We Need To Talk… with Dr. Darcy Sterling

In a world where access to explicit content is just a click away, pornography has become a significant part of our sexual landscape. For some, it’s a tool for exploring curiosity. For others, the mere thought of their partner viewing porn crosses the line of infidelity. But no matter where you stand, there’s no denying that porn has the power to shape our understanding of sex, our desires, and how we relate to our partners.Today we’re diving into the psychological, emotional, and ethical dimensions of pornography’s influence on love, trust, and sexual satisfaction. We’re going to explore how porn shows up in our relationships and how we can talk about it openly, without fear or shame. In this episode, you’ll learn:How watching porn affects our romantic relationships. What happens when it becomes a point of contention—or a source of connection—between partners. How to bring up concerns about your partner’s porn use without triggering shame, discomfort, or defensiveness.Xxoo DarcyREFERENCESMindful CareSLAA - Sex and Love Addicts AnonymousCREDITS“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 and Preston Smith.  DISCLAIMER#Dating #DatingTips #RelationshipGoals #DatingAdvice #Relationships #RelationshipPodcast #RelationshipPodcasts #RelationshipAdvice#RelationshipExperts #RealTalkRelationships #LoveLanguage #RelationshipIssues #RelationshipHelp #PodcastLove #WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcy #Therapy #CouplesCounseling #CouplesTherapy #DrDarcySterling #DoctorDarcySterling #DrDarcy#Intimacy #IntimacyTip #IntimacyCoaching #EmotionalIntimacy #IntimacyMatters #LetsTalkAboutSex #LoveAndSex #PornInRelationships #PornographyInRelationships #SexualHealth #SexLife Instagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy SterlingTik Tok:@doctordarcysterling  X:@DrDarcySterling   YouTube:@DarcySterling   Threads:@drdarcysterlingWatch this episode here on YouTube. 

Tiffany Pollard is a woman whose name has become synonymous with reality TV Royalty. She burst onto our screens with a big personality and an even bigger heart on Flavor of Love and has since become an icon in the reality television world. I had the pleasure of working with her on Famously Single, where I taught her dating and relationship skills, but she’s also about to hit your screens in an exciting new show called House of Villains, premiering in October on E! Network.Today, I’m talking to her about how being a celebrity has impacted her personal life. I’m going to go behind the curtain to talk to the real person who is known professionally as both “HBIC” and “New York,” but to me, she’s just plain Tiff. Here’s what’s in this episode:All the deets on Tiffany Pollard’s dating life.How Tiffany stays grounded in her relationships when the world wants the ‘New York’ they see on TV.Tiffany’s biggest fear about marriage (it’s probably your biggest fear too). Xxoo DarcyREFERENCESMindful Carehttps://www.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 and Preston Smith.  DISCLAIMER#TiffanyPollard #RealityTV #RealityTVnews #RealityTVshow #RealityTVStar #HouseOfVillains #FamouslySingle #HBIC #E! #E!Entertainment #Dating #DatingTips #RelationshipGoals #DatingAdvice #Relationships #RelationshipPodcast #RelationshipPodcasts #RelationshipAdvice#RelationshipExperts #RealTalkRelationships #LoveLanguage #RelationshipIssues #RelationshipHelp #PodcastLove #WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcy #WeNeedToTalk #Therapy #CouplesCounseling #CouplesTherapy #DrDarcySterling #DoctorDarcySterling #DrDarcyInstagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy SterlingTik Tok:@doctordarcysterling  X:@DrDarcySterling   YouTube:@DarcySterling   Threads:@drdarcysterlingWatch this episode here on YouTube. 

Being a therapist wasn’t my dream job. Being a dancer was. But I came to dance late — just before my 18th birthday — ancient by dance standards. Still, I was determined and auditioned to be a dance major in college. Dance training shaped me more as a person than as a dancer. Dance taught me discipline, perseverance, and the ability to tolerate failure. From the beginning, I knew I had to work twice as hard as everyone else because I started so late. The mental toughness I learned as a dance trainee is the reason for every success I’ve experienced in my life. But it wasn’t all good. The dance world can be dark, and I didn’t walk away unscathed. There’s a "tough love" mentality that gets passed down from one generation to the next, leaving many dancers with emotional scars.The relentless drive for perfection often leaves dancers dealing with anxiety, body image struggles, and levels of insecurity that can follow them for life.If this sounds familiar to you, it’s because dance shares many of the same pressures and psychological challenges as competitive sports. Today’s guest knows this all too well. Dr. Chelsea Pierotti is a former professional ballet dancer turned sports psychologist. She understands the emotional wounds that can come from both dance and sports and is here to talk about the mental health challenges in these high-pressure environments.In this episode, you’ll learn:The psychological toll that comes with competitive sports.The warning signs that a training environment is crossing into unhealthy territory.How athletes and dancers can build resilience without internalizing the message that they need to suffer for excellence. Xxoo DarcyCREDITS“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 and Preston Smith. DISCLAIMER#SportsPsychology #DancePsychology #DanceTherapy #PerformanceAnxiety #AthleteMentalHealth #SportsMentalHealth #DancerMentalHealth #CompetitiveSports#EmotionalResilience #SportsTherapy #EliteSports #EliteAthlete #MentalToughness#BodyImage #WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcy #Therapy #CouplesCounseling #CouplesTherapy #DrDarcySterling #DoctorDarcySterling #DrDarcy #DrChelseaPierottiInstagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy SterlingTik Tok:@doctordarcysterling X:@DrDarcySterling YouTube:@DarcySterling Threads:@drdarcysterlingWatch this episode here on YouTube.

In an era defined by globalization and digital connection, long distance relationships have become increasingly common, but no less challenging. From managing loneliness and navigating intimacy, to the inevitable communication hurdles that come from having different time zones and schedules, long distance relationships make the usual relationship hurdles seem quaint. That said, LDR’s are 100% possible, and in this episode, you’ll learn:Why the way we communicate when we’re in close proximity DOES NOT WORK when you ARE long distance (and what to do instead). How to use new technology to bridge distance between you and your long distance partner (it’s not what you think).  Creative ways of getting your sex on no matter how many miles are between you.AND… I debunk the most common myths about long distance relationships. Xxoo DarcyREFERENCEShttps://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/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, Stephanie Sterling and Preston Smith.  DISCLAIMER#Dating #DatingTips #RelationshipGoals #DatingAdvice #Relationships #RelationshipPodcast #RelationshipPodcasts #RelationshipAdvice #RelationshipExperts #RealTalkRelationships#LoveLanguage #RelationshipIssues #RelationshipHelp #PodcastLove #DrDarcySterling #WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcy #Therapy #CouplesCounseling #CouplesTherapy #DrDarcySterling #DoctorDarcySterling #DrDarcy #LongDistanceLove #LDRGoals #MilesApartHeartsTogether#LoveKnowsNoDistance #LongDistanceRelationship #LDRCouple #DistanceMakesUsStronger #LDRLoveStory #TogetherApart #LDRSupport #LoveAcrossTheMiles #LDRStruggles #DistanceAndLove #FarButClose #LongDistanceLovers #DigitalLove #CloseInHeart #ConnectedByLove #BridgingTheDistance #LoveWithoutLimitsInstagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy SterlingTik Tok:@doctordarcysterling  X:@DrDarcySterling   YouTube:@DarcySterling   Threads:@drdarcysterlingWatch this episode here on YouTube. 

Today we’re tackling a topic that is often shrouded in secrecy and misunderstanding: How to be an ethical fuck buddy.  Navigating the friends-with-benefits terrain can be tricky. How do you ensure everyone’s on the same page? How do you set boundaries that protect the friendship while still enjoying the benefits? And most importantly, how do you engage in this kind of relationship with integrity, respect, and mutual care?Today I am going to guide you through the Do’s and Don’ts of being an ethical fuck buddy. We’re going to cover the tough conversations that will lead to getting actual consent, and I’ll show you how to handle the complex emotions that come with this kind of situationship — so that when one of you taps out, which will happen — your friendship is still intact.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to manage expectations.How to navigate your shared social circle.Biggest rookie mistakes people make when they enter a FWB situation.Xxoo DarcyCREDITS“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, Stephanie Sterling and Preston Smith.  DISCLAIMER#Dating #DatingTips #RelationshipGoals #DatingAdvice #Relationships #RelationshipPodcast #RelationshipPodcasts #RelationshipAdvice#RelationshipExperts #RealTalkRelationships #LoveLanguage #RelationshipIssues #RelationshipHelp #PodcastLove#WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcy #Therapy #CouplesCounseling #CouplesTherapy #DrDarcySterling #DoctorDarcySterling #DrDarcy#FWBBoundaries #NoCuddles #ProtectYourFriendshipb #WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcySterling #Relationships #RelationshipGoals #HealthyRelationships #FriendsWithBenefits #Boundaries #CasualRelationships #RelationshipAdvice #CommunicationIsKey #RelationshipMatters #DatingAdvice #LoveAndRelationships Instagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy SterlingTik Tok:@doctordarcysterling  X:@DrDarcySterling   YouTube:@DarcySterling   Threads:@drdarcysterlingWatch this episode here on YouTube. 

The modern marriage ideal suggests that we find a partner to help us become our best selves. But we also want a partner to make us feel loved, safe and secure — and that means accepting the current version of us. The person we are today. To help us become tomorrow’s version, we place a partner in a double bind where they have to acknowledge a difference between today’s version and the version of us we’re capable of becoming. For that, they need to be able to see us through a critical lens. And that can be very tough. Both on the receiving end and on the messenger’s end. Lots of us say we want feedback, but most of us can’t handle it. In this episode, I’m going to: Reveal the paradox of the modern ideal marriage.Challenge you to question whether we ask too much of our partners. Encourage you to prioritize:  Your need for unconditional love  Finding a partner who will help you grow.Xxoo DarcyCREDITS“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 and Preston Smith.  DISCLAIMER#Dating #DatingTips #RelationshipGoals #DatingAdvice #Relationships #RelationshipPodcast #RelationshipPodcasts #RelationshipAdvice#RelationshipExperts #RealTalkRelationships #LoveLanguage #RelationshipIssues #RelationshipHelp  #PodcastLove #WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcy #Therapy #CouplesCounseling #CouplesTherapy #DrDarcySterling #DoctorDarcySterling #DrDarcyInstagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy SterlingTik Tok:@doctordarcysterling  X:@DrDarcySterling   YouTube:@DarcySterling   Threads:@drdarcysterlingWatch this episode here on YouTube.

The threads that bind us to our families have begun to feel optional in recent years. And in our culture of social media — where anyone with a phone can proclaim themselves to be an expert on subjects that they have no training or qualifications in — influencers are everywhere, some of them encouraging followers to end what they deem to be toxic relationships, or to break unhealthy cycles, or to rethink the obligation of being in our closest relationships. I am a fan of healthy relationships. And when they become exploitive, manipulative or harmful, I am OK with someone making the decision to exit the relationship — even when it’s with a family member. I am truly torn when it comes to family estrangement. I know first hand the wounds that come from being in a painful relationship. I understand why someone would make the decision to step away. And as a therapist and a human being, I’ve seen the cost people pay when they lose their tribe. Joining me in this discussion is Dr. Joshua Coleman, author of the book Rules of Estrangement. Dr. Coleman is a psychologist in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, and he has carved out a specialty in family estrangement.  In this episode you’ll learn:The #1 cause of family estrangement.  How well-meaning friends and family tend to exacerbate estrangement. The biggest mistakes people make when they’re trying to reconcile. AND… Dr. Coleman gives us his greatest tool for those who want to bridge the gap between themself and a loved one they’re cut off from. Xxoo DarcyREFERENCESIs Cutting Off Your Family Good Therapy? The New York Times July 14, 2024 Ellen Barry.Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties & How to Heal the ConflictCREDITS“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 and Preston Smith. DISCLAIMER#FamilyEstrangement #ToxicRelationships #ToxicFamily #Toxic #Estrangement #Estranged #DrJoshuaColeman #EstrangedParents#EstrangedChildren #EstrangedParentsAndAdultChildren #EstrangedParent #EstrangedFamily #EstrangedAdultChildren #Reconciliation#Alienation #ParentalAlienation #NoContact #RelationshipPodcast #RelationshipPodcasts #WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcy #Therapy #CouplesCounseling #CouplesTherapy #DrDarcySterling #DoctorDarcySterling #DrDarcyInstagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy SterlingTik Tok:@doctordarcysterling  X:@DrDarcySterling   YouTube:@DarcySterling   Threads:@drdarcysterlingWatch this episode here on YouTube.

The early stage of a new relationship is like nothing else. The excitement, the intense physical attraction, the space they take up in your mind — it can be all consuming. A new relationship is a high you can’t find in a drug.  Because of that, new partners can struggle to pace themselves — to slow their roll — so they don’t burn through those early months. Which is why pacing a new relationship can become its own thing. And because she is in a new relationship, my co-host Ashtyn Tardif, who you’ve grown to love, joins me with all the questions! In this episode, you’ll learn:How to handle pressure from family and friends to meet your new partner. The pros and cons of making things official on social media.How to balance your personal life and independence with merging into a couple.AND… what to do when the first “I Love You” doesn’t happen simultaneously.  Xxoo DarcyCREDITS“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, Stephanie Sterling and Preston Smith.  DISCLAIMER#Dating #DatingTips #RelationshipGoals #DatingAdvice #Relationships #RelationshipPodcast #RelationshipPodcasts #RelationshipAdvice#RelationshipExperts #RealTalkRelationships #LoveLanguage #RelationshipIssues #RelationshipHelp #PodcastLove #WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcy #Therapy #CouplesCounseling #CouplesTherapy #DrDarcySterling #DoctorDarcySterling #DrDarcy#RelationshipGoals #SlowAndSteady #NewRelationship #NewRelationships #PaceYourself #PacingInstagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy SterlingTik Tok:@doctordarcysterling  Twitter:@DrDarcySterling   YouTube:@DarcySterling   Threads:@drdarcysterlingWatch this episode here on YouTube. 

Painful sex? Torturous periods?PMS that makes you feel like you should be wrapped in yellow caution tape?This episode is PACKED with answers to your HORMONE questions, and all the other “lady-problems” that women are shamed into silence about. In this conversation with TikTok sensation Dr. Karen Tang, you’ll learn:  If birth control causes long-term hormonal imbalances.How much period pain is too much pain.Whether hormone replacement therapy is really dangerous.AND… Dr. Tang debunks some of the biggest myths on TikTok about hormones.Regardless of which hormone issues you’re experiencing, it’s not hysteria and there is a solution. Xxoo DarcyREFERENCES“So Last Week I’m At The Gynecologist’s Office” It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told) By: Karen Tang MDCREDITSWe 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 and Preston Smith.DISCLAIMER#Dating #DatingTips #RelationshipGoals #DatingAdvice #Relationships #RelationshipPodcast #RelationshipPodcasts#RelationshipAdvice #RelationshipExperts #RealTalkRelationships #LoveLanguage #PodcastLove #WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcy #Therapy#CouplesCounseling #CouplesTherapy #DrDarcySterling #DoctorDarcySterling #DrDarcy #HormoneBalance #HormoneImbalance#HormoneImbalancing #HormoneImbalances #HormoneHealth #HormoneReplacementTherapy #HormoneTherapy #WomensHealth#WomensHealthcare #WomensHealthMatters #PCOSAwareness #MenopauseSupport #MenopauseHealth #MenopauseRelief #MenopauseSymptoms #Perimenopause #ReproductiveHealth #Endometriosis #BirthControl #PMDD #DrKarenTangInstagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy SterlingTik Tok:@doctordarcysterling X:@DrDarcySterling YouTube:@DarcySterling Threads:@drdarcysterlingWatch this episode here on YouTube.