Rugged Heart

https://www.ted.com/talks/ramani_durvasula_narcissism_and_its_discontents

Narcissism and Its Discontents Narcissism has not only become a normalized social condition, it is increasingly being incentivized. The framework of narcissism with the central pillars of lack of empathy, entitlement, grandiosity, superficiality, anger, rage, arrogance, and shallow emotion is a manifestation of pathological insec...

Check out this great article on how to find the right therapist and what to expect...

Esther Perel Whether it’s individual, couples, or family therapy, the kind of therapist I always recommend is one who is challenging and direct but not judgmental; is open-minded and willing to let people explore options in life that are very different from their own. Someone who doesn't rush to diagnose and p...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5CnxqgVZJm4

Esther Perel explains why couples fight | SVT/TV 2/Skavlan Belgian psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel talks about why and how couples fight in this episode of Scandinavian talk show Skavlan. More Sk...

This is such an important conversation about how our culture is creating mass shooters, rather then them fringe individuals. Our racist culture and toxic Americanism is the problem not just one person.

Understanding The Statements Of Mass Shooters Rachel Martin talks with Patrick Blanchfield of the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research about what we should focus on in the manifestos left behind and published by recent mass shooters.

https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_rethinking_infidelity_a_talk_for_anyone_who_has_ever_loved -854140

Rethinking infidelity ... a talk for anyone who has ever loved Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. But does it have to be? Relationship therapist Esther Perel examines why people cheat, and unpacks why affairs are so traumatic: because they threaten our emotional security. In infidelity, she sees something unexpected — an expression of longing and loss. A mu...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xKXLPuju8U

Relationships Are Hard, But Why? | Stan Tatkin | TEDxKC Relationships are hard. But what if it's not you or them or s*x, money or even who picks up the socks. What if there is a far more primitive reason? In this ...

I have recently opened my private practice called Rugged Heart. I am currently only taking cash clients, but will be taking insurance starting in March/April when I am licensed. I am still at Owl's Nest North full time but will be taking a few clients at my practice until I transition to full time at Rugged Heart. I will be seeing individuals, couples and families. Focusing on trauma, anxiety, depression, relational conflict, and inner child work.

https://www.estherperel.com/podcast

Esther Perel Let's talk about desire. Esther's intimacy inventory is a free resource that will help you start important conversations about love and s*xuality.

https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_the_secret_to_desire_in_a_long_term_relationship?language=en&utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

The secret to desire in a long-term relationship In long-term relationships, we often expect our beloved to be both best friend and erotic partner. But as Esther Perel argues, good and committed s*x draws on two conflicting needs: our need for security and our need for surprise. So how do you sustain desire? With wit and eloquence, Perel lets us i...