The Truth About Relationships: What’s Confusing, Frustrating, and Totally Normal w/ Todd Baratz
Podcast: The Psychology of RelationshipsPublished On: Thu Feb 05 2026
Description: Love is supposed to feel good—so why does it so often feel confusing, activating, and emotionally exhausting? Even in the healthiest relationships, we can feel anxious, irritated, or like we’re “losing our mind,” which often leads to the quiet panic of wondering whether something is wrong with us or the relationship itself. Julie and Yue sit down with Todd Baratz, therapist and author of ‘How To Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind’ for a raw, unfiltered look at why love brings out our deepest insecurities, needs, and patterns. Todd breaks down why losing your mind in relationships is normal, how cognitive biases distort the way we evaluate partners, and why frustration doesn’t automatically mean you’re with the wrong person. In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why Even Healthy Relationships Activate Anxiety, Doubt, and Emotional Intensity• How Cognitive Biases Shape The Way You Judge Your Partner And Your Relationships• What Frustration in Love Is Really Signaling (And What It's Not)• Why 'Should I Stay or Should I Go?' Keeps People Stuck• The Question That Actually Leads to Clarity, Self-Trust, and Relational GrowthTo learn more about Todd, visit toddbaratz.com and follow him on Instagram @yourdiagnonsenseWant to feel more connected to your partner? Download Brick and get 10% off at https://www.getbrick.app/PORSHOWOur Sponsors:* Omaha Steaks: Try the Burger Perfection Flight at OmahaSteaks.com today. That’s 20 premium steak burgers for just $79.99. Plus, get $35 off with promo code BEEF. * Quince: Download the Quince App for app-exclusive offers and get free shipping and 365 day returns at https://quince.com/por* Talkiatry: Complete the short assessment and get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes at talkiatry.com/por* The Dare: Go get the book wherever books are sold or through https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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