This week we answer questions you submitted about romantic relationships! We talk about what to do if one partner is an extrovert and the other is an introvert, navigating changes that happen in the relationship after having a child, communication surrounding sex and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and please keep sending us your questions to thoughtspod@gmail.com or on our Instagram, @thoughts.podcast .  If you have been interested in purchasing our Relationship Resilience Course you can use the code SAVE20 at checkout to receive 20% off. Link to the course below:  Don't forget to check out our Relationship Resilience Course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thoughtspod/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

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97. Q&A: Romantic Relationships

The seasons are changing and that means the nights are getting longer and it’s beginning to get cold. This change in seasons can bring with it a change in mood. In this episode we discuss SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and how to treat it. One of the ways we delve into deeply is the Danish concept of Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah). This concept of coziness will bring warmth and light into the bleak winter days ahead. So grab a blanket, get cozy and be prepared to get excited for the upcoming fall and winter seasons! Don't forget to check out our Relationship Resilience Course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thoughtspod/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/thoughts_pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

96. Encore Episode: SAD Meets Hygge- the Art of Celebrating Life & Coziness

We have gotten so many questions about how to navigate friendship breakups. This episode will speak to what to do if you are feeling like a friendship is no longer healthy for you, what to do if you are broken up with/ghosted by a friend and how to heal from broken friendships.  Don't forget to check out our Relationship Resilience Course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thoughtspod/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/thoughts_pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

95. Friendship Breakups

If being a foster parent is something that has been on your heart and mind or you are curious and want to learn more about it then give this episode a listen! We talked with Rachel Garrett, a licensed foster parent and CASA, about her experience with being a foster parent and we learned so much from her. She talked about the fears and misconceptions surrounding being a foster parent, how she has navigated her own mental health struggles throughout the process and her most recent experiences with fostering two teenagers. Rachel has such amazing self awareness and insight to share on this topic and we are so excited for you to learn from her.  To learn more from Rachel (and she is a wealth of knowledge, trust us) you can find more from her here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachgarrett/ TikTok: @rach.garrett --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

94. Foster Parenting with Rachel Garrett

In this episode, KJ reads the story, "What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind" which was written by Jennifer Senior for The Atlantic. This is a true story about the McIlvaine family who lost Bobby McIlvaine (beloved son, brother and soon to be fiance) when he was killed the morning of 9/11/2001. This story illustrates how grief can be processed so differently for each individual. Bobby's mother shut out Bobby's girlfriend, Jen, when Jen refused to let her see Bobby's last diary. Jen became a shell of a person and refused to give up the diary- what was in the diary that made it so difficult for her to part with? Bobby's father became well known in some circles for his ideas about 9/11 being an "inside job" and Bobby's brother was wracked with survivor's guilt. So where are they now after processing their grief for two decades? Listen in to see how one event can be processed so differently by individuals and how grief can take on many forms.  Original story can be found here: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/09/twenty-years-gone-911-bobby-mcilvaine/619490/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

93. A Look at Grief Through the Lens of 9/11

In this episode we talk about secondary trauma- what is it, how can you know if you are experiencing it and what you can do to heal it. We packed this short episode full of information and we hope you find it helpful!  Don't forget to check out our Relationship Resilience Course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thoughtspod/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/thoughts_pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

92. Secondary Trauma

Why has Jessica been living in the hospital for two months? She tells us all about it in this episode! Dealing with unexpected, difficult news and dealing with things she can't control has been a huge part of Jessica's infertility journey. In this episode you will hear her discuss how she is dealing with some big unknowns currently. We hope you love hearing her story and be sure to ask her any questions you may have on our social media or our e-mail!  Infertility Journey Part 1 Episode- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thoughts-on-thoughts/id1437728376?i=1000429371502 Part 2 Episode- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thoughts-on-thoughts/id1437728376?i=1000531525777 Don't forget to check out our Relationship Resilience Course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thoughtspod/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/thoughts_pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

My Infertility Journey: A Rare, High Risk Pregnancy

In this episode, we hear from Jessica about how her infertility journey is going. We talked to her for the first time about this back in 2019 (episode is linked below if you want to start there) and it is very evident that Jessica has worked hard on healing emotionally through this process. She breaks down for us how she has processed the reality of being sterile, how she has navigated her grief and how she deals with secondary emotions. Let's hope Jessica records a part 3 because I don't want to spill the tea yet but...things have continued to be a rollercoaster for her!  Infertility Journey Part 1 Episode- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thoughts-on-thoughts/id1437728376?i=1000429371502 Don't forget to check out our Relationship Resilience Course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thoughtspod/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/thoughts_pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

My Infertility Journey Part 2

In this episode we are answering some listener questions! The focus is mainly on navigating relationships through breakups, setting boundaries, non-traditional addictions and social media. Enjoy!  Don't forget to check out our Relationship Resilience Course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thoughtspod/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/thoughts_pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

Q&A- Navigating Friendship Breakups, How to Support Not Enable & Lots of Boundaries Talk!

If you are feeling overwhelmed by clutter or wanting to change something in your living space to feel better, listen to this episode for a motivation boost! We chatted with Lisa, professional organizer/minimalist/KonMari Consultant about how decluttering can act like therapy. She shared with us how tidying can lower stress and anxiety levels and gave us some helpful tips on how to go about the tidying process in a way that will have a ripple effect on your whole life. We love this episode and hope you will too! Find more helpful information from Lisa here: KonMari category checklist: http://bit.ly/konmari-checklist-free Website: https://www.lisatselebidis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisatselebidis/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering with Lisa Tselebidis

We'll be the first to say that setting healthy boundaries can be really hard and it takes practice! In this episode we discuss how to know when boundaries are needed in a relationship, how to set them, and what to do if the reaction to a boundary being set is not what you were hoping for. Healthy relationships require healthy boundaries so it is important to learn how to do this and we hope our discussion gives you some tips! Don't forget to check out our romantic relationships course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thoughtspod/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/thoughts_pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

Encore Episode: Boundaries 101

Here it is, the episode full of our best advice for parenting teens. So much physical and emotional development happens in the teen years which can lead to mood swings, unpredictable behavior and major boundary pushing. This is normal but can be a strain on the parent-child relationship so we are here to help! If you have additional questions please drop us an e-mail or send us a DM!  Don't forget to check out our romantic relationships course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thoughtspod/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/thoughts_pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

Parenting Teens

Jessica takes over hosting this week's episode and teaches us all about how to make healthy, meaningful friendships as an adult. As you listen to this episode you may think, "Wow, Jessica seems to have a lot of friends." Well she does and it's because she truly implements all of the things she is going to teach you in this episode in her own life. If you have been feeling alone and friendless, tune in and take some action steps from this episode and change that! The Most Important Graphs You Will Ever See Don't forget to check out our romantic relationships course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thoughtspod/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/thoughts_pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

Making Friends as an Adult

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that causes extreme cycles of obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (behaviors) in those affected by it. In this episode, we talk with Michelle Berntson who was diagnosed with OCD at a young age. She gives us a look into her life managing her OCD and anxiety and clears up some common misconceptions about OCD. We love how she walked us through how she works to manage her obsessions and compulsions on a daily basis. Her insight is so valuable and we hope you will listen in!  Don't forget to check out our romantic relationships course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thoughtspod/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/thoughts_pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

84. A Look Into OCD with Michelle Berntson

In this episode we each talk about the books that have helped us in our personal and professional lives. We talk about the books that helped us see the world differently, helped us as therapists and are close to our hearts. Can we be too sappy about books? NAH. Check this episode out if you are looking for a new book to read or are always trying to add to your list of "Books To Read". Don't forget to check out our romantic relationships course: https://thoughtsonthoughts.podia.com/relationship-resilience Follow along on social media for more free tips! Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thoughts.podcast/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thoughtspod/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/thoughts_pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

83. The Books We Love & Think You'll Love Too

Thoughts on Thoughts is a podcast for people looking to be more self aware, have healthier relationships and to be more fulfilled in life. The podcast is hosted by three therapists who want to share things that they have taught their clients and also things they have put to use themselves that have enriched their lives and made them healthier people. They also hope to have a little fun along the way so if that's what you're looking for, this is the place for you.

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