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Author: Mika Ross, Therapist + Relationship Coach

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This podcast is all about unlocking the secrets of discussing those awkward, cringe-worthy, and often uncomfortable topics.

Now, let’s be real: talking about hard things, for a lot of us, is like assembling IKEA furniture. It’s confusing, frustrating, and sometimes you end up with an extra screw…which, let’s face it, is basically a metaphor for our emotional lives.

But, what I’ve learned over the years as a Therapist and Relationship Coach is that the comfort comes from knowing how to talk about hard things well, not in knowing how to avoid tough conversations like the plague. In fact, the key to emotional intimacy and deep, meaningful connections is the ability to have hard conversations.

Yep, you heard it right. When the thought of saying or hearing, “Let’s talk about it,” doesn’t make you want to run away like a startled squirrel, that’s when the magic happens.

Cozy up, and let’s dive into the delightful world of awkward chats, vulnerability, and the occasional overshare.

Life’s too short to avoid the tough stuff…and not talking about it is like trying to hide a giraffe in a phone booth.

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Have you ever wondered if your sex drive is normal? Maybe you couldn’t care less if you ever have sex again…or it seems like this is how your partner feels. At least 33% of women say they have lost interest in sex. Differing sex drives are a huge source of conflict, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings in relationships….it’s just so easy to take this topic personally when it’s not deeply understood. Dr. Laurie Mintz, author, emeritus professor, licensed psychologist, and sex therapist joins us today to answer questions like, where has our drive gone, what can we do about it, HOW the heck do we talk about this with our partners, should we be scheduling sex, having “duty sex”, and….should we be faking it? Dr. Lori is seriously one of my idols and being able to chat with her was a DREAM. If this subject stresses you out or makes you sweaty just thinking about it, Dr. Laurie is wise and entertaining, and I hope she will help you feel more at ease about this not-so-easy-to-talk-about subject AND that you leave this podcast feeling more accepting of yourself. Maybe….you’re not broken…
If you are a parent, this episode is a MUST LISTEN.In the United States, rates of suicide are on the rise and more than 20% of all teens have seriously considered suicide. That means in a room of 100 teens, 20 of them have been dangerously close to taking their own life. Today, Dr. Dole will tell us that it’s important to consider demographics when we talk about statistics and she shares some staggering ones regarding minority populations, but suicide is on the rise in all groups.According to the CDC 30% of all teenage girls have seriously considered suicide (13% make an attempt). More than fifty percent of adolescents with ADHD have suicidal thoughts.The statistics are staggering. Over the last few years, because I have teens…and likely because my clientele has more teens, friends, and clients are coming to me, usually unable to breathe, and telling me their kids have told them they have suicidal thoughts or are actively suicidal. Unfortunately, the statistics and my experience tell me this is an eventuality, we as parents, need to be prepared for.Show LInks:- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline- One Sec: Distracting apps made less appealing - Online Workshops with Mika- Sign up for Mika’s Newsletter- Connect with Mika on IG- Disclaimer: www.mikaross.com/disclaimer
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