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Richard Hill has emerged from a diverse and fascinating journey to become an innovative speaker on the mind, brain and the human condition. From a satisfying, if not quite famous, early career in the creative arts, Richard returned to intellectual studies at 42 (1996) beginning with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in linguistics. This triggered a curiosity that led to a diploma in counselling and a new career in psychotherapy. Studying continued and he has added three Masters degrees – an MA in Social Ecology; an MEd in Social Ecology; and a Masters in Brain and Mind Sciences (MBMSc) from Sydney University.
Richard’s books include a collection of inspirational short stories in Choose Hope and his explication of his Winner/Loser World Theory in How the ‘real world’ Is Driving Us Crazy! In addition, he is published in various journals and magazines around the world and in book chapters, including Perspectives on Coping and Resilience and Strengths Based Social Work Practice in Mental Health, published worldwide. His latest book is co-authored with his mentor, Ernest Rossi, The Practitioner’s Guide to Mirroring Hands.
Matthew Dahlitz is both university trained and an autodidactic, whose knowledge spans across the arts, technology, psychology, neuroscience, emergency medicine, and business. Studied psychology at the University of Queensland, gained a Master of Counselling, and founded The Neuropsychotherapist that is now The Science of Psychotherapy.
Matthew, like Richard, has a musical bent, having studied at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in both music technology and master of composition – having scored for film and produced a number of albums of original music he has also been a producer in a film production company and currently is producer/director at Perfekt Studios. Matthew has also been an Advanced Care Paramedic among other things!

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Dr Will Dobud talks adventure therapy
Outdoor therapy, wilderness therapy, adventure therapy, there are a multitude of titles for getting people out into the wild for therapeutic purposes. We talk to one of the experts in this area, Dr Will Dobud, who is a practitioner, author, and researcher in this...
Dr Pamela Seraphine talks drumming and trauma therapy
Dr. Pamela Seraphine is the developer of Neuro-Rhythmic Trauma Therapy (NRTT), a specialized neurobiologically informed somatic approach for recovery from PTSD and Complex Trauma. We had a chance to find out about her philosophy of drumming for trauma therapy and...
Catching up with Joseph LeDoux
Richard Hill catches up with Joseph LeDoux Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy! Get access to hundreds of articles, videos, and a community of mental health professionals to help you understand the art and the science of psychotherapy.
Loretta Breuning talks about habits of a happy brain
Dr Loretta Graziano Breuning talks to us about retraining your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins from her new book Habits of a Happy Brain. You can find out more about Dr Breuning, her work, and her book at the Inner Mammal Institute....
Matt and Richard talk about Schizophrenia
Our new documentary episode on Schizophrenia is now out and we'd love for you to check it out. For members https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/schizophrenia For non-members https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/schizophrenia-10day...
Victor Yalom talks about psychotherapy
We catch up with Victor Yalom and have a casual chat about psychotherapy. Victor is the creator of https://www.psychotherapy.net/ which offers training and education for psychotherapists. Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy! Get access to hundreds...
Matt and Richard talk about the divided brain
The different ways of being in the world according to the left and right hemispheres is an important understanding for the field of mental health. Matt and Richard introduce some of the characteristics of the left and right hemispheres that you won't hear from the pop...
Your Brain’s Not Broken with Tamara Rosier
We talk to Dr. Tamara Rosier who has been a college administrator, professor, leadership consultant and high school teacher. As an ADHD coach, she works with her clients to identify their ADHD thinking traps and create lasting change in their lives. She also...
Rachael Katz and Helen Hadani talk about The Emotionally Intelligent Child
We talk to Rachael Katz, MS, Ed, and Helen Shwe Hadani, PhD, about their book The Emotionally Intelligent Child: Effective Strategies for Parenting Self-Aware, Cooperative, and Well-Balanced Kids. Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy! Get access to...
Larry Ozowara talks about inpatient and outpatient care
We talk to psychiatrist Dr Larry Ozowara who has served as a director of behavioral health for a group medical practice in Los Angeles, serving the LGBTQ population, and worked as a consultant before joining Valera Health as medical director. He has extensive...
Dr Johanna Lynch talks about integration and whole person wellbeing
Dr Johanna Lynch talks to us about her new book A Whole Person Approach To Wellbeing: Building Sense of Safety, and the topic of integration and holistic practice for medical doctors as well as all the medical and psychological professionals. You can find out more at...
Jay Noricks talks about parts and memory therapy
We catch up with Jay Noricks to talk about his book Parts and Memory Therapy: The Clinical Guide and his approach to therapy. Find out more at https://partsandmemorytherapy.com/ Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy! Get access to hundreds of...
Michael Alcée talks about therapeutic improvisation
Michael Alcée, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Tarrytown, NY and Mental Health Educator at Manhattan School of Music. He specializes in the psychology of artists and everyday creativity and the professional development of therapists. Today we...
Julie Lythcott-Haims talks about being an adult
We talk to Julie Lythcott-Haims, who believes in humans and is deeply interested in what gets in our way. Her work encompasses writing, speaking, teaching, mentoring, and activism. She is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult which gave rise...
Michael Cholbi talks about the philosophy of grief
Michael Cholbi holds the chair in philosophy at the University of Edinburgh and is principally involved in researching grief. His recent book My Grief: A Philosophical Guide, is the first book on grief and bereavement from a philosophical perspective. You can find out...
Lynn Lyons talk about the anxiety audit
Lynn Lyons talks about her new book The Anxiety Audit: 7 Sneaky Ways Anxiety Takes Hold and How to Escape Them. You can find out more about Lynn here https://www.lynnlyons.com/ You can pre-order her book here https://amzn.to/3x0jbiy Learn more as a member of The...
Jon Lieff on the secret language of cells
We are excited to have Dr Jon Lieff back to talk to us once again about cellular communication, the wonderful complexity of life and what it all means for psychotherapy. We hope you enjoy listening to Dr Lieff as much as we enjoyed interviewing him! You can find out...
Omar Reda talks about The Wounded Healer
Omar Reda, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, a Harvard-trained trauma expert, an author, and a family advocate. We talk to him about his recent book The Wounded Healer: The Pain and Joy of Caregiving. You can find Dr Reda's book here...
Rebecca Mannis on Long COVID: Using Our Knowledge of Other Acquired Neurologic Insults
We catch up with Dr Rebecca Mannis to talk about treating clients who are suffering from long COVID or other assaults to their central nervous systems. You can find out more about Dr Mannis at https://ivy-prep.com/ Learn more as a member of The Science of...
Andrew Jamieson talks Midlife – Humanity’s Secret Weapon
Andrew Jamieson trained at the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling and received an MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy at Middlesex University. He lectures and writes articles on a series of subjects including psychotherapy’s interconnection with...
Catching up with Stan Tatkin
Stan Tatkin has a great process for couples therapy, which you can find out about at https://www.thepactinstitute.com/ - and we catch up with him to find out what's been going on for him and the PACT Institute. Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy!...
Catching up with Lou Cozolino
It's always great to catch up with Lou Cozolino and in this meeting we talk about some of the topics he will be addressing in an upcoming conference in Melbourne Australia, as well as the science of psychotherapy in general. Learn more as a member of The Science of...
Jurie Rossouw talks about Resilience
We catch up with resilience expert Jurie Rossouw who talks with us about his work and what it means to be resilient. You can find out more about his work here https://home.hellodriven.com/ Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy! Get access to...
Thomas Verny talks about the embodied mind
We talk to Dr Thomas Verny about the embodied mind. His most recent book, The Embodied Mind: Understanding the Mysteries of Cellular Memory, Consciousness, and Our Bodies, explores very early memory and the mind and sets out to redefine our concept of the mind and...
Ken Benau on Shame, Pride, and Relational Trauma: Concepts and Psychotherapy
Find the book here https://www.routledge.com/Shame-Pride-and-Relational-Trauma-Concepts-and-Psychotherapy/Benau/p/book/9781138362383 Dear Colleagues, I am excited to be offering a webinar training based upon my recently published book, Shame, Pride, and Relational...
Matt & Richard talk about reasons for learning about the science of psychotherapy
With the release of their new book, The Practitioner's Guide to The Science of Psychotherapy, Matt and Richard continue to talk about some of the theoretical aspects of the 'why' of the book, and the 'why' of learning the science of psychotherapy. You...
John Arden talks with Richard Hill and Matthew Dahlitz about their new book
We catch up with Dr John Arden who talks with us about our new book and the foreword he's written for us - a bonus chapter really! You can get out book at: Amazon https://amzn.to/3BMolky Book Depository https://www.bookdepository.com/Practi... And Norton themselves...
Dr Stuart Shanker talks self-regulation
Dr Stuart Shanker is the author of the Self-Reg trilogy: Calm, Alert and Learning: Classroom Strategies for Self-Regulation; Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life; Reframed: Self-Reg for a Just Society. You...
Talking to Dr Dave on Shrink Rap Radio about our new book
Marilyn Sanders and George Thompson talk about Polyvagal Theory and the Developing Child
Dr Marilyn Sanders and Dr George Thompson talk about their new book "Polyvagal Theory and the Developing Child: Systems of Care for Strengthening Kids, Families, and Communities" For more on the book go to https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393714289 Learn more as a...
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