Today, join us for a hopeful discussion about depression! We'll be sharing some personal anecdotes, some research about depression, and some tips for dealing with depression when you or your partner are experiencing bad mental health episodes.

Join us today for a very special discussion with Todd Baratz. Todd is a renowned psychotherapist and sex therapist whose innovative approach to mental health and relationships has established him as a leading figure in his field. In addition to his clinical practice, Baratz is a prolific writer and speaker. His insights are regularly featured in various media outlets, where he discusses topics ranging from romantic relationships to individual mental wellness. He lives in New York City and Los Angeles. Learn more on Instagram under his handle @YourDiagnonsense.

Visit his website at toddbaratz.com and to order his new book, How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind.

For this Multiamory episode, we're focusing on stress: the differences between distress and eustress, how stress is actually necessary for quality of life, healthy versus unhealthy stress, effects of bad stress, and how to balance stress levels to lead happier lives.

Part 2 of our series on going to therapy covers how to choose a therapist, some special considerations to think about when deciding on the type of therapy, and some non-traditional outlets for therapy, such as different apps.

This week we're welcoming Ruby back to the show to talk about mental health, which can be a tough topic for a lot of people, and even more difficult to address with a professional if you're polyamorous. Ruby gives her insight on some questions that our listeners provided, and talks about her experience as a mental health professional for the community.

It's our special 200th episode retrospective hootenanny!

Has online dating ever made you want to tear your hair out? You're not alone.