This Complex Life Podcast
a bit about this podcast
Welcome to “This Complex Life,” a podcast where we delve into the messiness of wellbeing and relationships. Join Marie as she explores the ups and downs of mental health & relationships, and navigates life’s complexities.
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Latest Episodes
Why does my partner get so defensive when I try to talk?
You’re trying to have a normal conversation and your partner becomes defensive. Now you’re explaining yourself, they’re explaining themselves, and...
Grief: How to Cope and How to Support Someone Who’s Grieving
What do you do when someone you love dies? What do you do when a friend or a family member is the one grieving? Grief is a feeling most of us were...
How to fall back in love with your partner
You still like each other. You get along well. Nobody is angry, nothing has obviously broken. You've just stopped feeling in love the way you used...
7 signs your partner is emotionally checked out
You're spending time together. Dinners, dog walks, evenings on the couch. Nobody's fighting, nothing has obviously broken. Something feels...
Feeling lonely in your relationship: what it means and what to do about it
Feeling lonely in a relationship even a good one? This is one of the most common things I hear in therapy, and one of the hardest feelings to name....
Bad marriage advice with Monica Tanner
You've probably been given the same relationship advice your whole life. Never go to bed angry. Just communicate more. Send them the article. Some...
Marie’s guest appearances
Understanding Grief: How to Navigate Loss, Love and Healing
A conversation with Dr Jodi Richardson on the Well, Hello Anxiety podcast Grief is something we will all experience, yet it's often one of the...
Business, Mental Health & Relationships
I recently joined Suz Chadwick on the Brand Builders Lab Podcast to talk about the messy, beautiful, and often stressful intersection of business,...
From Guilt to Grace: Parenting When Your Mental Health Is Suffering
A conversation with Dr Jodi Richardson on the Well, Hello Anxiety podcast Some days you have nothing left to give. What happens when you’re...
EMDR and Adolescents with Marie Vakakis
I recently joined Tracy Lynch on the Understanding EMDR podcast to talk about how EMDR therapy can support adolescents and their families. In our...
Transforming Mental Health Through Education
I recently joined Craig Minter on the Healthy Business Lab Podcast to talk about how education can transform mental health, in families, workplaces,...
Parents of Teenagers with Marie Vakakis
I joined Shane Birkel on The Couples Therapist Couch to talk about something I see a lot in my work. The same patterns that show up in couples...