“Be persistent, but skillful.” - Wise and simple words from this week’s episode on broaching the subject of couples counseling with a hesitant or resistant partner. Clients often ask Figs this important question when initially reaching out. Wit

Ben and Jen in Love

Jun 27th, 2017 59m 31s

Figs returns with his third installment of the “Who Are You in Love Series”. This time, he is joined by couple “Ben and Jen” and their 4 week old baby in arms. Together they vulnerably open up to the deep and important questions about love.

Waiting For Ramen

Jun 20th, 2017 14m 57s

Figs and Teale are 10 days past their due date, anxiously awaiting the home birth of their second child, Kian. Together they share their vulnerabilities and experiences during this time while also waiting for their favorite San Francisco Friday

Figs & Teale PreBirth Part 2

Jun 13th, 2017 36m 24s

Today’s episode highlights the important and final pre-birth check in with Figs and his pregnant wife Teale. As a follow up to their first pre-birth episode (released 5/23/2017), the two sit down together one last time to share and understand e

Emotional Bonding Styles

Jun 6th, 2017 27m 55s

“In short, love is an emotional bond. It’s not optional; it’s part of our biology,” affirms Figs in today’s episode about Attachment Styles. Have you ever thought about how we’re “useless” when we’re born? We can’t do anything for ourselves. Ou

Ben Reebs In Love

May 30th, 2017 1h 3m

“Shame really biologically is this momentary message that you have to stop paying attention to what you’re paying attention to.” - Fiachra ‘Figs’ O’Sullivan Portland based naturopathic doctor, Ben Reebs, joins Figs as the second guest in the

Birth Prep with Figs & Teale

May 23rd, 2017 48m 35s

Figs sits down with his pregnant wife, Teale (due in 3-5 weeks!) and together they share a special, intimate chat to prepare for the birth of their second child, Kian! Figs asks Teale three questions. These can be applied to any major relati

Built For Love

May 16th, 2017 23m 24s

Today, Figs goes back to the basics and answers the question what is love? Certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (a clinical approach founded by Dr. Sue Johnson), Figs shares the Attachment Theory perspective on this big question.

Marisa Goudy in Love

May 8th, 2017 51m 11s

The Magic is in the Repair

May 8th, 2017 31m 25s

Relationships are hard work -- love and connection matters so much that you are guaranteed to have conflict in your relationship. In this episode of Empathi with Figs, psychotherapist and couples counselor, Figs O’Sullivan invites Teale, his w

Be The One You've Been Waiting For

May 8th, 2017 36m 8s

Relationship expert and couples therapist Figs O'Sullivan gives husbands and wives a resource to feel more connected in their marriage on Empathi with Figs. No matter how strong we are, when it comes to love there is a part of all of us that c

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