While divorce can set in motion positive changes in our lives, rarely does it make life easier. Not initially, anyway. In season 3 of Ted Lasso, Ted struggles to adjust to life after divorce. He’s having a hard time accepting that his ex-wife is now dating, and that her new boyfriend is spending a lot of time with their son. He’s also trying to figure out his own dating future, and what he needs to work on within himself to be in a good place to pursue new relationships. In this episode of When Therapists Watch TV, we discuss how to navigate life after divorce, including how to know when you’re ready to date, when and how to talk to your kids about your love life, and how your ex figures into those conversations. Divorce and co-parenting expert Deb Link joins Dr. Terri Bly to share her invaluable insight and wisdom for divorced men and women trying to figure out how to make the most of this chapter of their lives, while doing what they can to ensure the best outcomes for their children as well. 

When Therapists Watch TV is a podcast from Ellie Mental Health where we react to and discuss today's buzz-worthy TV shows and what they can teach us about ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. This podcast is hosted Dr. Terri Bly, PsyD, an avid watcher of television and licensed clinical psychologist. Each season, we will feature shows we think does an excellent job portraying some aspect of being human. With the help of other mental health professionals and subject matter experts, we will explore how television tackles important topics such as mental health, relationships, addiction, grief and loss, parenting - all that good human stuff.

Ellie Mental Health is an outpatient mental health clinic that began in St. Paul, Minnesota and has continued to expand to over 20 clinics in Minnesota and a growing number of franchises across the country (we'll be opening over 500 locations in communities nationwide in the near future!!). Find out more at elliementalhealth.com #therapy #therapistreacts #tedlasso