When two brains (and the people they belong to of course!) come together in a relationship, it's no surprise that challenges arise. These can often be worked out together but, there are times when a 'bump in the road' can grow into a mountain that can feel impossible to climb.

In the midst of conflict, grief, intimacy challenges, adjusting to parenthood and countless other reasons that put pressure on a relationship, it can be incredibly isolating and overwhelming. Particularly when communication breaks down.

In this episode Dr Jodi talks with therapist Marie Vakakis who explains everything we need to know about couples therapy. Marie shares everything from what to expect in the first few sessions, to the many reasons why couples come to therapy, to how to suggest couples therapy to your partner, to the powerful ways couples therapy can strengthen relationships and so much more. Couples therapy isn't just for the 'big stuff', and seeking therapy together, early, can be life changing.

https://marievakakis.com.au/

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https://thetherapyhub.com.au/couples-counselling/

ABOUT JODI:

Jodi is a speaker, educator, and bestselling author specialising in anxiety and well-being. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.

Order Jodi's book, "Anxious Mums: How mums can turn their anxiety into strength": https://drjodirichardson.com/product/anxious-mums/ or https://amzn.to/2YtA3ks.

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Does anxiety show up for you whenever you decide you'd like to try something new? Or perhaps you feel those tell-tale signs in your physiology and notice the changes in your thinking when an opportunity comes your way, you're ready to get started on bringing a dream to life or maybe whenever you decide you want to speak up about something you're passionate about.

Anxiety has a way of keeping us, and our lives, small if we let it. I recorded this episode because around here, we don't let anxiety stand in our way. In this episode I share a way of thinking about the 'task' or 'challenge' at hand so that you can break it down, manage your anxiety, get started and keep going. Enjoy this one, J x

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Lipstick on people! It's that time of the year when we can all get behind women's mental health research by supporting the incredible Liptember Foundation.

Mental health research, understanding, support and the development of supporting resources is important for all genders; but biological and gender-related differences mean that women can suffer from certain mental health conditions at higher rates than men.

In this episode, Luke Morris from the Liptember Foundation shares with us how the foundation began and why gender specific research is so important. He also reveals surprising statistics on women's mental health in Australia and how funds raised through the foundation are also supporting others on a mission to move the needle on women's mental health.

Learn more or get involved: https://www.liptember.com.au/

Buy a Liptember Box: https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/139770/liptember-box-2024-online-only

The Liptember Foundation: https://www.liptemberfoundation.org.au/

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