Brad Sachs

Disagreements over money can ruin romantic relationships and inject stresses into family life. Why does money have such a powerful hold on our emotions, and what are some of the best ways to talk about money with those we love? Columbia-based psychologist Brad Sachs shares tips on balancing financial troubles and relationships. 

The holidays are an emotional time, with expectations running high for many and low for others, bringing on feelings of anxiety, disappointment, even depression. Beyond the holidays, human expectations often present hazards. If too high, they can be overwhelming or oppressive. Keeping expectations low, commonly advised, can be problematic, too. Columbia-based psychologist Brad Sachs has some advice on establishing realistic expectations for ourselves and others, and responding well when we, or they, fail to meet them. Original airdate 12/6/12

The holidays are an emotional time, with expectations running high for many and low for others, bringing on feelings of anxiety, disappointment, even depression. Beyond the holidays, human expectations often present hazards. If too high, they can be overwhelming or oppressive. Keeping expectations low, commonly advised, can be problematic, too. Columbia-based psychologist Brad Sachs has some advice on establishing realistic expectations for ourselves and others, and responding well when we, or they, fail to meet them.

From day one, parents have high hopes for their kids. They want them to sleep through the night, turn into cheerful, well-adjusted toddlers; bright, attentive well-rounded students or great athletes; then college standouts who become brain surgeons, NFL stars, or Supreme Court justices. Unfortunately, most of us have kids who disappoint us in many ways – they may be surly, rebellious, inattentive students or couch potatoes more interested in their iPods and video games than reading, sports or academics. The result is constant conflict with their parents.

From day one, parents have high hopes for their kdis. They want them to sleep through the night, turn into cheerful, well-adjusted toddlers; bright, attentive well-rounded students or great athletes; then college standouts who become brain surgeons, NFL stars, or Supreme Court justices. Unfortunately, most of us have kids who disappoint us in many ways – they may be surly, rebellious, inattentive students or couch potatoes more interested in their iPods and video games than reading, sports or academics. The result is constant conflict with their parents.

There was a day when young people graduated from college, got a job and left home to get on with their lives. Unfortunately, they're more likely to hang around these days, according to psychologist Brad Sachs. He'll discuss this trend and his new book, Emptying the Nest: Launching Your Young Adult Toward Success and Self Reliance. (REBROADCAST)