Relationship Issues – Podcast

In this special Valentine’s episode, we talk with licensed marriage and family therapist Leanna Stockard about relationships and dating.  Leanna shares her insights on common barriers to forming meaningful romantic connections, the impact of past relationship experiences, the influence of dating apps and social media, and the importance of self-reflection and vulnerability in dating.  She also discusses...

Therapist Lauren Corsillo joins us for a heartful conversation about the science—and personal journey—behind happiness.  We dive into the core ideas of positive psychology, exploring what truly contributes to lasting happiness: meaningful relationships, autonomy, optimism, and staying present. Lauren dispels common myths—like the idea that happiness comes from external achievements—and offers simple, practical tools to build joy...

Why are so many people developing emotional attachments to AI? In this episode, we dig into the surprising drivers—like loneliness, curiosity, and even the comfort of psychological safety. We try out a live interaction with Google’s Gemini AI to see these dynamics in action. We’ll unpack both the upsides and the pitfalls of these connections,...