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Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch

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I’m Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone. And I’m Guy Winch, author of Emotional First Aid. We’re both advice columnists, TED speakers, and of course therapists in clinical practice who want to bring the lessons of the therapy room outside the therapy room… to all of you. Each week on DEAR THERAPISTS, we invite you to be a fly-on-the-wall in these personal, raw, transformative sessions with everyday people and then hear what happens when we give concrete, actionable advice and have them report back to let us know how things went after the session ended. We’re sharing these real sessions because we believe that everyone can benefit from hearing how people just like them get through their struggles and grow and change. So sit back and come into the therapy room with us… and prepare to learn a lot about yourself in the process.

Episodes

Encore: Hillary’s Shopping Addiction One Year Later

This week we’re checking in with Hillary, an addictions counselor who developed a new addiction of her own, to hear how she’s doing one year later. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See om...

Jun 24, 202511 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Encore: Lauren’s Sexual Shame One Year Later

This week we’re checking in with Lauren, who came to us feeling a lot of shame around her lack of sexual experience, to hear how she’s doing one year later. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...

Jun 17, 202512 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Encore: S03 Ep. 14 - Anna and Chris’ Marital Betrayal

This week we’re in session with Anna and Chris, a young married couple who came to us after Anna, who is pregnant with their first child, discovered that Chris had been lying to her. We show them how to rebuild trust and avoid this kind of deception going forward. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitt...

Jun 10, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Encore: S03 Ep. 13 - Melanie’s Difficult Mother

This week we’re in session with Melanie, who wonders if it’s possible to interact with her mother in adulthood in a way that won’t cause so much pain. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Encore: Melissa’s Stifled Emotions One Year Later

This week we’re checking in with Melissa, who had trouble tolerating her children’s emotions, to hear how she’s doing one year later If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/li...

May 27, 202512 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Encore: Doug’s Fear of Intimacy One Year Later

This week we’re checking in with Doug, who struggled with a fear of intimacy after an emotionally scarring relationship, to hear how he’s doing one year later. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

May 20, 202511 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Encore: S03 Ep. 10 - Kayla’s Toxic Relationship

This week we’re in session with Kayla, who’s engaged to a wonderful man but still carries scars from a disturbing relationship she had years ago that is affecting her ability to get close with her fiance. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch Learn more about your ...

May 13, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Encore: S03 Ep. 9 - Sandra and Kim’s Family Secret

This week we’re in session with sisters Sandra and Kim, who discover a family secret that their parents held for sixty years. We help them to process the news and communicate with their mother, who still feels shame and resistance around sharing the truth. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyW...

May 06, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Diane’s Infertility Struggles One Year Later

This week we’re checking in with Diane, who came to us while struggling with the emotional fallout from pregnancy loss, to hear how she’s doing one year later. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...

Apr 29, 202515 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Nicole’s Family Divorce One Year Later

This week we’re checking in with Nicole, who felt stuck in the middle of her parents’ divorce, to hear how she’s doing one year later. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/...

Apr 22, 20259 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Encore: S03 Ep. 6 - Becca and Jake’s Marital Impasse

This week we’re in session with Becca and Jake. Becca loves her husband Jake but worries about his angry outbursts toward their young children, and considers whether she should leave him to protect them. We help the couple talk about this impasse in ways they never have before. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.co...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Encore: S03 Ep. 5 - Catherine’s Secret Revenge

This week we’re in session with Catherine, a seemingly polite woman who creates elaborate revenge fantasies about the people in her life. She wants to understand why she does this–and how she can stop. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch Learn more about your ad-...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Paul’s Inappropriate Boss One Year Later

This week we’re checking in with Paul, who struggled to set boundaries with his boss, to hear how he’s doing one year later. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Apr 01, 202512 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Audrey’s Narcissistic Ex-Husband One Year Later

This week we’re checking in with Audrey, who was struggling to move on from a divorce that happened seven years earlier, to hear how she’s doing one year later. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...

Mar 25, 202512 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Encore: S03 Ep. 2 - Lily and Nathan’s Second Marriage

This week we’re in session with Lily and Nathan, who fell madly in love after their midlife divorces. We help them navigate a toxic ex-spouse who’s not happy about their upcoming marriage and is making their lives miserable. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch Le...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Encore: S03 Ep. 1 - Adam’s Cheating Boyfriend

This week we’re in session with Adam, who struggles to trust himself and set boundaries in his relationships. We help him to see how his avoidance is related to unprocessed grief from his childhood and then take steps toward a new path forward. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Ins...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Encore: S02 Ep. 20 - Doug's Fear of Intimacy

Hey, Fellow Travelers. We wrap up Season 2 with a beautiful session with Doug, who is finally in a healthy, loving relationship after the breakup of a long-term relationship that left some emotional scars. We help him to understand why intimacy is so scary for him, the impact his earlier romantic relationship had on him, and how he can be vulnerable in his current relationship in order to feel safe and cared for. And some exciting news! By posting reviews, sharing episodes, and telling friends a...

Mar 04, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Encore: S02 Ep. 19 - Zoey’s Wealthy Brother

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Zoey, whose resentment of her financially successful brother threatens to tear their relationship apart. We explore the impact of their difficult childhood on their relationship as adults, and the meaning that money has taken on given their history. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorig...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Encore: Lori and Guy Answer Your Questions

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week, we’re bringing you a live episode in partnership with Avid Bookshop in Athens, Georgia. First we’ll take you behind the scenes of the podcast, then we’ll answer a few listener letters about everything from family boundaries and avoidance to exes and fear of commitment… and offer our advice on the spot! If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @L...

Feb 18, 202544 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Encore: S02 Ep. 17 - Hilary’s Shopping Addiction

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Hilary, who has been in recovery for nine years for alcohol and drug addiction after working through her traumatic childhood. Since then, she has become an addiction counselor, but recently she’s concerned that she has developed a shopping addiction and seeks our help to get things back on track. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com an...

Feb 11, 202559 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Encore: Having Hard Conversations: How to Avoid Being Avoidant

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week, we’re checking in with Savannah, Ryan and Beth, Danica, and Amy to hear how our sessions have impacted their lives since we last spoke. All of them had trouble communicating with someone--a spouse, sibling, boyfriend--about an important issue in their relationships, and if you’ve been avoiding having a hard but necessary conversation (especially one that involves setting some boundaries!), this episode is for you. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with...

Feb 04, 202541 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Encore: S02 Ep. 15 - Melissa’s Stifled Emotions

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Melissa, who has trouble identifying her emotions until they all pour out at once, leaving her kids and husband scared and confused. We help Melissa to get in touch with her feelings and use them to form stronger, healthier relationships with her family--and herself. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 an...

Jan 28, 20251 hrSeason 2Ep. 15

Encore: S02 Ep. 14 - Paul’s Inappropriate Boss

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Paul whose boss texts him at all hours and doesn’t seem to respond to his attempts to set boundaries with her. We help him to see that this pattern has come up in his life before, and offer him a way to take back his agency. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.c...

Jan 21, 202546 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Encore: S02 Ep. 13 - Audrey’s Narcissistic Ex-Husband

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Audrey, who seven years after divorcing a man she believes is narcissistic, has not yet moved on with her life. Her ex-husband is now getting remarried and she wonders why she has been unable to find a new relationship herself and why she might be pushing away men who seem to care about her. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on ...

Jan 14, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Encore: How to Emotionally Free Yourself

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re checking in with Elena, Libby, Liam, and Haley for an update since their sessions with us last year. All of them were grappling with how to free themselves--from a person, situation, or their own problematic beliefs--and we think you’ll be inspired by hearing what’s happened in their lives since then. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitte...

Jan 07, 202553 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Encore: S02 Ep. 11 - Lauren’s Sexual Shame

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Lauren, a woman in her 50s who feels shame and embarrassment about her limited sexual and romantic experience. We help her recognize the real reasons she felt unable to have sex for so many years and how those same dynamics are still holding her back. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lor...

Dec 31, 202451 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Encore: S02 Ep. 10 - Mark’s Romantic Dilemma

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Mark, who is dealing with a lot of regret after losing the woman he loves. He wonders if he might be able to get her back now that he is working on the issues that caused her to leave, and we help him navigate a path forward. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch....

Dec 24, 202458 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Encore: S02 Ep. 9 - Wendy’s Ruptured Friendship

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Wendy, who wonders whether a childhood friendship is worth saving after some conflict. We help her to move out of her comfort zone and tendency toward avoidance by opening up some difficult conversations she’s never had before--not just with her friend, but also with her husband. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @Lor...

Dec 17, 202452 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Encore: Family Struggles: How We Move Through Them

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week our theme is family struggles and we’re catching up with Molly, Lenny, Christine, and Shannon from Season 1. We’ll hear how they’ve moved forward in their challenging family dynamics since our original sessions--and how you can apply their experiences to your own family situations too. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and I...

Dec 10, 202442 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Encore: S02 Ep. 7 - Emma’s Unavailable Men

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Emma, who wants to break her pattern of being drawn to older, unavailable men. We help her to see how her fear of rejection and loss after her father’s death serves to keep her safe but actually leaves her quite lonely. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at [email protected]. Follow us both online: LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author GuyWinch.com an...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 7
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