249: Unabridged Interview: Alexandra Solomon

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Feb 20, 2026

Alexandra Solomon, licensed clinical psychologist and relationship expert known for Loving Bravely, offers practical tools for relational self-awareness. She explores how attachment shapes intimacy. Short talks cover family-of-origin patterns, apology skills, embodiment in conflict, setting boundaries, and balancing autonomy with connection.

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ANECDOTE

Todd's One-Legged Yoga Pants Joke

Alexandra jokes her husband Todd says she puts on yoga pants one leg at a time.
The remark humanizes the relationship expert and eases pressure about being perfect.

INSIGHT

Marital Tensions Are Often Dialectics

Many marital tensions are dialectical: both partners hold valid but opposing values.
Tolerating these tensions builds capacity rather than proving incompatibility.

ADVICE

Build A Full Life To Support Love

Source your life: invest in work, friendships, play, and health to support relationship flourishing.
Treat individual therapy and relationship work as complementary, not substitutes, for serious problems.

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This is our unabridged interview with Alexandra Solomon.

Is your love life in need of a tune-up? Just in time for Valentine's Day, renowned relationship expert Dr. Alexandra Solomon joins us to share powerful insights from her book, "Loving Bravely." Discover how self-awareness and understanding your past can dramatically improve your present relationships. Dr. Solomon unpacks the secrets to thriving intimacy, from mastering the art of apology to staying truly present with your partner. Plus, get practical tools for navigating the inevitable challenges of long-term love. Tune in for this insightful conversation that will empower you to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

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