Join Dr. Greg and Child Psychologist Dr. Earl Turner to learn what you need to know about therapy for children and adolescents, especially kids of color. 

In this episode:

~ When should parents bring their child to a therapist?
~ What’s therapy like for kids and their parents?
~ Dr. Earl’s initiative: Therapy For Black Kids
~ Dr. Earl’s upcoming book: “Raising Resilient Black Kids”
~ Talking about systemic racism with our children
~ Top tips for navigating social media with your children + adolescents

If you want to learn more about Dr. Earl you can connect with him on Instagram @drearlturner. 

As always, you can find us @abetterloveproject everywhere. 

Join Dr. Susie Gronski to talk about men’s sexual health and much more. Dr. Susie is a licensed doctor of physical therapy, certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner, and sexuality educator.

In this episode:

1. Common pelvic and sexual health issues: erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, and more. 
2. What a healthy pelvic floor has to do with sexual functioning. 
3. Dr. Susie’s book: “Pelvic Pain: The Ultimate Cock Block”
4. Pelvic health treatment and incorporating sexual partners.

If you want to connect with Dr. Susie and learn more about her work, visit her on Instagram @dr.susieg.  

As always, you can find us @abetterloveproject everywhere. 

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Join Dr. Greg Matos and a live TikTok audience to talk about the rituals of emotional connection he recommends for couples at the end of the year.

In this episode:

1. Introduction to the 7th principle of Gottman’s theory: Creating Shared Meaning.

2. Short quiz about whether you have the same meaning regarding dinner, holidays, etc.

3. One question I have all my couples ask themselves before the new year.

As always, you can find us @abetterloveproject everywhere. 

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Join Dr. Greg Matos and a live TikTok audience @abetterloveproject as we talk about the 4 core relationship skills everyone needs to know.

In this episode:

1. Introduction to the 4 Biggest Relationship Toxins: Criticism, Defensiveness, Contempt, and Stonewalling

2. Introduction to Gentle Startup

3. Taking Responsibility

4. The Antidote to Contempt

5. Self-soothing and Flooding Strategies

6. Q&A with Live Audience: dating, co-parenting, and much more!

As always, you can find us @abetterloveproject everywhere. 

Join Dr. Greg and Dr. Greif, a Distinguished Professor of Social Work at the University of Maryland, to discuss the power of male friendships. 

In this episode:
 
1. The types of friendships: must, trust, rust, and just.
2. The barriers to male friendships, including how men pursue a connection with other men.
3. Lessons from "Buddy System: Understanding Male Friendships".
4. The importance of couple friends, biggest takeaways from "Two Plus Two: Couples and their couple friends." 
5. Strategies for creating new friendships.

To learn more about Dr. Greif, you can visit: https://www.ssw.umaryland.edu/content/people/name-627914-en.html

As always, you can find us @abetterloveproject everywhere. 

Books:

Buddy System: https://www.amazon.com/Buddy-System-Understanding-Male-Friendships/dp/0195326423

Two Plus Two: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Plus-Couples-Couple-Friendships/dp/0415879272

Join Dr. Greg and couples therapist Eliza Boquin to explore modern love in the Latinx community. 

Eliza is a Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and founder of Melanin and Mental Health. 

In this episode:

1. How the definition of love is changing in the Latinx community.

2. Challenges around mental health care access, trust, and use of couples therapy.

3. Cultural aspects of self-sacrifice and service in traditional relationships.

4. Dating issues for those who identify as black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).

For resources and a directory with providers of color, visit: https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com or on Instagram: @melaninandmentalhealth

To connect with Eliza, you can find her @elizaboquin and as always, you can find our content @abetterloveproject on TikTok, Instagram, and elsewhere.

Listen on all major podcast platforms or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6_pPo5slP6c

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Join Dr. Greg, a couple psychologist, to learn what's in your control to prevent loss of sexual attraction in long-term relationships.

In this episode:

1. Bumble's 2024 Dating Trends: Shared values and action.

2. Loss of sexual attraction is an increasing problem for long-term relationships, specifically related to weight gain and stigma.

3. Learn what to listen for on your first few dates to assess whether or not you're compatible with fitness, nutrition, and overall lifestyle.

Follow us @abetterloveproject on TikTok, Instagram, and elsewhere.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6iVT1KPGZ-A

Join Dr. Greg and Dr. Becca Payne to learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the things you need to consider when dating someone with the condition.

In this episode: 

1. What is PTSD and is it chronic?

2. Identifying and talking about symptoms and triggers with a romantic partner.

3. Specific treatments, benefits, and how to talk to our partner about trying therapy.

4. Counteracting avoidance as a couple and building out social connections.

5. Complex PTSD, attachment, and what you need to know.

To learn more about Sabrina, visit her on Instagram @itsdoctorpayne and as always, you can find us @abetterloveproject on all major platforms. 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oMpPkh2zgFs