On this Love Stories episode, Dr. Alexandra welcomes on a couple with a stunning story of rebuilding their marriage in the aftermath of infidelity: Kristi Born & Rainier Wylde. Together, they explore the story of their relationship, starting from the day they first met, to the early years of their marriage, to the moment of rupture, and the incredible journe ... Show More
Nov 18
Carrying the Mental Load: How Unequal Cognitive Labor Can Affect Your Relationship with Allison Daminger
<p>In this conversation, Dr. Alexandra totally nerds-out with Dr. Allison Daminger about the division of work in couples, particularly in an often overlooked domain: the <i>mental</i> space. In her research, Daminger found that even when couples approximate parity around “time us ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 11
Nobody Wants This: How to Love Across Potentially Dealbreaking Differences (Part 2) with My Husband, Todd
<p>Dr. Alexandra is in-studio with her husband, Todd, for this special two-part conversation about loving across potentially dealbreaking differences. Inspired by the Netflix show, <i>Nobody Wants This</i>, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, Dr. Alexandra and Todd reflect on n ... Show More
39m 57s
Nov 4
Nobody Wants This: How to Love Across Potentially Dealbreaking Differences (Part 1) with My Husband, Todd
<p>Dr. Alexandra is in-studio with her husband, Todd, for this special two-part conversation about loving across potentially dealbreaking differences. Inspired by the Netflix show, <i>Nobody Wants This</i>, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, Dr. Alexandra and Todd reflect on n ... Show More
55m 36s
Mar 2023
Love Lost and Friendships Ruined: My Ex and Best Friend's Affair
Today, we will delve into the topic of affairs and infidelity and how it affects relationships. Infidelity is a difficult and sensitive topic, and it is essential to approach it with empathy and understanding. In this episode, we will discuss the different types of affairs, their ... Show More
38m 2s
May 2024
Sunday Special: 'Modern Love'
<p>Over the last two decades, Esther Perel has become a world-famous couples therapist by persistently advocating frank conversations about infidelity, sex and intimacy. Today, Perel reads one of the most provocative Modern Love essays ever published: <i>“</i><a href="https://www ... Show More
28m 56s
Apr 2024
Esther Perel on What the Other Woman Knows
<p>Over the last two decades, Esther Perel has become a world-famous couples therapist by persistently advocating frank conversations about infidelity, sex and intimacy. Today, Perel reads one of the most provocative Modern Love essays ever published: <i>“</i><a href="https://www ... Show More
28m 16s
Mar 2022
#198: This is How Relationships End with Matthew Fray
Themes: Marriage, Relationships, Commitment, Divorce, Trust, Intimacy
Summary:
One night during his divorce, Matthew Fray started a blog. He needed to figure out how his ex-wife went from the 18 year old college freshman who adored him to the angry woman who thought he was a je ... Show More
1h 22m