The Bob Zima Radio Showgram

Bob Zima
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Welcome to The Bob Zima Radio Showgram — located somewhere between common sense and complete chaos. Hosted by Bob Zima, a longtime radio guy, licensed counselor, author, speaker, Second City-trained comedian, two-time open-heart surgery survivor, and self-proclaimed Frequent Flyer to Hell and Back, the Showgram is an entertaining and educational exploration of this strange, messy, funny, painful, and occasionally magnificent experience we call life. Through personal stories, irreverent humor, practical psychology, unforgettable characters, and lessons earned from both professional experience and personal trips to hell and back, Bob explores relationships, anger, conflict, grief, resilience, addiction, recovery, aging, marriage, mental wellness, and the everyday absurdities that make us human. You may even hear from some unusual visitors along the way, including Bobby Corona, the Karaoke Counselor; Pablo Palmetto, the Pastor of Disaster; and Dr. Bite, who are always ready to offer their own questionable wisdom and unsolicited opinions. This isn't a lecture. It isn't a therapy session. And it definitely isn't another overly polished and produced self-help podcast pretending that life can be fixed in five easy steps.

Episodes

  1. Oct 16

    Explosive IED / Conflict Resolution / Expressing Anger

    In this episode of The Bob Zima Radio Showgram, Bob takes an honest and entertaining look at The new DSM-5 diagnosis of intermittent explosive disorder. Bobby vinyl joins the show and discusses what is needed for couples to resolve conflict. and finally bomb closes the show with a discussion of how to express what fuels and drives your anger in a healthier, more efficient and effective manner.  Drawing from his experience as a licensed clinical professional counselor—and as a Frequent Flyer to Hell and Back—Bob explores The difference between a bipolar diagnosis and that of intermittent explosive disorder and how Bob typically begins treatment and the goals of treatment. And Bob shares practical strategies for  resolving conflict in a relationship in a collaborative and empathetic way and also how to articulate what is creating the emotional and physiological responses that drive anger in an effort to avoid the negative outcomes that come from anger behaviors. You’ll discover: Why the American Psychological Association created the diagnosis of intermittent explosive disorder.How to begin to find alignment with another and close the gap between your expectations in an effort to reduce conflict.How to verbalize what is creating the hurt and fear that ultimately drive your anger behaviors and leave you with negative outcomes.No jargon. No fluff. Just candid conversation, practical insight, a little humor, and another tale about navigating the occasionally turbulent flight called life. Listen, subscribe, and share at www.thebobzimaradioshowgram.com. The Bob Zima Radio Showgram is produced by Bob Zima Counseling and Media, PLLC. This program is educational and informational and is not a substitute for counseling, medical care, or other professional services. Home Web Page | X | Facebook | Linked In | Healing Your Anger

  2. Oct 11

    Achieving a Goal / Mental Wellness Plan / Curiosity & Gratitude

    In this episode of The Bob Zima Radio Showgram, Bob takes an honest and entertaining look at the power of setting a goal and achieving it, the need to create a plan if you want to develop psychological fitness skills and live a mentally well balanced life, and how curiosity and gratitude improve relationships.  Drawing from his experience as a licensed clinical professional counselor—and as a Frequent Flyer to Hell and Back—Bob explores Why it is important to establish goals, create an action plan, implement that action plan, monitor that plan, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Bob also talks about how curiosity and gratitude can create space and Grace and almost every relationship leading to Greater attraction, connectivity and intimacy. And Bob shares practical strategies for ensuring that your life is constantly being fed novelty as this is an important psychological fitness strategy needed to maintain our own mental well-being. You’ll discover: Why setting goals and creating action plans are critical.How you need multiple tools to create a mental wellness and psychological Fitness action plan.Why curiosity and gratitude are two of the most important things to give your relationships.No jargon. No fluff. Just candid conversation, practical insight, a little humor, and another tale about navigating the occasionally turbulent flight called life. Listen, subscribe, and share at www.thebobzimaradioshowgram.com. The Bob Zima Radio Showgram is produced by Bob Zima Counseling and Media, PLLC. This program is educational and informational and is not a substitute for counseling, medical care, or other professional services.   Home Web Page | X | Facebook | Linked In | Healing Your Anger

  3. Sep 26

    Hurt & Fear Drive Anger / Can Anger Be Healthy? / Why We Argue About The Same Thing

    In this episode of The Bob Zima Radio Showgram, Bob takes an honest and entertaining look at How hurt and fear drive anger, whether or not anger can be healthy and effective, and why we always argue about the same things. Drawing from his experience as a licensed clinical professional counselor—and as a Frequent Flyer to Hell and Back—Bob explores How to change Behavior by understanding how hurt and fear are first created, how being angry can be healthy and effective and that depends on the outcome and how to find resolutions so we don't stay on the conflict Merry-Go-Round. And Bob shares practical strategies for How to cope, problem solve, and communicate effectively to  improve the quality of our life. You’ll discover: How hurt and fear are expressed via anger behaviors.How to measure if our behaviors are healthy and effective.How to stop arguing about the same thing over and over again.No jargon. No fluff. Just candid conversation, practical insight, a little humor, and another tale about navigating the occasionally turbulent flight called life. Listen, subscribe, and share at www.thebobzimaradioshowgram.com. The Bob Zima Radio Showgram is produced by Bob Zima Counseling and Media, PLLC. This program is educational and informational and is not a substitute for counseling, medical care, or other professional services. Home Web Page | X | Facebook | Linked In | Healing Your Anger

  4. Sep 17

    When Other People's BS Impacts Us

    What happens when other people’s BS impacts our lives? In this episode of The Bob Zima Radio Showgram, Bob takes an honest and entertaining look at How to respond when other people's laziness, stupidity, and incompetence creates a distraction or A disruption in our lives. Drawing from his experience as a licensed clinical professional counselor—and as a Frequent Flyer to Hell and Back—Bob explores how to respond for your own benefit, and sometimes for the relationships benefit, when you are suddenly showered with frustration and annoyance due to someone else's choices. And Bob shares practical strategies for How to cope, problem solve, and communicate effectively to reduce anxiety and guilt. You’ll discover: The I, Me, and My technique for advocating for yourself (YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/c6Sj-I-nfpA)How the F-YOU technique saves your relationship (YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/Ayn8VUpQlKo)Having a plan and using these techniques is a strategy to avoid conflict and guilt.No jargon. No fluff. Just candid conversation, practical insight, a little humor, and another tale about navigating the occasionally turbulent flight called life. Listen, subscribe, and share at www.thebobzimaradioshowgram.com. The Bob Zima Radio Showgram is produced by Bob Zima Counseling and Media, PLLC. This program is educational and informational and is not a substitute for counseling, medical care, or other professional services. Home Web Page | X | Facebook | Linked In | Healing Your Anger

  5. Sep 6

    Healing Means Moving From Why to How / Why Do I Get So Angry So Quickly

    What happens when drama strikes and we need to move from WHAT & WHY to HOW? Also, WHY do I get SO angry SO quickly In this episode of The Bob Zima Radio Showgram, Bob takes an honest and entertaining look at moving from what and why to how is critical for healing. In addition, Bobby Vinyl makes an appearance. Bob also discusses why people can get so angry so quickly. Drawing from his experience as a licensed clinical professional counselor—and as a Frequent Flyer to Hell and Back—Bob explores grief, healing and anger and shares practical strategies for coping, communicating and problem solving. You’ll discover: Healing Means Moving from What/Why to How.Why You Can Get So Angry So QuicklyHow to Start Healing Your AngerNo jargon. No fluff. Just candid conversation, practical insight, a little humor, and another tale about navigating the occasionally turbulent flight called life. Listen, subscribe, and share at www.thebobzimaradioshowgram.com. The Bob Zima Radio Showgram is produced by Bob Zima Counseling and Media, PLLC. This program is educational and informational and is not a substitute for counseling, medical care, or other professional services.  Home Web Page | X | Facebook | Linked In | Healing Your Anger

  6. Sep 2

    Why Do I Get Angry SO Quickly

    Bob Zima explores what happens between a triggering event and an angry reaction—and how your beliefs, interpretations, hurt, and fear can accelerate the process. No jargon. No fluff. Just straight talk and practical strategies for calming the storm that drives anger.  Home Web Page | X | Facebook | Linked In | Healing Your Anger

    Why Do I Get Angry SO Quickly

  7. Aug 30

    Meet Mr. Bob Zima, Your Host

    Bob Zima—a counselor, storyteller, and Frequent Flyer to Hell & Back—takes another humorous and honest look at the messy business of being human. In this episode, Bob explores moving from "why to how" is a serious indicator of healing and just why he became a counselor. Expect personal stories, practical strategies, straight talk, and absolutely no psychological mumbo-jumbo. No jargon. No fluff. Just candid conversation, practical insight, a little humor, and another tale about navigating the occasionally turbulent flight called life. Listen, subscribe, and share at www.thebobzimaradioshowgram.com. The Bob Zima Radio Showgram is produced by Bob Zima Counseling and Media, PLLC. This program is educational and informational and is not a substitute for counseling, medical care, or other professional services. Home Web Page | X | Facebook | Linked In | Healing Your Anger

  8. Aug 17

    My Approach to Mental Wellness

    In this powerful episode of Marauder Radio, I break down how I blend personality, lived experience, and evidence-based approaches to create a counseling style that actually works. I focus on helping men navigate anger and resentment, and couples move through conflict toward something healthier, more honest, and more connected.  Home Web Page | X | Facebook | Linked In | Healing Your Anger

    My Approach to Mental Wellness

  9. May 13

    Anger is a Behavior

    In this Treasure episode from Marauder Radio, Bob explores anger as a behavioral expression driven by powerful emotions and shaped by how we process the world around us. By understanding that anger — kicking, screaming, swearing, fighting, punching, yelling, and all the other behaviors we associate with being angry — is ultimately a behavior, we can begin to recognize our ability to change it. When we change how we interpret, understand, and respond to the situations happening around us, we can also change our reactions. Shifting this cognitive process of interpretation and understanding is the key to healing and to ending the negative outcomes that often result from anger-driven behaviors. Home Web Page | X | Facebook | Linked In | Healing Your Anger

    Anger is a Behavior

  10. May 13

    The Lowdown on Anger

    In this Treasure episode from Marauder Radio, Bob explores anger as a behavioral expression driven by powerful emotions and shaped by how we process the world around us. By understanding that anger — kicking, screaming, swearing, fighting, punching, yelling, and all the other behaviors we associate with being angry — is ultimately a behavior, we can begin to recognize our ability to change it. When we change how we interpret, understand, and respond to the situations happening around us, we can also change our reactions. Shifting this cognitive process of interpretation and understanding is the key to healing and to ending the negative outcomes that often result from anger-driven behaviors. Home Web Page | X | Facebook | Linked In | Healing Your Anger

    The Lowdown on Anger

  11. May 5

    Advocate Collaborate Negotiate

    The Advocate–Collaborate–Negotiate communication strategy is a simple, three-step approach to creating healthy, efficient, and effective interactions. It helps you navigate challenges, solve problems, and find real solutions—together. When you follow these three steps, you’ll not only improve how you problem-solve, but also strengthen collaboration and build deeper, more meaningful connections in your relationships. Home Web Page | X | Facebook | Linked In | Healing Your Anger

    Advocate Collaborate Negotiate

  12. May 5

    I, Me & My

    When you’re advocating for yourself in conversation, remember this: the "I's" have it.​​ Stay focused on your experience—what you’re thinking, feeling, wanting, needing, and expecting. That’s why we use “I,” “me,” and “my.” When you speak from your side of the street, people stay focused on you—on what you’re actually communicating. It gives the listener clearer information and makes it easier for them to reflect, affirm, and validate what you’re saying. And just as important—it lowers defensiveness. Home Web Page | X | Facebook | Linked In | Healing Your Anger

    I, Me & My
  • 12 Episodes

About

Welcome to The Bob Zima Radio Showgram — located somewhere between common sense and complete chaos. Hosted by Bob Zima, a longtime radio guy, licensed counselor, author, speaker, Second City-trained comedian, two-time open-heart surgery survivor, and self-proclaimed Frequent Flyer to Hell and Back, the Showgram is an entertaining and educational exploration of this strange, messy, funny, painful, and occasionally magnificent experience we call life. Through personal stories, irreverent humor, practical psychology, unforgettable characters, and lessons earned from both professional experience and personal trips to hell and back, Bob explores relationships, anger, conflict, grief, resilience, addiction, recovery, aging, marriage, mental wellness, and the everyday absurdities that make us human. You may even hear from some unusual visitors along the way, including Bobby Corona, the Karaoke Counselor; Pablo Palmetto, the Pastor of Disaster; and Dr. Bite, who are always ready to offer their own questionable wisdom and unsolicited opinions. This isn't a lecture. It isn't a therapy session. And it definitely isn't another overly polished and produced self-help podcast pretending that life can be fixed in five easy steps.

Information

  • Creator
    Bob Zima
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bob Zima Counseling and Media, PLLC
  • Show Website
    The Bob Zima Radio Showgram