Rugged Heart

03/04/2020

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

10/08/2019

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

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...

09/10/2019

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

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

08/07/2019

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.

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.

08/01/2019

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

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...

04/24/2019

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

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 ...

01/30/2019

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.

01/30/2019

https://www.estherperel.com/podcast

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.

01/30/2019

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

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...