“We don’t talk about it…”

"We don't talk about it" is something I hear a lot as a couples therapist. 

From subjects like finances to who does what around the house or with the kids to quality time, people aren't talking.

Could you imagine running a company without departments, roles, or meetings to get on the same page? Also, what would morale be like if this were the case?

Who does what? Who knows?! I bet you wouldn't invest in this company if you knew it had little clarity or communication.

In my opinion, "Is this working?" and "What needs to shift and change?" aren't asked often enough in relationships. 

For a lot of us, it seems we just don't know what we SHOULD be talking about. We assume great relationships don't have to talk about these things, or we aren't confident that we can get through these conversations to a resolution, so we avoid them like the plague. 

This is why I created the How to Talk About It Podcast. I hope it inspires you to connect in meaningful ways with the people you love the most so that you can have more happy and deeply connected relationships.

Here's a roundup of our episodes from the last year, ICYMI: 

Episode 5: How to Talk About Division of Household and Family-Related Tasks (Part 2) with Mika's Husband, Eric - I sit down with my husband to discuss our history of how we've divided household and family-related tasks: SPOILER ALERT: we didn't start out so well.

Episode 4: How to Talk About Household Labor Without Hating Each Other (Part 1) - In this episode, Motherhood Sociologist Dr. Caitlyn Collins helps me reveal the invisible hurdles that often lead to conflicts over household chores. We are strangely set up to fail in this department.

Episode 3: Weird Ways ADHD Might Be Impacting Your Relationships - In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked ways ADHD can influence your interactions with loved ones with ADHD expert and coach, Brooke Schnittman.

Episode 2: How to Talk About Sex Drive with Dr. Laurie Mintz - Differing sex drives can be a major source of conflict in relationships. Dr. Laurie Mintz, a renowned sex therapist, researcher, and author breaks down WHY men and women are so different in this department and gives us practical, not-cringey ways we can get on the same page. 

Episode 1: How to Talk to Teens About Suicide with Dr. Tia Dole - This episode is a must-listen for ALL parents. Dr. Tia Dole from 988 shares crucial insights on how to talk to teens about suicidal thoughts and provides valuable tips and resources for supporting them.

IGNORE the “weeklyish” in this image, LOL…it turns out putting out a podcast is a lot of work! I LOVE recording episodes, so we are working out the kinks to release episodes with more frequency this year. 

Because you deserve happy relationships,

P.S. - Let me know what you think! Leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts or hit reply to this email and let us know subjects you need help with. I'd love to hear from you :)