Podcasts about relationship addiction

How often do you look within and hear yourself asking the only questions that have any real potential to change your life, such as, "Who am I?, or "Why do I feel not good enough?" If you're like most people, you may never question whether or not you question the quality or validity of your thinking. That's why Lisa A. Romano Breakthrough Life Coach wants to activate higher consciousness within you so that you have a chance at changing your life outcomes.  While going through the early stages of recovery, Lisa realized she had an authenticity problem.  Being raised to fear her mother's gaslighting, rejection, and emotional neglect, conditioned Lisa to feel as if her authentic self needed to be abandoned.  Learn why it is essential to stop apologizing if you are truly serious about becoming a cycle breaker and healing from codependency. Lisa A. Romano Breakthrough Life Coach Online Codependency Recovery Program Facebook Support Group Free Codependency Quiz

Betrayal trauma can be one of the most challenging experiences to overcome. Loving and trusting someone such as a friend, partner, lover or spouse only to have them betray that trust in some way, crushes us to our core as human beings. If you are codependent, or have grown up with emotional neglect, or have been raised by a narcissistic parent, being betrayed will activate your deepest unhealed wounds. Lisa's work mirrors her personal mental and emotional victories. Through tremendous painful life changes, Lisa discovered her path from suffering to strength was anchored in how well she could still her mind, observe faulty beliefs, and organize her thoughts in alignment with the truth of her true identity, which she eventually recognized as spiritual and sacred in nature, despite what or who was happening outside of her.  In this episode, Lisa shares her modern sage-like wisdom to those seeking to end their internal suffering through the power of an organized mind. You can work with Lisa in her upcoming 12 Week Course, which begins on February 9th.  This program is a healing system that slowly teaches students the art of inner regulation, while navigating strong emotions, memories and faulty beliefs.  Lisa is proof that the only way to end suffering is to master the inner landscape and her unique tools and groundbreaking approach is recommended by psychologists and therapists as a tool to help their clients find their sacred connection to their divine self.  Register for this transformational program Here

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If you are codependent, you don't know who you are, you lack a sense of self, feel like a feather in the wind and tend to agree with others because you never learned to honor the self. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano the Breakthrough Life Coach, reveals the secrets to why codependents who have suffered childhood emotional neglect tend to develop personality traits that make them a target for narcissistic, toxic and unhappy relationships.  The good news is, Lisa has broken the codependency code and has discovered a holistic healing approach to healing the faulty beliefs that were downloaded into your subconscious mind when you were an innocent child.  So, if you're ready to learn more, let's dive in to this episode! Serious about getting in touch with your authentic self? If so, visit https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp to learn how you can begin your journey back to the divine you, the one faulty default settings of the brain have prevented you from accessing all outside of consciousness. 

If you've ever had to confront a narcissist, you've undoubtedly been met with projection, gaslighting, blame-shifting, accusations, and the twisting of the truth. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, renowned Life Coach, bestselling author, and founder of Conscious Healing Academy, helps you better understand what to say and what not to say to a narcissist. As you begin to understand how a narcissist's mind operates to maintain power and control over their target's emotions, perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors, the clearer the boundaries you need to set.  If you are someone who has been raised to seek approval, who feels unworthy, and not good enough, you must do what you can to heal the beliefs that subconsciously control your perception of self, and your behaviors. As you elevate your consciousness, you step out of the negative paradigms of the past and step into your authentic life. This is a process of transformation, and although it is not easy, it is your life's greatest quest.  If you are ready to begin your transformation, Lisa A. Romano has created three life changing courses that will help you ascend and transcend the limitations of the past.  Contact Lisa and her team at coach@lisaaromano.com  Or begin your transformation journey today at https://www.lisaaromano.com 

Narcissistic people are not always easy to spot, especially if you struggle with codependency, have been raised in a dysfunctional home, and by those who emotionally neglected you or routinely minimized your emotions. When you are neurologically and subconsciously programmed to look outside of you for a sense of worthiness, and you meet a narcissist, you will easily become swept up in a crazymaking relationship, where they hold approval over your head. And outside of consciousness, an adult child may not be able to recognize they are dealing with a narcissist, because these dynamics seem so normal and familiar.  In this episode, learn from esteemed Life Coach and bestselling author; adult child advocate Lisa A. Romano as she unpacks the signs that you are dealing with a narcissist so you can peel back on losing yourself trying to get through to someone who cannot and will never hear you, or agree with you. Once you understand the #1 thing that keeps a narcissist from being able to relate to others in a fair, respectable, empathic way, it will be far easier for you to let go.  If you are an adult child and you are sick and tired of being sick and tired of unhealthy relationship dynamics and you are interested in a proven action based, consciousness training program that will increase your mental toughness skills and empower you to become the authority in your life despite a painful past, Conscious Healing Academy is for you.  To learn more contact Lisa and her team at coach@lisaaromano.com or start your journey here; https://www.lisaaromano.com/12-wbcp     

Trauma bonds are one of the most challenging aspects of a toxic relationship. When in a trauma bond, our psychological self is under the impression that the person who is wounding us is the only person who can save us. This creates a double bind situation for ourselves, in which, our persecutor is also our savior. In this episode, learn about how trauma bonds interfere with rational thinking and how you can break free of such toxic beliefs so to set yourself free from the bondage of an unhealthy, manipulative, and crazymaking relationship. To work with Lisa, contact her at coach@lisaaromano.com Take her FREE 10 Day Breakthrough the Veil Challenge here: https://www.lisaaromano.com/10-day-challenge To view Lisa's suite of online coaching programs, and meditation bundles visit: https://www.lisaaromano.com/store  

Do you find yourself recreating and repeating the same relationship issues over and over again? Same issue, different person? Do you feel that you need a partner to “complete” you? Perhaps there's something to look at there. And today's guest, author and therapist Sherry Gaba just may be able to help. Her latest book, “The Marriage and Relationship Junkie,” offers great relationship insights. In addition to being a Licensed Psychotherapist, a Certified Coach, and the award-winning author of “Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love,” she also says she's a recovering codependent and love addict who was married to a man with narcissistic tendencies.   Sherry has been an expert on Dr. Drew Pinsky's Celebrity Rehab, VH1's Sober House, as well as Celebrity Rehab's Sex Addiction, and numerous other programs. She has helped thousands of people cope with relationship addictions, narcissistic and toxic relationships, and codependency. You can find out more about Sherry and also if you're a love junkie by taking her quiz at: SherryGaba.com.  

In the heartfelt finale of "The Love Fix" podcast, Sherry and Carla take a nostalgic journey through the show's evolution, mirroring the ebbs and flows of relationships. The dynamic duo reflects not only on the success of achieving their podcasting goals but also on the profound impact the show has had on their personal growth. Like any enduring friendship, "The Love Fix" has been a catalyst for positive change, teaching Sherry and Carla valuable lessons along the way, and they take a minute to give thanks for the unwavering support and listenership that has made "The Love Fix" a cherished part of their lives.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla start things off with a Love Fix Question from a listener who is in an open relationship with her husband, but feels like he is not upholding his side of being honest and transparent. Then, they welcome Multiamory,  a group that offers support and advice for modern relationships through their podcasts and books, whether you are monogamous, polyamorous, casual dating or if you just do relationships differently. If you want to deepen your current relationships, find your ideal romantic partners or develop a better understanding of yourself, then you have come to the right place by checking them out.     We are offering complimentary break free from toxic and codependent relationship strategy calls that are exclusively for our listeners. Head to thelovefix.com/contact to sign up.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love   Multiamory: Website | Podcast | Book    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: What is multiamory?  How is multiamory different from polyamory?  What is NRE, or new relationship energy?  How our different attachment styles can also show up in polyamorous relationships.  The difference between “swinging” and polyamory.  How love addiction can affect a relationship that is both monogamous and non-monogamous.  Tips for healthy communication about defining that relationship, no matter what it looks like.  How can cheating happen if a relationship is non-monogamous?  The importance in getting a professional and outside perspective to sort out your feelings if you are unsure if you want to have a non-monogamous relationship, or if you are being gaslit or people pleasing.    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Carla nurses her newly broken bone, and then she and Sherry take a Love Fix question from a listener whose boyfriend has photos of his ex on his phone. She's wondering if this is normal and just annoying, or super sketchy red flag behavior. They then welcome Tess McMechan, a Certified Somatic and Trauma Integration Practitioner. Tess works one-on-one with people to help them identify the root cause of why they are suffering, heal their trauma, break cycles, and deprogram conditionings. In the conversation, Tess talks about how and why red flags in relationships often stem from past trauma, and what we can do about it. She also talks about the inspiration behind her audiobook release for her new book, “Breaking Free: Empowering Yourself Beyond Victimhood.”   We are offering complimentary break free from toxic and codependent relationship strategy calls that are exclusively for our listeners. Head to thelovefix.com/contact to sign up.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love   Tess: Breaking Free Audio Book - 15% off | IG | Website    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: When we pick partners, we tend to mirror our relationships with our parents. How do we know when we are triggered in the present moment if it's really stemming from a past wound? Tess shares some ways she helps her clients learn to self-soothe and work through abandonment issues. What are some things we can notice when dating that may later turn out to be red flags? Why do we seem to attract the same (very wrong) type of person repeatedly? What trauma responses can look like in relationships. How miscommunication about triggers and trauma can end relationships. Can two codependents heal together? The importance of individual work and awareness in healing codependency in relationships.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Carla and Sherry first share their love for their favorite takeout joints, and they take a Love Fix Question from a listener who is in the middle of getting divorced and feels quite fearful about what it will mean for their financial stability. They then welcome Seth Nelson,  a Tampa-based family lawyer known for coming up with creative solutions to difficult problems, and Pete Wright, an experienced broadcaster who has spent 30 years helping brands shape their stories together, Seth and Pete aim to provide divorcing couples with practical advice and hope through their podcast, How to Split a Toaster, a podcast about saving your relationships.   We are offering complimentary break free from toxic and codependent relationship strategy calls that are exclusively for our listeners. Head to thelovefix.com/contact to sign up.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love   Seth and Pete: How to Split a Toaster | NLG   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why is dealing with a narcissist so frustrating in the divorce process? Some of Pete and Seth's biggest wins when representing their clients. How to handle the fears of kidnapping and creating a sense of privacy and security in the courtroom. Why is divorcing a narcissistic a nightmare? Why a “tough” attorney may not always be the thing you want. The common questions that people have when people get divorced are: how long will it take, and how much will it cost? Why do narcissists tend to buckle in court? Remember - when dealing with a narcissist in divorce, it's not personal. Seth has even represented the same man twice and saw how he treated both women the same way. Focusing on behaviors in court that back up narcissistic behaviors, rather than using the term “narcissist”. How the divorce process and support for domestic abuse victims has evolved over the years. What is the motive of a narcissist during a divorce?   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.

Carla and Sherry first take a Love Fix question from a listener who is feeling the attraction fade towards their partner. They would like to know whether it's worth sticking through things, or if it's the beginning of the end. They then welcome Love Fix guest Yasmin Kerkez, Co-Founder of Family Support Resources, an organization,helping transform the lives of people living with family conflicts and estrangement. Yasmin talks about what family estrangement is, the common reasons it happens, and how to let go of the shame and blame around the trauma that typically comes with family estrangement.    We are offering complimentary break free from toxic and codependent relationship strategy calls that are exclusively for our listeners. Head to thelovefix.com/contact to sign up.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love   Yasmin: Family Support Resources | Facebook    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: What is family estrangement, and what are the common reasons why people break away from their family?  Does family estrangement usually happen quickly or does it occur slowly over time?  How family estrangement can make the person feel low self worth and shame.  The intersection between family estrangement and trauma.  The most common areas of emotional trauma that result from a family breakdown.  How being estranged from a parent affects intimate partner relationships.  Some real life examples of where family estrangement is the best option.   Always listen to your gut instinct and take the time and space you need to heal.  Is divorce a form of family estrangement?  How the two words “yet” or “currently” can produce a huge mindset shift and give us more grace and space towards our healing.  Where can people go for more community, connection and hope on this topic?    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.

Carla and Sherry first start the show talking about their preference for sweet vs. sour candies, and then they take a Love Fix question from a listener who feels like they are walking on eggshells around their partner. They are seeking advice on how to move on from past arguments and make some real progress, but aren't even sure if their partner is open to it. They then welcome Anne Blythe, Founder of BTR.org and host of the Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast. BTR.org offers daily group sessions from women, victims of emotional and psychological abuse and sexual coercion with multiple sessions a day in every time zone. Anne is also the author of the educational picture book, Trauma Mama Husband Drama and a frequently requested speaker at events such as the National Center on Sexual Exploitation Global Summit.    We are offering complimentary break free from toxic and codependent relationship strategy calls that are exclusively our listeners. Head to thelovefix.com/contact to sign up.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love   Anne: BTR | Podcast | Books    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: The importance of creating relationship check-ins.  What is BTR.org, and what are the services they offer?  What is sexual coercion?  There are subtle types of threats in marriage that are often overlooked.  What if a partner is using pornography against the other partner's wishes?  How does codependency relate to victims of betrayal, trauma and abuse?  Sexual coercion marriage is actually very common. How can we create healthy conversation about our sexual needs in relationships?  The importance of addressing the abuse first.  Why Does He Do That and The Verbally Abuse Relationship are two books that Anne recommends for more knowledge, along with BTR's Living Free Workshop.    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla kickstart the show by discussing their favorite dating apps and Sherry's preferred age range. They then tackle a Love Fix Question from a listener who consistently feels dating jitters around 3 or 4 and is looking for advice on how to move forward and finally commit. Next up, they're joined by Jacob Lucas, a renowned UK dating coach with over 700,000 followers, real-life methods, and an impressive media presence, to uncover the secrets of successful dating.   Join The Love Fix Get Healthy Relationships and Dating group coaching program www.thelovefix.com    Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love   Jacob: IG | TikTok    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: Jacob's obsession with dating coaching and helping people find a great partner.  Jacob's philosophy on attraction and dating, and how much physical attraction matters in the first stages of getting to know someone.  Why jealousy is such a big red flag in dating and relationships.  You shouldn't have to downplay yourself or play small just to make a man feel comfortable.  How did Jacob meet his girlfriend?  What if I guy tells you that he is intimidated by you?  Jacob's tips for women out there in the dating pool on how to make stronger connections with quality men.    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla kick this week off with a Love Fix Question from a listener wondering how to cohabitate with a partner who isn't the biggest dog fan, and she's wondering how she and her pooch can compromise when he moves in. Then, they welcome Whitney Walker, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and spirituality. She also works as a recovery coach and spiritual guide. Whitney opened a private practice in the California Bay Area where she sees clients, couples, and families. Whitney created the “Women Waken” podcast, a holistic guide to wellness and abundant self-love along with an accompanying YouTube channel.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Join the Love Fix Free Masterclass Setting Boundaries in a Toxic Landscape Master Class - The Love Fix    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love   Whitney:  Women Waken Podcast | LinkedIn | IG | YouTube    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: What led Whitney to create the Women Waken podcast and create a tribe of women. Feminine energy and its role in society. Why we need Divine Feminine Expression in predominantly male-driven fields. Whitney's story of learning to not live off breadcrumbs and waiting for the right soul connection. What is love addiction? It's a daily practice to work on codependency and fill your cup up. With letting go of codependency, you can find more connection and adventure in your life. Self-care and self love as the antidote to feeling rejected and abandoned. How do your interactions change when you do the work of embracing yourself and letting go of codependent habits and thinking?   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.

What is codependency, where does it come from, and how does it show up in both casual and long term relationships? How can people work on their codependency? What about dating? What are some of the top mistakes people often make when dating while really wanting a relationship? What if I'm casually dating while looking for my longterm partner? Are there top do's and don'ts...like should I not have sex on the first date? And what do I do if I meet someone I want to dive deeper with? How and when should I share this with them, and how can I manage my fear or feelings of rejection? About our guests: Sherry Gaba, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, author of Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love. She helps people cope with codependency, love addiction, narcissistic abuse, and mental health issues. As a leading expert on codependency and toxic relationships, Sherry's TV appearances include: Vh1's Celebrity Rehab, CNN, Inside Edition, the Robert Irvine Show and Access Live, E! News, among others. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Women's World, the LA Times, Thrive Global, the New York Post, Zoosk, Psychology Today, Marriage.com and other leading publications. She has also been a guest on many SiriusXM radio shows. Sherry is the founder of Wake-Up Recovery for Codependency and Toxic Relationships, an online group coaching program for codependents, love addicts and victims of narcissistic abuse. Carla Romo is an author of Contagious Love, speaker and a certified life coach specializing in dating and relationships. At age 24, she hit her rock bottom with yet another toxic codependent relationship. But, this time, she got up and learned how to break free from codependency. Inspired by her self-growth journey, she took lemons and made lemonade. Today she helps people build a confident relationship within so they can thrive in all aspects of their life. Carla leads nationwide workshops and talks to people from varying backgrounds. Her work ranges from small group settings to hundreds of attendees either in person or virtual. She has been featured on or partnered with Simon Business School, Milwaukee Bucks, BRAVO, Bumble, Lifetime, Bustle, The Knot, as well as high rated iTunes Podcasts. Carla attended the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) becoming a Certified Professional Coach and an Energy Leadership Master Practitioner. To learn more visit https://thelovefix.com Pre-order our book now! Go to shamelesssex.com and get free access to our exclusive online workshop How to Pamper Your Partner for every book preorder!  Other links: Start meditating now with 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/shameless Get up to 35% off some of our (and Oprah's!) favorite buttery soft sheets, loungewear and more with code SHAMELESS at cozyearth.com Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS10 on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at uberlube.com Get 10% off while mastering the art of pleasure at  OMGyes.com/shameless Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESS15 at purepleasureshop.com

Sherry is in her self love era, and it all starts with the hair. She and Carla take a Love Fix Question from a listener that is interested in adding in a coach along with her trauma therapy, and has some questions on the timing and finding the right coach to fit the job. They then welcome Lilli Bewley, a seasoned dating coach with over a decade of experience in personal development. Her own journey took her from mere survival to thriving in both love and purpose. Today, Lilli is dedicated to assisting single, accomplished women in rediscovering the joy of dating and finding genuine love. With a mission to rekindle the fun in dating, even after divorce, in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or after years of singledom, Lilli shares her insights and expertise on navigating the path to love and companionship.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love   Lilly:  Website | IG |    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode:  What is wrong with the personal development industry today?   What are feminine dating archetypes, and how do you know which one you are? It's not dating that sucks, but the experience of it that sucks.  How Lilli used apps to get her ready to meet her man in real life.  How to jump out of the “Delete and Download” cycle on apps and get intentional about what you want.  The ways that our patterns of dating are informed by our past trauma.  Yes, developing processes and systems in dating can be sexy and save us time and energy.    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla start the episode pointing out that you shouldn't trust everything you see online about relationships. They then take a Love Fix Question from a listener who feels ashamed of their past and wants to stop caring about what others think. Then, they welcome guest Rachel Harrison, an inspiring woman who founded the Recover Your Soul podcast and community over three years ago. Through her personal journey of recovery from alcoholism, control addiction, and codependency she experienced profound changes in her life. These experiences led her to discover the transformation and the power of a spiritual path to a happy and healthy life and what she calls Soul Recovery.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love   Rachel:  Recover Your Soul Podcast | Recover Your Soul    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: More about Rachel's own path to sobriety.  What does Rachel mean when she refers to “Soul Recovery”?  How codependency often runs the addiction.  The importance of detaching with love in one's recovery.  Rachel's 9 Steps to Soul Recovery.  More about the role of trauma in some addictions.  Rachel talks about making a long marriage work by also not trying to fix the person and letting them have their own journey.  The important step for Rachel to be honest with herself is that she is powerless over alcohol.  There can be very real physical and mental manifestations when we try to put all of our energy into taking care of someone else and mending their addictions.    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.

Sherry and Carla have a funny chat about their coffee preferences before they get into a Love Fix question from a listener who is trying to break away from pleasing people, but still isn't comfortable or confident while stating their needs. They then sit down with two incredible guests who are changing the game in the world of sexual empowerment and pleasure, Amy Baldwin and April Lampert. Amy is a certified sex educator, relationship coach, and co-owner of a mother-daughter online pleasure boutique. April is the Co-owner of the innovative pleasure product company Hot Octopuss. Together, they've created the Shameless Sex Podcast, a platform dedicated to breaking down barriers and inspiring open conversations about sexuality.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love   April and Amy:  Shameless Podcast | Pure Pleasure Shop | Shameless Sex | Hot Octopuss    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: Sherry's family sold sex toys?! How Amy and April made their way to sex education and learned to empower themselves in and out of the bedroom. What inspired the Shameless Sex podcast, and how it created a community of women looking to expand their sexual knowledge and shed the stigma of shame around sex. Our mindset around sex can have so much to do with how we were raised and taught around sex growing up. As women, what do we have to do in order to fully embody our own sexuality? How can someone start to get comfortable with their own needs and sexuality? How does codependency relate to sexuality and speaking up in the bedroom? A few must-read resources that April and Amy recommend, including The Erotic Mind. The importance of communication in sexual relationships, particularly when it comes to using sex toys. What defines a healthy sex life?   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.

Are you addicted to being in a relationship? Is your relationship codependent? How do you even know if you are addicted or codependent? In this episode, Kevin Anthony talks with Carla Romo certified Life and Dating & Relationship Coach, and Sherry Gaba, LCSW and coach about what relationship addiction and codependency really are, how they are related to each other, how trauma factors in, how you can recognize these patterns, and what you can do about them. This is essential listening if you think you may be experiencing any of these. To Find More From Sherry and Carla, Click The Link Below: https://thelovefix.com/

Sherry and Carla first share a little about the infamous Villages community in Florida, and then they take a Love Fix question from a listener wondering how they can stop feeling triggered from past situations in their new relationship. They then welcome Marlena Tillhon, a psychotherapist and relationship coach specializing in helping people heal from past trauma caused by unhealthy relationships. Marlena works with her clients so they can create healthy, loving and fulfilling relationships so they can feel loved for who they are today.    Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG  Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love   Marlena:  Website | IG    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: How negatively unhealed trauma affects our relationship.  Learning to break the cycle of getting in unhealthy relationships.  Appreciating the learning lessons in shorter relationships instead of feeling shame around them.  The importance of codependent people learning to show up as they are instead of feeling the need to be perfect or control the outcome.  What is the codependent nightmare?  How Marlena learned to distinguish love from the traditional view of relationships, which in turn helped codependent thoughts and behaviors.  Some of the most successful and thoughtful people also have traits that align with codependency.  It could be anxious attachment, or it just could be a normal response to someone's avoidant behavior.    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Recent research shows that it's possible to become addicted to a relationship, a phenomenon referred to as love addiction. Picture this: the rush of happiness at the start of a relationship when those feel-good chemicals like endorphins and dopamine flood your brain, making you feel like you're on top of the world. But when things turn unhealthy or the relationship ends, you're suddenly hit with a wave of deep sadness and depression. It's a tough emotional roller coaster to navigate.For some, especially those with certain personality traits, this roller coaster becomes addictive. The intense emotional highs and lows bring a level of excitement and drama that's hard to find elsewhere, leading to a cycle of breaking up and getting back together. The pattern becomes a way of seeking the intense emotional experiences that make them feel alive and happy. This constant cycle can wreak havoc on other aspects of life, leading to irrational decisions, difficulty focusing on anything else, and neglecting important relationships outside the romantic one. If you find yourself in this pattern or know someone who does, it's crucial to seek support from a therapist, coach, or other mental health professional. These experts can help address the underlying emotional issues and guide you toward healthier, more fulfilling relationships in the future.Listener Favorite Moments: 2:45 This situation was chosen for your child14:17 We promote toxic relationships with extreme highs and lows in the media16:30 Drug addiction to a human being.That is really hard to break23:12 The cycle 26:45 it always ends with the promise that it will get better_________________Let's dive deeper into what fuels this addiction. A powerful psychological phenomenon known as a trauma bond can play a significant role in keeping us tethered to harmful relationships. This bond is like a cycle of rewards and punishments that manipulates our feelings. It starts with the hope for those small moments of relief from the pain caused by the partner. This hope becomes addictive, making us believe that change is possible, even when the person causing the harm is the one we're hoping will fix us.A trauma bond follows a three-phase pattern:1. **Tension Building:** Minor conflicts and emotional distance lead to increasing tension. The victim tries to prevent conflict by appeasing the abusive partner.2. **Explosive Incident:** The built-up tension reaches a breaking point, resulting in a major conflict or abusive incident. This phase is marked by shock, fear, and sometimes self-blame.3. **Reconciliation and Calm:** The abusive partner shows remorse, apologizes, and offers reassurances, creating a sense of relief for the victim. These moments of affection or kindness reinforce the victim's hope for change.Breaking free from a trauma bond is a complex process that often requires external support, like therapy or coaching, as well as the backing of friends and family. Recognizing the patterns and dynamics of the relationship is the crucial first step toward healing.If you're dealing with a trauma bond, you're likely not experiencing peace. However, even small changes can make a big difference. That's why Kierstyn and Tiffany want to give you access to their "7 Days to Peace" program, available for free for a limited time on their Reclaim You app, which can be found on both the Apple iOS store and the Google Play store.Listener Question: Is a trauma bond formed when two people share their past traumas? Actually, trauma bonding is quite different. It's a psychological response to abuse where the victim forms an unhealthy attachment to the abuser. For example, think of Stockholm syndrome, where captives develop sympathy or affection for their captors. This skewed perception hinders them from fully understanding the severity of their situation.If you find yourself entangled in a relationship that's causing more harm than good, remember that you don't have to face it alone—support is out there, waiting to help you on your journey toward healthier relationships and personal growth.EPISODE RESOURCE:Trauma Bonds PDF .pdfNEED OUR SUPPORT?Book a Discovery Call with us and begin to heal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therelationshiprecovery.as.me/schedule.php⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download our brand new app: ⁠⁠RECLAIM YOU! ⁠⁠ Apple iOS store and the Google Play store here:http://www.therelationshiprecovery.com/reclaimyouBreakup Book of Affirmations:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com/product-page/the-breakup-book-of-affirmations ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Show Notes Link: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠//www.instagram.com/therelationshiprecovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https: //www.tiktok.com/@therelationshiprecovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https: //www.youtube.com/channel/UC0xaCdQ_S2o5tQ_ZeqeymDQ⁠⁠

Sherry and Carla kick off the show with a Love Fix question from a recent divorcee who is looking for tips around dating, especially when they aren't sure if they ever want to get married again. This leads to a conversation about how important it is to work on your issues before you enter the dating game. They then welcome internationally known psychotherapist, speaker, author and divorce recovery expert, Vikki Stark. Vikki is the director of the Sedona Counseling Center of Montreal and is known for her groundbreaking book, Runaway Husbands, which has led her to mentor a worldwide community of women recovering from unexpected divorce.    Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG  Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love    Vikki:  Runaway Husbands | Website    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: What is a “runaway husband” and “wife abandonment syndrome”?  Vikki's story of her husband abruptly ending their marriage, the soft signs that were there, and how she learned to trust again.  How women can use shame and grief into a catapult for living a great life and learning to be resilient.  Why are runaway husbands so cold and distant all of a sudden, when they were loving what seemed like just a moment before?  Are runaway husbands also narcissistic or is there a personality disorder occurring?  The worldwide community that Vikki is creating out of wonderful women that have experienced wife abandonment syndrome.  Many of the runaway husbands tend to be covert narcissists, and the wives tend to be self sacrificers and codependents.     Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.

Sherry and Carla start out talking about the real deal - the difference between loving someone and being in love with them. They go to a Love Fix question from a listener feeling spooked that they may be getting ghosted soon, and are looking for some advice on what to do. They then welcome Rachel Grant, founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and a leading sexual abuse recovery coach with an MA in Counseling and Psychology. As the author of "Beyond Surviving" and "Recovery from Sexual Abuse," Rachel combines her academic background, neuroscience insights, and personal journey to offer the transformative Beyond Surviving program since 2007. Rachel helps survivors of childhood sexual abuse break free from feeling unfixable, guiding them towards reclaiming their lives and embracing wholeness.    Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG  Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love    Rachel:  Website | Beyond Surviving | IG | Facebook    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: The life changing experience Rachel endured when she was just 10 years old in Oklahoma and was molested by her grandfather.  The staggering statistics on just how common molestation and abuse cases are.  More about the difference between sexual abuse and trauma. How to eradicate shame and blame and not place the onus on the victim.  The ways that patriarchy plays a role in how the victim of sexual abuse usually is the one that feels like they have done something wrong.  How does sexual trauma impact our ability to connect with others? How can those who have endured abuse and trauma learn to take a stand for themselves?  More about Rachel's 16 week program and how it slowly helps people unravel their beliefs around shame based thinking and learn how to heal again.    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.

Sherry talks about her love for life in Florida, enjoying the sunny days and vibrant energy. Then, she and Carla take a Love Fix question about how to spot signs of codependency early in dating to avoid getting stuck in such relationships. They then introduce Love Fix guest Marshall Burtcher, a codependency healing expert who helps people pleasers, perfectionists, and those struggling with codependency. Marshall's approach, developed after his own 30-year struggle, focuses on shifting from self-fixing to self-love, enabling fulfilling relationships and inner peace. He guides people trapped in codependency to break free from these patterns and find purposeful, loving connections in their lives.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG  Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love    Marshall:  Website | The Heal Your Codependency Podcast    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode:  Marshall talks about his own codependency and love addiction  and ways he learned to regulate himself and build self confidence.  Marshall's work of codependency through the frame of trauma.  What is the fawn response and what does it look like?  One of the misconceptions about codependency is that it's an identity, rather than a reaction to a chronic cycle of chaos and harm, harm and neglect. The second misconception is that you can't overcome it, that you're always going to be coping with the codependence.  The first step of observation and nervous system regulation and soothing techniques. Marshall shares his thoughts on the freeze and fawn response and what he recommends to someone who is in the middle of it. What are some ways to regulate our nervous system?  How Marshall uses his soothing voice when working with clients. We want more recorded audio from Marshall!  The risk of living in a fantasy or a fantasy, and the importance of being present in relationships and life.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

It Q&A time family!  Join me for another epsiode full of your questions! If you would love to join my husband, Jake, and I for our Relationship Mastery program (beginning Aug. 22nd 2023) click the link below to discover a new level of intimacy in your relationship: https://www.jakewoodard.com/mastery/

Sherry introduces her pup Mocha to the show, and Carla reminisces about the days that feral cats tore up her home. They then take a Love Fix question from a listener who is new to dating, has anxious attachment and can't seem to console themselves. Then we met Gabrielle Stone, a familiar face in the entertainment industry, having grown up alongside the iconic scream queen, Dee Wallace. Gabrielle's childhood was steeped in the enchantment of showbiz, from playful days of faux-blood tasting to witnessing cinematic enchantment behind the scenes. Her early exposure to globetrotting with her parents fueled her wanderlust. Yet, life took a chilling turn when her father's sudden demise shattered her world at age seven. Later, a tumultuous journey unfolded as she weathered her husband's affair and sought solace in another man's arms, only to confront another heartbreak. Determined not to let life flatten her, she transformed her tribulations into a thriving career. Thus, "Eat, Pray, #FML" was born—a book that lays bare her missteps, triumphs, and the metamorphosis into a resilient trailblazer.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast The Love Fix Relationship Quiz Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Sherry Website | IG  Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love    Gabrielle:  Eat, Pray, #FML | Website | IG    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   What You'll Hear In This Episode:  Gabrielle's experience of trauma and fear of abandonment.   How solo travel can help us get to know ourselves.  Loving yourself is as simple as giving your soul the thing that makes you feel alive and happy. What was the process like for Gabrielle of writing Eat, Pray, #FML?  How to not be so scared about change and letting go of some of the fear and judgment around stepping into a new identity.  How Gabrielle stepped out to meet someone else and take another chance on love.  There are no guarantees in life, so opening your heart again will either make you greatly happy or you will survive and learn more about yourself.    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla start the week with a Love Fix question from a listener who caught their fiance watching adult movies, and now they are wondering what is normal and what may be going too far. They then welcome Love Fix guest Dr. Alexandra Solomon, who is internationally recognized as one of today's most trusted voices in the world of relationships. Her framework of relational self awareness has reached millions of people around the globe. A couples therapist, speaker, author, professor, podcast hosts retreat leader and media personality, Dr. Solomon is passionate about translating, cutting edge research and clinical wisdom into practical tools people can use to bring awareness, curiosity and authenticity to real relationships.    Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Alexandra:  Reimagining Love Podcast | Website | IG    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: Wisdom for digital dating and how apps have become more gamified and commercialized over the years.  How to not get burnt out on the apps and stay in it for the long haul, if that's what you're looking for.  Relational self awareness is key in all stages of relationships.  How to start feeling more confident about yourself and your sexuality.   For Dr. Alexandra, the starting point for sexual confidence is self compassion.  People come into non monogamy or polyamory for a number of reasons, so there is not one size fits all approach.  Normalize that even if you are in a monogamous relationship that you have defined clear boundaries on and around,  you still are going to be attracted to other people.    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Carla kicks off the episode with an exciting announcement that gives us all hope for the dating apps, and then they take a Love Fix question from a listener unsure about what a healthy relationship really looks like. They then welcome guest Kenny Weiss who is an advocate for truth, healing, personal responsibility and forgiveness. As an author, speaker, coach, teacher, and healer, Kenny specializes in helping individuals and couples heal their emotional hurts and pain from the past to reclaim their authentic selves and become the greatest version of themselves. He accomplishes this through the use of his one of a kind Transformation Emotional Mastery method.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Kenny:   Website |Your Journey To Success    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: How the male/female roles have been out of balance, and the cost of this.  Are females really more emotional than men?  More about the idea that women have to adapt to the patriarchal system to survive and become the male model of a female.  What are women really looking for in a man? Is it emotional intimacy, money and status, looks, or a combination of all of these?  Do men still feel insecure about a woman earning more than them?  How childhood trauma plays a role in our attraction and issues in a relationship.  How to become an expert and your own imperfections so you can realize your dysfunctions.  Some staggering statistics on dating, relationships, and why it's so hard to meet up in real life!    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla take a Love Fix Question from a listener who is tired of dating, is feeling burnt out, and wondering if they should take a break from the dating scene or keep plugging away. They then welcome guest Ana Maria, who is not the typical standard template kind of life coach. Ana Maria is a healing strategist with a thirst for problem solving, and a keen passion for root cause solutions. Today, she has transformed her pain into purpose, and now she's here to serve others who want to do the same. She talks with Sherry and Carla about healing from a breakup, getting to know and love yourself, and setting boundaries when starting to date again.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Ana Maria:  Website | IG    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: Anna's burnout at age 32 led her to seek therapy, where she confronted the concept of adverse childhood experiences and trauma. Can people heal while in a relationship, or is ending something necessary for healing? Healing often requires effort from both parties in a relationship; it's a collaborative process. Exploring the signs and manifestations of burnout. Understanding the distinction between good stress and bad stress. Tips for stepping out of one's comfort zone after a period of isolation. Debunking the idea of a dating pool; relationships are more nuanced and they can even change depending on where we are at in life. How personal growth can positively impact dating habits.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

First, Carla and Sherry connect over their shared passion for electric music and offer a glimpse into their upcoming group coaching program, designed to help individuals forge a path towards healthy relationships. They address a listener's Love Fix Question about recognizing the right time to end an unhealthy relationship. Later, renowned guest Farrah Abraham joins the show, showcasing her indomitable spirit and remarkable journey. Overcoming adversities as a teen mother, Farrah defied expectations, rising to prominence through MTV's "16 and Pregnant" and the Teen Mom franchise. As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and advocate for women's empowerment, she continues to make history, notably in reducing teen pregnancies, all while nurturing her entrepreneurial ventures. Farrah's relentless pursuit of personal growth includes completing trauma and paralegal programs, while her diverse educational background in areas like neuroscience, psychology, sociology, and law has seamlessly influenced her storytelling endeavors.    Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.   Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Farrah:  Website | IG    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: How Farrah deals with naysayers and judgment? More about Farrah's upcoming show on A&E that will take an honest and authentic deep dive into relationships.  What was Farrah's breaking point or lowest point that acted as an agent for change in her life?  Farrah shares how she connects with a higher power.  Tools that Farrah recommends that worked for her to overcome loss and process emotions.  The emergency move that Farrah had to make, and why she recommends acting fast in times of crisis.  You don't just graduate from being codependent, it's more of a daily practice that takes work upfront.  How Farrah's perspective and relationships have changed completely after doing self work.    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply

The gals start out highlighting great life lessons from past relationships, and then take a Love Fix question from a listener looking for information on how to tell if someone may be an addict out there in the dating world. They then welcome Kat Zammuto, an artist with a passion for multiple creative fields. Kat's podcast “Kat on the Loose: Sex, Dating and Relationships is growing a big and loyal following. Kat grew up in California and started working in the entertainment and modeling industries at a very young age, as her dad was a TV and video producer. This lifelong experience with video and photography makes her super comfortable in front of the camera and clients and brands love the natural organic approach of her work.    Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Kat:  Website | Podcast    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: Kat's journey of self-improvement and recovery out of a toxic relationship.  The number one reason why people stay in unhealthy relationships. The psychological idea of repetition compulsion.  The journey is not linear, and you can move one step forward and two steps back. That's why it's crucial to stop and do the work.  How do you know that you are growing and making progress?  Kat talks about her own self-worth and codependency. Learning how to be happy alone is crucial.  How to not put too much pressure on yourself too much while you are single and looking for a partner.  Dating with intention and knowing your non-negotiables.    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Why you attract toxic relationships. Today I have special guests Sherry Gaba and Carla Romo You may know, Sherry, as the go-to expert alongside Dr. Drew Pinsky on VH1's #1, “Celebrity Rehab” or have seen her on Access Live, The Bio Channel, or Showbiz Tonight talking about her bestselling book, Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love. Carla is a renowned dating & relationship coach, author of Contagious Love and an international speaker. Together they host The Love Fix podcast where they have conversations about dating, codependency, and toxic relationships. Subscribe and take their FREE Relationship quiz here: https://thelovefix.com/

Carla shows Sherry a picture that takes her breath away, and then they take a Love Fix question from a listener who is dating a guy who said he gets bored easily, and it's making her feel insecure and unsure of what to do next. They then welcome Kasturi M, a relationship coach and Marriage and Family Therapist based out of India. She has a global audience and helps individuals all over the world build healthy relationships and marriages. Kasturi talks about self sabotage, attachment styles, and provides some great resources for conscious coupling and upping your confidence when it comes to love.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Kasturi:  Website | IG    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: Common examples of self-sabotaging in relationships. What are the most common reasons that people self sabotage?  How understanding our attachment style can help us learn areas that we can improve, and where we may be self sabotaging.  How infidelity and also constantly being the “saver” and “fixer” can be forms of self sabotaging.  Is getting bored easily a red flag?  Attachment styles are not permanent, they can change. More about the success rate of arranged marriage vs. “love” marriage.  The importance of looking at different cultures and how dating and relationships are impacted. How can you do the work to be in secure attachment, so that you aren't getting triggered in a relationship?    Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla start off with a Love Fix Question from a listener who has been cheated on in the past, and now they are dating someone who has cheated on their partner in the past, and they are concerned that they always pick cheaters. They then welcome Dr. Laura Copley, a highly respected trauma bond specialist, counselor, educator, and researcher who excels in unraveling the intricate dynamics of toxic relationships and facilitating healing from trauma bonds. As the founder and director of Aurora Counseling and Well Being, a trauma-informed group practice nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, she has dedicated herself to promoting mental well-being. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Copley is the host of the podcast "Tough Love," where she shares invaluable insights on navigating relationship trauma. Her expertise has made her an internationally sought-after speaker on this subject, inspiring audiences worldwide. Dr. Copley's upcoming book, "Loving You Is Hurting Me," set to hit shelves in fall 2023.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Dr. Laura  Website | Facebook | Loving You is Hurting Me   Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: What is attachment trauma?  What is Dr. Laura's definition of a trauma bond, and how does that differ from love addiction and in what ways are they similar?  Dr. Laura shares a few examples of what trauma bonding would look like in non-abusive dynamics.  How can we recognize a trauma bond, and start to take the steps to recognize our patterns so we can unravel them?  A therapist can help you recognize that it's not your fault, but it is your responsibility to recognize the patterns and do the work to heal.  What is Dr. Laura's intergenerational work, and how can it help take the shame out of the situation?  What are some of the core ruptures that create attachment trauma?  Creating self-trust by getting through the hard things rather than never making a mistake.  How can a therapist help unravel trauma bonds throughout the healing process?  Check out Dr. Laura's new podcast, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

This episode first starts with Sherry and Carla reflecting on embracing life's journey without harboring regrets. They discuss how to find value in the ups and downs and recognize the positive outcomes that have emerged from past experiences. They take a Love Fix question about learning during conflict rather than turning away. Then, they are joined by Dr. Christina Reese, a highly experienced licensed clinical counselor who has dedicated the past two decades to helping children and their families affected by trauma. As an internationally recognized trainer, she works extensively with mental health professionals, specializing in trauma-informed schools, classroom mental health, attachment, and trauma in children. Dr. Reese is also the proud owner of Felicity Counseling Services. Her authored books, including "Attachment Puzzle Pieces," "The Attachment Connection," "Trauma and Attachment," and "Leveling Up," showcase her expertise in the field. Driven by her deep passion for attachment theory, she firmly believes in the transformative power it holds for building secure relationships in all areas of life.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Christina  Website | IG   Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: What are the different attachment styles? Why is it important to understand what attachment styles you have? Are we stuck with the same attachment style for our whole life? How we get our attachment styles and the ways it develops in childhood. The four steps to secure attachment. How we can start small to build trust instead of giving it away freely from the beginning. The importance of grounding techniques. How somebody who has an anxious style can move towards a secure attachment, and someone who's an avoidant can move towards a secure attachment. What's the difference between recovery from codependency and recovery from avoidant attachment? More on Christina's attachment work, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.

Sherry and Carla engage in a lively discussion about effective ways to alleviate post-first date pressure, whether it involves a leisurely stroll in the park or a delightful ice cream outing. They then address a Love Fix Question about a listener's concerns about the lack of communication from their date. Then, they welcome Krystal Mazzola Wood, licensed marriage and family therapist who has made remarkable contributions to fostering self-love and establishing profound connections with others through her Healthy Relationship Foundation. Krystal's expertise shines through her authorship of two immensely popular books, namely "The Codependency Recovery Plan" and "The Codependency Workbook: Simple Practices for Developing and Maintaining Your Independence." She has a highly anticipated third book titled "Therapy Within Reach: Setting Boundaries," scheduled for publication in September 2023.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Krystal  Website | Books    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: Sometimes apps can be a trigger if we have unresolved trauma and attachment issues.  The different levels of being ghosted.  How to deal with dating trauma and ghosting in the digital age. Should you call out someone that ghosts you?  How would Krystal decipher somebody who's going into dating as codependent versus not?  What are some telltale signs that someone is avoidant, anxious or secure attachment?  The importance of falling in love with reality, and not potential.  The importance of self-soothing your own nervous system.  What is the social verification theory?  More on Krystal's work, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla kick off the show talking about how much hormones affect us as women, and then take a Love Fix question from a listener that is dating an ex addict who isn't getting the help they need, which leaves them feeling controlled and criticized. They then welcome Mary Giuliani, a certified coach, keynote speaker, and author of It's Not About Food, Drugs or Alcohol: It's About Healing Complex PTSD. As a coach, Mary supports survivors in healing from complex trauma and achieving long term recovery from codependency relating to food, drugs, and or alcohol, resulting in them moving from surviving to thriving and turning their pain into power and purpose.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Mary  It's Not About Food, Drugs, Or Alcohol | Website    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: What is complex PTSD?  What are the signs that someone may have complex PTSD?  Mary talks about healing her own relationship with food and addictive behaviors, and how she learned to self soothe.  The many ways that shame shows up, and how having addictions leads even more to a shame spiral.  Mary opens up about her personal relationship and how she and her partner did the work to be both more in a secure attachment style.  Childhood trauma is relational trauma.  Why those in a 12 step program often need more when it comes to dealing with trauma.  Mary's book also provides a workbook to employ practical yet powerful steps, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla start off talking about the serious nature of stalking and how narcissistic partners can show scary traits that can be a form of stalking. They take a Love Fix question from a listener that has trauma from a former controlling partner and is worried that her next partner will also be the same way. They then welcome Dr. Joli Hamilton, the relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines. Dr. Joli is a research psychologist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and sex-certified sex educator. Dr. Joli also co-hosts the Playing with Fire podcast with her anchor partner. She's been also featured in The New York Times and NPR.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Joli  Website | Playing with Fire podcast    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: How is jealousy misunderstood? The ways that jealousy can be used to control a relationship. Joli has outlined over 12 types of jealousy - what is retroactive jealousy? Some of the common things that people get jealous over. How to self-soothe when feeling jealous. Why do some people tend to have more trust than others? What are the core wounds that tend to lead to jealousy? What is neurosomatic intelligence? How envy is different from jealousy. Dr. Joli talks about non-monogamy and how most people never even define what monogamy means in their relationship. Setting boundaries is super important, but they can also be a way to try and control our partners. Take Dr. Joli's quiz, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla talk about putting the focus back on you and good self care, and how that starts by taking care of your teeth! They take a Love Fix question from a listener on a personal journey who recently lost their boyfriend and is feeling very alone. They then welcome Allana Pratt, a former small-town Canadian girl turned global media personality, who has emerged as a trusted authority for those who have endured heartbreak and are now ready to fearlessly embrace life and attract open-hearted ideal relationships.    Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author    Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Allana Pratt  Website | YouTube | Podcast    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: Triggers vs. defense mechanisms.  What does an Intimacy Expert do?  There are always new layers of wounds that we can work on and address.  It's up to us to take ownership and do the necessary work to address these wounds.  Total allowance, nonresistance and grace facilitate the integration of low vibe energies into wisdom.  Knowing when to do the inner work and when to start dating again can be a challenge.  Allana talks about doing the work so she feels now at home and grounded within her own body.  Trust is not just a mental concept, but a deep knowing in the body.  How can you be intimate with both yourself and others when you are also codependent?  When we trust ourselves and have our own back, we gain true confidence to enjoy the dating process.  When you trust yourself, you can listen to your intuition.  More from Allana's work, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Carla has a fun new announcement, and then she and Sherry take a Love Fix question from a listener who has a question about a situation that consistently occurs when dating interracially. They then welcome Dr. Scott Gornto, an LMFT, former pastor, church planter, certified sex therapist, speaker, and author based in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gornto has over 35,000 hours of individual marriage, family, and group therapy. His specialties are addiction, codependency, boundaries, communication, couples, therapy, infidelity, repair, trauma, PTSD, and sex therapy.     Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author    Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Dr. Gornto  Website | Instagram   Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: How does the intersection of faith and therapy play out for Dr. Gornto as a pastor and a therapist? Do the two overlap? What are some of the trends in dating and relationships that Dr. Gornto has been seeing more of in his practice? Ways we can do better in sexual education, and have real, honest, and safe discussions about sex with the next generations. One of the things Dr. Gornto does is help his clients learn to sit with their own anxiety and discomfort when they set boundaries and start standing up for themselves. More people see sexuality from a broader perspective. However, it's important to know the distinction between what you want and what you are doing from a people-pleasing perspective. It's important for you to have sexual pleasure as well and to remember it's not just about the man. Why is sex so hush-hush in our society when everyone does it? More from Dr. Gornto's work, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla first talk about embracing your creativity, even if you have no clue how to put together that Lego set. They take a Love Fix question from a listener who believes that their toxic ex gave them an STD and are wondering how to move forward. They then welcome Evelyn Hale, a Trauma Coach supporting survivors of childhood trauma and helping them reclaim their power through a range of holistic practices that rewire the nervous system, heart, and mind. Evelyn's own journey of healing from childhood sexual and complex trauma led her to have a spiritual awakening that guided her to create a process that helps others find inner peace in what can otherwise feel like an all-encompassing pain. Outside of her practice, Evelyn finds great joy in creating art and spending time with her son in upstate New York.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author    Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Evelyn  The Inner Child Workbook | IG   Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why do we sabotage our inner child in terms of getting into controlling relationships and repeating the pattern? How to differentiate between it being our inner child that's calling the shots and someone's bad behavior in the relationship? Evelyn shares some tools that she would give a client in terms of inner child work. What is the difference between the inner and outer child? Examples of what the dialogue might look like of a back and forth between the inner child and then the parent just within oneself. How can we better regulate our nervous system when they know they're being jealous? How to tell when you're in inner child territory? Why your inner child influences who you are attracted to romantically. More from Evelyn's book, The Inner Child Workbook, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla talk about practicing what they preach in their own dating life, and that sometimes it isn't something you are doing wrong, but just plain bad luck. They take a Love Fix Question from a listener wondering when it's time to make it official in dating, and how to initiate that conversation.  They then welcome Jaime Bronstein, a licensed therapist, relationship coach,m and author of the upcoming book MAN*ifesting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Attracting the Love That is Meant for You. Jaime works on Zoom and in person with singles, couples, and people navigating breakups and divorces. Her studies and work enable her to help her clients heal, seeing each challenge in life as an opportunity to evolve as an individual to manifest love and live life to its fullest.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry   Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author    Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and reviewing our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Jaime Man*ifesting | Website    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: What does it mean to manifest love?  How does the negative narrative we tell ourselves hold us back from stepping into attracting a healthy relationship?  How Jaime learned to tap into her own intuition and started her on this journey where she knew there was something else out there. What is compassionate self-forgiveness?  How can people let go of shame, and get out of the endless cycle of abuse and repeating the same thing over and over without making real change.  Creating a stronger intuitive muscle is so important when it comes to manifesting love because we are the experts of ourselves.  Tips for getting out of victim mentality and instead feeling empowered and choosing growth.  There is freedom in choices, and much of it is how you look at it.  More from Jaime's work, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.

Sherry and Carla send a shout-out to their fantastic listeners from Sweden before taking a Love Fix Question from a listener who dislikes their boyfriend's family and is overwhelmed by their gossipy nature. They then welcome Dr. Zoe Shaw, a licensed psychotherapist, author, speaker, podcast host, relationship coach, and fitness enthusiast. She specializes in helping women who struggle with difficult relationships, particularly their relationship with themselves. Dr. Zoe offers virtual therapy, coaching services, and programs using a blend of psychology, faith, and feminism. She has authored the Ask Dr. Zoe column in the Grit and Grace Project, and the book "A Year of Self-Care."   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for my Free Masterclass - Recognize and Recover from the Devalue and Discard Stages of Narcissistic Abuse    Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author    Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and reviewing our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Dr. Zoe Website | A Year of Self Care    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: Why is it important to know our own attachment style, and recognize the attachment style of our partner as well? As someone with anxious attachment, what can someone do to regulate their nervous system when they feel as though their partner is pulling away? How someone can better deal with an avoidant partner. For someone with anxious attachment, creating a secure and healthy relationship can require some intentional effort. Suggestions might include practicing self-soothing techniques, setting boundaries, and seeking support from a therapist or trusted friend. If you feel like your partner is keeping secrets, it's important to approach the situation with curiosity and compassion. Rather than jumping to conclusions or assumptions, try to have an open and honest conversation about your concerns. Dr. Zoe shares her suggestions for knowing if the expected and natural ups and downs in a relationship are healthy. What if you feel like your partner is secret-keeping? When betrayal occurs in a relationship, it's up to both parties to put in the work. More from Dr. Zoe's work, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry gets ready for Bike Week in Florida, and she and Carla share a good laugh about men with beer, bandanas, and bellies. They then take a Love Fix Question from a listener who just escaped a toxic relationship and started to realize now how bad it was after speaking with friends and reflecting on the situation. However, they still accept breadcrumbs and really need to move on for real. They then welcome special guest Laura K. Connell, a Trauma Informed Author and Coach who helps women uncover the blind spots that hold them back. Laura blogs weekly about healing self-sabotage and dysfunctional family dynamics.    Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for my Free Masterclass - Recognize and Recover from the Devalue and Discard Stages of Narcissistic Abuse    Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author  Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and reviewing our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Laura Website | Instagram    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode:  Laura talks about growing up in a dysfunctional home with emotional abuse and neglect. She discusses healing her narcissistic mother wound and learning to regulate her own serious system.  How self-sabotage can be self-protection in disguise.  What are the three components that make up mindful self-compassion?  Examples of self-sabotage in relationships.  How women can often shift blame to avoid intimacy.  How can someone recognize their attachment style?  Laura talks about her love of self-discovery and helping others in her work.  More about re-parenting when it comes to inner child work.  Reminding ourselves that we aren't going through trauma alone can make us feel less isolated.  More from Laura's work, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Sherry and Carla start the show by talking about what they like to do for exercise, and the beauty of just getting outside and going for a walk. They take a Love Fix question from a listener who realizes they only like emotionally unavailable men, but can't seem to stop herself and turn things around. Then, they welcome Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship expert, and multi-unit group private practice owner in Arizona. She is trained in various therapeutic modalities and specializes in relationships, intimacy, trauma, depression, and anxiety. In addition, she hosts a relationship-based podcast, Relatable Relationships Unfiltered.    Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author    Join Sherry's Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and reviewing our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Dr. Elizabeth  Website | Instagram | Podcast    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You'll Hear In This Episode: How to foster emotional intimacy in a healthy relationship.  How emotional intimacy is the glue that holds a relationship together, and it is the most important aspect of a healthy fulfilling sustainable relationship.  Dr. Elizabeth explains the process of identifying the issue, working to address the issue, and then going into an adaptation face.  What is relational programming?  How does relational programming affect things like codependency and our attachment styles?  When we do that first timeline to increase awareness, we identify those themes of abandonment, rejection, and criticism.   We have to do the work within ourselves, but then we also have to create opportunities for corrective experiences. More from Elizabeth's work and coaching, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.  

Do you know a flying monkey a narcissist has triangulated against you? Do you know people that enjoy reporting back to your overt or covert narcissist, at your expense? And would you like to be able to say bye bye to flying monkeys without feeling guilty or afraid? Then this episode is for you. Listen in as Lisa A. Romano Codependency and Narcissistic Abuse recovery coach, breaks down how to handle flying monkeys like a self confident boss!  Work with Lisa and her team to find your authentic self. https://www.lisaaromano.com/12wbcp 

A 'nice' narcissist is a vulnerable narcissist who may appear unassuming when you first meet them. They focus entirely on you when you first meet and mirror your best qualities to you, helping to secure your trust in them. Over time, a covert narcissist will use mind games you may not initially understand as a form of abuse or control. For instance, stonewalling can invalidate your emotions, needs, or desires to clear the air or get to the bottom of a relationship issue. In this episode, Lisa A. Romano, Codependency and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach, helps us better understand how subtle invalidation is a form of covert abuse.  Read Lisa's books here; amazon.com/author/lisaaromano      

What is the story you're telling yourself that isn't serving you? That's the question Kimberly challenges us this week as we talk about love addictions with Sherry Gaba.Today's Guest: Sherry GabaSherry Gaba, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and life coach who helps people cope with codependency, love addiction, toxic relationships, and mental health issues. Sherry is a single mother and once her daughter was old enough, Sherry returned to school to receive her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. As a leading expert on addiction and recovery, Sherry's TV appearances include: VH1's Celebrity Rehab, CNN, Inside Edition, the Robert Irvine Show and Access Live, E! News, among others. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Women's World, the LA Times, Thrive Global, the New York Post, Marriage.com, and Psychology Today. She has also guested many times on SiriusXM radio shows and now hosts her own podcast, The Love Fix.Sherry is the author of Love Smacked, in which Sherry addresses relationship addiction and codependency, and is a contributing writer to the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Tough People. Sherry maintains a private practice and is the founder of Wake-Up Recovery, an online group coaching program that applies the principles of positive psychology, law of attraction, and mindfulness for codependents, love addicts, and toxic relationships.  For more information, go to www.SherryGaba.com  Books :Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love https://www.amazon.com/dp/1628657405?tag=psychologytod-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1Infinite Recovery: 6 Steps of Mindfulness, Positive Thinking, and the Law of Attraction to Break Free from Addiction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T4GLDFX?tag=psychologytod-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1Your Host: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement and RelationshipsKimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 200,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.Website: www.kimberlybeamholmes.comTake the Attraction AssessmentThanks for listening!Connect on Instagram: @kimberlybeamholmesBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and leave a review!