Join Maddy and Jen as they dive deep into the evolving nature of friendships across different stages of life. From sharing nostalgic stories about childhood friendships to exploring the challenges of maintaining connections as adults, they get real about what it means to sustain meaningful relationships. They discuss the significance of "quality over quantity," the reality of outgrowing some friendships, and why showing vulnerability can be a game-changer. Maddy and Jen also answer listener questions on balancing friendships and romantic relationships, managing friend-related insecurities, and navigating life when friends grow in different directions.

Key Takeaways:

• Friendships Need Flexibility: It’s natural for friendships to change as life moves forward. Embrace evolving connections, and work within the present reality of each person’s life.
• Vulnerability Builds Connection: Matching each other’s openness helps build trust and creates a foundation for deeper, more meaningful friendships.
• Quality Over Quantity: Friendships don’t have to be large in number to be valuable. Prioritizing a few meaningful relationships can lead to richer, more supportive connections.
• Mindful Effort is Key: Friendships in adulthood require conscious effort. Scheduling time to reconnect helps maintain strong bonds even in busy seasons of life.
• Managing Different Priorities: Whether it’s balancing friendships and romantic relationships or adjusting to a friend’s shifting focus, navigating these dynamics requires honesty, patience, and a willingness to adapt.

Resources & Links:

• Email us your questions at: hello@areweokay.com
• Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @manhattan.wellness
• Follow Maddy on Instagram: @downtownbehavioralwellness

Downtown Behavioral Wellness: Founded by Maddy Ellberger, Downtown Behavioral Wellness is a private therapy practice in NYC specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The practice focuses on providing evidence-based treatments for young adults and middle-aged clients dealing with life transitions, anxiety, and the unique challenges of their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Whether you're grappling with relationship issues, career stress, or emotional regulation, Downtown Behavioral Wellness is there to support you every step of the way.

Manhattan Wellness: Led by Jennifer Teplin, Manhattan Wellness is a boutique therapy practice dedicated to helping young professionals in New York City. Specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and major life transitions like dating, engagements, and new motherhood, the team at Manhattan Wellness provides compassionate, individualized care to help clients navigate the ups and downs of their 20s and 30s.

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Co-Host: Maddy Ellberger

Co-Host: Jennifer Teplin

Executive Producer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner Malach

Today Maddy and Jennifer dive into the evolving culture surrounding mental health, wellness, and the ways we talk about our struggles. Together, they examine how social media and influencer culture have fueled the trend of pathologizing everyday emotions and labeling discomfort as illness, often overshadowing the real challenges of mental health. From the rise of “trauma talk” to labeling normal feelings as conditions, Maddy and Jennifer question whether we're losing sight of resilience and self-compassion along the way.

Key Takeaways:

• Mental Health Isn’t Always a Crisis: Not every uncomfortable emotion requires immediate intervention; sometimes, it's about learning to ride the wave.
• Labeling Pitfalls: The tendency to label everyday struggles as disorders can lead to a misunderstanding of what mental health treatment is really for.
• Social Media Influence: Understanding how influencer culture and viral trends impact our views on mental health and self-care practices.
• Coping Strategies vs. Wellness Overload: Why sticking to simple, sustainable routines can be more effective than following every wellness trend.

Resources & Links:

• Email us your questions at: hello@areweokay.com
• Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @manhattan.wellness
• Follow Maddy on Instagram: @downtownbehavioralwellness

Downtown Behavioral Wellness: Founded by Maddy Ellberger, Downtown Behavioral Wellness is a private therapy practice in NYC specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The practice focuses on providing evidence-based treatments for young adults and middle-aged clients dealing with life transitions, anxiety, and the unique challenges of their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Whether you're grappling with relationship issues, career stress, or emotional regulation, Downtown Behavioral Wellness is there to support you every step of the way.

Manhattan Wellness: Led by Jennifer Teplin, Manhattan Wellness is a boutique therapy practice dedicated to helping young professionals in New York City. Specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and major life transitions like dating, engagements, and new motherhood, the team at Manhattan Wellness provides compassionate, individualized care to help clients navigate the ups and downs of their 20s and 30s.

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Co-Host: Maddy Ellberger

Co-Host: Jennifer Teplin

Executive Producer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner Malach

In this episode, Maddy and Jennifer, two therapists and best friends, dive deep into the male psyche, exploring dating patterns and common misconceptions around relationships.

They share insights from their own clinical experiences, reflecting on how men approach dating and relationships differently from women, while breaking down why communication gaps happen so frequently.

They chat about everything from societal expectations on men to the pressure women feel to settle down, and even offer tips for avoiding common dating pitfalls. Along the way, they also tackle some listener questions, including how to rebuild confidence after a breakup, whether it’s okay to ask to split the bill on dates, and navigating dating after weight loss.

Key topics:

• The male perspective on dating and the differences in urgency between men and women.
• How women often misinterpret men’s actions in dating due to assumptions or mind-reading.
• How societal pressures shape men’s and women’s dating behaviors.
• Real advice for women on how to stop overthinking, communicate better, and avoid sending mixed signals.
• Insightful listener Q&A: cheating, financial struggles while dating, and confidence after weight loss.

Resources & Links:

• Email us your questions at: hello@areweokay.com
• Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @manhattan.wellness
• Follow Maddy on Instagram: @downtownbehavioralwellness

Downtown Behavioral Wellness: Founded by Maddy Ellberger, Downtown Behavioral Wellness is a private therapy practice in NYC specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The practice focuses on providing evidence-based treatments for young adults and middle-aged clients dealing with life transitions, anxiety, and the unique challenges of their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Whether you're grappling with relationship issues, career stress, or emotional regulation, Downtown Behavioral Wellness is there to support you every step of the way.

Manhattan Wellness: Led by Jennifer Teplin, Manhattan Wellness is a boutique therapy practice dedicated to helping young professionals in New York City. Specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and major life transitions like dating, engagements, and new motherhood, the team at Manhattan Wellness provides compassionate, individualized care to help clients navigate the ups and downs of their 20s and 30s.

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Co-Host: Maddy Ellberger

Co-Host: Jennifer Teplin

Executive Producer: Wicked Child Studio, Hailey Rovner Malach