Emotional Economics with Bob Bates

Are Long-Distance Relationships Worth It? Here’s What Most People Get Wrong.

Long-distance relationships can absolutely work—but only if you approach them the right way. In this episode, I sit down with author Z.E. Silver to discuss how he met his wife, the conversations every long-distance couple needs to have, and the biggest mistakes people make when dating across cities or states. If you've ever wondered whether love is worth the distance, this episode is for you. https://www.instagram.com/z.e.silver/

Can a Relationship Be Saved? What Most Couples Get Wrong About Therapy with Dr. Eli Kraiem

Can a relationship really be saved after trust has been broken—or after a breakup? In this episode of Dating Rehab, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Eli Kraiem to discuss what actually makes relationships work, why choosing the right couples therapist matters, when getting back together can succeed, and whether some relationship mistakes are truly unforgivable.

Why You Keep Dating the Same Person in Different Bodies

Why do smart, successful people keep ending up in the same disappointing relationships? Relationship coach John Kenny joins me to discuss the hidden patterns driving your dating choices, how your past influences who you're attracted to, and what it takes to finally break the cycle and find a healthier relationship.

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting IVF

I never thought I'd need IVF. In this deeply personal solo episode, I share my fertility journey, the mistakes I made, what surprised me most, and everything I wish I had known sooner about trying to conceive, fertility testing, egg freezing, and IVF. Whether you're currently on this path or hope to have children one day, I hope my story helps you feel a little less alone.

Dating Anxiety Is Real—But It Doesn’t Have to Run the Show with Rebecca Marcus

Dating can bring up anxiety, self-doubt, and a lot of pressure—especially in today's swipe-heavy world. In this episode, therapist Rebecca Marcus joins me to discuss why dating anxiety happens, how dating apps can make it worse, and practical tools to stay grounded throughout the process. We cover mindset shifts, managing rejection, reducing pressure on first dates, and how to stop focusing on whether someone likes you and start focusing on whether you like them. https://rmpsychotherapy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rm.psychotherapy/