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Dr. Debra Mandel Discusses the Importance of Family Connection – Even Though It Can Be Difficult

The author of Sassy & Rude: Her New Attitude discusses what motivated her to write, and how she understands how relating to family can be tough. We see it every day these days. Families getting torn apart by little things, from personal decisions (like marriage or announcing that someone is gay or bi-sexual) to sudden changes that have everyone on edge (like a large inheritance). But relating to family is quite important right now. Even though differences … Read more

New Year – New You? Creating Successful Resolutions

Dr. Debra Mandel, author of the new book Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude, provides some helpful tips on how to set realistic goals for 2024.

Many of us get super excited and motivated toward the end of the year, making promises to ourselves and others for long lasting change in the year to come. And some start out with a bang. But more often for most of us, by the end of January or somewhere in February our momentum peters out and we find ourselves back in the same rut with the same old patterns.

Dr. Debra Mandel understands this. An upbeat and compassionate psychologist, and author of five books including her new book, Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude, Dr. Mandel has expertise in improving relationships, depression, anxiety and general life concerns. Let her your audience learn how to create manageable resolutions and expectations to achieve real success in efforts at self-improvement.

Dr. Mandel joins us now to provide some helpful advice on creating and succeeding with our resolutions and bringing in a positive outlook for the New Year, as well as discuss her new book.

Q&A:

  1. Name some examples of unrealistic resolutions people often make and how to make those more workable. For example, dropping 10 pounds, quitting drinking or smoking, becoming a better friend, working less overtime etc.? 
  2. How can we create realistic, achievable goals?
  3. How can we measure our success?
  4. What types of psychological or emotional conditions interfere with achieving these goals?
  5. Is it better to make our resolutions quietly to ourselves or to share with others for inspiration?
  6. How can we recharge our batteries to get back on track?
  7. What are the post-holiday blues? Do you have some tips that would help people prevent or beat the blues?
  8. If you experienced any rifts in your close personal relationships before or during the holidays—what can you do to mend them? And what if you were the one who acted inappropriately? 
  9. Mandel has written a number of books based around scenarios such as these. Her latest book, Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude, is doing quite well and takes a closer look at how to relate with adult daughters, and the “tough love” approach needed to mend those fences. How can mothers and daughter use the new year as motivation to build a better relationship? 
  10. Your main theme in the book is for people to understand where they have control and where they don’t and about personal accountability. Can you explain more? And while your target readers are mothers and daughter, and can these concepts apply to other close personal relationships? (e.g. father son or daughter, mother/son, intimate partners?)
  11. Where can we learn more about you, your psychology practice, and your books?

You can visit my official website here, and purchase my latest book, Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude, over at Amazon.

About Dr. Debra Mandel

Dr. Debra, author of five books, including Dump That Chump and Your Boss is Not Your Mother, has been featured on multiple national television and radio shows as a relationship expert, and has co-hosted her own podcast achieving over a million listeners. Whether in print, on-air, or in her office, Dr. Debra delivers her message that it’s never too late to over- come adversity and learn to thrive.

Her latest book, Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude, is available on Amazon, as well as other retailers.

CONTACT: Jerry McGlothlin, 919-437-0001 or geraldmcg@outlook.com.

Beating the Post-Holiday Blues (Guest: Dr. Debra Mandel)

Dr. Debra Mandel, author of the new book Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude, provides some helpful tips to get over the post-holiday doldrums. With the end of the holidays fast approaching—many people find themselves dreading going back to the day-to-day grind, even if they experienced stress over the holidays. Some can become depressed, anxious, and feel a sense of lack of purpose. Dr. Debra Mandel understands this. An upbeat and compassionate psychologist, Mandel has written … Read more

What Are Some Tips To Help Overcome Rough Situations With Families During the Holidays? (Guest: Dr. Debra Mandel)

Dr. Debra Mandel, author of the new book Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude, provides some helpful tips to get over the holiday doldrums. While the holidays can bring out a mood of festivity in most people, it can also…bring out the worst. This is mainly due to stress, which can come from pretty much anywhere these days. Whether it’s something that’s happening in the world, or just general tension within a family or friend circles, … Read more

Dr. Debra Mandel Discusses Finding That Connection With Your Daughter For the Holidays

The author of Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude discusses how to approach connection, especially in a stressful holiday season. The holidays can usually bring out the best in people. But there’s also a good amount of stress, especially when it comes to family. For instance, daughters. They can sometimes go through situations where it’s hard to relate to a mother or father, leaving hurt feelings and that notion that you just aren’t doing enough. As a … Read more

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