In episode 3 of In These Shoes, we interview Dawn Callahan, owner of Bags Plus Some and board member of AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse). For Dawn, racism was a fact of life that her parents prepared her since she was a child and a factor in her name selection. Dawn shares how prejudice is a daily encounter and how it impacts her thoughts and actions. Watch the YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/dBJQQ4xBlZo Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships. Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Dr. William July, a licensed clinical psychologist in Houston, shares his experiences with racism in this second episode of In These Shoes. Dr. July, a former cop, shares how his terrifying teenage experience with the police prompted him to become an officer and what it was like to grow up as a black child in the 60's. Dr. July explains how anticipating prejudice leads him to live strategically daily even still today. Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/J84Nc-cMCNk In These Shoes is a podcast sharing experiences with racism from the black community in an effort to create awareness that racism still exists today. Together, through listening and understanding, we can make a difference. Find all our episodes on SoundCloud and YouTube: http://soundcloud.com/mary-jo-rapini https://youtube.com/mjrapini Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

***Warning: Contains the use of a racist slur during the retelling of Chris' experience with racism.*** In the first episode of In These Shoes, we interview Chris Boykins, the founder of Glory Fitness and the Boykins Youth Foundation. Chris shares his first experience with racism at age 9 on the baseball field and his everyday encounters even still today. Chris, a former college roommate of George Floyd, also shares his thoughts about modern racism and how we can make a change. Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships. In These Shoes is a podcast sharing experiences with racism from the black community in an effort to create awareness that racism still exists today. Together, through listening and understanding, we can make a difference. Find all our episodes on SoundCloud and YouTube: http://soundcloud.com/mary-jo-rapini https://youtube.com/mjrapini Follow Mary Jo Rapini on social media: http://www.maryjorapini.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Have you ever been on a date with someone who suddenly starts showering you with compliments and gifts? They don’t even seem to know much about you but quickly tell you they are in love with you and make you feel incredibly special. Today on Reaction Reset, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses a dangerous manipulative behavior called love bombing and how you can recognize it. Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/F7t-DG4bLNI Download my PDF activities for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com/reactionreset Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships. Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

There’s something thrilling and attractive about someone we can't have. Sometimes we convince ourselves if we could have them, we would be happy. Whether it’s your boss, your best friend’s ex, or someone's spouse, today on Reaction Reset, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses why we fantasize about someone we shouldn't and how to stop it. Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/UgBe7udEAIY Looking for more help? Download my PDF activities on my website! http://www.maryjorapini.com/reactionreset Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships. Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Honesty is always the best policy, but volunteering information that will upset your partner or hurt their feelings is often better left unsaid. Before you share something with your partner, it’s important to consider whether this information will strengthen or grow the relationship. Today on Reaction Reset, I’m sharing my list of 5 things better left unsaid in a relationship. Watch the YouTube version: Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships. Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships. Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

If you’re feeling more irritable lately or arguing with your partner more, you may be experiencing depression. The signs of depression are often hidden and become more likely with passing years due to changes with brain chemistry and aging. Today on Reaction Reset, we’re talking about subtle signs of depression. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VQBiqIm0QXA Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships. Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

This week, we interviewed Dawn Callahan, a domestic violence survivor and board member of AVDA - a nonprofit organization that supports domestic abuse victims. Please join us for Dawn's incredible story, starting from when she realized she was in an abusive relationship to how she escaped and recovered. Interviewer Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/TyuqTAco7yo Domestic Abuse Resources: Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA): https://avda-tx.org/ Love is Respect (for teens): https://www.loveisrespect.org/ National Domestic Abuse Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ Women's Shelters (nationwide directory): https://www.womenshelters.org/ Want to learn more about relationship abuse? Find more of my videos below: Signs of Emotional Abuse: https://youtu.be/EyCvuNJ-bQQ Escaping Brainwashing and other Emotional Abuse: https://youtu.be/4mMSckwA-Zo 7 Tactics of Brainwashing Abusers: https://youtu.be/FlZTSTVRulI 5 Signs of a Dangerously Dysfunctional Relationship: https://youtu.be/vaaA5fgSKOU Dating a Sexual Assault Survivor: https://youtu.be/zAKxSk9OIF0 Trauma-Bonding: Why Abusive Partners are Difficult to Let Go: https://youtu.be/VWYS0tZBA1g Trying to escape emotional abuse? Download my PDF activity: http://www.maryjorapini.com/product-page/escaping-emotional-abuse Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Have you grown so distant from your partner that sex seems awkward? You’re not alone. Over time, couples often grow distant physically and became involved with their kids, personal interests, and work, and then stop having sex. Today on Reaction Reset, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses how to start talking about sex with your partner. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4yUuYb-crSw Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships. Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

When you marry someone, you share your lives through the good and bad times, and this is what gives marriage it’s incredible depth and meaning. You're in a position of powerful and unique influence that can either build your partner up or tear them down. Today on Reaction Reset, I'm sharing 7 crucial times your spouse needs your love, care, and attention. Watch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/ZU3tdBkQGGg Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships. Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini