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Episodes
Addiction
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 59. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about addiction. Humanity has been using substances and getting addicted for thousan...
Anxiety, Part 2
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 58. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts continue their discussion on anxiety, focusing on how it shows up in friendships, dating, ...
Anxiety, Part 1
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 57. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss anxiety, one of the most common presenting problems in psychotherapy. They unpack ...
Rewrite
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 56. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk the power of inner narratives in an episode called "Rewrite." Discover how rewriting ...
Faith
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 55. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about faith and how believing in the unseen shapes our mental health, relationships, ...
Self-Care
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 54. Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about self-care and the ways it can recharge our minds, bodies, hearts, and relations...
Attraction
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss attraction, its many forms, and how our attraction spectrum helps shape our happiness, men...
Exercise
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss exercise. From cardio to weight training, exercise plays a key role in boosting life and r...
Music
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about music and the ways it connects with our minds, hearts, and bodies even in moments when ...
Fun
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about fun. We need powerful antidotes to life's trials and stressors. Knowing how to have fun...
Offense
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about offense. In a world of diverse beliefs, feeling offended is intevitable, but how we dea...
Courage
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about courage. For most of human history, disease, famine, and early death were the norm. Alt...
Present
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss being present in the here and now and the benefits of having a blanced time perspective th...
Honesty
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss honesty, one of the most important ingredients for a satisfying, healthy, happier life. ...
Bad Therapy
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss bad therapy. From blurred boundaries to ideological preaching, they talk about how unhelp...
Theory
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss theory and how these explanations help us understand the complexities of our lives, planet...
Affirmation
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss affirmation. From the therapy couch, to the kitchen table, to the bedroom, they explore ho...
Regret
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about regret and how we can manage the disappointment that comes with mistakes, losses, and m...
Values
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about values. We often say we have values, but where we spend our time, energy, and resources...
Tension
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about tension, that inner strain, uncertainty, and stress that comes with being caught in bet...
Memory
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about memory: how we form memories, why we forget, and how memories influence well-being acro...
Equality
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about equality and the ways it influences happines, connection, and a fulfilled life. This ep...
Laughter
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about laughter. From stress relief to intimacy building, we talk about the many ways laughter...
Complexity
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about complexity and how we are better served to avoid oversimplifying life, relationships, a...
Autonomy
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about autonomy: our freedom to choose how we respond in any given situation. This episode fea...
Flexibility
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about flexibility and how to adapt without losing sight of who we are. This episode features ...
Thoughts
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss thoughts and how thinking about thinking can benefit us all. This episode features Hannah ...
Still
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss being still and what we can learn about being still in the fast paced environments we find...
Privacy
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss privacy and what our private lives say about who we are. This episode features Jessica Bar...
Satisfying Sex
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about satisfying sex and how people tend to build and maintain satisfying sexual relationship...
Beginnings
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about beginnings and the opportunities, hope, and joy that can come with a fresh start. This ...
Sex
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about sex, its numerous definitions and the boundaries people draw around it. This episode fe...
Judgment
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about the judgment. They distinguish between judging people and judging behaviors and highlig...
Gaslighting
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about the gaslighting, an often misunderstood concept that undermines relationships and leads...
Golden Rule
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about the golden rule, the oft described foundation of morality. They discuss the impact it h...
Trauma
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss trauma. They define what it is and what it isn't and identify ways we can thrive in a life...
Friendship
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts have a conversation about friendship, the role it plays in life satisfaction, and the ways to buil...
Mercy
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about mercy and the moments when ignoring justice and fairness make life and relationships be...
Justice
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about justice, the ways it is often misunderstood, and the importance of pursing justice acro...
Power
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss power and how we can discover and exercise power in healthy ways in life and relationships...
Influence
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about influence and the numerous ways people try to influence the world around them. This epi...
Stonewalling
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about stonewalling, a common response to disagreement that leads us to shut down or run away ...
Defensiveness
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts talk about defensiveness and the ways this natural conflict response can actually get in the way o...
Contempt
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss contempt and why it is so damaging in relationships. This episode features Jordan Bear, J...
Criticism
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss criticism. They ask whether it can be a good thing and look at its impact on relationship ...
Patience
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss patience. Whether it is waiting for a friend to arrive, finding that special someone, or f...
Grief
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss grief, a powerful human experience that embraces feelings of loss, anguish, and sadness in...
Forgiveness
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss forgiveness and the roles it plays in anger management, relationship satisfaction, and per...
Revenge
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss revenge, why it can feel so appealing, and the reasons to avoid taking it. This episode fe...
Prudence
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss prudence and the benefits of thinking about the potential consequences of our decisions. T...
Mystery
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss mystery and the potential positive and negative impacts it can have on mental health, rela...
Trust
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss trust and the ways we build it in satisfying relationships. This episode features Katie Et...
Tolerance
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss tolerance and why it is necessary in every relationship. This episode features Katie Etcha...
Mistakes
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss mistakes and how we can recover and learn from them. This episode features Jordan Malone, ...
Therapy
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss therapy, why people seek it, and what makes for successful treatment. This episode feature...
Family
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss family and the roles it plays in our decision making and life. This episode features Madis...
Marriage
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss marriage, its meaning, and how to build a satisfying marital relationship. This episode fe...
Instinct
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his cohosts discuss how instincts influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and when we should listen to ...
Repetition
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Gregory Briggs, Ph.D., LMFT and his co-hosts discuss how understanding repetition can help us break bad habits and build healthy ones as we pur...