Why is it so hard to say goodbye and what do we miss when we don't? In this episode, we will examine the benefits of healthy detachment and the elements of how to have a meaningful goodbye.  Also, we will practice a healthy goodbye in that...

This episode looks at questions that sometimes arise around therapy such as how is your relationship with your therapist different from any other relationship you will have? What is psychotherapy and what is the ultimate goal? Is talking to you...

How we attach in our most intimate interpersonal relationships can drive addiction and misuse of substances and behaviors. This episode looks at one compilation couple and how the addiction is a symptom, a consequence and a maladaptive solution...

This is the first of several episodes addressing addiction in relationship to self and others. In order to understand addiction, we must first define it and that is today's episode. It is important to have an agreed upon definition and I encour...

Getting older is often a source of fear and worry. Much of that is related to how we have seen others age and our fear of the unknown. In this episode we look at the benefits of aging, and there are many, as well as what we can do now to help i...

Relational betrayal is heartbreaking, violating, traumatic, and not uncommon. It can be devastating, but it can also be transformative. In this episode we look at the most important factors in deciding whether to stay in the relationship and th...

Today's episode continues to look at relationship and marriage, offering perspectives to help find the will to do the work, embrace the growth, go back to the beginning, and truly explore the meaning of giving yourselves to one another. As alwa...

Do you find yourself arguing in your relationship, usually about small things? Does it feel like you are not connecting, not being heard, and moving farther apart? Today's episode features a communication technique to help you and your partner ...

If you are married, considering marriage or are divorced, today’s episode might be of interest to you.  You have the ability to improve your relationship and, perhaps, even avoid divorce now or in the future.  Why do people marry and ...

Seeing our way through the darkness and pain can feel overwhelming and impossible at times. Our mind often goes to questions like, "Why does it hurt so much?" and "Why do I have to be in such pain?" If you are suffering right now, today's episo...

Have you been feeling restless, guilty you haven't been more productive this last year,  unmotivated, uncertain? Perhaps this last year was not a time to get more done, but maybe it is what our ancestors knew was often necessary for the ea...

Are you feeling stuck lately?  It is a common feeling, especially this last year. If you think you've tried everything and you're still feeling there is no forward momentum in your life or relationships, consider these eleven behaviors and...

Do you feel helpless when you hear of prejudice and violence and tell yourself there is nothing you can do? Do you believe you have no biases and so you are not part of the problem? Today's episode is challenging. It challenges us to look at ou...

What is unconditional love, why is it important,  and why do some people seem to achieve more easily than others?  This episode answers questions around unconditional love as well as the one that many of us ask ourselves, "What's wron...

If you or someone you love is feeling stuck or feeling that something is holding you back, this episode may help pinpoint and explore why.  And it's probably not only Covid!  We look at exercises to explore the feelings behind and ben...

This episodes is for individuals and couples alike. Does your partner think working overtime to get a bonus is the priority and you think family dinner is more important? Do you think of yourself as quite honest and then find yourself rationali...

When couples enter a therapist's office, one of the top reasons for being there is communication. In this episode we explore what that means and when a couple might need to find a couples therapist. Also, I provide you with a communication exer...

Valentine's Day can be a celebration and recognition of love, not just romantic love. In fact, viewing that day as simply a day for lovers leaves a large number of us out and fails in acknowledging the many variations and shades and struggles t...

In today's episode I introduce you to a woman who was one of my teachers in this life. She taught me something about grief and loss and how emotions like joy, grief, fear, and longing coexist. She taught me about the importance of putting those...

Do you ever find yourself making unhealthy choices over and over only to sink into guilt or self-criticism? Do you wonder why you overeat or drink too much or use porn or gambling to soothe yourself? Would you like to make changes? This episode...

Are the opinions of others more important to you than your own? Do you struggle when others are uncomfortable? Do things need to be, or seem, perfect? This episode addresses some of the core steps to knowing and loving yourself, which, in turn,...

How often during an average week do you experience anger? Are you struggling in relationship because of anger and your difficulty in expressing your feelings? If you would like to examine why you're angry and how to control this important and s...

Let's start this year with more learning and better sleep. In this episode we look at some of the bad habits we might have picked up in 2020 and how to improve our sleep and our brain with science and an old-school, stress-reduction sleep remed...

The holidays are not always a time of merriment and pleasure. For some it is a time of mourning and pain. At the very least, for many, it is stressful and filled with pressure. Do you sometimes feel empty after the busyness of the holiday seaso...

The expectations and need to accomplish things can overwhelm us, particularly this time of year and this particular year. It sometimes robs us of the joy and contentedness in our lives and our parenting. In this week's episode I have no answers...