Terry Schaefer spent his career as a social worker helping people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Then he received his own diagnosis. On The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black introduces us to Terry as he talks about life now and what he anticipates for the future.

Are you waiting for someone else to make things better? On The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black explores what happens when we stop seeing ourselves as victims of our circumstances and begin taking responsibility for our own happiness and well-being.

Why does one mistake suddenly feel like proof that everything is wrong? On The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black examines the dangerous equal signs we create—one failure equals total failure, one disappointment means nobody cares—and how to catch ourselves before we lose it over a cup of ice cream.

When you’re anxious or depressed, helping someone else may be the last thing on your mind—but could it actually help you, too? We look at what research tells us about giving back and mental well-being, along with some easy ways to get involved right here on the Eastern Shore.

Why can saying “no” feel so difficult even when saying “yes” is making you miserable? On The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black explores where people-pleasing comes from, how to recognize it in yourself, and how to begin changing the pattern even when setting limits feels uncomfortable.

Why are bad habits so hard to break even when we know they aren’t helping us? We look at people-pleasing, negative self-talk, too much screen time, saying yes when we mean no, and concrete strategies for finally changing the patterns that keep pulling us back.

On The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black introduces the Gottman Institute's four communication patterns that predict relationship trouble, beginning with criticism—and the healthier alternative.

Can one communication habit quietly damage a relationship? On The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black introduces the Gottman Institute's four communication patterns that predict relationship trouble, beginning with criticism—and the healthier alternative.

How do you protect yourself without becoming hardened? On The Reset, Dr. Maggie Black explores why other people's hurtful behavior often reflects their own struggles—and how to respond with healthy boundaries and compassion.