Cheaper Than Therapy with Vanessa and Dené

Ep 219: Humans Loving Humans with Todd Baratz, LMHC

Jun 5, 2024

In this lively discussion, Todd Baratz, a licensed psychotherapist and sex therapist known for his humorous take on mental health, explores the evolving landscape of relationships. He emphasizes that it’s not you but the culture that’s flawed, advocating for self-awareness amidst societal pressures. Todd dives into the need for nuance in therapy and how embracing emotional complexity fosters healthier connections. Plus, he shares insights from his book, highlighting how ancient wisdom can enhance our modern understanding of love and mental health.

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Todd Baratz emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexity of human emotions and societal influences to foster authentic healing and personal growth.

The discussion highlights the evolving nature of relationships, advocating for diverse structures that prioritize individual needs and challenge traditional norms.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Mental Health through Connection

23min

Understanding Obsessional Crisis and Emotional Dynamics

3min

Navigating Emotional Dynamics in Relationships

12min

Personal Insights and Lighthearted Favorites

2min

Exploring Depth in Modern Relationships

2min

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Todd Baratz, LMHC, a certified sex therapist, licensed individual and couples psychotherapist, co-host of the Our Diagnonsense Podcast, and writer who specializes in relationships and sex. We talk about relationships, his philosophy that “you aren’t fucked up - our culture is,” and his first book, How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind which is available now! Todd is one of our favorite people and we had so much fun during this conversation. We know you’re going to have so many take-aways and love this conversation with him, as well!

What You’ll Gain from this Episode:

✨ The complex reality of therapeutic support on social media, it’s influence on current societal trends, and the need to hold space for the inevitable lack of nuance that exists in the digital world

✨ An emphasis on the importance of understanding the complexities and meanings behind behaviors, rejecting black-and-white thinking, and taking personal responsibility to recognize the influence of social norms on your own personal development

✨ How our relationship structures are evolving in ways that offer less dogma and more authenticity in our healing, and how that’s begun to shift the societal “normal” away from staying in unhealthy relationships

✨The necessity for therapists to check in with their countertransference and not be too quick to look for a solution when “stuck” is a necessary stage of their own personal development

🎙This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy

Connect with Todd:

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Order Todd’s New Book Here

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Check out our newly launched online community, Cheaper Than Therapy the Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community

Connect with Vanessa:

Instagram: @vanessasbennett
TikTok: @thecodayoda
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631

Connect with Dené:

Instagram: @dene.logan
TikTok: @denelogan

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Ep 219: Humans Loving Humans with Todd Baratz, LMHC

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