Deep Dives & Real Talk

Clarinda shares her personal story of moving back to Portugal after a lifetime in Canada - and the surprising emotional toll that came with it. From identity shifts and culture clashes to the quiet loneliness of starting over, this raw and relatable conversation explores how moving abroad can impact your mental health.

What happens when the spark fades? In this episode, we dive into the emotional and physical disconnection many couples face and how to gently find your way back. From the power of quiet intimacy to navigating desire differences, we explore real, practical ways to reconnect. 

Why do people cheat - even in loving relationships? In this episode, Clarinda gets real about infidelity: what drives it, how it impacts both partners, and whether repair is truly possible. With a direct yet compassionate lens, she explores emotional disconnection, unmet needs, and the myth of “once a cheater, always a cheater.” 

In this deeply personal episode, Clarinda opens up about the often-unseen emotional world of men. From fatherhood to friendship, from silent suffering to the quiet ways men disconnect from their own mental health, this conversation explores why so many men struggle to express what they’re feeling. 

What happens when the people who were supposed to love and protect us instead used us to meet their own needs? In this powerful episode, we explore the deep impact of narcissistic parenting, the hidden patterns of covert narcissists, and how childhood emotional wounds can silently shape our adult lives.

Motherhood changes everything - including how we see ourselves.

In this special Mother’s Day episode, we explore the invisible shifts that happen when we become moms, the parts of us that get quiet, and how to begin finding ourselves again.

Are you dealing with a narcissist - at work, in love, or somewhere in between?

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into what real narcissism looks like (and what it doesn’t), how to spot the red flags, and how to protect yourself when you can’t just walk away.

Resentment is quiet… until it isn’t. In this episode, Clarinda dives deep into how resentment builds in relationships - often without us even realizing it - and what we can do to repair before it turns into distance, disconnection, or contempt.

In this episode of In Session with Clarinda, we explore one of the most tender - and often unspoken - realities in relationships: how to reconnect sexually after a period of disconnection. Whether the distance has been caused by stress, parenting, illness, or emotional strain, this conversation offers a grounded, compassionate path forward.

In this episode, I unpack the myth of the perfect partner - and why chasing perfection in love often leads to disconnection. With some warmth, insight, and a little reality TV wisdom, I explore what we get wrong about compatibility, why discomfort doesn’t mean you’re with the wrong person, and how difference isn’t the problem - it’s the invitation.

Join me as I explores the subtle but powerful difference between emotional and physical intimacy, why both matter, and how a lack in one can silently unravel connection. I invite you to reflect on your own patterns, ask meaningful questions, and start noticing the quiet ways disconnection shows up - like nitpicking, silence, or pulling away.

Ever wonder why you react the way you do in relationships? Why do some people crave closeness while others pull away? It all comes down to attachment styles - the unconscious patterns that shape how we connect, love, and handle conflict.

Do you and your partner feel like you’re on opposing teams instead of the same one? Power struggles can turn love into competition, leaving both partners feeling unseen.​

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Have you ever found yourself avoiding something you know would be good for you? Maybe you procrastinate on an important project, push people away when they get too close, or downplay your own achievements. That’s self-sabotage, and it’s more common than you think.

Ever wonder why you react the way you do in relationships? Why some people crave closeness while others pull away? It all comes down to attachment styles - the unconscious patterns that shape how we connect, love, and handle conflict.

Welcome to the very first episode of In Session with Clarinda! In this episode, I introduce myself, share why I created this podcast, and give you a glimpse of what to expect in future episodes.