Bruce Liese

How To Address Depression

Suzanne Hogan and Matthew Long-Middleton — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:32:47 +0000

According to the CDC 1 in 10 adults report being depressed and 11% of Americans over 12 years old take some form of antidepressant medication. Depression –is a mental disorder that is more severe than just sad feelings. It can last long periods of time, include feelings of hopelessness and uselessness. Cause chronic pain, headaches, sleeping and eating disorders, and thoughts of suicide. Depression makes day to day life seem pointless or impossible to handle.

Dr. Bruce Liese, a psychologist at KU Medical Center, explores the various elements of depression from diagnosis to treatment through to recovery.

Competition

Elana Gordon and Matthew Long-Middleton — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:45:12 +0000

It has been quite a week for one of the biggest sports competitions of the year. And just as march madness comes to a end the Kansas City Royals, kick off their season opener in Chicago.

In honor of these events we’ll be taking a look at the psychology of competition. It permeates not just sports, but almost every aspect of our lives as we compete for money, prestige and more. But, when is it healthy and when does it become detrimental not just to our personal, but social wellbeing? And how do we tell the difference?

Extramarital Affairs

Brian Ellison and Matthew Long-Middleton — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

When surveyed, 20 to 25 percent of people admit to having an extramarital affair. It also is one of the most destructive forces to a relationship. Why is this phenomena so common? Our resident psychologist Bruce Liese tackles the common misconceptions about affairs.

Conflict

Brian Ellison and Matthew Long-Middleton — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:52:30 +0000

Today on Central Standard, we talk about conflict, and resolving it. Why is it that our workplaces, our families, even the international community have such trouble getting along? Our resident psychologist Bruce Liese is here to try to help … and to give us some ideas about conflict resolution in our world and in our lives.

Addiction

Matthew Long-Middleton and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:20:48 +0000

The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family in cheer. The holidays also are a time of high stress and anxiety which can lead to addictive behaviors.

Lonely In KC

Jabulani Leffall, Jeffrey Harvey and Matthew Long-Middleton — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:04:11 +0000

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in Kansas City and not know anyone?

Why Do We Dream?

Tomeka Weatherspoon, Maria Carter and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0000

On Monday’s Central Standard, a look into dreams with psychologist Dr. Bruce Liese.

We’ll learn about the history of dream research and analysis. Plus, we’ll explore lucid dreaming, or dreaming when you know you’re dreaming.

GUEST:
Dr. Bruce Liese, KU Family Medicine

Why Do We Work?

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Brian Ellison — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:19:06 +0000

On Wednesday’s Central Standard, special guest host Brian Ellison talks with psychologist Dr. Bruce Liese about the meaning of work.

Why do we work? Are we searching for more than a job, more than a paycheck? How does one find their “calling?” Plus, we’ll discuss the role that the modern-day office job plays in the development of personal relationships.

Death & Dying

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:26:39 +0000

I know it’s a beautiful summer day outside, and you’re busy thinking of a million things you have planned for the coming week, but sometimes, we have to step outside the day to day for a deeper discussion about what it means to be human, to be alive.

The Secret Lives Of Secrets

Andrea Silenzi and Bill Anderson — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:32:38 +0000

On this Monday's Central Standard, a look at the psychological implications of the secrets we keep. Are all secrets created equal?

On Being Mindful

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:31:13 +0000

On this Monday's Central Standard, the one thing you’ll need to get everything you want out of life: mindfulness. Learn how cutting back on multitasking, and learning how to focus your mind, can change everything.

What Your Story Says About You

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:37:54 +0000

You know the phrase "that’s my story and I’m sticking to it?" Don’t! On this Monday's Central Standard, learn how changing the way you tell your story can help free you from your past.

Who Are You Really?

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:49:42 +0000

Are you who you say you are? Do other people see you that way? Can you be one person at home and another person at work? Is that ideal?

Happiness Is An Inside Job

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:09:02 +0000

What’s the key to happiness? Is it money? Status? Your own lake house with jet skis?

Ego & Self-Esteem

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:22:08 +0000

On this Central Standard, we get to know a hungry ghost with a gigantic tummy: your ego. Our guest Dr. Bruce Liese will discuss how ego and self-esteem have quite a bit in common. Both help you appear confident, and inspire you to take risks. But one is just compensatory. Join us as we discuss how the ego is understood in cultures and spiritual practices throughout history, and what sets it apart from self-esteem. Plus, we invite you to share what experiences helped you to develop a clearly defined sense of yourself.