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Sleeping Around

Sleeping Around

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 Therapy is expensive - try Sleeping Around! Sleeping Around offers a peek behind the curtain of modern sex therapy, couple's therapy, and sex and relationship research. Each week, Master of Counselling Psychology student and content creator Alayna Joy brings you conversation with experts and professionals in the field of sex and relationship psychology. Each interview offers listeners insights and information otherwise reserved for the therapy couch, bringing a unique and inclusive perspective on intimacy, attachment, and what it means to be in a relationship today.© Forever Dog Productions. All Rights Reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Couple’s Therapist Reveals Secret to Healthy Conflict | Sleeping Around with Michelle Becker

    Couple’s Therapist Reveals Secret to Healthy Conflict | Sleeping Around with Michelle Becker
    May 20 2025
    Why do even the best relationships get stuck in cycles of conflict? FOR THE EXTENDED EPISODE join the Patreon community here ✨: https://www.patreon.com/AlaynaJoy In this episode, Alayna is joined by compassion-focused therapist and educator Michelle Becker to explore what really happens when we're triggered in relationships—and how we can bring more mindfulness, kindness, and connection into the moments that test us most. From the science of the threat-defense system (a.k.a. fight, flight, freeze) to the emotional skills we wish we learned in school, Michelle shares clear, compassionate tools to help you move from reaction to repair. Whether you're struggling to set boundaries, communicate clearly, or just want to argue better, this conversation is for you. And don’t miss Michelle’s unexpected answer to how much conflict is too much—it might just change how you think about your relationship. Buy her book Compassion for Couples: Building the Skills of Loving Connection here: https://wisecompassion.com/compassion-for-couples/ Her Well Connected Relationships podcast explores compassion in various relational contexts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-connected-relationships-podcast/id1521963731 Website: https://wisecompassion.com/ Don’t forget to follow the podcast on social media: https://www.instagram.com/sleepingaroundpod and subscribe for more episodes. If you found this episode helpful, please leave a comment and share it with someone who might benefit from our discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Dating with Insecure Attachment: From Anxious to Avoidant with Heidi Priebe

    Dating with Insecure Attachment: From Anxious to Avoidant with Heidi Priebe
    May 13 2025
    Ever wonder why you get super anxious—or totally shut down—in relationships? FOR THE EXTENDED EPISODE join the Patreon community here ✨: https://www.patreon.com/AlaynaJoy In this episode, Alayna is joined by writer, speaker, and attachment theory expert Heidi Priebe for a deep dive into the world of attachment styles: what they are, where they come from, and how they quietly (or not so quietly) shape the way we show up in relationship. Together, they break down the basics of attachment theory in a way that’s actually relatable, and explore how to use this knowledge to build more secure, flexible, and connected relationships. Connect with Heidi here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeidiPriebe1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Therapy in the Age of TikTok with Gabriel Ray-Contreras

    Therapy in the Age of TikTok with Gabriel Ray-Contreras
    May 6 2025
    FOR THE EXTENDED EPISODE join the Patreon community here ✨: https://www.patreon.com/AlaynaJoy In this episode, we’re unpacking how therapy has changed in the age of TikTok, and what all the online advice is really doing to our understanding of mental health. Alayna is joined by Gabriel Ray-Contreras, who is a former medical doctor turned counsellor, educator, and podcaster. Together they explore how trauma is talked about, the rise of “Insta-therapy,” and how to know when it’s time to question the advice you’re seeing on your feed. Some questions covered: Is TikTok helping or hurting our understanding of mental health? What’s the difference between a trauma response and a trauma disorder? How do we know if a therapist is the right fit, or potentially doing harm? What does it mean to be a trauma informed counsellor? Listen to Therapy After Hours here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wEjGRb96j4PIfOXBmAcms?si=ecc371cbbf32481c&nd=1&dlsi=d01b73ef81714b01 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins

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