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Humantold therapist Tori Williams sat down with Essence Magazine to discuss why some relationships didn’t make it through the pandemic.

We’re excited to share a recent interview with Humantold's Tori Williams and Essence Magazine!

The pandemic proved to be a major stressor for romantic relationships. It opened the aperture on our environments, forcing us to become more aware of the issues in our partnerships. While some relationships held together (or even became stronger), the stress drove many to the breaking point.

Last month, Tori sat down with Essence Magazine to share her perspective on why some couples called it quits in 2020. In her words, the pandemic "showed us who and what mattered", at a time when major changes were already prevalent - making it easier to re-evaluate and become interested in changing the structural components in our lives.

Prioritizing your mental health and self-care is one of the best ways to improve your relationships and build resilience to major stressors (like a global pandemic). In the interview, Tori also discusses tactics for strengthening amid those stressors - starting with prioritizing your mental health. "You and everyone and everything around you will thank you for it" she states.

Humantold therapist Christina Jeffrey sat down with Insider to discuss how extramarital affairs impact the well-being of employees.

We are excited to share a new interview with Humantold's Christina Jeffrey and Insider!

The news that Bill Gates used Microsoft offices to ask women on dates has brought up a lot of questions about the repercussions of extramarital affairs on leadership performance and employees. 

Christina explains that most affairs are the result of unmet needs in other areas of a person's life. The secretive nature of affairs creates additional stress that can impact the ability to be a good leader. The fallout can erode trust and create an unsafe work environment.

Humantold therapist Christina Jeffrey sat down with Insider to discuss power dynamics within office relationships.

We are honored to share an interview with Humantold's Christina Jeffrey and Insider!

Recently, news broke that Bill Gates allegedly used the office to meet women and develop sexual relationships. This has brought up a lot of questions regarding power dynamics within office relationships. In her interview with Insider, Christina describes the difference between office romance and coercion and what you should do if you're in a coercive situation.

Christina explains that office romances are characterized by the feeling of equal status in the dynamic. In contrast, coercive situations are secretive and have an innate power imbalance. "Romance is about attraction, chemistry, mutual engagement, and consent. Coercion is about power, dominance, and control," she explains.

Relationships based around coercion can result in feelings of shame, fear, and anxiety. If you feel like you are in a coercive situation, Christina says that the first step is to tell someone you trust. 

Humantold therapist Christina Jeffrey sat down with The Thirty to explain why we’re all nervous about the world reopening and what you can do to feel better. 

We are excited to share a new interview with Humantold's Christina Jeffrey and The Thirty!

After a long year inside our houses, the world is beginning to open back up. But some are not jumping for joy. Some are feeling a bit anxious about reentering the real world again. 

In her interview, Christina explains that the "reopening anxiety" you may be experiencing is normal. In fact, it's a smart survival instinct our brain uses to protect us when there's a perceived threat. This anxiety could look like "Racing thoughts, elevated physiological responses, planning for every possible negative outcome," Christina says. 

If you're feeling anxious about returning to a pre-pandemic lifestyle, Christina suggests you take it slow. "There is nothing wrong with baby steps," she says. "Give yourself permission to be where you are in the present moment and don't allow others to define your experience for you. We all have different comfort levels and that is okay."