Couples & Connections
In Couples & Connections, licensed clinical psychologist Cynthia Post, PhD, discusses a wide range of mental health issues with health journalist Theresa Sullivan Barger. With a focus on relationships of every kind, the long-time therapist offers solutions to challenges faced by couples, families, singles, and individuals. Dr. Post addresses common conflicts that arise between couples, parents and their young children, adults and their parents, siblings, friends, and colleagues. Topics include grief and loss, loneliness, dating, depression, in-laws, stepfamilies, holidays, parenting and grandparenting, healthy communication, and more. www.cynthiapostphd.com
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Episodes
31 episodes
The Couple Connection
To establish and maintain a strong bond, Dr. Cynthia Post, licensed clinical psychologist, explains the importance of the couple connection. Creating and nurturing that bond daily helps couples stay connected. When life gets challenging, couple...
Repair After "No Contact"
When we’ve had fractured relationships where someone has gone ‘no contact’ and cut off communication, it’s not impossible to repair the relationship. In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses how to keep the lin...
Large Family Gatherings
When large families that include multiple generations, in-laws, and new significant others get together, it can be both challenging and fun. In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Post, licensed clinical psychologist, suggests what to consider when prepa...
Shyness
Some people confuse shyness with introversion, but they’re not the same thing. In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post explains the difference. While introverts recharge by being alone, shy people may wish they were mor...
Going No Contact
In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Post, licensed clinical psychologist, explores the growing trend in families for people to cut off all contact with a relative. She discusses when it makes sense to take a pause or break from someone and when a comp...
In-Laws
In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses in-law relationships – how to manage expectations, understand cultural and familial differences, and how to cope when boundaries are crossed.
Stepfamilies
In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses when and how to introduce your significant other to your children and when and how to introduce your significant other’s children to your children. She addresses how to ...
Siblings
Your siblings know how to push your buttons because they installed them. Does that ring true to you? If so, there’s a reason for that. In this episode on siblings, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post explores what makes the sibling ...
Dating - part 2
What do you need to know before you start dating? And once you do, what are the red and green flags to look for in a potential partner? In this second part of the dating episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post answers those que...
Dating - part 1
This is the first in a series of podcasts on dating. We’re starting with some foundational questions about dating, determining whether you’re ready for dating, and discerning what you’re looking for through dating.
What Does It Mean To Be Connected?
In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Post talks about what it means to be connected to others, including how individuals’ needs for connectedness differ. She explains the difference between loneliness and feeling disconnected. She addresses how to buil...
When A Partner Struggles with Physical and/or Mental Health Challenges
In this episode, we explore how people can navigate health challenges when they arise. We discuss how to be supportive when your partner is struggling, how to discuss health challenges with your partner, and how to take care of your own mental ...
Modern Grandparenting - part 3
In this third in a series, we discuss the specifics of engagement between parents, children and their children’s children and how that has changed. Some is much the same, such as each generation of parents thinks they’re going to do a better jo...
Modern Grandparenting - part 2
In this second episode in a series on grandparenting, we talk more specifically about managing the logistics of the grandparent, parent, grandchild relationship. Last time, we talked about the changing role of grandparents, how grandparents use...
Modern Grandparenting - part 1
In this first in a three-part series on grandparenting, we talk about how the role of grandparents has changed in modern families. Today’s grandparents are generally more involved in the lives of their grandchildren, often providing free childc...
Having Difficult Conversations, Skillfully
In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post addresses how to begin a difficult conversation with a partner, family member, or friend, giving examples of what to say to broach the subject and what to do when tension rises. She descri...
Loneliness
In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post addresses America's loneliness epidemic and what anyone can do to build connections, even people struggling with depression. She provides concrete steps to develop deeper personal connecti...
Valentine's Day
Whether you're in a relationship or single, clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post provides insights into how to make the most of or get through Valentine's Day. Whether you mark the day or decide not to, it can be fraught. She offers tips for ...
Finding A Therapist
A recurring theme of this podcast is that professional mental health advice can often be helpful. This episode is a conversation about finding a therapist. Specific questions … How do you know you might need professional help? What types of the...
What Does It Take To Be A Couple - part 3
This is part three of a conversation about what it takes to be a couple. Some specifics: Challenges, how to handle extended family relationships, parenting, friends, finances, spending time and sexuality.Info:
What Does It Take To Be A Couple - part 2
This episode digs deeper into the previous conversation about what it takes to be a couple. Some specifics: what to consider to make a partnership work, long term partnerships, conflict resolution, and daily connectedness. Info:
What Does It Take To Be A Couple - part 1
This episode explores the question of what it takes to be a couple, from the perspective of individuals as well as those who are part of a couple already. Specific issues include how to know if your partnership is healthy, factors that lead cou...
Empty Nesting
This episode defines Empty Nesting and explores specific aspects including immediate things an empty nesting couple is faced with, how to address empty nesting issues for couples, single parents and children, and how to plan for empty nesting.&...