S14. Episode 6: Friends with an Ex with Psychologist and Memoirist, Alisa Kriegel

Join us for an insightful and invigorating discussion with Alisa Kriegel, author of From Sexless Marriage to Sex Goddess, A Memoir. We talk all about her experiences and perspectives on fostering a post-marriage friendship with her ex-husband after his coming out. She shares about how relationships are built on three things – friendship, physical affection, and sex. We discuss how the loss of a relationship has the potential to turn our once-forever partners into “Somebody that I used to know,” according to singer, Gotye. We cover a lot of ground about women’s roles in society, co-parenting, conscious uncoupling, and the fine line between history with an ex and a friendship with an ex. Tune in for Alisa’s fascinating story and our amazing conversation all about exes as friends.

Show Notes:

  • Alisa Kriegel-Find out more about her book, From Sexless Marriage to Sex Goddess, A Memoir and Let’s Talk About Sex Really podcast as well as connect with her through social media
  • Conscious Uncoupling-Read more about Katherine Woodward Thomas and the power of conscious uncoupling.
  • Maestro-Watch this film about conductor and composer, Leonard Bernstein.
  • Gisèle Pelicot-Read about this story of a woman’s survival from her husband’s orchestration of sustained sexual assaults over the years.
  • Somebody That I Used To Know-Listen to this song from Gotye about the aftermath of a tragic breakup.