Incessantly Seeking

SEASON 3 IS HERE!  I am so proud to share our 60th episode discussing one of our generations favorite topics: FAME! Today I bring you Dr. Nazli Sanyuva, an USC's professor, to discuss the issue from an academic perfective and let me tell you... IT'S AMAZING!  Nazli Senyuva Offringa is a women's health communication expert, a health and science journalist, and a public health figure in Turkey. She received her PhD in communication from USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in 2020. Since then, she has been involved with multiple educational platforms to inform the public on the nature of the ongoing COVID pandemic, maternal decision-making, and infant health, and has been a frequent expert guest on CNN Turkey and many other news outlets.  As a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation fellow, Offringa received her MA in Health and Science Journalism from Columbia Journalism School in 2014. She received her BA in Economics and Global Health and Health Policy from Princeton University in 2012. She has worked in health TV as a medical researcher and received an Emmy Recognition for her work in 2013. She is also the co-founder of the academic mentorship initiative, Senyuva Prep. Offringa is currently a lecturer at the University of Southern California, where she is teaching upper-level undergraduate classes in health communication and celebrity studies. This is PART 1 because this chat is so complex I could seriously do a whole season just on FAME and maybe we will!    You can follow DR. Naz on IG HERE!

The long wait is OVER! Part 2 of WHY ARE WE SO OBSESSED WITH FAME discussing one of our generations favorite topics: FAME! Today I bring you Dr. Nazli Sanyuva, an USC's professor, to discuss the issue from an academic perfective and let me tell you... IT'S AMAZING!  Nazli Senyuva Offringa is a women's health communication expert, a health and science journalist, and a public health figure in Turkey. She received her PhD in communication from USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in 2020. Since then, she has been involved with multiple educational platforms to inform the public on the nature of the ongoing COVID pandemic, maternal decision-making, and infant health, and has been a frequent expert guest on CNN Turkey and many other news outlets.  As a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation fellow, Offringa received her MA in Health and Science Journalism from Columbia Journalism School in 2014. She received her BA in Economics and Global Health and Health Policy from Princeton University in 2012. She has worked in health TV as a medical researcher and received an Emmy Recognition for her work in 2013. She is also the co-founder of the academic mentorship initiative, Senyuva Prep. Offringa is currently a lecturer at the University of Southern California, where she is teaching upper-level undergraduate classes in health communication and celebrity studies. This is PART 1 because this chat is so complex I could seriously do a whole season just on FAME and maybe we will! 

Join me for this exhilarating conversation with extreme experientialist Khail Anonymous ! Khail is a content creator who during the pandemic found his true calling: Experiencing life to the MAX! Khail now travels the world sharing his experiences to inspire you to get out there.  Some of the themes discussed here include: AI, travel, personality, growth and much more.  Make sure to follow Khail for great adventure tips and some hilarious videos you don't want to miss. You can find him on instagram, Tiktok and YouTube. 

Today we welcome Chris Pan creator of MyIntent bracelets. Chris Pan is a former Facebook executive turned mental heath advocate and activist. Chris left the tech world to create a community for people who were working on themselves.  MyIntent is not a jewelry company but a service project. The intention of the bracelet is to connect people with their purpose. It is also a great daily reminder. This project is a catalyst for meaningful conversations and positive action. It was created on the believe that there us purpose inside each of us and the desire to encourage people to share more truth and inspiration with each other.  This is the first ever episode where we feature live music as Chris plays the guitar and sings live! Catch this inspiring epsiode with Chris Pan showing all of us it is never too late to follow our true calling and celebrate our higher selves.  You can connect with Chris via Instagram and his website as well as MyIntent.org                       

Research shows that half of marriages end in divorce. With those odds, why are we still getting married and if we happen to get a divorce, how do we hear from it?  Today we welcome Sara Quiriconi to discuss her healing journey, how creating her film SOLAZ PERSONA gave her perspective and the journey to finding love again.  Sara Quiriconi is a New England born actress, writer, producer, host and entrepreneur with a deep passion for storytelling. Having been in the creative industry for over 16 years, she's had the opportunity to act, write and produce content around the world. In addition to acting, creative production and hosting, Sara is a mental health advocate, 20-year cancer survivor, an author, speaker, and wellness and tourism leader. Incredibly athletic, she taught yoga for nine years and worked as an art director in various agencies along her career path. Based in Los Angeles, Sara is the founder of the production company Live Free Media with an expertise in creating conscious-driven media. To stay in the loop make sure to follow Sara on YOUTUBE and INSTAGRAM.  Her film SOLA PERSONA is avaiable here. 

Do you ever look back at the movies of your childhood and see similarities with how you saw relationships? Movies have always being an expression of society's beliefs and influenced the creation of the future. It's clear more than ever how our misconceptions today have roots in the TV and FILM of the past as research shows.  We welcome actor and comedian Malcolm Barrett to discuss the film SPLASH and how it's tropes mirror a lot of the relational issues we see today. IT is is anything INCENDIARY ! Malcolm Barrett, a native of New York City, studied at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He recently worked on several NY based television series including "Law & Order" and "The Sopranos", "As the World Turns" and "The Beat". His feature film credits include "King of the Jungle," "Swimfan," and most recently, "The Rhythm of the Saints," shown at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. Barrett received his Equity membership at the age of 16 when he appeared in the McCarter Theatre production of "The Stonemason." He later appeared in the national tour of "Wit" with Judith Light, while simultaneously continuing his education at NYU.Make sure to follow him on  instagram !

I am thrilled to welcome Thais Gibson on our podcast today! Thais Gibson is a best-selling author, counselor, speaker, and leader in the personal development field.  She has been recognized by Psychology Today, Time Business News, The New York Post, Yahoo! News, Success Magazine, CEO Weekly, and many other outlets for her cutting-edge research on the subconscious mind and personal transformation.  Thais has a Ph.D. and is certified in over 13 modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, NLP, Somatic Processing, and Trauma Work. Her scientific research, personal experience, and compassionate approach led to her founding the Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory™.  A modern expansion on the attachment theory developed in the 1960s, Integrated Attachment Theory™ empowers individuals to heal different attachments in their lives and reprogram any limiting thoughts and behaviors. In this epsiode we will discussed the expanded version on ATTACHMENT STYLES which honestly BLEW MY MIND so much I had to release this epsiode IMEDIATELY!  Here are thr 4 (YES 4!) ATTACHMENT STYLES WE ARE DISCUSSING: ANXIOUS PREOCUPIED FEARFUL AVOIDANT DISMISSIVE AVOIDANT  SECURE ATTACHED  If you would like to work with Thais you can find her via the Personal Development School TAKE A FREE ATTACHMENT STYLE QUIZ HERE!! You can also find amazing bite size tips and feedback by following Thais on socials! INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE And be sure to buy her book LEARNING LOVE which is phenomenal!  Hope this epsiode really sheds light into your relational patterns. 

Welcome back to our NARCISSISM SURVIVAL COACH and expert Ariana Bucci!  We are discussing today to new series on the cult group TWIN FLAMES and we can't stop saying WTF! If you have seen the 2 series on the topic both on Amazon and Netflix you know what we are talking about.  Adriana brings her expertise to discuss how did this happen, who is this Jeff guy and did people just follow him blindly.  Join us for a riveting conversation and some tips on how to avoid this cautionary tale.  LET'S GET YOUR SHIFT TOGETHER because 2024 is your year!  For more tips follow Adriana:  Instagram Tiktok  Youtube    

Happy New Year to all our lovely listeners! To help you start the year right we have an amazing guest today, best selling author, Michael Bungay Stainer.  Michael Bungay Stanier is best known for his book The Coaching Habit which is the best-selling book on coaching this century and is considered a classic His most recent book is How to Work with (Almost) Anyone. It shows how to create psychological safety by building the Best Possible Relationship with key people at work. Today he is giving us amazing insight on how to improve all our relationships and discussing his latest book HOW TO WORK WITH (ALMOST) ANYONE. You can find Michael on all social platforms and here are some links to make it easier for you: Website Instagram  Youtube  Excited to go on this growth journey with you in 2024!    Luciana 

One of my favorite episodes recorded to this day I am thrilled to share this entertaining episode with comedian STEPH TOLEV as we discuss common romantic comedies movie tropes and how they informed our idea of dating and relationships.  Today we discuss PLANE, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES from how DATING IN LA IS THE WORST, to break ups, make ups and farts. We really covered all grounds. Enjoy this gift as you travel in your holiday journeys.  You can follow and find Steph Tolev tour dates on instagram, youtube and tiktok.   

Today we chat with musician and performer Brian McKnight Jr. who shares with us how music has always been his life partner, how to stay kind and healing your inner child through raising your own children.  Brian is currently performing live on Love Actually Live! at the Wallis in Los Angeles thourgh December 22nd.  The drops of wisdom he shares with us are to be treasured as we go on our daily lives. You can follow Brian on instagram and facebook for more insightful conversation and new original music. 

Join me in welcoming the insightful intuitive trauma healer and transformation coach Arian Samoiue.  Arian Samouie empowers individuals to enhance their emotional intelligence by elevating their self-awareness. This fundamental skill enables them to gain a deep understanding of their inner workings and embark on an emotional healing journey. Through this journey, they can effectively address and integrate the aspects of themselves that harbor anxiety, anger, shame, fear, and guilt, ultimately leading to personal growth, well-being, and the discovery of lasting inner peace and authentic happiness. Today we are discussing the art of manifestation with such candid awareness and billiant insightfulness. Arian guides us through the first steps of what it takes to create the life we want.  You can find Arian on Youtube, Instagram , TikTok and via his website.   

Today we welcome comedian Brittany Brave to discuss one of my favorite movies He's Just Not that Into You and what we took from it for our own daily lives. This one quickly became one of our most fun epsiodes!  Brittany Brave is a NYC-via-Miami based comedian, actress, writer, producer and host who's been seen on TBS, MTV, Quibi, The Wendy Williams Show, SiriusXM and featured in The New York Times, ELLE, Ashton Kutcher's A-Plus, TimeOut New York, Entrepreneur Magazine and more. In 2021, Brave was named Best Comedian by the Miami New Times, in 2019, named Best New Comic at the NY Comedy Festival and Caroline's on Broadway and in 2017 an Emerging Talent by TBS Network. Brave recently won 92.9 The Point's Virtual Comedy Couch Competition and headlined Four Corners Comedy Festival in Durango, CO. She was also a featured comedic contributor in Jon Chattman's Moving Foreword, published alongside works by Darrell Hammond, Jerry Springer and more. For more laughs and where you can catch her next check out her website or follow her on Instagram.   

In this episode we chat with intuition coach Maria Shapley who walks us through some simple techniques we can use to connect with our own intuition when making decisions in every areas of our lives. We go into depth how that can be specially useful when dating. You can find Maria via her website or by following her on instagram.  You can find the previous epsiode mentioned Safety and Familiarity are NOT the Same Thing with Luis Mojica click here.     

Today I invite executive Adriana Martinez Barrón to chat with us on how to success at online dating. She candidly opens up about her experices, good and bad, so our listeners can have a leg up when romantically engaging online. Have some horror online dating stories? This episode is for you. You can connect with Adriana on Instagram. 

I don't know about you but I definetly see a relationship between the movies we watched growing up that modeled to us what relationships and love should look like and the relational chaos we are living in today. What did we learn from these movies? What ideas of normal relationship behavior did it project?  For our inalgural episode I invite stand up comic, TV writer and actor Sierra Katow to discuss the movie that impacted her: Serendipity.  Buckle up for this hilarious chat that is gonna get you thinking about what you were taught by these movies and wishing you could get your money back.  You can find Sierra Here: Instagram  Tiktok   

This week we welcome Dr. Rachel Greenberg to discuss what our sex habits are telling us about our emotional and psychological lives.  Dr. Rachel Greenberg is a licensed trauma-informed Clinical Psychologist & Teacher offering seekers from all over the world empowerment & relational practices inspired by various psychological and spiritual traditions. She's passionate about personal and collective justice and liberation. She engages in local activism to deepen conscious engagement with the intricacies that compose our identities. She's been active in a Bay Area based Coalition of Sacred Activists Based in Buddhism & Feminine Mystery Knowledge & also served on the leadership team for a local Questioning Cultural Conditioning mindfulness discussion sangha and served as Co-Chair on The Wright Institute's Integrated Health Psychology Training Program's Diversity Committee which trained doctoral psychology students in an interdisciplinary setting. She's the Founder of The Numinous Path, her psycho-spiritual practice for Whole Self Healing & Transformation. You can find Dr. Rachel via her website or give her a follow on Instagram. 

We welcome back Adriana Bucci to discuss the high profile murder of Gabby Petito. Gabby embarked on a roadtrip with her fiancé and long time friend Brian as she dreamed of becoming a travel influencer. Things didn't turn out and she hopes. After some alarming calls from bystanders alerting the police of a woman who was slapped in the face, this real life tragedy started to unfold bringing Gabby the same she so desired. Adriana chats with us the narcissistic signs, the emotional and mental manipulation that were missed by both law enforcement and her close circle of friends. Here we apply the narcissism theory to a real life example to show our listeners what to watch out for.  For more amazing insight from our guest Adriana Bucci you can find her here: Let's Get Your Shift Together Youtube  Instagram  Tiktok    

Today I welcome Somatic practicioner Luis Mojica, creator of Holistic Life Navigation, to discuss love and relationships from a somatic lense.    In this epsiode you will learn about:  What somatic work is Somatic practices examples on how to understand your emotions Attachment theory from a Somatic lense Breath work  Childhood patterns  Trust  Coregulation Capacity Connection Trauma response Narcissism  Trauma Bonding Uncoupling  Safety vs Familiarity  Inner child work      You can find Luis Mojica here: Website Instagram  Youtube   And you can sign up for his course by clicking on this link.

In this episode I welcome Jane The Virgin TV writer and book author Rafael Augustin. In this epsiode we discuss how culture can affect the way you see love and relationships. Rafael opens up about his struggles growing up undocumented and how that shaped his life.  You can follow Rafael on instagram and purchase his book Illegally Yours. 

In this episode I welcome accomplished director and friend Lanre Olabisi to discuss what is self work and how it can help you heal. This is one of the most personal and candid episodes with wonderful nuggets of how knowing yourself better improves all your relationships. Catch it here first before it drops in audio form.    Here we Discuss: What is Self Work How it Can Help you Heal  Couples Counceling  Silent Retreats Meditation  Love & Relationships Dating trial and error  Malcom Gladwell's book Blink John Gottman - Gottman institute  John Gottman's Book - Eight Dates    To learn more about Lanre's work click here. 

In this amazing episode discussing somatic work I welcome back somatic experiencing practicioner Sarah Baldwin! After my own experience dipping my toes in that work and feeling the massive impact it created, Sarah Baldwin returns to explain what it is and share a little bit on how it can help you heal.  Topics Discussed: Somatic Work  Trauma Healing Narcissism Impact of letting babies cry Developmental Somatics    If you'd like to work with Sarah you can find her through the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbcoaching/ Website: https://www.sarahbaldwincoaching.com/        

Today I welcome life coach Adriana Bucci of Let's Get Your Shift Together to discuss how do we fall in love with a narcissists. We talk about how dating a narcisist is like your house is on fire a dn you are trying to find a way out to save your life...just as the fire alarm rings. This episode is so juicy and you will learn about: Love Bombing Gaslighting Grand gestures  Narcissistc Cycle  Tools of narcissistic control  Gray Rock concept  3 tips to avoid narcissitic relationship  To find Adriana please check her out on her WEBSITE  YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM  Thanks for listening and tune in next week for another fresh episode.   

Today I wecome back clinical psychologist, author and survivor Dr.Ingrid Clayton. In Part 2 of our chat Dr. Clayton explains what Trauma Reenactment means and how that can keeps us in an endless loop of abusive relationships. We also talk about those "butterflies" and of we do in fact just "like who we like" without being able to control those feelings and why.  We discuss intermittent reinforcement in narcissistic relationships, how that strategy keeps us coming back, how hope can be damaging in an abusive setting as well as trauma responses. There is so much to unpack here let's do quit recap on what we are discussing in this episode: Trauma Reenactment Why we "like who we like"  Narcissistic relationships Hope can be damaging  Trauma responses You can find Dr. Clayton's amazing book Believing Me here. For more wisdom on the topic follow Dr. Clayton on:  Instagram  YouTube  Website  TikTok  

Dr. Ingrid Clayton is the author of "Beliving Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma" where she brilliantly shares with the world her experience surviving a narcissistic relationship in her youth, the impacts of complex trauma and how to use all of that for growth and transformation.  This is such a dense and informatitive chat that I broke it up into two episodes so you can have time to process, consider and create change in case you find yourself in this kind of relationship today.  Here Dr. Clayton describes the common strategy of narcissistic abuse the acronym D.A.R.V.O - Deny, Arrack, Reverse, Victim and Offender. This one really rang a bell for me in when reflecting about a past relationship.  This is part 1. Don't Miss Part 2 dropping next week.  You can find Dr. Clayton here: Instagram  Website 

In this episode I welcome Carmen Royale to tell her experience dating a Narcissist. So many of us have fallen into these terrible dating experiences that feel like you've met "the one" just to shortly after be met with "the real one": a callous manipulator who doesn't care about anyone's feelings but their own.  Throughout the week I will be sharing some of the dating profile of this man with how he pitched himself and the truth of who he turned out to be in real life. Make just to check it out on instagram.  IG : @incessantly_seeking_podcast  This one is so juicy and Carmen, like all of us, learned so much from this experience. I hope you do too by listening to this story.  You can learn more about Carmen Montgomery on social media via the links below IG: @thecarmeroyale  YOUTUBE: Karma Meets World WEBSITE: Carmenroyale.com

In this epsiode therapist and author Vanessa Bennett and I discuss what standards are, red flags and how we show people how we want to be loved by how we love ourselves.  Vanessa Bennet is the author of IT'S NOT ME IT'S YOU  which she narrates the audio version with her life partner and co-author John Kim also known as the angry therapist on instagram. Whatever version of the book you choose please make sure to do the exercises at the end of each chapter because they will create shifts and help you get insight on your inner life. This book did that for me so I highky recommend it.  You can find Vanessa Bennett Here: TIKTOK INSTAGRAM CHEAPER THAN THERAPY PODCAST

I welcome back podcast host and all around great human Louise Rumble. Louise and I met in Tulum when I went across the world for love and was met with silence. Listen to this story and what it means to have standards when dating. This chat was so delicious that Louise and I could have chatted for hours but we kept it short enough for 2 episodes. This episode goes deep into the aftermath and how we can grow from hurtful situations.  Make sure to listen to her podcast The Openhouse with Louise Rumball  that is rising the charts of most listened podcasts in the US and the UK quicker than I can type this. There Louise opens up about her part experineces, her therapy journey and her relationship growth. It is amazing. I highly recommended.  You can find Louise Rumball on:  TIKTOK @thetherapygirl__ INSTAGRAM @theopenhousepodcast @iamlouiserumball PART 2 of this Chat Dropping Next week!   

For the next two episodes I welcome podcast host and all around great human Louise Rumble. Louise and I met in Tulum when I went across the world for love and was met with silence. Listen to this story and what it means to have standards when dating. This chat was so delicious that Louise and I could have chatted for hours but we kept it short enough for 2 episodes.  Make sure to listen to her podcast The Openhouse with Louise Rumball  that is rising the charts of most listened podcasts in the US and the UK quicker than I can type this. There Louise opens up about her part experineces, her therapy journey and her relationship growth. It is amazing. I highly recommended.  You can find Louise Rumball on:  TIKTOK @thetherapygirl__ INSTAGRAM @theopenhousepodcast @iamlouiserumball PART 2 of this Chat Dropping Next week! 

What would be better than a solo epidose on codependency? Oh the irony. After my chat with therapist Vanessa Bennett in our previous episode I found myself having many realizations and thought it was time to get close and personal about my own codependency recovery.  WARNING: This episode discusses loss, death and grief.  If those topics might be triggering for you please proceed with caution and seek help if a mental health professional if needed.  If you haven't listened to episode 21 yet: We are ALL Copedent - with therapist Vanessa Bennett I highly recommend it.    

In this episode is a juicy one! We discuss codependency while traveling through ADDICTION, RESENTMENT, BOUNDARIES and whether we should block someone.  Vanessa Bennet is the author of IT'S NOT ME IT'S YOU  which she narrates the audio version with her life partner and co-author John Kim also known as the angry therapist on instagram. Whatever version of the book you choose please make sure to do the exercises at the end of each chapter because they will create shifts and help you get insight on your inner life. This book did that for me so I highky recommend it.  Vanessa Benett also recommends the work of Harriet Lerner which is now on my must read list. Some of her most popular titles are THE DANCE OF CONNECTION and WHY WON'T YOU APOLOGIZE.  We also discuss Melody Beattie's book, an OG of codependecy work, CODEPENDENT NO MORE. This book was my first experience exploring my inner codependency and it's definitely worth reading.  Here you can find the 12 step programs Vanessa Bennett recommends in this episode: AL-ANON : For help and support of those dealing with family members in active addiction CoDA: Codependent Anonymous  Another great support group: Adult Children: Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families  You can find Vanessa Bennett Here: TIKTOK INSTAGRAM CHEAPER THAN THERAPY PODCAST

In this episode we welcome back associate marriage and family therapist Paul Backlund discussing ENM and other non-traditional relationship structure from a psychological perspective. Paul gives us the 4Cs which great tools to improve any relationship you are in and listen as I dive deeper into my own short comings in my last romantic relationship. This one gets real ... real quick.  If you would like to work with Paul you can find him here. 

Today we welcome Alicia Catelli, a long time friend, to discuss ENM and other forms of non-tradicional relationhsips. As a non-traditionalist, Alicia has been able to give her friends objective insight into their relationships which sucessfully remaining single poly. More on polyamory on the next episode. Join me now as we discuss What the heck is ENM?

Have you ever questioned if the person you are dating has an addiction issue? After discussing sober dating and dating under the influence I welcome back Associate Marriage and Relationship Therapist Paul Backlund to discuss dating and addiction. With extensive experience dealing with recovery, Paul gives us 3 important things to focus on if you might be dating an addict.  If you would like to work with Paul Backlund you can find him here. 

In this epsiode I welcome the lovely comedian Mala Muñoz host of the podcast Locatora Radio and Marijuanera destigmatizing Marijuana use in the latinx community. We discuss dating,  breaking up under the influence, dating sober people and why I will not date a vegan. You can follow Mala Muñoz by here. 

In this espisode we welcome the founder and creator of the non-alcoholic pre-batched cocktail Jas, Cecilia Rios Murrieta. We discuss the pros and cons of sober dating and dive deep into perception, social anxiety, self awarenesss and my first experience drunk texting. Brace yourselves, kids! Jas is currently running a Valentine's Day Special so head to their website drinkjas.com and try it today.  

This is the episode you will want to listen to before you send that text, enage in that argument or withdraw from communicating all together. Sometic Experiencing Practicioner Sarah Baldwin gives our listeners tangible tools to self-regulate and co-regulate emotions based on our attachment styles while in conflict made popular by the book ATTACHED. Emotional Regulation plays a huge part in the quality of our relationships and these simple tools are incredibly powerful to improve our ability to be radically honest. You won't wanna miss.  To find out more about Sarah Balwin's fantastic work click here. 

In this episode I welcome award winning filmmaker, friend and sensitive human Puerto Rican Kris Mercado. We discuss unrequited love through our experiences, family history and movies. Kris shows incredible vulnerability discussing how men self-sabotage in relationships and how culture affects our idea of love. This is our most beautifully touching epsiode yet. To find more on Kris and his work click here. 

We all love the idea of the holidays we remember from Christmas Movies: the snow, the big tree, the family surrounding a big table... But most holidays are not picture perfect. Wether you get along with your family or now holidays are bound to bring conflict with your loved ones.  Wether you are without your family this season or you need help navigating emotions around the holidays, this episode is for you.  If you'd like to work with DR. Reeves you can find her information here and if you are still looking for a holiday gift that will just keep giving her book BOUNDARIES is on sale now. 

In this edpisode I invite my my own relationship coach Dr. Tari Mack to discuss the very popular "Cuffin Season." As the weather begins to cool and our desire to stay out deminishes many people look for a relationtioship to keep them warm and entertained through the winter months. Dr. Tari Mack discusses why that is not the best path to follow if you are looking to find your person and gives us tips on how to avoid some pitfalls. We also catch up on where I am with my dating life. Catch us spilling the tea on the episode. 

In this epsiode we welcome therapist and author Jaime Reeves. Her book The Boundaries Journal was pivotal in my journey toward setting healthy boundaries in all relationships for a happier self. We discuss the collaborative nature of boundaries and how to lovingly let go of other to make room for yourself.  If you'd like to work with Jaime Reeves you can reach out to her here.   

In this episode I chat with actor and friend Jesse Garcia on what are boundaries and how to set them from our personal experiences. Jesse has been an amazing source of integrity and inspiration and this chat will benefit men and women alike. I hope you enjoy!  To follow Jesse Garcia on IG click here. 

So we are ready to go back to dating now what? Do you feel anxious, nervous, unsure of how to proceed? In this Epsiode Sarah breaks down key tools to help us navigate this experience including healing, love language, attachment style, vulnerability, emotional disregulation amongst other topics. This is such a helpful epsiode I catch myself listening to it from time to time just as a reminder and I recommend you do to.    Sarah Baldwin is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Trauma Coach who is trained in Polyvagal interventions and is on the training team at the Polyvagal Institute. She specializes in somatic trauma healing; attachment work, parts and inner child work and nervous system regulation.   You can find more on Sarah and how to work with her using the links below.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbcoaching/ Website: https://www.sarahbaldwincoaching.com/    

Join me in this chat with actor/ writer/ producer Tom Malloy as we discuss the dance of dating. Tom used the inspiration from some of his bad dating experiences to write the feature Ask Me To Dance. It is a hilarious and adorable romantic comedy heading to theaters Oct 7th! For more information on Tom's filmmaking click here. This chat was a blast filled with good anecdotaes, laughter and tips on how to have a good time while looking for love. 

In this episode we talk to Susan Winter leading relationship expert and love coach who has helped over 5,000 people find, and keep, love on her book Relationship Triage and the 7 steps to cure heartbreak. Yes, it's a tall order but I tried and it certainly helps. Listen to the epsiode and see if Breakup Triage can help you cure your heartbreak.  Susan has been seen on THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW, THE TODAY SHOW, among others. Click on the links here to find out more about her work. 

In this episode we talk to Tiffany Reese, creator and host of the popular true-crime podcast Something Was Wrong, and we list 5 things we can do to move on from a bad relationship. Through her own epersonal experiences and many seasons of her podcast, Tiffany has wonderful insight on what helps with healing and recovery. Other epsiode resources listed on my website. Thank you for listesning and I hope this episode is helpful on your journey. 

In this episode we welcome Associate Marriage and Family therapist Paul Backlund to disscuss how to avoid falling intp abusive relationships. Here we talk about those famous red flags and listening to your intuition to keep you safe.  For more information on Paul Backlund's work use this link. Other resources mentioned on this epsiode are SLAA, Abuse Survivers support and the book Stop Walking on Eggshells.  Visit my website for addition information.   

This episode contains sensitive information. We will be using fictitious names for anonymity purposes.  We continue to discuss abusive relationships. I suggest you listen to Episode 13 before continuing. Here I open up about my own experience with an abusive man we will be calling Mr. Hollywood. Abusive comes in many forms and statistics show the best predictor of escalation is your intuition. If you are questioning the nature of your current relationship that alone is a red flag. Don't wait untill the abuse gets worse or you are too emotionally attached to leave.  If you need help escaping an abusive relationship help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233.  If you think you might be in an abusive relationship I recommend reading the book Why Does He do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling man. Also available as an audiobook.  Thank you for listening and I hope this information is helpful to you. 

This episode contains sensitive information. We will be using fictitious names for anonymity purposes. Our guest Lindsay candidly shares with us about her abusive relationship with Mr.Jollof, a successful man who for years took advantage of women to further his career.  She learned that Mr. Jollof has exploited over 15 women resulting in financial, physical and legal consequences for them. The women are now starting to fight back.  If you need help escaping an abusive relationship help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233.  If you think you might be in an abusive relationship I recommend reading the book Why Does He do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling man. Also available as an audiobook.  Thank you for listening and I hope this information is helpful to you. 

We are back this week with the second half of my personal relationship reading disecting why I continue to choose to wrong partners. To see the full document check out my website. This is incredibly personal and I am sharing in hopes that this can be something you can use to self-reflect and improve the quality of your own relationships starting with yourself.   If you'd like to have your own relationship reading you can find Dr. Tari Mack's information here.  Dr. Tari Mack's Single to Engaged in 1 Year course is now enrolling.  I highly recommend her book Every Relationship is a Test available on Amazon. 

Season 2 is here! Incessantly Seeking is about the pursuit that drives our lives. Romantic love has always been a main life pursuit and I have a feeling many people can relate. So this season we are taking a deep dive into major themes that help or hinder us in finding (and keeping) that forever love.  In this episode you will meet clinical psychologist and celebrity relationship expert Dr. Tari Mack. She is also the host Dear Dater podcast. You will join me hearing the results of my relationship reading for the first time. Notice the nervousness in my voice! This is part 1. I hope this helps you see some patterns for your own lives.  And make sure to check the podcast I mentioned here SOMETHING WAS WRONG. It is a fantastic resource.