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On this episode, we analyze the relationship between Emily (Taylor Russell) and Luke (Lucas Hedges) in the A24 film Waves.

Topics covered include forgiveness, emotional vulnerability, and healing from grief. Content warning: this episode contains mature themes. Listener discretion is advised.

On this episode, we analyze the relationship between Tyler (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) and Alexis (Alexa Demie) in the A24 film Waves.

Topics covered include toxic masculinity, the cycle of abuse, and teen pregnancy. Content warning: this episode contains mature themes. Listener discretion is advised.

On this Holiday Special episode, we do a speed analysis of each relationship featured in the film Love Actually.

Topics covered include long term love and infidelity (Karen and Harry), unrequited love (Mark and Juliet), love across languages (Jamie and Aurelia), love despite status (David and Natalie), missed opportunity love (Sarah and Karl), unexpected love (John and Judy), platonic love (Billy Mack and Joe), step father-son love (Daniel and Sam), and young love (Joanna and Sam).

On this episode, we analyze the relationship between Julia (Lucía Uribe) and Ruy (Flavio Medina) in the Netflix Original series Todo va a Estar Bien (Everything Will Be Fine).

Topics covered include machismo/toxic masculinity, co-parenting after separation, and alternative forms of relationships. Featuring special guest Marlen, our bilingual counselor at Catalyst.

On this episode, we analyze the relationship between Celeste (Nicole Kidman) and Perry (Alexander Skarsgård) in Season 1 of Big Little Lies, an HBO series based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling book. Topics covered include the cycle of abuse, barriers to leaving, and healing after abuse. Content warning: this episode contains mature themes including domestic violence and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

On this bonus episode, Sarah interviews Gloria Wetterstrom, MS, LMFT on her perspective of the couple Denise (Lena Waithe) and Alicia (Naomi Ackie), from Moments in Love, Season 3 of the Netflix series Master of None.