Welcome to AIR (Adventures In Relationship) where host and psychotherapist, Amy Gordon, supports you in navigating the quests, transformations, and triumphs in your relationship with romantic partners, yourself, and others. Change begins with YOU but nobody can do "the work" on their own. Think of AIR as a wise and friendly companion on your life's journey!
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Why do relationship arguments become so painful, repetitive, and exhausting—and how do you actually stop the cycle?In this episode of Adventures in Relationship, couple psychotherapist Amy Gordon breaks down practical, trauma-informed strategies for navigating conflict without escalating it. Drawing from real patterns seen in therapy, this episode focuses on strategies for avoiding offensiveness…
Why do relationship arguments become so painful, repetitive, and exhausting—and how do you actually stop the cycle? In this episode of Adventures in Relationship, couple psychotherapist Amy Gordon breaks down practical, trauma-informed strategies for navigating conflict without escalating it. Drawing from real patterns seen in therapy, this episode focuses on the mindset and ground rules that can…
Are you feeling jaded about dating? Like there’s no one good out there… and maybe no real hope for a healthy relationship? In this episode of Adventures in Relationship , psychotherapist Amy Gordon explores why modern dating can feel so discouraging—especially for adults with complex trauma , attachment wounds , and a dysregulated nervous system. If you’ve been burned by dating apps, stuck in…
Are you constantly asking yourself, “Should I stay or leave this relationship?” If you live with complex trauma (CPTSD) , this question can feel overwhelming, confusing, and exhausting. In this episode of Adventures in Relationship , therapist Amy Gordon explores how attachment styles, trauma history, resentment, jealousy, and boundary violations shape your ability to make clear relationship…
If you’re asking yourself “Should I stay or should I go?” in your relationship, you’re not alone—and for adults with complex trauma, this question can feel especially consuming. In this episode of Adventures in Relationship , we take an honest, nuanced look at abuse in relationships—moving beyond black-and-white thinking to explore the complicated reality many trauma survivors face. You’ll learn…
Anxious attachment has become the most talked about attachment style/relationship pattern online— but much of what’s being shared is incomplete, softened, or simply inaccurate. In this episode of Adventures in Relationship , psychotherapist Amy Gordon offers a direct, grounded, and at times uncomfortable reframe of what is commonly called “anxious attachment.” Drawing from attachment theory,…
Why do romantic relationships sometimes start out feeling completely different… and then slowly begin to feel painfully familiar?In this episode of **Adventures in Relationship**, therapist Amy Gordon explores a question many adults with complex trauma eventually ask:**Why does this keep happening to me in relationships?**After divorce, betrayal, or leaving an unhealthy partnership, many people…
In this episode of Adventures in Relationship , Amy unpacks scapegoating — in families, romantic relationships, workplaces, and even mental health systems. What is scapegoating? It’s what happens when harm is occurring, but accountability would destabilize the system. So instead of addressing the conditions, one person absorbs the blame. The “difficult” child.The “bitter” partner.The “unstable”…
In this episode of Adventures in Relationship , psychotherapist Amy Gordon explores how current events, political violence, and systems of power are impacting mental health—especially for adults with complex trauma (CPTSD). From a relational and neurobiological perspective, this episode examines why global violence, authoritarian control, immigration enforcement, war, and collective harm can…
Most therapists overlook the significance of emotional flashbacks for adults with complex trauma. Amy describes what emotional flashbacks are and offers some tips for working with emotional flashbacks, especially as they pertain to conflict avoidance. Start here if you want to be less conflict avoidant. Don't let cognitive, assertion-based, or behavioral models further drive you into spiraling…
