I am compelled to talk about difficult things that are real and exist for women today. As a therapist, too many women and couples have presented in my office with pornography as a huge issue in their marriage for me not to address it. I asked Joshua Shea, author and recovered porn addict, to join me today to give a …
We’re Not Broken, Just Bent | Laurie McDermott
Laurie McDermott is a comedienne, life coach, and the Founder of The Wife Expert where her goal is to help women thrive in their marriages. In this episode, Laurie and I talk about why a lack of love is not a good enough reason to get divorced, the differences between what men and women generally need from a relationship, why …
Knowing When It’s Time to Quit | Dr. Zoe Shaw
Winners never quit, and quitters never win, right? Wrong. I am pretty convinced that there is something in your life that you really know you need to give up, but it’s hard to quit because quitting feels like failure. There is so much in our culture that pushes us to never give up. There are times when giving up is …
Must Do’s for Single Moms – from Self-Care to Dating | Dr. Robbin Rockett
Dr. Robbin Rockett is a Psychologist, the Host of the Solo Parent Life podcast, and a single mom of three. In this episode, we’re going to talk about all things single moms, including grieving the loss of your marriage or ideal family life, coping with the stigma of being a single mother, how to manage a co-parenting relationship, self-care tips, …
From Bump to Blues | Heather Turner
Every single childbirth experience is different. So, whether you’re pregnant with your first child or your fifth, you’re likely to have questions or concerns. That’s why I’m very excited to bring you today’s guest. Heather Turner is a DONA International Certified Doula, a Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator, Owner of Your Birth, and a mother of two boys. Today, we’re diving into …
When Your Friend Is Toxic | Rosita Godycki
My best friend of 17 years, Rosita Godycki, is back on the show! This time, we’re talking about toxic friendships. Specifically, how to recognize a toxic friendship, how to tell the difference between a friend who is toxic and one who challenges you to grow in ways you’re not comfortable with, how to end the relationship after you realize it’s toxic, …
Finding Strength in Your Struggle | Dr. Zoe Shaw
This week’s solo episode is perfect for honoring Women’s History Month. It is no coincidence that the strongest women you know have been through a lot! We all struggle sometimes and that is where we develop our strength. In this episode, I reflect on my history and my developing strength, how we stand on the shoulders of women who came before …
Launching Your Teen into Adulthood – Getting Your Teen and Yourself Ready for the College Years | Neha Gupta & Patricia Hoolihan
This week’s episode is a special one for me personally because we’re diving into a situation that I’m currently in the middle of myself. Neha Gupta, the Founder of College Shortcuts and Elite Private Tutoring, and I dive into the subject of launching your teen into adulthood. With a son preparing to leave for college soon, I’ve been experiencing the …
Has Maintaining Your Relationship Become Just a Box to Check off | Kristen Manieri
If you’ve been in a relationship for any amount of time, you understand the importance of maintenance. You also likely understand you can get to that point where your relationship becomes all about the obligatory maintenance instead of really connecting with your spouse. The good news is, my guest today, author and motivational speaker Kristen Manieri, is here to discuss …
Understanding the Mind of Your Teenage Son | Sacaiah Shaw
In this incredibly special episode, my 16-year-old son, Sacaiah, is on the show to help us get a better understand of the mind of a male teenager. Sacaiah is a Junior in high school, an actor, a singer, and an all-around awesome kid. Sacaiah give us some insight on what your teen is really thinking and feeling about communicating …