What would change if, instead of prioritizing romantic relationships, we made friendships the center of our lives? NPR's Rhaina Cohen joins Reimagining Love to explore the possibilities embedded within that question. In her new book, Rhaina invites us into the worlds of people who've organized their lives around deep friendship and, in doing so, challenge ou ... Show More
Feb 10
From Crushes to Crises: How Hookup Culture, ADHD, & Family History Fuel Limerence with Amanda McCracken
Have you ever found yourself caught in a whirlwind of infatuation, unable to discern between love and obsession? In this conversation, Dr. Alexandra and journalist and author Amanda McCracken discuss limerence, a state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typicall ... Show More
47m 24s
Feb 6
Featuring ShrinkChicks: Reimagining Healthy Relationships
Today, we're sharing an episode of ShrinkChicks, a mental health and relationships podcast. Dr. Alexandra recently joined hosts Jennifer Chaiken and Emmalee Bierly for a conversation answering some very thoughtful listener questions such as, “Why is it so hard to break patterns a ... Show More
44m 36s
Jul 2025
How To Know If They Have Relationship Potential In Early Dating (Feat. Dr. Morgan Cutlip)
In this episode, Matthew sits down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip (@drmorgancutlip) to explore the real work of modern relationships. Whether you’re dating, married, or somewhere in between, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to learn how to communicate their needs, set boundarie ... Show More
1h 13m
Apr 2025
#183: How to Be a Better Partner
<p>When we think about improving our relationships, we’re often focused on what <em>isn’t</em> working — what our partner could do differently, how we’re not getting our needs met, where communication is breaking down.</p><p>But in this episode, I want to invite a slightly differ ... Show More
22m 19s