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Why do so many people keep making the same mistakes in their careers, Relationships, and personal lives, even when they know better?

This week, I sat down with Dr. Larry Waldman, a clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 45 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges.

Over nearly half a century of practice, Larry has worked with children, teens, parents, executives, and couples, uncovering the patterns that quietly shape how we think, act, and relate to others.

In this conversation, he shares the lessons he’s learned from decades of helping people break destructive cycles, overcome fear, and finally move forward in their lives.

As Dr. Waldman explains, one of the biggest barriers people face isn’t intelligence or opportunity, it’s the stories they tell themselves about who they are and what they deserve.

After decades of helping people navigate everything from Marriage struggles to career setbacks, his perspective is clear: most people don’t lack potential—they lack the courage to confront the patterns holding them back.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fear of failure keeps more people stuck than lack of ability
  • Negative self-talk can quietly sabotage success
  • Independence and responsibility are critical lessons for children
  • Many people struggle simply because they never ask for help
  • Success in life requires both skill and self-awareness
  • Relationships thrive when people take ownership of their actions
  • Personal Growth begins when we challenge the stories in our heads

Whether you’re navigating relationships, Parenting, career decisions, or personal growth, this conversation offers decades of Wisdom about the patterns that shape our lives, and how to break free from them.

 I sat down with Dr. Waldman this week, 45 years as a psychologist helping people through marriages, careers, and everything in between. One of the most honest conversations I have had on this show. Worth your time.

Listen here: 🔊Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple 🍎 | Watch on YouTube 📺

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Expert Psychologist: This Is Why You Keep Repeating The Same Mistakes

Originally Published on https://topphoenixpsychologist.com/

Dr. Larry F. Waldman Psychologist-Retired

Dr. Waldman is a recently semi-retired licensed clinical, forensic psychologist in Phoenix, Arizona. He conducted a highly successful private practice of 45 years working with children, teens, parents, couples, and adults in a solution-focused manner. He also consulted with family, personal injury, immigration and estate planning attorneys. His BS in Education/Psychology was from the University of Wisconsin; his MS in School Psychology was at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; his Ph.D. in Educational/School Psychology was earned at Arizona State University; and his Diplomate (ABPP) was received in 2003.

Waldman was the past president of the Maricopa Psychological Society, the Director of Psychological Services for Charter Psychiatric Hospital of Glendale, an “Official Guide” (top expert) on Parenting for SelfGrowth.com and was a Medical Consultant for the Social Security Office in Phoenix. He continues as an adjunct graduate professor in counseling and serves on the professional advisory board of Stepping Stones of Hope, a charitable organization serving children whom have lost a parent. Waldman also was the co-chair of the Early Career Psychologists Committee with the Arizona Psychological Association (AzPA) for five years. He is certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a (senior) fitness specialist and is a yoga instructor, certification in process, offering “yoga for seniors.”

In addition to numerous articles which have been published in the local Phoenix media and in the national press, Waldman has (thus far) written seven books: Who’s Raising Whom? Coping with Your Adolescent; How Come I Love Him But Can’t Live with Him? The Graduate Course You Never Had, 2nd Edition; Too Busy Earning a Living to Make Your Fortune? Overcoming Your Negotiaphobia: Negotiating Through Your Life; and Love Your Child More Than You Hate your Ex.

Dr. Waldman trained as a public speaker and has presented for PESI. His signature presentations are: The Business of Private Practice—The Graduate Course You Never Had and Teaching Parents to Parent. He has made over 150 paid presentations in his career to attorneys, chiropractors, psychologists, family therapists, counselors, social workers, school psychologists and school counselors. To the community Waldman speaks on parenting, marriage, stress, depression and anxiety, wellness, grand parenting and psychotherapy. He also is a seasoned podcast guest. His seminars are organized, practical and entertaining—offering “edutainment.”

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