How is it that sex can be so pleasurable and yet so complicated and anxiety provoking? Why do couples in loving long term relationships often find it difficult to resolve issues in their sexual relationships? What are “sexual scripts” and how can they get in the way of having a more satisfying sex life? In this episode of the TotalSelf Considered, …

Do you have questions about medical marijuana that you wish you could get straight, scientific, non-judgemental answers to? Do you have a health condition that you believe cannabis could help with, but hesitate about talking with your doctor? Are you open to using medical marijuanna but unsure how to obtain it legally? In this episode of The Total …

Why do so many of us find it so difficult to talk about sex? How important is the pleasure aspect in sexual relationships? Who should one go to if they are having issues with sexual intimacy? In this episode of The Total Self Considered, Jeff Fine interviews Zoya Simakhodskaya, a psychotherapist specializing in couples therapy and sexual relationsh…

When we’re injured we want answers. We want someone to tell us what is wrong and what to do about it. Yet all too often, people in pain find themselves on the medical merry-go-round. They go to multiple doctors and other providers only to find that their pain remains unchanged or worsens. And because pain causes not just physical but also emotional…

The number of options when deciding what to include in your exercise program can get overwhelming: functional movement, body weight exercises, strength training, cardio, yoga, pilates, crossfit… As a result, it can be challenging to devise a fitness program that’s safe, effective, and maintains your interest long-term. In this episode of The Total …

Why do so many couples fight about the same things over and over? What are the obstacles to sending clear emotional signals that allow partners to respond to each other with empathy and compassion? How can partners learn to work together to defeat the common enemy in their relationship, the negative cycle? In this episode of The Total Self Consider…

Most of us, 9 out of 10 people, have experienced back pain at least once in our lives. But why? Is it just an unavoidable fact of life? In this episode of the TotalSelf Considered, Jeff Fine interviews Erika Muraski, physical therapist extra-ordinaire. Erika was a competitive ice-skater until she had a career ending injury. She had always wanted to…

Millions of people in this country are taking psychiatric medications. Are they all mentally ill? Of course not. Learn more about psychopharmacology on this episode of the podcast, The TotalSelf Considered. It is estimated that in 2017 over 80 million people filled a prescription for a psychiatric medication. What does this tell about the people ta…

Too many couples are in distressed, unfulfilling relationships. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) provides a roadmap to create a safe, secure, loving bond. Find out how it works on this episode of the podcast, The TotalSelf Considered. Most partners begin a romantic relationship with the best of intentions to create a safe, secure, and loving conne…