In the first episode of Dr. Courtney Tracy’s relaunched HUMAN First podcast (formerly The Truth Doctor Show), she dives into the topic of relationships with one of her favorite couples therapists from sunny San Diego, Katie Miles.

Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss:

• Unique story about how Katie decided to become a therapist after not thriving in her dream career and having a panic attack at work during her quarter-life crisis


• When and why did we ever think our relationships could/would be *perfect*?


• History lesson: Our relationships were based on economics in the beginning until Pride and Prejudice changed everything?!! You NEED to know this.


• Why do we choose certain relationships/friendships and/or certain partners?


• What are the standards of a “good enough” relationship?


• What influences what millennials / Gen Z expect in our relationships? (Spoiler: Jen & Brad + The Notebook + your parents)


• Learn how Katie works with each of the individuals in a relationship during therapy (insight into what couples therapy is like)


• The #1 Myth that people believe about relationships that leads them into couples therapy


• Dr. Tracy gets existential about relationships towards the end because she can’t help it (of course)


• Biggest takeaway for people struggling in their relationship right now (thank you!!)

Find Katie Miles on Instagram and TikTok! @katietalkstherapy @habitbetter

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This podcast is not therapy and does not provide personalized clinical advice. The purpose of this podcast is to provide mental health based entertainment and psychoeducation.

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