Bloom Podcast

Lindsay and David continue their discussion of boundaries by walking through an exercise to help you better understand what your personal boundaries are as well as the boundaries of others. Lindsay reminds us that our bodies are our own, and our emotions are our own. We get to choose who gets to touch us, who gets to influence our emotions, and the reverse is true for others. We don't have to apologize for our feelings, but we also aren't obligated to satisfy or participate the feelings of others.   If you are interested in relationship coaching, feel free to Direct Message Lindsay on Instagram: @lindsaypuder   Subscribe to the Show iTunes Stitcher Spotify Follow on Social Media Instagram Lindsay's Website   Have a question for Lindsay? Send an email to info.bloompodcast@gmail.com!

In the second part of the boundaries self-assessment, Lindsay and David walk through the remainder of the questionnaire.   If you are interested in relationship coaching, feel free to Direct Message me on Instagram: @lindsaypuder   Subscribe to the Show iTunes Stitcher Spotify Follow on Social Media Instagram Lindsay's Website   Have a question for Lindsay? Send an email to info.bloompodcast@gmail.com!

In the second installment of the Boundaries series, Lindsay and David talk through a series of questions designed to explore and test the strength and health of your relationship boundaries.   If you are interested in relationship coaching, feel free to Direct Message me on Instagram: @lindsaypuder   Subscribe to the Show iTunes Stitcher Spotify Follow on Social Media Instagram Lindsay's Website   Have a question for Lindsay? Send an email to info.bloompodcast@gmail.com!

Lindsay and her husband, psychiatrist Dr. David Puder, introduce a new series on the concept of boundaries in relationships. Every successful relationship has strong and well-defined boundaries, though they can look very different for different personality types.   Many people struggle with defining and setting boundaries in their relationships, however, and find themselves in work situations where they are overextended, burnt out, in one-sided romantic relationships, and so on. People in this situation also struggle to define what their goals in life are, and they may find they are working for the goals of others rather than their own.   In this series on boundaries, Lindsay will explore what boundaries are, what healthy boundaries look like in practice, and help you identify your own boundary issues and work on improving them.   If you are interested in premarital coaching, feel free to Direct Message me on Instagram: @lindsaypuder   Subscribe to the Show iTunes Stitcher Spotify Follow on Social Media Instagram Lindsay's Website   Have a question for Lindsay? Send an email to info.bloompodcast@gmail.com!

This week Lindsay speaks with a young woman who has recently gone through a tough breakup. They talk about the challenges of seeing her ex in her favorite hangout spots, sharing a similar friend group, and honoring the relationship while also acknowledging the possibility for better relationships in the future.   If you are going through a breakup and would like coaching through the process, send Lindsay a Direct Message on Instagram @lindsaypuder   Subscribe to the Show iTunes Stitcher Spotify Follow on Social Media Instagram Lindsay's Website   Have a question for Lindsay? Send an email to info.bloompodcast@gmail.com!

In this episode, I am joined by a young woman who is currently in a serious relationship with a man she hopes to marry. We talk about the importance of communication, healthy conflict, familial influences, and what it looks like to plan for marriage with a person who is still in the process of growing into their full potential.   If you are interested in premarital coaching, feel free to Direct Message me on Instagram: @lindsaypuder   Subscribe to the Show iTunes Stitcher Spotify Follow on Social Media Instagram Lindsay's Website   Have a question for Lindsay? Send an email to info.bloompodcast@gmail.com!

Today Lindsay's husband, psychiatrist David Puder, joins the show to discuss a list of "red flags" to watch out for while navigating the dating world. Dr. Puder came up with this list of negative character traits and behaviors based on his time counseling patients through relationship issues.   One caveat! Just about everyone (including yourself) will identify with one or more of these red flags, and that's perfectly OK. We're all human, and we all have areas in which we need to grow. On the other hand, if you can identify with several of these red flags, then it may be time to rethink your relationship.   You can find a complete list of The Red Flags of Dating on Lindsay's website: https://www.christianwomenpodcasts.com   You can follow Dr. David Puder on Instagram @dr.davidpuder and on his website Psychiatry & Psychotherapy.   Subscribe to the Show iTunes Stitcher Spotify Follow on Social Media Instagram Lindsay's Website   Have a question for Lindsay? Send an email to info.bloompodcast@gmail.com!

Lindsay coaches a young woman in her 20's who is having trouble meeting men and asking them out on dates. While talking to strangers can be intimidating at first, it helps to build momentum with small interactions. Lindsay describes her time living in Ohio, where she met her husband, and how she would set a goal to meet 5 guys each week. During this time she found that starting with small interactions gave her the practice and confidence to move on to longer, more intimate dates.   Lindsay advocates the "coffee date" as an easy, low-commitment way to start meeting people without the pressure of making conversation at dinner. It doesn't have to just be coffee! She challenges women to think about social activities they already participate in and how they could use those as opportunities to introduce themselves to men.   Subscribe to the Show iTunes Stitcher Spotify Follow on Social Media Instagram Lindsay's Website   Have a question for Lindsay? Send an email to info.bloompodcast@gmail.com!

Are there any good guys out there? Why is humility a key component in dating? Should I create a list of hopeful characteristics for my ideal mate?Does the phrase “he’s just not that into you” hold any validity? Does God still have more work to do within me before I get married? What do I do if I’m never meeting single guys? Is online dating a good choice? How quickly should I become physical with a man I’m seeing? Is there hope for me if I’m out of my 20’s?   Hear answers and thoughts from myself and accomplished dating coach Lillie Cashion (www.lilliecashion.com).    Subscribe to the Show iTunes Stitcher Spotify Follow on Social Media Instagram Lindsay's Website   Have a question for Lindsay? Send an email to info.bloompodcast@gmail.com!

Mark your calendars, Season One of Bloom launches on August 30th!   Subscribe to the Show iTunes Stitcher Spotify Follow on Social Media Instagram Lindsay's Website   Have a question for Lindsay? Send an email to info.bloompodcast@gmail.com!