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Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights PodcastCatherine E. Aponte, Psy.D.: Breaking Chains — Challenging Gendered Expectations and Stereotypes in Relationships | Reloscope #39In a world where societal norms have long prescribed gender roles and expectations, dismantling these confines becomes imperative for fostering healthier, more balanced relationships. Join Marie Stella and Dr. Catherine Aponte as they embark on a profound exploration of the intricate realm of gender expectations and stereotypes within relationships.
Dr. Aponte, a distinguished clinical psychologist, brings over three decades of experience from her private practice in Louisville, KY, USA, where she has been a guiding light for countless couples. Her insights are not confined to clinical spaces alone – she's an active contributor to leading platforms such as Ps...2023-11-101h 23
Relationships, Dating & Marriage Advice274: How To Repair Your Fractured Family Relationships TodayOver 25% of Americans are experiencing an estrangement with a loved one or family member. This can negatively impact your romantic relationship and overall well-being. After years of studying family estrangement and rigorous research, Dr. Karl Pillemer has been able to find the common reasons families become estranged, and how they successfully repair these fractures. Through interviews with over 100 families who have repaired an estranged relationship, Karl has unique insights and knowledge to help us repair fractured relationships, and live a happier, healthier life. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to deal with difficult and problematic in...2020-11-0447 min
Love Under QuarantineVital Skills To Cope With The PandemicIn this episode with Winifred M. Reilly, M.A., MFT, you'll learn: What to do if you're living with someone who has increased potential exposure to COVID-19 The importance of focusing on what's in your control Preparing a plan if your partner gets sick Accepting the uncertainty of this time Being honest about our feelings and fears How Winifred is dealing with her son and his wife having been infected by COVID-19 Making the choice of who we'll be during the pandemic And more! Winifred M. Reilly, M.A., MFT, is a psychotherapist specializing in...2020-04-1116 minLove Under QuarantineTry This Exercise To Create More Empathy And Remove Negative CyclesIn this episode with Fiachra "Figs" O'Sullivan, LMFT, you'lllearn: Create a scheduled time at least once per week with no distractions One partner goes at a time and starts to share what they appreciate about their partner Integrating your feelings of appreciation with your partner How to feel seen and valued by your partner How to process this exercise together when finished Removing negative cycles in your relationship And more! Click here to download the Appreciation Exercises PDF. Fiachra "Figs" O'Sullivan is a 5-star relationship coach and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Francisco. He is a Certified EFT...2020-04-1123 minLove Under QuarantineBreathing Exercises To Calm Down And ConnectIn this episode with Catherine Auman, LMFT, you'll learn: The importance of filtering your news to reduce anxiety Complete guided breathwork series to help you manage anxiety, become calm and connect with your partner Her experience includes private practice, psychiatric hospitals, chemical dependency treatment centers, residential treatment, and consulting nationally with mental health facilities. She was previously Director of Behavioral Health Services at Glendale Memorial Hospital, Redlands Community Hospital, and the Alpha Recovery Center. She taught psychology and counseling at JFK University, the University of Phoenix, and The Chicago School for Professional Psychology. Catherine received h...2020-04-1114 minLove Under QuarantineSex In The Time of COVID-19In this episode with Sari Cooper, LCSW-R, you'll learn: Common issues couples are facing with sex while under lockdown Dealing with feelings of claustrophobia at home Navigating a mismatch or lack of desire during these times Recognizing feelings of shame around sex Creating novelty in the bedroom What to do if you're single during this time And more! Sari Cooper LCSW-R is Founder & Director of The Center for Love and Sex in NYC, a private therapy and coaching group practice specializing in sexual issues for individuals and couples. Sari is a licensed individual, couples and A...2020-04-1114 minLove Under QuarantineHow To Get Along With Family When Trapped At HomeIn this episode with Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW, you'll learn: Understanding your emotions and how they work in the mind and body Setting ground rules for fighting at home The importance of understanding that feelings are not 'right' or 'wrong' Healing after a fight Grounding yourself in the present to mitigate future worry And more! Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW, is author of the award-winning book, It’s Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle to Listen to the Body, Discover Core Emotions, and Connect to Your Authentic Self (Random House & Penguin UK). She is a cer...2020-04-1030 minLove Under QuarantineTools For Parenting, Working and Relating At HomeIn this episode with Kristen Scarlett, LMHC, you'll learn: Why you DON'T have to be super productive and learn new things during this time How to soften your expectations The importance of relying on friends for support Adapting your normal rules at home Coordinating parenting roles and schedules Importance of alone time and rituals And more! Kristen Scarlett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with over 20 years of experience. She is co-founder and clinic director of the Bryant Park office of Octave, a modern therapy and coaching practice in New York a...2020-04-1009 minLove Under QuarantineBecoming Your Best Self During CrisisIn this episode with Kathleen Smith, PhD, LPC, you'll learn: Questions to ask yourself to pull out your best thinking How to recognize the behaviors that prevent you from becoming your best self Identifying what your best self looks like Tools to help you take things day by day And more! Dr. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and author of the upcoming book, Everything Isn’t Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down. A graduate of George Washington University and Harvard University, she’s written for popular websites like Salon, Slate, ...2020-04-1014 minLove Under QuarantineRelationships Under PressureIn this episode with Jason B. Whiting, Ph.D., you'll learn: What are the new challenges couples are facing during these times? Resolving conflict while working at home Soothing your partner's concerns with the tone of your voice Using kindness in your communication How to handle a relationship that is progressively getting worse Domestic violence escalation and what to do And more! Jason B. Whiting, Ph.D. researches the love lives of couples, focusing on how deception and conflict take root in even the best of relationships. His goal is to apply social science to h...2020-04-1021 minLove Under QuarantineMaintaining Connection With Your Partner And Friends While Living AloneIn this episode with Dana McNeil, MA, LMFT, you'll learn: How to deal with the lack of human contact Tips for staying virtually connected to a partner or friends How to have stress reducing conversations and to listen deeply How to deal with uncertainty Talking with your partner under stress How to have fun virtually And more! Dana McNeil is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is the founder of a group practice called The Relationship Place located in San Diego, California. Dana’s practice specializes in couples’ therapy and utilizes an evidence-based type of co...2020-04-1012 minLove Under QuarantineEnding A Relationship During This TimeIn this episode with Dr. Marni Feuerman, you'll learn: How to recognize if you need to end a relationship Using social distancing to stay away from an ex or end a relationship How moving on can be easier now Why a bad relationship will likely not improve during these times Coping with loneliness And more! Marni Feuerman, MSW, PsyD, is a licensed psychotherapist, author, speaker and workshop presenter. As a nationally recognized relationship expert, she is a sought-after media contributor and syndicated freelance writer with content on numerous online media outlets. Dr. Marni lives in the South...2020-04-1011 minLove Under QuarantineParenting During Covid-19In this episode with Dr. Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, you'll learn: Taking care of yourself while connecting with your child How to apologize for snapping at your child Home quarantine schooling tips Talking about the virus with children Why there doesn't need to be a 'silver lining' in this crisis Using play to help children process feelings Disciplining while stuck at home Gauging screen time And more! Dr. Hershberg is a clinical psychologist who specializes in early childhood social-emotional development and mental health, and the founder of Little House Calls Psychological Services, PLLC. Prior to her cu...2020-04-1019 minLove Under QuarantineCoping with Survivor's GuiltIn this episode with Robert Taibbi, you'll learn: Healthy ways to deal with the guilt you may feel during this time How to help others during traumatic times How to ask good questions to support your partner Making a difference during times of crisis And more Robert Taibbi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 45 years experience, primarily in community mental health working with couples and families as a clinician, supervisor and clinical director. His work is grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy and systems theory with a heavy emphasis on changing dysfunctional patterns and behaviors in e...2020-04-1015 minLove Under QuarantineFlourishing During The PandemicIn this episode with Tyler J. VanderWeele Ph.D., How to work toward meaning, purpose and happiness during this time Importance of forgiving and restoring relationships How to flourish amidst suffering Confronting our own mortality And more Tyler J. VanderWeele, Ph.D., is the John L. Loeb and Frances Lehman Loeb Professor of Epidemiology in the Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The Human Flourishing Program Forgiveness Workbook Activities for Flourishing Guide2020-04-1011 minLove Under QuarantineDealing with StressIn this episode with Marianne Brandon, Ph.D., you'll learn: Navigating emotional and physical space with your partner Understanding your sex life under stress How to connect with your partner when either of you are stressed out Making time for self care And more Dr. Marianne Brandon is a clinical psychologist and Diplomate in sex therapy. She works with individuals and couples in her Boston office, and via the internet with folks in New York State, Washington DC., Maryland, and Missouri. Dr. Brandon is the author of Monogamy: The Untold Story and the ebook Unlocking t...2020-04-1014 minLove Under QuarantineDealing With Finances During Uncertain TimesIn this episode with Adam H. Kol, J.D., you'll learn: How to strengthen your communication around money The importance of discussing your hopes, goals and future financial vision Why you shouldn't go straight to talking about the numbers The four essential financial topics to discuss now Responsibility and empathy as tools to discuss finances And more Adam H. Kol, J.D. is a Couples Financial Counselor. He helps couples who love each other make sure that the money conversation doesn't get in the way, leading to more peace, love, and cash! Adam draws on over a decade o...2020-04-1023 minLove Under QuarantineNavigating Home LifeIn this episode with Marisa T. Cohen, Ph.D., you'll learn: Balancing time spent alone and as a couple How to have honest communication about feelings and fears The importance of validating each others feelings Discussing logistics of your new home life How to use the 5 Love Languages at home And more! Dr. Marisa T. Cohen is a relationship coach, relationship researcher and teaches college-level psychology courses. She is the author of From First Kiss to Forever: A Scientific Approach to Love, a book that relates relationship science research to everyday experiences and real relationship i...2020-04-1010 min
Relationships, Dating & Marriage Advice176: Is ADHD Affecting Your Relationship?ADHD is a mental health condition that can negatively impact your relationship and often goes undiagnosed in adults. Distractability, poor listening and disorganization are just a few signs of adult ADHD. It's important to understand the mental condition and its affects on your relationship. Whether or not you or your partner has ADHD, you'll find many useful relationship tips in this episode. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to know if you or your partner has ADHD Treatments for ADHD The pitfalls of the parent-child dynamic in a relationship Finding common ground to solve the i...2018-12-0548 min
Relationship advice159: What’s Your Romantic Personality?Understanding our romantic personality can help us find the love of our lives or better navigate an existing relationship. In today’s episode, Dr. Alex Avila takes Chase and Sarah through exercises to determine their own personality types, and show how they match (or don’t!). Listen to today’s show to better understand yourself and your current or future partner.2018-08-0840 minRelationships, Dating & Marriage Advice159: What’s Your Romantic Personality?Understanding our romantic personality can help us find the love of our lives or better navigate an existing relationship. In today’s episode, Dr. Alex Avila takes Chase and Sarah through exercises to determine their own personality types, and show how they match (or don’t!). Listen to today’s show to better understand yourself and your current or future partner.2018-08-0840 min
Relationship advice53: We're Back!After a two year break, Chase and Sarah Kosterlitz are back - married and with a baby! Join us as we continue to share expert advice on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship.2016-10-0723 min
Relationship AdviceWe're Back!After a two year break, Chase and Sarah Kosterlitz are back - married and with a baby! Join us as we continue to share expert advice on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-10-0725 minRelationship AdviceWe're Back!After a two year break, Chase and Sarah Kosterlitz are back - married and with a baby! Join us as we continue to share expert advice on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-10-0725 min