Best Dr Alexandra Solomon Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating Secrecy v Privacy in Relationships w/ Dr. Alexandra Solomon 40:26

8d ago40:26

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In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Alexandra Solomon explore the nuanced differences between secrecy and privacy in relationships, emphasizing the importance of trust and communication. They discuss how technology has changed relationship dynamics, the impact of childhood experiences on adult behavior, and the necessity of understanding emotional n…

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Episode 323: Parenting Through Regret and Repair with Dr. Alexandra Solomon 47:54

13d ago47:54

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When you’ve finally left a toxic marriage and your kids, especially adult kids, have spent years steeped in that same environment, the guilt can be crushing. You wonder: How do I help them heal? How do I set them up for success when I feel like I already failed them? Dr. Alexandra Solomon is back, and we’re getting into the deep stuff: parenting th…

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Navigating your Child's Boredum w/ Dr. Cindy Hovington 42:45

1d ago42:45

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In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Cindy explore the concept of boredom, particularly in the context of parenting. They discuss how societal pressures often lead parents to keep their children busy, which can hinder emotional development. Dr. Cindy emphasizes that boredom is an emotion that needs to be acknowledged and managed, rather than avoided.…

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How To Disagree With People and Still Love Them: Embracing Nuance in Polarized Times with Brit Barron 43:51

1d ago43:51

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When family members or friends hold views that we oppose, we can feel stuck. These days, polarization is everywhere, both in our culture at large and within familial and intimate relationships. So often, conversations online feel like a zero-sum game. At the same time, most of us want to live in a world where we can have thoughtful, nuanced convers…

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Candace Parker: WHAT’S THE COST OF GREATNESS? 56:35

19h ago56:35

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414. Candace Parker: WHAT’S THE COST OF GREATNESS? Basketball legend, Candace Parker, joins Abby and Amanda to discuss her illustrious career, her new book, The Can Do Mindset, and explore themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the cost of greatness. -The surprising reason Candace doesn’t like fame, and what she wants instead -Candace’s distinction bet…

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QUITTING: When is it time to let something or someone go? (Best Of) 1:03:13

3d ago1:03:13

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1. The one question to ask yourself when deciding whether it’s time to quit something. 2. Why Glennon actually believes that quitting each day is necessary for her survival. 3. The big quits that led Abby to Glennon. 4. Amanda’s unexpected great relief—and hope for your relief—in learning about how we’re all just as happy as we’re ever going to be.…

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How to Love Your Body Now with Carson Tueller (Best Of) 1:05:55

4d ago1:05:55

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1. The question Carson’s sister asked that made him radically reimagine his life. 2. Why Carson is having the best sex of his life. 3. How Carson received sign-off from his Mormon Bishop for his first queer date. 4. The accident that left Carson paralyzed from the chest down at 23. 5. How ableism hurts us all. About Carson: Carson Tueller is a coac…

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Negotiation is The Secret To Healthy Relationships | Adam Lane Smith | The Attachment Specialist 1:27:57

6d ago1:27:57

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In this episode, Andrey and Adam dive deep into the foundations of trust-based communication in both professional and personal relationships. They unpack the dangers of transactional thinking, explore how poor communication sabotages connection, and offer practical insight into building relationships rooted in mutual respect rather than leverage. T…

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7 Questions To Reclaim Yourself with Dr. Thema Bryant 1:04:15

6d ago1:04:15

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413. 7 Questions To Reclaim Yourself with Dr. Thema Bryant Psychologist, author, professor, and minister, Dr. Thema Bryant, joins us to explore how to rebuild a relationship with yourself and why healing that relationship is the foundation for real connection with others. -The essential shift to stop believing your wounded self is your whole self -…

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Episode 324: The Power of Differentiation with Tony Overbay 59:57

6d ago59:57

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My friend and colleague Tony Overbay is back, and we’re unpacking one of the most transformative concepts in relational healing: differentiation. At its core, differentiation is the ability to say, “This is who I am” and to stay rooted in your identity, beliefs, and emotions, even when others might pressure you to conform. It’s about holding onto y…

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Reclaiming Postpartum: A New (Old) Model of Mama + Baby Care 1:00:10

7d ago1:00:10

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What if the way we care for new mothers is all wrong? Not just lacking. Not just outdated. But built on a model that misses the heart and soul of what postpartum truly is — and what it could be. When I was a home birth midwife, postpartum care was the care. I'd visit mamas and babies at home five or six times in the first few weeks. We’d talk about…

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Facing Death, Finding Life: Conscious Dying with Dr. Aditi Sethi (268) 53:20

8d ago53:20

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“How people approach death is probably as unique as our fingerprint…. and yet the actual dying process is very similar” – Aditi Sethi Dr. Aditi Sethi, the founder of the Center for Conscious Living and Dying, shares her profound journey into the realm of death and dying. She discusses the importance of presence, the healing power of music, and chal…

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The Four Types of Connection: Unlocking What Really Matters in Life with Dr. Adam Dorsay 52:43

8d ago52:43

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Connection, both with others and with oneself, really is the answer to so many of life’s woes. We know that investing in our relationships helps us become happier, healthier, and more fulfilled. Dr. Adam Dorsay, author of the book Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love, walks us through this straigh…

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Trusting Yourself Again with Dr. Hillary McBride 1:01:02

8d ago1:01:02

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412. Trusting Yourself Again with Dr. Hillary McBride Psychologist and researcher, Dr. Hillary McBride, joins us to discuss healing spiritual wounds and learning to trust yourself again. -Why every family is a religion—and every adult is healing from it-How we lose touch with our own needs and desires—and the steps to reconnect and trust ourselves …

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Glennon and Abby on Finding Family Success, from IMO 1:11:35

10d ago1:11:35

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Recently, Glennon and Abby had the pleasure of being guests on a new podcast from our dear friend Michelle Obama, called IMO. You know on WCDHT, we have insightful conversations that give fresh perspectives, uplift you and leave you feeling more fulfilled. And on IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring candid perspectives to the ever…

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How to Spot a Narcissist with Caroline Strawson (Best Of) 1:07:50

11d ago1:07:50

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Trauma therapist (and survivor of marriage to a narcissist) Caroline Strawson joins us to discuss: how to know if someone’s really a narcissist; how to know if you’re more likely to get into a relationship with a narcissist (and avoid it); strategies for parallel parenting with a narcissist; how the brain and body respond to narcissists; and how to…

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Introducing: What We Spend 4:14

12d ago4:14

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Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices …

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Kelly Chase & Adam Lane Smith: Why I Said No at the Altar 1:23:35

13d ago1:23:35

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In this episode, Kelly Chase from Love Is Blind (Season 1) opens up about her journey from heartbreak and self-abandonment to healing, boundaries, and self-love. She shares what led her to go on the show, what she learned from the experience, and what she's looking for now in love, life, and relationships. ✨ Topics Covered: 👉 Why Kelly went on Love…

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Inside Trump’s Personal Profits: His Abuse of Power for Private Deals & Who is Paying the Price | Jessica Yellin & Amanda 59:10

13d ago59:10

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411. Inside Trump’s Personal Profits: His Abuse of Power for Private Deals & Who is Paying the Price | Jessica Yellin & Amanda Award-winning journalist Jessica Yellin joins Amanda to expose how Trump’s personal profit, political power grabs, and selective immigration policies are reshaping American democracy—and what we can do about it. From the sc…

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“My Family Is a Mess. Will the Dynamic Ever Change?” 52:31

15d ago52:31

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When there’s a struggling person in a family, the system often coalesces around that individual, and while we might imagine these patterns get left behind when kids grow into adults, the dynamic often endures for the long run. Reimagining Love listener Cristina wrote in to Dr. Alexandra from Chicago, asking about how to better handle the challenges…

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Navigating catastrophic thinking anxiety w/ Carrie Howard 42:52

15d ago42:52

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In this conversation, Nina and Carrie delve into the complexities of catastrophic thinking and high functioning anxiety. Nina shares her personal experiences with catastrophic thoughts, particularly in her roles as a professional and a mother. Carrie, a therapist specializing in high functioning anxiety, explains the nature of this anxiety and how …

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Bonus – Interpersonal Neurobiology: A Path to Connection with Dan Siegel (267) 15:09

15d ago15:09

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Patreon/Supercast Special Release – Interpersonal Neurobiology: A Path to Connection with Dan Siegel (267) This is a sneak peek of our episode with Dr. Dan Siegel – available only on our Premium Supercast and Patreon platforms. For as little as $5/month you can have access to special releases like this one, first-to-know about upcoming events and d…

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Are You a Cynic, Optimist, or Skeptic? Dr. Jamil Zaki Shares Which Type is Happiest 1:01:26

15d ago1:01:26

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410. Are You a Cynic, Optimist, or Skeptic? Dr. Jamil Zaki Shares Which Way is Happiest Dr. Jamil Zaki–a Stanford psychologist and director of their Social Neuroscience Lab–discusses how worldviews like optimism, cynicism, and skepticism shape our lives, health, and relationships. -The three lies we tell ourselves about cynicism -Why we need to st…

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Mothers & Sons with Ocean Vuong (and Chase Melton) (Best Of) 1:03:12

17d ago1:03:12

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Glennon’s son, Chase, joins Glennon for a special conversation with his hero, author Ocean Vuong, to discuss: 1. Chase shares with Ocean the impact his work has had in his life–and Glennon thanks Ocean for helping mother her son. 2. What Ocean learned from his mother about how to navigate being an Asian boy in America–and Glennon’s recognition that…

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Jenny Lawson is Broken (in the Best Possible Way) (Best Of) 1:07:32

18d ago1:07:32

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1. Content warning: Discussion of suicide. 2. Jenny puts words to her experience of ADD – "being a kitten on cocaine" – and her anxiety – seeing "rainbow fire.” 3. How Jenny felt guilty for years about a way her mental illness impacted her mothering – only to later learn it was her child’s favorite memory. 4. The moment she decided to be honest abo…

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Aurora Culpo & Adam Lane Smith: Breaking the Cycle of Toxic Love 1:33:29

20d ago1:33:29

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In this episode, Aurora Culpo returns with a candid and emotionally honest update about her personal life. She opens up about the complexity of dating after heartbreak, the internal battles of self-worth, and how she’s navigating a new relationship under the scrutiny of public attention. From emotional triggers and attachment patterns to navigating…

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The Woman Who Spoke Truth To Trump: Bishop Budde 57:43

20d ago57:43

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409. The Woman Who Spoke Truth To Trump: Bishop Budde Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, during President Trump's inauguration service, delivered a powerful sermon on unity and directly appealed to the President for mercy on behalf of vulnerable communities. Today, she joins us to discuss her courageous stand and explore how we can embody both strength an…

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Episode 322: Put Your Past In Your Past with Beverly Engel 56:54

20d ago56:54

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Beverly Engel is back, and I’m so grateful to talk with someone who’s spent decades helping people break free from trauma-driven relationship patterns. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same story - same red flags, different partner - you’re not alone. In this episode, Beverly brings clarity to the messy, courageous work of breaking free and putting…

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[Replay] The Hidden Motherhood Struggle with Catherine Birndorf and Paige Bellenbaum 1:07:13

21d ago1:07:13

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In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month I am re-sharing this 2023 conversation with the founders of The Motherhood Center in NYC. With Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS) being the #1 complication associated with birth in the US and the #2 cause of maternal mortality, this remains a critical conversation. It’s not just you. You're n…

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Disordered Eating: Attachment, Intuition & Cultural Influence (266) 1:03:17

22d ago1:03:17

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Food behaviors are deeply connected to self-worth Dr. Vanessa Scaringi and Kathryn Garland talk about the complexities of disordered eating and body image, especially in light of cultural pressures and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. They explore the differences between disordered eating and eating disorders, and also discuss how medications …

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Should You Share Your Location With Your Partner? 49:02

22d ago49:02

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In the age of modern technology, we have more information about each other than ever before. Sharing locations with our loved ones can make life more convenient, and while at first glance it may seem like a small decision, the choice to share or not to share actually encapsulates so many of the values and tensions that couples face—questions of clo…

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Setting Boundaries with Draining People w/ Emily Sanders 45:12

22d ago45:12

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In this conversation, Nina and Emily explore the complexities of setting boundaries in relationships, particularly focusing on family dynamics and the emotional challenges that arise. They discuss the importance of recognizing draining relationships, the cultural influences that shape our boundary-setting behaviors, and practical steps to establish…

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