Episode 28: A Conversation About DBT with Dr. J.J Kelly

  Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. J.J Kelly to talk about Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the misconceptions around its usage, and the reality of working with insurance companies. Dr. Kelly also talks about ‘I feel’ statements, identifying and owning our emotions, the symptoms […]

Episode 27: A Conversation About OCD with Alegra Kastens

  Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Alegra Kastens to talk about OCD, the misconceptions surrounding OCD, and some common obsessions and compulsions. Alegra also talks about treatments for OCD, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and recognizing mental compulsions as compulsions. Let’s delve […]

Episode 24: A Conversation About Coming Out Later in Life with Amanda Katherine Loy

  Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Amanda Katherine Loy to talk about her later-in-life coming out story, the demisexual experience, and her first sexual encounter with a woman. Amanda also talks about her love-hate relationship with labels, existing as a bisexual person in […]

Episode 23: A Conversation About Libido

Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I talk about libido, how libido functions on a spectrum, and the 8 categories of things that affect our libido. I’ll also talk about important questions to ask yourself surrounding your personal libido, and knowing when to check under the hood […]

Episode 22: A Conversation About The Relationship Escalator & Creating Your Own Milestones

Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I will be talking about the traditional relationship escalator, creating our own relationship milestones, and the subconscious societal pressure to conform. I will also talk about the various categories on the non-escalator relationship menu and figuring out what you want from […]

Episode 21: A Conversation About STIs and Disclosure with Janelle Marie Pierce

***Content / Trigger Warning, in this episode we discuss sensitive topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Topics like sexual abuse, and physical abuse, including child sexual molestation. This may be an episode to skip, or use headphones for, if you have others around you that may not be prepared to listen.*** or […]

Episode 20: A Conversation About Dating with Herpes (& Being a Comedian) with Erica Spera

  On today’s episode, I’m joined by Erica Spera to talk about navigating the dating world with herpes, disclosing your diagnosis, and how to respond to someone disclosing their diagnosis to you. Erica also talks about being vulnerable and empowered, reframing the herpes mindset, the importance of informed consent, dating apps, and doing standup comedy. […]