Over the last 25 years Anita Astley has listened to tales of enormous pain and great pleasure and everything else that relationships stir up. Drawing on her years of psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and families, she has come to believe that establishing healthy relationships is key to living a purposeful, balanced and contentfull life. It seems most people who walk into her office bring with them a narrative of some type of relational breakdown; being it romantic, platonic, familial, peer related or other! As such her goal is to help them untangle what she refers to as the “he said, she said, they said bullsh*t” to get to the core issues! On this podcast Anita will share her expert advice as a licensed clinician, tales from the couch, and stories from her own life with the hopes of helping you build healthy relationships. Please listen in on this informative and lively discussion with new episodes every Tuesday morning. You’re guaranteed to walk away with some concrete steps to improve your relationships. And if you have any questions or comments please contact Anita @askanitaastley on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube! Enjoy!
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Maintaining individuality in a relationship is vital to keeping a healthy equiliberian between personal and realtional growth. The two can and should live in unison and not thought of as being mutually exclusive. Tune in and learn how to work towards achieving this balance with psychotherapist and published author Anita Astley.
The psychotherapeutic process is one which has many intrigued and curious about the inner workings of the therapist, the patient and all that it involves. What happens behind those closed doors? Is it jus someone listening to you or more then that? How does it all work? Is there some method to the madness as some would describe? And how does our favorite psychoanalyst from The Sopranos measure up?Get a sneak peak from the perspective of "the client" and the "psychotherapist" as Anita Astley shares her perspective, having sat on both sides of the couch, in addition to adressing questions and comments from her listeners and social media followers. Support the Show.Follow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
Navigating relationships when diagnosed with autism is challenging for many reasons as the disorder ranges in severity and symptoms; for the diagnosed individual and those around them. Tune in and learn how, special guests, Ashly and Thom have successfully managed their diagnosis and have built, developed and nurtured healthy relationships within their family and others through creative outlets such as theater.Support the Show.Follow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
The Male Experience of "online dating" with our special guest Diego! Tune in, listen, and learn from our special guest as he shares his personal experiences with some of their favorite and not so favorite dating apps!UNF*CK online dating friends in order to keep your mental health in check and find what it is your seeking with psychotherapist and published author Anita Astley and co-host Ryan Rosmann . The conversation is always raw, real, informative, educational and entertaining!Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
While we wait to get the guys together to learn about the "MALE ONLINE DATING" experiences as promised, let's just talk about RELATIONSHIPS and some of the clinical terms we throw around without truly understanding their meaning and implications and very little regard for how hurtful they can be. And just because someone invented the terms doesn't mean we have to buy into them to describe dynamics which may not be so pathological.UNF*CK relational verbiage in order to keep your mental health and relationships in check and learn to build healthy relationships from the inside out with psychotherapist and published author Anita Astley and co-host Ryan Rosmann . The conversation is always raw, real, informative, educational and entertaining!Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
The Female Experience of "online dating" conversation continues with Jen, Sandy, and Amanda! Tune in, listen, and learn from our special female guests as they share their personal experiences with some of their favorite and not so favorite dating apps!UNF*CK online dating friends in order to keep your mental health in check and find what it is your seeking with psychotherapist and published author Anita Astley and co-host Ryan Rosmann . The conversation is always raw, real, informative, educational and entertaining!Big shout out to our special guests Sandy and Jen!Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
The online dating conversation continues.....tune in, listen, and learn from our special female guests as they share their personal experiences with some of their favorite and not so favorite dating apps!UNF*CK online dating friends in order to keep your mental health in check and find what it is your seeking with psychotherapist and published author Anita Astley and co-host Ryan Rosmann . The conversation is always raw, real, informative, educational and entertaining!Big shout out to our special guests Sandy and Jen!Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
Let's continue the discussion of online dating with regards to it's negative impact on our mental health. With most single people use dating apps as their primary source of meeting people, its not going anywhere fast! Tune in and learn to UNF*CK the process in order to keep your mental health in check and find what it is your seeking with psychotherapist and published author Anita Astley and co-host Ryan Rosmann . The conversation is always raw, real, informative, educational and entertaining!Big shout out to Amanda Rosmann for always adding some spark to the conversation as she handles the technical side of things. The show would not be the same without her. Thank you Amanda!Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
Online dating has become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a wide range of advantages and disadvantages all the while transforming the dating landscape for both men and women. The key in having a safe and positive experience requires certain us to practice specific operational, emotional, physical, and psychological things. Tune in and learn to UNF*CK on LINE DATING with psychotherapist and published author Anita Astley and co-host Ryan Rosmann . The conversation is always raw, real, informative, educational and entertaining!Big shout out to Amanda Rosmann for always adding some spark to the conversation as she handles the technical side of things. The show would not be the same without her. Thank you Amanda!Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
Is it a Fetish or an admiration? What is a fetish anyway? There is a difference and once we get over the giggles of it all the reality is that fetishes can have a negative impact on relationships and people's lives. Tune in and learn to UNF*CK fetishes with psychotherapist and published author Anita Astley and co-host Ryan Rosmann. The conversation is always raw, real, informative and entertaining!Let's get UNF*CKED! Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
Issues around sex and other forms of physical intimacy are experienced by most couples at various stages of their relationships and trying to resolve them is as difficult because no one wants to talk about them! If this sounds familiar, know that you're not alone. Tune and learn how to UNF*CK your sex life with psychotherapist and published author Anita Astley and be inspired by co-host Ryan Rosmann's unfiltered tales of his healthy sex life with Amanda, his wife of 10 years. Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
Divorce is fraught with a multiude of difficulties that encompass emotional, legal, financial, and social aspects. The complexities of divorce can profoundly impact the lives of the involved parties often leaving long lasting effects, especially on children including young adult children. Join Anita Astley and learn how to UNf*CK aspects of the divorcing process, and as usual, appreciate various associated challenges as experienced and shared by co-host Ryan Rosmann. Let's get UNF*CKED!Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
The New Year for many begins with resolutions. They are commitments to self-improvement and goal setting. Achieving them requires persistence, adaptability, and a positive mindset. New Year's resolutions can be powerful catalysts for change, guiding us towards personal growth throughout the year. Tune in and learn to UNF*CK this process in order to be successful!Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon"Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships"https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
Mismanaged expectations create "gifting anxiey" in relationships during the holidays. Tune in and learn how to avoid the usual "gift giving" pitfalls by following some simple yet basic rules. The process doesn't have to be as stressful as we make it; emotionally, psychologically, and financially. Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
Although Thanksgiving is about being grateful for all that we are blessed with, meal preparation is not the only thing people get stressed about during this time; the relationships with friends and family can prove to be challenging. Join me and my special guest Ryan Rosmann as we discuss some of these relational holiday challenges and learn how to handle them better with some concrete takeaways.Let's get UNF*CKED friends!Support the showfollow Anita Astley, M.ED., LMFT on at ask_anita_astley and unfckyourlifeandrelationships on Instagram & Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comorder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon"Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships"https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
Relationships are not limited to romance alone; friendships are one of the most significant type of relationships that people dance in and out of throughout their lives. The resiliency of friendships, in addition to many other dynamics, are revealed in times of bliss and difficulty. Join psychotherapist and published author Anita Astley along with her special guest, spin cycle guru, David Curtis as they UNF*CK FRIENDSHIPS.Let's get UNF*CKED friends!Support the showFollow Anita Astley, M.ED. LMFT psychotherapist and author, at ask_anita_astley and on Instagram, Facebook, ask Anita Astley on YOUTUBE, ask Anita Astley on twitter. Check out Anita's website at www.askanitaastley.comOrder your copy of Anita' Astley's book today on Amazon "Unf*ck Your Life and Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Unf-Your-Life-Relationships-Lessons/dp/1637631235
Most of my time in therapy is spent helping people work through the "he said, she said, they said bullsh#t" of relationships to get to the core issues. However, before we can even begin to "explore the relational field", we need to take ONE crucial step, a step that CANNOT be skipped or avoided if our goal is to building healthy relationships with other people. Tune in and learn how you can turn your relationships around by taking simple basic steps in your life.
It is the most widely asked question from my male patients and followers! “Help, Anita, I don’t know what women want anymore! Please tell me what they want? Your a women”. I hear this all the time. Well fellas here is a top ten list of what I believe women are seeking in relationships. It’s complied from my years in therapy and from speaking to friends, family members, and polling followers on Instagram and Facebook and other research. Yes, I realize it’s not a “ scientific study per se” but could be part of one based on my sources. And stay tuned as I share men’s top ten list of what they are seeking in relationships next week. I bet there will be a great over lap between the two. Enjoy,
Many relationships experience a great deal of turbulence, sometimes leading to break ups because NEEDS & EXPECTATIONS are not clear nor ever discussed. Learn how to turn your relationships around by following some basic steps. We have to walk before we can run.
By now most of us just want COVID-19 to be gone. If only it were that easy! Its like the unwelcomed guest that stayed for ever! We are saturated with information regarding its affects on our physical healthy and mitigating those risks which is important. However, we have yet to hear much of what it continues to do to us emotionally. Tune in and learn about how it affects our emotions and our sense of security.
Covid 19 has reeked havoc on relational boundaries and has over stayed its welcome. We went from having too little time together to have way too much time together as couples and families. Tune in and and learn how to "work and play" with others during COVID 19. Apply some of these simple techniques to lesson some of the stress and anxiety in your household and in your relationships.
Intimacy breeds conflict and conflict makes people run in the opposite direction and remain stuck in destructive negative feedback loops. It doesn't have to be that way friends. Tune in and learn to deal with conflict in a healthy manner by following my "Table it" strategy.
Oh the times they are changing and yes change is positive, healthy, and normal however we need to stick to some basics in life. The art of " verbal communication" is getting communicate with each other. Don't get me wrong, I love technology but some things need to we just need to keep in our tool box. Listen in and learn "HOW" to improve your relationships with just a few simple steps.
Learn how to break free from this very "destructive relational dance" with a few basic steps. Sometimes by changing the most simplest of things, one can can give life to the process of change that is needed to build a healthy relationship with one self and others.
In and out of session, I have been surrounded by people complaining about their weight; I am too fat, can’t lose weight, it’s so hard, too many events going on, it’s not a good time etc. I get it however these are all excuses. The frustration and struggle is REAL however we have the power to turn it around! We have to STOP COMPLAINING and START DOING for positive results.
In this episode Anita Astley defines and discusses the process of projection and outlines how it interferes with personal growth and compromises all types of relationships; platonic, romantic, familial, and peer to name a few. She provides simple tips to help you become aware of your own your "shit" ( your projections ) and “reject” other people’s attempt to dump their “shit” ( their projections ) on to you.Follow @askanitaastley on Instagram and YouTube and learn to build healthy relationships with from the inside out.•#askanitaastley #relationships #marriage #emotionalintimacy #emotions #relationships #intimacy #counseling #couplegoals #relationshipgoals #couplesadvice #couplestherapy #family therapy #friendship #love #trueintimacy #iloveyou #psychotherapy #psychology #selfimprovementdaily #instalive #instathursday #helpingothers #healthyrelationshipsweek #intimacycoach #intimacyissues #anxiety #lonliness #depression #dating #single
Let's talk about fetishes. Fetishes are more common than you think amongst people and are very different to "sexual kinks". Anita Astley provides a "clinical definition" of the term and attempts to help you identify whether you have a kink or a fetish and how it impacts you and your relationships. Follow @askanitaastley on Instagram and YouTube and learn to build healthy relationships with from the inside out.#askanitaastley #instadailyphoto #psychotherapy #feetfetishworld #feet #feetpics #feetlovers #feetlovers #feetworship #toesfetish #feetlover #feetlove #feetloversonly #healthyfeet #healthyfetish #feetmodel #feetography #feet
Listen in on as Anita Astley wraps up her sessions on emotional and physical intimacy. She address questions and comments about sex and so much more! Q&A session...lets talk about!Follow @ask_anita_astley_ and learn to build healthy relationships from the inside ➡️ out.•And now you can “Call in” ✨@ (920) 332-5119✨ during IG live every Thursday from 3pm - 4pm central time and ask Anita Astley all about RELATIONSHIPS.•#askanitaastley #relationships #marriage #touch #hug #emotions #boyfriend #intimacy #counseling #couplegoals #relationshipgoals #couplesadvice #couplestherapy #family therapy #friendship #love #trueintimacy #iloveyou #psychotherapy #psychology #selfimprovementdaily #instalive #instathursday #helpingothers #healthyrelationshipsmatter #intimacycoach #physical #intimacy #sex #confrontation #affection
Physical intimacy is so much more then sex and the power of human touch is unmatchable! As humans we need and crave being physically close to one another through tough or simply by sitting next to one another. Often in relationships, physical intimacy can be the center of much conflict, especially when it comes to sex. And it is perceived to be one of the most difficult conversations amongst couples. Listen in and learn how to deal with physical intimacy issues in your relationships.Listen to this Q&A about physical intimacy including sex and learn to improve your relationship.No filter! Let’s about it openly and honestly! •Follow @ask_anita_astley_ and learn to build healthy relationships from the inside out!#askanitaastley #relationships #marriage #touch #hug #emotions #relationships #intimacy #counseling #couplegoals #relationshipgoals #couplesadvice #couplestherapy #family therapy #friendship #love #trueintimacy #iloveyou #psychotherapy #psychology #selfimprovementdaily #instalive #instathursday #helpingothers #healthyrelationshipsweek #intimacycoach #physical intimacy #sex #confrontation #kiss #affection
Physical intimacy is so much more then sex and the power of human touch is unmatchable! As humans we need and crave being physically close to one another through tough or simply by sitting next to one another. Often in relationships, physical intimacy can be the center of much conflict, especially when it comes to sex. And it is perceived to be one of the most difficult conversations amongst couples. Listen in and learn how to deal with physical intimacy issues in your relationships.Follow @askanitaastley on Instagram and YouTube and learn to build healthy relationships with from the inside out.#askanitaastley #relationships #marriage #emotionalintimacy #emotions #relationships #intimacy #counseling #couplegoals #relationshipgoals #couplesadvice #couplestherapy #family therapy #friendship #love #trueintimacy #iloveyou #psychotherapy #psychology #selfimprovementdaily #instalive #instathursday #helpingothers #healthyrelationshipsweek #intimacycoach #intimacyissues #anxiety #lonliness #depression #dating #single
We all long for “Emotional Intimacy” in our relationships, however nurturing and developing EI is a struggle for many people. Listen to this session of “Ask Anita Astley” and learn to nurture and develop EI by following some basic steps! Listen to this Q & A about EI.Follow @askanitaastley on Instagram and YouTube and learn to build healthy relationships with from the inside out.•#askanitaastley #relationships #marriage #emotionalintimacy #emotions #relationships #intimacy #counseling #couplegoals #relationshipgoals #couplesadvice #couplestherapy #family therapy #friendship #love #trueintimacy #iloveyou #psychotherapy #psychology #selfimprovementdaily #instalive #instathursday #helpingothers #healthyrelationshipsweek #intimacycoach #intimacyissues #anxiety #lonliness #depression #dating #single
We all long for “Emotional Intimacy” in our relationships, however nurturing and developing EI is a struggle for many people. Listen to this session of “Ask Anita Astley” and learn to nurture and develop EI by following some basic steps! •Follow @askanitaastley on Instagram and YouTube and learn to build healthy relationships with from the inside out.•#askanitaastley #relationships #marriage #emotionalintimacy #emotions #relationships #intimacy #counseling #couplegoals #relationshipgoals #couplesadvice #couplestherapy #family therapy #friendship #love #trueintimacy #iloveyou #psychotherapy #psychology #selfimprovementdaily #instalive #instathursday #helpingothers #healthyrelationshipsweek #intimacycoach #intimacyissues #anxiety #lonliness #depression #dating #single
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