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  • I Don't Feel Connected to my Mother | #086

    I Don't Feel Connected to my Mother | #086
    Jun 2 2025
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    46 mins
  • Grief (Part II) / Music Triggers & Healing Over Time When the World Won't Stop | #085

    Grief (Part II) / Music Triggers & Healing Over Time When the World Won't Stop | #085
    May 26 2025
    Louie opens up about how music can unexpectedly trigger waves of grief — and reflects on the strangely beautiful reality that the world keeps moving after someone dies. Michael shares how his own experience of loss has shifted over time, revealing how grief evolves and reshapes our sense of self. Together, they explore the many forms grief can take — from deep sorrow to unexpected moments of connection and hope — and how it intersects with our mental health. Whether you're grieving a loved one, a relationship, or a version of yourself, this conversation offers comfort, perspective, and a reminder that you're not alone.

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    44 mins
  • Therapy Intake Questions, ADHD Struggles, and Starting with a New Therapist | #084

    Therapy Intake Questions, ADHD Struggles, and Starting with a New Therapist | #084
    May 19 2025
    Social media boundaries in therapy, ADHD shutdowns, and how productivity shame messes with your self-worth.

    Starting therapy with someone new can feel… awkward. Louie shares about his first session with a new therapist, and the surprising comment he received on Instagram that sparked a deeper conversation. Should therapists follow you on social media? Meanwhile, Michael opens up about his ongoing struggles with ADHD, productivity shame, and what it’s like to emotionally shut down when tasks pile up. In this episode, we unpack:
    • Awkward first sessions with new therapists
    • Should your therapist follow your Instagram?
    • Therapy intake forms: too much too soon?
    • ADHD, executive dysfunction, and self-worth
    • The emotional weight of productivity culture
    If you've ever questioned your therapist, your brain, or your to-do list — this one's for you.

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    58 mins
  • Sitting in Discomfort: How Therapy Is Changing Our Relationships | #083

    Sitting in Discomfort: How Therapy Is Changing Our Relationships | #083
    May 12 2025
    Louie opens up about a vulnerable conversation with his girlfriend that challenged their relationship — all through the lens of parts work therapy. He shares how sitting with discomfort, rather than avoiding it, is transforming the way he shows up in partnership. Michael reflects on his own experience with parts work, revealing emotional memories connected to his mother — and how facing discomfort in therapy is reshaping his sense of self. This episode explores:
    • Why discomfort in therapy can be your biggest breakthrough
    • Real-life relationship challenges during inner work
    • How childhood parts show up in adult dynamics
    Whether you're in therapy or curious about how emotional healing affects love, this one goes deep. New episodes weekly — follow to stay on your healing journey.

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    51 mins
  • Can't Commit to Monogamy | #082

    Can't Commit to Monogamy | #082
    May 5 2025
    Louie has bronchitis and found his therapists Instagram — and why that might be a red flag. Michael dives deep into his fear of commitment, the emotional tension around flirting in monogamous relationships, and why he struggles with being perceived as “in trouble” for noticing other women. Together, they explore the blurry line between attraction and objectification, and how abandonment issues can sabotage intimacy. A raw, honest look at modern masculinity, emotional growth, and the complexity of romantic relationships.

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    46 mins
  • Replay - Family Dysfunction and EMDR with Lara Beitz

    Replay - Family Dysfunction and EMDR with Lara Beitz
    Apr 28 2025
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    1 hr
  • Live Show 001

    Live Show 001
    Apr 21 2025
    This is the recording of our first live show. It was recorded December 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, Ca.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • You Probably Think This Story’s About You: It Started as a Love Story

    You Probably Think This Story’s About You: It Started as a Love Story
    Apr 14 2025
    *Some names and details have been changed to conceal the identities of those who wish to remain anonymous.

    When Brittani Ard matches with Kanon on Hingesparks fly. Their first date revealed an instantconnection and chemistry.Kanon is devastatingly handsome with a charm that disarmed even the mostguarded heart—plus he is surprisingly emotionally available for a man in his forties. It’s as if the universe has conspired to bring them together, two soulmates destined to find each other.

    The couple spends the next five months diving fast into a whirlwind romance. Their connection so intense and their bond so deep that it seems like Brittani’s fairytale has finally found its happy ending. Until one weekend that changed her life forever.

    Executive Producer Brittani Ard Follow Brittani@Brittani.Ard on all platformsThis episode contains mentions of suicide.If you are having thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the resources below. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text 988
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    35 mins
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