How do we learn to trust others, seek support, and navigate relationships?

In this episode of Good Sex @ NYU, host Danielle Elleman speaks with Dr. Theodore Waters, associate professor of psychology at NYU Abu Dhabi, about the science of attachment and how our experiences shape expectations of trust and care.

Together, they explore how early relationships influence adult intimacy, why social support matters for our wellbeing, and how cultural expectations around emotional vulnerability can shape the ways we seek connection.

From childhood to adulthood, our experiences shape how we relate to others. Understanding these patterns can help us better recognize what we need and how we support the people in our lives.

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What can art teach us about intimacy, healing, identity, and connection? 🎨

In this episode of Good Sex @ NYU, Danielle Elleman talks with Anel Flores, a writer, visual artist, educator, and cultural organizer whose work centers queer liberation, ancestral healing, storytelling, and community.

Anel shares how embracing her queer identity led her to reconnect with her Chicana and border culture, create new forms of belonging, and use art to explore ancestral wounds.

Drawing from her books Empanada and Curtains of Rain, she explores how intimacy can extend beyond romance and sex to include food, land, friendship, chosen family, and queer community.

Danielle and Anel also reflect on pleasure, vulnerability, grief, joy, failure, and the stories we carry.

Anel also shares some of the queer and sensual literature that has inspired her:

• Evohé: Poemas Eróticos by Cristina Peri Rossi

• Sor Juana’s Love Poems

• Little Birds by Anaïs Nin

• You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero

What stories live within us? What becomes possible when we give ourselves permission to create?

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What resources do students actually have access to through NYU Wasserman?

In this final episode of Season 4, Danielle Elleman and the NYU Wasserman career team discuss the wide range of support available to students, from one-on-one coaching and mock interviews to networking events, career fairs, experiential learning opportunities, and resources for international students navigating the job search.

They also discuss how students can start building experience earlier than they think, why career development begins long before graduation, and how Wasserman support continues even after students graduate!

💬 Have questions or want to talk about your career 👉 reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wasserman Center for Career Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Need mental health support? Call NYU’s Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, available 24/7.

What happens when you finally get the offer… and then realize you have to negotiate?

In this episode, Danielle and the NYU Wasserman career team break down the parts of the job search students are rarely taught — from salary conversations and handling multiple offers to understanding benefits, start dates, and workplace flexibility.

They also discuss how to evaluate an offer beyond just salary, how to advocate for yourself professionally, and why knowing your own priorities matters before signing anything.

💬 Have questions or want to talk about your career 👉 reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wasserman Center for Career Development⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Need mental health support? Call NYU’s Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, available 24/7.

In this episode, Danielle Elleman continues the conversation with career development experts from the NYU Wasserman Center to talk about the transition into the professional world. From workplace expectations and communication styles to asking questions and navigating professionalism across generations, this conversation addresses the realities of starting something new.

They also discuss the pressure to “already know everything,” why enthusiasm and adaptability matter so much early on, and how long it actually takes to feel comfortable in a role. Plus, an important reminder: your first job does not have to be your forever job!

💬 Have questions or want to talk about your career 👉 reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wasserman Center for Career Development⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Need mental health support? Call NYU’s Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, available 24/7.

What actually makes a workplace feel healthy — and can you tell during the interview process?

In this episode, Danielle, Kate, and Victoria discuss how students can assess company culture, notice red flags, and trust their instincts during interviews. They share why your first job may teach you more than any online review, how workplace culture can vary across teams and roles, and the subtle cues that reveal a company’s environment before you even accept the offer.

The conversation also explores interview body language, confidence, enthusiasm, virtual interview presence, and how to present the strongest version of yourself without losing authenticity.

💬 Have questions or want to talk about your career 👉 reach out to ⁠⁠⁠Wasserman Center for Career Development⁠⁠⁠.

Need mental health support? Call NYU’s Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, available 24/7.

Interviews can feel high pressure, especially when you think every answer has to sound polished. Join Danielle Elleman, Kate Rockey-Harris , and Victoria Dimonica as they discuss how to show curiosity, genuine interest in a role, and how to navigate interview nerves with more confidence.

Learn practical interview skills including how to recover when your mind goes blank, how to ask thoughtful questions, and why thank-you emails actually matter.

A practical and reassuring conversation for anyone trying to feel more confident (and more human) during the interview process!

💬 Have questions or want to talk about your career 👉 reach out to ⁠⁠Wasserman Center for Career Development⁠⁠.

Need mental health support? Call NYU’s Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, available 24/7.

In this part of the conversation, Danielle Elleman and NYU career experts, Kate Rockey-Harris and Victoria Dimonica, share practical interview advice for students navigating nerves, awkward pauses, and high-pressure interview moments. They discuss what to do if you go blank mid-answer, whether it’s okay to acknowledge anxiety in the room, why bringing a notebook can actually help, and how your interview begins long before the first question is asked. The episode also explores thank you email etiquette, multi-round interview processes, and small details that can leave a lasting impression.

💬 Have questions or want to talk about your career 👉 reach out to ⁠Wasserman Center for Career Development⁠.

Need mental health support? Call NYU’s Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, available 24/7.