From time to time, Ordinary Life presents all of us with ample opportunities to experience pain and suffering, and it may seem that suffering is the norm in your life. But it need not be so. The Buddhists say that pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. So then why do you suffer so much?

Whereas much of the work of psychology and psychotherapy focuses on addressing the symptoms of human suffering, true healing comes from identifying and addressing the original causes of that suffering: developmental traumas. Through these podcast interviews, listeners will find support and empowerment in identifying the sources of their pain and suffering and then reducing — even eliminating — all suffering in their lives. We will show you that the natural learning style of humans is to repeat anything that happened to you that interfered with your normal development.

-Barry K. Weinhold, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus at The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, where he founded and directed the M. A. Program in Counseling and Human Development. He is a licensed psychologist and the author or co-author of 75 books in psychology. He is the Founder and Co-Director of the Colorado Professional Development Center (CPDC) and the Colorado Institute For Conflict Resolution & Creative Leadership (CICRCL). He also serves as the Clinical Director of CICRCL. He likes to listen to good music and is an avid fly fisherman. Barry has been married to his professional partner, Dr. Janae Weinhold, For 36 years. Between them, they have four children and three grandchildren.

-Patricia Raskin, the host of The Patricia Raskin Show, is a nationally recognized, multi-media radio talk show and podcast host, award-winning producer, speaker, trainer, and author. For over three decades Patricia has been a pioneer and trailblazer for positive media messaging. She has given voice through the airwaves to help people turn obstacles into opportunities and challenges into solutions and has interviewed over 5000 people in her career. Patricia’s programs focusing on positive living have aired on, PBS, NPR, and Cumulus affiliates. The Patricia Raskin Positive Living Show is currently heard on VoiceAmerica.com and iTunes. Patricia has a master's degree in counseling and is a certified coach (CPC), is the author of Success, Your Dream and You and Pathfinding: Seven Principles for Positive Living. She presents workshops, seminars, and keynote talks for organizations and corporations, and businesses nationally.