Jackie Aston and Catherine Roebuck

Differentiated Love and Sex

Society EN ↓ 29 episodes

Differentiated Love & Sex is a relationship podcast about emotional differentiation, intimacy, and building healthier partnerships. Hosted by Jackie Aston , a licensed psychotherapist with 10+ years of experience working with individuals and couples, and Catherine Roebuck , a relationship coach who helps entrepreneurs and working professionals improve their relationships. Each episode explores relationship dynamics, communication, sex, boundaries, and personal growth so couples can stay connected without losing themselves. New episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts .

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.differentiatedlove.com

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Jackie Aston and Catherine Roebuck

Episodes

Can You Ever Truly Forgive? Letting Go of Resentment Without Forgetting the Hurt 31.03.2026 33:31

Forgiveness is often talked about as something we should do—but what does it actually mean to forgive someone who hurt you deeply? In this episode of the Differentiated Love and Sex Podcast , Jackie Aston and Catherine Robuck explore the complex reality of forgiveness in relationships. They discuss what it means to live with painful experiences that can’t be undone, how resentment can weigh on u...

Why Some Couples Choose Stability Over Intimacy in Relationships 24.03.2026 26:44

Description: Why do some couples choose stability over deeper intimacy? And why can playing it safe in a relationship actually make it more fragile over time? In this episode of Differentiated Love and Sex , psychotherapist Jackie Aston and relationship coach Catherine Roebuck explore the surprising reasons people often prefer predictable conflict and emotional safety over deeper connection. They...

Emotional Fusion in Relationships: When Your Partner’s Feelings Become Yours 17.03.2026 23:27

The conversation explores the concepts of emotional fusion and emotional contagion in relationships, highlighting the impact of these dynamics on individuals and couples. It delves into the management of emotional fusion, the handling of reactivity, and the differences in handling emotions between partners and children. The conversation also discusses the sophistication of emotional manipulation a...

Are You Overfunctioning in Your Relationship? The Hidden Cost of “Borrowed Functioning” 10.03.2026 24:46

Description Many couples unknowingly fall into a pattern where one partner overfunctions while the other underfunctions . It can feel stable—but it often comes at the cost of authenticity, connection, and intimacy. In this episode of Differentiated Love & Sex , psychotherapist Jackie Aston and relationship coach Catherine Roebuck explain the concept of borrowed functioning and how it shapes re...