Dr. Antonello Bonci is a world-renowned neurologist and neuroscientist helping reshape how we treat addiction, depression, anxiety, and more—without relying solely on medication. In this episode, Dr. Bonci joins co-hosts Derek Bylsma and Oren Matteson to break down the science and promise of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain technology now used across the…
In this episode, Lilly and Amelia unpack the complicated relationship between alcohol and dating in your 20s. From social drinking norms to the deeper psychological patterns behind why we reach for a drink on first dates, this conversation explores what happens when alcohol becomes a default part of how we connect—and what it might be…
Dating in your 20s can feel like one long experiment in emotional exposure. In this episode, Amelia and Lilly dive into the vulnerable (and sometimes deeply uncomfortable) act of putting yourself out there—whether that’s through dating apps, awkward singles events, or blind dates arranged by your parents (yes, really). We talk about: The shame spiral…
This week, Lilly and Amelia break down Materialists, the buzzy new film from Celine Song, through a therapeutic and cultural lens. From transactional love to the myth of the “perfect partner,” they explore how the movie reflects real dating struggles in your 20s—especially when ambition, wealth, and emotional intimacy collide. In this episode, we discuss:…
It’s not just ghosting anymore. From breadcrumbing and benching to orbiting and love bombing, today’s dating landscape has a whole new vocabulary—and it’s not just about decoding the terms. In this episode, Lilly and Amelia go beyond definitions to unpack the why: Why are these behaviors so common? What psychological needs are they meeting? And…
In this episode of Dating in Your 20s, Amelia and Lilly dive into a topic we often avoid but can’t escape: conflict. Most of us know our love language—but have you ever thought about your conflict language? Amelia and Lilly explore the five emerging “conflict languages” that shape how we argue, withdraw, or try to…
Join Amelia and Lilly on the Millennium Counseling Center podcast for a raw, relatable dive into dating in your 20s. This episode tackles the vulnerability of putting yourself out there, from singles events to dating apps. Amelia shares her cringeworthy experience at a Chicago singles event—complete with name tag shame and a backhanded compliment—while Lilly…
Welcome to the Millennium Counseling Center podcast, where Amelia Abernathy and Lilly Wehman continue the Dating in Your 20s series. In this candid episode, they dive into self-growth, asking the pivotal question: “Would you date yourself?” Through personal stories—like Lilly’s middle school “sag on Lil Day” and Amelia’s quest for external validation—they unpack how self-awareness…
Welcome to the Millennium Counseling Center podcast, where Amelia Abernathy and Lilly Wehman explore dating in your 20s. Joined by counselor Hilary Rosenberg, they delve into attachment styles—anxious, avoidant, fearful-avoidant, and secure—and their influence on modern relationships. Hilary explains how these “blueprints” form in childhood, driving adult dating behaviors, and why social media’s quick insights…
Welcome to the Millennium Counseling Center podcast, where therapists Amelia Abernathy and Lilly Wehman dive into the highs and lows of dating in your 20s. In this episode, they explore the “honeymoon phase” of early relationships—when excitement and infatuation (or “boyfriend sickness”) take over. They discuss balancing time with partners, friends, and family, the shift…