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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.

The History and Purpose of Emotions January 19, 2010

Host: Armand DiMele

Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Personal Growth & Change

Every emotion has a full personal history, and the ones missing from your parents reveal as much as the ones present. Armand DiMele maps the six basic emotions, then introduces newer candidates like elevation, interest, and pride, exploring their physiological roots and social purpose. Callers from Haitian immigrant families reflect on inherited emotional suppression.

Why We Refuse to Ask for Help Undated

Host: Armand DiMele

Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Personal Growth & Change

Most people would rather struggle alone than ask for help, and Armand DiMele digs into why. Drawing on Jung’s archetype of the beggar, he traces the fear of asking to three roots: surrender of control, shame of appearing flawed, and the deep belief that no one is truly there for you. Callers bring the ideas to life.