Best PVanessa Bennett Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 225: The Vital Spark with Lisa Marchiano, LCSW, NCPsyA 52:45

2h ago52:45

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Marchiano, LCSW, NCPsyA, a Jungian analyst, author, and podcaster. Her writings have appeared in numerous publications. She is the co-host and creator of the popular depth psychology podcast This Jungian Life. She is on the faculty of the C. G. Jung Institute of Philadelphia…

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Ep 224: Boundaries, Abandonment, and Personal Growth 26:16

3d ago26:16

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we address listener questions around boundaries and dealing with significant changes in your relationships. We discuss themes around abandonment, setting boundaries, and accountability vs blame in relationships. What You’ll Gain from this Episode: ✨How a fear of abandonment can make setting and m…

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Ep 223: Live Coaching Session: Redefining Yourself Post-Breakup 19:15

10d ago19:15

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Joy, who is navigating the complex and practical life challenges following the end of a long-term relationship. We explore the difficulties of fully moving on when there is significant overlap in social and professional circles, and how to handle lingering feelings especially dur…

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Ep 222: Transforming Trauma with Empathy with Dr. Jody Carrington 54:49

19d ago54:49

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jody Carrington, psychologist, speaker, and three time author known for her expertise in trauma, connection, relationships, and mental health, to discuss emotional regulation, how to be emotionally available in what Dr. Jody calls a loneliness epidemic, and the transformative…

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Ep 221: Finding the Right Therapist 20:04

26d ago20:04

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we delve into the complexities of the therapeutic process and how to trust your inner voice as you navigate the challenges of finding the right therapist for yourself. If you have a question for Dené and Vanessa, click here. Or, if you’d like to apply for a live coaching session, click here. What…

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Ep 220: Live Coaching Session: Navigating Calm Amidst Chaos 26:12

1M ago26:12

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Veronica, joining us for a second live coaching session, to discuss her experiences with social anxiety and navigating calm environments after growing up in a chaotic household. If you have a question for Dené and Vanessa, click here. Or, if you’d like to apply for a live coachin…

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Ep 219: Humans Loving Humans with Todd Baratz, LMHC 42:50

1M ago42:50

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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,” a…

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Ep 218: Is a Societal Shift toward Celibacy the Answer? 29:29

2M ago29:29

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we talk about a conversation we’ve been hearing around celibacy as a form of activism and a way to shift the often challenging landscape of modern dating and traditional gender dynamics. Some Takeaways from this episode: ✨ How a recent controversy around the new Bumble ad-campaign has a seemingly…

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Ep 217: Q&A: Finding the Middle Ground 21:47

2M ago21:47

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In this Q&A episode, someone wrote in to ask: as I’m starting to do recovery work around codependency, I find that I sometimes swing into hyper-independence. How do I find a middle ground? We talked about: ✨What it looks like to move out of the space of enmeshment into a differentiated sense of self. ✨Realizing that we staying present with ourselve…

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Ep 216: Parenting and You with Dr. Shefali 29:22

2M ago29:22

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We’ll be back with all new episodes of Cheaper than Therapy starting next week! But we’re so excited about the launch of Dr. Shefali’s new podcast, PARENTING & YOU, that we wanted to do a throwback episode to when we had her on the podcast to talk about her most recent book, The Parenting Map. Dr. Shefali is not your typical parenting expert and PA…

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Ep 215: Embracing the Liminal Journey 44:29

2M ago44:29

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy, we sit down to discuss transitions and the concept of liminal spaces, and how these transitional moments challenge existing paradigms, inviting personal and societal transformations. Some Takeaways from this Episode: ✨ Why these phases of major transition can feel deeply unsettling but are necessary for for …

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Ep 214: Episode Rewind - How Therapy Can Mirror Our Innate Goodness with Ashley Torrent 1:03:53

3M ago1:03:53

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In this episode, we go into our archives and bring back one of our first episodes EVER with our good friend, Ashley Torrent. Ashley is a psycho-spritual counselor and intuitive medium, Co-Host of “The Blue Butterfly Effect” and “The Practice of Love” podcasts, and recurring guest on the “Single on Purpose” podcast. Dené and Vanessa sit down to talk…

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Ep 213: Liberated Love with Mark Groves 30:56

3M ago30:56

30:56

This episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast is from an Instagram live with Vaness and Mark Groves, Human Connection Specialist and founder of Create The Love. Mark works as a bridge between the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, bad, downright ugly, and beautiful sides of connection. Join us as we talk emotional armor…

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Ep 212: Complex Connections: Navigating Feedback with Authenticity 28:30

3M ago28:30

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Ep 212: Complex Connections: Navigating Feedback with Authenticity This episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast is part of a series where we answer questions submitted by listeners. We dive into the complexities of accountability in all relationships. Some Takeaways from this Episode: ✨Recurring Themes in Society: Many of the topics addressed i…

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Ep 211: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness with Dr Peter Levine 1:06:04

3M ago1:06:04

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In this Cheaper than Therapy episode, we sit down with Dr. Peter Levine for a deep dive into the complexity of trauma, and the transformative possibilities within therapeutic practices. Dr. Levine holds a doctorate in biophysics and a doctorate in psychology. He is the developer of Somatic Experiencing and Somatic Experiencing International, a natu…

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Ep 210: Impermanence and the Transformative Power of Love with Rainier Wylde 1:13:55

4M ago1:13:55

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In this special Cheaper than Therapy episode, we sit down with our friend Rainier Wylde in person to talk about the often painful truth of love’s impermanence and conditionality, and how love can lead to personal growth. Rainier is a highly sought after mentor and consultant to authors, athletes, business professionals, coaches, healers, and ordina…

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Ep 209: Balancing Love and Boundaries: Supporting Loved Ones Through Abusive Relationships 17:03

4M ago17:03

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This episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast is part of a series where we answer questions submitted by listeners. Today’s listener writes in concerned about a loved one’s abusive marriage, asking how to balance personal boundaries and navigate the challenges supporting a loved one in an abusive relationships. If you have a question for Vanessa…

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Ep 208: Embracing Change: Navigating a New Perspective on Relationships 27:58

4M ago27:58

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This episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast is part of a series where we answer questions submitted by listeners. Today, we’re addressing the discomfort some listeners have talking about relationships, specifically when discussing the evolving paradigms of love and partnership and our ownership template of relationships. If you have a question…

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Ep 207: Beyond Control: Embracing Personal Growth in Relationships 25:14

4M ago25:14

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This episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast is part of a series where we answer questions submitted by listeners. A listener writes in expressing concern about her boyfriend checking out other women in public, despite repeatedly expressing her discomfort to him. We dive into relationship dynamics, and how sometimes fixating on others’ behavior…

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Ep 206: Boundaries 101 with Nedra Glover Tawwab 55:11

4M ago55:11

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down with Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW - author of three bestselling books, licensed therapist, and renowned relationship expert with 15 years of experience in relationship therapy. She is the founder of Kaleidoscope Counseling, where she aids individuals in cultivating healthy relations…

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Ep 205: Unlocking Inner Safety: Overcoming the Need for Reassurance 20:48

5M ago20:48

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down to address two questions submit by listeners with similar “energies.” One listener wants to know how to stop comparing themselves to their partners ex and feeling insecure in their ability to trust due to past relationships. Another listener is looking for clarification differentiatin…

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Ep 204: Live Coaching Session: Grief and Self-Discovery 31:13

5M ago31:13

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In this live coaching session episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down with Jess, who is approaching dating for the first real time in her life while simultaneously navigating being a young widow. Some Takeaways from this Episode: ✨ It’s all about Self-Discovery: When approaching dating for the first real time and/or after a loss, y…

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Ep 203: Relationship Anarchy Pt. 2 with Annie Undone 1:24:48

5M ago1:24:48

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat back down with Annie Undone, a visionary artist and writer working to normalize diverse relationship styles and varied sexual experiences. She is a queer, kinky, relationship anarchist on a mission to incite individuals to experience personal revolutions. Get ready for an exciting and revo…

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Ep 202: Relationship Anarchy Pt. 1 with Annie Undone 1:01:45

5M ago1:01:45

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down with Annie Undone, a visionary artist and writer working to normalize diverse relationship styles and varied sexual experiences. She is a queer, kinky, relationship anarchist on a mission to incite individuals to experience personal revolutions. Get ready for an exciting and revolutio…

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Ep 201: Daring to Feel with Alexandra Roxo 56:12

6M ago56:12

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down with Alexandra Roxo (@alexandraroxo), a bestselling author, artist, spiritual seeker, and teacher and mentor in the space of feminine embodiment, sacred sexuality, and spiritual transformation. Alexandra has mentored thousands of women in embodying the fullness of their authentic, mag…

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Ep 200: On Thriving with Brandi Sellerz-Jackson 1:09:00

6M ago1:09:00

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down with Brandi Sellerz-Jackson, a renowned birth and postpartum doula and what she calls a Life Doula (supporting people through various life transitions); the co-founder of Moms in Color, a Black mom collective centered on celebrating diversity in motherhood; and the creator of Not So P…

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Ep 199: Q&A Session Why do Women Tear Down Other Women? 24:56

7M ago24:56

24:56

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy, the Podcast, we talk about the history, the why, and the way forward surrounding the societal norm for women to tear one another down. We talk about using this practice as a point of entry to examine and excavate our inner misogyny and begin to heal our inherited sister wound. Some Big Takeaways from this Ep…

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Ep 198: Cultivating Authentic Connection with Alexandra Ballensweig 59:06

7M ago59:06

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down with Alexandra Ballensweig to discuss modern dating, the importance of approaching dating with awareness and slowness, and the drawbacks of online dating and dating apps. Alexandra Ballensweig is the founder of HumHum (short for human to human) a dating experience for people seeking m…

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Ep 197: Live Coaching Session: Re-Parenting while Co-Parenting 31:47

7M ago31:47

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This episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast is part of a series where we coach one of our listeners through a topic or question. In this coaching session, we sat down with “Jane” to discuss moving forward with ending a 12 year relationship stuck in an unhealthy cycle, while attempting to co-parent a child together. If you’re interested in join…

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Ep 196: Finding Safety in Spirituality After Religious Trauma with Dr. Laura Anderson, PhD. 1:07:06

7M ago1:07:06

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Dr. Laura Anderson, PhD. is a psychotherapist, trauma resolution coach and consultant, writer and educator specializing in complex and developmental trauma, dynamics of power and control and religious trauma. In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Anderson to discuss all things spirituality and religious trauma, a…

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Ep 195: IG LIVE - Reclaiming the Untamed, Messy Parts of Ourselves 45:28

7M ago45:28

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sat down for an IG LIVE to talk about reclaiming the feminine aspects within ourselves, as well as why this is the basis of so much of the relational work that we feel so strongly about as therapists. 🌟 Some Big Takeaways from this Episode: Alone Not Lonely: What to do when you know your longi…

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Ep 194: Live Coaching Session - How Much Sharing is Too Much? 45:56

8M ago45:56

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In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy, we sit down with “Veronica” to discuss how much sharing is too much in friendships and romantic relationships, especially in the early stages. How do you bond and create authentic connections through vulnerability when your past feels like it’s too heavy for others? If you’re interested in joining us for a c…

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Ep 193: Live Coaching Session - Conquering Codependency 35:35

8M ago35:35

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This Cheaper than Therapy episode is part of a series where we coach one of our listeners through a topic or question. In this coaching session, we sat down with “Spencer” to talk about conquering codependency within romantic relationships, and finding self-worth and sourcing validation from within, rather than external relationships. If you’re int…

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Ep 192: Men’s “Clarity” After Sex 42:38

8M ago42:38

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Are cis/hetero men biologically programmed to experience a type of “post-sex clarity,” or have both men and women fallen victim to the societal norm of objectifying one another and dealing (or not dealing) with the repercussions later? In this Cheaper than Therapy episode, we discuss a recent episode on Vanessa’s partner, John’s, podcast discussing…

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Ep 191: Q&A: How Do I Make Sure I’m “Doing it Right” in Dating? 26:42

8M ago26:42

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In this Q&A episode of “Cheaper than Therapy,” a listener finds themself ready to begin dating after a long post-divorce hiatus, but finds themself overwhelmed with worry about choosing “wrong.” We discuss getting vulnerable to find the real information you need when dating, and get real about expectations in relationships. 🌟 Big Takeaways from thi…

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Ep 190: Q&A: Longing for Partnership Outside the Box of Societal Norms 37:49

9M ago37:49

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What do you do when you find yourself craving a secure and trusting monogamous relationship but don’t want to contribute to the societal expectations, rooted in patriarchy, that traditionally influence the foundation of relationships? In this Q&A episode of “Cheaper than Therapy,” a male listener writes in, asking, “Where do I go from here?” 🌟 What…

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Ep 189: The Life Brief with Bonnie Wan 1:07:50

9M ago1:07:50

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“When you have the clarity of your essence - who you are, what you stand for, what you believe in, and then also your ambition distilled in a way that sticks, in a way that you remember it, you can call it in and call upon it whenever you need” - Bonnie Wan Bonnie Wan is an author and a speaker as well as Partner and Head of Brand Strategy at the w…

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Ep: 188 Live Coaching Session - What Does My Inner Child Need? 31:51

9M ago31:51

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What happens when we find ourselves so engrossed in society’s standards that we lose touch with our Self and inner knowing? In this live coaching session, we sit down with Catherine to talk about what it looks like to reconnect with our inner child and break codependent patterns. Some big takeaways from this episode: Recognizing that we are not the…

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Ep: 187 Our Soul’s Evolution with Amanda Walsh 1:02:47

9M ago1:02:47

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Our Soul’s Evolution with Amanda Walsh Amanda Pua Walsh, M.S., is the CEO & Founder of Astrology Hub, an online platform for astrological guidance and education reaching hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. She’s the creator of the top-rated Astrology Hub Podcast, with over 5 million downloads to date. The insights from her first astrology re…

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Ep: 186 Live Coaching Session: Is Society's Path the Right Path? 30:41

10M ago30:41

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What happens when you don't follow society's expected relationship timeline? In this live coaching session episode, we talk about what it looks like to navigate walking a non-traditional path and taking the road less traveled. Alana opens up about her transformative decisions—whether it's breaking off a long-term relationship, returning to graduate…

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Ep: 185 Feeling in Process vs Feeling Lost with Dr. Scott Lyons 1:12:03

10M ago1:12:03

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Feeling in Process vs Feeling Lost with Dr. Scott Lyons We were thrilled to have Dr. Scott Lyons on Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast! Dr. Lyons has an innovative approach to his practice, combining holistic psychology with somatic movement and mind-body medicine with embodied education. He founded The Embody Lab, Omala, is host of The Gently Used H…

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Ep: 184 Q&A: How to Know if a Big Life Change is the Right Decision? 17:46

10M ago17:46

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How do you In this Q&A session, we answer a question about the differentiation between burn-out and the feeling that you might be running from something. We talk about: Normalizing the idea that in this life school we were never meant to have “it all figured out” or avoid mistakes at all costs Why holding adulthood with an awareness of developmenta…

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Ep 183: Live Coaching Session: Should I Stay or Should I Go? 31:55

10M ago31:55

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In today's coaching session with Rachel, we unpack how to navigate the waters of whether or not it’s time for a relationship to end. We dive into: How to negotiate when it feels like the fundamental needs of you and your partner we hitting up against one another That sometimes in an attempt to preserve a relationship, we end up doing a great deal o…

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Ep: 182 Q&A: How to transition from a romantic to platonic relationship in a loving way? 22:45

11M ago22:45

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In today's episode, we explore a question about transitioning from a romantic to a platonic relationship. We talk about How rarely we acknowledge how difficult a role it is to be the one who takes the first step to end things when a relationship has expired How the end of a relationship - while incredibly painful - can also be the birthplace of a n…

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Ep: 181 Q&A: Reciprocal vs Transactional Relationships 25:26

11M ago25:26

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In today's episode, we explore the idea of what authentic reciprocity looks like in relationships and how we move away from relationships that are based on giving in an attempt to get something in return. We talk about: How resentment can be a barometer that indicates when and where our codependent tendencies are being activated The idea that we en…

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Ep 180 The Yoga of Parenting with Sarah Ezrin 51:49

11M ago51:49

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Sarah Ezrin is an author, world-renowned yoga educator, content creator, and mama based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sarah loves guiding people along their wellness and parenthood journeys. Her words, classes, and social media are supportive, healing spaces where people can feel seen and heard. We sat down with Sarah to talk about: The unbelievab…

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Ep: 179 Q&A: Tough Conversations Around Sex & Porn Addiction 26:44

11M ago26:44

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In this Q&A episode, a listener wrote in asking for advice about a struggle she’s having with the frequency of her partner's desire for sex. We discuss: Normalizing the understanding that someone having access to you sexually isn’t a given just because it’s within the parameters of a partnership, and what actually constitutes as sexual assault. How…

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Ep: 178 Spirituality, Politics, and the Role of The Feminine Today with Marianne Williamson 49:45

11M ago49:45

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In this highly anticipated episode of “Cheaper Than Therapy,” we got deep about collective generational healing with the formidable Marianne Williamson — a powerful changemaker whose insights have transformed countless personal and spiritual journeys for over 30 years, and who has been a monumental influence on both of us. Marianne Williamson has n…

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Ep 177 What Are Your Thoughts On Soulmates? 19:44

12M ago19:44

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In this Q&A episode, we’re responding to a listener that asked to hear our thoughts on soulmates. They wrote, “I’d love to hear your thoughts on soulmates. I feel like I met mine at a time in my life, but it wasn't possible to be together. It still isn’t,, but I still feel it to be true. I always thought I had a strong intuition, but I'm starting t…

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Ep: 176 Coaching Session: From Self-Abandonment to Self-Acceptance 38:00

12M ago38:00

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In this Cheaper than Therapy coaching session, we sat down with Claire as she unravels the intricacies that come along with the end of a marriage. Claire's internal struggle echoes the question that many women are confronted with: what does it mean, as a woman, to end a relationship and find our true sense of Self within our patriarchy-based societ…

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