Posts by Respark
Love Beyond Romance: How Self-Love Builds Stronger Relationships
When we think of love, we often picture romantic candlelit dinners or sweet gestures. But love is more than what we give others—it’s what we give ourselves. Practicing self-love plays a huge role in building healthier, deeper relationships. After all, how can you fully show up for someone else if you’re not showing up…
Read More5 Relationship Resolutions for 2025 with Laurin Lewis
New Year’s resolutions often revolve around fitness goals, career ambitions, or personal growth. But what about your love life? Relationships need just as much attention and care as any other area of your life. Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term partnership, setting resolutions for your relationship can be a game-changer. Let’s dive into…
Read MoreFeatured in: Rolling Stone
By: SHA Interns Alyssa Morterud & Rebecca Sanchez In March 2020, right when a global pandemic overtook the United States by storm, SHA’s founder and CEO, Heather McPherson, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST, gave Rolling Stone some insight into some challenges in relationships in the time of COVID-19. Our founder and director of Respark and founder…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Herpes: Podcasts and People you Should Know
While we know the herpes simplex virus to be one of the most common STIs (the CDC estimates 1 out of 6 people in the United States have genital herpes), the stigma behind a positive diagnosis can still feel overwhelming, confusing, and even shameful without the proper support system and education. With that being said,…
Read MoreFeatured in Loveline Podcast
By: Alyssa Morterud Our founder and director of Respark and founder of Sexual Health Alliance, Heather McPherson was featured in Loveline, a podcast with Dr. Chris Donaghue that focuses on authenticity in terms of sexual health and wellness. Heather speaks on cuckolding and hotwifing in terms of sexual exploration and healthy lifestyles. She provides…
Read MoreGetting to Know Lollie George
Therapist-Focused Section: Tell us about yourself and your career as a therapist and how you specialized to see couples and sexual health issues. I did not start my career until late in life. I was a homeschool mom for the first half. Once I figured out that I wanted to use my experiences to help…
Read MoreCuckolding
In a September 2020 article from The Body: “Jerry Falwell Jr. Allegedly Likes to Watch. He’s Not Alone”, Respark’s very own founder and director Heather McPherson, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST, was quoted, giving us insight into the world of cuckolding. The article was looking into the psychology behind fetishes and kinks after the president of…
Read MoreFeatured in “She Knows” Magazine
By: Alyssa Morterud Our founder and director of Respark, Heather McPherson was interviewed for She Knows magazine about the incorporation of ethical non-monogamy into relationships.She Knows is a magazine geared toward mothers that provide “women holistically with the most relevant health and lifestyle coverage.” (https://www.sheknows.com/about-us/) If you’re unfamiliar with the vocabulary surrounding ethical non-monogamy,…
Read MoreMckenna’s Favorite Parts of Telehealth Therapy
“Telehealth has completely changed how both the general public and practitioners think of talk therapy. We live in an ever-changing technological world and therapy has evolved along with it. While telehealth is just as powerful as in person therapy, it’s more efficient and easier to access for many clients. Clients no longer have to worry…
Read MorePractice Outside the Lines Podcast | Episode 1
In partnership with Practice Outside the Lines and Sexual Health Alliance, we are excited to introduce to you a podcast all about the business of sexual health! Respark’s very own, Heather McPherson, is the host of the Practice Outside the Lines Podcast where she interviews some of the people who are working at the…
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