Relationships are important to our happiness and health. At the same time, relationships cause great pain and problems for many people. Three therapists explain why relationships are important and what a healthy and meaningful relationship may look and feel like.

Entering a new year, many people feel a need to make change in their lives. Yet, the majority find themselves “off the track” half way through the year. In this episode, we discuss how change be effectively achieved through the cultivation of mindfulness as well as if and how we can help our significant others make change. Lastly, we explain how therapy could be an avenue for making sustainable change.

This week focuses on mindfulness. A clear definition of mindfulness is provided together with useful examples as to how individuals can practice mindfulness daily. The benefits of mindfulness, which include strengthened relationship and greater happiness, are elaborated throughout this discussion.

5/9/2013 - Dr. Fritz and Melissa talk with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jeanne Rollins (liveonethegive.com) about Overfunctioning in Relationships. Are YOU doing so much in your relationships, that no one else has to? Do you have good kids but they just aren't very helpful? We'll discuss this and being a "greedy giver"

4/25/2013 - Pregnancy and childbirth are among the most natural things in the world, conception is something that does not necessarily come easily for a great many people. Infertility has been estimated to affect some 15% of all couples in the western world who are trying to conceive. During this hour we talk with Scott Brown of California Cryobank about fertility and options for those who choose to use  a sperm donor. Check out his documentary Kids of 5114. This short film provides extraordinary insight into the lives of people who are born from donors.