps!). Join House on Fire as we dive into the world of workplace dialectics. Discover how striking that balance of opposing ideas and perspectives can enhance connection and alleviate suffering a...

Step onto the ice with us as we explore the world of mindfulness in athletics with professional goaltender and Olympian, Strauss Mann. In this candid interview, Strauss shares his personal journey from youth hockey to the professional ranks, of...

Anyone else change the channel when those 'back to school' commercials come on? Avoid those early morning wake ups for as long as possible? Notice increasing worry thoughts about schedules and classroom assignments and extracurriculars? As the ...

Join House on Fire for a candid, heartfelt, and insightful discussion with content creator Lucie Fink! After being a regular Millennial correspondent on NBC's TODAY Show and the face of Refinery29's video team, Lucie is now the President and CE...

Do you ever find yourself worrying about the future? Lamenting the past? Operating on autopilot as you head to work, do the dishes, or even interact with family, friends, and colleagues? DBT has two core sets of mindfulness skills: "WHAT" skill...

Join the hosts of House on Fire as we close out our discussion on attachment with good humor, personal anecdotes, and a bit of skill-building! Bringing some DBT into the mix, we address the parallels between each attachment style and DBT's thre...

Join House on Fire as we dive into the fascinating world of attachment styles! Whether you heard about it in Psych 101, on TikTok, or from that friend who loves to share advice, it's clear that attachment is often misunderstood and overly simpl...

Ever find yourself at a skills breakdown point? That moment when your emotional distress is so high that emotion mind is driving the car at full speed, and it's not taking you any closer to using complicated skills or problem solving? House on ...

On this special interview episode of House on Fire, in honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, we're speaking with Vaughan Bagley, the Director of Social Impact at MTV Entertainment Group. Join us as we discuss a plethora of topics: fr...

What if you changed your relationship to experiencing your emotions? Rather than blocking, suppressing, distracting or avoiding your emotions, what if you...felt your feelings...without necessarily acting on them? Mindfulness of Current Emotion...

"Recovery is like going from living in black and white to living in color." Join the hosts of House on Fire as we chat with Dr. Julie Trim, of Julie Trim, PhD & Associates, about her work s...

Our latest episode of House on Fire explores opposite action, a DBT emotion regulation skill, in the context of eating disorders and eating disordered behaviors. Particularly in light of NEDA Week (February 27 - March 5), promoting awareness an...

It's a New Year, and likely — a relatively similar you! That's okay! And, perhaps this shift from 2022 to 2023 has got you thinking about some problems you may want to solve. Anyone here considering making a change of some sort? Might you ...

Ever notice that your interpretations of a situation, rather than the facts, can lead to strong negative emotions? Ever notice the manifestation of that adage 'Compare and Despair!' in your own life? Episode 10 is all about DBT's Emotion Regula...

We've set our clocks back, taken out our parkas, and cranked up our radiators — winter is coming, people! Join clinicians at Behavioral Psych Studio as we offer a warm welcome to our first interviewee, Jesse Finkelstein! Jesse is here to c...

When you think about the holiday season, what emotions, sensations, and judgments come up for you? Maybe you're heading home for the holidays. Maybe you're staying home for the holidays. Maybe you're traveling. Maybe you're working. Whatever yo...

Have you ever had thumbs on fire? A desire, so strongly, to text or to email or to post — perhaps something that might not be aligned with your long term, wise mind goals? This month's episode explores Pros and Cons, Adaptive Denial, and A...

Ever find yourself in the midst of an argument or heated exchange with a loved one and wondering — how did we even get here? What are we even talking about right now? Join clinicians at Behavioral Psych Studio as we discuss DBT's STOP skill, a ...

Join clinicians at Behavioral Psych Studio as we expand upon our discussion of radical acceptance, a DBT distress tolerance skill, through the lens of traumatic invalidation and supporting our TGNB (Transgender/Nonbinary) loved ones. This episo...

Ever find yourself fighting your reality? Pushing back against those lemons life throws at you — both big and small — and getting trapped in a cycle of suffering?  While pain is an inevitable part of life, suffering does not have to b...