In today’s world, sharing an opinion can feel like stepping onto a battlefield. We fear being judged, misunderstood, or canceled—so we stay silent. Or worse, we speak at each other instead of with each other. But real connection isn’t about having the perfect words. It’s about showing up with curiosity, intention, and presence—even when it’s uncomfortable.

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by legendary therapists and relationship experts Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt, creators of Imago Therapy and authors of the new book How to Talk With Anyone About Anything. We unpack the deeper purpose of conversation, how to reconnect during moments of conflict, and why our differences might actually be the gateway to deeper intimacy.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why differences don’t mean you’re incompatible—and how they can lead to greater intimacy.
• The #1 most effective tool to stay grounded and present in uncomfortable conversations.
• The one thing that must be present in every relationship if you want it to be healthy.

PLUS: I bring Harville one of my most triggering real-life scenarios—and ask him to walk me through it. And he does not disappoint.

Xxoo Darcy

REFERENCES

• Mindful Care
• Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples: Third Edition
• How to Talk with Anyone about Anything: The Practice of Safe Conversations
• Keeping the Love You Find: A Personal Guide
• Doing Imago Relationship Therapy in the Space-Between: A Clinician's Guide
• The Space Between: The Point of Connection
• Making Marriage Simple: Ten Relationship-Saving Truths

CREDITS

“We Need To Talk With Dr. Darcy Sterling” is a Sterling Standard Production. Editing and sound engineering by Bart Migal. Our theme music is by Trending Music. Special thanks to Amanda Cristiani.

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Do you keep ending up with the same type of partner—different face, same red flags?

Are your relationships lopsided—with one of you craving emotional intimacy, and the other can’t (or won’t) go there?

Do you find yourself thinking, “Why does this keep happening to me?”

If so, this episode is for you.

At some point, we all have to stop pointing fingers and ask the harder question: What’s my role in this?

Not to take all the blame. Not to spiral into shame.

But because real change in your love life starts with the one thing you can control—you.

This week, Ashtyn’s back—and I’m the one in the hot seat, answering the questions.

If you’re brave enough to look in the mirror, I promise to be right there with you, making it okay (and even a little bit funny).

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The most common reason people fail to see their part in relationship patterns.
• The key questions to ask yourself when your relationships feel like déjà vu.
• What to do when you realize you are contributing to the problem.
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This episode is packed with humor, honesty, and our own stories—so you don’t have to feel alone while doing the work. You can be the hero in your own love story.

Xxoo Darcy

REFERENCES

Mindful Care

CREDITS

“We Need To Talk With Dr. Darcy Sterling” is a Sterling Standard Production. Editing and sound engineering by Bart Migal. Our theme music is by Trending Music. Special thanks to Amanda Cristiani.

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Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in the U.S., affecting over 40 million adults each year. And yet, despite how familiar it is, we still get so much wrong about it.

We’re taught to treat anxiety like something to conquer, suppress, or “fix.” But what if that mindset is actually making things worse?

If you've ever spiraled over a future that hasn’t happened—or replayed a conversation on loop, dissecting every word you said—this episode is for you.

Joining me is licensed therapist Alison Seponara, creator of The Anxiety Healer, and one of Instagram’s most trusted voices on mental health. Together, we unpack what anxiety really is, why it’s so hard to manage, and how to stop unintentionally feeding the very thing we’re trying to escape.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The one anxiety tool no one’s talking about—but everyone should be using
• Why you actually don’t want to get rid of your anxiety completely
• How early life experiences can shape our relationship with anxiety
• A personal story from Alison about the well-intentioned act that triggered her worst panic attack

If anxiety is part of your story, this episode is a must.

Xxoo Darcy

REFERENCES

Mindful Care

TheAnxietyHealer.com

The Anxiety Healer's Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body

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