The Good, The Bad, The Family

Tea Time: Love is Blind and Reality TV Dating Shows

Have you ever wondered what a couples therapist thinks about reality tv dating shows?
On today's episode, a special Tea Time, I spill the tea with three other couples therapists and discuss our thoughts and feelings about reality tv dating, and explore the impact it has on culture. 
 
I'm joined today by:
Angela Porter, LPCCat 505 Family Therapy
Christyn Smalls, LPCCat La Luz Mental Wellness
Celia Beaty, LPCCcurrently working with children and families
 
Live in New Mexico or Florida? Looking for individual, couples counseling or family therapy?Schedule with Me Today!
 
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What you can expect from Season Four of The Good, The Bad, The Family
Is it Unhealthy to Romanticize Men?
Teaching Consent Young
Dating Apps in your 30s/40s - What’s going on with men?
Men in sports
Power and Control
How to navigate porn: when raising boys, when dating men
 
We're going to have a lot of Tea Time with special guests! Make sure you Subscribe to our Podcast and never miss an episode!
 
Music Credit:From Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/enlightenment

The "Fix It" Mentality

The “fix it” mentality shows up when we’re feeling insecure and seeking perfection. Join my guest Chris Ward, LCSW and I as we explore the impact of “fix it” mentality on our lives and relationships and how problem solving differs from the pressure of trying to fix it all.
 
Chris is a stress and burnout therapist in NY. If you're interested in working with Chris you can find him @chriswardtherapy or Schedule with Him Today!
 
Live in New Mexico or Florida? Looking for individual, couples counseling or family therapy?Schedule with Me Today!
 
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What you can expect from Season Four of The Good, The Bad, The Family
Is it Unhealthy to Romanticize Men?
Teaching Consent Young
Dating Apps in your 30s/40s - What’s going on with men?
Men in sports
Power and Control
How to navigate porn: when raising boys, when dating men
 
We're going to have a lot of Tea Time with special guests! Make sure you Subscribe to our Podcast and never miss an episode!
 
Music Credit:From Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/enlightenment
 

All or Nothing Thinking

All or nothing thinking impacts us all. Culture and societal expectations might influence the way we are each impacted - but you can trust me when I say, "It's something you want to be aware of". 
In this episode I am joined by Angela Porter, LPCC. We talk about our clinical and personal experience with All or Nothing thinking and what we recommend listeners can do to challenge their thinking and move beyond the all or nothing and black or white.
We referenced Shankar Vedantam's Hidden Brain Episode (and book) "Useful Delusions". Listen Here!
 
Live in New Mexico or Florida? Looking for individual, couples counseling or family therapy?Schedule Today!
 
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What you can expect from Season Four of The Good, The Bad, The Family
The “fix it” mentality 
Is it Unhealthy to Romanticize Men?
Teaching Consent Young
Dating Apps in your 30s/40s - What’s going on with men?
Men in sports
Power and Control
How to navigate porn: when raising boys, when dating men
 
We're going to have a lot of Tea Time with special guests! Make sure you Subscribe to our Podcast and never miss an episode!
 
Music Credit:From Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/enlightenment
 
 

De-centering Men and Strengthening Your Relationship

Why are men most often at the center of our lives, on a personal, professional, and systemic level?
In this episode I dive into the dynamics many couples and families struggle with when it comes to managing the emotions of the men in their life to create safety, how awareness on gender dynamics can impact your relationship, and what can couples do to create meaningful and lasting change. 
I am joined by Angela Porter, LPCC and Celia Beaty, LPCC, two incredible therapists that have years experience working with couples and families. 
Live in New Mexico or Florida? Looking for marriage counseling or family therapy?Schedule Today!
 
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What you can expect from Season Four of The Good, The Bad, The Family
All or nothing thinking
The “fix it” mentality 
Is it Unhealthy to Romanticize Men?
Teaching Consent Young
Dating Apps in your 30s/40s - What’s going on with men?
Men in sports
Power and Control
How to navigate porn: when raising boys, when dating men
 
We're going to have a lot of Tea Time with special guests! Make sure you Subscribe to our Podcast and never miss an episode!
 
Music Credit:From Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/enlightenment
 
 

Loving Men | Hating the Patriarchy

We're back and opening SEASON FOUR with a conversation on patriarchy! 
Join me and my husband, Nathan Lucero, as we explore what it's like to be a man, raise three boys, and explore the relationship we have to the patriarchal system and how it impacts our very important community!
 
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References from This Episode:The Opposite Of Toxic Masculinity is Personhood TikTok
Matriarchy is a Whole Different System TikTok
 
What you can expect from Season Four of The Good, The Bad, The Family
De-centering Men from your life
All or nothing thinking
The “fix it” mentality 
Is it Unhealthy to Romanticize Men?
Teaching Consent Young
Dating Apps in your 30s/40s - What’s going on with men?
Men in sports
Power and Control
How to navigate porn: when raising boys, when dating men
 
We're going to have a lot of Tea Time with special guests! Make sure you Subscribe to our Podcast and never miss an episode!
 
Music Credit:From Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/enlightenment

Understanding Surrogate Partner Therapy

Today's guests are Angela Porter, licensed professional clinical counselor, and Andrew Heartman, certified surrogate partner. 
On this episode we explore the dynamic between surrogate partners, clients, and therapists. We identify ways that this can impact how a person relates to others, provide healing, and change lives. Andrew shares how being a surrogate partner has impacted his personal life, and together we work toward de-stigmatizing surrogate partner therapy so it can become more accessible.
Make sure to follow me on social media and check out my website for more information and resources.
 
Want to learn more? Check out these resources Andrew provides:
TV documentary about SPT
Andrew's website
The presentation Dr. Heather Howard and I did for ISSWSH, "Surrogate Partner Therapy: Tools and Lessons that all Providers can apply to Patient Care" is 2nd on this page of videos and interviews.
Surrogate Partner Collective
Surrogate Partner Code of Conduct
Legal and Ethical Statement
How SPT has changed since its inception.
Professional Courses (eligible for AASECT CEs):
Collaborating with Surrogate Partners in the Triadic Model
How to Help Generalize Surrogate Partner Therapy
International Professional Surrogates Association (IPSA)

Perfectionism

There is a constant demand for authenticity in a culture that strives for perfection. I don’t think these two things can coexist… in fact, I believe that perfection doesn’t exist. Join me in this episode as I explore the impact perfectionism and perfectionist thinking has on our relationships, life, and self worth. And I also share some thoughts on how we can change our narrative about perfectionism. 
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Meme Sharing is the New Love Language

On this episode of Family Time, join me and my siblings in a discussion about Meme Sharing... we think it's the new love language and we definitely agree that it is a major factor in culture today. We explore the ways we engage with memes, what it means to share them... and what happens when you get a meme that isn't funny.
What do you think?
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Tea Time: Social Media and Therapy Influencers

I'm joined by my friends/co-worker for a discussion on TikTok and Instagram therapy influencers. We share our thoughts on the benefits and risks of social media therapy. We also discuss some of our personal habits with social media, and throw in some ideas on how we can reduce the negative impact all this has on our life and relationships.
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Boredom and Personal Power

What's personal power? And what does it have to do with being bored? Join me as I explore this connection and chat with some family members about what they do when they're bored.
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