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Show Notes
For each episode of the Better Relationships Through Research podcast, the show notes below will help you jump to the part of the conversation that interests you most or find links to resources mentioned by our guests.
Episode Title: Addressing BIPOC Infidelity with Dr. Vagdevi V. Meunier, PsyD
Guest Expert: Dr. Vagdevi V. Meunier
Overview: In this episode, we delve deep into the complexities of infidelity within BIPOC relationships and how cultural dynamics shape therapeutic practices. Join host Daniel Dashnaw and special guest Dr. Vagdevi Meunier as they explore the Ecological Couples System Diagram (ECSD), a groundbreaking framework that integrates cultural sensitivity with the Gottman Method to better understand and treat infidelity in BIPOC couples.
Episode Title: Exploring Infidelity in American Culture
Overview: In this insightful episode of the Better Relationships Through Research podcast, host Daniel Dashnaw delves into the complex and often controversial topic of infidelity in American culture. Drawing from various examples in popular media, Daniel explores how cultural tropes around infidelity have evolved and their impact on societal attitudes and personal relationships.
Episode Title: Mona Kay of Neurodiverse Love
Guest Expert: Mona Kay
Overview: Join Daniel Dashnaw and Mona Kay on a journey through the intricate landscapes of monotropism, a cognitive process of neurodiverse humans which sometimes challenges a neurotypical partner.
In this episode, we delve into the challenges and nuances faced by those whose minds tend to focus intensely on a single interest or task for long periods, often making transitions daunting.
Episode Title: Parenting, Resilience, and Emotional Connection: A Conversation with Erica Komisar
Overview: In this episode, host Daniel Dashnaw speaks with psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author Erica Komisar about the critical role of emotional presence in the early years of child development and the rising challenges of adolescent anxiety in today’s world. Erica shares practical, research-backed strategies for parents to foster healthy attachment, recognize anxiety, and build resilience in their children.
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Have ideas for future episodes? We’d love to hear from you!
We welcome all suggestions for topics you'd like to see covered on the Better Relationships Through Research Podcast. Whether it's an author of a book you're reading on relationships, a therapist you admire, or even your own experiences—we're here to listen!
We’re interested in connecting with real-world relationship experts and those navigating the challenges and rewards of neurodiverse relationships. Alongside published authors and specialists, we also love to feature everyday individuals and couples who are open to sharing their journeys so we can all learn and grow together.