Underneath the Guilt Trip

When one partner wants more sex than the other, things can get difficult for couples. Certified Sex Therapist and author Jessa Zimmerman joins us to talk about how to navigate desire discrepancy, and bring pleasure back to the relationship. Even if it's been ages since your last sexual encounter, there is hope!

Dr. Nancy Aikin joins us to discover what might be fueling the old "guilt tripping" approach to parenting adult children. She helps normalize the disappointment that can go both ways, and offers tips for having more meaningful family conversations.

Renowned expert Dr. Joshua Coleman joins us to talk about estrangement between adult children and parents. In this lively discussion he shares how to reach for reconciliation or find acceptance when it isn't possible. Along the way he provides tips for preventing such cutoffs with family members.

EFT Trainer Dr. Kathryn Rheem joins us to discuss what she's learned about Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy with individuals and couples, including her own personal journey.

What do we do when "Finally, I've found my person" becomes aggression and violence? Unfortunately this happens for many more couples than actually report it, because in many cases it can be successfully addressed. EFT Trainer Jef Slootmaeckers joins us from Belgium to share what he's learned about treating Interpersonal Violence in couples therapy.

Dr. Sue Johnson, founder of The Emotionally Focused Therapies joins us for a fascinating conversation. From the development of EFIT to her own therapy, Sue brings a lively authenticity to every story she shares in this episode. 

EFT therapist, author and Instagram star Julie Menanno joins us to talk about her new book, Secure Love. In this fun conversation, she helps us understand how to transform our anger, pain or resentment into validating boundaried conversations that are likely to both get us what we want and protect our relationship bonds.

Author and therapist Hilary Jacobs Hendel takes us through the meaning and importance of emotions. Using the visual of a simple triangle, she teaches us how to interpret and manage them so that we can feel more calm, content and able to enjoy our lives. To support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51113687

EFT therapists, business partners and married couple Tina & Michael LeBlanc join us to talk about their new book, The 10 Habits of Happy Couples. They offer specific skills that can be practiced between therapy sessions for deepening connection, making repairs after fights and protecting the relationship.

EFT Trainer Dr. Ting Liu joins us to deconstruct the layers of pain that result from affairs. She offers hope for healing from even the deepest cuts, and for inoculating our relationships from this pain.