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Join Clinical Psychologist Dr. Oren Amitay and Registered Psychotherapist Malini Ondrovcik each week as they tackle hot-button issues from every angle. With sharp clinical insights, lived experience, and a bit of out-of-the-box thinking, Malini and Oren dive deep into today’s social and psychological trends, leaving you ready to form your own take. Malini runs a multidisciplinary clinic and specializes in trauma, ADHD, anxiety, chronic pain, and more, with a strong focus on culturally competent care. She’s worked extensively with first responders and even serves as an expert witness in trauma cases. Dr. Amitay brings nearly 30 years of expertise in therapy, assessment, and university lecturing, focusing on mood, personality, and relationship issues. He’s a frequent expert witness, well-versed in psychological evaluations, and has a few academic publications under his belt. Get ready for lively discussions, and insightful perspectives.
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Signup to Generate a PitchJoin Clinical Psychologist Dr. Oren Amitay and Registered Psychotherapist Malini Ondrovcik each week as they tackle hot-button issues from every angle. With sharp clinical insights, lived experience, and a bit of out-of-the-box thinking, Malini and Oren dive deep into today’s social and psychological trends, leaving you ready to form your own take.
Recent episodes include "The 5 Stages of Grief Are Wrong | Thomas Attig on Life After Loss" (15 July 2026, 48 minutes), "Social Media Turned Bullying Into Content" (9 April 2026, 25 minutes), and "Is Healthy Masculinity Even Possible Anymore?" (25 March 2026, 44 minutes).
Awake at the Wheel publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 107 episodes.
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The strongest fits for Awake at the Wheel are Therapists & Other Health Practitioners. Awake at the Wheel has an education audience and around 1,100 subscribers on YouTube.
Awake at the Wheel is an education show with 107 episodes published.
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Episode #105
What if grief is not something you “get over,” complete, or bring to closure? Applied philosopher and grief scholar Thomas Attig joins Malini Ondrovcik and Dr. Oren Amitay to challenge some of our most common...
Episode #104
<p>In this episode, Malini and Dr. Amitay delve into the alarming rise of the "flip the camera" trend, a form of online bullying that blends in-person humiliation with digital permanence. They explore how this behavior...
Episode #103
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 103<br/><br/>In this episode, Malini Ondrovcik and Dr. Oren Amitay unpack the confusing and often damaging messages men receive about masculinity, sexuality, hygiene, and emotional expression...
Episode #102
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 102<br/><br/>In this episode of Awake at the Wheel, Dr. Oren Amitay and Malini Ondrovcik are joined by Dr. Dina McMillan—social psychologist, author, and expert on abuse dynamics—to discuss an...
Episode #101
<p>Are you curious about why Canada's youth are reporting unprecedented levels of unhappiness? In this episode, we explore the societal, economic, and cultural factors influencing mental well-being, and discuss...
Episode #100
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 100<br/><br/>In this episode, Malini Ondrovcik and Doc Amitay discuss the challenges faced by the sandwich generation, who are balancing caregiving for both their children and aging parents...
Episode #99
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 99<br/><br/>In this episode, Malini Ondrovcik and Doc Amitay explore how perspective shapes our experience of the world — and why black-and-white thinking can intensify stress, conflict, and...
Episode #98
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 98<br/><br/>In this episode, Malini Ondrovcik and Dr. Oren Amitay dive into the rise of “FAFO” (F*ck Around and Find Out) parenting and how it stacks up against gentle parenting. We talk about...
Episode #97
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 97<br/><br/>In this episode of Awake at the Wheel, we dive into the messy, fascinating question: Can AI ever really replace a human therapist? Using tools like ChatGPT as a jumping-off point...
Episode #96
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 96<br/><br/>Ontario is considering cutting back training and supervision for psychologists. That may open doors, but at what cost? Dr. Oren Amitay and Malini Ondrovcik examine the data logic...
Episode #95
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 95<br/><br/>In this episode of Awake at the Wheel, Malini and Oren engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Eric Kaufmann, a professor of politics at the University of Buckingham. They...
Episode #94
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 94<br/><br/>In this episode of Awake at the Wheel, host Malini Ondrovcik engages with Lynn Chadwick and Michelle Mackness, advocates for detransitioners. They discuss the complexities...
Episode #93
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 93<br/><br/>In this compelling episode of "Awake at the Wheel," hosts Malini Ondrovcik and Dr. Oren Amitay delve into the complex world of gender ideology and medicine with guest Mia Hughes, a...
Episode #92
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Episode #91
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 91<br/><br/>In this thought-provoking episode of "Awake at the Wheel," hosts Malini Ondrovcik and Dr. Oren Amitay delve into the complex world of social justice messaging and its influence on...
Episode #90
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 90<br/><br/>In this episode of "Awake at the Wheel," we delve into the complexities of addressing controversial topics in education. Join us as we explore the story of Matthew Mastronardi, a...
Episode #89
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 89<br/><br/>In this episode, Brittany Rastsmith discusses the psychological traits that contribute to successful entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of grit, resilience, and intrinsic...
Episode #88
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 88<br/><br/>In this conversation, Malini Ondrovcik and Melanie Bennett discuss the significant changes occurring in the education system, particularly in Ontario. They explore the implications...
Episode #87
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 87<br/><br/>In this conversation, Helen Pluckrose discusses her journey as a liberal humanist, her involvement in the Grievance Studies Affair, and the implications of social justice...
Episode #86
<p>Awake at the Wheel | Ep 86<br/><br/>In Part 2 of our conversation with journalist Barbara Kay, we take a deep dive into one of her most provocative topics: the intersection of pit bull advocacy, public safety, and...
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