The Philosophy of Love and Relationships

How do you build meaningful connections—in romance, friendship, or work—without compromising your own values and growth? This event turns to ancient philosophy (from Aristotle to the Stoics) and modern psychology to help you navigate relationships with intention. Learn how to discern who aligns with your values, set boundaries without guilt, and recognize when a relationship has become unhealthy or stagnant. We’ll also cover practical strategies for moving on from breakups, resisting codependency, and cultivating self-worth that doesn’t depend on others’ validation.

Join philosophers, therapists, and authors as they translate these timeless ideas into tools you can use--so you can approach all your relationships with clarity and purpose.

Hosted by Kasey Pierce and Scott Waltman, PsyD, ABPP, authors of the forthcoming The Rescuer Trap. (New Harbinger) Produced by Jeff Bloom

Dr. Scott Waltman coauthor of Socratic Questioning for Therapists and Counselors (Routledge), The Stoicism Workbook: How the Wisdom of Socrates Can Help You Build Resilience and Overcome Anything Life Throws at You, and the forthcoming The Rescuer Trap: A Guide to Overcoming Codependency, Compulsive Helping in Relationships, and People-Pleasing (New Harbinger)

Kasey Pierce, coauthor of The Stoicism Workbook: How the Wisdom of Socrates Can Help You Build Resilience and Overcome Anything Life Throws at You and the forthcoming The Rescuer Trap: A Guide to Overcoming Codependency, Compulsive Helping in Relationships, and People-Pleasing (New Harbinger)

Michael Fontaine, professor of classics at Cornell University, author of How to Get Over a Breakup: An Ancient Guide to Moving On and How to Have Willpower: An Ancient Guide to Not Giving In (Princeton University Press).

Armand D'Angour, Professor of Classics at the University of Oxford, and Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, author of Socrates in Love: The Making of a Philosopher and How to Talk about Love: An Ancient Guide for Modern Lovers.

Dr. Helen Marie, UK-based trauma therapist & self-work guide, author of Choose You :Gentle Words to Help You Heal and Grow (Rider)

Dr. Kore Nissenson Glied, NYC clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, depression, and insomnia (CBT/ACT). Researcher on trauma, OCD, and HIV. Co-founder of The Type C Personality podcast—helping people-pleasers overcome burnout.

Anna White, Ex-Wall Street exec turned advocate after her Type C traits led to chronic burnout. Co-founder of The Type C Personality podcast. UNC Chapel Hill MBA.

Dr. Liz Gloyn, Reader in Latin Language and Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London. Author of The Ethics of the Family in Seneca (Cambridge University Press) and Tracking Classical Monsters in Popular Culture (Bloomsbury).

Dr. Leah Aguirre, psychotherapist and co-owner of Cove Counseling Group in San Diego, author of Is This Really Love? (New Harbinger)

Dr. Gregory Sadler, ReasonIO and Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Teacher of philosophy both inside and outside the traditional academy, philosophical counselor, and producer of accessible resources on philosophy.

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