Apr 4
Stop Saying "Calm Down"—Do This Instead
Telling someone to “calm down” usually does the opposite—it makes people feel dismissed, misunderstood, and even more activated. In this episode, the hosts explore why that phrase backfires in moments of anger, anxiety, disappointment, or excitement, and why it often comes from t ... Show More
51m 36s
Mar 28
The Mental Load in Relationships (Why It Causes Stress)
The mental load in relationships refers to the invisible work of planning, remembering, organizing, and anticipating what needs to happen in a household or family. When one partner carries more of this cognitive responsibility, it can lead to stress, resentment, and the feeling t ... Show More
51m 38s
Oct 2021
Guy Winch on Emotional First Aid
Guy Winch, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, keynote and TED Talk speaker, and author whose books have been translated into twenty languages. In this episode, Eric and Guy discuss his book Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts.
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47m 20s
Apr 2023
Dealing with Anxious and Avoidant Attachment Styles, Betrayal, and Regulating Your Nervous System with Dr. Zoe Shaw
<p dir="ltr">Sherry and Carla send a shout-out to their fantastic listeners from Sweden before taking a Love Fix Question from a listener who dislikes their boyfriend's family and is overwhelmed by their gossipy nature. They then welcome Dr. Zoe Shaw, a licensed psychotherapist, ... Show More
28m 34s
Jul 2023
Managing Regrets and Mistakes While Staying Mentally Healthy
You are walking down the street, having a good day, when suddenly you remember something you did 10 years ago — something you regret. How do you deal with that? Should you dwell and ruminate on it? Should you let it go and never think of it again? Or, as today’s guest suggests, s ... Show More
27m 3s
Apr 2023
#275: Cracking the Code of Successful Relationships with Elizabeth Earnshaw
Themes: Dating, Relationships, Communication, Vulnerability, Boundaries, Marriage and Family Therapy, Marriage, Premarital Counseling Summary: Join in the conversation with Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT + Gottman therapist. What are the benefits of premarital counseling? How can we be ... Show More
1h 8m
Jan 2019
Beating Depression, Improving Relationships And Feeling Better with Dr. Ron Frey #265
Dr. Ron Frey is a clinical psychologist and author of Feeling Better: Beat Depression and Improve Your Relationships with Interpersonal Psychotherapy. When it comes to treatment for depression, we have been getting it all wrong. Instead of focusing on just the biochemistry, we ne ... Show More
56m 38s
Jan 2021
#146 - Guy Winch, Ph.D.: Emotional first aid and how to treat psychological injuries
<div> <p><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> Guy Winch is a psychologist, author, and co-host of the Dear Therapist podcast. In this episode, Guy speaks to the co ... Show More
1h 57m
Join us as Dr. Guy Winch shares his expertise on creating a successful and fulfilling relationship.
Guy Winch, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, keynote speaker, and author whose books have already been translated into fourteen languages. His most recent book is Emotional First Aid: Practical Strategies for Treating Failure, Rejection, Guilt and Other Ever ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The radical shift in perspective that can come when we change our question from "what's wrong with you" to "what happened ... Show More
