76. Dr. Alexandra Solomon on Building Healthy Relationships as a Teen, Exploring Sexuality, Soulmates, and Sex Education

Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video https://www.shepersistedpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ep74 (here)! Today I am joined by Dr. Alexandra Solomon a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and speaker, specializing in families, marriage, and relationships. She is a professor at Northwestern University and the author of https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626255814?ref=exp_shepersistedpodcast_dp_vv_d (Loving Bravely) and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MT9PRPV?ascsubtag=amzn1.infl.us.product&creativeASIN=B07MT9PRPV&linkCode=ic5&ref=exp_shepersistedpodcast_dp_vv_d&tag=onamzsadiekil-20 (Taking Sexy Back). This episode provides so much value and insight applicable to any interpersonal interactions—I know you’ll love It! Follow Dr. Solomon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexandra.solomon Dr. Solomon’s website (+ blog): https://dralexandrasolomon.com (https://dralexandrasolomon.com ) This week's DBT skill is the GIVE skill. Learn more https://dbt.tools/interpersonal_effectiveness/give.php (here). Dr. Solomon and I dive into the following topics…+ the difference in messaging society directs towards boys and girls regarding sexuality and relationships + how self-compassion, body image, and acceptance is connected to sexuality + sex education and how unrepresentative it can be more many demographics, beliefs, etc + what makes a relationship “healthy” and what makes communication effective in interactions + how relationships and falling in love causes us to do work on ourselves + the importance of exploring boundaries, building trust, improving communication, and having relationships as a teenager + are soulmates real—Dr. Solomon’s perspective + how overburdening intimate relationships can be problematic for the relationship + being sexual vs. feeling sexualized + the impact of p*rnography on teenagers, relationships, and societal messaging + so much more! Mentioned In The Episode…+ https://www.amazon.com/dp/150112482X?ref=exp_shepersiste