Podcast Episodes

Encore: S04 Ep. 06 - Andrew’s Shared Ex-Boyfriend

Season 4 Episode 6

This week, we’re in session with Andrew, who met his current partner because they shared the same ex, and worries that his new relationship is therefore built on a shaky foundation. We help him remov…

Published on 12 hours ago

Encore: S04 Ep. 05 - Emily’s Shaky Marriage

Season 4 Episode 5

This week, we’re in session with Emily, whose relationship with her long-distance fiance blew up the moment they got married. We help her to see how her impatience to not “waste time” prevents her fr…

Published on 1 week ago

Encore: S04 Ep. 04 - Elise’s Angry Sister

Season 4 Episode 4

This week, we’re in session with Elise, who wants to have a better relationship with her angry older sister. We help Elise to see her sister’s perspective so she can approach her with empathy–and how…

Published on 2 weeks ago

BONUS: More Happier: Talking Romance Writing with Stacey Abrams and Lori Gottlieb

In this Roundtable discussion, we explore the role of romance in fiction and real life. Author and political leader Stacey Abrams explains how she weaves it into her suspense novels by focusing on au…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Encore: S04 Ep. 03 - Richard’s Wife’s Death

Season 4 Episode 3

This week, we’re in session with Richard, who has been trying to avoid feeling the pain of losing his wife of 40 years. We teach him how to sit with his sadness, even as he moves forward into a new r…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Encore: S04 Ep. 02 - Nora’s Unexpected Pregnancy

Season 4 Episode 2

This week, we’re in session with Nora, whose whirlwind romance with her now-husband led to an unexpected pregnancy that was terminated when they were first dating, the fallout of which she is still d…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Encore: S04 Ep. 01 - Amanda’s Cheating Husband

Season 4 Episode 1

This week, we’re in session with Amanda, who’s wondering if she should leave her husband after finding out he repeatedly cheated on her with other women. We help her to get past her fear and prioriti…

Published on 1 month ago

Encore: S03 Ep. 21 - We Discuss Becca & Jake

Season 3 Episode 21

This week, In the last of two bonus episodes, we’re doing another case consultation with our intern Ben, a psychology graduate student who pre-interviews the guests and helps select who gets on the s…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Encore: S03 Ep. 20 - We Discuss Adam

Season 3 Episode 20

We hope you enjoyed Season 3 of Dear Therapists. As we get ready for Season 4, we have two special bonus episodes to share with you. Sometimes after a session, we like to think about what worked well…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Encore: S03 Ep. 19 - Kate’s People-Pleasing Trap

Season 3 Episode 19

This week we’re in session with Kate, who wants to break free from her people-pleasing tendencies. We help her to see how this pattern developed in her family growing up, and how to start prioritizin…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago