The Aftermath: The Breakup of Ross and Rachel
The Alarmist
The Alarmist
4.4 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 16 February 2023
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with licensed marriage and family therapist Christina Kousakis about the relationship dynamics and breakup of one of America’s favorite TV couples Ross & Rachel. With years of experience in couples counseling, and years of experience being a fan of Friends, Christina spells out some of the dueling trauma playing out in this popular relationship. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early check in on the verdict with Rebecca.
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| 0:00.0 | And here he goes, original. |
| 0:03.6 | Each week, we decide who's to blame for historical tragedy. |
| 0:07.9 | And each week, you tell us if we got it right. |
| 0:12.0 | My name is Rebecca Delgado-Smith, and this is The Aftermath. |
| 0:18.4 | Hey, everyone. |
| 0:19.0 | Thanks for tuning into this episode of The Aftermath. |
| 0:21.9 | Today, we're speaking with guest expert, Christina Kusakis. |
| 0:25.8 | Christina is a licensed marriage and family therapist, |
| 0:29.4 | and she's also a certified Amago therapist, |
| 0:32.0 | which is a form of couples counseling. |
| 0:34.3 | She's also a die-hard fan of the TV show Friends. |
| 0:38.2 | Let's hear what she has to say about the breakup of Ross and Rachel. |
| 0:43.6 | Christina, we are just so thrilled to have you on the show today. |
| 0:47.0 | Thanks for joining us. |
| 0:48.8 | Thank you so much for asking me. |
| 0:50.8 | I needed to be able to talk about one of my favorite television shows. |
| 0:55.0 | Yes, so could you start off by telling our listeners |
| 0:57.9 | about your particular area of work? |
| 1:00.8 | What do you specialize in? |
| 1:03.0 | Yes, I am an Amago, but certified couples therapist. |
| 1:08.8 | So mostly I work in my private practice with couples, |
| 1:12.6 | and I help them to sort of understand and learn |
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