True Vine Talks

To celebrate their 100th episode together, Linda and Rachel discuss the Psychology of Human Relationships. Listen to learn about the science of human connection, how the quality of our relationships affects mental health, and some of the elements of meaningful connection that cultivate stronger bonds.

Nobody always has everything together. Not even licensed professional counselors. Linda and Rachel discuss the appropriate use of self-disclosure during therapy sessions and how they hope it helps encourage trust and authenticity.

Linda and Rachel have a candid conversation about their transitions to parenthood. They hope their transparency in sharing personal experiences during postpartum will help validate other new parents. The two hope to normalize how overwhelming and challenging bringing home a new baby can be and reduce the shame some new parents face when they don't always feel the 'joy' society expects them to have.

Linda and Rachel use a clip from the movie 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' (2005) to discuss couples therapy sessions.

Linda and Rachel use the silent session scene from the movie 'Good Will Hunting' (1997) to discuss silence during therapy sessions and how they might handle it as professional counselors.

Linda and Rachel discuss the DSM-5 Dissociative Identity Disorder diagnosis using a clip from the movie 'Split' (2016).

Linda and Rachel discuss the dismissive avoidant attachment style and the many strengths of individuals with this type of attachment. This podcast episode is a mini-series, part 2 of 2.

Linda and Rachel discuss the anxious preoccupied attachment style and the many strengths of individuals with this type of attachment. This podcast episode is a mini-series, part 1 of 2.

Linda and Rachel discuss how frustrating it can be to interact with an emotionally immature person. Listen to learn the characteristics of an emotionally immature person, why individuals might be emotionally immature adults, and what to do for yourself if you care for an emotionally immature individual.

Linda and Rachel honor the passing of Dr. Sue Johnson, creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy by sharing what they have learned through Sue's research on love and attachment.