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I am joined by Veronica Cisneros, marriage and family therapist for an incredible episode. Together, we discuss how learning more about ourselves and our desire to be in control as women can help us also how to prevent conflict and divorce in our marriages the longer we are in them. This is not just an episode for married women, we also tackle how to make yourself a priority when you have spent years putting everyone first. Veronica is a licensed therapist specialized in women and couples. She is the founder of Empowered and Unapologetic, a community that helps women create the best version of themselves and thus saving their marriage. No woman should ever have to suffer in silence or hit rock bottom before she decides to live differently. You can find more about Veronica on her website, empoweredandunapologetic.com. She also hosts a podcast https://empoweredandunapologetic.com/podcasts/ and can be found everywhere on social media @empoweredandunapologetic and on Clubhouse @empoweredvero

Midlife is complicated as it is, with all its aspects. But what if suddenly you’re faced with the reality that your long lost biological family reaches out to you after so long? Cat Powell is a listener of the show who reached out to me because she wanted to share her story and raise awareness of the work there still is to be done with adoption laws and regulations. Cat’s story is amazing and I hope it helps you in your specific context. Cat is a Portland, Oregon based artist and writer with work that has been exhibited in several galleries up and down the west coast. In addition, she’s been featured in art and literary publications like Jam Magazine and Five:2:One. Drawing inspiration from her own experiences as a Korean American woman and mother, Cat shares her journey in her own visual love language for others to explore, celebrate with, and connect. Her latest artwork, “Church,” an illustration about believing in one’s self, was recently published in the digital magazine, Artfest. You can follow Cat on her personal Instagram page @GoddingCat and also her doodle page @RayetheCat.

Welcome back to a new episode where for the first time ever in my life, I’m talking to a Financial Therapist. Up until a few months ago I didn’t even know they existed! Back in Season 1 we had Jenn Uhen on the show talking about finances in midlife and I asked her to connect me to a Financial Therapist - that’s how I found Wendy Wright. We all know there’s a psychological aspect to money, but not many of us are aware of that in everyday life. Wendy is here to talk about emotions, our childhood background and how it all affects our financial decisions NOW. Wendy Wright specializes in the emerging field of Financial Therapy as a Certified Financial Recovery Counselor and is Licensed Therapist. She is also a member of the Financial Therapy Association, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Financial Recovery Counselor based in Denver, but is available anywhere virtually thanks to the use of telehealth! You can find Wendy at wendywrightcouseling.com and contact her at wendy@wendywrightcounseling.com Tracking your finances with thoughts and feelings - https://wendywrightcounseling.com/5-days-financial-clarity/ The book mentioned in the episode, The Art of Money by Bari Tessler: https://amzn.to/3uEOFsn

I have started a new series called "Doryn & Friends"! Many of you have requested to hear from real women, real stories and real experiences in our 40s.I’m joined by a new friend of mine, Juliet Hahn. I met Juliet on Clubhouse and we had instant chemistry. You are really going to laugh with this one! Juliet inspired a whole episode on our show, with Dr. Elizabeth Kavaler, by sending me this YouTube video https://youtu.be/GhrBeWvdReY...this should show you what you're in for. I was also a guest on her podcast recently and we had an amazing time together https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/doryn-wallach-podcast-host-creator-entrepreneur/id1488171559?i=1000516107081. This episode is a bit different, because it was a free-flowing conversation, but I am sure that if you tune in and listen, you will definitely have a lot of fun and learn something too. Juliet is a health and fitness coach and she helps women beyond just their health and fitness. She now offers a workshop called Your Next Stop that empowers people to find their creative passion and turn it into a business. She also has her own podcast, called Your Next Stop https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-next-stop-with-juliet-hahn/id1488171559 Your Next Stop Workshop is a compact course that can be completed in one week! Juliet will help you follow your creative passion and turn it into a money making business. She will share what she has learned on her journey through this interactive workshop. She will get you thinking, creating, working hard and holding yourself accountable. Find out more here: https://www.iamjuliethahn.com/offers/q2EwUJMJ/checkout You can find more about Juliet on her website, iamjuliethahn.com or using her handle @iamjuliethahn or on Clubhouse @fulfilling.

What a way to kick off our new season with a HOT topic! I am thrilled to be joined today by Celeste Hirschman and Danielle Harel. Sex is an important part of life but it can sometimes be tricky to keep things fresh when you reach a certain point. Celeste & Danielle are here to talk to us all about communication, relationships, sex and specific things you can do to work on these aspects in your relationships. Celeste & Danielle are sex therapists, who believe there is no right way to be sexual or have a relationship. They created the Somatica Method of Sex Therapy and Relationship Coaching that is experiential, practical, and effective. Sexual expression and communication skills can be learned and we offer step by step experiential practices so you can incorporate these new skills into your life. You can find Celeste & Danielle at celesteanddanielle.com, where you can learn more about what they do, as well as find their books and work with them. Also, if you are interested in becoming a sex therapist, you can find more information on their website.

I am beyond excited to be joined by Kim & Penn Holderness in this episode on marriage and lessons they have learned. Why should you listen to them talk about marriage?. Because they are REAL, they don't pretend to be experts, they have put the time in and are still doing the work. I have listened to every one of their podcasts and seen most of their silly YouTube videos and I just adore them and you will too if you don't already. In this episode they discuss what they have learned, how they have gotten through their ups and downs, Kim's anxiety and OCD and Penn’s ADHD, the ‘I love you’ finger, pet peeves, communication and many more stories from their journey as a family. We also discuss their new book, Everybody Fights (which you should run to get or get the AUDIBLE because it's pretty much a super long podcast they way they do it and it's GREAT.) https://amzn.to/2R4S7NV In 2013, Penn and Kim hit publish on “XMAS Jammies” – a seemingly innocent video Christmas Card intended for their immediate family. Overnight, their video went viral on YouTube and they’ve been making goofy videos with their family ever since. Their family also continues to be one of the most sought-after content creators for family brands. Today, they own their own company, Holderness Family Productions, where Kim is Chief Executive Officer and Penn is Chief Creative Officer. As well as creating content for their channels, they also work alongside brands and agencies to shape product launches and marketing campaigns. Their book about improving communication in a marriage was released March 30, 2021. You can find them at https://theholdernessfamily.com/ and you can get their book at https://amzn.to/2R4S7NV This episode will be available on April 10, 2021.

In this episode we touch on a topic that’s been requested by some of our listeners - how to manage the relationship with your teen kids during the pandemic. Dr. Regine Muradian is joining me as we discuss active listening, self-care time, transitioning from a pandemic back to normal life and much more. Dr. Muradian is a licensed clinical psychologist, children’s author, speaker, consultant and mental health advocate. In her clinical practice, she works with children, adolescents, and adults who present with a wide range of emotional stressors. She specializes in Anxiety and is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), ADHD, Depression, Eating Disorders/Body Image and Executive Functioning and Leadership Training. Dr. Muradian is also a specialist in Psychological, Personality and Neuropsychological Assessments. You can find Dr. Muradian’s books on her website at https://www.reginemuradian.com/books

I am joined again by the amazing Dr. Lindsay Gibson, as we dive deeper into emotional immaturity. Last time she joined me, we discussed identifying emotional immaturity and this time we expand more on that and look at practical solutions and steps while in relationships with an emotionally immature person. This episode is not just for marriages, but for any type of relationship. Dr. Gibson holds both a Masters and Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology. She has been a psychotherapist for over thirty years, working in diverse settings such as the Juvenile Court system, community mental health, psychiatric hospitals, group practice, and solo practice. She is also the author of Who You Were Meant to Be, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents. Since its publication in 2015, her second book has been a repeated Amazon #1 bestseller in its category and has been translated into fourteen languages. You can find Dr. Gibson's book on Amazon here: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents ​

We don’t normally talk about this publicly, but I’m certain some of us have experienced the following situations. Not being able to sit through an entire movie, play, or show. Having to take an aisle seat on the air plane. Not being able to do jumping jacks or laughing while staying dry. Having to excuse yourself to use ‘the ladies room’ during meetings. Yes, I am talking about urinary problems and Dr. Elizabeth Kavaler is joining me to share her expertise with us. Dr. Kavaler is the Medical Director of Total Urology Care of NY. She is double board certified in both Urology (men and women) and Urogynecology, also known as Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive surgeon. She is one of the preeminent experts in female urological disorders. You can find her book ‘A Seat on the Aisle, Please!’ on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Seat-Aisle-Please-Essential-Problems/dp/0387955097 If you have any questions or want an appointment with Dr. Kavaler, you can contact her at drkavaler@totalurologycare.com

EPISODE 31 We all know how important discovering our identity is. But what about rediscovering our identity after years and years of believing we were someone else? Lindsay Blount reached out to me a while ago and her story is amazing. From finding out she is a donor child, through searching for her biological father and discovering many siblings she had no idea existed, her story is one of hope. We talk about what our identity is, how much is nature vs. nurture, how we can cope with sudden changes in our beliefs and what we can learn from all this.

EPISODE 30 Welcome back to another episode where, this time, we tackle the issue of sexual dysfunction in women. I feel like we’re not talking about this enough, whereas male sexual dysfunction is a multibillion dollar industry. I’m joined by expert Doctor Anita Clayton as we talk about problems that women might face in their sex life: FOD, GSM, HSDD, FSAD - a lot of acronyms, but they’ll all make sense once you listen. Dr. Anita Clayton’s clinical practice and research interests focus on women’s mental health and sexual dysfunction. She is the David C. Wilson Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, with a secondary appointment as professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology. She is board certified in psychiatry and neurology.

EPISODE 29 How can you go through a renovation and not completely ruin your relationship or marriage? Is it even possible? This topic has been on my mind for quite a while, having recently moved into a new home. I’ll be sharing 5 specific tips that you can apply to your situation in order to maintain your sanity while moving, redecorating or renovating a home. I’m no expert, but I have plenty of experience, both professionally and personally, and I hope you can learn even from my mistakes, as I did.