In this weeks episode, Jessica Fowler is speaking with Heather Browne, PsyD, LMFT about her book Speaking with the Heart: Transforming Your Relationship and Communication with Compassion and Connection. Dr. Heather shares how you go from roommates to being in a loving relationships again. She also shares her wisdom of how to show love in all your relationships. Dr. heather also shares her personal examples from her life and changes she has made.

In this episode for therapists, Amy Marlow-MaCoy, LPC shares about her book The Clinician's Guide to Treating Adult Children of Narcissists: Pulling Back the Curtain on Manipulation, Gaslighting, and Emotional Abuse in Narcissistic Families. We discuss what narcissism is, how it presents, and how to support our clients.

In this weeks episode, Jessica Fowler interviews Lisa Gray, LMFT about her book Healthy Conflict Happy Couple: How to Let Go of Blame and Grow Stronger Together.

Highlights from this episode include:

2:34: Discussing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

3:43: What happens in arguments that do not work and how to start thinking about goals for an argument.

4:43: Exploring where you conflict style comes from and working on your own calming skills.

7:20: Lisa shares her one piece of advice she shares with everyone.

8:09: Lisa shares the steps that she outlines in the book.

Kate Kincaid, LPC shares about her book Polyamory Journal A Relationship Book: Prompts and Practices for Navigating Non-Monogamy. During the episode, Kate shares about polyamory, what it is and who would benefit from this book. Kate shares about the exercises that can be helpful for a person to explore by themselves if they are interested in a non-monogamy relationship. This book explores topics such as exploring your own values, boundaries, jealousy and self-care.