Best Pippi Kessler Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 71 — Fred Wistow — Why People Find Their Way to Fred 47:14

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Fred Wistow has spent a lifetime listening, guiding, and helping people see themselves more clearly. Writers, artists, and executives have turned to him again and again for his rare blend of honesty, humor, and care. In this reflective conversation, he shares what he’s learned about listening deeply, showing up for others, and the simple power of h…

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Ep 70 — Alisha Bennett, LCSW — The Myth of the Lucky Adoptee 47:55

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In this moving conversation, we speak with Alisha, a therapist and Korean adoptee, about her lifelong search for identity and home. She shares the story of being adopted from Korea as an infant, growing up in a small Midwestern town, reuniting with her birth mother in her thirties, and navigating motherhood herself. We explore the myths of adoption…

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Ep 69 — Jean Kilbourne — How the Media Objectifies and Erases Women 52:03

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Jean Kilbourne joins us to discuss the damaging messages media and advertising send about women’s bodies, the impact of social media, and how older women are rendered invisible in our culture. She reflects on decades of advocacy, shares what’s changed and what hasn’t, and offers hope for a future where women are valued for more than their appearanc…

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Ep 68 — Chloé Bringmann — Let the Village Play Rhythm 41:17

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Guest host Lydia Duquette welcomes Modern Mind therapist Chloé Bringmann for a lively Lovelink episode on how weaving friendship into daily life revives play, desire, and genuine connection in long-term relationships. Grounded in research, clinical insight, and pop culture references, they reveal why a diversified intimacy portfolio is the secret r…

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Ep 67 — Esther Perel — Developing Erotic Intelligence (Classic) 48:03

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This week, we're excited to share one of our favorite episodes from way back in the LOVELINK archives: a conversation with the world-renowned love guru and couples psychotherapist Esther Perel. Perel poignantly describes the realities of romance, including infidelity and complacency in relationships. Why do we cheat even when we're in happy relatio…

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Ep 66 — Annabelle Seife, PhD — Kink in Therapy 45:27

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In this provocative and deeply insightful episode, we sit down with psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Annabelle Seife to explore the complex world of kink and BDSM. Together, we unpack what kink really means—beyond stereotypes and sensationalism—and why so many people are drawn to erotic experiences that play with power, control, and surrender…

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Bonus Episode: How to do Experiments to Figure Out a Career Change 47:42

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In earlier episodes of Have a Nice Life, Pippi and Hadassah talked about running experiments on your ideas and testing prototypes to get more information to help you make decisions. There’s so much to say about this, and in this bonus episode, we go into more detail on exactly what we mean by a career change experiment, its specific question and pr…

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Ep 65 — Mary Pipher, PhD — Women and Aging: An Intergenerational Conversation 43:32

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Bestselling author and psychologist Mary Pipher, PhD, joins us for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to age well as women. From redefining identity beyond beauty to embracing friendship, presence, and purpose, Mary shares wisdom for navigating life’s later chapters. Though centered on aging, her insights resonate across generations, offe…

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Bonus Episode: Tools for Generating and Expanding Your Career Ideas 25:14

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In Season 1 of Have a Nice Life, Pippi and Hadassah talked about how to come up with criteria for yourself when it comes to understanding what you might do for work; but coming up with job ideas can still be very hard! So in this bonus episode, we go into ways people can use three tools - AI, skills assessments, and experience mapping - to identify…

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Ep 64 — Rebecca Stone, LCSW — Healing After Betrayal: Understanding Affairs 50:10

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with therapist Rebecca Stone, a specialist in infidelity and affair recovery. Together, we explore the complex and often misunderstood world of affairs—why people cheat, what it means for both the betrayed and the one who strayed, and how couples can navigate the emotional wreckage left behind. …

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Ep 63 — Dating in NYC with Modern Mind 52:43

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In this episode, Dr. Simone Humphrey sits down with the expert team of therapists from Modern Mind to discuss the unique challenges and excitement of dating in New York City. The conversation explores how dating culture in the city has been shaped by the rise of dating apps and the impact they’ve had on how people connect. The therapists offer valu…

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Ep 62 — Hadassah Damien & Pippi Kessler — Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Career and Financial Coaching for a Good Life 50:31

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In this episode, we talk with career coach Pippi Kessler and financial coach Hadassah Damien about navigating career and financial shifts to create a more fulfilling life. We explore expanding your sense of possibility, embracing change, and breaking the myth that work only counts if it’s a grind. If you’re feeling stuck and ready for a change, Pip…

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Ep 61 — Michael Sloyer — Coaching Through a Spiritual Lens 39:16

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Michael Sloyer is a leadership and organizational coach at Upbuild. He helps people understand how their ego influences their actions, discover their true selves, and make choices from a more authentic place. As a former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, Michael knows the pressures and ego-driven challenges often found in the workplace. In this i…

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Ep 60 — Chloé Bringmann, LMFT — How to Make a Career Change 40:24

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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome the newest member to our Modern Mind Team—Chloé Bringmann! We dive into the topic of career changes and transitions, exploring why people decide to leave their old jobs and how to determine what they truly want in their next chapter. We discuss the importance of self-reflection and clarity when considerin…

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Ep 59 — Dr. Gillian O’Shea Brown — Understanding Complex Trauma: Healing and Growth 58:17

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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Gillian O’Shea Brown, a renowned trauma specialist, to explore the intricate world of complex trauma. Dr. Brown explains what complex trauma is, its origins, and how it differs from other types of trauma. She breaks down how early childhood experiences, prolonged stress, and relational dysfunctions c…

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Ep 58 — Jett Stone, PhD — Overthinking in Men and How to Overcome It 40:50

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of overthinking—how it manifests in men, the negative impact it can have on mental health, relationships, and productivity, and most importantly, strategies to break free from its grip. Dr. Jett Stone, a clinical psychologist who specializes in the psychology of men, discusses his new book “Quiet Your Mi…

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Ep 57 — Sarah Bren, PhD — When Parenting Styles Clash 41:40

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Sarah Bren, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with a passion for helping parents navigate the ups and downs of raising kids. In her practice, Dr. Bren guides parents through emotional challenges, helping them build trust and confidently support their child’s growth. She also hosts Securely Attached, a go-to podcast for all things parenting, with over…

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Ep 56 — Modern Mind’s Roundtable on Romantic Relationships 44:48

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This week’s episode is a little different. Instead of an interview, four couples therapists from our group practice came together to answer YOUR questions on romantic relationships. We discussed the biggest mistakes you can make in a relationship, red flags to watch for at each developmental stage, and how to head into a new romantic relationship w…

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Ep 55 — Lydia Duquette, LMSW — Grief 41:13

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Lydia Duquette, LMSW, is a Modern Mind therapist specializing in grief and loss. In this episode, Lydia unpacks the concept of grief and how we can better understand this complex emotion. She discusses the non-linear nature of the grieving process and emphasizes the importance of making space for all the emotions that emerge. We explore how grief m…

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Ep 54 — Therapy with Lydia Duquette, LMSW 20:18

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Lydia Duquette, LMSW, is a therapist who works with individuals, couples, and groups, focusing on grief and loss, romantic relationships, and family conflict. In this episode, she shares her approach to helping patients connect more authentically with themselves and others. Lydia emphasizes the importance of being mindful of the language people use…

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Ep 53 — Josh Millrod, LCAT, MT-BC — A Dad’s Guide to Postpartum 52:32

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Josh Millrod is a therapist, musician, and father. After his own experience grappling with postpartum depression following the birth of his son, Josh has been committed to supporting fathers through the turbulent waters of parenthood. In this episode, we discuss why postpartum depression and anxiety in fathers are rarely discussed and how little he…

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Becoming more Satisfied with a Return and Review + the Big Reveal 47:59

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You’re done! Kind of. What if you have made a Big Life Decision, but later you want things in your life to be different? That would make you NORMAL. As you grow and your life changes, your criteria will probably change. We want you to plan to evolve along with your life and be ready to continue to tell yourself the truth about what you want and nee…

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For now decisions, and how to know when you know 1:00:46

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When we’re about to make a decision, it can feel high stakes. How do you REALLY know what direction to take - and what if you want to change later? What if your “knowing” or “deciding” buttons are frayed from trauma or operating in survival mode? In our last few episodes we’ve talked about how to reduce the risk of getting it wrong with criteria an…

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How Pilots and Prototypes Will Help You 40:39

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Even when you have a sense of what you want, it’s reasonable that gathering other kinds of information can be wise, before committing to a specific direction. Pilots and prototypes are kinds of experiments that help you try on or try out a way of living before you fully commit, and are excellent ways to learn things in your body that you can’t lear…

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Networking and Creating Productive Chaos 37:46

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If networking sounds horrifying, do! not! fear! In this episode of Have a Nice Life you’ll learn how and why to talk to people and try stuff without any name tag or blazer, the superpower that is productive chaos, the secret stash of people who can help you, and why you don’t need to fake anything to get a lot out of chaos networking. Have a Nice L…

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How to change and learn safely, no net required. 39:20

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This episode is for anyone who wants to be better at changing and will not spout privileged nonsense about jumping and the net will find you, since that is simply not available to a lot of people. Instead, we’re going to teach you how to make trying things and building towards change safer to try. Change can feel - and be! - risky, but what can you…

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Pulling good-for-you ideas out of a brainstorm 22:20

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So you have a brainstormed and you have seven rough ideas of what your life could be - WELL NOW WHAT? Fear not: in this episode you’ll learn three ways to pull ideas that are good for *you* out of a brainstorm. Have a Nice Life is hosted by Hadassah Damien, a money coach and business strategist, and Pippi Kessler, a career coach and organizational …

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Brainstorming career ideas 1:01:50

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What to do with all your context, criteria, and research when you also know in your heart you want to be a sandcastle artist, poet, or person who wishes to preserve their creativity for after work? This episode dives into brainstorming your career ideas - and helps you get around the ways you might halt your brainstorm before it gets good. Have a N…

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Research to expand your ideas part 3: Considering Self Employment 25:22

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BONUS episode! What if all your ideas and percolation lead you to wonder about self-employment? In this case, here’s a short series of questions to ask yourself and drive some research into if self-employment is a route you might want to consider. Pippi and Hadassah can both confirm it is both awesome and a ton of extra work. Is it the right thing …

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Episode 7: Research to expand your ideas part 2: Types of Jobs 35:27

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Jobs, roles and titles - besides “postal worker” and “firefighter” and “teacher” what other kinds of jobs are out there – and how in the world do you find out what they are, what the people who have them do, and what they’re paid?? This episode details places you can drill into a job type search, to give you ideas for what your next job might be. H…

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Episode 6: Expanding your ideas part 1: Financial Imagination 25:14

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This episode walks you through data on the income people need to cover costs, holds your hand as you jump into a pool of numbers, and leads an exercise on how to expand your ideas of what kinds of income are real in the first place. Hosted by Hadassah Damien, a money coach and business strategist, and Pippi Kessler, a career coach and organizationa…

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Episode 5: Setting Criteria to Have a Nice Life: Going Deeper 35:40

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Creating a vision starts with the details and you’ll come up with more details about your life from these exercises! In this episode, Pippi and Hadassah introduce three more ways to come up with elements of your life - time, money, and imagination - which you’ll use later in the series to inform your ideas. The Have a Nice Life workbook has more de…

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Episode 4: Setting Criteria to Have a Nice Life: Starting with Anti-ableist Self-Acceptance and a Values/Talents Map 35:00

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You probably don’t know exactly what your ideal work + life shape looks like, and if so you are normal! You might not be sure how to start to imagine such things, or you suspect you’ve buried or cast aside some pieces that might be clues to what you need. In this episode you’ll learn two practices to set criteria about what you want: one about anti…

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Ep 52 — Kathryn Rheem, Ed.D., LMFT — Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy 50:58

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We interviewed Kathryn Rheem, Ed.D., LMFT, a therapist and trainer in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) with couples, using ketamine as a tool to help couples feel unstuck and deepen their work in couples therapy. Kathryn is a therapist in private practice treating couples, individuals, and families, co-director of the Washington Baltimore Cent…

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Episode 3: Eight Step Framework to Figure Out Your Nice Life 31:44

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In this episode we explore the eight steps we’ll take you through in the rest of the series. Both Pippi and Hadassah work with a methodology called Design Thinking, and we’ll be leaning on it in this work, so we learn about how it’s going to be used to help you figure out how to Have a Nice Life [and without any unnecessary corporate lingo, fear no…

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Episode 2: Why It’s Hard to Figure Out Work That You Want: Systemic Problems 34:04

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This series is about finding jobs we’ll like that provide money to be sustained by; about how not to be ground down and instead more aligned with our values, regardless of how you feel about work. But why is this so hard? In this episode we examine the current moment and historical events that have lead to systemic barriers making finding work that…

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Welcome to Have a Nice Life: Meet your Hosts 36:27

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Welcome to Have a Nice Life! A miniseries on career changing, from career coach and organizational psychologist Pippi Kessler, and money coach and business strategist Hadassah Damien, two lefty queers who’ve both taken a winding path to good work and stability. In this intro episode we share our backstories and why we’re making this series. This po…

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Ep 51 — Tess Hochberger, LMSW — Loneliness 35:48

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Tess Hochberger, LMSW, is a Modern Mind therapist specializing in couples and sex therapy, gender identity, and neurodivergence. In this episode, we discuss Tess's focus on loneliness, inspired by her research on the elderly. We explore how depression and anxiety can be a sign of loneliness and why men might be more at risk. Tess emphasizes the pos…

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Ep 50 — Therapy with Tess Hochberger, LMSW 17:31

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Tess Hochberger, LMSW, is a therapist who works with couples and individuals and specializes in couples and sex therapy, gender identity, and neurological divergence. In this episode, Tess discusses how she works with her patients, the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and how change happens. Tess is warm, creative, and deeply attuned and…

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Ep 49 — Yaron Schwartzman, LMSW — Divorce 35:37

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Yaron Schwartzman is a Modern Mind therapist specializing in addiction, parenting, and couples therapy. Yaron has a particular expertise in helping couples to end well and navigate co-parenting. In this episode, we talk to Yaron about divorce and how he helps couples make meaning of the end of their relationship and part in a respectful way. If you…

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Ep 48 — Therapy with Yaron Schwartzman, LMSW 21:47

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Yaron Schwartzman is a therapist who works with couples and individuals and specializes in conscious uncoupling and addiction. We welcome him to the pod as the newest member at Modern Mind, our group practice located in NYC. Yaron discusses how he works with his patients, what contributes to change in a person, and how to determine goodness of fit …

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Ep 47 — Adam Cohen, LMFT — Second Adolescence 49:08

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Adam Cohen is a licensed psychotherapist with a practice devoted to LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults. He developed Second Adolescence as a conceptual framework for healing and liberating from the trauma of growing up queer in an anti-queer world. Cohen is the host of the podcast Second Adolescence and author of the upcoming book Second Adolescence. In…

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Ep 46 — Annabelle Seife, PhD — Commitment: What It Takes to Build a Lasting Relationship 50:43

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Annabelle Seife, Ph.D., is the founder of Before the Leap, a course for contemporary commitment. She teaches couples the necessary skills to build a strong foundation for their relationship and helps partners have important conversations. We highly recommend this episode to anyone contemplating commitment or who has already taken steps to build a s…

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Ep 45 — Pooja Amy Shah, MD — A Different Approach to Medicine 46:05

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We are thrilled to interview Pooja Amy Shah, MD, doctor in integrative medicine and family medicine. In her integrative medicine practice, she combines eastern practices along with Western medicine to treat the mind and body holistically. In a society where we typically receive care in piecemeal, Dr. Pooja Amy Shah believes in catering treatment to…

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Ep 44 — Terry Real — Overcoming Toxic Individualism 47:24

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Terry Real returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship. Terry is the creator of Relational Life Therapy (RLT), a methodology that helps individuals become conscious of negative behaviors and guides them through trauma and inner-child work in the presence of their partners in order …

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Ep 43 — Bill Doherty, PhD — Bridging the Gap: Conservatives and Liberals 1:10:01

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This is the second time we welcome Dr. Bill Doherty on LOVELINK. Dr. Doherty is a family therapist and professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. He is the co-founder of The Doherty Relationship Institute, helping couples on the brink and using his model of discernment counseling, to work through ambivalenc…

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Ep 42 — Caroline Welch — Mindfulness for Women 43:12

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In this interview, Caroline Welch, CEO and co-founder of the Mindsight Institute in Santa Monica, CA, talks to us about the importance of presence in helping women stay grounded in their lives. Caroline teaches us how mindful awareness can inform the three Ps, Purpose (finding what matters to us), Pivoting (making changes), and Pacing (the speed of…

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Ep 41 — Dan Siegel, MD — The Science of Good Parenting 1:03:48

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Dr. Dan Siegel is an expert on parenting and the brain. He has written six books on parenting, including NYT bestsellers Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain, The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, and No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your C…

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Ep 40 — Michael Clemmens, PhD — Gestalt Therapy 42:57

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In this interview, psychologist Michael Clemmens provides an overview of Gestalt therapy, a form of psychotherapy focused on helping people develop their present moment awareness. Dr. Clemmens describes how our ability to feel ourselves increases our choices and allows for a more meaningful lived experience. With his clear and engaging way of being…

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Ep 39 — Ian Kerner — So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex 53:10

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We welcome back Dr. Ian Kerner, renowned sex therapist and best selling author of “She Comes First.” As one of the most well known voices in the field of sex therapy, Ian integrates both a biological and psychodynamic understanding of sexuality, making his work both deep in understanding as well as incredibly practical. In our interview, Ian discus…