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
Healing the Unmet Needs of Our Younger Selves
We know that our childhood shapes us, but the way those early experiences show up in adulthood can be surprising. It’s not always the “big traumas”...
The Future of Friendships: Are We Getting Lonelier?
Friendships shape our sense of belonging, but many adults struggle to nurture these connections. Social media, packed schedules, and fear of...
Affairs, Trust, and the Work of Healing After Betrayal
Affairs can shake the foundation of even the strongest relationships. As a couples therapist, I see this play out in real time, and I’ve been on a...
Suicide, Grief and Connection: An R U OK? Day Conversation
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in Australia, yet it’s still surrounded by stigma and fear. In this episode of This Complex Life, I...
What Bad Therapy Taught Me About Good Therapy
A bad therapy experience can create shame, self-doubt, or reluctance to seek help again. Therapy is often described as a safe and healing space, but...
What Therapists Get Wrong (and How We Can Do Better)
Some of the most powerful lessons I have learned as a therapist have come from listening to stories of when therapy goes wrong. The Very Bad Therapy...
Marie’s guest appearances
Podcasting, Finding Motivation, and Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
Listen as Marie and Cathy discuss the pandemic and its repercussions, how Marie finds motivation, and her future plans including where she sees her...
EMDR and Adolescents – Marie Vakakis and Tracy Lynch
Marie Vakakis is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Family Therapist, presenter, trainer and host of the This Complex Life podcast. Her...
Understanding and Relating to Teens with Marie Vakakis
Introducing Marie Vakakis (she/her)✨ Episode 45✨ In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Marie Vakakis (she/her), a highly skilled...
Emotion Coaching
Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Marie Vakakis on emotion coaching. Emotions – Why they are important to understand The current research on...











