Ep 56 — Modern Mind’s Roundtable on Romantic Relationships

Sarah Bren, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with a passion for helping parents navigate the ups and downs of raising kids. In her practice, Dr. Bren guides parents through emotional challenges, helping them build trust and confidently support their child’s growth. She also hosts Securely Attached, a go-to podcast for all things parenting, with over 250 episodes and fresh insights twice a week. In this episode, Dr. Bren discusses how important it really is—or isn’t—to get on the same page with your parenting partner, whether you're together or co-parenting after divorce, and offers tips for handling situations when your partner (or ex) won’t change their approach or collaborate with you on parenting. Click here to learn more about Dr. Bren’s group practice, Upshur Bren, or follow her on social.  LOVELINK is hosted by Brooklyn-based therapists Dr. Signe Simon and Dr. Simone Humphrey. If you’d like to contact us directly, send us an email to [email protected].  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelink/support

This week’s episode is a little different. Instead of an interview, four couples therapists from our group practice came together to answer YOUR questions on romantic relationships. We discussed the biggest mistakes you can make in a relationship, red flags to watch for at each developmental stage, and how to head into a new romantic relationship without losing yourself. The discussion was so much fun and there was so much to talk about, we’ve decided to start a series on dating. Stay tuned!  LOVELINK is hosted by Brooklyn-based therapists Dr. Signe Simon and Dr. Simone Humphrey. If you’d like to contact us directly, send us an email to [email protected]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelink/support

Lydia Duquette, LMSW, is a Modern Mind therapist specializing in grief and loss. In this episode, Lydia unpacks the concept of grief and how we can better understand this complex emotion. She discusses the non-linear nature of the grieving process and emphasizes the importance of making space for all the emotions that emerge. We explore how grief manifests in different contexts, such as death and breakups. Strategies for navigating grief are shared, along with the significance of facing our grief, recognizing that loss is an inevitable part of life. LOVELINK is hosted by Brooklyn-based therapists Dr. Signe Simon and Dr. Simone Humphrey. If you’d like to contact us directly, send us an email to [email protected]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelink/support

Lydia Duquette, LMSW, is a therapist who works with individuals, couples, and groups, focusing on grief and loss, romantic relationships, and family conflict. In this episode, she shares her approach to helping patients connect more authentically with themselves and others. Lydia emphasizes the importance of being mindful of the language people use to describe their experiences and how emotions are felt in the body. With her curiosity, attunement, and clinical expertise, we are thrilled to have Lydia join the Modern Mind team. If you’re interested in working with Lydia, please reach out to [email protected].  LOVELINK is hosted by Brooklyn-based therapists Dr. Signe Simon and Dr. Simone Humphrey. If you’d like to contact us directly, send us an email to [email protected].  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelink/support

Josh Millrod is a therapist, musician, and father. After his own experience grappling with postpartum depression following the birth of his son, Josh has been committed to supporting fathers through the turbulent waters of parenthood. In this episode, we discuss why postpartum depression and anxiety in fathers are rarely discussed and how little help exists for them, normalizing the typical challenges of becoming a father, and how to manage this transition more effectively.  Website: https://www.therapyfordadsny.com/ Instagram: @therapyfordads LOVELINK is hosted by Brooklyn-based therapists Dr. Signe Simon and Dr. Simone Humphrey. If you’d like to contact us directly, send us an email to [email protected]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelink/support

We interviewed Kathryn Rheem, Ed.D., LMFT, a therapist and trainer in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) with couples, using ketamine as a tool to help couples feel unstuck and deepen their work in couples therapy. Kathryn is a therapist in private practice treating couples, individuals, and families, co-director of the Washington Baltimore Center for Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and co-founder of the EFT Cafe, which offers online classes for couples therapists. She is also the co-author of An Emotionally Focused Workbook for Relationship Loss: Healing Heartbreak Session by Session. In our podcast, we explore Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, a new frontier in mental health treatment. We discuss the effects of ketamine, what it treats, why it can be so helpful in therapy, and how it’s used to improve couples’ relationships. LOVELINK is hosted by Brooklyn-based therapists Dr. Signe Simon and Dr. Simone Humphrey. To learn more about our work, visit modernmind.co. If you’d like to contact us directly, send us an email to [email protected]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelink/support

Tess Hochberger, LMSW, is a Modern Mind therapist specializing in couples and sex therapy, gender identity, and neurodivergence. In this episode, we discuss Tess's focus on loneliness, inspired by her research on the elderly. We explore how depression and anxiety can be a sign of loneliness and why men might be more at risk. Tess emphasizes the positive impact of therapy in overcoming loneliness and provides practical advice for building connections and feeling less alone. If you are interested in seeing Tess for individual or couples therapy, please reach out to [email protected] or visit the Modern Mind website at modernmind.co to learn more about Tess and her practice. LOVELINK is hosted by Brooklyn-based therapists Dr. Signe Simon and Dr. Simone Humphrey. To learn more about our work, visit modernmind.co. If you’d like to contact us directly, send us an email to [email protected]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelink/support

Tess Hochberger, LMSW, is a therapist who works with couples and individuals and specializes in couples and sex therapy, gender identity, and neurological divergence. In this episode, Tess discusses how she works with her patients, the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and how change happens. Tess is warm, creative, and deeply attuned and committed to her patients. If you are interested in working with Tess, please reach out to [email protected].  LOVELINK is hosted by Brooklyn-based therapists Dr. Signe Simon and Dr. Simone Humphrey. To learn more about our work, visit modernmind.co. If you’d like to contact us directly, send us an email to [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelink/support

Yaron Schwartzman is a Modern Mind therapist specializing in addiction, parenting, and couples therapy. Yaron has a particular expertise in helping couples to end well and navigate co-parenting. In this episode, we talk to Yaron about divorce and how he helps couples make meaning of the end of their relationship and part in a respectful way. If you are interested in seeing Yaron for individual or couples therapy, please reach out to [email protected] or visit the modern mind website at modernmind.co to learn more about Yaron and his practice. LOVELINK is hosted by Brooklyn-based therapists Dr. Signe Simon and Dr. Simone Humphrey. To learn more about our work, visit modernmind.co. If you’d like to contact us directly, send us an email to [email protected]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelink/support

Yaron Schwartzman is a therapist who works with couples and individuals and specializes in conscious uncoupling and addiction. We welcome him to the pod as the newest member at Modern Mind, our group practice located in NYC. Yaron discusses how he works with his patients, what contributes to change in a person, and how to determine goodness of fit with a therapist. Yaron's openness, warmth, and candor are all qualities we love about him. He is currently accepting new patients. You can reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in working with Yaron.  LOVELINK is hosted by Brooklyn-based therapists Dr. Signe Simon and Dr. Simone Humphrey. To learn more about our work, visit lovelink.co. If you’d like to contact us directly, send us an email to [email protected]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelink/support