Sarah Rice and Therapy Jeff are answering listener questions about one of your favorite topics. Sex. We’re talking about getting your physical needs met without shame, oral sex, saying the wrong name in bed, dirty talk, body confidence, and so much more. This Changes Everything Voicemail: Record your question for Jeff & Sarah by calling (313) 338-8828 Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Sarah recommends the "Loving Kindness" meditation from UCLA Health. You ca...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 55
You had so many thoughtful breakup questions last week, that your hosts Sarah Rice and Therapy Jeff are just gonna keep rolling with them. Here’s what else you wanted Sarah and Jeff to weigh in on: How can I help ease the transition after a breakup when our lives are still intertwined? What do I do if one of my deal-breakers is in conflict with something my partner considers non-negotiable? What do I do if my partner isn’t sexually attracted to me anymore? My partner admitted to cheating, and no...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 54
It’s like the late, great fictional boyband 2Ge+her always said, “ Breaking up is hard enough ,” so it’s a good thing Therapy Jeff and Sarah Rice are here to answer all your tough breakup questions. Here’s what you asked this week: How do I hear my boyfriend out when we’re in total opposition about an issue that’s really important to me? Is it okay to leave my boyfriend because I have a crush on someone else? Why am I trying to sabotage my relationship before our wedding? Is it possible to get p...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 53
It’s our one year anniversary here at This Changes Everything! To celebrate, Therapy Jeff and Sarah Rice are breaking down the therapy terms people and pop-culture misuse all. the. time. Including: Boundaries looking at you, Jonah Hill Gaslight Narcissist Toxic Anti-social Also, Jeff reports on some relevant polls he posed to his followers on Instagram. Sarah Recommends: The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson Get Me Out of Here: My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder by Rachel Reiland This ...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 52
Therapy Jeff and Sarah rice are back to answer more of your relationship questions. You had so many thoughtful questions this week. Here’s what you wanted to know: My partner expects us to anticipate each other’s needs. Are there certain needs I should be expected to meet implicitly? Do we need to sacrifice our other relationships when we couple up? Is there a difference between sacrifice and compromise? How do I avoid feeling sad and anxious after moving to a new town for a partner? This Change...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 51
We’ve reached a milestone! This is episode 50 of This Changes Everything! Can you believe it? To celebrate, Sarah has brought a very special guest to the podcast, America’s Boyfriend (and Sarah’s boyfriend), Eli Hariton ! And Therapy Jeff straps on his Celebrity Couples Therapist hat to lead them in a round of Unhinged Questions to Ask Your Partner. He’s getting to the bottom of some really serious topics, like, “What would you do if you found out your partner was really just a very realistic ro...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 50
This week’s episode of This Changes Everything is all about acceptance and letting go. Here’s what you asked Sarah and Therapy Jeff to help you move on from: I’m going through a breakup with someone in an open marriage. How do I get over this breakup, when the reason we broke up doesn’t have much to do with our relationship? Is it wrong to ask my partner to cut all contact (block) someone that they used to hook up with if it makes me feel uncomfortable? I found out something about my boyfriend’s...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 49
Gen-Xer Therapy Jeff and Millenial Sarah Rice are revisiting their 20s and answering listener questions about theirs. Here are a few from this episode: Is wanting to be single in my 20s a good enough reason to break up with my partner? What do I do if I feel like I’m lacking direction in my career? Should I feel bad that my friends are settling down, but I’m not ready to? Recommended in this episode: How Not to Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love - Logan Uri Listen to ...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 48
Therapy Jeff and Sarah Rice are answering your questions this week. Here’s what was on your mind: How do I deal with being the villain in someone else’s narrative? Why don’t new relationships ever work out for me? How do you know whether to compromise or call it quits? Should I tell my boyfriend about a flirty text exchange I had with someone else? How can I know if getting back with a partner is the right choice? Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com To make sure you...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 47
Sarah’s back from her first big vacation away with America’s Boyfriend™ Eli, and she tells Therapy Jeff all about how she used the lessons we’ve been learning on the show to make her trip so fun and successful. Then Sarah helps Jeff break down five things society makes a big deal about (but really don’t have to be that important). See why Jeff thinks discovering your purpose, finding your forever person, having kids, being productive, and traveling the world might not be all they’re cracked up t...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 46
We’re talking cheating and infidelity, but first Therapy Jeff wants to know your plan for the apocalypse, and Sarah tells a VERY Sarah story about her second grade crush. Then we really dive in. Sarah and Jeff talk about the importance of defining what cheating means to everyone in the relationship. Jeff poses some hypotheticals, and Sarah models some good ways to respond. They break down some of the factors that can lead to cheating and how to move forward if you decide that’s something you wan...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 45
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
