The Courage to Talk: A Relationship Podcast

In this episode of The Courage to Talk: A Relationship Podcast, I am joined by Elisa Brennecke, LCPC, Owner & Founder of Marra Therapy, a private practice in Illinois, and we explore a conversation that doesn’t happen enough: how therapists bring their own attachment patterns into the therapy room and the workplace. From anxious over-functioning to emotional distance, therapists are human too...

What does it really take to build community as a Latinx therapist—and what does it cost to build something of your own? In this episode of The Courage to Talk: A Relationship Podcast , I sit down with Pati Peña - Latina therapist, private practice owner, and co-founder of Latinx Chicago Therapy Group - to explore the power of community, the realities of private practice, and the relational impact...

Finding the right couples therapist can feel overwhelming - and for many couples, it’s the difference between real change and staying stuck in the same cycle. In this episode of The Courage to Talk: A Relationship Podcast, we break down how to actually find a couples therapist who is the right fit for your relationship. Whether you’re just starting to consider therapy or have had past experiences...

Why do we fall in love with the people we fall in love with? In this episode of The Courage to Talk , relationship therapist Eduardo Cristiano Hernandez explores love through the lens of Imago Relationship Therapy — breaking down why attraction often feels intense, familiar, and sometimes confusing. We talk about how early emotional experiences shape who we feel drawn to, why many couples find the...

El Valor de Hablar: Un Podcast sobre Relaciones es un espacio dedicado a explorar lo que realmente ocurre en nuestras relaciones. Conducido por Eduardo Cristiano-Hernández, Terapeuta de Parejas y Familia, este podcast profundiza en los patrones de apego, el conflicto, la intimidad, la infidelidad, la comunicación y las heridas emocionales que influyen en cómo amamos y nos desconectamos. Desde una...

In this episode of The Courage to Talk , we shift the focus away from clients and turn the lens inward — toward the relationships we build with each other as Latinx clinicians. Joined by Maria Perez, LCSW, and Isabel Montoya, LCPC, we explore the realities of being part of a small and growing Latinx therapist community. We talk about collaboration and competition, referrals and visibility, imposte...

Why do certain moments in relationships feel bigger than they should? Why does conflict lead some of us to reach for closeness—and others to shut down? In this episode of The Courage to Talk: A Relationship Podcast" , relationship therapist Eduardo breaks down attachment theory in simple, human terms - without labels, without shame. You’ll learn: What attachment really is (and what it’s not) The d...

The Courage to Talk  is an engaging relationship podcast that dives into communication, conflict, attachment, and emotional safety. In our debut episode, we share Eduardo's story and reveal the inspiration behind creating this podcast. We also explore why relationships often feel so challenging.