Mike and Ariana welcome back Joleen Hartland, LCPC, and Naomi Effort, LCPC, to the podcast. This episode highlights the role caregivers have, the impact of the work, and ways to support oneself.

Mike and Ariana spend time discussing alarming statistics of child abuse in America. Mike vulnerably shares parts of his story and the impact of abuse. Although this episode is heavy, we invite you to take a listen and spread awareness of this critical issue.

Mike and Ariana welcome back Hanifa Khan to the podcast. In our discussion, Hanifa highlights concerns of trauma related media exposure. She further gives data to support positive correlation between media content and PTSD-like symptoms.

Mike and Ariana welcome back Jessica Krakowsky and Kelsey Dagnenais. They spend time normalizing challenges faced by today's parents and give their professional takes.

Mike and Ariana welcome back Naomi Effort. She discusses sex and intimacy as we age. She brings in information around physiological changes of the body, the value of intimacy, and ways to support yourself or partner(s) through challenges.

Mike and Ariana discuss the buzz over pop culture idea of gaslighting. They evaluate gaslighting behavior, investigate what is and what it is not, and share tools to support someone in a gaslighting relationship.

Mike and Ariana welcome back Naomi Effort to talk about modern dating culture. Together, they discuss ways dating has changed. They evaluate the complications of ghosting.

*Recorded prior to the Fall 2023 Bowling Fundraiser.

Mike and Ariana welcome back Brian Gold to the podcast to talk about gender roles and marriage. This episode dives into traditional thinking of roles in the home and ways it has changed over the years.

Mike and Ariana welcome Nicole Ramel and Jessica Krakowsky, therapists with The Genesis Therapy Center to further the conversation of misogyny. They listened to "part one" and shared their feedback as well as introduced concerns that need to be paid attention to including political climate, abortion, and maternal mortality rate.

Mike and Ariana welcome Brian and Jason to have a very necessary and powerful discussion around misogyny. They share their own struggles with the concept of misogyny and shed light on the journey to challenge toxic norms. Stay tuned for part 2, as some of the women from Genesis will give their take!