In this Roundtable discussion, we explore the role of romance in fiction and real life. Author and political leader Stacey Abrams explains how she weaves it into her suspense novels by focusing on authentic human connection, while therapist Lori Gottlieb brings her perspective on love off the page. Together, we look at how romance is imagined, experienced, and sustained today.

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Stacey Abrams
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Gretchen Rubin

In this Roundtable discussion, we explore the role of romance in fiction and real life. Author and political leader Stacey Abrams explains how she weaves it into her suspense novels by focusing on authentic human connection, while therapist Lori Gottlieb brings her perspective on love off the page. Together, we look at how romance is imagined, experienced, and sustained today.
Resources &amp; links related to this episode:
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<li><a href="https://www.staceyabrams.com/">Stacey Abrams</a></li>
<li><a href="https://lorigottlieb.com/">Lori Gottlieb</a></li>
<li><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/">Gretchen Rubin</a></li>
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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 sessions with everyday people and then hear what happens when we give concrete, actionable advice and have them report back to let us know how things went after the session ended. We’re sharing these real sessions because we believe that everyone can benefit from hearing how people just like them get through their struggles and grow and change. So sit back and come into the therapy room with us… and prepare to learn a lot about yourself in the process.

I&rsquo;m Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone. And I&rsquo;m Guy Winch, author of Emotional First Aid. We&rsquo;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&hellip; to all of you. Each week on DEAR THERAPISTS, we invite you to be a fly-on-the-wall in these personal, raw, transformative sessions with everyday people and then hear what happens when we give concrete, actionable advice and have them report back to let us know how things went after the session ended. We&rsquo;re sharing these real sessions because we believe that everyone can benefit from hearing how people just like them get through their struggles and grow and change. So sit back and come into the therapy room with us&hellip; and prepare to learn a lot about yourself in the process.

Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch

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 sessions with everyday people and then hear what happens when we give concrete, actionable advice and have them report back to let us know how things went after the session ended. We’re sharing these real sessions because we believe that everyone can benefit from hearing how people just like them get through their struggles and grow and change. So sit back and come into the therapy room with us… and prepare to learn a lot about yourself in the process.

BONUS: More Happier: Talking Romance Writing with Stacey Abrams and Lori Gottlieb 

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This week we’re in session with Adam, who struggles to trust himself and set boundaries in his relationships. We help him to see how his avoidance is related to unprocessed grief from his childhood and then take steps toward a new path forward.

 

If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at LoriAndGuy@iHeartMedia.com.

 

Follow us both online:

 

LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author

 

GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch

 

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

 

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This week we&rsquo;re in session with Adam, who struggles to trust himself and set boundaries in his relationships. We help him to see how his avoidance is related to unprocessed grief from his childhood and then take steps toward a new path forward.
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If you have a dilemma you&rsquo;d like to discuss with us&mdash;big or small&mdash;email us at LoriAndGuy@iHeartMedia.com.
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Follow us both online:
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LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author
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GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch
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Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Encore: S03 Ep 1 - Adam’s Cheating Boyfriend

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Hey, Fellow Travelers. We wrap up Season 2 with a beautiful session with Doug, who is finally in a healthy, loving relationship after the breakup of a long-term relationship that left some emotional scars. We help him to understand why intimacy is so scary for him, the impact his earlier romantic relationship had on him, and how he can be vulnerable in his current relationship in order to feel safe and cared for. 




And some exciting news! By posting reviews, sharing episodes, and telling friends about our podcast, YOU made it possible for us to bring you a brand-new season of sessions! If you’d like to apply to be on the show in Season 3, email loriandguy@iheartmedia.com.




And if you missed ANY episodes in Seasons 1 or 2, now’s the time to catch up… or listen again and learn something new! 




Follow us both online:

LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author

GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Hey, Fellow Travelers. We wrap up Season 2 with a beautiful session with Doug, who is finally in a healthy, loving relationship after the breakup of a long-term relationship that left some emotional scars. We help him to understand why intimacy is so scary for him, the impact his earlier romantic relationship had on him, and how he can be vulnerable in his current relationship in order to feel safe and cared for.  And some exciting news! By posting reviews, sharing episodes, and telling friends about our podcast, YOU made it possible for us to bring you a brand-new season of sessions! If you’d like to apply to be on the show in Season 3, email <a href="mailto:loriandguy@iheartmedia.com">loriandguy@iheartmedia.com</a>. And if you missed ANY episodes in Seasons 1 or 2, now’s the time to catch up… or listen again and learn something new!  Follow us both online:LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_authorGuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy WinchLearn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Encore: S02 Ep 20 - Doug's Fear of Intimacy

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Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Zoey, whose resentment of her financially successful brother threatens to tear their relationship apart. We explore the impact of their difficult childhood on their relationship as adults, and the meaning that money has taken on given their history.




If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at LoriAndGuy@iHeartMedia.com.




Follow us both online:

LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_author

GuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy Winch

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Hey, Fellow Travelers. This week we’re in session with Zoey, whose resentment of her financially successful brother threatens to tear their relationship apart. We explore the impact of their difficult childhood on their relationship as adults, and the meaning that money has taken on given their history. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss with us—big or small—email us at LoriAndGuy@iHeartMedia.com. Follow us both online:LoriGottlieb.com and on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1 and Instagram @lorigottlieb_authorGuyWinch.com and on Twitter @GuyWinch and Instagram @Guy WinchLearn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Encore: S02 Ep 19 - Zoey’s Wealthy Brother

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BONUS: More Happier: Talking Romance Writing with Stacey Abrams and Lori Gottlieb

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