I Went to Couples Therapy (ft. Orna Guralnik)

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Join Alex in the studio for an insightful interview with esteemed couples therapist, Dr. Orna Guralnik. Orna explains what to expect in couples therapy, when it’s the right time for you and your partner to go, and why there should be no shame in working on your relationship. They discuss how to have healthy disagreements, what a “lived in” relationship looks like, and how there’s usually more to an argument than meets the eye. Alex even opens up and reveals things about herself and her relationship that she’s never spoken about publicly before including her decision to go to couples therapy. Then, Orna gives some of her best tips for how to communicate your wants and needs in the bedroom and what role sex plays in a healthy relationship. Finally, they talk about the psychology behind why people are drawn to toxic relationships and ultimately stay in situations that don’t benefit them. Enjoy!
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[@abbeyparris6243]

Oh where is Orna's book and self-narrated Audible? She is so incredible.

[@tristonrobinson2243]

I love Dr. Orna and the way she gets comfortable and cozy by take her shoes off her feet curled on the couch.

[@Alexandra-rs3rr]

your best guest yet!

[@SergioAlvarez-pt3el]

Mmm😅 best wet

[@Personwithopinion]

the answer is that someone's behavior towards you reinforces your prior beliefs about yourself. if you have low self esteem, even if you imagine you have very high self esteem, and you respond positively to bad behavior, this low self image is reinforced. additionally, there is a sense of conquest if you are chasing or accepting bad behavior from a man, because you imagine if he can afford to behave this way, then he must have other options and is fine leaving you. this sense of detachment is actually very attractive and intoxicating, but once you are confident in your own desirability it will lose its shine

[@quietmoodmusic]

Loved her couples therapy show, gave me a whole new appreciation for therapists!

[@cernuros]

I feel the interviewer is speaking more (a lot more) than the interviewe.

[@kwamepipimofficial]

she's a therapist, they talk less, but drop gems

[@Hoooward]

OhmyGod it’s better than her interview in Armchair Experts

[@sulltk1447]

I love Orna, and could listen to her all-day ♥

[@personablecyclone655]

Nah because this is so important to hear. Everyone judges people in abusive relationships that stay. We don’t know how to leave. We have no one to leave too because the people that raised us are the reason we are in these adult abusive relationships. I can’t escape.

[@Last_Chance.]

I will take you in.

[@rubypetralli]

You can. Have more faith in your beautiful self. You have strength

[@personablecyclone655]

@@rubypetralli yoooooo u a real life immoral have fun with that lol

[@personablecyclone655]

Not everyone is meant to be the main character. Not everyone is meant to memorable

[@TheoneandonlyRAH]

this is great work well done

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

I LOVE Dr. Orna, I am so excited she's on the podcast!

[@DrMamawahBourque]

@doctorviviana talked about this in her book "The 4 Intimacy Styles"! I totally agree you should have her on!

[@huberhtsantos6620]

I enjoy the topics and insights presented in your podcast, but I've noticed a recurring issue that could enhance the listening experience. It would be great if the host allowed their guests to speak without interruptions. Often, the guests are cut off mid-conversation, which disrupts the flow and depth of the discussion.

[@rosevanguard]

Agreed

[@PNWTravels]

The hell its 11:30pm on a Tuesday 😂

[@andrewmcfarlane4724]

it's exciting your life isn't boring

[@vanessamoreno5956]

LOVE HER

[@katelyngilley5894]

I wish Alex would have let Dr Orna speak more. I feel like Dr Orna’s perception of Alex probably changed a bit after this interview. In the first interview with her Alex was listening more to what Dr. Orna had to say and now she’s lucky to even get a word in lol

[@Noneblue39]

I like this more of a psychology analysis

[@frankietower4002]

OMG I love coyples therapy!!!!! Where can I get anything and everything from her???? TIA

[@bballgal5480]

EMDR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BaeB-q4n]

Interviewer seems to know more and talk more than the doctor? Ugh, so annoying like be quiet and listen

[@julie5668]

I always wanted ( and never got) hugs as a child. I always wanted ( and never got) a loving sex life with my husband. I "married" my mother.

[@TommyFink-y6c]

Kovacek Island

[@EtieUmnu-h7j]

Samara Canyon

[@distrologic2925]

Its playing games

[@steveknick1978]

A - because you grew up experiencing something toxic between your parents & you're repeating it B - because some kind of abuse happened at a formative age & that messed up your radar for other people That probably covers 95% of the women that have this issue. You seek out more of what you KNOW, & if what you know is messed up, you'll find yourself in more messed up situations.

[@alixander9401]

No fucking way!!!

[@sweetpeaLp7]

i had gotten involved in toxic relationships because i didnt know my self worth, not because i was trying to re-enact bad situations. psychoanalytical=outdated

[@daynaw11]

That’s the point of psychoanalysis. Lack of self worth is rooted in trauma usually and you would have to analyze your psyche to figure that out.

[@ihavethots1261]

your inability to understand the subconscious has been studied.

[@킹링-c9l]

God help the deeply broken women who cope with this insane podcast.

[@sweetpeaLp7]

booooooo

[@ThePoleRoomPlays]

Could you have @doctorviviana on your show!!!?