Mark Goulston, MD

Mark Goulston, MD, business psychiatrist, conflict coach, speaker, former FBI/police hostage negotiation trainer and consultant who works with CEOs and leaders to effectively deal with conflicts. Based in Los Angeles, he is author or coauthor of 10 books including Why Cope When You Can Heal? and Just Listen and the host of the podcast My Wakeup Call. MarkGoulston.com

Effective Ways to Handle Conflict
Family

Effective Ways to Handle Conflict

Mark Goulston, MD | March 5, 2024

Do you run in the other direction when you see a certain neighbor approaching you on the street? Are you…

Let Go of Envy…and Feel Happier

Let Go of Envy…and Feel Happier

Susan Krauss Whitbourne, PhD | October 1, 2021

Envy may be considered one of the seven deadly sins, but it’s actually a perfectly normal, universal emotion. With envy,…

How to Be Less Neurotic
Anxiety

How to Be Less Neurotic

Mark Goulston, MD | May 15, 2021

Neurotic people have a new worry—neuroticism has been linked with an increased risk of pre-dementia. Good news: You can train yourself to worry less. Here’s how…

Watch Out for That Anger…It’s Everywhere—Sarah Hiner Talks to Dr. Mark Goulston

Watch Out for That Anger…It’s Everywhere—Sarah Hiner Talks to Dr. Mark Goulston

Mark Goulston, MD | August 26, 2020

How to protect yourself from the anger that is rampant in society, and even from the anger that maybe within you. Dr. Mark Goulston talks to Sarah Hiner.

Overcoming the PTSD of the Coronavirus Pandemic—Sarah Hiner Talks to Dr. Mark Goulston

Overcoming the PTSD of the Coronavirus Pandemic—Sarah Hiner Talks to Dr. Mark Goulston

Mark Goulston, MD | June 10, 2020

How to overcome the very real emotional trauma we are all experiencing because of the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.

What to Do When a Loved One Is Upset

What to Do When a Loved One Is Upset

Mark Goulston, MD | October 4, 2019

When nothing you say seems to help, try this approach developed by a psychiatrist—targeted empathy—to diffuse tense situations

Adults Get Bullied, Too!

Adults Get Bullied, Too!

Mark Goulston, MD | September 4, 2019

Learn how to stand up and fight back against bullies in the neighborhood, in your social circles—even in the office

How “Anticipatory Pushback” Is Creating Problems for Women in the Business World – with Dr. Mark Goulston

How “Anticipatory Pushback” Is Creating Problems for Women in the Business World – with Dr. Mark Goulston

Mark Goulston, MD | June 26, 2019

The formal recording session had ended, but Dr. Mark Goulston and Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner had a whole lot…

How to Handle a Relationship-Altering Betrayal – with Dr. Mark Goulston

How to Handle a Relationship-Altering Betrayal – with Dr. Mark Goulston

Mark Goulston, MD | March 27, 2019

Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner is joined by prominent psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston, FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer and suicide specialist to talk about trust and betrayal

Dr. Mark Goulston’s Wake-Up Call At The OJ Simpson Trial

Dr. Mark Goulston’s Wake-Up Call At The OJ Simpson Trial

Mark Goulston, MD | January 9, 2019

Listen in as Dr. Mark Goulston recounts the powerful wake-up call he experienced while serving as an adviser to the prosecution during the OJ Simpson trial.

Signs It’s Time to Break Up with a Friend

Signs It’s Time to Break Up with a Friend

Mark Goulston, MD | September 26, 2017

How to know when it’s time to break up with a friend and how to do it right...

Help! My Wife Bores Our Friends!

Help! My Wife Bores Our Friends!

Mark Goulston, MD | December 13, 2016

A reader is embarrassed when his wife talks about trivial topics and bores their friends. Our expert has some pointed advice.

How to Deal with Complainers, Whiners and Pessimists

How to Deal with Complainers, Whiners and Pessimists

Mark Goulston, MD | March 9, 2016

Negativity is contagious. Even if you start off in a good mood, talking to a complainer or pessimist can turn…

8 Ways to Manage the Impossible Person in Your Life

8 Ways to Manage the Impossible Person in Your Life

Mark Goulston, MD | September 21, 2015

Don't Lose Your Cool. Do This... Most people have to deal regularly with at least one irrational person—someone who routinely…

Habits of Happy Couples

Habits of Happy Couples

Mark Goulston, MD | August 9, 2012

Happy couples know that the real relationship begins when the honeymoon is over. Here are the habits of highly happy…