In this episode is a juicy one! We discuss codependency while traveling through ADDICTION, RESENTMENT, BOUNDARIES and whether we should block someone. 

Vanessa Bennet is the author of IT'S NOT ME IT'S YOU  which she narrates the audio version with her life partner and co-author John Kim also known as the angry therapist on instagram. Whatever version of the book you choose please make sure to do the exercises at the end of each chapter because they will create shifts and help you get insight on your inner life. This book did that for me so I highky recommend it. 

Vanessa Benett also recommends the work of Harriet Lerner which is now on my must read list. Some of her most popular titles are THE DANCE OF CONNECTION and WHY WON'T YOU APOLOGIZE. 

We also discuss Melody Beattie's book, an OG of codependecy work, CODEPENDENT NO MORE. This book was my first experience exploring my inner codependency and it's definitely worth reading. 

Here you can find the 12 step programs Vanessa Bennett recommends in this episode:

AL-ANON : For help and support of those dealing with family members in active addiction

CoDA: Codependent Anonymous 

Another great support group:

Adult Children: Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families 

You can find Vanessa Bennett Here:

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In this episode we welcome back associate marriage and family therapist Paul Backlund discussing ENM and other non-traditional relationship structure from a psychological perspective. Paul gives us the 4Cs which great tools to improve any relationship you are in and listen as I dive deeper into my own short comings in my last romantic relationship. This one gets real ... real quick. 

If you would like to work with Paul you can find him here. 

Today we welcome Alicia Catelli, a long time friend, to discuss ENM and other forms of non-tradicional relationhsips. As a non-traditionalist, Alicia has been able to give her friends objective insight into their relationships which sucessfully remaining single poly. More on polyamory on the next episode. Join me now as we discuss What the heck is ENM?

Have you ever questioned if the person you are dating has an addiction issue?

After discussing sober dating and dating under the influence I welcome back Associate Marriage and Relationship Therapist Paul Backlund to discuss dating and addiction. With extensive experience dealing with recovery, Paul gives us 3 important things to focus on if you might be dating an addict. 

If you would like to work with Paul Backlund you can find him here. 

In this epsiode I welcome the lovely comedian Mala Muñoz host of the podcast Locatora Radio and Marijuanera destigmatizing Marijuana use in the latinx community. We discuss dating,  breaking up under the influence, dating sober people and why I will not date a vegan. You can follow Mala Muñoz by here. 

In this espisode we welcome the founder and creator of the non-alcoholic pre-batched cocktail Jas, Cecilia Rios Murrieta.

We discuss the pros and cons of sober dating and dive deep into perception, social anxiety, self awarenesss and my first experience drunk texting. Brace yourselves, kids!

Jas is currently running a Valentine's Day Special so head to their website drinkjas.com and try it today.

This is the episode you will want to listen to before you send that text, enage in that argument or withdraw from communicating all together. Sometic Experiencing Practicioner Sarah Baldwin gives our listeners tangible tools to self-regulate and co-regulate emotions based on our attachment styles while in conflict made popular by the book ATTACHED. Emotional Regulation plays a huge part in the quality of our relationships and these simple tools are incredibly powerful to improve our ability to be radically honest. You won't wanna miss. 

To find out more about Sarah Balwin's fantastic work click here. 

In this episode I welcome award winning filmmaker, friend and sensitive human Puerto Rican Kris Mercado. We discuss unrequited love through our experiences, family history and movies. Kris shows incredible vulnerability discussing how men self-sabotage in relationships and how culture affects our idea of love. This is our most beautifully touching epsiode yet. To find more on Kris and his work click here. 

We all love the idea of the holidays we remember from Christmas Movies: the snow, the big tree, the family surrounding a big table...

But most holidays are not picture perfect. Wether you get along with your family or now holidays are bound to bring conflict with your loved ones. 

Wether you are without your family this season or you need help navigating emotions around the holidays, this episode is for you. 

If you'd like to work with DR. Reeves you can find her information here and if you are still looking for a holiday gift that will just keep giving her book BOUNDARIES is on sale now. 

In this edpisode I invite my my own relationship coach Dr. Tari Mack to discuss the very popular "Cuffin Season." As the weather begins to cool and our desire to stay out deminishes many people look for a relationtioship to keep them warm and entertained through the winter months. Dr. Tari Mack discusses why that is not the best path to follow if you are looking to find your person and gives us tips on how to avoid some pitfalls. We also catch up on where I am with my dating life. Catch us spilling the tea on the episode.