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.
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.
Life Lessons: The Best Advice You’ve Ever Received—or Given—and Why
What's the best advice you've ever gotten? Or given? We pose these questions to well-known figures around Maine, as well as to anyone who wants to weigh in, and gain some wisdom about how to approach life. Listen to this PodCast on Maine Public Radio.
Anxiety & Stress Due to COVID-19: How To Cope During These Uncertain Times
With so many unanswerable questions about COVID-19, we are all living in a time of uncertainty, combined with worry over the disease itself, drastic changes in our lifestyles and livelihoods, and a worldwide economic downturn. How do we cope with the anxiety and...
Adulting: Why and How Young People Are Seeking Out Lessons in Basic Life Skills
The term “adulting” refers to learning how to behave as a responsible adult. While it’s often used in a joking way, it’s no joke that many young people today must learn basic daily skills, from writing checks to cooking to dealing with a flat tire. ... Listen to this...
Cancel Culture: How Does This Societal Trend Affect People, For Better or For Worse?
When former President Barack Obama called out "woke" "cancel culture" in a speech last month, social media exploded. Reaction was also swift and passionate in newspaper editorials and on television talk shows... Listen to this podcast.
What Life Balance Really Means and How to Create It
Life balance is a goal many women attorneys strive toward without a solid grasp of its meaning. Popular misconceptions are that it’s about juggling multiple responsibilities with exacting finesse or having personal and professional lives equally weighted like a...
5-Minute Mood Boosters
Beat the blues in a flash with these eight cheer-up techniques.
Living Life Your Way
Amy's top suggestions from her book Life Your Way: Refresh Your Approach to Success and Breathe Easier in a Fast-Paced World can help Baby Boomers reduce stress and lead more balanced lives.
Author Q & A: Amy Wood in the Maine Sunday Telegram
Maine psychologist Amy Wood has written a self-help book that, rather than overpromise, actually empowers the reader. Read more.
Take Back Your Weekend
These days, managing your weekend is like running a marathon at a sprinter’s pace—with a stagger across the finish line on Sunday night. Too many people aren’t enjoying themselves on the weekends. Read this article to learn how to take back your weekend.
How to Get Real Help from Self-help Hype
Real wisdom can be found in overblown antidotes if you take them with a grain or two of salt. The solution is to turn self-help hype into real help by applying common sense to the pumped-up promises. Read three examples of how self-help fluff can become solid counsel.