76. Dr. Alexandra Solomon on Building Healthy Relationships as a Teen, Exploring Sexuality, Soulmates, and Sex Education

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#76 Today I am joined by Dr. Alexandra Solomon a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and speaker, specializing in families, marriage, and relationships. She is a professor at Northwestern University and the author of Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back. This episode provides so much value and insight applicable to any interpersonal interactions—I know you’ll love It!

Follow Dr. Solomon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexandra.solomon

Dr. Solomon’s website (+ blog): https://dralexandrasolomon.com

This week's DBT skill is the GIVE skill. Learn more here.

Dr. Solomon and I dive into the following topics…

+ the difference in messaging society directs towards boys and girls regarding sexuality and relationships

+ how self-compassion, body image, and acceptance is connected to sexuality

+ sex education and how unrepresentative it can be more many demographics, beliefs, etc

+ what makes a relationship “healthy” and what makes communication effective in interactions

+ how relationships and falling in love causes us to do work on ourselves

+ the importance of exploring boundaries, building trust, improving communication, and having relationships as a teenager

+ are soulmates real—Dr. Solomon’s perspective

+ how overburdening intimate relationships can be problematic for the relationship

+ being sexual vs. feeling sexualized

+ the impact of p*rnography on teenagers, relationships, and societal messaging

+ so much more!

Mentioned In The Episode…

+ Pure by Linda Kay Klein

+ John Oliver Sex Education Episode

+ Dr. Solomon’s books: Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back

+ Make Love Not Porn

+ Erika Lust

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