Nothing To Fix

Gloria and Jordan explore the ways that our friendships challenge us. Like all relationships, friendships aren't always perfect, no matter how much we may try to keep them that way. But by hiding our full, messy selves from our friends, we make it impossible to form truly  meaningful connections. And in today's episode, Gloria and Jordan discuss how honoring and communicating our needs help create...

Gloria and Jordan dive deep on the topics of shame and guilt, and when those feelings may actually end up serving us. It's temping to want to punish ourselves forever for moments when we caused hurt to others. But if we trick ourselves into believing that we are bad people because of one big mistake, then it leaves little room for growth. And in today's episode, Gloria and Jordan consider how we c...

Gloria and Jordan explore the cycles of pain and hurt that we sometimes cling to, whether we realize it or not. Toxic relationships aren't always easy to leave behind, and it can be tempting to try to repeat those hurtful dynamics as a way to try to "fix" them once and for all. But how do we break those patterns, and find the healthiest path forward? -   Find us: Nothing To Fix substack Tip us on...

It's always tempting to bury our difficult or painful experiences, and move on from them as quickly as possible. But in today's episode, Gloria and Jordan discuss why it's important to pause, and sit with these memories a bit longer. Not only does that help us process how these moments impact us, but it also allows us to move forward in a healthier way.  -   Find us: Nothing To Fix substack Tip us...

Gloria and Jordan discuss how fighting — whether it be with a partner, a friend, or a family member — can actually be a very useful therapeutic tool. Sometimes, arguing turns into a kind of competition, with a winner and a loser at the end. But these moments of friction can also reveal important things about ourselves and our loved ones, which, in turn, help us build stronger relationships in the...

Gloria and Jordan explore the difficult, often uncomfortable places that therapy can take us, and why those moments matter. Staying with a painful feeling can feel, well, painful. But in order to better understand ourselves and our experiences, it's important to sit with these sensations a little bit longer. -   Find us: Nothing To Fix substack Tip us on Kofi Instagram: @nothingtofixpod Email: not...

Gloria and Jordan discuss the importance of the past on our present lives. Sometimes, it feels counterintuitive to look back in order to move forward. So, how does history — of our own lives and the lives of our ancestors — guide us toward a better understanding of ourselves now? -   Find us: Nothing To Fix substack Tip us on Kofi Instagram: @nothingtofixpod Email: nothingtofixpod@gmail.com Websit...

Gloria and Jordan discuss the many unexpected effects of therapy for clients and psychotherapists alike. How do we move through the difficult feelings that come up in a session, and how do those feelings guide us to a better understanding of ourselves? -   Find us: Nothing To Fix substack Tip us on Kofi Instagram: @nothingtofixpod Email: nothingtofixpod@gmail.com Website: nothingtofixpod.com - Not...

Welcome to Nothing To Fix, a podcast about the messy, contradictory nature of healing hosted by psychotherapists Jordan Alam and Gloria Huh. In a mental health culture where *you* are often considered the problem, Jordan and Gloria are here to consider if we're just using imperfect tools to survive in an imperfect world. What if, actually, there's nothing to fix?  To kick things off, Jordan and Gl...