Today, we welcome Ashley Marie Eckstein, couples therapist and 500 hr Registered Yoga Teacher. Bridging her expertise with yoga and relationships, Ashley Marie guides individuals and partners through a physical experience that integrates play, gentle touch, and intimacy into their relationship. Today we talk about what therapeutic yoga IS, and how Ashley Marie has used this integrative practice in her own life and those of her clients to promote health, wellness, and relational connection. You can learn more about Ashley Marie's yoga services on our website!

Today, Liz comes back to you solo for an episode about identifying and honoring your needs (and how to define what your needs even are) and making decisions amidst uncertainty. Our world is certainly being faced with difficult and trying times. Perhaps you and those closest to you feel it, too. Liz brings normalization to the different ways we may process grief and pain, and hones in on healthy practices we can engage in to prioritize our personal and relational wellness. Please note this TW for today's episode, as Liz's discussion about the recent shooting in Allen, Texas last week may be activating for some.

Today, Liz comes to you flying solo to talk about why making relationships a part of your wellness plan is not just a "nice to have" but a necessity. In our modern world, the wellness industry brings so many opportunities for where to invest your time and money so as to live your best life and be your best self. But really, what is it all worth if your relationships aren't at the top of the list? Liz talks about how relationships offer the capacity to improve your health, your sense of self, and are worth investing in for the long haul. Listen in and join the conversation!

Today, Dr. Taylor Dyson, LMFT Associate, couples and family therapist joins us to discuss a relevant topic that so many millennials seek to cultivate in adulthood: friendships. Through the transitions of adulting and progressing into new eras of life, having solid friendships is something most people want, yet often struggle to find and maintain in the modern age. Taylor talks us through the relevance of finding friendships that nurture you through all seasons of life, challenges that may come with maintaining friendships during busy seasons, and how we can use the art of intentionality and self-reflection to be healthy in our friendships to others. Listen in!

Money, money, money! It's one of the top reasons couples split, and one of the primary subject areas we hear about in therapy. Today, Kayla Sammons, couples therapist with over a decade of professional experience in corporate finance talks with Liz about the origins of our money stories, the importance of creating healthy space in your relationship to discuss money, and how to navigate when you're not on the same page about finances. Kayla brings a unique and impactful perspective to this conversation. Enjoy!

Today's episode is RELEVANT. So many clients and listeners are curious today about therapy or a means of self discovery and growth. Today, April Henry, couples therapist and coach for millennial women, speaks about the differences between therapy and coaching, and how you can determine which path may be the most beneficial for you. April also takes us deeper into a conversation about the origins of our self worth. We discuss the ways we learn to esteem ourselves through life and how even the most seemingly successful adults can struggle internally with low self worth and identity. You won't want to miss this conversation; be sure to share with someone who may need to hear this!

The MLC Podcast is BACK! We are entering 2023 with an episode on an incredible topic: vulnerability. Ashley Marie Eckstein, LMFT Associate, couples therapist and colleague on the MLC team joins us today to discuss her own journey leaning into vulnerability. Through some of life's greatest challenges and adverse experiences, vulnerability often comes knocking as an opportunity to grow, heal, and expand ourselves as we move forward. In relationships, this often shows up as an invitation to strengthen a relational bond. Ashley Marie brings powerful insight to this conversation today...we hope you enjoy!

For any of those parents to littles, or parents and couples navigating the wild world of prenatal and postpartum development, this episode is for you! Join us for this great crossover episode with Meg Duke, LCSW and host of the "Let's Discuss" Podcast as we talk about the seasons of growth and clashing of parental opinions that comes with having kiddos. We keep it real today and hope you enjoy some nuggets of inspiration and encouragement from today's episode.

We're baaaaack! Join us as we wrap up 2021 with a couple of great conversations. Today, Liz chats with Lindsey Peterson of The Responsive Women. As a therapist and coach, her sweet spot is in helping the doers and overachievers pause, step back, and evaluate how to live from a place of responsiveness rather than reactivity. Join us as we nerd out over brain facts, and walk through some practical ways to prioritize health during this season.

Today, Liz brings you some real talk about five qualities she sees healthy couples display. Healthy relationships take a combination of personal accountability and collaboration with each other to be successful. Listen in as Liz breaks down five of the BEST qualities, and how we can start taking action now to implement these dynamics into our partnership and other relationships.  Note: If you're interested, listen to Liz's previous episode from the podcast: Five Things Unhealthy Couples Do