RelationFix

Reddit Questions Answered: Part Deux

Join Shana and Ashley for the second installment of Reddit Questions Answered. Reddit is a social media platform where people can talk about almost anything, including relationships. Don't miss this interesting discussion about body image, infidelity, and sex after children in this fun, entertaining, and informative episode. Let's dive in!
Resources:
The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love a book by Sonya Renee Taylor, Ijeoma Oluo, and Ijeoma Oluo
The Anatomy of Trust - Brené Brown
 
Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education
Music: ROA
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BONUS: Love Is Blind: S7:E13 The Reunion! Recap and Review

Join Shana and Ashley in the final installment of their new bonus series as they recap and review the relationships and dynamics of the newest season of Netflix's hottest reality TV show, Love Is Blind! These 29 singles date without seeing each other in person to see if they can form emotional connections BEFORE the physical. This is the Reunion Episode! Ooooo the tea was hot, and the relationships were wild! This was a very interesting look at what happened behind the scenes and what's happened since filming has ended. Come see who's still together, and who has moved on to other adventures. Let's try to answer the question "is love truly blind?" Come find out with us! 
Resources:
Love is Blind: Season 7 Trailer: https://youtu.be/KTKV-RKC7LE
 
Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education
Music: ROA
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BONUS: Love Is Blind S7:E12 Recap and Review

Join Shana and Ashley in the penultimate installment of their new bonus series as they recap and review the relationships and dynamics of the newest season of Netflix's hottest reality TV show, Love Is Blind! These 29 singles date without seeing each other in person to see if they can form emotional connections BEFORE the physical. It's time for the weddings! Let's see who says yes, who says no, and who doesn't make it to the aisle at all! Let's try to answer the question "is love truly blind?" Come find out with us! 
Resources:
Love is Blind: Season 7 Trailer: https://youtu.be/KTKV-RKC7LE
 
Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education
Music: ROA
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I'm Not A Player, I Just Love A Lot: A look at monogamy, polygamy, and polyamory

Come listen to this interesting and spicy conversation about the different ways human beings form intimate relationships. Most of us think about romantic relationships as man meets woman, they fall in love, get married, have 2.5 children, and buy a house. Well, that could be some people's story, but not everyone's. Join Shana and Ashley as they talk about the varied history of monogamy, polygamy, and polyamory in the human world. Would you be willing to try a throuple? Or maybe Kitchen Table Poly? Learn about these concepts and so much more in this episode of RelationFix. Let's dive in!
Resources:
Human Monogamy Has Deep Roots | Scientific American
Polyamory: What It Is, Types, & How It Works
Polyamory vs. Polygamy: 18 Differences, Tips, and More
11 Best Polyamorous Dating Apps - Polyamory Dating Apps
Throuple Dating | Polyamorous & Throuple Dating
FetLife: World's Largest BDSM, Kink, and Fetish Community | FetLife
Apps:
BiCupid
Monogamish
 
Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education
Music: ROA
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BONUS: Love Is Blind S7:E10-11: Recap and Review

Join Shana and Ashley in the third installment of their new bonus series as they recap and review the relationships and dynamics of the newest season of Netflix's hottest reality TV show, Love Is Blind! These 29 singles date without seeing each other in person to see if they can form emotional connections BEFORE the physical. Let's see how the couples are handling the real world of their relationships, as their connections continue...or not! Come listen to who stayed together, who went their separate ways, and what we think about the dynamics of each couple says about them. We might even spill a little tea for y'all! Let's try to answer the question "is love truly blind?" Come find out with us! 
Resources:
Love is Blind: Season 7 Trailer: https://youtu.be/KTKV-RKC7LE
 
Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education
Music: ROA
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BONUS: Love Is Blind S7:E7-9 Recap and Review

Join Shana and Ashley in the second installment of their new bonus series as they recap and review the relationships and dynamics of the newest season of Netflix's hottest reality TV show, Love Is Blind! These 29 singles date without seeing each other in person to see if they can form emotional connections BEFORE the physical. Let's see how the 6 engaged couples continue their journey in Mexico, and re-enter the world of family, friends, work, and technology together. We might even spill a little tea for y'all! Let's try to answer the question "is love truly blind?" Come find out with us! 
Resources:
Love is Blind: Season 7 Trailer: https://youtu.be/KTKV-RKC7LE
 
Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education
Music: ROA
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#35 Love Thyself First

Join Shana and Ashley for this episode of RelationFix where they explore the concept of self-love. What is self-love? Why is it important? How do we build self-love? Answer all these questions and more in this engaging and captivating conversation about the ways that we can love ourselves first. 
Resources:
Mating in Captivity a book by Esther Perel (bookshop.org)
Love Warrior: A Memoir a book by Glennon Doyle Melton and Glennon Doyle (bookshop.org)
The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love a book by Sonya Renee Taylor, Ijeoma Oluo, and Ijeoma Oluo (bookshop.org)
Quotes:
"If self-love says 'I love you,' self-care says 'Prove it.'" - Cleo Wade
"Self-esteem is the ability to see yourself as a flawed individual, and still hold yourself in high regard." -Esther Perel
Videos:
Mel Robbins - 5 Second Rule: Use This To Control Your Brain - Mel Robbins (youtube.com)
Iyanla Vanzant - My Cup Runneth Over: Why You Should Put Yourself First | Oprah's Lifeclass | Oprah Winfrey Network (youtube.com)
Other:
Self-Care Worksheet from Brown University: self care assessment and planning.pdf (brown.edu)
Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education
Music: ROA
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BONUS: Love Is Blind Season 7: Episodes 1-6 Recap and Review

Join Shana and Ashley in their new bonus series as they recap and review the relationships and dynamics of the newest season of Netflix's hottest reality TV show, Love Is Blind! These 24 singles date without seeing each other in person to see if they can form emotional connections BEFORE the physical. Come check out the new couples and let's discuss how they relate to each other in this unique experience. We might even spill a little tea for y'all! Let's try to answer the question "is love truly blind?" Come find out with us! 
Resources:
Love is Blind: Season 7 Trailer: https://youtu.be/KTKV-RKC7LE
 
Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education
Music: ROA
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#34 Tech Dirty to Me, Part 2: Finding love in the online world!

Join hosts Shana and Ashley in part two of the conversation about how the world of technology is changing the world and our relationships. This episode is dedicated to the tech world and finding love! Don't miss this discussion about the world of online dating, breaking down the perils of ghosting and catfishing, and the ways to stay safe online and in the real world. Let's dive in!
 
Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education
Music: ROA
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#33 Tech Dirty to Me, Part 1

Join hosts Shana and Ashley as they talk about how the world of technology is changing our relationships and our lives. Don't miss this wide-ranging and interesting discussion about the impact of smartphones, the increased need to be constantly available, texting miscommunications, and the differences between real life connections and online relationships. Let's dive in!
 
Hosts: Shana Dubay, MBMP and Ashley Papineau, LICSW, Master of Sex Education
Music: ROA
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