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Guide for Couples- Beyond Holding It Together
Guide for Couples- Beyond Holding It Together
A short reflective guide for couples who love each other but feel something is off. Explore three frameworks to reconnect with more clarity and care.
Beyond Burnout: Leadership Frameworks for Sustainable Culture — Esther B. MFT
Beyond Burnout: Leadership Frameworks for Sustainable Culture — Esther B. MFT
A free leadership guide for building cultures of care without sacrificing ambition. Explore frameworks for sustainable leadership and workplace wellbeing.
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Women’s Retreat - July 2026
Women’s Retreat - July 2026
Discover culturally attuned retreats for Black and Brown women focusing on healing, renewal, and self-care. Experience transformative, intimate events in serene settings.
Couples Weekend Intensives
Couples Weekend Intensives
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Free self-compassion course
Free self-compassion course
Get our free 5-day self-compassion course to learn mindful practices, daily affirmations, and practical tools for burnout recovery and self-care.
Are you ready for a retreat? Retreat readiness quiz
Are you ready for a retreat? Retreat readiness quiz
Compassion Collective Retreat Readiness Quiz with Esther Boykin, LMFT
Guided meditations on Insight Timer
Guided meditations on Insight Timer
MEDIA APPEARANCES & SPEAKING GIGS
HuffPost: 3 Basic questions that will change your life
HuffPost: 3 Basic questions that will change your life
"Six months later, they're like, 'I just show up for my life differently.'"
Am I Doing it Wrong Podcast: How forgiveness really works
Am I Doing it Wrong Podcast: How forgiveness really works
Listen to How Forgiveness Actually Works — And When Not To Do It from Am I Doing It Wrong?. This week Raj and Noah welcome licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Dr. Esther Boykin to talk all about the difference between forgiving and reconciling, the necessity of apologies, and all the dimensions of the value we call forgiveness.Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at amidoingitwrong@huffpost.com.
Where's the Self-Compassion?: Sh*t I Just Quit My Job Podcast
Where's the Self-Compassion?: Sh*t I Just Quit My Job Podcast
Careers Podcast · Updated Weekly · Ever stood on the edge of a big decision, wondering if it's the right move? If you've ever wondered, "Is this it?" while gazing at your daily grind, you're not alone. After making it to the top of the…
Reimagining Love Podcast: Bringing Self-Compassion to Our Careers
Reimagining Love Podcast: Bringing Self-Compassion to Our Careers
Relationships Podcast · Updated Weekly · Reimagining Love is your destination for profound, enlightening discussions about love, family, intimacy, and everything in between—a podcast that gives you the opportunity to reimagine ourselves, our…
Good Day DC: Not all therapy is created equal: questions to ask when seeking help
Good Day DC: Not all therapy is created equal: questions to ask when seeking help
Marriage and family therapist Esther Boykin shared the warning signs of bad therapy and questions to ask yourself before following someone's advice.
My TEDx Talk: The Antidote to Laziness
My TEDx Talk: The Antidote to Laziness
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
How To Rest In Your Success | Essence
How To Rest In Your Success | Essence
We tapped mental health professionals to understand why it's important to slow down to acknowledge and celebrate your wins.
In the Space Between on Apple Podcasts
In the Space Between on Apple Podcasts
Mental Health Podcast · Updated Biweekly · What does it really feel like to be a Black man in today’s society? Beyond the prescribed narratives we see in media and grow up within our families, who are Black men? “The Space Between” is a podca…
Real Housewives of Potomac - Season 4
Real Housewives of Potomac - Season 4
Season 4 Episode 11 Preview: Ashley is afraid of Michael leaving her the way that her father left her.
Podversation: Boundaries are an Invitation
Podversation: Boundaries are an Invitation
No matter where you are on your healing journey, this episode has much to offer about therapy and setting boundaries. It highlights a gentle way to approach long term healing and reinforces the value of discerning and setting boundaries that keep our selves safe and deepen our relationships.
Good Morning Washington: Understanding attachment styles in your relationship
Good Morning Washington: Understanding attachment styles in your relationship
We all know relationships take a lot of work, but do you know your specific attachment style when it comes to being in a relationship? Licensed marriage and fam
Better With Paul Podcast episode
Better With Paul Podcast episode
HuffPost- Reality TV + Real Therapy
HuffPost- Reality TV + Real Therapy
Recently, more unscripted shows have been showing therapy for what it actually is: normal and undramatic.
Life I Swear podcast hosted by Chloe Louvouezo
Life I Swear podcast hosted by Chloe Louvouezo
Moving Beyond Making Your Life Look Great to Make Sure It Feels Great
Moving Beyond Making Your Life Look Great to Make Sure It Feels Great
TODAY Show: Finding Your Comfort Zone
TODAY Show: Finding Your Comfort Zone
MENTAL HEALTH 101: Finding The Right Therapist
MENTAL HEALTH 101: Finding The Right Therapist
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