Join Shana in the final sendoff of RelationFix. Thank you to all the people who made RelationFix the wonder that it was and to all of our listeners. Be well, everyone. 

Join Shana and Ashley for the final episode of the year, where they discuss relationships in the holiday season and how to set boundaries! Setting and keeping boundaries is often a very difficult thing to do, but this holiday season is bound to be even harder. This is why this topic is so important. Come listen as they talk about what boundaries really are, how to set them, how to keep them, and the challenges we all face with living an authentic life. Following this conversation, Shana and Ashley discuss the future of RelationFix and their vision for its future. Don't miss this interesting and important conversation. Let's dive in!

Resources:

Authenticity: The Highest Frequency of Human Emotion | by NADINE H | Medium | Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

How to Set Boundaries - Brene Brown's Advice

What Brené Brown Taught Me About Setting Boundaries | Blue Osa

Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education

Music: ROA

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Right now, many of us are feeling disconnected, confused, and afraid. Finding ways to process and find clarity in difficult times is a skill everyone needs to develop. Join Shana and Ashley as they discuss the power of the written word. They explore journaling, letter writing, poetry, dialogue with a symptom, and many more styles in this instructive and informative episode. Let's dive in!

Resources:

Books:

The Diary of Anne Frank a book by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett

Love Warrior: A Memoir a book by Glennon Doyle Melton and Glennon Doyle

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle a book by Amelia Nagoski and Emily Nagoski

Journaling:

57 Deep Journal Prompts for Personal Growth & Self-Improvement - Sage & Bloom

How to Start a Bullet Journal: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

12 gratitude journal prompts to add to your self-care routine — Calm Blog

Self-Awareness Writing

Dialogue with a Symptom, Problem, or Issue - CMBM

Transactional Writing: Letters That Heal | Psychology Today

Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education

Music: ROA

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Join Shana and Ashley for the second installment of Reddit Questions Answered. Reddit is a social media platform where people can talk about almost anything, including relationships. Don't miss this interesting discussion about body image, infidelity, and sex after children in this fun, entertaining, and informative episode. Let's dive in!

Resources:

The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love a book by Sonya Renee Taylor, Ijeoma Oluo, and Ijeoma Oluo

The Anatomy of Trust - Brené Brown

Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education

Music: ROA

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Join Shana and Ashley in the final installment of their new bonus series as they recap and review the relationships and dynamics of the newest season of Netflix's hottest reality TV show, Love Is Blind! These 29 singles date without seeing each other in person to see if they can form emotional connections BEFORE the physical. This is the Reunion Episode! Ooooo the tea was hot, and the relationships were wild! This was a very interesting look at what happened behind the scenes and what's happened since filming has ended. Come see who's still together, and who has moved on to other adventures. Let's try to answer the question "is love truly blind?" Come find out with us! 

Resources:

Love is Blind: Season 7 Trailer: https://youtu.be/KTKV-RKC7LE

Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education

Music: ROA

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Join Shana and Ashley in the penultimate installment of their new bonus series as they recap and review the relationships and dynamics of the newest season of Netflix's hottest reality TV show, Love Is Blind! These 29 singles date without seeing each other in person to see if they can form emotional connections BEFORE the physical. It's time for the weddings! Let's see who says yes, who says no, and who doesn't make it to the aisle at all! Let's try to answer the question "is love truly blind?" Come find out with us! 

Resources:

Love is Blind: Season 7 Trailer: https://youtu.be/KTKV-RKC7LE

Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education

Music: ROA

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Come listen to this interesting and spicy conversation about the different ways human beings form intimate relationships. Most of us think about romantic relationships as man meets woman, they fall in love, get married, have 2.5 children, and buy a house. Well, that could be some people's story, but not everyone's. Join Shana and Ashley as they talk about the varied history of monogamy, polygamy, and polyamory in the human world. Would you be willing to try a throuple? Or maybe Kitchen Table Poly? Learn about these concepts and so much more in this episode of RelationFix. Let's dive in!

Resources:

Human Monogamy Has Deep Roots | Scientific American

Polyamory: What It Is, Types, & How It Works

Polyamory vs. Polygamy: 18 Differences, Tips, and More

11 Best Polyamorous Dating Apps - Polyamory Dating Apps

Throuple Dating | Polyamorous & Throuple Dating

FetLife: World's Largest BDSM, Kink, and Fetish Community | FetLife

Apps:

BiCupid

Monogamish

Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education

Music: ROA

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Join Shana and Ashley in the third installment of their new bonus series as they recap and review the relationships and dynamics of the newest season of Netflix's hottest reality TV show, Love Is Blind! These 29 singles date without seeing each other in person to see if they can form emotional connections BEFORE the physical. Let's see how the couples are handling the real world of their relationships, as their connections continue...or not! Come listen to who stayed together, who went their separate ways, and what we think about the dynamics of each couple says about them. We might even spill a little tea for y'all! Let's try to answer the question "is love truly blind?" Come find out with us! 

Resources:

Love is Blind: Season 7 Trailer: https://youtu.be/KTKV-RKC7LE

Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education

Music: ROA

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Join Shana and Ashley in the second installment of their new bonus series as they recap and review the relationships and dynamics of the newest season of Netflix's hottest reality TV show, Love Is Blind! These 29 singles date without seeing each other in person to see if they can form emotional connections BEFORE the physical. Let's see how the 6 engaged couples continue their journey in Mexico, and re-enter the world of family, friends, work, and technology together. We might even spill a little tea for y'all! Let's try to answer the question "is love truly blind?" Come find out with us! 

Resources:

Love is Blind: Season 7 Trailer: https://youtu.be/KTKV-RKC7LE

Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education

Music: ROA

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Join Shana and Ashley for this episode of RelationFix where they explore the concept of self-love. What is self-love? Why is it important? How do we build self-love? Answer all these questions and more in this engaging and captivating conversation about the ways that we can love ourselves first. 

Resources:

Mating in Captivity a book by Esther Perel (bookshop.org)

Love Warrior: A Memoir a book by Glennon Doyle Melton and Glennon Doyle (bookshop.org)

The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love a book by Sonya Renee Taylor, Ijeoma Oluo, and Ijeoma Oluo (bookshop.org)

Quotes:

"If self-love says 'I love you,' self-care says 'Prove it.'" - Cleo Wade

"Self-esteem is the ability to see yourself as a flawed individual, and still hold yourself in high regard." -Esther Perel

Videos:

Mel Robbins - 5 Second Rule: Use This To Control Your Brain - Mel Robbins (youtube.com)

Iyanla Vanzant - My Cup Runneth Over: Why You Should Put Yourself First | Oprah's Lifeclass | Oprah Winfrey Network (youtube.com)

Other:

Self-Care Worksheet from Brown University: self care assessment and planning.pdf (brown.edu)

Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education

Music: ROA

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