Stephanie's Mother's Judgment features Stephanie and her mother addressing their strained relationship caused by a past incident. The podcast explores topics such as coping with loss, parental judgment of teenage relationships, shame and rejection between mother and daughter, expressing hurt feelings and fear of vulnerability, and creating a safe space for communication. The therapists emphasize the importance of compassion, expressing emotions, and taking emotional risks to repair and deepen their relationship.

A woman named Alexis seeks advice on how to set boundaries with her controlling family who pressure her to get married and have a baby. The podcast explores the complexities of navigating family relationships, struggles with sharing emotions, fear and vulnerability, and the impact of family expectations on personal desires. It emphasizes the importance of establishing boundaries, open communication, and embracing one's true self.

A young married couple, Grace and Finn, seek advice on improving their communication to prevent their disagreements from escalating. Therapists emphasize the importance of openness and vulnerability, highlighting the need to substitute faulty assumptions with healthy dialogue. The podcast explores practical tools for fostering a stronger connection in relationships.

This week, we’re in session with Vanessa, whose father insisted she take out a huge loan she could not repay and give him all the money, then disowned her when she refused. We help her to process the loss of her entire family, and start to create a trusted, compassionate family of choice who treats her the way family should.   If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at LoriAndGuy@iHeartMedia.com.   Subscribe for free to Dear Therapists to stay up to date on all the latest episodes.   Follow us both online:   LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author   GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 remove the ghost of the ex and trust the important lessons he learned from that relationship in this new one.   If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at LoriAndGuy@iHeartMedia.com.   Subscribe for free to Dear Therapists to stay up to date on all the latest episodes.   Follow us both online:   LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author   GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this therapy session, Emily discusses her shaky marriage due to impatience and communication issues. The hosts emphasize the importance of slowing down, effective communication, and making healthy decisions in relationships. They explore the complexities of marriage, commitment, and the challenges faced in couples therapy. Focus on communication, understanding, and navigating relationship struggles for a stronger foundation.

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 to know when repair might not be possible.   If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at LoriAndGuy@iHeartMedia.com.   Subscribe for free to Dear Therapists to stay up to date on all the latest episodes.   Follow us both online:   LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author   GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 relationship.   If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at LoriAndGuy@iHeartMedia.com.   Subscribe for free to Dear Therapists to stay up to date on all the latest episodes.   Follow us both online:   LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author   GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 dealing with. We help Nora to process her feelings of past resentment so that she can see her husband and their relationship more clearly in the present   If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at LoriAndGuy@iHeartMedia.com.   Subscribe for free to Dear Therapists to stay up to date on all the latest episodes.   Follow us both online:   LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author   GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 prioritize her own wellbeing.   If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at LoriAndGuy@iHeartMedia.com.   Subscribe for free to Dear Therapists to stay up to date on all the latest episodes.   Follow us both online:   LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author   GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.