Love Chats with Catalyst

On this episode, we analyze the relationship between Emily (Taylor Russell) and Luke (Lucas Hedges) in the A24 film Waves.

Topics covered include forgiveness, emotional vulnerability, and healing from grief. Content warning: this episode contains mature themes. Listener discretion is advised.

On this episode, we analyze the relationship between Tyler (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) and Alexis (Alexa Demie) in the A24 film Waves.

Topics covered include toxic masculinity, the cycle of abuse, and teen pregnancy. Content warning: this episode contains mature themes. Listener discretion is advised.

On this Holiday Special episode, we do a speed analysis of each relationship featured in the film Love Actually.

Topics covered include long term love and infidelity (Karen and Harry), unrequited love (Mark and Juliet), love across languages (Jamie and Aurelia), love despite status (David and Natalie), missed opportunity love (Sarah and Karl), unexpected love (John and Judy), platonic love (Billy Mack and Joe), step father-son love (Daniel and Sam), and young love (Joanna and Sam).

On this episode, we analyze the relationship between Julia (Lucía Uribe) and Ruy (Flavio Medina) in the Netflix Original series Todo va a Estar Bien (Everything Will Be Fine).

Topics covered include machismo/toxic masculinity, co-parenting after separation, and alternative forms of relationships. Featuring special guest Marlen, our bilingual counselor at Catalyst.

On this episode, we analyze the relationship between Celeste (Nicole Kidman) and Perry (Alexander Skarsgård) in Season 1 of Big Little Lies, an HBO series based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling book. Topics covered include the cycle of abuse, barriers to leaving, and healing after abuse. Content warning: this episode contains mature themes including domestic violence and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

On this bonus episode, Sarah interviews Gloria Wetterstrom, MS, LMFT on her perspective of the couple Denise (Lena Waithe) and Alicia (Naomi Ackie), from Moments in Love, Season 3 of the Netflix series Master of None.

On this episode, we analyze the relationship between Denise (Lena Waithe) and Alicia (Naomi Ackie) in Moments in Love, a stand alone season of the Netflix Series Master of None. Topics covered include negative relationship cycles, infidelity, and managing egos. 

On this episode, we're doing a deep dive into the relationship between Summer (Zooey Deschanel) and Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) in the movie 500 Days of Summer. Topics covered include putting our love interests on a pedestal, grief when relationships end, and honest communication about relationship expectations. 

On this episode, we analyze the relationship of Linda Lovelace and Chuck Trainer in the movie Lovelace. Topics covered include red flags of abuse, missed opportunities for intervention, and how to support a friend. Content warning: this episode contains mature themes including domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Listener discretion is advised. 

On this episode, we analyze the relationship of Annie and Ryan in the Hulu Original Series Shrill. Topics covered include self worth, awkward but necessary conversations, and knowing when to call it quits. Content warning: this episode contains mature themes. Listener discretion is advised.

On this episode of LoveChats with Catalyst, we analyze the relationship of Kat Stratford and Patrick Verona in the movie 10 Things I Hate About You. Topics covered include helicopter parenting, vulnerability, and trust.

On this episode, we analyze the relationship of Sylvie Parker and Robert Halloway (and Lacy Parker!) in the Amazon original movie Sylvie's Love. Topics covered include family expectations, communication, and masculinity. 

Join us as we analyze the relationship of Abby Holland and Harper Caldwell in the Hulu Original, The Happiest Season. Topics covered include coming out, gaslighting, and the importance of communication. 

So who are we? Meet your hosts: the Prevention & Outreach Team at Catalyst Domestic Violence Services. 

The mission of Catalyst is to reduce the incidence of intimate partner violence through crisis intervention, community education and the promotion of healthy relationships.

This is LoveChats with Catalyst, a relationship podcast exploring love in the 21 century.