This week, we're diving into what happens when a partner asks you to change, whether it's a small behavioral change or a big fundamental or values change. Regardless of what kind, change can be difficult, for both the one asking for change and the one being asked to change. We're going to discuss the feelings that arise when being asked to change as well as ... Show More
Sep 22
596 - Relationship OCD and Non-monogamy (with Sheva Rajaee MFT)
Today we're diving into the world of OCD, specifically relationship OCD, with Sheva Rajaee.Sheva is a licensed marriage and family therapist, director of The Center for Anxiety and OCD, and the author of the book Relationship OCD. She is globally recognized for her work treating ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 15
595 - Does My Metamour Owe Me Their STI Results? - Listener Q&A
We've got another Q&A episode this week, and this time we're answering two listener questions about sexual health and STI protocol among non-monogamous partners!Generally speaking, non-monogamous folks have better communication around safer sex and STI risk, but sometimes communi ... Show More
51m 16s
Sep 8
594 - Open Up Your Relationship in X Easy Steps
Today we're diving into the internet's favorite genre of relationship advice: open up your relationship in X easy steps! We spent time gathering advice and tips from journalists, therapists, forums, coaches, and Reddit to try to gather some common knowledge and put it together in ... Show More
57m 40s
Jan 2024
EP68: Understanding, Navigating, Embracing Change
Hey, folks! Ready for some change talk? Ever wonder why change feels both exhilarating and daunting? Today on This Changes Everything, Sarah and Therapy Jeff will unpack that rollercoaster of emotions and mental gymnastics involved when facing change—planned or unexpected. Change ... Show More
1h 8m
Feb 2025
Why Is Change So Hard—And How Can You Make It Stick?
<p>Change happens to all of us, but it isn’t always easy. In this episode, Jake and Damian dive into why we struggle with change and how we can approach it differently. They explore the common pitfalls of poorly executed change and the power of long-term, sustainable transformati ... Show More
23m 40s
Nov 2021
605 Poly change management
How do you handle moving, job loss, death, and other relationship changes? 00:30 Introduction and host chat If you're under 18, visit scarleteen.com We're heading to Croatia for a vacation! 2:12 Lusty Guy's Politics Corner The gap between people's stated positions and what they a ... Show More
37m 15s