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Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch

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Family Dynamics
Mental Health
Parenting
Relationships
Divorce
Marriage
Emotional Health
Anxiety
Infidelity
Grief
Blended Families
Communication
Personal Growth
Emotional Healing
Childhood Trauma
Covid-19
Alcoholism
Sibling Relationships
Emotional Well-Being

I’m Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone. And I’m Guy Winch, author of Emotional First Aid. We’re both advice columnists, TED speakers, and of course therapists in clinical practice who want to bring the lessons of the therapy room outside the therapy room… to all of you. Each week on DEAR THERAPISTS, we invite you to be a fly-on-the-wall in these personal, raw, transformative... more

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Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Wendy, who wonders whether a childhood friendship is worth saving after some conflict. We help her to move out of her comfort zone and tendency toward avoidance by opening up some difficult conve... more

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week our theme is family struggles and we’re catching up with Molly, Lenny, Christine, and Shannon from Season 1. We’ll hear how they’ve moved forward in their challenging family dynamics since our original sessions--and h... more

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Emma, who wants to break her pattern of being drawn to older, unavailable men. We help her to see how her fear of rejection and loss after her father’s death serves to keep her safe but actually ... more

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in a mother-daughter couples session with Carol and Michelle, who have a long history of tension in their relationship. We help them explore the deeper issues underlying Carol’s sense of having done her best for... more

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Stacey Abrams
Best-selling author and political leader known for her romance novels under the pen name Selena Montgomery
Episode: BONUS: More Happier: Talking Romance Writing with Stacey Abrams and Lori Gottlieb
Lori Gottlieb
Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author
Co-host of the Dear Therapists podcast
Episode: BONUS: More Happier: Talking Romance Writing with Stacey Abrams and Lori Gottlieb
Ben Bernstein
Therapist in training and guest on the episode.
Episode: Encore: S03 Ep. 21 - We Discuss Becca & Jake

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Guy Winch
Host and author, with a focus on emotional health and practical psychology.
Lori Gottlieb
Host and author, with expertise in therapy and relationship guidance.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • Whoa there Dear Therapists

    Listening to the episode with Emma and her attraction to older men, I was not surprised that Emma did not follow up with the therapists. The “advice” given by Lori included the words “force” and “make you”. This is not advice, this is taking someone’s autonomy away by assuming you know better than them what they need, as well as being belittling. As a trained practitioner I was actually horrified by this, and since Guy and Lori did not understand why Emma ghosted them, I would suggest they consi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    J.Bee.xox
    United States19 days ago
  • Excellent for self-reflection!

    My only qualm is that there are not more episodes. I love how nearly every episode there is something useful I can use in my life! Thank you for such an incredible tool!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rstert
    United States22 days ago
  • Everyone will benefits from this!

    Lori & Guy are amazing therapists who can immediately narrow in on 1-3 messages the patient needs to hear during their one, brief session. They’re gentle with their messaging when speaking about hard truths. In every episode I learn something new about myself or challenges in my life. It also validates the work I’ve done previous in therapy. What a gift!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Putty Tatt
    United Statesa month ago
  • Insightful

    I really like this podcast. I find Guy and Lori’s insights, advice, and empathy helpful to the people they talk to, as well as to me as a listener. I am amazed at how much insight I get from the podcast that I can apply to my own life, even when the person they are focusing on in that episode is very different from me. It is a great way to be a fly on the wall for therapy sessions as well as get ideas that you can use yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Relatable & Useful
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent

    Insightful. Both therapists have a kind manner to them. I think given that they have one episode to help someone, they move much faster than a regular therapist would normally move- but it’s on target and works!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebelry65
    United States2 months ago

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Some listeners feel the cadence and pacing work best when new content is available, with occasional critique about repeats or pacing when episodes are not new.
Many tune in for actionable relationship insights and clear, respectful guidance.

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BONUS: Since You Asked: Is a Flakey Friend Worth Keeping? Plus: Badly Behaved Kids!
Q: Should Nick talk to his friend about his feelings?
Yes, it's worth mentioning how he feels when plans are canceled, but he shouldn't expect significant change.
BONUS: More Happier: Talking Romance Writing with Stacey Abrams and Lori Gottlieb
Q: Do you think that reading romance novels makes people more loving?
Yes, especially when the characters feel authentic and have earned their joy, it can influence readers positively.
BONUS: More Happier: Talking Romance Writing with Stacey Abrams and Lori Gottlieb
Q: Do you think people give priority to their romantic relationships these days?
Overall, people aren't prioritizing romance as much as they could, which is reflected in the rise of romance literature.
BONUS: More Happier: Talking Romance Writing with Stacey Abrams and Lori Gottlieb
Q: What do you think are some of the major misconceptions about romance that people have these days?
Many believe romance needs to be grand, but the reality is that small gestures often hold more intimacy and meaning.
Encore: S02 Ep. 20 - Doug's Fear of Intimacy
Q: How do you feel about being vulnerable in your relationship with Lucas?
Doug expresses fear of being a burden based on past experiences but recognizes the importance of sharing his feelings.

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What is Dear Therapists about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two therapists guide real people through raw relationship, family, and personal-growth challenges, offering concrete, actionable guidance and then checking back to see how outcomes unfold. Episodes span infidelity, chronic illness within marriages, divorce, parenting, sibling dynamics, and navigating identity and trauma, all framed around practical strategies that listeners can apply to their own lives. A standout element is the transparent, step-by-step therapy-style conversations that blend empathy with clear takeaways, plus occasional appearances by well-known figures who discuss emotional health and relationships. This mix makes it valuable for listeners seeking relatable, evidence-informed relationship advice and self-improvement insig... more

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