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
132 episodes
Expert Advice: Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Dr. Earl Turner
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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27:37
Understanding Erectile Dysfunction, Pelvic Pain, and Sexual Health with Dr. Susie Gronski
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 an...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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32:15
How to Create Shared Meaning about 2023 with Someone You Love
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 theo...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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5:41
The 4 Core Relationship Skills Everyone Needs To Know
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, Defe...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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24:37
Understanding Men's Friendships with Dr. Geoffrey Greif
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.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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29:56
Modern Love in the Latinx Community with Couples Therapist Eliza Boquin
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. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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40:12
Bumble's 2024 Dating Trend Prediction + Loss of Sexual Attraction
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....
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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11:57
How to Date Someone with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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 chroni...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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24:21
Unlocking Self-Love: Yoga Wisdom from Sabrina Rose
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-car...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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25:32
Intentional Dating Strategies with Leah Aguirre @abetterloveproject
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?<...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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40:14
Top Relationship Repair Strategies During An Argument and Afterward
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 Moment2. Staying Curious With Clarifying Questions3. After An Argument:...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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5:17
How to Overcome Breakups and Move Forward with Dr. Greg & Dr. Becca
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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27:19
What you need to know about sexual arousal, pleasure, and intimacy with sexologist Dr. Anya
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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27:21
Dating someone with an anxious or avoidant attachment style
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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22:57
The Antidote to Avoidance with Dr. Greg @ABetterLoveProject
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 rom...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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4:52
3 Critical Questions To Ask Before You Move In Together // S2E28
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 & Cleanliness2. Finances3. Rituals of ConnectionSurprised about com...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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4:11
Dr. Greg's Top 5 Relationship Dealbreakers
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 Chemistry2. Emotiona...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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7:47
Dating someone with a Bipolar Disorder diagnosis or any serious mental health condition
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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5:04
Celebrating 2022 with SHOUTOUTS to my favorite influencers @abetterloveproject
Join Dr. Greg for the final episode of 2022 for shoutouts to our amazing guests, interns, and sponsors : )Love of love,Dr. Greg❤️ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ABetterLoveProject❤️ T...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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4:46
How Yoga Can Help You Love Better with Alyssa Fletcher @abetterloveproject
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. Me...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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24:36
The Love Jones Cohort | Being Black and Single in America with Dr. Kris Marsh @abetterloveproject
Join Dr. Greg and his guest Dr. Kris Marsh to discuss her new book "The Love Jones Cohort" about being black, single, and middle-class in America.In this episode:1. Choosing to be single and a paradigm shift led by single black wome...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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26:14
How Improv Comedy Skills Will Improve Your Relationship Game | Courtney Pong & Dr. Greg @abetterloveproject
Join Dr. Greg and Courtney Pong to talk about improvisation, comedy, and the skills everyone can benefit from:1. What are the key lessons of improv comedy for communication?2. The power of connection and getting on the same...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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29:25
How to Deal with Dating Fatigue | Dr. Greg Matos & Jacqueline Hurst @abetterloveproject
Join Dr. Greg Matos and Jacqueline Hurst for a conversation about dating fatigue:1. Is it worst for men than women? In Los Angeles versus London?2. How to have fun and stay hopeful in a confusing dating landscape.3. Datin...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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23:05
How to Share Your Spiritual Beliefs and Love Fiercely with Dr. Greg and Bruna Nessif | Season 2 | Episode 20
Join Dr. Greg and Bruna to discuss how our childhood spiritual beliefs shape how we love and why creating shared meaning in family is so important:1. Spiritual values, beliefs, and love.2. Creating shared meaning about freedom, love...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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30:30
Men's Emotional Health + Relationships with Dr. Greg Matos & Ginger Dean | Season 2 | Ep 19
Join Dr. Greg and returning special guest Ginger Dean for a conversation about men's emotional health and relationships. In this episode:1. How to talk about vulnerability.2. Defensiveness and Change.3. Setting new norm...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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31:15