When East Meets West

By Peter Economou, Ph.D. and Nikki Rubin, Psy.D.

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East coast psychologist Peter Economou, Ph.D. and West coast psychologist Nikki Rubin, Psy.D. discuss the relationship between ancient Eastern spiritual practices and modern Western behavioral science with practical takeaways for everyone. Learn more at www.wheneastmeetswest.com


Episode Date
REWIND Becoming Human-First: Howard Spector's Simple Practice Journey
Apr 29, 2025
REWIND Worry vs. Rumination: The Covert Behaviors We All Do
Apr 22, 2025
REWIND Existentialism Meets Behaviorism: Finding Meaning in a Finite Life
Apr 15, 2025
REWIND Sex, Connection, and the Human Experience
Apr 08, 2025
REWIND Into Where East Meets West: Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin
Apr 01, 2025
S4E30 The Five-Year Evolution of a Friendship turned Podcast
Mar 25, 2025
S4E29 Youth vs. Youthfulness
Mar 18, 2025
S4E28 Branding Discomfort: When Authenticity Meets Visual Identity
Mar 11, 2025
S4E27 Exploring Koans and Spiritual Wisdom Across Cultures
Feb 25, 2025
S4E26 OCD Awareness: Beyond the Stereotypes
Feb 18, 2025
S4E25 Understanding Memory: Strengths, Failures, and Resilience
Feb 11, 2025
S4E24 Resilience in the Aftermath: Healing Collective Trauma in Los Angeles
Feb 04, 2025
S4E23 The Art of Friend Dating in Modern Times
Jan 28, 2025
S4E22 The First of Four Noble Truths: Suffering and Peace
Jan 21, 2025
S4E21 Midlife Crisis or Mindful Transformation: Understanding Change
Jan 14, 2025
S4E20 Introspection and Growth in the New Year
Jan 07, 2025
S4E19 Stress-Free Tips for a Fulfilling Holiday Season
Dec 10, 2024
S4E18 The Power of a Nuanced Mindset
Dec 03, 2024
S4E17 Rethinking Thankfulness in Holiday Times
Nov 26, 2024
S4E16 Breaking Free from Tradition: A Path to Joy
Nov 19, 2024
S4E15 Embracing Discomfort: Coping with Post-Election Reflections
Nov 12, 2024
S4E14 Balancing Screen Time and Serenity
Nov 05, 2024
S4E13 Embracing Life's Roadblocks: Building Resilience Amidst Life’s Chaos
Oct 29, 2024
S4E12 The Evolving Nature of Wisdom and Insight
Oct 22, 2024
S4E11 East Versus the West: Baseball Edition
Oct 15, 2024
S4E10 Unraveling ADHD: Beyond Distractions and Misconceptions
Oct 08, 2024
S4E9 Finding Peace Through Letting Go: Embracing Mindfulness and Emotional Freedom
Oct 01, 2024
S4E8 Emotional Contagion: Navigating Collective Moods and Personal Autonomy
Sep 24, 2024
S4E7 Mastering the Maze: Overcoming Overwhelm in Decision-Making
Sep 17, 2024
S4E6 Breaking Stigmas: Athletes and Mental Wellness
Sep 10, 2024
S4E5 Paths to Personal Growth: The Differences Between Coaching and Therapy
Sep 03, 2024
S4E6 Letting Go of Knowing the Outcome: Identifying Imaginary Information
Aug 27, 2024
S4E3 Exploring the Thin Line Between Secrecy and Privacy
Aug 20, 2024
S4E2 The Multifaceted Nature of Intimacy: Beyond Romantic Relationships
Aug 13, 2024
S4E1 Balancing Life and Work in a Hectic World: How to Interact with Busyness
Aug 08, 2024
S3E20 Ted Lasso
Jul 21, 2023
S3E19 Private Practice and Finding a Therapist
Jul 14, 2023
S3E18 Liberation
Jun 30, 2023
S3E17 Distress Tolerance
Jun 16, 2023
S3E16 Delusions and Illusions
Jun 09, 2023
S3E15 Distraction
Jun 02, 2023
S3E14_Performance Psychology
May 26, 2023
S3E13_Renewal
May 19, 2023
S3E12_Resilience
May 12, 2023
S3E11_Panic
May 05, 2023
S3E10_Self Growth
Apr 28, 2023
S3E9_Connection
Apr 21, 2023
S3E8_Anger
Apr 14, 2023
S3E7_Retreats
Apr 07, 2023
S3E6_The Return
Mar 29, 2023
S3E5 Self Care Hiatus
Apr 21, 2022
S3E3_The Rules Dilemma
Feb 03, 2022
S3E2_Thich Naht Hanh
Jan 21, 2022
S3E1
Jan 08, 2022
S2E37 Resolutions Season 2 Finale
Dec 29, 2021
S2E36_The Heart Sutra
Dec 01, 2021
S2E35_Perspective Taking
Nov 24, 2021
S2E34_Honoring the Father of Cognitive Therapy, Dr. Aaron T. Beck
Nov 17, 2021
S2E33_Risk Taking
Nov 10, 2021
S2E32_Authenticity
Nov 03, 2021
S2E31_Avoidance
Oct 27, 2021
S2E29_Music
Oct 20, 2021
S2E30_Worry and Rumination
Oct 13, 2021
S2E29_Koans in Buddhism
Oct 07, 2021
S2E28_Multi-tasking
Sep 29, 2021
S2E27_Sadness
Sep 20, 2021
S2E26_Love
Jul 28, 2021
S2_Bonus3_Toxic Masculinity with Jean Semelfort, MA, LPC
Jul 21, 2021
S2E25_Emotion Regulation
Jul 14, 2021
S2E24_Video Games
Jul 07, 2021
S2E23_The Problem with Freud
Jun 30, 2021
S2E22_Health Anxiety
Jun 22, 2021
S2E21_Compromise
Jun 16, 2021
S2E20_Guilt
Jun 09, 2021
S2E19_East vs. West
Jun 02, 2021
S2E18_Curiosity
May 26, 2021
S2E17_Enlightenment
May 19, 2021
S2E16_Intuition
May 12, 2021
S2E15_Boundaries
May 05, 2021
S2E14_Values
Apr 28, 2021
S2E13_Adjusting
Apr 21, 2021
S2E12_Trigger Warnings
Apr 14, 2021
S2E11_Flexibility and Freedom
Apr 07, 2021
S2E10_The Middle Path
Mar 31, 2021
S2E9_The Brain vs. The Mind
Mar 24, 2021
S2_Bonus2_Entrepreneurship with Empathy with Howard Spector, CEO
Mar 22, 2021
S2E8_Grief
Mar 17, 2021
S2E7_Screen Fatigue
Mar 10, 2021
S2E6_Understanding Judgments
Mar 03, 2021
S2E5_Motivation vs. Willingness
Feb 24, 2021
S2_Bonus1_Disordered Eating with Danielle Keenan-Miller, Ph.D.
Feb 19, 2021
S2E4_Sex and Human Connection
Feb 17, 2021
S2E3_Cancel Culture
Feb 10, 2021
S2E2_Beginner’s Mind
Feb 03, 2021
S2E1_Change
Jan 27, 2021
S1E34_Season 1 2020 Finale
Dec 30, 2020
S1E33_Radical Acceptance Part 2
Dec 24, 2020
S1E32_Behaviorism is Everywhere
Dec 14, 2020
S1E31_Dogs and Well-being
Dec 02, 2020
S1E30_Humor
Nov 25, 2020
S1E29_Isolation and Quarantine
Nov 18, 2020
S1E28_Individualism and Politics
Nov 09, 2020
S1E27_Election Stress Disorder
Nov 03, 2020
S1E26_Toxic Positivity
Oct 28, 2020
S1E25_Entitlement
Oct 21, 2020
S1E24_Stress
Oct 14, 2020
S1_Bonus_Existentialism and Behaviorism with Robyn Walser, Ph.D.
Oct 09, 2020
S1E23_Polarization and Dialectics
Oct 07, 2020
S1E22_Social Inequities
Oct 01, 2020
S1E21_Control and Behavior
Sep 23, 2020
S1E20_Postpartum Challenges
Sep 16, 2020
S1E19_Social Media
Sep 03, 2020
S1E18_Spirituality
Aug 26, 2020
S1E17_Uncertainty
Aug 19, 2020
S1E16_Sport Psychology and COVID
Aug 12, 2020
S1E15_Gratitude
Aug 03, 2020
S1E14_Self-Criticism
Jul 31, 2020
S1E13_Calm
Jul 30, 2020
S1E12_Anxiety
Jul 28, 2020
S1E11_Be Present, Be Brave
Jul 23, 2020
S1E10_Righteousness and Rigidity
Jul 22, 2020
S1E9_Communication
Jul 18, 2020
S1E8_Compassion
Jul 17, 2020
S1E7_Vulnerability
Jul 16, 2020
S1E6_Perfectionism
Jul 15, 2020
S1E5_Meditation
Jul 13, 2020
S1E4_Race and Power
Jul 09, 2020
S1E3_Coping
Jul 09, 2020
S1E2_Acceptance
Jul 08, 2020
S1E1_Introducing the Docs of WEMW
Jul 08, 2020
S1_Trailer
Jul 01, 2020