Lena and Bob discuss the issues that functional and semi-functional couples are facing as they are faced with too much time together during the novel coronavirus. Different scenarios and strategies to overcome poor communication, stress, and conflict are all discussed.

It has been said that comparison is the thief of joy, yet why is it that so many of us constantly compare ourselves to others? In this episode, Lena and Bob interview theologian Brian Smith on envy, comparison, social hierarchies, and why so many get caught up in the "keeping up with the Joneses" phenomenon.

Lena and Bob discuss "The Nice Guy Syndrome" with special guest, John. Based on the book, "No More Mr. Nice Guy" by Dr. Robert Glover, they explore everything related to "nice guys." Do nice guys finish last? Why are nice guys actually not very nice at all? And much more!

Lena and Bob interview the brilliant neuroscientist Dr. Doug Fields on his book, "Why We Snap: Understanding The Rage Circuit In Your Brain." Learn the 9 triggers of rage and violence, why people with no history of violence can become violent, understanding your own anger and rage, violence against women, why men are more violent than women and how Dr. Fields believes we can end violence.

Bob and Lena interview the brilliant Dr. Carl Siegel on everything you ever wanted to know about men. What do men struggle with? What are the relational struggles men go through? What do men want? Why do men leave? How does one raise an emotionally healthy boy to be an emotionally healthy man? These questions are discussed and much more. Dr. Carl Siegel is the Executive Director of the Imago Center in Washington DC. He is an expert on male psychology and sees individuals, couples and runs mens support groups in Washington DC.

According to statistics, 2/3 of women have reported being bullied by a female boss at work. Toxic masculinity is a hot topic and in an era where women are supposed to be supporting other women, it doesn't always go that way. Lena and Bob interview "Kim" and "Angie" on their personal experiences of toxic female bosses and the group also discusses female relational aggression in the workplace, mom wars, female bullying and more.

Lena and Bob interview psychotherapists Shervon Laurice & Michael Giordano (who specialize in sex therapy) on everything you always wanted to know about sexual issues. Topics include: mismatched desire, low libido, erectile dysfunction, sexual communication, eroticism, open relationships, polyamory and more. Find out about how sex therapists work with these issues.

Bob and Lena have discussed the biological aspects of depression in previous episodes but this one focuses on whether or not human beings choose to be unhappy. Bob and Lena explore why this happens frequently, the purpose for it and why we often choose unhappiness over happiness. They also discuss the latest scientific research linking stress and inflammation to depression.

Rom-coms, Disney, fables and media subconsciously influence how we view our relationships and often to our detriment. Bob and Lena discuss how unrealistic expectations potentially ruin perfectly good relationships and hurt single people who are looking for the right person. What are realistic expectations for a relationship and what should someone be looking for when it comes to the "right" person? Bob and Lena also look at the research and how rom-coms can encourage stalker behavior, and much more.

Lena and Bob interview Jim Rendon, author of the book, "Upside: The New Science of Post-Traumatic Growth." This episode is a follow up to the previous episode on trauma. Find out why so many people can go on with their lives after experiencing horrible and life changing events. Learn the difference between resilience and growth and find out why there is a lot of hope after bad things happen to good people.