We interviewed Kathryn Rheem, Ed.D., LMFT, a therapist and trainer in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) with couples, using ketamine as a tool to help couples feel unstuck and deepen their work in couples therapy. Kathryn is a therapist in

Ep 51 — Tess Hochberger, LMSW — Loneliness

Mar 1st, 2024 35m 48s

Tess Hochberger, LMSW, is a Modern Mind therapist specializing in couples and sex therapy, gender identity, and neurodivergence. In this episode, we discuss Tess's focus on loneliness, inspired by her research on the elderly. We explore how dep

Ep 50 — Therapy with Tess Hochberger, LMSW

Feb 16th, 2024 17m 31s

Tess Hochberger, LMSW, is a therapist who works with couples and individuals and specializes in couples and sex therapy, gender identity, and neurological divergence. In this episode, Tess discusses how she works with her patients, the importan

Ep 50 — Therapy with Tess Hochberger, LMSW

Feb 16th, 2024 17m 31s

Ep 49 — Yaron Schwartzman, LMSW — Divorce

Dec 30th, 2023 35m 37s

Yaron Schwartzman is a Modern Mind therapist specializing in addiction, parenting, and couples therapy. Yaron has a particular expertise in helping couples to end well and navigate co-parenting. In this episode, we talk to Yaron about divorce a

Ep 48 — Therapy with Yaron Schwartzman, LMSW

Dec 15th, 2023 21m 47s

Yaron Schwartzman is a therapist who works with couples and individuals and specializes in conscious uncoupling and addiction. We welcome him to the pod as the newest member at Modern Mind, our group practice located in NYC. Yaron discusses how

Ep 47 — Adam Cohen, LMFT — Second Adolescence

Oct 26th, 2023 49m 8s

Adam Cohen is a licensed psychotherapist with a practice devoted to LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults. He developed Second Adolescence as a conceptual framework for healing and liberating from the trauma of growing up queer in an anti-queer world.

Ep 46 — Annabelle Seife, PhD — Commitment: What It Takes to Build a Lasting Relationship

Jul 31st, 2023 50m 43s

Annabelle Seife, Ph.D., is the founder of Before the Leap, a course for contemporary commitment. She teaches couples the necessary skills to build a strong foundation for their relationship and helps partners have important conversations. We hi

Ep 45 — Pooja Amy Shah, MD — A Different Approach to Medicine

Jul 17th, 2023 46m 5s

We are thrilled to interview Pooja Amy Shah, MD, doctor in integrative medicine and family medicine. In her integrative medicine practice, she combines eastern practices along with Western medicine to treat the mind and body holistically. In a

Ep 44 — Terry Real — Overcoming Toxic Individualism

Jun 26th, 2023 47m 24s

Terry Real returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship. Terry is the creator of Relational Life Therapy (RLT), a methodology that helps individuals become conscious of negative

Ep 43 — Bill Doherty, PhD — Bridging the Gap: Conservatives and Liberals

Feb 13th, 2023 1h 10m

This is the second time we welcome Dr. Bill Doherty on LOVELINK. Dr. Doherty is a family therapist and professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. He is the co-founder of The Doherty Relationship Institu

Ep 42 — Caroline Welch — Mindfulness for Women

Nov 28th, 2022 43m 12s

In this interview, Caroline Welch, CEO and co-founder of the Mindsight Institute in Santa Monica, CA, talks to us about the importance of presence in helping women stay grounded in their lives. Caroline teaches us how mindful awareness can info

Ep 41 — Dan Siegel, MD — The Science of Good Parenting

Sep 12th, 2022 1h 3m

Dr. Dan Siegel is an expert on parenting and the brain. He has written six books on parenting, including NYT bestsellers Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain, The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your

Ep 40 — Michael Clemmens, PhD — Gestalt Therapy

Jul 17th, 2022 42m 57s

In this interview, psychologist Michael Clemmens provides an overview of Gestalt therapy, a form of psychotherapy focused on helping people develop their present moment awareness. Dr. Clemmens describes how our ability to feel ourselves increas

Ep 39 — Ian Kerner — So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex

Mar 28th, 2022 53m 10s

We welcome back Dr. Ian Kerner, renowned sex therapist and best selling author of “She Comes First.” As one of the most well known voices in the field of sex therapy, Ian integrates both a biological and psychodynamic understanding of sexuality

Ep 38 — Alice Kaltman — Lessons from a Parenting Coach

Jan 21st, 2022 51m 53s

The majority of people will become parents, a role of enormous importance and influence, yet few people have any training (other than their own childhoods) to set them up for success. After the birth of a first child, it’s common to feel overwh

Ep 37 — Alexandra Solomon, PhD — Taking Sexy Back

Dec 7th, 2021 50m 29s

We welcome back one of our favorite guests, Dr. Alexandra Solomon to give us the sex education we wished we had in high school. Her newest book “Taking Sexy Back” is all about reclaiming sexuality and cultivating sexual self-awareness by being

Ep 36 — Harville Hendrix, PhD and Helen LaKelly Hunt PhD — Imago Relationship Therapy

Oct 3rd, 2021 53m 8s

Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D. are the creators of Imago Relationship Therapy, a popular form of couples therapy centered around helping couples learn to dialogue with each other in ways that build safety and connection. In

Ep 35 — Sue Varma, MD — Psychiatric Medication

Jul 1st, 2021 50m 35s

The decision to go on psychiatric medication is not an easy one. Worries about being overly dependent, experiencing negative side effects, and the stigma of medication prevent many people from considering an option that could be extremely bene

Ep 34 — Mike Moran — Gay Male Couples

Apr 16th, 2021 1h

Mike Moran is a couples and sex therapist and educator specializing in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. He’s also our clinical supervisor and has helped us navigate many challenging cases, so we have firsthand knowledge of how clinically gi

Ep 33 — Dr. Simon & Dr. Humphrey — How to Find a Therapist

Mar 1st, 2021 35m 40s

Finding a therapist can seem like an impossible task. Questions like, is therapy right for me? Where do I begin? Or how long will treatment last may be swarming around your head. In this discussion with each other, Signe and Simone break down w

Ep 32 — Marisa Cohen, PhD — The Science of Online Dating

Jan 12th, 2021 58m 26s

Dr. Marisa Cohen is a relationship scientist and dating coach who knows a lot about online dating from her personal and professional experience. In this interview Dr. Cohen talks about how online dating has changed the way people meet and conne

Ep 31 — Rich Simon, PhD — The World of Psychotherapy

Dec 14th, 2020 57m 26s

Dr. Rich Simon was a psychologist and editor of the award winning magazine, Psychotherapy Networker, a bi-monthly bible for therapists seeking the latest clinical wisdom. In this interview, Rich spoke with Signe (his daughter) and Simone about

Ep 30 — Tara Brach, PhD — The Power of Self-Compassion

Oct 25th, 2020 53m 26s

Dr. Tara Brach is a psychologist and meditation teacher who beautifully integrates western psychology with eastern practices into her teachings. Speaking with Dr. Brach is like a meditation unto itself. She calms the spirit and offers hope in a

Ep 29 — David Gordon, PsyD and Lucas Krump — Male Vulnerability

Sep 20th, 2020 58m 42s

Men in our culture are socialized out of vulnerability, making it difficult to connect intimately with others and connect with emotions. In this interview (with two vulnerable men), psychologist Dr. David Gordon and Evryman co-founder and CEO L