A Better Love with Dr. Greg Matos
Join Dr. Greg Matos, a nationally board-certified couple and family psychologist in Los Angeles, to learn how to foster a healthier, more fierce love in your life. The show explores love in our society with a focus on modern dating, long-term relationships, and the dynamic cultural forces redefining relationship expectations in friendships, romance, and family. Special guests include industry leaders in mental health, entertainment, and business. This podcast is sponsored by the charitable contributions of listeners like you with tax-deductible donations to A Better Love Project, Inc. Support the show with a donation today: https://donorbox.org/abetterloveproject.
Episodes
Join Dr. Greg and Child Psychologist Dr. Earl Turner to learn what you need to know about therapy for children and adolescents, especially kids of color.
In this episode:
~ When should parents bring their child to a therapist?
~ What’s therapy like for kids and their parents?
~ Dr. Earl’s initiative: Therapy For Black Kids
~ Dr. Earl’s upcoming book: “Raising Resilient Black Kids”
~ Talking about systemic racism with...
Join Dr. Susie Gronski to talk about men’s sexual health and much more. Dr. Susie is a licensed doctor of physical therapy, certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner, and sexuality educator.
In this episode:
1. Common pelvic and sexual health issues: erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, and more.
2. What a healthy pelvic floor has to do with sexual functioning.
3. Dr. Susie’s book: “Pelvic Pain: The Ulti...
Join Dr. Greg Matos and a live TikTok audience to talk about the rituals of emotional connection he recommends for couples at the end of the year.
In this episode:
1. Introduction to the 7th principle of Gottman’s theory: Creating Shared Meaning.
2. Short quiz about whether you have the same meaning regarding dinner, holidays, etc.
3. One question I have all my couples ask themselves before the new year.
As always, you can find us ...
Join Dr. Greg Matos and a live TikTok audience @abetterloveproject as we talk about the 4 core relationship skills everyone needs to know.
In this episode:
1. Introduction to the 4 Biggest Relationship Toxins: Criticism, Defensiveness, Contempt, and Stonewalling
2. Introduction to Gentle Startup
3. Taking Responsibility
4. The Antidote to Contempt
5. Self-soothing and Flooding Strategies
6. Q&A with Live Audience: dating, co-parenting...
Join Dr. Greg and Dr. Greif, a Distinguished Professor of Social Work at the University of Maryland, to discuss the power of male friendships.
In this episode:
1. The types of friendships: must, trust, rust, and just.
2. The barriers to male friendships, including how men pursue a connection with other men.
3. Lessons from "Buddy System: Understanding Male Friendships".
4. The importance of...
Join Dr. Greg and couples therapist Eliza Boquin to explore modern love in the Latinx community.
Eliza is a Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and founder of Melanin and Mental Health.
In this episode:
1. How the definition of love is changing in the Latinx community.
2. Challenges around mental health care access, trust, and use of couples therapy.
3. Cultural aspects of self-sacrifice and service in traditional ...
Join Dr. Greg, a couple psychologist, to learn what's in your control to prevent loss of sexual attraction in long-term relationships.
In this episode:
1. Bumble's 2024 Dating Trends: Shared values and action.
2. Loss of sexual attraction is an increasing problem for long-term relationships, specifically related to weight gain and stigma.
3. Learn what to listen for on your first few dates to assess whether or not you're...
Join Dr. Greg and Dr. Becca Payne to learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the things you need to consider when dating someone with the condition.
In this episode:
1. What is PTSD and is it chronic?
2. Identifying and talking about symptoms and triggers with a romantic partner.
3. Specific treatments, benefits, and how to talk to our partner about trying therapy.
4. Counteracting avoidance as a couple and building out s...
Join Dr. Greg and yoga instructor Sabrina Rose to learn how yoga can be a path toward greater self-awareness and self-love.
In this episode:
1. How yoga can improve your mental health and confidence.
2. Yoga as a self-care practice that connects you to a community.
3. How to stay present with the process of growth while having fitness goals.
4. Trauma-informed yoga and healing.
To learn more ...
Join couple psychologist Dr. Greg and author Leah Aguirre, LCSW to discuss how to be intentional in the modern dating landscape with concrete advice and updates on relationship trends.
In this episode:
1. What is intentional dating?
2. Top strategies to foster a healthy dating experience and get what you want.
3. Discussing Leah's book: "The Girl's Guide to Relationships, Sexuality, and Consent&...
Join Dr. Greg to talk about repair in real-time or afterward, his top strategies for staying connected through conflict:
1. How To Take Responsibility In The Moment
2. Staying Curious With Clarifying Questions
3. After An Argument: Identifying How You'll Try Differently Next Time
That's a wrap for Season 2! We'll see you in Season 3 but stay tuned for other content on YouTube, TikTok, and In...
Join Dr. Greg and returning guest Dr. Becca for breakups 101 plus:
1. Top tips after a shocking breakup.
2. How to regain self-worth and heal after a toxic breakup.
3. What to do if you're living together when you break up.
4. The tips for being clear and setting good boundaries.
5. Is being single a skill?
To connect with Dr. Becca, you can find her on Instagram: @itsdoctorpayne
To...
Join Dr. Greg as he explores big questions related to human sexuality with Sexologist Dr. Anya de Montigny.
In this episode:
- The 2 biggest misconceptions and myths about human sexuality.
- What is the state of sex education in the U.S.?
- How to begin exploring your sexuality through touch and pleasure.
- Common sexual challenges couples are facing today.
- Slow and quick libido, how couples can discover their unique pathways to pleasure a...
Join Dr. Greg and Dr. Payne to talk about how insecure attachment styles develop and how they may be impacting your relationship right now.
In this episode:
1. Awareness of dysfunctional relationship patterns.
2. How to slow down conflict and respond differently.
3. Creating a relationship culture that values self-soothing and expressing strong feelings effectively.
To connect with Dr. Payne, visit he...
Join Dr. Greg to talk about avoidance and how you can make sure you're living your fullest potential.
In this episode:
1. What is avoidance?
2. What is the antidote to avoidance?
3. How does avoidance work in romantic relationships?
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Join Dr. Greg, a couple's psychologist, to explore the three questions you need to ask before moving into the same place together:
1. Creating a Home & Cleanliness
2. Finances
3. Rituals of Connection
Surprised about commitment questions in your relationship? Watch until the end to learn the #1 reason I find prompts these questions sooner than you may expect : )
To support my love project...
Join Dr. Greg, a national expert on couple's therapy, to discuss the 5 dealbreakers that if ignored would likely become gridlocked perpetual issues in a long-term relationship.
In this episode:
1. Sexual Chemistry
2. Emotional Intelligence
3. Consistency
4. Shared Core Values, Beliefs, and Ethics
5. Compatible Dreams
To learn more about dating, relationships, and marriage, make sure to su...
Join Dr. Greg, a couple's psychologist, to talk about mental health and relationships:
1. How to know when to share about serious mental health challenges.
2. Individual responsibility, autonomy, and building rituals of self-care that work for you.
3. How to take a position of genuine interest and curiosity with our partners.
This episode was made possible by the generous donations of donors on Patre...
Join Dr. Greg for the final episode of 2022 for shoutouts to our amazing guests, interns, and sponsors : )
Love of love,
Dr. Greg
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Join Dr. Greg and special guest Alyssa Fletcher to talk about yoga, mental clarity, self-love, and healthy relationships.
In this episode:
1. What drew Alyssa to becoming a yoga instructor.
2. Yoga as a form of love.
3. Mental health, clarity, and awareness.
4. Physical strength, flexibility, and wellness.
If you want to connect with Alyssa, you can find her on Instagram: @alyssafaletcher.
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