In this short update, we (Ken and Eliza) wanted to pause and say thank you to everyone who has listened to Loving Differently this year. When we started the podcast, we genuinely didn’t know if anyone would be listening — and the thoughtful feedback, engagement, and curiosity from clinicians and learners alike has meant more to us than we can easily put into words.

We also share a quick update about our limited merch campaign, which was created to help support the podcast as we upgraded our recording setup and production quality. From mugs to t-shirts and totes, we wanted to offer items that were genuinely well-made and meaningful — things we’d actually want to use ourselves — as a small way of saying thanks while also covering some of the real costs of running the podcast.

Link to merch: https://linktr.ee/irtinstitute

Finally, we give a preview of what’s coming next on Loving Differently, including upcoming episodes on personality disorder, personality measurement, and the SASB interpersonal framework, as well as deeper clinical conversations grounded in Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy (IRT) and the work of Lorna Benjamin. We’re also beginning to plan more in-depth IRT training opportunities and workshops for those who want to go further.

Send us your questions at lovingdifferentlypodcast@gmail.com and subscribe to this podcast for more IRT-focused discussions.

Note: The Loving Differently Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The content discussed is not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment, and listening does not create a therapist–client relationship.

Timestamps

(00:00) – Ken and Eliza share a quick update and say thank you

(00:35) – Why we launched the merch campaign and upgraded our recording

(01:15) – What the merch means to us and why we chose quality items

(02:05) – Gratitude for listeners and feedback over the past year

(02:45) – How long the merch campaign runs and what happens next

(03:05) – Upcoming episodes on personality disorder and SASB

(03:35) – Future plans for IRT training and workshops

(04:00) – Holiday wishes and closing thanks