Finding Your People: Navigating Friendships in Adulthood with Lane Moore

Lane Moore, the Author of "You Will Find Your People," joins Dr. Solomon for a discussion about the joys and heartbreaks of friendship. Lane shares her impetus to write this thoughtful book, and the two discuss why some people might struggle more with friendship due to their upbringing or past experiences, and how they can create a community of people they love as adults.

You Will Find Your People: How to Make Meaningful Friendships As an Adult by Lane Moore:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-will-find-your-people-how-to-make-meaningful-friendships-as-an-adult-lane-moore/18699308?ean=9781419762567

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Should You Be Friends with Your Ex?

When a relationship comes to a close, how do we decide for ourselves what kind of connection, if any, should remain between us and our former partner? In this episode, Dr. Solomon explores the topic of friendship with exes and shares some helpful musings and questions for anyone who is hoping to gain clarity about what might serve them and their former partner best in this new uncharted chapter.

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Strategies for a Thriving Long-Distance Relationship

Long-distance relationships are no walk in the park, but that doesn't mean they can't thrive. In this episode, Dr. Solomon tackles this topic, sharing tools and tips for couples. If you and your partner live in different time zones, are pros at FaceTime dates, and are constantly asking, "when's our next visit?", this episode is for you.

Pre-order Dr. Solomon's brand-new book, Love Every Day: 365 Relational Self-Awareness Practices To Help Your Relationship Heal, Grow, and Thrive:

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Embracing the Bittersweet: The Beauty of Longing and Impermanence with Susan Cain

Susan Cain, author of the world-renowned bestsellers "Bittersweet" and "Quiet," joins Dr. Alexandra for a conversation about how to honor the poignancy found in the transitional periods of our lives, whether we're launching our kids off into the world, grieving the end of a relationship, or growing old. They also discuss the ways in which the bittersweet impacts and enhances our intimate relationships.

Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole by Susan Cain:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/bittersweet-how-sorrow-and-longing-make-us-whole-susan-cain/17375002?ean=9780451499783

Take the "Bittersweet" Quiz:

https://susancain.net/susans-bittersweet-quiz/

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"On Children" by Kahlil Gibran (poem)

https://www.themarginalian.org/2019/09/09/on-children-kahlil-gibran/

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Breaking Patterns & Moving Forward: The Science of Stuck with Britt Frank

Britt Frank joins Dr. Alexandra for a conversation about "stuckness" in all its forms. We're all familiar with this feeling in some way or another, and in this episode, Britt offers listeners tools and takeaways to confront stuckness head on, so that we can face ourselves with honesty and learn the skills to carve healthier paths for ourselves in the future.

The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward by Britt Frank:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-science-of-stuck-breaking-through-inertia-to-find-your-path-forward-britt-frank/17210414?ean=9780593419441

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How to Stop Overthinking Your Relationship: Tools for Progress & Peace with Alicia Muñoz

Cycles of rumination and overthinking can be hard to break free from, and they can negatively impact us and our relationships. In this episode, therapist Alicia Muñoz joins Dr. Alexandra to address this common thought pattern and shares tools for how to slow down and release ourselves from this headspace.

Stop Overthinking Your Relationship: Break the Cycle of Anxious Rumination to Nurture Love, Trust, and Connection with Your Partner by Alicia Muñoz:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/stop-overthinking-your-relationship-break-the-cycle-of-anxious-rumination-to-nurture-love-trust-and-connection-with-your-partner-alicia-munoz/18078243?ean=9781648480034

Alicia's website:

https://aliciamunoz.com/

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Finding Yourself Again: The Truth About Codependency with Melody Beattie

Dr. Alexandra is joined by Melody Beattie, a legendary self-help author. A revised edition of Melody's 1986 book "Codependent No More" was recently published, and she and Dr. Alexandra discuss the topics it delves into and answer a listener question about losing oneself in relationships.

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/codependent-no-more-how-to-stop-controlling-others-and-start-caring-for-yourself-melody-beattie/9158976?ean=9781954118157

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Identifying Patterns & Getting Curious: Dating Mindfully with Jordana Abraham & Dr. Naomi Bernstein

Dr. Alexandra is joined by sisters and co-hosts of the "Oversharing" podcast, Jordana Abraham and Dr. Naomi Bernstein. They have a candid conversation about modern dating, gender scripts, and practical tools for how to stay centered and present on a date.

Oversharing Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oversharing/id1620971837

U up? Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u-up/id1313996383

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"I'm Thinking About Getting Back Together With My Ex." (Part Two)

If you are thinking about getting back together with an ex, there's a lot to consider. In this two-part series, Dr. Alexandra guides listeners through 12 Relational Self-Awareness questions that will help them gain clarity about their situation and create version 2.0 of their relationship with confidence, if they make the choice to reconcile with their former partner. Find the link below to listen to Part I of this series if you missed it.

Get the companion worksheet for this episode:

www.dralexandrasolomon.com/secondchances

Part I of this series (previous week's episode):

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reimagining-love/id1588419386?i=1000607309489

Episode 67: Dealing with Breakup Regret:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reimagining-love/id1588419386?i=1000604088930

Episode 66: How to Get Closure After a Breakup:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reimagining-love/id1588419386?i=1000603123829

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"I'm Thinking About Getting Back Together With My Ex." (Part One)

If you are thinking about getting back together with an ex, there's a lot to consider. In this two-part series, Dr. Alexandra guides listeners through 12 Relational Self-Awareness questions that will help them gain clarity about their situation and create version 2.0 of their relationship with confidence, if they make the choice to reconcile with their former partner. In next week's episode, Dr. Alexandra will share an accompanying worksheet for this series.

Episode 67: Dealing with Breakup Regret:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reimagining-love/id1588419386?i=1000604088930

Episode 66: How to Get Closure After a Breakup:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reimagining-love/id1588419386?i=1000603123829

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The Neuroscience of Pleasure: Why Good Sex Matters with Dr. Nan Wise

Dr. Nan Wise, a neuroscientist researcher and certified sex therapist, joins Dr. Alexandra for a discussion about the importance of prioritizing healthy pleasure. Dr. Nan shares some of the most fascinating findings from her team's research, especially pertaining to female pleasure.

Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled Life by Dr. Nan Wise:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/why-good-sex-matters-understanding-the-neuroscience-of-pleasure-for-a-smarter-happier-and-more-purpose-filled-life-nan-wise/6960664?ean=9781328451309

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Dealing with Breakup Regret

In this episode, Dr. Alexandra explores common feelings that can follow a breakup, including regret, grief, and loneliness, even for the partner who initiated the breakup. She explains where these emotions come from and what they can signal to us about our healing journey ahead.

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How to Get Closure After a Breakup

The end of a relationship can feel disorienting and earth-shattering, so it's only natural for us to yearn for the ever-elusive feeling of "closure." In this episode, Dr. Alexandra posits that we often look for closure in the wrong places after a breakup, and she offers an empowering reframe for anyone who's grieving the end of a partnership.

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Breaking Family Patterns & Healing Wounds: The Origins of You with Vienna Pharaon

Vienna Pharaon returns to Reimagining Love for a profound conversation about her new book, which focuses on the impacts of our family of origin and how we can understand our past to improve our relationships in the present.

The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate the Way We Live and Love by Vienna Pharaon:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-origins-of-you-how-breaking-family-patterns-can-liberate-the-way-we-live-and-love-vienna-pharaon/18612766?ean=9780593539910

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Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness: The Connection Between Thriving Relationships and A Fulfilling Life with Dr. Marc Schulz

Dr. Marc Schulz, co-author of the book "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness" joins Dr. Alexandra for a fascinating overview of the longitudinal research that he and his colleague Dr. Robert Waldinger synthesized in their new book. Dr. Schulz discusses some of the biggest takeaways from this study with Dr. Alexandra, including hopeful and exciting insights about the connection between thriving relationships and a fulfilling life.

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The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger MD and Marc Schulz PhD

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-good-life-life-changing-lessons-from-the-world-s-longest-study-of-happiness-marc-schulz/18716303?ean=9781982166694

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