Welcome to the Dating in Your 20s series, hosted by Lilly Wehman and Amelia Abernathy from Millennium Counseling Center. This week, they’re joined by Oren Matteson, co-owner and clinical director at Millennium, who brings a seasoned male perspective to the dating conversation. Together, they dive into how societal templates, social media, and personal growth shape…
Welcome to the Dating in Your 20s series, hosted by Lilly Wehman and Amelia Abernathy from Millennium Counseling Center. In this episode, Lilly and Amelia shift from external relationship timelines to the internal milestones that define a romance. From saying “I love you” to meeting family or sharing vulnerabilities, they explore how these markers reflect…
Welcome back to the Dating in Your 20s series, hosted by Lilly Wehman and Amelia Abernathy. In this episode, the duo explores the pressure of relationship timelines against the backdrop of Chicago’s shifting seasons. From societal expectations to personal goals, they dive into how culture, family, and media shape our views on love and milestones—whether…
Welcome to the Millennium Counseling Center Podcast, hosted by therapist Lilly Wehman and intern Amelia Abernathy. In this episode of the Dating in Your 20s series, Lilly and Amelia dive into attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—and how they shape dating in your twenties. From overanalyzing texts to ghosting fears, they share personal insights, client…
This episode is part of the Dating in Your 20s series, where Amelia and Lilly dive into the complexities of the “talking stage” – that ambiguous period of getting to know someone before officially dating. They explore the emotional highs and lows of modern communication, from text anxiety to navigating expectations in a digital age.…
Dating in your twenties can be a thrilling yet confusing time, and this episode of the Dating in Your 20s series delves into the realities of modern relationships. Amelia and Lilly discuss the emotional challenges and societal pressures that come with dating in your 20s. From the fear of being labeled “clingy” or “too independent”…
Welcome back to our Dating in Your 20s series! In this episode, Amelia and Lilly dive into an important and often overlooked topic—how dating impacts mental health. Navigating modern dating is already overwhelming with apps, social media, and conflicting advice, but how do we take care of our minds and well-being in the process? Key…
New Year’s resolutions often come with high expectations, but how do we actually sustain meaningful change? In this episode, Oren and Derek dive into the psychology of resolutions, goal-setting, and the importance of consistency over perfection. They explore why many people abandon their resolutions by late January and how shifting the focus from outcome-driven goals…
In this Millennium Counseling Center podcast episode, Amelia and Lilly kick off a new series: Dating in Your 20s. They discuss online dating and the modern dating landscape, focusing on dating apps, social media’s influence, and navigating relationships while establishing personal identity. Whether you’re actively dating or taking time for self-discovery, this episode offers perspectives…
In this episode, Derek appears as a guest on the show Raw, Authentic & Vulnerable (RAV), hosted by Jacob Newton. Derek shares his personal and professional insights on the many paths to recovery and mental wellness. With 20 years of sobriety, Derek describes recovery not as a straight line but as a gradual journey of…