When one partner is ready and committed to doing the deep emotional work of improving a relationship, and the other partner is not quite there yet, it can feel like a difference that is impossible to bridge. In this solo episode, Dr. Alexandra explores “Relational Self-Awareness Discrepancies,” sharing tools and ideas that couples can use to generate empathy and move to a place of understanding and growth when faced with this common issue.Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter:https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Gabor Mate: https://drgabormate.com/Dr. Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/

How do we reconnect with our loved ones, and ourselves, during times of global crisis? On this episode, Dr. Alexandra is joined by renowned psychotherapist and author Esther Perel to puzzle through this pressing question. You may recognize Esther’s voice from her celebrated TED talks, which have garnered more than 30 million views. Her bestselling books delve into topics of desire, infidelity, and sustaining mystery and excitement in long-term relationships. Together, Esther and Alexandra address a nuanced listener question about whether to move forward with a relationship that has fallen flat during the COVID-19 lockdown. They also share information about Esther’s upcoming conference, Sessions Live, which is dedicated to therapists, coaches, and other professionals who help people navigate the complexities of modern relationships. Reimagining Love listeners can get a discount on their Sessions Live ticket by using the code “reimagininglove” at checkout: https://sessions.estherperel.com/sessions-live-2021Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter:https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/Mentioned in this episode:Terry Real:https://terryreal.com/UCSF burnout study:https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2021/04/420231/frontline-health-workers-across-us-faced-unique-stressors-during-covid-19The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller:https://bookshop.org/books/the-wild-edge-of-sorrow-rituals-of-renewal-and-the-sacred-work-of-grief/9781583949764Adam Grant on Languishinghttps://www.ted.com/talks/adam_grant_how_to_stop_languishing_and_start_finding_flowLisa Fortuna:https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/profile/lisa-fortuna/Rachel Botsman:https://rachelbotsman.com/

Reimagining Love with Dr. Alexandra Solomon is your destination for profound, enlightening discussions about love, family, intimacy, and everything in between — a podcast that gives us the opportunity to reimagine ourselves, our relationships, and our world. Hosted by renowned clinical psychologist, professor, and award-winning author Dr. Alexandra Solomon, featuring conversations with notable guests from the worlds of therapy, academia, and pop-culture.To join our conversation about the relationships that matter most, subscribe or follow the podcast today.(Guest voices include: Esther Perel, Nick Viall, Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, Dr. Adia Gooden, Shadeen Francis)Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter:https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/