The Race for the Ring

This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Consultant, Researcher, Trainer and Author of “Should I Change My Name? The Impact of Your Last Name on Identity, Marriage, and Happiness!", Dr. Marcia Morgan, Ph.D!

In this episode, Mindie and Dr. Morgan discuss 'The Name Game".

The number of decisions you have to make for your wedding, let alone decisions that will impact the rest of your life, can feel overwhelming. Taking on a life-long partner may also mean a new, life-long name. Changing the name you’ve had since birth is a big decision. Whether in same-sex or heterosexual nuptials, names play an important role and can impact children, career, identity, and ultimately, your happiness. That's why it's one of the most stressful (yet rarely discussed) decision among couples.

Dr. Morgan walks you through how to choose a last name that’s right for you and your future spouse. She explains the six most common married-name options, including separate, merged, linked, and newly-created names, and reveals the benefits and challenges of each - shining a light on the little-known history of married names and reveals the meaning behind today’s naming traditions.

Listen closely as Dr. Morgan shares some of the most important questions (for both your partner and yourself) in order to find a name that is right for you.

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Website: https://marciakmorgan.com/

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH6Azefr-1TiWwj8X200zRg/featured

Mindie Barnett

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Produced by Liz Hartshorne

Edited by Danielle Gordon

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This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Couples Communication and Intimacy Psychotherapist, Relationship Expert and Author, Dr. Heather Browne, LMFT!

Known as the "reframe queen", Dr. Heather's specialties are couples communication and intimacy, grief and loss, spirituality and faith, and transforming lives into expressions of beauty and joy. According to her, there is no stuck. We just see it that way. Changing our perspective changes our experience.

Dr. Heather  has been published in Inc. Magazine, Insider Magazine, Toronto Sun, Psychology Today, Focus on the Family's "Thriving Family", Light + Life, and hundreds of journals and reviews. She was selected out of 1000's to be the Relationship Expert on DayBreak OC for a television season and has been interviewed several times on ABC7 news. Dr. Heather is currently creating an on-line Communications course and is an active YouTuber supporting her community in relationship, communication, and self-love.

In this episode, she joins Mindie to discuss "The Candy Store Challenge" - the idea that we have so many options (between dating apps/websites, social media, etc.) that people easily keep searching for the next best thing/ something newer and better. As a result, they quickly end a relationship due to a challenge vs growing through it. 

Listen closely as Dr. Heather delves deeper into why serial daters have become the norm, and the growing fear of commitment - between polyamorous relationships, living together, life partner vs marriage, and much more!

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Website: https://www.drheatherbrowne.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Heather-M-Browne-LMFT-106291192300705

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heatherbrowne/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.heatherbrowne

Mindie Barnett

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This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by relationship scientist, author, and marriage and family therapist, Dr. Marisa T. Cohen!

Dr. Cohen founded Embracing Change Marriage and Family Therapy which provides therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families. She also conducts relationship science research and consults with dating, relationship, and mental health apps. 

She is the author of From First Kiss to Forever: A Scientific Approach to Love, a book that relates relationship science to everyday experiences and real relationship issues confronted by couples.

Dr. Cohen also works with individuals, couples, and families to address any obstacles they may be facing, assists them in setting goals, and helps them to enact plans to achieve their desired outcomes. She takes a collaborative, solution-focused approach to create a warm and open atmosphere, where clients feel comfortable sharing their stories and lived experiences. She also uses psychoeducation and various evidence-based interventions to help her clients reach their full potential.

Listen closely as Dr. Marisa T. Cohen explains the different stages of a relationship, and also the importance of couples therapy and why you should consider now instead of waiting for your first REAL conflict.

Follow Dr. Marisa T. Cohen:

Website: https://www.marisatcohen.com/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarisaTCohen

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

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

Mindie Barnett

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This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by human dynamics, mindset, and relationship expert, Christy Piper!

Cristy learned these lessons the hard way when she was forced to handle dysfunctional personal and professional relationships. She developed strategies to rise above her circumstances. Now she helps others uncover their own strength and resilience. She is the wise older sister and cool professor you always wanted.

She wrote a book called Girl, You Deserve More: How to Break His Spell over You, Escape Your Toxic Partner, and Become Independent. She plans to write many more about getting past narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, and workplace bullying. She is an advocate of healing yourself from past painful experiences by freeing yourself from the shame surrounding it. This starts with being honest with yourself about what happened.

You don’t have to be a target ever again. Instead, you can attract better people and more respect. You truly can attract better relationships and situations by choosing a different role in life. And you deserve it!

Follow Cristy Piper:

Website: http://www.christypiper.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorchristy.piper.7/

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

Mindie Barnett

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This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Psychotherapist, Relationship Expert, Dating Coach, and Entrepreneur, Dr. Christie Kederian!

In this episode, Mindie and Dr. Christie talk about the different stages of dating, growing and maintaining a relationship, and when and how to introduce an ultimatum!

After spending YEARS in the dating space as a therapist, dating consultant and celebrity matchmaker for some of the biggest names in the game (eHarmony, Match.com, etc.), Dr. Christie has helped THOUSANDS of people break through mental and emotional blocks, become their own best match, and find the one they want to be with.

Knowing all the pitfalls and challenges of the modern dating scene, she explains that last thing you need is another shiny new app or well-meaning but terrible advice from a stranger on the internet or a clueless relative. You don't have to waste your time and energy.

Listen closely as Dr. Christie Kederian shares how in just 10 dates, you can decipher if your date is the one for you, as well as how soon into a relationship you should present an ultimatum!

Follow Dr. Christie Kederian:

Website: https://drchristiekederian.com/

Instagram: @thedatedoctorchristie

Twitter: @LyricTherapist

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtAwjIECCvwbn7_SY6U0WNQ

Mindie Barnett

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This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by online dating style expert, style guru, and founder of Style My Profile NYC, Alyssa Dineen!

In this episode, Alyssa and Mindie talk about how to style your profile (and yourself) so you can find your match! She has designed shoots for Harper’s Bazaar, Target and Ferragamo and styled celebrities such as Christy Turlington and Gwen Stefani. After years in the fashion world, she began helping clients update their personal wardrobes and style for public appearances, events and everyday life. With this, Alyssa found her true passion: helping people find renewed confidence through style transformation.

Following a divorce at the age of 41, Alyssa was thrust into the dating scene and noticed how much people struggled to find confidence online as well as in real life. In a career reinvention, she founded Style My Profile, the first-ever profile styling service to help singles transform their destinies by taking charge of their dating profiles. She comes at helping her clients holistically, visually, from an art director’s perspective. She doesn’t just comment on profile pictures or suggest new style —she looks at how her clients’ images come together to tell a story. Alyssa’s clients report a drastic increase in matches, and also in the quality of potential dates.  Alyssa herself benefited from her own technique; she met Yoav, her boyfriend and business partner, on Tinder.

Listen closely as Alyssa shares her tried and true techniques to scoring better dates and confidence overall!

Follow Alyssa:

Website: stylemyprofilenyc.com

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

Instagram: @stylemyprofilenyc

Instagram: @alyssadineen

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alyssadineen/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyincHdr7RuL-BrmrxeozA/videos

Mindie Barnett

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This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by published author, freelance journalist, and advertising creative director/copywriter, Lorraine Duffy Merkl!

In this episode, Lorraine and Mindie talk about her newest book, 'The Last Single Woman in New York City' and the trials and tribulations of dating in the metropolitan area! As a three-time author, Lorraine tells how she was inspired by an article of a fellow new yorker who felt believed she would never find love after many years of being single. Drawing inspiration from what she knows, this NYC native puts a fun twist on your classic city love story that many (including Mindie) can relate to. Listen closely as she gives a sneak peek of one of 2022's most popular romance novels!

Follow Lorraine:

Website: http://www.lorraineduffymerkl.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LDuffyMerkl

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

Mindie Barnett

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This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Third-Generation Diamond Dealer, Private Jeweler, and Founder of Concierge Diamonds, Dan Moran!

In this episode, Dan and Mindie talk about Mindie's favorite topic - DIAMONDS! Known as an 'Engagement Ring Expert', Dan discusses the important topics of the ring buying process; including budgeting, how to surprise your SO, and... who gets the ring in the event of a divorce! He has helped thousands of couples navigate the engagement ring buying process and has been featured on CNN, The New York Times, Insider, The BBC News, Cosmo, Vogue and more! Listen closely as he shares his tips for when you finish the race and win that ring!

Follow Dan Moran:

Website: www.ConciergeDiamonds.com 

IG: @ConciergeDiamonds

Facebook: Concierge Diamonds

YouTube: ConciergeDiamonds

Reddit: u/diamonddealer

Mindie Barnett

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This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Love-Life Expert & Dating Coach, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist-Associate, Marlena Del Hierro!

In this episode, Marlena and Mindie discuss how to not appear so desperate on the first date- especially as we head into cuffing season! Marlena is a spiritual love life expert and coach, helping single people stop dating with desperation and start drawing love in effortlessly. She is a licensed counselor with a Master of Arts in Counseling and Master of Divinity from Wake Forest University. She uses EMDR and spiritual practices to help people rewire the brain for healthy relationships and fulfilling love. Listen closely as she shares her expert tips on what to do when you are waiting for love and why you don't need to be cuffed right away!

Follow Marlena Del Hierro:

Website: coachmarlena.com

IG: @coachmarlena

FB: Marlena Del Hierro

Mindie Barnett

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This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Mental Health and Consent Advocate, Romance Novelist, and Author of 'Stepping Stone', Liv Arnold!

In this episode, Liv and Mindie discuss why consent must be a “hell yes” for every individual involved. She shares how her experience sexual harassment affected her wellbeing, and how she turned to writing for therapy when medication, meditation, and counseling didn’t improve her symptoms. Liv's goal is to show what is and what is not acceptable because she believes there is not enough awareness and many people are silenced through shame, society’s perceptions, and sexism. Listen closely as she shares the power behind you "no" and what consent looks like both in the bedroom and in everyday life!

Follow Liv Arnold:

Website: https://www.livarnold.com/

IG: @liv_au

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/liv_au

Mindie Barnett

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Instagram: @mindie.barnett

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Produced by Liz Hartshorne

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