The D Spot

Shira Myrow is a mindfulness-based psychotherapist and relationship expert who is deeply committed to helping people integrate traumatic experiences and dysfunctional relationships into secure, resilient narratives.

Shira has advanced training in both the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Her integrative approach focuses on helping couples and individuals learn how to work with their emotions to end conflict. She focuses on treating attachment disorders for adult children of severely mentally ill parents.

Shira has also been a regular contributor for publications including Goop, Medium and Mind Body Green, and was a Ted X speaker. She has presented at the TED Women Leadership conference.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

- Exploring the spectrum of emotions and attractions that arise in long-term relationships and how to navigate them.

- Examining the role of boundaries in healthy relationships and how to foster trustworthiness within oneself.

- Investigating the impact of societal upheaval on personal integrity and how to stay aligned with one's values.

Connect with Shira:

Website: https://www.shiramyrowtherapy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiramyrow_mft/

Connect with Dana:

Website: https://danamcneil.com/

Therapy Package: www.therapygetaway.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDanaMcNeil/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanamcneil/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-mcneil/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTiGMC8VeLRMFl8FN9MYFSg

Maressa Brown is a seasoned reporter, writer, and editor who’s created dynamic, engaging lifestyle content for nearly two decades. A regular contributor to Parents magazine and PopSugar, resident astrologer for InStyle and Shape, senior editor for Care.com, former parenting editor for Cosmopolitan.com, her writing has also appeared on What to Expect digital, the Washington Post, Horoscope.com, Astrology.com, and more. Her first book, Raising Baby by the Stars: A New Parent’s Guide to Astrology (Artisan) will be out February 21, 2023.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

- Exploring the use of astrology as a tool to better understand yourself and your child.

- Examining the impact of the Moon's sign placement in one's natal chart, and the possible interpretations.

- Investigating the nuances between different sign combinations and modalities.

Connect with Maressa:

Website: https://maressabrown.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maressa.brown/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maressasbrown

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maressa.brown?lang=en

Connect with Dana:

Website: https://danamcneil.com/

Therapy Package: www.therapygetaway.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDanaMcNeil/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanamcneil/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-mcneil/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTiGMC8VeLRMFl8FN9MYFSg

Ashley Laderer is a freelance writer who splits her time between New York and Venice, California. She specializes in all things health and lifestyle, including mental health, physical health and wellness, and dating. She’s been published in Teen Vogue, SELF, Refinery29, NYLON, VICE, Healthline, Insider, and more.

Here’s what to expect on this week’s show:

- How Ashley Laderer transitioned from a fashion career to becoming a successful freelance writer.

- What Ashley has learned from her research and conversations with experts on dating and relationships.

- How Ashley has taken a more "selfish" approach to put herself first and prioritize her mental health while dating.

Connect with Ashley:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_unicorn/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashladerer

Connect with Dana:

Website: https://danamcneil.com/

Therapy Package: www.therapygetaway.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDanaMcNeil/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanamcneil/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-mcneil/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTiGMC8VeLRMFl8FN9MYFSg

Roger Nygard is an award-winning director, author, and documentary filmmaker best known for his work on The Truth About Marriage, Cut to the Monkey, The Relationship Place, and Six Days in Roswell.

His book and documentary "The Truth About Marriage" examines why relationships are so darn hard for everybody and how we can make them better--and the book also includes wisdom from experts such as Pat Allen, William Doherty, and John & Julie Gottman.

Roger has directed TV series such as “The Office” and “The Bernie Mac Show” and has edited Emmy-nominated episodes of "Who is America?" “VEEP” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Nygard has made several award-winning films, including the car-salesman comedy, "Suckers," and he has probed UFO fanatics in "Six Days In Roswell," and "Star Trek" fans in "Trekkies," and existentialism in "The Nature of Existence."

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

- Why is it that no one teaches us how to have successful relationships?

- Roger’s struggles with his own relationships before focusing on the hardships for his documentary.

- What the most important things to know are in order to have a successful relationship, according to The Gottman Method.

- If the environment in which a couple lives affects the success of their relationship.

Connect with Roger:

Website: www.TheTruthAboutMarriage.com

Website: http://rogernygard.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RogerNygard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RogerNygard

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarriageDocumentary

Connect with Dana:

Website: https://danamcneil.com/

Therapy Package: www.therapygetaway.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDanaMcNeil/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanamcneil/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-mcneil/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTiGMC8VeLRMFl8FN9MYFSg

April Davis is Founder and CEO of LUMA- Luxury Matchmaking. LUMA is a nationwide Matchmaking service serving clients in over 40 states and is now an Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company.

April Davis’s career with LUMA began when she realized she needed to take her skill of intuition and understanding people to the next level. She was always a hard worker, an MBA graduate by 20 working her way up a Fortune 500 company, and also pursuing modeling on the side. But if there was one thing she knew more than anything – it was how to help people find love. And not just the butterflies and hearts type of love – the real, long-lasting, take-home to Momma, marriage material type of love.

April was a Matchmaker for years within her own circle of friends and acquaintances; she just didn’t know that she was at the time. Whenever she met someone who was single, she would naturally start thinking of whom she might know that would be a good fit for that person.

The challenges involved in singles meeting quality matches became increasingly apparent, and it was then that April realized she needed to take her matchmaking from a hobby to a full-time career.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

- April’s movement from amateur matchmaker to making her hobby a career.

- Strategies can be used to find a successful and fulfilling relationship.

- How people can take care of their physical, emotional, and financial needs while dating.

- Avoiding making blanket judgments or stereotypes while evaluating a potential partner.

Connect with April:

Website: https://lumasearch.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LUMAsearch/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LUMA_search

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luma-luxury-matchmaking/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9gZ6mr929PSknoTM85jXrQ

Connect with Dana:

Website: https://danamcneil.com/

Therapy Package: www.therapygetaway.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDanaMcNeil/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanamcneil/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-mcneil/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTiGMC8VeLRMFl8FN9MYFSg

Emily Silva Hockstra is a coach and the author of four books offering daily meditations and mindful practices. One of her books, Sunrise Gratitude, was named in the list “10 Books That Might Just Change Your Life Right Now.”

Her mission is to encourage others to harness their bravery to bring their gifts into the world. She has created several coaching programs including From Writer to Author, an 8-week program to help aspiring authors navigate the publishing industry.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

- How Emily’s intuition led her to bravely pursue a new path in life and how this journey has impacted her.

- The difference between life coaching and therapy and how the two can work together to support personal growth.

- The importance of couples therapy and how it can be used as an ongoing prophylactic for relationships.

- Improving individually and as a couple through mindfulness.

Connect with Emily:

Website: https://soulsadventures.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulsadventures

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulsadventures/

Connect with Dana:

Website: https://danamcneil.com/

Therapy Package: www.therapygetaway.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDanaMcNeil/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanamcneil/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-mcneil/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTiGMC8VeLRMFl8FN9MYFSg

KEN PAGE, LCSW, is a renowned psychotherapist, and a leading voice of hope and wisdom for everyone seeking to find and cultivate healthy, lasting love. He is the host of The Deeper Dating Podcast. He is also the author of the bestselling book Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy and the creator of the Deeper Dating Intensive. He has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, The Advocate, and more. Ken is passionate about helping people understand the search for love as one of the greatest spiritual adventures in life, and he celebrates the inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community into the banquet of wiser relationship advice.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

- How Ken went from chronically single to meeting his husband at age 50 and becoming a blended family.

- The journey to finding love as a spiritual adventure and how to claim yourself to find love.

- The formula for becoming sexually and romantically attracted to people who are good for you and available.

Connect with Ken:

Main link: www.Deeperdatingpodcast.com

www.Deeperdatingintensive.com

Instagram: @Deeper.dating

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KenPageLCSW

FB: http://www.facebook.com/kenpagelcsw

Connect with Dana:

Website: https://danamcneil.com/

Therapy Package: www.therapygetaway.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDanaMcNeil/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanamcneil/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-mcneil/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTiGMC8VeLRMFl8FN9MYFSg

Renee Baribeau is a strong executive leader with a background in marketing for behavioral health organizations for the past 10 years. At her current strategic leadership role with Montare Behavioral Health, Renee developed the structure and oversees the marketing department, including brand development and marketing for each new location, the Discover U Podcast, and the first West Coast Behavioral Health Conference, "Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health".

Prior to this role, Renee was a Director of Business Development for Michael’s House. In her former career, Renee was a Food and Beverage Director at Hotels and Country Clubs.

Renee is a Nautilus Gold, Award-winning Hay House Author for her book, Winds of Spirit: Ancient Wisdom Tools for Navigating Relationships, Health, and the Divine.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

- How relationships are impacted when one person gets sober or seeks recovery from an issue.

- How to help a partner understand and validate the struggle of someone in recovery.

- The spiritual aspects of the recovery journey and how to keep a North Star in focus.

Connect with Renee:

Website: www.thepracticalshaman.com

Website: www.windwork.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thepracticalshaman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepracticalshaman/

Connect with Dana:

Website: https://danamcneil.com/

Therapy Package: www.therapygetaway.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDanaMcNeil/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanamcneil/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-mcneil/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTiGMC8VeLRMFl8FN9MYFSg

Tammy Nelson is a Ph.D. Board-Certified Sexologist, Licensed Relationship therapist and a TEDx speaker. She is the author of Open Monogamy; A Guide to Co=Creating Your Ideal Relationship Agreement, Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy, When You’re the One Who Cheats, The New Monogamy, Getting the Sex You Want, and What’s Eating You. She has been quoted as an expert in The New York Times, NY Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone Magazine, Washington Post, CNN, The Sun, and Time Magazine. She is the Director of the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute and the host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

- Exploring the potential of open monogamy and what it could mean for a committed relationship

- Identifying and setting personal boundaries within open monogamy

- Finding ways to reboot a relationship after infidelity or breach of monogamy.

Connect with Tammy:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTammyNelson?ref=hl

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Getting-the-Sex-You-Want/70524292128?ref=hl

Twitter: @drtammynelson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtammynelson

Instagram: @doctor_tammynelson

Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Tammy-Nelson/e/B001JPBZ0O/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1436365347&sr=1-2-ent

Connect with Dana:

Website: https://danamcneil.com/

Therapy Package: www.therapygetaway.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDanaMcNeil/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanamcneil/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-mcneil/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTiGMC8VeLRMFl8FN9MYFSg

Jennifer Rehor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist (CST), and a Clinical Supervisor. Her work as a therapist and supervisor specializes in BDSM/Kink, non-monogamy, couple’s therapy, and sex therapy.

Jennifer is the founder and owner of Affirming Therapy Center (ATC) in San Diego, California, a group private practice with a team of sex-positive clinicians who are committed to serving people of all genders, sexualities, and the kink community.

Jennifer is the co-author of Women and Kink: Relationships, Reasons, and Stories, which is based on her original research from nearly 1,600 women from the kink community. The book supports and empowers each reader to build a relationship and life that best suits their needs, and can be a resource for sex therapists and other mental health professionals interested in developing a kink-affirmative practice.

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

- Different approaches to sex and couples therapy, and how they may be integrated into sessions with couples

- The ins and outs of sex therapy, the different techniques and approaches by therapists.

- The different needs that couples may have in terms of sexual compatibility.

Connect with Jennifer:

Practice website: www.AffirmingTherapyCenter.com

Book website: https://www.womenandkinkthebook.com/

Connect with Dana:

Website: https://danamcneil.com/

Therapy Package: www.therapygetaway.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDanaMcNeil/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanamcneil/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dana-mcneil/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTiGMC8VeLRMFl8FN9MYFSg