Dr. Yvonne Kaye

Highly Respected by Both Mental Health and Addiction Professionals

Mother, grandmother, storyteller, writer, published author, thanatologist, humourist and former Philadelphia radio show personality, Dr. Yvonne Kaye has been involved with people since 1951 in her native England.


Dr. Kaye has been in field of human service for many years, encountering extraordinary people whose courage has amazed her. Her passion is offering enrichment in life, mentally and emotionally, to those who have no concept of their own creativity.

A survivor of the Second World War, she uses her experiences in working with people in emotional pain, grief and loss, believing in the spiritual power of humor as a healing tool.

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The Wisdom Blog

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The Wisdom Blog

Yvonne tells stories in her Facebook page. She welcomes feedback and loves hearing from you.

How the Hell Did I Get Here?

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From Philadelphia Radio host to Podcaster

How the Hell Did I Get Here from There

“Being kind is more important than being right. Most times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks; rather, they need a patient heart that listens.” — Dr. Yvonne Kaye

Beautiful People Just Don’t Happen

The Stuff That Needs To Be Said with John Pavlovitz

Hosted by Dr. Yvonne Kaye

Bereavement Specialist

She is known nationally and internationally for her work in bereavement, especially working with families who have lost children to death. They inspire her. Yvonne was gifted with the ability to listen and therefore she is a perpetual student of human beings, their courage, resilience, humor when nothing seems funny and when it is. What she will offer is an open mind, an honest interaction and the wisdom of being a lecturer, professor, therapist, thanatologist, and addictionist for many years.

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Curl up in a comfy chair, grab a cup of tea and treat yourself to her story telling, observations, lessons, and the occasional naughty word.

“Being kind is more important than being right. Most times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks, rather, they need a patient heart that listens.” — Dr. Yvonne Kaye

Inspiration and Hope

Yvonne Kaye, The Maverick

“The work of Dr. Yvonne Kaye is highly respected by both mental health and addiction professionals. She is a gift to the field and especially those who are trying to work through grief and addictions. Her work touches and teaches all of us.” Robert Ackerman
Ph.D. Indiana University of Pa. MAATI Addiction

Yvonne with her car.

On The Arms of the Phoenix Video

In this incredibly candid interview,  “On the Arms of a Phoenix”, Dr. Yvonne Kaye talks about her  work and shares some of her most famously hilarious experiences with author, Edie Weinstein.