This episode explores the question of what it takes to be a couple, from the perspective of individuals as well as those who are part of a couple already. Specific issues include how to know if your partnership is healthy, factors that lead couples to be able to stay together for a lifetime, what to consider when picking a partner, questions to ask each other when meeting someone new and how to build confidence to try again after failed relationships. More info: www.cynthiapostphd.com

This episode defines Empty Nesting and explores specific aspects including immediate things an empty nesting couple is faced with, how to address empty nesting issues for couples, single parents and children, and how to plan for empty nesting.  More info: www.cynthiapostphd.com

This episode explores the definition of a meaningful life and offers specific steps to help create such a life. In addition, Dr. Post talks about the connection between celebrations like New Years, birthdays and anniversaries and creating a meaningful life, as well as resolving potential conflict if each person in a couple has a different definition of a meaningful life. More information:  www.cynthiapostphd.com 

This episode explores parental relationships with their adult children, including a look at what is appropriate, healthy and normal in a relationship between adult children and their parents, how should parents respond to their adult children, how often to talk, how much to share and how to determine the amount of parenting advice to give to adult children who are now parents? 

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Growing older might present us with new, frustrating and unexpected challenges. Depression, isolation and even suicide are factors we may face as we age, but there are ways to have a positive outlook. In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Post discusses some ways to build the mental resilience to deal with and accept aging. www.cynthiapostphd.com

This episode explores the meaning of retirement, our relationship with work, identity connected to a career, the life-changing experience of leaving full-time work. More information: www.cynthiapostphd.com 

This episode explores changing family dynamics as adult children become parents, with specific examples of various generational combinations. Dr. Post provides suggestions for new parents, new grandparents, step families and blended families. www.cynthiapostphd.com 

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This episode explores specific things we can do to keep friend and family relationships healthy, including staying connected, the pros and cons of social media, and structuring time to stay in touch. More information: www.cynthiapostphd.com  

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The holiday season is supposed to be a time for fun with family and friends. Sometimes, however, the holidays involve stress, overscheduling and overeating. In this episode, psychologist Cynthia Post suggests ways to survive the season. Specifics include changing generational traditions and roles, blended families, gift giving, expectations, travel and spending the holidays alone. More information: www.cynthiapostphd.com  

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This episode sets the stage for the renamed Couples and Connections podcast. Dr. Post explains what she means by the term Mental Resilience, talks about her background and her practice and outlines future episodes. More information: www.cynthiapostphd.com 

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