Transforming Relationships

Transforming Relationships is a podcast about how relationships shape our minds, our lives, and the world. The hosts, Dr. Eric Spiegel and Dr. David Alter, bring their decades of expertise as psychologists and hypnotherapists to this rich series. Relationships are the foundation of life. The podcast explores the profound role that relationships play— from the earliest bonds of attachment in childhood to the complex relational networks of influence in our culture, communities, politics, technology, and collective life. Through engaging discussions, Eric and David explore meaningful facets of being human and "in relationship." The podcast will feature two new episodes each month. Join us for a journey into the world of the transformative nature of relationships by tuning into Transforming Relationships, with Dr. Eric Spiegel and Dr. David Alter.

Transforming Relationships is a society podcast hosted by Eric Spiegel and David Alter, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Eric Spiegel and David Alter hosts Transforming Relationships, a society show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  The Self Divided and United with Wendy Lemke

  Jun 12, 20261h 29m

  Psychologist Wendy Lemke joins us for a conversation about ego state therapy, trauma, hypnosis, and the different parts of ourselves that shape how we think, feel, and relate to others. Through discussion and live role-play demonstrations, Wendy shows how therapists help people work with inner conflict, reconnect with disowned parts of themselves, and develop greater internal balance. Topics include trauma, dissociation, attachment, hypnosis, internal parts, emotional healing, and the surprising ways therapy can help people feel more connected to themselves and others.

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  Episode #16

  Life Amid War — Voices From Ukraine

  May 22, 20261h 9mS0

  <p >What is it like to live psychologically under the constant threat of war?</p> <p >In this episode, Ukrainian psychologists Volodymyr Voloshin and Olha Serha share firsthand experiences of living and working in Ukraine during ongoing conflict. We explore trauma, resilience, relationships, uncertainty, and the emotional realities of adapting to life under chronic danger.</p> <p >The conversation examines how war reshapes identity, daily life, and mental health — while also revealing the power of connection, community, and hope in sustaining resilience.</p> <p >A moving discussion about survival, healing, and the human experience during war.</p> <p >Subscribe to th...

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  Episode #15

  What Creates Change in Psychotherapy? | Dr. Mary Jo Peebles

  May 5, 20261h 13mS0

  <p >What creates real change in psychotherapy?</p> <p >In this episode, Dr. Eric Spiegel and Dr. David Alter speak with Dr. Mary Jo Peebles, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, about the deeper processes that drive transformation in therapy.</p> <p >Moving beyond technique-driven and manualized approaches, Dr. Peebles explores psychotherapy as a dynamic, relational process—one shaped by uncertainty, mutual influence, and the evolving interaction between therapist and patient.</p> <p >The conversation examines how therapeutic change emerges over time through moments of connection, rupture and repair, and shifts in perception and expectation. It also highlights the importance of "scaffolding" in...

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  Episode #14

  Loneliness and the Crisis in Connection

  Apr 21, 202650 minS0

  <p >Are we truly facing a loneliness epidemic—or are we misunderstanding what connection really requires?</p> <p >In this episode, Dr. Eric Spiegel and Dr. David Alter explore the growing concern that modern life is eroding meaningful human connection. They examine how changes in technology, work, and social structure have reshaped relationships—and why many people feel increasingly disconnected despite constant contact.</p> <p >The conversation distinguishes between being alone, feeling lonely, and being fundamentally disconnected, offering a more precise framework for understanding emotional isolation.</p> <p >They also explore why many attempts at connection feel superficial or performative, and...

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  Episode #13

  Conflict, Identity and Multiple Perspectives in Israel–Palestine

  Mar 31, 20261h 21mS0

  <p >Why is it so difficult to hold multiple perspectives in conflict, especially when identity, history, and trauma are involved?</p> <p >In this episode, conflict negotiator Naseem Khuri explores the psychology of conflict through the lens of Israel–Palestine and, later in the episode, polarization in the United States. Drawing on his professional work and personal history, he examines how people interpret the same reality in fundamentally different ways, and why conflict is often something to be managed rather than resolved.</p> <p >The conversation addresses intergenerational trauma, competing narratives of loss and displacement, the danger of certainty, and th...

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