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

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…

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.

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…

What to Say to a Jerk

What to Say to a Jerk

Mark Goulston, MD | August 8, 2012

The one word that will stop him in his tracks (and other tricks to get toxic people out of your…