Mana Vermeulen-McLeod has been an Earthaven Ecovillage (Black Mountain, NC) resident and member since 2007. She believes in the potential of transform...
Tuesday, November 10, 2020Let's Talk About Sex, Baby
In this episode, Kelley and I address sexual issues couples face in their relationships. We explore challenges around sexual incompatibility and havin...
Tuesday, November 3, 2020ADHD and How It Affects Relationships
In this episode, Chris Mulchay and I explore how ADHD can impact relationships. We contemplate on ADHD as a self-regulation and neurodevelopmental dis...
Tuesday, October 27, 2020People Pleasing
In this episode, I discuss the vital role of compassion in realizing our tendency to be people-pleasers and in transforming ourselves and our relation...
Tuesday, October 20, 2020Codependency
Today, Corey Costanzo and I explore the hallmarks of a dysfunctional family and how it breeds codependency. We illustrate the dynamics of codependent ...
Tuesday, October 13, 2020Authentic Relating
In today’s episode, Benjamin Haynes and I explore the meaning and purpose of authentic relating. We discuss what led him to authentic relating and sha...
Tuesday, October 6, 2020A Journey With A Dying Parent
In this episode, Adley Gartenstein and I discuss his journey with healing as he took care of his dying mother. We explore how he had assumed the role ...
Tuesday, September 29, 2020Foundational Trust in Long Term Relationships
In today’s episode, Rainbow and I emphasize the importance of trust in relationships. We discuss the value of trusting yourself in bringing the kind o...
Tuesday, September 22, 2020Expressing Needs
In this episode, I discuss different ways we can express our needs and wants to our partners without blaming or criticizing them. I explain why it’s i...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020"It's Not Fair"
In this episode, I explore why we attach to the idea of fairness and explain how it can be detrimental to our relationships. I share some of my experi...
Tuesday, September 8, 2020Under Stress, We Regress
Today, Corey Costanzo and I discuss our tendency to regress when we are under stress. We highlight the different ways regression can manifest in our l...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020Anxiety in Families
Today, Laura Morton and I explore the anxiety crisis that many families, teenagers, and children experience. We consider the spike of anxiety among yo...
Tuesday, August 25, 2020Is Your Relationship Stuck On Autopilot?
Today, I explore the different ways we go on autopilot in our lives, whether in our relationship with our partners or ourselves. I describe the relati...
Hosted by a psychotherapist specializing in relationships issues. A podcast that is a variation of guest conversations as well as personal solocasts helping people forge the awareness and skills to better their relationships and thrive!