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Renowned relationship therapists, Doug Jensen and Dr. Talia Jackson explore the ins and outs of relationships in the new podcast, We’re Not Fine. Exploring relationship boundaries beyond dating, the podcast will also examine relationships with our community, friends, family, marriage and even within oneself. No topic is off limits and our audience is encouraged to submit their own questions to challenge the team and their guests. https://werenotfine.com Instagram: @werenotfinepod Twitter:@we ...
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Today’s topic is Dating with Daddy Issues in honor of Father’s Day. Here’s to all of the amazing dad’s out there who are showing up for their children with interest, affection, tenderness and consistency. You are changing worlds and preventing attachment issues. We applaud you! Today’s episode focuses on the wounds we carry with us when we have unm…
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In this live recorded episode, Dr Talia and Doug have a chance to talk to the beloved former news anchor on KARE 11 Sunrise, Bryan Piatt. He started experiencing symptoms of Anxiety and OCD from an early age with no understanding of what was happening to him. The disparity between his perfect external presentation and his quiet internal suffering g…
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In this mailbag episode, Doug and Dr. Talia respond to real life couples struggling with mismatched libidos that are negatively impacting their relationships . One writer is breaking off an eight year relationship because they can’t meet their partner’s sexual needs and feels insecure and constantly pressured to give more than they are able to give…
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In this episode, Dr. Talia and Doug tackle one of the most common relationship problems; mismatched sex drives. In many couples, there is one individual with a more robust libido, who feels enough burning desire for intimacy that they are the default initiator, often creating a pursuer and distancer dynamic, leaving one member of the couple feeling…
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In this episode, Doug and Dr. Talia share their 50 years of combined experience in the couples’ therapy room. Being married is hard, even if you’re married to someone fabulous. What are the signs that there are some dealbreaker red flags brewing in your marriage? Resentments building that can’t be undone, trusts broken that can’t be repaired, diffe…
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Meet Gao Motsemme, a Botswana born current resident of Germany, and mother of three from a long ancestral lineage of gifted intuitive healers. In this episode, Dr Talia and Doug sit with Gao as she takes us on her complex and unexpected mothering journey while needing to face her own mother wounds. “Why doesn’t my mother love me?” and “What is a mo…
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In this mailbag episode, Doug and Dr. Talia hear from two people completely fed up with their spouse and ready for a divorce, but we feel that their decisions might be premature! We share the ingredients necessary to determine whether or not it’s time to throw in the towel. Is there willingness on both sides to work through this issue? If so, divor…
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You know the saying that when you wear rose colored glasses, red flags just look like flags? Well, in this episode, Dr. Talia and Doug respond to listener voice notes about first date horror stories. These stories are full of cringe, red flags, and lewd tales of hook-ups and dates that have gone horribly wrong. Prepare yourself with a bowl of popco…
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In this episode, Doug and Dr Talia respond to two mailbags, both from people that explain why they have ghosted someone they cared about. And once you get inside the minds of the ghoster, you will see why they are disappearing, even if you could have sworn there was a connection and chemistry. Why oh why didn’t they just tell you the truth? It will…
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In this episode, Dr Talia and Doug talk to Minneapolis based, friendship-focused writer and podcaster, Nina Badzin. Your friend hurt you badly. Until now you have never needed to have a difficult conversation about your friendship, but if you don’t, the friendship won’t survive. What do you do? To determine whether your friendship is salvageable, t…
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In this episode Dr Talia and Doug look at two very relatable issues. In the first mailbag, a young father grieves his wife while his wife’s sister, who has been the greatest supporter to him and his kids, tried to sleep with him a month after his wife’s passing. And he hates the way he reacted. And in the second mailbag, a young man says he’s incre…
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In this episode, Doug and Dr. Talia tackle two heartfelt mailbags. In the first letter, a gentleman who has had no luck with women feels he did everything he could to revamp his look; fitness, wardrobe and haircut, check… but is still having no luck in the dating department. All of his friends tell him he just hasn’t met the right person but he is …
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In this episode, Doug and Dr Talia talk to Andrew Davie, a true Renaissance man. He is an author of crime fiction novellas, short stories and memoirs about dating, managing OCD and recovering from his brain aneurysm. He is also a fellow podcaster as the cohost of happy hour with Heather. Join us for this fascinating conversation as Andrew shares hi…
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Loneliness is a global health crisis. In this episode Dr Talia and Doug have a moving conversation with Anna Bonavita, a former physicist with a passion for culture, cuisine, and the natural environment. While grieving her beloved husband, and in the depths of loneliness and despair, she found comfort and community at a communal table in Italy and …
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In this episode, Doug and Dr. Talia talk to author and sex educator, Demi Wilde about hook up horror stories (Talia won worst story! Woot woot!) We discuss stigma, down low online exploration of sexuality, which apps produce which kind of connections, all the kinks and fetishes, and pitfalls and dangers of modern dating! As you can imagine, the mid…
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In this episode, Dr. Talia and Doug have a lively conversation with Dr. Deb about how to deepen your apology after an affair. We explore the lack of resources available to the cheater, as most therapy, books and videos are geared towards helping the betrayed heal. Dr. Deb Miller's book More Than Sorry: 5 Steps to Deepen Your Apology After You Have …
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In this episode Doug and Dr Talia tackle the scariest of all emotions; the contagious, heavy, and unmotivated wave of apathy. How to know if it’s a bad day or a bad decade, and how to infuse joy, motivation and passion back into your life. We’ve got your back! We're Not Fine https://werenotfine.com Shop the Pod: https://werenotfine.com/shop Instagr…
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In this episode, Dr Talia and Doug speak with the enigmatic Hannah Spanke, who shares with us her rocky road from a toxic family into stripping and sex work by the age of 16. She wanted agency over her sexuality and thought of pursuing sex work as a sexual entrepreneur but ended up in a dark scary place ready to face her truth. And here she is, a t…
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Fight, flight or freeze; what is your go to coping strategy? In this episode, Doug and Dr Talia tackle Anger vs Rage. We talk about our family of origin as the source of how we learn to regulate and express our emotions, and we teach you practical tips to express yourself without pushing people away. Don’t swallow it down, because rage turned inwar…
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In this second live recording of our We’re Not Fine, Dr Talia and Doug dive deep into the experience of letting others in to the most vulnerable moments in our lives with Birth Doula Sarah Longacre and End of Life Doula Wendy Longacre-Brown. What if we did birth and death differently? What if we invited in skilled and compassionate navigators to be…
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In this episode, Doug and Dr. Talia talk to Shanenn Bryant, host of the podcast Top Self, Jealousy and Insecurity expert and coach, and leader of the Facebook group Jealousy Junkies. We dive into how insecure attachment develops into unhealthy behavior patterns that threaten to destroy your relationships. Shanenn shares with us how to differentiate…
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In this episode, Dr Talia and Doug take on a listener mailbag about division of labor in a household. Who does more? Why are they resentful? What exactly is invisible labor? Why does one person naturally step up while the other waits for the “honey-do” list? Inquiring minds want to know! We have so much to say, per usual, and let us give you the ti…
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In this episode, Kiki Joy Latham shares with us her incredible journey through physical and emotional abuse in her family of origin, betrayal after betrayal, from abandonment and heartbreak to the most profound love story. Not just with her partner, Jodi, but with herself. Kiki found herself/himself, and loves herself/himself with not just acceptan…
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In this episode Doug and Dr Talia speak with Dr Kate Henry about Slow Productivity; a holistic, sustainable and well-being oriented approach to success. Who knew that was even possible? WNF family, this approach is for you if you are burnt out, exhausted, think of yourself as unmotivated, lazy, or if you struggle with chronic health issues. This ap…
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In this episode, Doug and Dr Talia take on New Year’s Resolutions. Why do so many of us struggle to keep our commitments to ourselves? Why is will power not enough? We tell you all the secrets to setting yourselves up for success and teach you science backed strategies to make your resolutions stick! We're Not Fine https://werenotfine.com Shop the …
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In this episode, Doug and Dr Talia Jackson discuss the concept of happiness; the hedonic treadmill, dopamine chasing, whether it is an absence of pain or existence of fulfillment, and we answer the question you have asked yourself “Can money buy happiness?” We're Not Fine https://werenotfine.com Shop the Pod: https://werenotfine.com/shop Instagram:…
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In this bonus episode, Dr Talia Jackson and Dr Sterlin Mosley talk about narcissism as it relates to the enneagram. We're Not Fine https://werenotfine.com Shop the Pod: https://werenotfine.com/shop Instagram: @werenotfinepod Doug Jensen Profile: https://werenotfine.com/our-team/ Email: contact@werenotfine.com IG: douglasljensen Twitter: dougjensen4…
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In Part One of our Two Part Guest Spot episode, Dr Talia shares her Summit from the Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential podcast with Billy Ivanova, and breaks down how to foster an emotionally intelligent home. Dr Talia also gives practical tips about boosting your own emotional intelligence and that of your children. In Part Two of this episode, Do…
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In this episode, Dr Talia and Doug can’t get enough of Professor and Narcissism researcher and author, Dr Sterlin Mosley. Be enlightened, shocked and validate. You will not believe all of the nooks and crannies of the narcissistic experience, nature vs nurture, and that’s not all… learn to spot signature narcissist moves you might not have recogniz…
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In this episode, Doug and Dr Talia tackle the most common stressors of the season with humor and one or two harsh slaps of seasonal realism. We offer some suggestions about creating your new holiday traditions. HAPPY HOLIDAYS, WNF Family! We're Not Fine https://werenotfine.com Shop the Pod: https://werenotfine.com/shop Instagram: @werenotfinepod Do…
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In this episode, Dr Talia and Doug respond to some Thanksgiving mail bags. Whether the holidays are a time of great heart warming joy and anticipation for you , or dread, loneliness and obligation, we embrace you and want to share it with you. Gobble Gobble, WNF Family! We're Not Fine https://werenotfine.com Shop the Pod: https://werenotfine.com/sh…
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In this episode Dr Talia and Doug have a conversation with Heather and Marshall, a couple that met in an unexpected online connection and show us how they are working on their individual traumas together in real time. Discussion of abuse from about the 10 to 20 minute mark for those that want to skip. They touch on imposter syndrome, parenting, int…
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In this episode, Doug and Dr Talia ask the controversial question “Does it always take two to tango” in every relationship, every problem, every fight, every break up? And the answer is a resounding YES… but with one big caveat. Tune in to hear our mail bag episode and if you are watching on YouTube, check out our new lighting. We are feeling ourse…
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In this episode, we speak with Lia Lamella, previous guest (see our 07/25/23 episode), talented electrician and thought leader, who is single handedly changing the culture in and around the skilled trades. In this collaborative episode we elevate the conversation around the stigma of mental health, the narratives around the stereotypes both genders…
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In this episode, Dr Talia and Doug have another mind blowing conversation with their favorite psychic and medium, Kaya Jelani. She answers more of their thousands of questions; what actually is our purpose on this planet, what is deja vous, how do you manifest your next great thing, what do full body chills mean, do your pets find you in the afterl…
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In today’s episode, Doug and Dr. Talia acknowledge the traumatic stress impacting all of us after the terrorist attack on Israel and the cascade of horror that has unfolded since. Global crises cause peripheral traumatic stress to those directly affected, of course, as well as those at every level of caring. We talk about the symptoms of traumatic …
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Nick shares how his experience of grief and feeling like an outsider has in fact been a gift of heightened observation, a unique perspective, and an unmistakable style of magical realism. We talk introversion, creativity, relationships, finding inner peace. Prepare to be blown away. “We find a part of ourselves we didn't know existed, a soul mate. …
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In this episode, Doug and Dr Talia talk to Dr April Brown about intimacy; why it is crucial and how to improve it in all areas of our lives to enrich our experience, and not just in the bedroom! https://www.draprilbrown.com/?fbclid=PAAaZBePrNHrQBSLs5Gw--M-WHNEUUx8WgUysVtJIRzCHuFzWo3t4vaV5X4VE_aem_AQrBKLtQiAomm-IWDtsD4lgpH8epAYX7tzBDE3HayWvYD0vu6tXh…
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In this episode, Doug and Dr Talia talk to Susan Gold, endurance athlete, A-List Talent Agent, and Author of Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom. As Susan shares her journey through childhood abuse, navigating a marriage and divorce from a narcissist, as well as deep diving into her own healing work and leaning in to a br…
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Why is talking about money so terrifying to most people? Emmy nominated TV journalist and President of Platinum Wealth Management, Jennifer Rogers Markwell, teaches us about the connection between our money memories and our unresolved issues around money as adults. She walks us through a mindset shift around facing our own finances and how to have …
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In this episode, Dr. Talia and Doug look at all angles of the theory that opposites attract but don't last. Some qualities need to be aligned, or at least complimentary, for a couple to thrive and not wear on each other’s last nerve. And they might not be what you think! We're Not Fine https://werenotfine.com Shop the Pod: https://werenotfine.com/s…
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In this episode, Doug and Dr. Talia take on a mail-bag from a young man who has found that the change to domestic life and adulting together has sucked all of the sexiness and spark from their three year relationship. We share the tricks of the trade to reigniting interest in each other, spicing up your conversations, turning up the spark in the be…
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Ethical leadership coach and public speaker, Shana Francesca, shares her powerful story of growing up in an alt right Evangelical Christian cult, in an abusive family and an abusive community. She opens up about using her inner resources of curiosity and creativity to take ownership of her life and create an empowered narrative. Be amazed and inspi…
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Show notes: https://werenotfine.com/episode-54/ In this week’s episode, Dr. Talia and Doug cut to the chase with a handful of mailbags from friends who know exactly why their friends are still single but don’t know how to break it to them. We can all learn from these cautionary tales and course correct before our best friend tells us their opinion …
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View the show notes here: https://werenotfine.com/episode-53/ In this episode, Dr. Talia and Doug talk to Dr. Henry Emmons, a Holistic Psychiatrist blending soul with science, about how to boost your resilience, become more disappointment proof and learn to sit with your internal chaos long enough to make a more mindful next step. We're Not Fine ht…
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You hate your friend’s partner or even worse, your friends hate your partner! In this episode, Doug and Dr. Talia help a few listeners navigate this treacherous situation as the hater, the hated, or as the one in the middle. Tune in to weigh all of your options, ask yourself some challenging questions, and show up in ways that feel good to you rega…
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In this episode Doug and Dr. Talia hear from two different people who have had opposite but equally miserable anniversaries. One is hurt by his girlfriend’s lack of effort, and the other is devastated that her boyfriend is disappointed in her gift. Who needs to step up? This episode tackles how to deal with disappointment, how to level set your exp…
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In this episode, Doug and Talia crack each other up while taking a look at body language on dates. Are they into you? Are you accurately portraying your internal experience? Tune in to better read your date, and improve your open and friendly vibe! Connect with us: We're Not Fine https://werenotfine.com Shop the Pod: https://werenotfine.com/shop In…
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In this episode Doug, Dr. Talia and special guest Angela Callais dig in deeper to the nooks and crannies of how to manage complicated relationships, open or closed; jealousy, sharing emotional resources, and creating agreements that work. Connect with us: We're Not Fine https://werenotfine.com Shop the Pod: https://werenotfine.com/shop Instagram: @…
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