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Wellness in Today’s World

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“Wellness in Today’s World” with Dr. Debra Kawahara is the space to hear the latest insights in psychology, wellness trends, and everything in between. Hosted by APA President and California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) Associate Dean Dr. Debra Kawahara, each episode explores important topics with thought leaders and health experts. You’ll also hear compelling personal stories from the wellness community and Alliant University. Dr. Kawahara and her guests are ready to be a valuable resource for your mental health and well-being!

Why do so many people feel that they’re never doing enough? In this thought-provoking episode of Wellness in Today’s World, psychiatrist and Guilt Free author Dr. Jennifer Reid explores with host Dr. Debra Kawahara why guilt can become such a persistent burden, particularly for women. She distinguishes between healthy, adaptive guilt and the excessive guilt driven by unrealistic expectations, perfectionism, caregiving roles, and social conditioning. Introducing her “Guilt Equation,” Dr. Reid explains how the gap between expectations and perceived reality fuels chronic self-criticism while offering practical strategies for cultivating self-compassion, setting healthy boundaries, and aligning decisions with personal values. The conversation ultimately reframes guilt not as an individual failing, but as a shared experience shaped by culture—one that can be transformed through awareness, community, and intentional change.

About Dr. Debra Kawahara

Debra M. Kawahara, PhD, is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and a Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant University. She earned her BA in psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from CSPP with a focus on multicultural and community psychology. In 2025, she became the first Asian American woman and the first Japanese American to serve as APA President.

About CSPP

Founded in 1969 as one of the nation’s first free-standing schools of professional psychology, CSPP has educated thousands of students who are now working professionals in clinical psychology, couples and family therapy, social work, and organizational psychology. Our degree programs prepare the next generation of mental health professionals and advocates to help improve access to quality care in every community.

CSPP is also well known for our powerful connections to the field of psychology and highly regarded faculty and alumni, both past and present. CSPP has a legacy of academic excellence and supporting a multicultural, diverse culture.

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