Posts in relationships
Academic Coaching: Preparing Youth for College

Dr. Alexis talks with Hayden, a Wellness Coach with Wit & Reason focusing on (among a few areas) youth’s academic wellness. Hayden shares the many challenges teens experience in testing, applying, and remaining in college. Learn tips & recommendations to support youth through college readiness challenges!

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What is a Healthy Sex Drive?

Our Wit & Reason therapist, Rueben Steele and Dr. Alexis dive into drive and answer, What is a Healthy Sex Drive? We're not here to characterize levels or brands of sexuality as pathological or "bad" instead we would like for you to use this show as a guide to help you increase your ability to figure out what's healthy, sexy, and compatible for you.

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Listen Live!

Wit and Reason hosted by psychologist Dr. Alexis Moreno brings her expertise to provide smart and practical explanations for human behavior. Interviewing diverse health experts regarding today’s ever evolving life and culture, DC’s own will be asking questions on anything from love to hardships. Listen in and bring a little bit of positive mental health to your day.

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Teens & Mental Health

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10 to 24-year-olds. Approximately 20% of kids have seriously considered suicide within a one year period here in the US. How do you have a conversation about emotions, mental health, and concerning behaviors with the teens in your life?

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Telehealth & Access

We're all doing our part to flatten the curve and decrease the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home. But sheltering in place and practicing social distance does not at all mean you need to be disconnected. Mental health therapists and health coaches are here for you via video sessions.

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Meditation & Health

Dr. Alexis meets with Dr. Mark Libow, a retired cardiologist, who after years of practice in the medical field, has decided to take on studying, teaching, and practicing Qigong meditation. Listen in as Dr. Libow describes his first encounter with a Qigong Master, the unprompted diagnosis he received, and the life changing impact Qigong meditation has played in his life.

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Easing Coronavirus Anxiety

We are in what some experts are calling an infodemic – as confirmed cases of coronavirus continue to grow so does misinformation. On today’s show, Dr. Alexis partners up with licensed clinical social worker, Alex Honigman to address our fears and anxieties around coronavirus.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington

Do you have youth in your life ages 5 - 18? Want to make sure they have healthy adult supervision & keep them busy after school? Well, we have a program for you! We have President & CEO, Gabrielle Webster, an African American executive leading the charge to serve over 20,000 youth in the Greater Washington region on our show during Black History Month & in support of our ongoing mission to support diverse community programs.

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Loss & Healing

We are going deep on the show today - Save this show for later if you are currently operating heavy machinery. This is a crucial one. A topic that every single one of us relates to on an intense and profound level. We’re diving into loss. Why do we grieve and how do we get through it?

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Healthy Conflicts

How in the world do we manage to have HEALTHY conflicts in our relationships? Dr. Alexis Moreno and Dr. Rebekah Montgomery talk all about talking - specifically, how to talk with others about the tough, emotionally charged topics. Listen in as Dr. Alexis and Dr. M breakdown what it means to "fight fair," essentials for healthy conflicts, and useful tips for maintaining a relationship while talking about the tough stuff.

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LGBTQ 101

Moreno siblings assemble!! Dr. Alexis Moreno and Lalo Moreno, MA, Professor of Queer Leadership Development & Co-Founder of Expanding Identities Development, get together to talk all about gender and sexual orientations. Listen in as the Moreno siblings review every LGBTQ letter, best practices, and how to navigate today's evolving social norms.

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Breakups & Healing

Dr. Alexis partners up with Marriage & Family Therapist, Jordan Madison, to breakdown Breakups into 3 phases: Deciding to Break Up, Your Brain During a Breakup & Grieving, and Healing. A beautiful, beginning, middle, & end - If only breakups were that clean and structured. Listen is as Dr. Alexis and Jordan provide practical tips on how to heal from a breakup.

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Self-Care & Wellness

We see #selfcare thrown around a lot but what does self-care actually mean and what does it have to do with our self-love, wellness, and health? Dr. Alexis breaks it down for you along with tips from people actively engaging in their self-care at the Fitness & Wellness Festival in Arlington, VA. Get some self-care and wellness inspiration from this special Wit & Reason episode!

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Random Questions: Speed Round!

We put Dr. Alexis' psychological know-how to the test in this fast-paced, Random Question: Speed Round! Listen in as Dr. Alexis demonstrates the expansive training, diverse practice, & multifaceted knowledge set Psychologists acquire by the time they have that degree in hand. A few of the questions asked and answered include: Sex in relationships, sleep hygiene, dealing with stress, “open relationships,” falling in love, & resources to confirm a diagnosis for severe mental illness.

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Love & Dating

Dr. Alexis Moreno and guest expert, licensed clinical social worker (and hubby) Alex Honigman, bring psychological expertise to provide smart and practical explanations for human behavior. Dr. Alexis & Alex discuss today’s ever evolving love and dating culture and answer DC’s own questions on anything from love to hardships. Listen in and bring a little bit of positive mental health to your day.

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