Sex therapist and psychologist Dr. Marianne Brandon is here to energize the conversation about sex. Marianne shares what she discovered after years of working with highly educated, sexually confident women who still struggled with low libido — and why the standard interventions weren't working. The conversation gets into evolutionary biology, the "10 seeds" framework for understanding desire differences, what it actually takes for women to let go in the bedroom, and what AI and VR porn mean for the future of human intimacy.

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Devyn Lowry joins Brittani to talk about life as a startup founder, why empathy is a non-negotiable skill in tech, and the broken systems that led him to build Ocean Labs — a mental health platform designed to actually match people with the right therapist.

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Resources Mentioned:

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Stay connected. Go touch grass.

What is purpose, and how do you find it when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or directionless?

In this episode, Brittani and Drew explore the relationship between purpose, passion, responsibility, freedom, and meaning. They unpack why purpose isn't always about feeling inspired or excited—it often emerges through commitment, curiosity, relationships, and even irritation.

From childhood report cards and career choices to Viktor Frankl, daydreaming, self-limiting beliefs, and the role of relationships in creating meaning, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at what helps us build a life that feels purposeful.

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Brittani's Resources

Website: https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/brittani_procknow

Intimacy Workbook: https://howtorelate.kit.com/b956780219

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Taylor is a LCSW and founder of Social Work to Wealth- a finance education platform for social workers. Taylor shares how a tip about high-yield savings accounts sent her down a personal finance rabbit hole that reshaped her finances, her marriage, and her mission. She and her husband tackled $277,000 in debt — and she's been sharing that journey publicly ever since to normalize the money conversation for social workers everywhere.

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Resources mentioned:

Find Taylor: ⁠socialworktowealth.com⁠

IG: https://www.instagram.com/socialworktowealth/

How to Relate

Website: ⁠https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/⁠

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brittani_procknow⁠

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We plan births. We register for gear. We don't plan for what happens to the people becoming parents. Veronica Kemeny, co-founder of Anchor Perinatal Wellness in Raleigh, joins Brittani to talk about matrescence, the neuroscience of new parenthood, why couples hit their hardest stretch right when baby arrives — and what support actually looks like across a full continuum of care. Veronica Kemeny, LCSW discusses the realities of pregnancy, postpartum mental health, parenting, relationships, and nervous system regulation.

Resources

Brittani's Resources

Website: ⁠https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/⁠

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brittani_procknow⁠

Intimacy Workbook: ⁠https://howtorelate.kit.com/b956780219⁠

Newsletter: ⁠https://howtorelate.kit.com/e9f87bb2dc⁠

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Therapist Threads Newsletter: For therapists to stay connected

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What happens when everything you thought was true about your relationship turns out to be built on secrets? Heather Heide, founder of Uplifted Therapy in Minnesota, a practice specializing in betrayal trauma. Heather works with couples and individuals navigating the aftermath of infidelity, sex addiction, and all the nuanced forms betrayal can take — and what healing actually looks like when your world gets rocked.

Resources Mentioned

Connect with Heather

Brittani's Resources

Website: ⁠https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/⁠

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brittani_procknow⁠

Intimacy Workbook: ⁠https://howtorelate.kit.com/b956780219⁠

Newsletter: ⁠https://howtorelate.kit.com/e9f87bb2dc⁠

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What separates great leaders from ones who quietly destroy their teams? And when you're the one burning out at the top — do you stay or go? Kealy Spring, licensed therapist and executive coach in the San Francisco Bay Area, breaks down the inner psychology of leadership, what executive coaching actually is, and why most people calling themselves coaches probably aren't.

In This Episode

Key Takeaways

🔑 The energy audit isn't about adding to your plate — it's about gathering data so you know where to work the edges.

🔑 Cognitive distortions don't stay home when you go to work. Name it → check your evidence → reframe.

🔑 Coaching is strategic and time-limited. Therapy goes deeper into patterns and history. You may need both.

Resources Mentioned

Brittani's Resources:

Website: ⁠https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/⁠

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brittani_procknow⁠

Intimacy Workbook: ⁠https://howtorelate.kit.com/b956780219⁠

Newsletter: ⁠https://howtorelate.kit.com/e9f87bb2dc⁠

Stay connected.

What if the problem in your relationship isn’t the argument you keep having—but the pattern underneath it?

Therapist Carole Cullen explores how couples can move from disconnection to deeper intimacy using a mix of structured tools, emotional processing, and experiential learning.

Carole shares how she integrates the John Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), why traditional 50-minute sessions often fall short, and how immersive couples intensives can create breakthroughs in just a few days.

We also dive into her innovative membership model, The Work of Us, which combines therapy, community, and real-life experiences—from Pilates to equine-assisted learning—to help couples reconnect outside the therapy room.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same conflict loop, this episode will help you understand why—and what actually creates change.

Carole's Resources:

Website: https://mytherapistnc.org/

Couples Workshops: https://www.couplesworkshopsnc.com/

Brittani's Resources

Website: ⁠https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/⁠

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brittani_procknow⁠

Intimacy Workbook: ⁠https://howtorelate.kit.com/b956780219⁠

Newsletter: ⁠https://howtorelate.kit.com/e9f87bb2dc⁠

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What happens when artificial intelligence enters the therapy room—both with clinicians and clients?

Ann Dypiangco, LCSW, is a therapist in private practice and co-creator of Therapist Brief, a newsletter for therapists navigating tech, research, and the changing landscape of mental health care. She also works at the intersection of clinical practice and emerging technology in her roles at Blueprint.ai and Mental Health Match.

From AI-generated therapy notes to clients turning to chatbots for emotional support, we explore what’s changing, what’s concerning, and where there’s actually opportunity.

Ann's Resources:

Podcast Resources

Website: https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/brittani_procknow

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Newsletter: https://howtorelate.kit.com/e9f87bb2dc

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Therapist Collective: The Trusted Community for Entrepreneurial Therapists to Refer, Connect, and Grow

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What if you stopped trying to make the perfect decision—and instead focused on making the best bet?

In this episode, Brittani sits down with Daniel to explore how poker strategy—especially ideas from Thinking in Bets—can transform the way we think about relationships, career choices, and everyday decision-making.

They break down concepts like probability thinking, emotional regulation, and “playing the long game,” and apply them to real-life scenarios like dating burnout, job searching, and running a business.

If you’ve ever spiraled after a “bad outcome” or questioned your choices, this episode will help you zoom out, rethink control, and make more grounded, confident decisions.

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/brittani_procknow

Intimacy Workbook: https://howtorelate.kit.com/b956780219

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