In today's episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy and Deepa discussed the importance of self-awareness, tools, and skills for personal and professional growth. They emphasized the need for individuals to prioritize self-care and manage their workload to maintain a healthy work-life balance. They explored common emotional challenges faced by high-performing clients, including issues with work-life balance, exhaustion, disconnection, and dissatisfaction in their partnerships. They highlighted the importance of creating a safe space for individuals to share their experiences and receive support, as well as the necessity for ongoing trust-building and vulnerability to overcome these challenges. Additionally, they addressed the challenges of leadership and emotional intelligence in high-pressure situations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a connection with employees, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care to avoid burnout.

Dr. Jenn Kennedy earned a Masters in Clinical Psychology and a PhD in Clinical Sexology.  She is also a board certified Sex Therapist. She has been working with individuals and couples in the areas of sexual satisfaction, dysfunction and interpersonal communication for eight years. She offers small group programs as well as one-on-one intensives.

Dr. Jenn also has considerable experience working with LGBT individuals and couples. She has taught as adjunct faculty in the masters program at Antioch University Santa Barbara, and served as president and past president of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SB-CAMFT). She is a speaker and is frequently quoted by media outlets, including Reader’s Digest, Healthline, Redbook, Shondaland, Forbes Health, Allure and Giddy. She supervises up and coming therapists and operates Riviera Therapy in Santa Barbara.

Kennedy Marriage Therapy, Inc. owns and operates Riviera Therapy and Pleasure Project.