If “We need to talk,” doesn’t send shivers up your spine, you might be in the wrong place.
We show you how to get through difficult and awkward conversations so that you can stop stressing about what you wish you would have said.
And also so that you can create a life and relationships you love.
We cover topics like how to talk about division of household and family-related tasks and differing sex drives with your spouse, boundaries with your in-laws, your feelings (with anyone), and even suicidal thoughts with your teen.
You know, just all the convos most of us don’t know how to touch with a 10-foot pole. If “We need to talk,” doesn’t send shivers up your spine, you might be in the wrong place.
Experts and listeners join Therapist & Relationship Coach, Mika Ross, in shedding light on the usually behind-closed-door conversations we all need to know how to do well.
Episodes
How to Talk About Sex Drive with Dr. Laurie Mintz, Emeritus Professor, Author & Sex Therapist
Have you ever wondered if your sex drive is normal? Maybe you couldn’t care less if you ever have sex again…or it seems like this is how your partner feels. At least 33% of women say they have lost interest in sex. Differing sex drives are a huge source of conflict, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings in relationships….it’s just so easy to take this topic personally when it’s not deeply understood.
Dr. Laurie Mintz, author, emeritus professor, licensed psychologist, and sex therapist joins us today to answer questions like, where has our drive gone, what can we do about it, HOW the heck do we talk about this with our partners, should we be scheduling sex, having “duty sex”, and….should we be faking it? Dr. Lori is seriously one of my idols and being able to chat with her was a DREAM. If this subject stresses you out or makes you sweaty just thinking about it, Dr. Laurie is wise and entertaining, and I hope she will help you feel more at ease about this not-so-easy-to-talk-about subject AND that you leave this podcast feeling more accepting of yourself. Maybe….you’re not broken…
Show Links:
- Follow Dr. Laurie
- Book: Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex
- Book: Becoming Cliterate
- Online Workshops with Mika
- Sign up for Mika’s Newsletter
- Connect with Mika on IG
- Disclaimer: www.mikaross.com/disclaimer
How to Talk to Teens About Suicide with 988’s Dr. Tia Dole
If you are a parent, this episode is a MUST LISTEN.
In the United States, rates of suicide are on the rise and more than 20% of all teens have seriously considered suicide. That means in a room of 100 teens, 20 of them have been dangerously close to taking their own life.
Today, Dr. Dole will tell us that it’s important to consider demographics when we talk about statistics and she shares some staggering ones regarding minority populations, but suicide is on the rise in all groups.
According to the CDC 30% of all teenage girls have seriously considered suicide (13% make an attempt). More than fifty percent of adolescents with ADHD have suicidal thoughts.
The statistics are staggering. Over the last few years, because I have teens…and likely because my clientele has more teens, friends, and clients are coming to me, usually unable to breathe, and telling me their kids have told them they have suicidal thoughts or are actively suicidal. Unfortunately, the statistics and my experience tell me this is an eventuality, we as parents, need to be prepared for.
Show LInks:
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- One Sec: Distracting apps made less appealing
- Sign up for Mika’s Newsletter
- Disclaimer: www.mikaross.com/disclaimer