Hosts: Armand DiMele

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Never Stand on Your Side During an Argument January 28, 2015

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Ben Starr, Giullian Gioiello
Category: Communication & Conflict, Emotions & Inner Life

Arguments fail not because people disagree but because each side stays locked in its own perspective. Armand DiMele, with co-hosts Ben Starr and Giullian Gioiello, examines what people really want from arguments (to be understood, not just to win), the difference between constructive and destructive conflict, and why buried anger corrodes intimacy. Callers share stories of dog walks, debt collection, and distant partners.

Fear and Trust in Relationships January 21, 2015

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Ben Starr
Category: Anxiety & Fear, Love & Romantic Relationships

Fear is not just a threat but a force that shapes love, loyalty, and the urge to protect. Armand DiMele and co-host Ben Starr examine when caution is wisdom and when it keeps people frozen, drawing on callers who wrestle with drama, boredom, overprotection, and the craving for just enough fire in their lives.

Pain as a Social Glue January 14, 2015

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Andrea Katz, Ben Starr, Diane, Giullian Gioiello, Oh Sui, Seth
Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Identity & The Self

Shared pain may be the most powerful force for human bonding, from civil rights marches to losing sports teams to AA meetings. Armand DiMele and co-hosts Giullian Gioiello and Ben Starr examine why people unconsciously seek painful situations to feel connection, and what happens when calm replaces conflict.

The 36 Dramatic Situations in Life with Jeff Kitchen January 13, 2015

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Anthony, Beverly, Dennis, Giullian Gioiello, Jeff Kitchen, Lisa Arnone
Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Identity & The Self

All human conflict reduces to 36 dramatic situations, argues screenwriter Jeff Kitchen, and Armand DiMele uses that framework as a live diagnostic tool. Callers work through father wounds, romantic entanglement, and a longing to be loved, revealing how classic dramatic patterns play out in ordinary lives.

The 36 Dramatic Situations with Jeff Kitchen January 13, 2015

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Anthony, Beverly, Dennis, Dr. Annalisa Erba, Giullian Gioiello, Jeff Kitchen, Jonathan Raskin
Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Personal Growth & Change

Human life maps onto just 36 dramatic situations, a framework screenwriter Jeff Kitchen shared with Armand DiMele. Using Georges Polti’s classic book as a lens, Armand and co-host Giullian Gioiello take live calls and show how real struggles, from tyrannical fathers to fear of love, fit ancient dramatic patterns.

The Rhythm of Your Own Timing January 7, 2015

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Ben Starr, Giullian Gioiello
Category: Aging & Mortality, Identity & The Self

Personal timing, the inner rhythm that governs how we move through life, is more powerful and more invisible than most people realize. Armand DiMele, with co-hosts Giullian Gioiello and Ben Starr, explores how timing shapes acting, romance, aging, and even why grandparents push for grandchildren.

Disarming the Narcissist with Wendy Behary January 6, 2015

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Wendy Behary
Category: Identity & The Self, Love & Romantic Relationships

What does a narcissist actually look like up close, and can you change the dynamic without leaving? Wendy Behary, LCSW, Author of “Disarming the Narcissist,” joins Armand to map the traits (entitlement, demeaning behavior, emotional detachment) and offer real strategies for partners who feel invisible.

Who You Love at Year’s End December 31, 2014

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Ben Starr, Giullian Gioiello
Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Love & Romantic Relationships

New Year’s Eve amplifies the ache of who is or isn’t in your life. Armand DiMele, joined by co-hosts Giullian Gioiello and Ben Starr, examines a Yale study showing people often date out of guilt rather than desire, then unpacks how childhood obligations to a parent or grandparent quietly shape adult romantic choices.

Building Mental Toughness December 30, 2014

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Ben Starr, Giullian Gioiello
Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Personal Growth & Change

Five habits that quietly drain your strength, from offloading blame to living in the future or the past. Armand DiMele, joined by co-hosts Giullian Gioiello and Ben Starr, frames year-end reflection as muscle-building, arguing that awareness of these patterns, repeated often enough, is how real change finally takes hold.

The Face We Show Strangers December 24, 2014

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Anne-Marie, Ben Starr, David Travland, Dr. Joe Ledoux, Giullian Gioiello, Hanara, Patricia Miranda, Roger, Steve
Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Identity & The Self

What we hide behind a first impression reveals more than what we show. Armand DiMele and co-hosts Ben Starr and Giullian Gioiello unpack why people announce what they are not (threatening, needy, angry, afraid) and how every social mask points back to the insecurity underneath it.