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Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is a psychologist, author, podcaster and founder of Afterglow- an online course that teaches women to thrive after divorce. She has been featured on Huff Post, NBC, Women's Health, Good Housekeeping and WSJ to name a few. You can find her podcast, book, courses and more at www.drelizabethcohen.com In this episode, she shares: - What it's like to be dating or married to a high functioning addict - Living in a society that glamourizes recreational cocaine, alcohol, and sex addictions - How to control your partner's addiction [hint: you can't] - Understanding why you ended up in a relationship with an addict in the first place www.youwhatpodcast.com hello@youwhatpodcast.com

Nyx Moran is a queer and non-binary licensed New York State mental health counselor, clinical supervisor, educator and consultant on anti-oppression, mental health, gender/sexuality, and LGBTQIA+ issues as well as a former sex worker, who practices ENM themself.   In this episode, Nyx shares: - Their personal experience practicing non-monogamy, relational anarchy and if happily ever after always has to be forever   - Boundaries - how to set them up, what happens when they're violated and what the dissolution of non-monogamous relationships look like   - We chat about intimacy, sexuality, jealousy and compersion in non-monogamous relationships   For more about Nyx visit: www.nicholasmoranlmhc.com   www.youwhatpodcast.com hello@youwhatpodcast.com  

Mrunalini Deshmukh is one of India's top divorce lawyers, specializing in matrimonial and family law and practices civil law at Mumbai High Court & the Supreme Court of India. She and her associates have handled some of the most high-profile cases in the country.  She is also the author of Your Guide to Getting A Divorce available on amazon You can listen to her TED talk 5 Ways to Prevent Divorce  on YouTube In this episode, she shares: - Trends over the last 20 years in Indian divorces - Arranged marraiges vs. love marraiges filing for divorce - Broader socio-cultural context in which Indian divorce laws were made For more, visit www.youwhatpodcast.com hello@youwhatpodcast.com

Richa Ekka is a breathwork facilitator specialising in trauma release. She is also a Love, Sex and Relationship Coach who uses somatic experiencing tools to support her clients in completing stress cycles stored in the body from traumatic events. In this episode, Richa shares: - How trauma is stored in the body - The difference between big 'T' and little 't' trauma and the role our shame plays - Ways of using breathwork and movement to release trauma Learn more about Richa on her website  www.youwhatpodcast.com hello@youwhatpodcast.com    

Aleida Sainz is an immigration attorney, and in this episode she shares: - Resources to help immigrants navigate divorce and common misconceptions about how this affects your status - Things to do before you leave - The various forms of domestic violence and abuse recognized by law For a legal help visit www.lawhelp.org For more information about the power and control wheel click here www.youwhatpodcast.com hello@youwhatpodcast.com

Amanda Clayman is a financial therapist and host of the recurring Death, Sex & Money podcast series Financial Therapy with Amanda Clayman. Her work has been featured in several media outlets such as The Atlantic, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and The TODAY Show, MSNBC, FOX, to name a few. Amanda shares: - Why you and your partner need to be communicating about finances - Whether or not you should have a secret stash if you're in a relationship - Five tenants for a healthy financial dynamic that every couple needs to know Learn more about Amanda at www.amandaclayman.com For more visit www.youwhatpodcast.com Email me at hello@youwhatpodcast.com

Vanessa Reiser is a psychotherapist specializing in narcissistic abuse. She is also a mother, entrepreneur, life coach and domestic violence awareness advocate who ran the entire state of New York in a wedding dress to raise awareness for narcissistic abuse. Vanessa Shares: - What narcissistic abuse is and what a narcissist looks like - Love bombing, trauma bonds, gaslighting and other reasons you might end up dating one - Serious red flags to look out for in relationships with narcissists Learn more about Vanessa at www.tellatherapist.net For more visit www.youwhatpodcast.com  

Sari Cooper is a nationally recognized expert on relationships, sexuality and discussing sexuality with one's partners and children. She's the Director of Center for Love and Sex, a group sex therapy practice in NYC. She is also the Founder of Sex Esteem®, a company devoted to empowering people through sexual coaching, group classes and communication skills. Sari shares: - The consequences of shaming sexuality and pleasure - The difference between men and women's perception of infidelity - The importance of sex esteem and sex education www.youwhatpodcast.com @youwhatpodcast 

Andrea shares: - What to do if you don't like your friend's partner - Red flags a friend can notice - How to help a friend through a divorce www.youwhatpodcast.com hello@youwhatpodcast.com

Brian is a PhD researcher at the University of British Columbia. Brian Watson shares: - How and why marriage was invented - Examples of successful metamours - What we can all learn from non-monogamous relationships   For more visit: www.youwhatpodcast.com Email your stories and questions to hello@youwhatpodcast.com  

James Sexton is a divorce lawyer in New York. He's the author of 'If You're In My Office, It's Already Too Late: A Divorce Lawyer's Guide to Staying Together'. He's a sought after public speaker and has regularly appeared on NBC Sunday Morning, Access Hollywood, The Rachel Ray Show, Nightline, Watch What Happens Live, Good Morning America and been featured in The New York Times, The New York Post, The Guardian UK, Time Magazine, Elle, Glamour, Business Insider and others. James Shares: - The most common reason why people get divorced - How to stay out of his office - What NOT to do if you want to stay in a happy, healthy marriage Access James Sextons's website and book here: www.nycdivorces.com   For more visit: www.youwhatpodcast.com Email your stories and questions to hello@youwhatpodcast.com  

Angelica Shares: - Red flags to watch out for in a new relationship - Why people stay in toxic relationships - Why you might be attracting a toxic relationship and how to break that cycle   Angelica Griegel is a toxic relationship expert and Founder of Break Through- Love Your Life, a coaching program that specializes in helping both men and women break free from dysfunctional and toxic relationships. Access Angelica's website at www.breaththroughloveyourlife.com   For more visit: www.youwhatpodcast.com Email your stories and questions to hello@youwhatpodcast.com

Kanika gives you tips to survive the day you realize you're getting a divorce. She shares: - Survival strategies - Silver linings to focus on - What to expect in your near future   www.youwhatpodcast.com hello@youwhatpodcast.com

you WHAT?!!  is on a mission to let people know that sometimes, divorce needs to be celebrated. Given how common it is, Kanika Issar is rebranding the stigma that surrounds it by bringing informed, positive and relatable voices to an age-old topic as she discuss some of the issues that all relationships face.