Couples Therapy: Real Conversations for Fulfilling Lives & Relationships Richard and Steve

We have talked a lot on our show about mental health and our various struggles with ensuring we take care of our own. And in this, Mental Health Awareness Month, Richard talks to Steve about how his mental health has impacted his life and his career; and he gives advice on how friends and significant others can support those going through mental illnesses. 



Resources: 

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

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This episode, we cover the tough topic of abuse. Prior to meeting each other, we both experienced various types of abuse. We focus mostly on Richard's experience with emotional abuse; how it happened, how he recognized it, and how it still impacts him today. 

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It's the start of our third season! Steve sits down and talks about his experiences in being laid off twice in nine years and provides some advice for the person on the other end of the termination. 



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As if dehydration wasn't enough, we now have kidney stones. And a dog on drugs. What a 2021 so far! Join us for the final episode of F**k is Our Mantra before we kick off a new journey in two weeks! 



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Sorry for missing last week's episode, but we have a good reason: Food poisoning! And Richard learns a bit of a lesson about grocery shopping. 



Referenced Episode: Who ate the last of the Doritos? https://anchor.fm/richard-and-steve/episodes/Who-ate-the-last-of-the-Doritos-e3hku8 



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Remember that sound? "You've Got Mail." We recently landed on it while Hulu-browsing and reminisced about the joy we had living in New York City. Go down a quick trip down memory land with us.



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