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Couples & Connections

Cynthia Post, Ph D
Communication
Mental Resilience
Mental Health
Grandparenting
Family Relationships
Boundaries
Social Connections
Aging
Retirement
Friendship
Emotional Well-Being
Empty Nesting
Depression
Relationships
Couples Relationships
Work Identity
Couples
Community Building
Loneliness
Parenting Styles

In Couples & Connections, licensed clinical psychologist Cynthia Post, PhD, discusses a wide range of mental health issues with health journalist Theresa Sullivan Barger. With a focus on relationships of every kind, the long-time therapist offers solutions to challenges faced by couples, families, singles, and individuals. Dr. Post addresses common conflicts that arise between couples, parents and... more

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Some people confuse shyness with introversion, but they’re not the same thing. In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post explains the difference. While introverts recharge by being alone, shy people may wish they were more comf... more

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Post, licensed clinical psychologist, explores the growing trend in families for people to cut off all contact with a relative. She discusses when it makes sense to take a pause or break from someone and when a complete b... more

In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses in-law relationships – how to manage expectations, understand cultural and familial differences, and how to cope when boundaries are crossed.

In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses when and how to introduce your significant other to your children and when and how to introduce your significant other’s children to your children. She addresses how to preser... more

Your siblings know how to push your buttons because they installed them. Does that ring true to you? If so, there’s a reason for that. In this episode on siblings, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post explores what makes the sibling relati... more

What do you need to know before you start dating? And once you do, what are the red and green flags to look for in a potential partner? In this second part of the dating episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post answers those questions... more

This is the first in a series of podcasts on dating. We’re starting with some foundational questions about dating, determining whether you’re ready for dating, and discerning what you’re looking for through dating.

In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Post talks about what it means to be connected to others, including how individuals’ needs for connectedness differ. She explains the difference between loneliness and feeling disconnected. She addresses how to build and ... more

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Dr. Cynthia Post
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PhD, Clinical Psychologist
Episode: Modern Grandparenting - part 1
Cynthia Post
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Dr. Cynthia Post, PhD
Episode: Loneliness

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Cynthia Post
Clinical psychologist providing expert insight on relationships, therapy, and mental health.
Bernie Lucas
Co-host offering conversational balance and experiential insights into relationships and family dynamics.

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Modern Grandparenting - part 1
Q: What are effective ways for parents and grandparents to communicate about boundaries and expectations?
Have ongoing, flexible conversations, acknowledge your child's authority, and address issues promptly with a focus on the child's best interests rather than on getting approval for every choice.
Modern Grandparenting - part 1
Q: How should grandparents navigate differences in parenting styles without causing conflict?
Listen with curiosity, seek understanding, and avoid being defensive; offer support and be willing to adapt, while respecting boundaries and inviting rather than imposing involvement.
Modern Grandparenting - part 1
Q: Could you talk about how the role of grandparents has evolved in modern families?
Grandparents have shifted from being mostly background supporters to active, hands-on participants in childcare and daily life, especially when parents work or live near them, and they often provide emotional warmth and enrichment to grandchildren.
Loneliness
Q: Today, we are talking about loneliness. I just want to start by saying the US Surgeon General a couple of years ago said that the United States had a low loneliness epidemic. So I wonder why do you think that is and what can we do about it?
We discussed how people are very isolated due to factors like changes in work patterns, technology, and reduced community activities; loneliness is not simply about being alone, but about the mismatch between desired social connection and actual connection, and steps like rebuilding social networks, engaging in shared activities, and leveraging community resources can help.
Dating - part 2
Q: What would you advise them in terms of, how do you know to trust your feelings?
If you feel relaxed and authentic with someone, you're likely onto something real; otherwise consider whether nerves, not yet comfort, is driving your sense of connection.

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A show centered on mental health, relationships, and everyday life transitions through conversations between a clinical psychologist and a health journalist. Episodes frequently tackle how couples communicate, navigate parenting and extended family dynamics, and manage aging, retirement, and personal meaning. Practical guidance on selecting therapists, fostering healthy boundaries, and maintaining connection across friendships and family sits alongside empathetic explorations of grief, loneliness, and life transitions. Notable strengths include a consistent emphasis on evidence-based approaches, real-life anecdotes from long-running interviews, and a warm, solutions-oriented tone that helps both couples and individuals improve their emotion... more

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