Inviting a Reluctant Partner Into Relationship Work

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A Sacred Pause: What Happens Next After 4 Years of Relationship Conversations

With 215 episodes of Reimagining Love under her belt, Dr. Alexandra is announcing a pause of the podcast. In this episode, she shares why she made this decision, what’s happening in this transition (which is NOT an ending!), and the invaluable lessons she’s learned from you, the ...  Show more

What If It’s Not “Settling”? Reimagining Acceptance

This solo episode is going to explore a fear that many of us carry inside our intimate relationships but rarely say out loud: the fear of settling. What is it? Where does it come from? And most importantly, what does it cost us? Dr. Alexandra will offer you a reframe that is both ...  Show more

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