Welcome back to everyone’s favorite therapy-themed podcast! This week, Sarah Rice and Therapy Jeff are jumping in the ring together to talk about fighting. They discuss fighting styles, how we learn to fight, and how we can “fight better.” They talk about how to recognize if you’re fighting too much, and they model how to have a healthy, empathetic conversation in the face of conflict. They suggest some strategies for de-escalating and regulating your emotions when you’re feeling particularly tr...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 44
So many great questions from you all! Here are a few that Sarah and Therapy Jeff dove into this week: How do my partner and I handle our first vacation as a couple? Is it normal for my boyfriend to be jealous of my dog? Is it true that you should be single for a certain amount of time after just getting out of a long relationship? What do I do if I’ve started getting the “ick” with guys I’m seeing? Does being a single mom ruin my chances of finding a “high value” guy? What are some tips for atte...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 43
Your favorite therapy-themed podcast is back for another episode, and this week Therapy Jeff and Sarah Rice are answering all your questions about compatibility and communication. Here’s what you asked about this week: Dating someone with different hobbies and interests than your own Overcoming fear of intimacy and learning to open up in a relationship Communicating effectively about boundaries and personal space in a long term relationship Dating when you have different levels of education The ...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 42
All About Siblings, Pt. 2! This week starts with a lovely audio tour of Sarah’s recording space, and then we jump right back into your sibling-related questions. Here are a few of the questions you had for Sarah and Therapy Jeff: How does birth order affect personality? - How can I have more peaceful interactions with my siblings at social gatherings? - How can I forgive my sibling for a painful childhood? - What do you do if you know your brother’s partner isn’t a good fit for him? Listen to mo...
Jun 22, 2023•58 min•Ep. 41
It’s a family affair! This week, your hosts Sarah Rice and Therapy Jeff are tackling topics and answering questions related to siblings. They delve deep into their own sibling dynamics and respond to your questions about your own brothers and sisters. Some of the topics covered in this episode include: The role of the oldest child as a caretaker for younger siblings Introducing partners to your siblings Repairing sibling relationships in adulthood Fighting for parental attention Differing perspe...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 40
Welcome back to everyone’s favorite therapy-themed podcast! We start with a peek behind the curtain at Therapy Jeff’s Capricornian work ethic, and then we jump right into the good stuff. You all sent in so many fun and thoughtful sex questions that we’re back for round two. On the docket this week: Playing with gender roles in bed Dating a more sexually experienced partner Morning orgasms Sexual desire versus motivation Jeff issues a Speed Round challenge to Sarah, and she does her best to answe...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 39
Okay, so last week’s foray into the world of physical fitness podcasting was admittedly short-lived. BUT Therepy Jeff and Sarah Rice are back with something even more exciting. We're answering your sex questions. Here's what was on your mind this week: - How can I work on increasing my sex drive? - Is enjoying rough sex a trauma response? - Is it okay to leave someone with erectile dysfunction? - What do you think of sex tapes? - How do I ask for better aftercare? - How do you adress STIs and ha...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 38
Welcome to This Changes Everything, the only running podcast hosted by two mental health professionals–just kidding! But Therapy Jeff and Sarah Rice do happen to have some stories about their recent journeys into physical movement that have some real tie-ins with some of the topics they’ve talked about on the show. They also answer plenty of your questions, of course. This week, they focus on questions about emotion: emotional regulation, availability, vulnerability, all of the stuff we know is ...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 37
Sarah Rice and Therapy Jeff are back and answering all of your questions! This week, we’re covering a little bit of everything. From feeling anxiety about seeing a new therapist FOR anxiety, to feeling uncomfortable if your queer partner is being affectionate with their friends of the same gender, to struggling to make eye contact during intimate moments, Therapy Jeff and Sarah are weighing in on everything you wanted to know this week! Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwo...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 36
This week, Therapy Jeff and Sarah Rice are letting romantic relationships take a backseat to friendship and self-love! What do you do when you realize you’ve been putting in all the effort and energy to keep a friendship going? How do you believe in yourself and feel confident if you’re feeling anxious about where you’re at in life? Do people deserve a second chance when they haven’t been good to you in the past? And maybe more importantly than all of those other questions, should Jeff try out f...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 35
Our listeners have come through big time with questions lately, and Sarah Rice and Therapy are coming through right back with answers. This week, you wanted to know what your This Changes Everything hosts thought about: - Why am I single, if everyone says I'm "such a great catch"? - How do I get my parents to respect me as an adult? - How can I heal my relationship after my partner has cheated? - How do I "Let it go"? - How do I decide between my current partner and someone who might be a better...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 34
We asked for more questions, and folks, you delivered! Therapy Jeff and Sarah Rice are answering even more of your most thoughtful questions. We love getting to hear what’s on your mind. Are we the new Loveline for the podcast crowd? Could be! Here’s a taste of what we’re talking about today: - What can I do about texting anxiety? - Do I have to be friends with my ex in order to be a good coparent? - Should I be upset that I’m not my boyfriend’s body type? Listen to more podcasts like this: http...
Apr 27, 2023•52 min•Ep. 33
Listener questions! You slid into our DMs with lots of really thoughtful questions, and Therapy Jeff and Sarah Rice are responding to them with equally thoughtful answers. Here’s a taste of what we get into this week: - How do I navigate my own feelings when dating someone of the same gender for the first time? - Is it okay to flirt with someone who is dating someone else? - Should I tell my new partner if I can’t stop thinking about my ex? Is it possible to date someone whose world views or val...
Apr 20, 2023•50 min•Ep. 32
John and Julie Gottman are two long-practicing psychologists and the founders of the aptly named Gottman Institute . Even if you aren’t familiar with their names, you’re likely familiar with the work they’ve done on relationships, including their groundbreaking relationship assessment tool, The Love Lab. (The Gottmans aren’t sponsoring this episode. We’re just fans.) Today, your hosts Therapy Jeff and Sarah Rice are breaking down Six Stages of Relationship Growth as outlined by the Gottmans–from...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 31
In today's episode, Sarah Rice and Therapy Jeff are tackling a topic that is difficult, but one that many of us have gone through or will go through at some point in our lives: breakups. Breaking up can be a really tough decision to make, and sometimes it's hard to know if you're acting in the heat of the moment or if you've really considered the choice you're about to make. To help you sort through how you're feeling, Sarah and Jeff are sharing twelve questions you should ask yourself before yo...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 30
Our last few episodes have been pretty intense, so Therapy Jeff and Sarah have decided to lighten things up with something else our listeners have been asking for. This week, it's all about the apps. Whether you're out there looking for a good time or a long time, we've got 10 great tips to help you get the most out of your dating profile. We cover everything from your profile picture, to how to write a fantastic bio, to just how honest you should be in your profile. Sarah and Jeff are at odds w...
Mar 30, 2023•58 min•Ep. 29
It's time for another round of one of our favorite show topics: Therapy Jeff and Sarah asked you are answering your questions! Some of the questions addresssed in this episode include: - How do I ask him to be exclusive without seeming needy? - Can a long distance relationship work? - How do you feel about your partner checking out other people? - How do I get over "the ick" in small things? - How do I keep the spark going in a longterm relationship? (Jeff shares some really thoughtful questions...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 28
Listeners, you've been asking us to cover this one. Today, Sarah and Theraphy Jeff are talking divorce. They're talking about the messages we all got about divorce growing up, being children of divorce, their own divorces, and a lot more. They talk about coping with grief, guilt, anger, sadnesss, and all of the tough emotions that are attached to such an intense life event. Sarah discusses why it's so important to set boundaries and get some space. They commiserate over the uniquely modern probl...
Mar 16, 2023•56 min•Ep. 27
Therapy Jeff and Sarah asked you to slide into their DMs with your therapy-related questions, and you all delivered. Some of the questions they tackle this week: - Should I give my ex a second chance? - When should I move in with my partner? - What do you do when the person you're breaking up with says you've ruined their life? - How do you know if your therapist is a good fit for you? - How do you deal with the fading of new relationship energy? - When do you know you're ready to start dating a...
Mar 09, 2023•56 min•Ep. 26
Sarah and Therapy Jeff are back with the second half of this listener-suggested episode. Last week, we focused on what grief looks like and the ways it can show up in your life that you might not instantly recognize. This week, Jeff and Sarah are talking about what to do when you are grieving: how to accept grief, how to give yourself permission to feel what you need to feel. They talk about the ways a therapist can help you work through what you're feeling, and how it doesn't always look like h...
Mar 02, 2023•51 min•Ep. 25
This week, Therapy Jeff and Sarah are covering grief, so you might want to have your happiest movies and softest blankets ready to go after this one. When we think of grief, we usually think of grieving the death of a loved one, and that’s definitely one kind of grief. But we can grieve for so many reasons. Whether due to death, the end of a relationship, or leaving a job, any kind of loss can lead to grief, and it’s important to recognize this. We can even experience grief when something good h...
Feb 23, 2023•52 min•Ep. 24
We’re starting this episode off with an update from Sarah on the relationship question she asked Therapy Jeff last week. Then we’re picking up on the conversation we started last week. Last time we were talking about red flags that look like green flags. This time, we’re talking about green flags that might, at first glance, look like red flags. A lot of these are the healthy side of habits that can be problematic. For example, last week we talked about the fact that wanting to spend every singl...
Feb 16, 2023•57 min•Ep. 23
This week, Sarah starts this one off with a personal relationship question for Therapy Jeff, and he really flips it on her. Then they get into the heart of the episode, red flags that look like green flags. It might seem pretty obvious, but so many of our favorite love stories are deeply problematic when you think about them for, say, 10 seconds? Jeff blames The Princess Bride for his “As you wish” behaviors and Sarah explains her own complicated relationship with The Neverending Story’s Childli...
Feb 09, 2023•57 min•Ep. 22
Last week, Therapy Jeff and Sarah focused on breaking up. This week, they're talking about staying together. Specifically, they're talking about marriage. Sarah asks Jeff to break down his "Four Things a Relationship Therapist Wants You to Keep in Mind Before Getting Married" video. First, they're talking about the fact that when you say yes to one person, you are, in a way, saying no to the possibility of anyone else. Second, Jeff reminds us that when you settle down , you're settling for a per...
Feb 02, 2023•52 min•Ep. 21
Therapy Jeff and Sarah Rice are talking about something that’s always hard to deal with and not always fun to talk about–the dreaded breakup. Whether you’re the one being broken up with or the one doing the breaking up, it’s never a good time. But Sarah and Jeff are offering their thoughts on the best way to deal, no matter what side of it you’re on. If you’re the breaker-upper, what do you say? How do you say it? When do you say it? Jeff makes the distinction between ending things after just a ...
Jan 26, 2023•55 min•Ep. 20
Sarah and Therapy Jeff are back to answer another round of your thoughtful, candid questions about sex! You asked about erectile dysfunction, using protection, sex with a therapist, having sex after a breakup, and so much more. Sarah and Jeff are doing their best to answer your questions, or at least to help you think through them productively! Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to Roc...
Jan 19, 2023•55 min•Ep. 19
As we enter the post-holidays, post-New Year part of winter, people may be dealing with bigger, heavier feelings of sadness. This week, Sarah Rice and Therapy Jeff are here to help you recognize and identify those feelings, to break down the difference between general sadness and depression, and to tell you about a few of their own strategies for dealing with sadness. Sometimes, it means laying on the floor and listening to the most angsty emo you can find; other times, it might mean being as ge...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 18
It's 2023, and we're back, baby! Everyone's talking about New Year's resolutions, and Sarah and Therapy Jeff have some thoughts of their own to share. Despite the fact that so many of us make them, New Year's Resolutions are notorious for being unsuccessful. Why is that? And why do we bother making them in the first place? As Sarah explains, there's nothing inherently wrong with wanting to start out the New Year with some goals in mind, but having unrealistic expectations can lead to feelings of...
Jan 05, 2023•54 min•Ep. 17
Sarah and Therapy Jeff are continuing last week's conversation about ending relationships. Dealing with the end of a relationship is hard, no matter the circumstances. Do we need closure? How do we get closure? What do we even mean by "closure' in the first place? We often think getting closure means understanding exactly why a relationship has ended in the hopes that this will save us from heartache, but Sarah talks about the importance of closure in terms of allowing yourself to grieve the end...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 16
Relationships aren't always easy, and every relationship has its ups and downs. But how do we know when a rough patch is more than a rough patch? How can you know for sure that something isn't quite right in your relationship, and what should you do about it? The best answer is probably the most obvious one: talk to your partner. But there are some signs you can be on the lookout for that might mean it's time to priotize talking with your partner in the first place. So here they are. Seven sins ...
Dec 08, 2022•57 min•Ep. 15
