Unfortunately the journey to trauma recovery isn’t as simple as “time heals all wounds”. Clinical psychologist Dr. Arielle Schwartz illuminates the path to healing and debunks the misconceptions around trauma recovery. She advises on a variety of topics including, how to speak to your partner about your trauma and how to reclaim your relationship to intimacy after sexual trauma. Dr. Schwartz speaks about shame, forgiveness and what to do if you are in a situation where you have to see your abuser. This episode contains something for everyone no matter where you are on your journey to recovery. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of sexual violence, and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Visit spotify.com/resources for information and resources.

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Elizabeth Banks joins Call Her Daddy to share some wine, wisdom and laughs. She reminisces on meeting her husband on the very first night of college and how she knew he was the one - even though they were only eighteen. Elizabeth and Alex discuss and normalize not always knowing exactly what you want in life -- and give advice to those feeling confused after graduating college. Elizabeth opens up about her path to motherhood and the decision to use a surrogate. She talks about the feelings of shame and grief she experienced after discovering she could not get pregnant. The duo break down other topics, including women having autonomy over their bodies, power imbalances in the workplace and the privilege of using your voice for change.

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Are you an introvert, extrovert or somewhere in between? This week Call Her Daddy explores the dynamics that can arise between introverts and extroverts while dating and in relationships. I’m an extrovert and I feel rejected when my introverted partner needs alone time, how do I respond? My extroverted partner is overwhelming me with plans and I feel like the boring one in the relationship, what do I do? Dating as an introvert is absolutely exhausting, is there any way to make it more manageable? Kati Morton, licensed marriage and family therapist, is here to talk us through these specific situations and more.

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This week Call Her Daddy is bringing you a SOLO episode. Father Cooper finally moved into her new home she bought with her boyfriend and this has raised some serious concerns. Buying a house before marriage?! She discusses the pressures of a “timeline” and why this concept is absolute bullshit. Alex opens up about difficult family situations she’s had to overcome and what she is doing this year to take back the holidays. Has your relationship veered more towards feeling like roommates rather than lovers? You don’t have to settle for this - Alex breaks down what she believes it takes to keep passion alive in a long term relationship. Stick around for the sex - Father Cooper details her favorite new sex position and explains exactly what to say if your partner refuses to use a vibrator in the bedroom.

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Morgan Stewart McGraw joins Call Her Daddy to give us the advice we all need to hear. Morgan hits us with some hard fashion truths … say goodbye to your cut-out dresses, wedges, and even your beloved ankle boots. She opens up about her marriage to musician Jordan McGraw, and discusses how the two found their way back to each other after almost ten years apart. Morgan shares what it’s like to have Dr. Phil as a father-in-law and whether or not it’s too much living in the same city as your parents and in-laws. The pair discuss everything from weddings and the end of bridesmaids as we know it, to celebrity hall passes, to befriending strangers when drunk, and more.

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La La Anthony joins Call Her Daddy to talk about her career, how to be a great friend (keep secrets) and how she’s stayed grounded and classy af while navigating a shared life with a professional athlete. La La tells the story of getting a fake ID at 15 years old so she could begin working as an intern in radio. She reflects on her journey from radio personality to MTV host to actress and producer. La La is the ultimate best friend to some of the most famous women in the world, and Alex and La La discuss all things friendship. Should you give your friends the truth even if it hurts? How do you know when it’s time to end a friendship? The duo dive into dating (athletes), love, marriage and divorce. La La opens up about her time as an NBA wife, the sleepless nights and a culture of cheating. She discusses the early days of her marriage, her decision to divorce, her current dating life, and whether she’ll ever date another athlete again.

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You get rejected after a date and tell yourself you’re going to end up alone. You procrastinate a huge assignment and end up pulling an all-nighter to barely complete the task. You don’t hit your goal when training for an upcoming race and decide to withdraw from the competition. These are all examples of self-sabotage. Dr. Judy Ho, triple board certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, joins Call Her Daddy to explain why we self-sabotage, how to recognize it, and provide tangible tools on how to overcome it. This episode will help you to get out of your own spiral of negative thoughts and work towards your goals.

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Nessa Barrett joins Call Her Daddy and isn’t here to hold back. She reflects on her childhood - and why she ran away from home at only 17 years old. She talks about what happened when she blew up online, her relationship with Josh Richards and the internet drama surrounding her dating timeline with Jaden Hossler. Nessa opens up about their recent breakup and directly addresses the cheating rumors. Nessa gets vulnerable when speaking about her mental health struggles that began when she was only six years old. She opens up about her Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis. Nessa describes the times when her struggles became unbearable and reveals the pain involved around getting help at a mental hospital. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of self harm and suicide and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Resources: 24/7 Crisis Hotline: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

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Anxiety sucks and we all experience it at some point. It can put a strain on your relationships, cause you to skip social events, and overall cause you physical and emotional discomfort. But we can’t allow anxiety to control our lives. This week, clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith is here with the answers. She provides tangible advice on how to manage all types of anxiety…from social anxiety to Sunday scaries to that moment when you are laying in bed at night with a million different thoughts racing through your head. You’ve come to the right place for some tools on how to ease and manage your anxiety.

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Fletcher joins Call Her Daddy and is ready to expose her dating life. Alex and Fletcher reflect on their exes and bond over toxic themes in past relationships. Fletcher explains how her need for independence created a fear of intimacy, and ultimately led to her hurting partners. Alex gets vulnerable and discusses how she used prior relationships as a source of validation in order to mask her insecurities. The pair debate when to go back to an ex, how to know if you’re with the right person and if breakup closure is even possible!

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