The Love Fix

It's all about codependency this week as Carla and Sherry start the episode with a Love Fix question about how to grow even further in your relationship as you are in codependency recovery and in therapy. They then welcome Nancy L. Johnson, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner in private practice in Lexington, VA. Nancy gives some sage insight from...

Carla finds out she is a lifestyle guru during a Google search, and she and Sherry take a Love Fix question on recognizing true manipulation versus trendy buzzwords. They then welcome Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, a Psychotherapist in anxiety, gaslighting, narcissistic abuse, and ADHD. She is also the author of six books, one workbook, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She talks about the key factor...

Carla and Sherry first start out with some eyebrow tips if you want to look like Brooke Shields, and then take a Love Fix question from someone struggling with self-love at certain times during arguments in their relationship. They then welcome Dr. Margaret Paul, best-selling author, relationship expert, and co-creator of the powerful inner bonding self-healing process. Dr. Margaret first talks ab...

Carla and Sherry first talk about how we can use Taylor Swift songs to recognize attachment styles, and they take a Love Fix question on how to get back in the dating scene after a toxic relationship. They then welcome Ronia Fraser, internationally certified and multi-award winning Trauma Recovery Coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and one of the leading experts in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery. Ronia...

Carla and Sherry kick off the show sharing their dream places to travel, along with a shout out to all the international listeners. They then take a Love Fix question from someone who is losing their friends and family because they decided to take back a toxic ex, and then they welcome Arielle Schwartz, Ph. D. and licensed clinical psychologist, EMDR therapy consultant, author, and somatic psychot...

Sherry and Carla start off with some favorite recipes, and Carla promises Sherry a homemade meal whenever she comes to visit. They then welcome Sarah Peyton, Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, Constellation facilitator and neuroscience educator, and author of Your Resonant Self Workbook. Sarah travels the world to help people learn how to use language and self-compassion to heal trauma...

Are you an extrovert, introvert, or somewhere in between? Carla and Sherry start this week talking about which one they are, and then take a Love Fix question staying friends with an ex. Then, they welcome Kristen Boice, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private counseling practice in Indiana, and host of the Close the Chapter Podcast. Kristen talks about the healing tool of EMDR and...

Carla and Sherry share hilarious Zoom fails and the unexpected silver linings from working online over the last two years.  Then, they take a Love Fix question from a friend who thinks it's time for her friend to get married.  What are the red flags in this question and in this situation, and is marriage as important as finding the right life partner? Then, they welcome Lauren Zoeller, CTA certifi...

Carla's big sister Stephanie jumps on at the top of the show, to give the good 'ole sister stamp of approval to The Love Fix. Then, Sherry and Carla take a Love Fix question from someone who is married, but things don't feel like they are improving, especially in therapy. Then, they welcome Brynn Cicippio, LMFT and recovery specialist. Brynn is the founder and owner of BCA Therapy, a group private...

Sherry and Carla first talk about the importance of discernment when it comes to hiring the right coach or therapist and a few of the differences between therapists and coaches, especially when it comes to trauma work. They then welcome MIchelle Ferris, a licensed psychotherapist and anger management specialist. Michelle loves helping codependent people create healthy relationships without sacrifi...

Carla and Sherry kick off this week talking about birth control and then take a Love Fix Question on how to fall in love with reality instead of just the fantasy when you are struggling with co-dependnecy. They then welcome the mother and daughter duo Candace Burch and Jess Suchan to talk about hormone health, testing your hormones, and why it's important to know and track your cycle. Candace and...

Sherry and Carla bond over aligned nervous systems, and take a Love Fix question about how to get back into the dating scene after losing a partner. Then they welcome professional Matchmaker, Talia Goldstein, who has found matches for 100's high-level clients including top executives and celebrities through her company Three Day Rule. Talia talks us through how she found her path on pretty much th...

Carla and Sherry start the episode talking about how much is too much when sharing vulnerable parts of your life on social media, and then take a Love Fix question on discerning what trauma is from the past or present in a relationship. They then welcome clinician, consultant, author, and internationally-recognized speaker Deb Dana, LCSW. Deb talks about the polyvagal theory and how it informs her...

Carla gets in trouble for coming to California and not seeing Sherry, and then the two talk about when they will finally see each other after a year of working together. Then, they take a Love Fix Question from a listener that can't seem to get past the first date, and welcome Dr. Christie Kederian, a nationally renowned relationship expert who specializes in helping clients create lives they love...

Sherry and Carla start the show talking about toxic masculinity, and how men don't often get the emotional support that women do. They take a Love Fix Question on the main characteristics of a narcissist and then welcome guest Wendy Behary, Founder and Director of the Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey, and author of Disarming a Narcissist. Wendy discusses her private practice which is primari...

Carla and Sherry start off the show with a conversation about buying expensive(ish) jeans, which leads to a deeper issue of how our spending typically reflects the way we were taught to feel about money as a child. They take a Love Fix question on getting over the fear that a new partner will be abusive and then welcome trailblazing expert The Little Shaman to the show. The Little Shaman talks abo...

Sherry and Carla open up the show talking about aging gracefully and the culture of dating in Los Angeles, mixed with the pressure of finding that special someone. They then take a Love Fix question about red flags in a relationship and welcome one of today's most trusted relationship teachers, Elizabeth Earnshaw. Elizabeth talks about her standing as a renowned Gottman Therapist, a Licensed MFT,...

Sherry and Carla kick off this week with some TV talk about what they are currently watching and loving and then take a Love Fix Question on long-distance relationships. They then welcome Vanessa Bennett, Licensed Holistic Therapist, and codependency Expert, as well as co-host of the Cheaper Than Therapy podcast. Vanessa made the transition from corporate to wellness after years of doing her own i...

Sherry and Carla start by talking about what kind of podcasts they listen to, and Carla confesses her love for a good murder mystery. They take a Love Fix question from a listener that seems like she has the same issues in love, even while dating different men. Then, they welcome Codependency Recovery Coach Hailee Magee, who helps individuals of all ages break the people pleasing patterns, set emp...

Sherry and Carla kick off the show with a Love Fix Question about dealing with pressure in your late 30's and early 40's about having children, especially when you aren't sure what you really want. Then, they welcome Laura Behnke, writer, speaker, coach, and founder of The Life Actually company and podcast. Laura is a 16 year TV veteran and anchor, and left the business to follow her passion for s...

Sherry and Carla kick off this week talking about if it's really that sexy dating someone with an accent, or if we just romanticize it. Then they take a Love Fix Question about how to break the habit of lying in your relationship and welcome guest Anne-Marie Zanzal. Anne-Marie is a coach, ordained minister, chaplain, and author. She came out later in life and shares her journey from tucking away h...

Carla and Sherry start this week talking about how proud they are of their clients  and how they love seeing them learn and grow. Then, they take a Love Fix question on how to let go of someone who shows red flags from the start, and then welcome Tara Blair Ball, author and Certified Relationship Coach. Tara talks about the work she does to help her clients foster happy healthy relationships, unde...

Sherry and Carla kick off this week talking about their morning routine and the importance of getting a little exercise in, and then welcome in Personal Stylist and Dating Coach Alyssa Dineen, founder of Style My Profile. Alyssa shares her story of being new to the dating market at age 41 after a divorce, and how she saw a need for helping both men and women get their profiles maximized and ready...

Sherry and Carla kick off the new year with a fun solo episode where they interview very special guests — each other! They grill one another on everything from who they are, how they got to their career and how they met, to their own experience overcoming codependency and heartbreak. Plus, they share what the exciting future of Love Fix holds, and a fun rapid-fire of personal Q&A.   What You'll He...

Sherry and Carla share their intentions for the New Year and take a Love Fix question about how to know where to even begin where there are so many trauma treatments out there. Then, they welcome Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Trauma Specialist Dr. Heidi Green. She discusses why it's so important to recognize and work on our trauma, and how every one of us has some type of trauma from our expe...