Amy In The News
Explore radio programs, podcasts, videos, and articles featuring Dr. Amy Wood.
Dr. Wood’s work and expert insights have been featured by a range of respected media outlets, including Parade Magazine, Woman’s Day, Mainebiz, Maine Public, and New England Psychologist, reflecting her national and regional influence on mental health and professional development.
In the Spotlight
Interviews featuring Dr. Amy Wood’s insights on success, stress, and personal growth.
Maine Public Radio’s Maine Calling
In this interview from her popular MaineCalling series on resilience, Dr. Amy Wood shares expert insight on the root causes of burnout and practical strategies for managing chronic stress in today’s demanding world.
ABA’s Modern Law Library Podcast
Dr. Wood shares how attorneys can apply the mindset, habits, and support systems of top athletes to perform at their peak—both in and out of the courtroom.
Mastering Focus and Attention in the Legal Profession
Why is sustained attention crucial for attorneys in the legal profession? Attorneys require sustained attention due to the high stakes involved in their work. Focus is essential amidst numerous distractions, making it a valuable skill. However, constant interruptions...
Why Big Goals Fail Without Small Steps
Why do smart, driven attorneys often get stuck when trying to change their goals? Attorneys are typically ambitious individuals with great goals, such as making partner or improving relationships. The issue lies in how they approach accomplishing these goals. Without...
Making the Cut in the Legal Profession
Why is the traditional definition of "making the cut" in the legal profession so focused on overworking and neglecting self-care? The traditional view of "making the cut" in law involves glorifying overworking, sacrificing sleep, and using destructive coping...
Introduction to Lawyer Like an Athlete Podcast
What prompted you to transition from a corporate career to psychology and focus on high-achieving professionals? Amy shifted careers after observing the health issues prevalent among successful individuals in her corporate environment. Determined to maintain ambition...
Life With No Smart Phone
Dr. Wood speaks with the author of the new book Unplug about smartphone addiction and how to overcome it. They offer great tips on how to have a more rewarding -- and less overwhelming -- relationship with your phone. Listen to this MaineCalling episode right here.
How to Listen Better
Listen as Dr. Wood participates in a panel discussion on the importance of listening. How do we really listen to what others are saying? It’s not just a person-to-person matter—organizations and companies are focusing more on listening to employees or customers to...
Anger & How to Manage It
Anger seems to be more pervasive in our society today. It can be attributed to our polarized national climate as well as problems at the interpersonal level. Listen as Dr. Wood discusses how to understand the causes of anger, and how to better manage this difficult...
Startup stress: Frank talk from Maine entrepreneurs navigating business ownership’s mental strains
Amy shares her insights on how entrepreneurs can manage stress, set boundaries, and build healthier work-life balance in this Mainebiz feature on the mental health challenges of business ownership. Read this article on Mainebiz.
‘Water cooler talk’ takes a new turn: How hybrid work is changing Maine’s workplace communication.
Read this article on Mainebiz.
What causes burnout, what the signs are, and what to do to reduce the strain in your life
Amy offers expert insight into the psychological impact of hybrid work in this Mainebiz article exploring how Maine professionals are navigating the new era of remote and in-office collaboration. This show is part of our year-long series on resilience, airing the...
Total Maine with Steve Minich
In this episode of "Total Maine with Steve Minich," a psychologist [Dr. Amy Wood] offers some simple advice on how to keep your New Year's resolution. Watch this Interview on WMTW8
What does it mean to be resilient, and how do you cultivate it in the face of difficult times?
This show is the first in our series of shows about resilience in the face of difficult times. What resilience is, what components it involves, and why it’s essential in a fast-moving, high-pressure culture, particularly during a pandemic. Listen to this Podcast on...
Want To Be Happier? Admit Your Anger
There’s plenty to be mad about as an attorney – too much work, not enough support, lack of control over the court system. That’s not to mention the broader issues of disease, abuse, and prejudice, for starters. Read this article in the Maine Bar Journal.
Helping clients uncover emotional intelligence is key to therapist’s work
At the base of everything that a therapist does, helping patients to reach a level of emotional balance is key. There may be many modalities used in the therapy room, from CBT to psychodynamic therapy, but the bottom line is to help clients get there. Read this...
The value of connection in our lives
Singer-songwriter Noel Paul Stookey, NPR host Diane Rehm, Maine CDC director Nirav Shah and psychologist Amy Wood discuss why human connection is so important—especially in light of the pandemic. Listen to this Podcast on Maine Public
Living in the Moment: A Realistic Approach for Your Life
This concept of living in the moment is a mirage, a panacea, and an intangible goal that many attorneys – and adults in general – long to achieve as the ultimate remedy to stress. Read this article in the Maine Bar Journal.
How To Feel in Control When Things Are Out of Control
One of my favorite quotes goes something like, “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Read this article from the Maine Bar Journal.
Navigating Negativity: An Optimistic Approach
...vividly picture your dreams, fiercely affirm your deservedness, and your desires will manifest. Read this article from the Maine Bar Journal.
Sensible Multitasking: The Smart Way to Get More Done in Less Time
Imagine there’s no pandemic and you’re sitting in a restaurant booth enjoying lunch and catching up with a close friend you haven’t seen in a while. You lean in closer as your friend begins to update you on a pressing personal problem, and just then you hear someone...
Living in the Moment: A Realistic Approach for Your Life
I need to start living in the moment. If I had a dime for every time I’ve heard a wiped out, overextended attorney client say that to me, I’d be the wealthiest psychologist this side of the Mississippi. Read this article from the Maine Bar Journal.