June 08, 2013

The Bed Bug Epidemic

Feel something biting you? So do millions of Americans due to a bed bug epidemic. With the busy travel season up ahead, how can you protect yourself? Then, everyone seems to be complaining. But does it do any good? We’ll talk to a psychologist for the eye-opening answer.

Episode Segments:

InfoTrak: The Bed Bug Survival Guide Jeff Eisenberg, nationally-recognized expert on bed bugs, CEO of PestAway, Inc., and author of The Bed Bug Survival Guide talks about the explosion of bed bug infestations across America, and why the problem has grown so dramatically. He talked about the health concerns related to bed bugs and offered suggestions to avoid bringing them into a home. He also outlined the most effective methods of dealing with a bed bug problem.
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InfoTrak: The Right Way to Complain Dr. Guy Winch, author of The Squeaky Wheel: Complaining the Right Way to Get Results, Improve Your Relationships and Enhance Self-Esteem talked about the mental health aspects of complaining and poor customer service. He said constant complaining can leave to depression, low self esteem and damaged relationships. He offered psychologically-grounded advice on how to determine what to complain about, and what to let slide. He also suggested strategies for effectively complaining to get satisfying results.
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InfoTrak: The Budding Expert Motivational speaker Brendan Burchard, author of The Millionaire Messenger believes that most people have some unique area of expertise that can inspire others to live a better life, serve their community or run a better business. He explained how a budding expert can also earn money, by sharing their message through websites, books, consulting, and online programs.
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Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Jeff Eisenberg Jeff Eisenberg, the founder of New York City based Pest Away, is one of the leading bed bug experts and exterminators in the coutnry, He co-wrote the official NYC guidelines for treatment. Pest Away INC

Guy Winch Guy Winch, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, a speaker and the author of The Squeaky Wheel: Complaining the Right Way to Get Results, Improve Your Relationships and Enhance Self-Esteem (January 2011 by Walker & Company). He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from New York University in 1991 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in family and couples therapy at NYU Medical Center. He has been working with individuals, couples and families in his private practice in Manhattan, since 1992. He is a member of the American Psychological Association. In addition to the Blog on this site, Dr. Winch also writes the popular Squeaky Wheel Blog on Psychologytoday.com. Information about speaking and training services can be found on the ‘Speaking & Training’ tab and information on his practice can be found in the ‘Psychotherapy’ tab. The Squeaky Wheel Blog

Brendon Burchard Brendon Burchard is the founder of Experts Academy and the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author of The Millionaire Messenger. He is also author of Life's Golden Ticket and one of the top business and motivational trainers in the world. His famous training events and videos, listed at the bottom of this page, inspire millions of people to start anew, find their voice, live more fully, and make a greater difference in the world. Brendon was blessed to receive life's golden ticket --a second chance-- after surviving a car accident in a developing country. Since then, he has dedicated his life to helping individuals, teams, and organizations create and master change. His clients have included Accenture, Alcoa, JC Penney, eBay, Best Buy, Nordstrom, Levi's, Gateway, and Walgreens, as well as thousands of executives and entrepreneurs from around the globe who attend his speeches and seminars. Brendon's new public television special "Experts Academy with Brendon Burchard" is currently airing and inspiring millions of people to share their voice and wisdom with the world. You've also seen Brendon in SUCCESS magazine and via media appearances on ABC World News, NPR stations, Oprah and Friends, and other popular programs. Brendon's life-changing speeches and fundraising events have been sponsored or promoted by Wachovia (now Wells Fargo), Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Morgan Stanley, Sony Pictures, Washington Trust Bank and other major companies. Brendon's books, newsletters, products, and appearances now inspire nearly 2 million people a month. Brendon's Website