The Love Fix

Sherry starts this week by sharing her own experience with trauma when the hurricane hit Florida, and how even as a trained therapist she felt the somatic and emotional symptoms of being in a trauma vortex. She and Carla also talk about how toxic positivity can sometimes impede us from feeling the real feelings we need to process our trauma. Sherry and Carla take a Love Fix question from a man dat...

Sherry and Carla start with some exciting news, they met IRL! The sparks flew, and this leads them to reflect on just a few of the beautiful things about their partnership. They take a Love Fix question from a listener looking for some ways to process her emotions after leaving an ex that is an addict, and they welcome Bernadette Pleasant. Bernadette is a sensational speaker, somatic healer, sacre...

Sherry and Carla first start talking about how being single can sometimes get a bad rap, and the many reasons it's better to be single than in the wrong relationship. Also, you're never alone when you have a connection with yourself and to the higher powers in your life, whatever that means for you. They take a question from a Love Fix listener who is trying to stick to no contact with an abusive...

Sherry and Carla talk about self care during the holidays and how to find calm in all the rushed moments, and they take a Love Fix listener question from a listener fearful that she's going to pick another cheater again. They then welcome licensed therapist and trauma coach Jamie McCoy, who has been working with people for over 10 years on how to regulate their nervous system using somatic healing...

Sherry and Carla first take a Love Fix question from a listener who feels their long-distance relationship running away, and is too afraid to cross boundaries to talk with her partner about it. They then welcome Whitney Goodman, LMFT, the radically honest psychotherapist behind the hugely popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit, author of Toxic Positivity, and the owner of the Collaborative Counsel...

Sherry and Carla first give a shout-out to the Love Fix male audience, and then take a Love Fix question from a listener who feels judgment from friends and family for still staying with their addict partner. They then continue the conversation about addiction and relationships with guest Kevin Petersen, Author, Speaker, and LFMT. Kevin is the founder of the Chronic Hope Institute, which provides...

Sherry and Carla start off with some fun celebrity dating stories, and then take a Love Fix question from a listener to is anxious during sex and looking for ways to feel more comfortable. They then welcome Certified Mind and Body Coach, Juliette Karaman. As a teacher, mentor, and writer, Juliette's work helps others with everything from relationships to trauma, healing, sex and intimacy. Juliette...

This week starts with some hydration motivation from Carla, and she and Sherry take a Love Fix question from a listener who worries that she and her partner may not have enough in common to make things last. They then welcome Dr. George Simon, internationally known expert on narcissists, manipulators, and other troublesome characters. He is the first to describe what is now commonly called the gas...

Grab your cup of coffee this week and join Carla and Sherry as they first take a Love Fix question from a listener that had yet another big fight with her boyfriend and is wondering if it's time to break up. They then welcome Dr. Marni Feuerman, nationally recognized relationship and marriage expert and licensed psychotherapist with specialized training in couples therapy. Dr. Marni is also the au...

The episode begins with Carla's announcement that she's learning Spanish, and it leads to a conversation on all the languages she and Sherry would love to learn how to speak. Then, they take a Love Fix question from a listener that wants to stop running away in relationships when things get tough, and then Sherry and Carla welcome guest Jaclyn Bsales, EMDR Certified, Licensed Clinical Social Worke...

Sherry and Carla get in the Halloween mood with some spooky spider trivia, and then take a Love Fix question from a listener that needs help learning to not always put their partner on a pedestal. They then welcome Hilary Jacobs Hendel, Psychotherapist, Emotion Educator, and author of the award winning book, It's Not Always Depression: Working the Change Triangle To Listen to the Body, Discover Co...

Sherry and Carla start with a Love Fix question from a listener wanting to know when the right time is to get a therapist, which leads to a discussion on the important things to note before jumping into couples therapy. They then welcome Rafaella Fiallo, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Sexual Liberation Activist, Educator, and Therapist specializing in relationship, sex, and trauma therapy. Rafae...

Sherry and Carla start off the episode talking about self care, and take a Love Fix question from a listener in her 30's who can't seem to shake anxiety when she doesn't hear from her partner. They then welcome Tana Espino, a LMFT and Somatic Coach,  guiding women to heal codependency and anxiety in relationships. Tana talks about how you can learn to shift from an anxious to secure attachment, an...

Sherry and Carla start the show talking about east coast fashion vs. dressing in LA, and then take a Love Fix question from a listener wondering the difference between setting boundaries and reacting. They then welcome Certified Professional Coach Kamini Wood, creator of the Authentic Me Rise Up program and CEO of Live Joy Your Way. Kamini talks about how to recognize red flags and toxic relations...

It's all about divorce and moving on from toxicity this week. First, Carla and Sherry take a Love Fix question from someone who is hesitant to date a divorcee. They then welcome Dawn Burnett, CSA who is the founder of the #SHEROproject and a divorce and lifestyle consultant. Dawn has helped countless people around the world free themselves from relationships, habits, and situations that are no lon...

Carla and Sherry share their favorite snacks, from Tostitos to eggs with ketchup. They take a Love Fix question about a listener who feels like they are constantly in denial about their relationship, and then welcome Darlene Lancer, best-selling author, psychotherapist, and international relationship expert on narcissism and codependency. Darlene shares some of her wisdom from writing 10 books and...

Carla and Sherry start this week off with tips for staying focused, and then take a Love Fix Question about the difference between love addiction and codependency. They then welcome Aishia Grevenberg, LCSW., a psychotherapist with over 20 years experience and clinical expertise in trauma, relationships, codependency and addiction. Aishia is a on a tireless quest to promote transformational change...

Carla and Sherry start this week off with a Love Fix question from someone whose partner gets frustrated with their lack of focus and undivided attention. They then welcome Jessica Da Silva, LMFT and Attachment Coach, who helps adults end their unhealthy dating patterns to create strong and secure relationships. Jessica talks about the four different attachment theories, and how we can learn from...

Sherry talks about her new move to Florida, and then she and Carla take a Love Fix question from a listener in a new relationship who is trying to break old patterns from having to deal with narcissists. They then welcome Nova Gibson, Founder and Principal Counselor at Brighter Outlook Narcissistic Abuse Counseling Service. Nova talks about her expertise and passion behind supporting victims and s...

Do you say hi to your neighbors? Sherry and Carla start the episode talking about whether or not they say hi to strangers while out on a stroll, and take a Love Fix question from a listener whose partner can't stop bringing up their ex. They then welcome Laura Charanza, relationship expert and narcissistic abuse survivor. Laura is also the author of Ugly Love: A Survivor's Story of Narcissistic Ab...

Sherry and Carla start the show with a first, talking about Khloe Kardashian and her continued relationship with Tristan Thompson, along with what we can take away from their patterns. They take a Love Fix question from a listener who is dating someone who has a drinking issue that has gotten worse as the relationship has gone on, and doesn't know what to do next. Then, they welcome Johanna Lynn,...

Sherry and Carla kick off the week with a Love Fix question from a listener who is not feeling totally heard or listened to in their relationship. They then welcome Katelyn Baxter-Musser, LCSW in private practice whose areas of expertise include the treatment of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, intimate partner violence and relationship issues. Katelyn talks about what physical abuse and...

Sherry and Carla kick off the show talking about how pizza can be used in negotiation, and take a Love Fix Question from a listener who keeps attracting unavailable men, even though she doesn't feel she has father issues. They then welcome in Kyle Benson, a self proclaimed relationship nerd who provides practical research-based tools to build long-lasting and intimate relationships. Kyle explores...

Sherry and Carla kick off this week talking about strip clubs and then take a Love Fix Question on how to lessen the tension in a relationship, which leads to a conversation on the need for mental health more than ever since the pandemic. They then welcome Alina Frank and Craig Weiner, Directors of the EFT Tapping Institute. These life and business partners talk about what EFT (Emotional Freedom T...

Sherry and Carla talk about their first jobs and other career paths they went on before meeting each other, and how it helps them out today. They take a Love Fix question on getting out of a toxic relationship, even if your family and friends don't recognize the need to leave, and then welcome Lisa Sonni. Lisa is a Certified Life and Relationship Coach, who helps clients of all genders and walks o...