Love Stories: My Best Friend Ali
Dr. Alexandra sits down with her lifelong best friend, Ali, for a heartfelt conversation about their four decades of friendship and everything they've learned about each other and themselves along the way.
Ali's book, "The Heirloom"
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-heirloom-alexandra-folz/11612835?ean=9780998276908
Ali's intuitive counseling website:
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We All Deserve Support: Making Therapy Accessible & Healing from Heartbreak with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, founder & CEO of Therapy for Black Girls, joins Dr. Alexandra to discuss her mission to make mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women. They also discuss what to look for in a new therapist, the personal growth that comes from breakups and new beginnings, and a listener question from a single mom who's struggling with FOMO.
Therapy for Black Girls (including the online therapist directory):
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
Dr. Joy's Website:
Therapy for Black Girls Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-for-black-girls/id1223803641
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https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/
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The Sweetness of Self-Care: Baking by Feel with Becca Rea-Tucker
Becca Rea-Tucker is a cookbook author and Instagram sensation who bakes with a purpose. She joins Dr. Alexandra for a sweet discussion about her new cookbook, Baking by Feel, and her cakes with feminist messages that inspire people to use their voice.
Register for Dr. Solomon's E-Courses:
https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/
Baking by Feel: Recipes to Sort Out Your Emotions (Whatever They Are Today!) by Becca Rea-Tucker
Becca's Instagram (@thesweetfeminist)
https://www.instagram.com/thesweetfeminist/
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Caring For Ourselves & Each Other: How We Heal with Alex Elle
Dr. Alexandra is joined by Alex Elle, author of the new book "How We Heal." They discuss healing through personal writing, how we can re-parent ourselves, and how we can build a life full of individual and relational growth amidst challenges and change.
Register for Dr. Alexandra's E-Courses before the price increases on 11/11/23:
https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/
How We Heal: Uncover Your Power and Set Yourself Free by Alexandra Elle
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Tending to "Little You" & Exploring Your Family of Origin
Dr. Alexandra guides listeners through an exploration of their "original love classroom"—the family system they grew up in—and explains why the roles we were cast in as children impact the way we relate to those we love in the present.
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Love Stories: Building a Life Together with Elise & Suz
In this Love Stories episode, Dr. Alexandra sits down with Elise & Suz, a young and recently married couple, for a thoughtful conversation about queerness, modern marriage, and building a life together. Elise & Suz share the story of how they met, their relationships with their own queerness and identity, and how they reimagined traditions for their wedding. They also reflect on some of the challenges, and the joys, of the post-marriage chapter.
Sessions Live Conference with Esther Perel (use code "ALEXANDRA" at checkout for 10% off):
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Getting Present: Tuning Into Your Body with Dr. Hillary McBride
Dr. Hillary McBride joins Dr. Alexandra to discuss her work on embodiment and presence. They talk about why and how to listen to what your body is telling you, and Dr. Hillary guides listeners through a body meditation that can help you come back to the present moment and feel more at ease.
Sessions Live Conference with Esther Perel (use code "ALEXANDRA" at checkout for 10% off):
The Wisdom of Your Body: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Connection Through Embodied Living by Dr. Hillary McBride:
Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are by Dr. Hillary McBride:
Dr. Hillary's website:
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"I Love My Partner, But Their Family is Toxic!" (Part 2)
In-law dynamics are complicated. What do you do when your partner's family is particularly challenging, or you're the one in the relationship with the family drama? Dr. Alexandra addresses all of this and more in today's episode.
Get the In-Laws worksheet:
Listen to Part 1 of this episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reimagining-love/id1588419386?i=1000581520129
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"I Love My Partner, But Their Family is Toxic!" (Part 1)
In-law dynamics are complicated. What do you do when your partner's family is particularly challenging, or you're the one in the relationship with the family drama? Dr. Alexandra addresses all of this and more in today's episode.
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Love Stories: Leading with Purpose with Julie Lythcott-Haims
Julie Lythcott-Haims, bestselling author of the books "How to Raise an Adult," "Real American," and "Your Turn: How to Be an Adult," joins Dr. Alexandra on the show to discuss her career, groundbreaking writing, and the challenges she's decided to take on along the way. Listen to feel inspired by Julie and her mission to bring attention to the issues that matter most.
How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success by Julie Lythcott-Haims:
How to Be an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims:
https://bookshop.org/books/your-turn-how-to-be-an-adult-9781250838414/9781250137777
Real American: A Memoir by Julie Lythcott-Haims:
https://bookshop.org/books/real-american-a-memoir/9781250296733
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How to Love Well: The Little Things that Change Everything with Drs. John & Julie Gottman
Today's episode features two legends from the fields of couples therapy and relationship science: Dr John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman. They sit down with Dr. Alexandra for a conversation about their groundbreaking research and careers, as well as their own marriage, and share simple and actionable steps you can use today to deepen connection in your long-term partnership.
The Gottman Institute website:
https://www.gottman.com
The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy by Drs. John & Julie Gottman
Small Things Often (The Gottman Institute podcast):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-things-often/id1498172564
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Coming Home to Ourselves: The Path to Thriving with Dr. Thema Bryant
Dr. Thema Bryant, president-elect of the American Psychological Association, joins Dr. Alexandra for a rich conversation about how we can heal, grow, and thrive, both on the individual and the community level. They also answer a listener question about how and when to speak up in difficult family arguments about religious beliefs.
Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self by Dr. Thema Bryant:
The Antiracism Handbook by Dr. Thema Bryant and Dr. Edith G Arrington:
The Homecoming Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-homecoming-podcast-with-dr-thema/id1471604689
Dr. Thema's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dr.thema/
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Talking About the Future: Navigating a Pace Discrepancy
On this solo episode, Dr. Alexandra dives into a topic that all of us have grappled with at some point or another: talking about the future with our partner. If you're struggling with a pace discrepancy with your partner, whether it's about becoming exclusive, moving in together, getting married, or starting any kind of new chapter, this conversation is for you.
Get the Talking About the Future worksheet:
Take Dr. Alexandra's E-Course, Can I Trust You Again? Rebuilding After Betrayal or Deceit (use code LOVEPOD for 10% off at checkout):
https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/can-i-trust-you-again-rebuilding-after-betrayal-or-deceit
Take Dr. Alexandra's E-Course, Intimate Relationships 101 (use code LOVEPOD for 10% off at checkout)
https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/intimate-relationships-101
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Love Stories: Partnership & Parenthood with Cathy & Todd Adams
On this special Love Stories episode, Dr. Alexandra is joined by Cathy and Todd Adams. They're husband and wife, co-hosts of the popular podcast Zen Parenting Radio, and so much more. Cathy and Todd open up about all aspects of their relationship, discuss how it's grown and changed over time, and explore how it connects with their work around parenting and personal growth.
Cathy's book: "Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World"
Zen Parenting Radio:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zen-parenting-radio/id414414318
Zen Parenting Website:
https://zenparentingradio.com/
Take Dr. Alexandra's E-Course, Can I Trust You Again? Rebuilding After Betrayal or Deceit (use code LOVEPOD for 10% off at checkout):
https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/can-i-trust-you-again-rebuilding-after-betrayal-or-deceit
Take Dr. Alexandra's E-Course, Intimate Relationships 101 (use code LOVEPOD for 10% off at checkout)
https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/intimate-relationships-101
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Loving and Loving Again: Personal Evolution in Relationships with Mark Groves
Mark Groves joins Dr. Alexandra to answer a listener question about getting back together with an ex, and they discuss the personal growth and expansion that's possible when we allow ourselves to get honest and vulnerable with the people we love most, and with ourselves.
Mark Groves Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-groves-podcast/id1282044290
Take Dr. Alexandra's E-Course, Intimate Relationships 101 (use code LOVEPOD for 10% off at checkout)
https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/intimate-relationships-101
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Tuning into You: How Self-Reflection Creates Healthy Relationships with Emmalee Bierly & Jennifer Chaiken
The Shrink Chicks—therapists Emmalee Bierly and Jennifer Chaiken—join Dr. Alexandra for a vibrant conversation about cultivating self-understanding in the context of relationships and family. They tackle two wonderful listener questions and share lots of laughs along the way.
Check out Dr. Alexandra's community on Peanut:
peanut.app.link/ReimaginingLove
Take Dr. Alexandra's E-Course, Intimate Relationships 101 (use code LOVEPOD for 10% off at checkout)
https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/intimate-relationships-101
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Relational Ambivalence: Should I Stay or Should I Go? (Part 2)
Welcome back to Reimagining Love! On today's episode, Dr. Alexandra explores the complicated question that many of us have faced at some point in our lives: Should I stay in this relationship, or should I leave? If you're unsure of what the wisest path forward is, and you're hoping to proceed with compassion for your partner and yourself, this episode is for you.
In the second part of the "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" series, Dr. Alexandra continues the conversation about Relational Ambivalence and offers listeners eight things they can do to help them move from stuckness to clarity.
Listen to Part 1 of this series:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reimagining-love/id1588419386?i=1000574755271
Get the Relational Ambivalence worksheet:
www.dralexandrasolomon.com/ambivalence
Check out Dr. Alexandra's community on the Peanut App:
peanut.app.link/ReimaginingLove
"Should I Stay or Should I Go?" article by Dr. Alexandra:
https://dralexandrasolomon.com/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-relational-uncertainty/
E-course for therapists & coaches: “Loving Bravely: Helping Clients who are Single, Dating, and Single Again”:
https://catalog.psychotherapynetworker.org/sales/pn_c_afc001347_15_lovingbravely_email-105645
Mark Groves Ted Talk:
Book: Deliberate Practice in Emotion-Focused Therapy (Essentials of Deliberate Practice) by Dr. Rhonda N. Goldman:
Take Dr. Solomon's E-Course, Intimate Relationships 101 (use code LOVEPOD for 10% off at checkout)
https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/intimate-relationships-101
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Relational Ambivalence: Should I Stay or Should I Go? (Part 1)
Welcome back to Reimagining Love! On today's episode, Dr. Alexandra explores the complicated question that many of us have faced at some point in our lives: Should I stay in this relationship, or should I leave? If you're unsure of what the wisest path forward is, and you're hoping to proceed with compassion for your partner and yourself, this episode is for you.
Check out Dr. Alexandra's community on the Peanut App:
peanut.app.link/ReimaginingLove
Take Dr. Alexandra's E-Course, Intimate Relationships 101 (use code LOVEPOD for 10% off at checkout)
https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/intimate-relationships-101
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Love Stories: Toddcast
Dr. Alexandra's husband Todd joins her in the studio for a special and personal episode about their decades-long love story and marriage, sharing joyful moments and the lessons they've learned along the way.
Register for the Fall 2022 Art of Living Retreat, A Couples Retreat with Dr. Alexandra Solomon
https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/faculty/alexandra-solomon/loving-bravely/
Check out Dr. Alexandra's community on the Peanut App:
peanut.app.link/ReimaginingLove
Take Dr. Alexandra's E-Course, Intimate Relationships 101 (use code LOVEPOD for 10% off at checkout)
https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/intimate-relationships-101
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Getting to Zero: Conflict & Repair with Jayson Gaddis
Dr. Alexandra is joined by Jayson Gaddis, founder of The Relationship School and the book "Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships." They discuss Jayson's approach to conflict-repair, which focuses on calming the nervous system and bringing both partners to their baseline, where the potential for positive change is highest. Jayson and Dr. Alexandra answer a great listener question as well about broaching difficult topics in the context of an intimate partnership.
The Art of Living Retreat with Dr. Alexandra Solomon:
https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/faculty/alexandra-solomon/loving-bravely/
The Family Institute at Northwestern University:
https://www.family-institute.org/
Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships by Jayson Gaddis:
The Relationship School:
https://relationshipschool.com/
Take Dr. Alexandra's E-Course, Intimate Relationships 101 (use code LOVEPOD for 10% off at checkout)
https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/intimate-relationships-101
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