Relationships Under the Microscope is a podcast by psychotherapist and relationship expert Lissy Abrahams. In each episode, Lissy, along with other experts, delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the unique workings of our minds. From couple relationships to workplace interactions, the podcast explores how our inner thoughts, biochemistry, and physical being shape our connections. Join Lissy as she uncovers fascinating insights and brings a touch of humor to our understanding of relationships. Tune in to magnify the important aspects of your own life under the microscope.
Ep 27: Who Are You Beyond the Algorithm? with Yana Groves
In this episode, I welcome back Yana Groves, founder and director of Bloomtime Media. Yana is a TV Executive Producer with over 3 decades of experience across radio and television, from the BBC to global formats like MasterChef, Big Brother, The Bachelor, Below Deck Down Under, and The Mole, where her work has always centred on understanding people's internal drivers and motivations. We discuss her philosophy of “running away with the circus” and how her industry often appears glamourous yet is often chaotic and unstable, requiring resilience and awareness to navigate. At the core of Yana's work is the idea that every story, and every person, begins with a “why” and that same pattern plays out in real life. We also discuss how algorithms and the bombardment of information shape our emotions and perceptions, constantly pulling us away from ourselves.
7 Mar 2026
Ep 26: The Courage to Be All In with Vinko Anthony
On Relationships Under the Microscope, I speak with Vinko Anthony, author of All In and co-founder of Beau Brummell Introductions about his journey from growing up gay in a traditional Croatian Catholic family to becoming a passionate advocate for emotionally mature, committed love. We explore his personal love story, his experience living openly with HIV and his insights into modern dating culture. At its heart, this conversation goes around what it takes to build lasting intimacy through courage, vulnerability, deep communication, and the daily choice to be all in.
27 Feb 2026
Ep 25: What is Hope & Where Does it Go? with Dr. Julian Pascal Saadi
In a world increasingly shaped by uncertainty, polarisation, and collective distress, what does it truly mean to hold onto hope? In this deeply reflective episode, psychotherapist and psychologist Dr. Julian Pascal Saadi explores hope not as naïve optimism, but as a psychological force. Drawing on his clinical experience in adult mental health, he unpacks the delicateness between hope and despair, examining when hope guides us, when it shields us, and how it can be consciously re-found in times of personal and collective upheaval. From intimate relationships to the wider global landscape, this conversation considers hope as an essential life force not as fixed destination, but a dynamic capacity that propels growth, resilience, and the possibility of something new.
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