Reimagining Love

Author Molly Roden Winter joins Reimagining Love to share her story of opening up her marriage as a happily married mother and the hard-earned and profound truths she learned along the way. For Molly, her journey of non-monogamy opened her up to more: more choice and self-discovery, and feeling more than her roles as a mother and wife. Relevant links: More: A Memoir of Open Marriage by Molly Roden Winter New York Magazine's "A Practical Guide to Modern Polyamory" Connect with Molly online Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

What would change if, instead of prioritizing romantic relationships, we made friendships the center of our lives? NPR's Rhaina Cohen joins Reimagining Love to explore the possibilities embedded within that question. In her new book, Rhaina invites us into the worlds of people who've organized their lives around deep friendship and, in doing so, challenge our ideas and assumptions about which relationships should be at the heart of a fulfilling life. Relevant links: The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center by Rhaina Cohen Listen to "Dear Friend," the song inspired by Rhaina's book Connect with Rhaina online "Parent–adult child estrangement in the United States by gender, race/ethnicity, and sexuality" from the Journal of Marriage and Family Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

Mark Groves and Kylie McBeath join Reimagining Love to share the story of their relationship—the story that inspired their new book, Liberated Love: Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire. In this conversation, they get vulnerable about how they moved from breaking up to fostering breakthroughs; a journey they nurtured through what they call 'a sacred pause.' In the sacred pause, they identified the patterns that blocked their ability to find authentic love so that they could build a new relationship rooted in safety and interdependence. Relevant links: Liberated Love: Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire by Mark Groves and Kylie McBeath After purchasing Liberated Love, access the PDF Workbook and free Meditation Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

Throughout her decades as a therapist, Dr. Alexandra has helped many people navigate being "the affair partner." Participating in infidelity creates an intoxicating yet profoundly confusing blend of emotions and experiences. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra examines the psychology of this role and offers a compassionate look into the surrounding context: the thrills, secret benefits, sources of shame, and potential origin stories embedded within this controversial role. Relevant links: "A Great Wagon" by Rumi Journal of Sex & Martial Therapy: "Object of Desire Self-Consciousness Theory" by Anthony F. Bogaert and Lori A. Brotto "Taking Sexy Back" by Dr. Alexandra Solomon Facebook Group: Esther Perel Discussion Group Reimagining Love episode: "Guidance for the Newly Single" Order Dr. Alexandra’s new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

In this solo episode, Dr. Alexandra confronts a common roadblock to repair: shame. Often, in the wake of relational harm, feelings of shame secretly run the show, causing you to get combative and defensive or freeze, flee, or fawn in essential moments. Dr. Alexandra provides strategies for moving from shame into action—so that you can make yourself available for repair—and gives tangible tips for how to make a heartfelt and effective apology. Relevant links: Access this episode's companion worksheet here Reimagining Love episode: "Why Can't I Get Over It?" Dr. Alexandra's e-course: Can I Trust You Again? Rebuilding after Betrayal or Deceit Brené Brown's TED Talk: Listening to Shame Building Self-Esteem: How Learning from Shame Helps Us to Grow by Joseph Burgo Order Dr. Alexandra’s new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

Ten years after "conscious uncoupling" first entered the public lexicon, Katherine Woodward Thomas joins Reimagining Love to discuss her powerful rebrand of what's possible after a breakup or divorce. Through sharing her story and dissecting the cultural myths that cause us to view divorce as a failure, Katherine encourages us to bring a sense of generosity and intentionality to the process so that we can transform our relationships with our former partner, ourselves, and our futures. Relevant links: Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After by Katherine Woodward Thomas Calling in the One: 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life (Revised) by Katherine Woodward Thomas Connect with Katherine online and on Instagram Marriage, a History: How Love Conquered Marriage by Stephanie Coontz The Good Divorce by Constance Ahrons Uncoupling: Turning Points in Intimate Relationships by Diane Vaughan Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

Esther Boykin joins Dr. Alexandra for an expansive conversation around the intersection of mental health and our careers. Esther highlights the difference between self-care and self-compassion, and points us towards using self-compassion as an essential tool for improving both our personal and work lives. When we bring self-compassion to our careers, we prevent burnout by opening up a deeper connection to our common humanity. Together, Esther and Dr. Alexandra then respond to a listener who thinks her relationship is being held back by her partner's ambition. Relevant links: Connect with Esther online and on Instagram Learn more about Therapy Is Not A Dirty Word and the Compassion Collective Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan Reimagining Love episode: "Talking about the Future: Navigating a Pace Discrepancy" Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

What does it feel like to be in a securely attached relationship? Renowned relationship expert and therapist Julie Menanno joins Reimagining Love to illuminate what we can learn from examining secure attachments. Together with Dr. Alexandra, Julie help anxious and avoidant partners understand each other by guiding us through how different attachment styles show up in tender moments. Ultimately, Julie reminds us that the purpose of attachment work is to help us heal from our past unmet needs so that we can form secure attachments today. Relevant links: Secure Love: Create a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime by Julie Menanno Connect with Julie online and on Instagram Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

Deceit, infidelity, and betrayal profoundly shake our inner worlds. If you're struggling to heal from relational harm, you may be endlessly ruminating on the past and wondering why you can't just let it go. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra breaks down the process of forgiveness and provides seven reasons why you can’t get over it. Relevant links: Access this episode's companion worksheet here Dr. Alexandra's e-course: Can I Trust You Again? Rebuilding after Betrayal or Deceit Reimagining Love episode: "Tending to "Little You" & Exploring Your Family of Origin" Taking Sexy Back: How to Own Your Sexuality and Create the Relationships You Want by Dr. Alexandra Solomon Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

What are trauma bonds and how can we heal from them? Dr. Laura Copley joins the podcast to dive into the sticky dynamics of unhealthy, trauma-bonded relationships. Drawing from personal experiences and her work as a relationship trauma expert, Dr. Laura gives us insight into what she calls "the hero's journey" — a transformative path towards recognizing our origin stories, attachment wounds, and current relationship dynamics so that we can transcend our trauma and form authentic connections. Relevant links: Loving You Is Hurting Me: A New Approach to Healing Trauma Bonds and Creating Authentic Connection by Dr. Laura Copley Learn more about Dr. Laura's work online and on Instagram Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh returns to Reimagining Love to share her research on the six ingredients that help love bloom into a thriving relationship. In this conversation, Dr. Sara encourages us to move beyond our culture's myth of finding a perfect mate and instead, focus on creating something special together. Relevant links: Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh Use code "Reimagine" for 10% off Dr. Sara's Relationship Panoramic Inventory (Valid until 2/29/24) Learn more about Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

Thinking about re-entering the dating scene after a breakup or loss? How can you tell if you're truly ready to get back out there? In this solo episode, Dr. Alexandra provides five Relational Self-Awareness-informed indicators that you can use to help you discern whether you’re ready to date again. Relevant links: Access this episode's companion worksheet here Listen to Reimagining Love's "Guidance for the Newly Single" episode Learn more about Relational Self-Awareness with Dr. Alexandra's books, Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back Order Dr. Alexandra’s new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

In this in-depth solo episode, Dr. Alexandra explains the six common roles we played in our original family systems. Way before we ever were involved in a romantic relationship, we were part of a family system, and that system, for better or for worse, shaped our ideas about who we can and cannot be. Through understanding our past, we can see how these roles continue to show up in our relationships today and use that knowledge as a powerful Relational Self-Awareness tool. Relevant links: Take the Family of Origin Roles Quiz Reimagining Love: "Tending to "Little You" & Exploring Your Family of Origin" Dr. Alexandra's Psychotherapy Networker Article Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

Emily Nagoski joins Reimagining Love for a vulnerable and expansive conversation about nurturing lasting sexual connections in long-term partnerships. As an award-winning sex educator and author, Emily combines groundbreaking research, sex education, and stress education to expand our ideas about women's sexuality. In her new book, Come Together, Emily explores how long-term couples maintain sexual connection over time. Together, Emily and Dr. Alexandra uncover the importance of moving away from the "shoulds" in our sex lives and towards discovering more confidence and joy with our partners. Relevant links: Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections by Emily Nagoski Dates for Emily's upcoming book tour Learn more about Emily's work online and on Instagram Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Nagoski joins Reimagining Love for a vulnerable and expansive conversation about nurturing lasting sexual connections in long-term partnerships. As an award-winning sex educator and author, Emily combines groundbreaking research, sex education, and stress education to expand our ideas about women's sexuality. In her new book, Come Together, Emily explores how long-term couples maintain sexual connection over time. Together, Emily and Dr. Alexandra uncover the importance of moving away from the "shoulds" in our sex lives and towards discovering more confidence and joy with our partners. Relevant links: Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections by Emily Nagoski Dates for Emily's upcoming book tour Learn more about Emily's work online and on Instagram Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

Renowned divorce coach Kate Anthony sits down with Dr. Alexandra to offer us an empowering approach to divorce that centers accountability and integrity. Sharing wisdom from her own divorce, Kate guides Dr. Alexandra through the experience, from exploring what is embedded within the question ‘should I stay or should I go?’ to all the tricky things that emerge in the aftermath of a separation: parenting decisions, the gender dynamics of divorce, and the heaps of unsolicited advice that’s coming your way. Relevant links: The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision about Your Marriage by Kate Anthony Listen to The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Explore Kate's program Should I Stay or Should I Go? Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renowned divorce coach Kate Anthony sits down with Dr. Alexandra to offer us an empowering approach to divorce that centers accountability and integrity. Sharing wisdom from her own divorce, Kate guides Dr. Alexandra through the experience, from exploring what is embedded within the question ‘should I stay or should I go?’ to all the tricky things that emerge in the aftermath of a separation: parenting decisions, the gender dynamics of divorce, and the heaps of unsolicited advice that’s coming your way. Relevant links: The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision about Your Marriage by Kate Anthony Listen to The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Explore Kate's program Should I Stay or Should I Go? Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

Therapist and sexologist Nicoletta Heidegger joins Reimagining Love for an expansive conversation about all things sexuality. Nicoletta's approach shows the power of sex-positivity — encouraging curiosity about how everyone can learn to have better sex and, in doing so, build deeper connections to our senses, our relationships, and ourselves. Learn more about Nicoletta's work: https://www.nicolettavheidegger.com/ Nicoletta's Sex and Scholars Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/sluts-and-scholars/id1223781930 Tickets for Afternoon Delight: A Live Podcast Experience on Feb. 10th, 2024: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-delight-a-live-podcast-experience-tickets-767718646137 Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day: https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-every-day-365-relational-self-awareness-practices-to-help-your-relationship-heal-grow-and-thrive-alexandra-solomon/19970421?ean=9781683736530 Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/ Submit a Listener Question: https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Therapist and sexologist Nicoletta Heidegger joins Reimagining Love for an expansive conversation about all things sexuality. Nicoletta's approach shows the power of sex-positivity — encouraging curiosity about how everyone can learn to have better sex and, in doing so, build deeper connections to our senses, our relationships, and ourselves. Relevant links: Learn more about Nicoletta's work Nicoletta's Sex and Scholars Podcast Tickets for Afternoon Delight: A Live Podcast Experience on Feb. 10th, 2024 Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter Submit a Listener Question Try First Round's on Me premium with code 'DOCTOR' Listen to Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

Dr. Mariel Buqué joins Reimagining Love to discuss her debut book, Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. As an expert in intergenerational trauma, Dr. Buqué offers wisdom on what gets passed down within families: not only inheritances of pain and trauma but also precious stories and gifts. Dr. Buqué shares her journey of infusing traditional clinical frameworks with holistic healing practices, paving a path through intergenerational wounds and toward emotional liberation. Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma by Dr. Mariel Buqué: https://bookshop.org/p/books/break-the-cycle-a-guide-to-healing-intergenerational-trauma-mariel-buque/19997146?ean=9780593472491 Learn more about Dr. Buqué's work: https://www.drmarielbuque.com/ Order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day: https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-every-day-365-relational-self-awareness-practices-to-help-your-relationship-heal-grow-and-thrive-alexandra-solomon/19970421?ean=9781683736530 Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/ Submit a Listener Question: https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.