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Are the beliefs you learned growing up actually true? Discover how cognitive restructuring, biblical truth, and wise counsel can help you break generational cycles and move toward healing.In this powerful episode of the Visibly Fit Podcast, I'm welcoming Veronica Thompson back for a deep conversation about trauma, faith, cognitive restructuring, generational patterns, and what it really means to pursue truth.Veronica is a licensed clinical social worker and certified trauma therapist who brings together trauma-informed clinical care and biblical truth. In this conversation, we explore how the beliefs we inherit from our families can shape the way we see ourselves, relationships, trauma, and even God.We talk about Adam and Eve, the fall, deception, generational trauma, cognitive restructuring, family conflict, silent pain, forgiveness, and breaking unhealthy cycles.Veronica also shares powerful insights from her own healing journey and explains why healing isn't always an instant moment. Sometimes, it is a process of learning to recognize what happened, examine what we believe, and allow God to lead us into truth.We also talk about what parents can do when their adult children are hurting, why we shouldn't ignore painful experiences, how to respond when someone brings their pain to us, and why love sometimes looks like simply staying present and listening.Most importantly, this conversation reminds us that we don't have to remain trapped by the patterns of previous generations.If you've been carrying pain, questioning beliefs you've inherited, or trying to understand difficult family dynamics, I hope this conversation gives you practical tools, hope, and encouragement.Watch the full episode and share it with someone who needs this reminder today.Chapters:[00:00] Podcast Preview[01: 30] Topic and Guest Introduction[03:24] Welcome Back, Veronica Thompson[04:33] Rethinking Original Sin and the Fall[06:48] The First Deception and Generational Patterns[07:29] What Is Cognitive Restructuring?[08:30] Breaking Generational Cycles[11:20] Pursuing Jesus and Truth[12:22] Generational Trauma and the Two Extremes[13:25] When Trauma Is Never Talked About[15:30] The Danger of Silencing Pain[16:40] When Boundaries Become Disconnection[17:51] Healing Family Relationships[19:08] Why Healing Is a Process[20:30] Faith Doesn't Erase Past Consequences[22:55] How Parents Can Respond to Hurt[24:22] When Adult Children Stop Talking to Parents[26:02] Rebuilding Trust After Trauma[28:00] Breaking Generational Beliefs[29:05] The Weight of Silent Pain and Grief[30:39] Recognizing Cultural Dysfunction[32:10] Reflection, Prayer, and New Wineskins[34:40] Staying Present During Relational Distance[36:50] Practical Tools for Cognitive Restructuring[38:05] Trauma Bonding and Relationship Patterns[39:37] Understanding the Violence Timeline[41:00] Living Loved Instead of Condemned[43:03] Seek Wise Counsel[44:18] Veronica's Closing PrayerResources mentioned:Veronica Thompson's website: veronicathompson.comConnect with today's guest:Veronica Thompson is a licensed clinical social worker and certified trauma therapist who integrates biblical truth with trauma-informed clinical care. She helps Christians navigate trauma, PTSD, generational trauma, and complex family dynamics without spiritualizing pain or minimizing Scripture. Veronica equips individuals, families, churches, and leaders with practical tools to respond to suffering with compassion, discernment, truth, and courage. Drawing from both professional experience and her own journey of overcoming significant trauma, she is passionate about helping people find healing, freedom, and hope. She is also the author of The Age of the Child: Understanding Childhood Sexual Abuse and a Roadmap to Healing. P.S. If you're just checking out the show to see if it's a good fit for you, welcome!If you're really serious about becoming Visibly Fit, you'll get the best experience if you download the worksheets available at https://wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast.
Learn how to break dysfunctional relationship patterns so you can finally go on your last first date! Here are five ways to begin...►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio or Spotify https://tinyurl.com/lfdradio ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, apply for a complimentary 30-minute breakthrough session with me https://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Free Facebook for women https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►My books: Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Apply for FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching ►Submit your dating dilemma to be answered on my podcast https://tinyurl.com/datingdilemma ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ ►Website https://lastfirstdate.com/ ► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/ ► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lastfirstdate1 ►Get Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days at https://getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate Check out the full blog post here: https://lastfirstdate.com/5-ways-to-decode-attraction-and-break-old-relationship-patterns/
Relationship experts Mark Groves + Kylie McBeath explore the patterns that shape our relationships and why we're often drawn to people who mirror our deepest wounds. They share how old survival strategies+ family dynamics keep us stuck in cycles that no longer serve us. Rather than seeing relationship friction as a problem, this episode invites us to view it as an opportunity to heal what's unresolved, break generational patterns, and create a new way of relating. Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast. With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday. If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here. Sponsors: Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/microdose! #squarepod
Why do the same arguments keep happening? Why do certain people trigger us so deeply? And what if the biggest obstacle in our relationships isn't the other person... but the unconscious patterns we've carried for years? In this episode of The Breaking Free Podcast, I sit down with Matt Castle, neurotransformational therapy practitioner and NLP life coach, for a powerful conversation on relationships, emotional healing, and personal transformation. Matt explains how emotional triggers are often unresolved patterns rather than problems created by other people. Together, we explore how changing the meaning we assign to our emotions can completely transform the way we experience conflict, connection, and love. The conversation also dives into fear, judgement, nervous system regulation, personal values, and the importance of becoming someone who responds rather than reacts. Matt also shares his own personal journey, including navigating ongoing court proceedings, parenting challenges, and how those experiences shaped his mission to support men going through separation and major life transitions. Whether you're single, dating, married, separated, or simply wanting healthier relationships, this episode offers practical insights to help you understand yourself and others on a much deeper level. In this episode: Why emotional triggers aren't your enemy The hidden patterns sabotaging relationships Responding instead of reacting How NLP can reshape emotional responses Fear, judgement and unconscious programming Aligning your values for stronger relationships Men's mental health after separation Parenting, resilience and personal growth Building emotional intelligence Creating healthier, more conscious relationships If you've ever wondered why the same relationship challenges keep showing up, this conversation may help you see them through a completely different lens. Thank you for listening and watching wherever in the world you are. Jump on BonCharge and grab yourself some protection from wifi, 5G, blue/red light and so much more… At the Checkout Use Code “Nath22” to receive 15% off. RESOURCES: Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izgJniAABDY Part I Audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/60Hmu3Wwy4HbLCzCUUh49p?si=f5b90eeaa0984719 Connect With Matt Castle: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.castle.397 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.castle.397/ Website: https://emotionalrestorationproject.com Skool: https://www.skool.com/emotional-restoration-project-1981/about Retreat: https://emotionalrestorationproject.com/retreats Connect With Me (Nathan Francis Coach/Mentor) Substack: https://substack.com/@nathanfrancis Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OSS.Health.Mind Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nath.francis69 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanfrancis222?_t=8iKxXw8R2ee&_r=1 Telegram: https://t.me/nathf94  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanfrancis__/ Email me anytime: nathanselfsabotage@gmail.com The Breaking Free Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fHxmfbFZwyZPIcOrjw3Hf?si=q42PtUR4Qeu8SvUuWDMrpw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/breaking-free-podcast/id1657951151 Youtube: https://youtube.com/@nathanfrancis__?si=df69YA7zK-CUeG8-
What if one of the most powerful forces shaping your marriage is something you've never even thought about?Every relationship has an atmosphere. You can't see it, but you can feel it.It's the difference between walking into a home that feels light, warm, and easy to breathe in... and one where everyone seems to be quietly protecting themselves.The surprising part? The atmosphere is not just the way a relationship is.It's actually something that's being created…And it isn't created by one big conversation, one conflict, or one breakthrough.It's created by one ordinary interactions at a time repeated over and over—most of which you barely notice. In this episode, I'll help you recognize the invisible emotional climate inside your own marriage, why it matters far more than you may realize, and why understanding this one idea could completely change the way you think about creating the relationship your heart has been longing for…...and your ability to influence the relationship.Because once you can see the atmosphere...you can begin changing it. Dive in.SHOW NOTES: Learn more about the full Safe Heart Pathway through Sanctuary 1:1 (where Foundations of Emotional Well-Being is included as the first layer)Or begin with Foundations of Emotional Well-Being for HSPs (FEW) on its own first.FREE QUIZ: How Much is High Sensitivity Impacting Your Relationship (and are you even highly sensitive)? You want to know. Because, high sensitivity has a major impact on intimate relationships – for better or worse. Take this 3 minute quiz to discover if you're highly sensitive and how deeply it's affecting you, and your happiness in your relationship. You will also get your next steps to making sure sensitivity works for your relationship, instead of against it.ENJOYING THE SHOW? Don't miss an episode! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Leave a review in Apple Podcasts--we are SO grateful!Check out the Start Here Podcast Pathway for a suggested route through the most important episodes to start with or review — the ones that will help you feel calmer, more secure, and more hopeful in your relationship.
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Here we go again," as you and your partner repeat the very same argument, hurt feelings, or misunderstandings? Most couples don't struggle because they don't love each other—they struggle because they're caught in relationship patterns they don't even realize they're repeating. The good news is that patterns can be changed.
Why do so many of us keep ending up in the same relationship with a different person? You tell yourself this time will be different. You've grown. You've healed. And yet somehow you find yourself having the same arguments, chasing the same unavailable partner, or feeling the same familiar heartbreak. The truth is, it's usually not about the relationship you're in. It's about the relationship patterns your nervous system learned long before you ever started dating. In this episode of Language of Love Sessions, I sit down with relationship reinvention coach, two-time TEDx speaker, and host of the Project Loving Myself podcast, Sanaiyah Gurnamal. She says that shes helped more than 5,000 women uncover the unconscious patterns she calls "Love Blocks," and shares why we repeat the same relationship dynamics over and over and, more importantly, how to break free from them. Together we explore why chemistry isn't always a sign of compatibility, how childhood experiences quietly shape the partners we're drawn to, why emotionally unavailable people can feel so irresistible, and what it actually takes to create healthier, more secure love. If you've ever wondered why love keeps following the same script, this conversation may help you understand the story you've been living and show you how to begin writing a different one. The five most common relationship patterns and how to recognize yours Why familiarity is often mistaken for chemistry How childhood experiences shape your adult relationships Why emotionally unavailable partners can feel so compelling How to identify your unmet needs and begin healing them The difference between managing relationship problems and healing the patterns beneath them If this conversation helped you recognize patterns you've been carrying into your relationships, you don't have to figure them out on your own. Understanding where those patterns come from is the first step toward creating healthier, more secure, and more connected relationships. To explore your own relationship patterns, take Sanaiyah's free Love Blocks Quiz. You can also learn more through her book Project Loving Myself podcast, coaching resources, and additional tools at her website. If you'd like to continue exploring the science of secure attachment, emotional intimacy, and lasting love, check out Quantum Love. And if you have a relationship question you'd like me to answer in a future Language of Love Session, email languageoflovepod@gmail.com or leave a voice note here. We explore:Ready to understand your relationship patterns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You can read every book, go to therapy, hire a coach, journal, meditate, practice breathwork, and become incredibly self-aware. But if you continue repeating the habits, choices, relationships, and environments that are producing the same result, insight will only take you so far. In this episode, Brenda shares the loving truth many accomplished, empathic women need to hear: at some point, growth stops being about what you understand and becomes about what you are willing to do differently. She explores the four stages of change - awareness, preparation, implementation, and integration - and explains why it is so easy to stay stuck in the first two. Awareness can feel productive. Research can feel like progress. But neither creates a new result until something changes in real life. You'll hear why nervous-system support is not only about helping you tolerate discomfort. It can also help you build the capacity to change the life you have. Brenda also shares personal stories about leaving an abusive marriage, building a business with support, becoming a beginner on the dance floor, and learning that meaningful change rarely happens through insight alone. In this episode: Why self-awareness and self-leadership are not the same How personal development can become a sophisticated form of avoidance Why your life responds to what you repeatedly do and allow How nervous-system regulation supports real-world action The difference between compassion for your pattern and continuing to protect it Why the next step does not need to be dramatic, but it does need to be real When POWER is the right next step When private coaching may be a better fit A pattern can be understandable and still be unsustainable. POWER is a year-long experience for women who are ready to move beyond insight and practice self-trust, discernment, nervous-system regulation, and aligned action in real life. Join the POWER waitlist: https://www.brendawinkle.com/power For a personalized plan around a specific decision, business challenge, relationship, or life transition, apply for private coaching: https://www.brendawinkle.com/coaching Keywords Self Trust, Personal Growth, Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Healing, Empath, Highly Sensitive Person, Discernment, Boundaries, Career Change, Toxic Workplace, Relationship Patterns, Self Leadership, Intuition, Emotional Healing, Embodiment, Personal Development, Life Coaching, POWER, Brenda Winkle, Your Yes Filled Life
Our Love Story, Q&A for CouplesIn this episode of Our Love Story, Katie and Dyanna Eisel react to the latest season of Netflix's The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On and unpack the real relationship lessons behind the drama. From emotional safety and attachment styles to manipulation, accountability, and unhealthy communication patterns, this conversation goes far beyond reality TV.If you've watched the finale or reunion, you'll hear a therapist's perspective on what really happened beneath the surface. Even if you haven't seen the show, you'll walk away with valuable insights that can strengthen your own relationships.
Today, I interview Riana Malia, who grew up through repeated family breakups, broken promises, and the belief that she had to earn love. The instability left her feeling unsettled, too much in some ways and not enough in others, while also teaching her to become deeply resourceful.Those early beliefs followed Riana through marriage, motherhood, financial hardship, betrayal, and relationships where she tried to manage outcomes and become who others needed her to be. Although she went to therapy, read the books, and talked about her experiences, the anger, sadness, and old story continued to shape her life.Her breakthrough came when she realized that repeatedly telling the same story was keeping her inside it. She learned to stand on her story instead, let go of the belief that she had to beg people to love her, and become the same person in every room. That shift helped her break the cycle of broken promises and create a different life.Today, Riana uses what she has learned to help women stop repeating the relationship patterns that no longer serve them. She helps them get clear about who they are, what they want, and the life and love they want to create.__________________Riana Malia is a Board-Certified Neurosomatic Practitioner, Identity Architect, and private authority for women who have built extraordinary lives and refuse to settle for ordinary love. Her methodology blends neurological rewiring, subconscious reprogramming, and nervous system recoding to address what therapy, retreats, and self-help have not been able to reach.Riana is the creator of the Clear to Create™ Method, which helps women clear old patterns, create aligned beliefs and habits, and claim a new identity. She is also the founder and host of the Brilliance Brunch™, an invitation-only gathering for high-achieving women in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the creator of the Extraordinary Love Index™ (ELI™), an assessment that reveals what may be standing between a woman and extraordinary love.__________________Find Riana here:Website: https://rianamalia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rianamalia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rianamalia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rianamalia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RianaMalia/ Substack: https://substack.com/@rianamalia Freebie: https://quiz.rianamalia.com/Support the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com.
Why do relationships break down… even when there's still love? It's usually not one big moment. It's the small, repeated patterns… the ones we don't even realize we're doing. In this episode, we unpack the 15 most common ways couples secretly sabotage their relationships… not because they don't care, but because they're trying to protect themselves. And often, those protection patterns create the very disconnection we're trying to avoid. In This Episode, We Cover: the 15 most common subconscious patterns that damage relationships why avoidance is at the core of so many relationship struggles how past wounds, rejection, and conditioning shape current behavior the pursue-withdraw dynamic and how it plays out over time why couples slowly drift apart without realizing it how ego, control, and scorekeeping create disconnection what actually helps couples reconnect and rebuild trust A Question to Reflect On: Which of these patterns do you recognize in yourself… and what might shift if you chose to respond differently? What's Really Happening Beneath the Surface Most couples aren't trying to hurt each other. They're: protecting old wounds avoiding discomfort reacting from conditioning trying to stay safe But protection without awareness… Creates distance instead of connection. ✨ Save your spot for our September Group Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:
Why do we keep getting triggered by the same thing, over and over, no matter how much therapy or self-help we try? In this episode, Rose sits down with JJ Flizanes — transformational empowerment strategist, best-selling author, and creator of the Empowering Minds Network — to unpack the Core Wound Map, a framework built from Imago Relationship Therapy that identifies the top three wounds and beliefs quietly running your life. JJ and Rose talk about why talk therapy alone often isn't enough, how core wounds like abandonment, devaluation, and control show up in relationships and self-sabotage, the link between chronic pain and repressed emotion, how astrology can be used as a mirror for understanding yourself and the people you love, and why so many women stop themselves right at the edge of investing in their own transformation. This is a conversation about trading guesswork for a map — and finally understanding what you're actually trying to heal.In this episode:What a Core Wound Map is and why identifying your wounds comes before healing work, not afterThe five most common core wounds: abandonment, devalued, controlled, ignored, smotheredWhy anger is almost always a mask for sadness or fearThe difference between "what happened to me" and "what's happening for me" — and why that shift changes everythingHow chronic pain (like back pain) can be a signal of repressed emotion, not just a physical issueAstrology as a tool for understanding yourself and the people closest to youThe four limiting beliefs (from Gay Hendricks' The Big Leap) that keep women capping their own successWhy so many women won't invest in themselves — and what that reveals about self-worthJJ's Rewire program, Date Your Body, and Healing the Mother Wound retreatAbout JJ Flizanes: JJ Flizanes is a transformational empowerment strategist, best-selling author, and creator of the Empowering Minds Network. Drawing on Imago Relationship Therapy, astrology, and mindset work, she helps people identify and rewire the core wound patterns that keep them stuck — in relationships, in self-worth, and in their ability to receive success. Learn more at jjflizanes.com.Topics covered: Core wounds, Imago Relationship Therapy, self-sabotage, limiting beliefs, mindset shifts, astrology and self-understanding, manifestation, chronic pain and repressed emotion, self-worth, women in transition, Empress archetypeConnect with JJ Flizanes ✨ The deeper work lives on Substack and in my book.Rose Wippich — weekly essays on Remembering, Returning, and Reclaiming the energy, voice, and years that are yours.If you're ready to stop fading and start reigning, meet me there. Substack LinkRose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.
In this powerful episode, Sabrina Vedete Elmaliah joins the conversation for a raw and inspiring exploration of inner-child healing, self-worth, emotional boundaries, and attracting relationships that truly match your identity.We explore how childhood experiences shape who we become, the hidden danger of people-pleasing, why so many people abandon their own needs, and what it actually means to reclaim your power and live from alignment rather than fear.If you've ever struggled with self-love, repeating relationship patterns, weak boundaries, or feeling disconnected from your purpose — this episode will speak directly to you.✨ What you'll learn:Why inner-child healing unlocks confidenceHow to stop abandoning yourselfHow to recognise unhealthy patterns and trauma cyclesBuilding emotional awareness and self-trustHow aligned relationships form naturallyPractical steps to raise self-worth and shift identityWatch the episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/yeskingoliverConnect & explore more:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeskingoliverFREE course — Take Control: http://www.talkwitholiver.comFor healers, lightworkers & conscious travellers:Exchange healing services, connect with aligned people, plan journeys across Asia, list retreats, discover festivals, and share your work at
159 | Why Do I Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns? | Salarah Kacey Starre Do you ever find yourself having the same argument with your partner over and over again?Perhaps you find yourself over-explaining, becoming defensive, trying to fix everything, people-pleasing, rescuing, or desperately wanting to be understood... yet somehow nothing ever changes.What if the argument isn't actually the problem?In this listener Q&A episode, Salarah explores one of the most common hidden patterns she sees in her coaching practice and explains why so many of us unknowingly react to today's challenges through yesterday's survival strategies.You'll discover why recurring relationship problems are rarely about what's happening on the surface, how old emotional wounds quietly influence the way we communicate, and why true healing begins when we stop focusing on changing other people and start becoming curious about the unconscious patterns running our own lives.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why recurring relationship arguments often have very little to do with the situation itself.• How childhood beliefs and survival strategies continue to shape adult relationships.• The difference between responding consciously and reacting from old emotional wounds.• Why people-pleasing, rescuing and over-giving may not be generosity at all.• How to begin recognising the hidden emotional needs driving your behaviour.• Practical questions you can ask yourself to interrupt old patterns and create lasting change.If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Why do I keep doing this?" or "Why do I keep attracting the same relationship dynamics?" then this episode is for you.Resources
Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3066: Alysha Jeney explores how early experiences can shape struggles with intimacy, fear of abandonment, and the tendency to shut down during conflict. She offers practical ways to build trust, communicate needs, and create healthier patterns of connection with a partner. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/ways-your-childhood-impacts-your-relationship/ Quotes to ponder: "Intimacy requires trust. Trust requires consistency and risk taking." "It's a scary little dance, but it's all worth it in the end if you allow safe people in." "The more the two of you can work together at giving each other what you need to feel safe, the better chances you have to repairing effectively." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if the thing you've been doing to fix your relationship is actually what's keeping it stuck?Most couples hit a wall. You've read the books, planned the date nights, promised to listen better — and somehow you're still in the same spot. More exhausted, more frustrated, and further apart than before. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.In this solo episode, Todd Creager — licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years working with couples — explains why trying harder rarely works, and what's actually happening beneath the surface when your best efforts fall flat.Todd introduces a way of thinking that goes deeper than most couples therapy advice: the idea that we're made up of different parts — and that the real reason relationships stall isn't lack of effort. It's that one part of you is trying to fix things while another part — a wounded, scared, or quietly resentful part — isn't on board. No amount of willpower gets through to that part.He walks through a real couple he's currently working with: a woman who never felt seen as a child and erupts when her husband gets defensive, and a husband who grew up with an aggressive father and shuts down the moment conflict starts. Neither is the villain. Both are being driven by protective parts that took shape long before they ever met.What they're learning — and what Todd wants you to take away — is the difference between a protective relationship and a self-led relationship. A self-led relationship doesn't come from trying harder. It comes from getting curious about the parts of you that keep showing up in the same painful patterns, and learning to lead from a place of clarity, compassion, and genuine connection.This episode won't hand you a quick fix. It will give you a different way of seeing yourself, your partner, and the cycle you keep getting stuck in — and that shift is where real change in a relationship actually begins.If you're in a long-term relationship and feel like you've tried everything, start here.Subscribe to Todd's podcast for honest, practical guidance on the relationship challenges that matter most. If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who could benefit and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more couples who are ready to transform their lives.Check out my complete program "From Bickering & Escalating to Connecting & Loving" for more in-depth guidance: https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/loving-connecting-masterclassTodd Creager, LCSW, LMFTTodd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach. He provides relationship coaching to couples throughout the world and in Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach. (714) 848-2288.You can find more tips and resources from Todd Creager at: https://toddcreager.com HELPFUL LINKS:Get your FREE copy of Healing Infidelity From The Inside Out https://www.toddcreagertraining.com/heal-infidelity Secrets to a Sexy Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/sexy-marriage-secrets7 Ways to Divorce Proof Your Marriage: https://toddcreager.kartra.com/page/optin-DPYMBe...
Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3065: Alysha Jeney explores how childhood experiences shape the way we trust others and seek reassurance in our adult relationships. She explains how early bonds with parents and caregivers can create insecurities that influence our reactions, while offering practical steps for developing self-awareness, self-validation, and healthier connections. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/ways-your-childhood-impacts-your-relationship/ Quotes to ponder: "Trust is the foundation of any relationship." "Often, our parents “did the best that they could with what they had,” but that doesn't mean the impact of those tools (or lack of) should be dismissed." "If we forge an insecure bond with our parents or caretakers in infancy and childhood, we innately develop a sense of insecurity and doubt in ourselves." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you tired of repeating the same emotional reactions, relationship conflicts, leadership struggles, or painful cycles and wondering why nothing seems to change? In this session, Tim Holloway teaches how to begin noticing the patterns in your life so you can stop living on autopilot and start growing with wisdom, maturity, and spiritual clarity. This message is for men, leaders, believers, husbands, fathers, business owners, and anyone pursuing personal growth, emotional maturity, spiritual formation, and biblical transformation. You'll learn why your reactions, avoidance, anger, withdrawal, fear, overworking, procrastination, and relationship tension are not random. They are patterns revealing something deeper beneath the surface. God uses patterns everywhere: seasons, seedtime and harvest, day and night, pruning, leadership growth, biblical stories, emotions, and even pain. When you learn to notice these patterns without blame, excuses, or denial, you begin to see where you are located, what God is forming in you, what needs to be pruned, and what cycle must finally be broken. What you'll learn: how repeated emotional patterns reveal hidden beliefs; why biblical stories like Adam and Eve, Cain, David, Elijah, and Jonah show recurring human cycles; how relationships drift from connection to disconnection through neglect, assumptions, and unresolved hurt; how leadership, business, money, burnout, and spiritual maturity all follow patterns that can either produce growth or keep you stuck. 00:00 Intro: What Are You Noticing?02:21 The Key to Wisdom Is Recognizing Patterns03:33 Life Stages, Growth, and Development05:22 Independence, Marriage, Fatherhood, and Maturity10:11 Successful People Notice Patterns11:24 Seasons, Timing, and Ecclesiastes15:42 Seedtime, Harvest, and Spiritual Growth18:16 Bringing Ideas and Growth to Life20:04 Water, Flow, Stagnation, and Integration21:27 Location Identification and Leadership Growth22:12 Transformation Patterns and the Butterfly23:47 Forest Growth, Decay, Renewal, and Pruning26:05 Ebb and Flow: When to Advance or Retreat28:35 Day, Night, Work, Rest, and Sabbath29:31 The Pruning Pattern Before Greater Fruit31:00 Biblical Patterns and the Sin Cycle34:34 Cain, Comparison, Resentment, and Sabotage35:46 David, Bathsheba, Temptation, and Cover-Up37:18 Why Detrimental Patterns Keep Repeating39:30 The Fork in the Road Before the Cycle Continues43:18 Emotional Patterns and Faulty Interpretation48:53 Relationship Patterns and Repeated Conflict51:03 Behavior Patterns, Escapes, and Reinforcement52:45 Leadership, Business, Bottlenecks, and Growth53:59 Kingdom Patterns and God's Process56:25 Jesus Christ as the Ultimate Pattern #SpiritualGrowth#EmotionalMaturity#BiblicalWisdom#LeadershipDevelopment#PersonalGrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode I sit down with Sabrina Bendory, bestselling author and relationship coach whose work has reached tens of millions of people, to talk about something so many of us know intimately — the cycle of chasing the ones who don't choose us, while pushing away the ones who do. Sabrina shares her own decade of toxic relationship patterns, dating narcissists and emotionally unavailable men, and exactly what it took to finally break free — including what she calls her "Summer of Me," the moment everything changed. We talk about where the void actually comes from, what detachment really means, how approval addiction keeps us stuck, and what it feels like in your body when a relationship is finally healthy.This one is raw, honest, and deeply practical — and I think it is going to meet a lot of you exactly where you are.Connect with Sabrina:sabrinabendory.comwww.instagram.com/sabrinabendorySabrina's book: https://amzn.to/4cCcKZpWORK WITH ME 1:1:❥Softening into self- 3 month 1:1 with Whats App Support:https://marina-yt.mykajabi.com/offers/PAWQhZHu❥❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewformDOWNLOAD FOR FREE:Stay or Go: 5 Clarity Questions to Reconnect with Your Inner Knowing: https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go-guideAttatchment Practice: Discover the actual blocks beneath the surface so you can actually have the deep intimacy you crave: https://marinayt.com/attachment-practice Connect & Ground: 10 Incredible Somatic Practices for Nervous System Regulation: https://marinayt.com/connect-and-groundAlive & Aligned: 7 Embodiment Practices For Self Connection: https://marinayt.com/alive-and-alignedTrigger to Rooted: A step by step process of working with your triggers: https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted VIEW MY COURSES & RESOURCES:https://marinayt.com/resources CONNECT WITH ME:Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/marina.y.t Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:"Being detached doesn't mean you're detaching from people. You still care, you still want love — but you are detaching from outcomes." — Sabrina Bendory"The stink of desperation poisons everything. You have to channel that energy into something else, otherwise there's just too much at stake." — Sabrina Bendory"I am so much more than whether or not some avoidant guy chooses me — and once I made that shift, everything started to click into place." — Sabrina Bendory"In a healthy relationship you can be who you are, express your needs, set a boundary — and you're not afraid you're going to blow everything up." — Sabrina Bendory"When you're too attached, you don't have the feeling of I know I'll be okay. You feel like if this person doesn't choose me, I'm going to implode." — Sabrina Bendorysomatic healing, nervous system regulation, trauma healing, attachment healing, toxic relationship patterns, narcissistic abuse recovery, inner child work, emotional regulation, relational healing, self trust, self worth, codependency healing, people pleasing, approval addiction, detachment, embodiment, survival mode, burnout recovery, choosing yourself, deep within podcast
On this episode of The Happier Life Project, host Gabby explores one of the most common - and quietly painful - questions people ask themselves: "Why do I keep ending up in the same kind of relationship?" Whether it's choosing partners who are emotionally unavailable, feeling constantly unsure of where you stand, or giving far more than you ever receive, these patterns rarely begin in adulthood. As Gabby explores this conversation, she uncovers how the ways we were loved, comforted, dismissed or misunderstood in childhood can shape what we believe we deserve, what we tolerate, and even who we're drawn to without realising it. To unpack this deeply human topic, Gabby is joined by relationship therapist and anxious attachment healing & dating coach Erica Turner, who has helped thousands of people break free from unhealthy relationship cycles and build secure, self-honouring connections. Erica specialises in supporting anxiously attached people who overthink, over-give and lose themselves in the pursuit of love. Her work has resonated with hundreds of thousands of people across Instagram and beyond. Together, Gabby and Erica explore how parental wounds can quietly influence romantic choices long into adulthood and how many of us move through relationships on a kind of emotional autopilot; guided not by present reality, but by old, unexamined beliefs and conditioning. Erica breaks down the four attachment styles and explains why people with anxious attachment often feel drawn to partners who are inconsistent, emotionally unavailable or unsure. She also highlights the subtle red flags and emotional triggers people frequently dismiss, and why recognising them is essential for building healthier relationships. Erica paints a vivid picture of what it actually feels like to date someone with a secure attachment style; the steadiness, the clarity and the absence of emotional chaos, and why that experience can feel both comforting and unfamiliar to anyone accustomed to relational instability. She also shares the pivotal moment that became the catalyst for her own healing journey from crippling anxious attachment, ultimately shaping the work she now does to help thousands of people feel secure, worthy and at peace, regardless of how someone else behaves. Throughout the conversation, Erica offers practical guidance, powerful mindset shifts and compassionate insights into creating healthier relationships without losing yourself in the process. It's a conversation that gently brings clarity to the patterns many of us don't even realise we're repeating, and one worth listening to if you've ever questioned your relationships. It may just help you see your relationships - and yourself - in a completely new way. To download the My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself Erica Turner website: https://www.yourrelationshipreset.com/ To follow Erica Turner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.relationship.reset/
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3055: Dr. Lisa Firestone explains how our earliest attachment experiences create internal “working models” that shape who we choose as partners, how we behave in relationships, and what we expect from others. By understanding these patterns and creating a coherent narrative of our childhood experiences, we can develop greater security, break unhealthy cycles, and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/where-relationship-patterns-come-from/ Quotes to ponder: "The way we experienced relationships in our very early lives creates an “internal working model” for how we view relationships throughout our lives." "The good news is, we are not doomed to repeat the patterns of our past. We can change our model, but we have to identify it, so we can challenge it." "If we're wondering why certain dynamics keep playing out or patterns keep developing in our relationships, it's important to consider the working models we're bringing to the table." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you ever wonder why passion doesn't always equal lasting partnership or why some friendships fall apart despite shared dreams? In this episode of Live & Be Great, Latonya McDonald deconstructs the myth of chemistry and reveals how real compatibility is rooted in self-awareness, emotional clarity, and the wisdom of your birth chart. You'll learn why chemistry alone can't create harmony, how Venus and Mars signs shape your attraction, and what it means when your core placements challenge your relationships.Latonya uses powerful examples—from celebrity couples to legendary music groups—to show how astrology can help interpret patterns, dissolve emotional barriers, and foster relationships that truly fit. Whether you're struggling in love, business, or family, you'll discover actionable insights, strategies for conflict, and the courage to make better choices.This episode helps listeners understand why attraction does not always mean alignment. Latonya breaks down how astrology, psychology, emotional needs, communication patterns, and past wounds shape relationship compatibility in romance, friendship, family, and business connections.Chapters: 00:00:00 Welcome & episode overview 00:07:16 The main question: Are we compatible? 00:25:52 Astrology's deeper layers—beyond sun signs 00:53:10 Case Study: J.Lo & Ben Affleck compatibility 01:08:32 Friendship/business: The Supremes' dynamic 01:39:00 Childhood trauma, triggers & Chiron 01:55:00 Using astrology for self & relationship growth 01:56:40 Booking clarity sessions and closing reflections SEO tags: relationship compatibility, astrology coaching, compatibility reading, Venus sign astrology, trauma healing, emotional needs, business partnership, family astrologySubscribe for more clarity and practical steps on living and loving with intention. Ready for deep, personalized insight? Book your Relationship Compatibility Astrology Reading here: https://liveandbegreat.com/relationship-compatibility-astrology-reading-store If you or a loved one need support, call the National Crisis Hotline: 988.
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns | FT: DR. Gloria LeeCONNECT WITH CHARLENEOn Instagram @mscharlenebyars([https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars]On YouTube @chosentraining([https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars](https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars))Work with me HERE([https://charlenebyars.com/](https://charlenebyars.com/))CONNECT WITH Dr. Gloria Lee. On Instagram @drglorialee( https://www.instagram.com/drglorialee/ )Work With Me Here: https://drglorialee.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnLYnLemwRNkK3rbxt-SWh-TY0GcPu0ESxdSJsKOF4UbASsrW7a6_LwXb-FTk_aem_ohqJ5TICSQrntxj6QMHPWA Clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Gloria Lee joins the Love Stories podcast for one of the most powerful conversations yet.After growing up in a dysfunctional home, discovering her parents' secret divorce, and watching five of her six siblings' marriages fail, Dr. Lee dedicated 28 years to helping couples break generational cycles and build lasting love. We covered in this episode: 0:00 — Intro & teaser clips1:30 — Host welcomes Dr. Gloria Lee 3:00 — Dr. Lee's bio read5:00 — How she got into relationship psychology7:00 — Growing up in a dysfunctional home: secrets, conflict & her parents' hidden divorce11:00 — Five out of six siblings divorced: the intergenerational pattern14:00 — What is intergenerational trauma? Death by a million paper cuts18:00 — How childhood wounds create people pleasers & patterns in love22:00 — We all tend to marry our unfinished business25:00 — The woman married four times: the common denominator is you28:00 — Why women carry resentment and how it shows up in marriage32:00 — What's really going on beneath the surface when couples fight36:00 — Why communication skills alone won't save your relationship39:00 — Shame, apology & why we go into defense mode43:00 — Offending from the victim position: the cycle that never ends46:00 — The golden moment: how to shift the dynamic in real time50:00 — Common complaints: he withdraws, he shuts down, he explodes54:00 — Sending your partner Instagram posts is still control57:00 — Celebrate the small wins: how to motivate change without harshness1:01:00 — We all married the wrong person — and that's okay1:04:00 — Affairs: symptom of deeper dynamics & how couples survive them1:09:00 — Forgiving betrayal: grieving what was and building something new1:13:00 — What single women should do now before entering a relationship1:17:00 — Reparenting yourself: giving yourself what you never got1:20:00 — Healthy love starts with your relationship with yourself1:23:00 — How to work with Dr. Gloria Lee1:25:00 — Final message: there is always hoped to change1:27:00 — Outro & subscribe call to action.In this episode, she unpacks why we marry our unfinished business, how childhood wounds silently destroy adult relationships, why communication skills alone won't fix your marriage, the difference between a relationship that's struggling and one that's truly over, how to create a golden moment of healing in the middle of a fight, what to do when betrayal has happened and forgiveness feels impossible, and the inner work single women must do before entering a relationship. If you've ever felt like something is wrong with you or that healthy love isn't possible for you, this episode will change that belief forever.
In This Episode You'll Learn: Why I kept attracting the wrong people for years The biggest dating mistakes I didn't realize I was making How to identify emotionally available vs emotionally unavailable partners The difference between chemistry and compatibility Why "doing the work" has nothing to do with being perfect The standards and boundaries that changed everything How to stop ignoring red flags The 8 steps I took before meeting my fiancé What healthy love actually feels like How to date with more confidence and intention Topics Discussed: Dating advice Healthy relationships Emotional availability Dating after heartbreak Self-worth Boundaries Red flags Conscious relationships Personal growth Finding love Relationship patterns Mindset shifts Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @laurenrudick Website: laurenrudick.com Yoga Teacher Trainings: YogaAcademyInternational.com Resources:The book Calling in the one Everything on the show is a matter of opinion. I'm not here to offer advice or tell you what to do with your life or what decisions you should make. I am just here sharing my process with you.
From Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz-Beckham to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, we've watched family rifts play out publicly. But behind the headlines is a dilemma many people face in their own lives: what happens when the person you love doesn't fit into the family you come from? This week, Kate Langbroek sits down with world-renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel to discuss one of the most emotionally complicated tensions of adulthood — choosing your partner while trying to maintain your relationship with your family. Why do some parents struggle to accept their child's partner? Why can falling in love feel like betrayal? And when family conflict erupts, how do you protect your relationship without losing the people who raised you? Together, Kate and Esther unpack family estrangement, difficult in-laws, loyalty, intimacy, and the relationship patterns we inherit from our parents — and whether it's possible to build a marriage that looks different from the one we grew up with. Support independent women’s media and get our biggest offer of the year. Subscribe here for 30% off your annual Mamamia subscription. Code applied at the checkout. Offer ends June 30. You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE. What To Listen To Next: Listen: Georgie Tunny & Rob Mills: The Marriage And Baby Conversation Everyone Keeps Asking About Listen: The Love Of My Life Was My Best Friend. Then She Died At 34 Listen: Jeni Haynes Created 2681 Personalities To Survive Her Abusive Father Listen: Kate Ceberano Has Spent 40 Years Trying To Figure Herself Out Listen: Maisie Peters Has Moved On From Mid Men Listen: EXCLUSIVE: Stephanie Browitt Survived The White Island Volcano. This Is Her Mother’s Story Too. Listen: Sophie Smith Lost Her Premature Triplets And Then Her Husband. This Is How She Kept Going Listen: Patrick Brammall Turned Down The Devil Wears Prada 2. Then He Got A Call Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Watch No Filter on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram here. Follow us on TikTok here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Esther Perel Host: Kate Langbroek Executive Producer: Bree Player Audio and Video Producer: Julian Rosario Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
216 (If you've been enjoying this podcast, and haven't yet left a review, please do so now! Thank you so much.) In this episode, I share a story about a conversation with a friend that led to a big desire to share this with you: Many of us have, without even realizing it, learned to relate to our partners through control, pressure, expectations, and attempts to manage their behavior…And it is taking a big toll on our relationships. Because, while it tends to come from a very understandable place, it often creates the exact opposite of what we're hoping for in love.You'll learn:Why control is often much more subtle than we think (and even if a first you don't think this episode is for you–it likely is)The hidden signs that control may be showing up in your relationshipHow control can look like criticism, people-pleasing, monitoring, fixing, advising, or managingWhy trying to get your partner to behave differently rarely creates genuine connectionThe 2 deeper roots of controlWhy insight alone isn't enough to change these patternsAnd the 3 levels where lasting change actually happensIf you've ever felt frustrated or disappointed with your partner, or thought: "I just want him to be more loving, attentive, or emotionally available…or… do more," or even, "Why doesn't he get it?”, this episode will help you see those struggles through an entirely new lens.Because when you become a woman who can honor her needs without trying to control another person into meeting them, love stops feeling like a job or power struggle…And starts to feel like love again. Listen in.SHOW NOTES: Learn more and begin Foundations of Emotional Well-Being for HSPs here. Learn more about the full path of Foundations of Emotional Well-Being for HSPs → Marriage Sanctuary 1:1 here.
402-521-3080This episode explores the complexities of healthy versus unhealthy relationships, including recognizing abuse, setting boundaries, and the importance of self-awareness and support systems in overcoming relationship challenges.Key TopicsSigns of unhealthy relationshipsTypes of abuse (emotional, physical, digital)The role of feelings in relationshipsPatterns of abusive behaviorSteps to leave an abusive relationship Sound Bites"Respect boundaries to show someone cares.""You might be becoming someone you're not.""Support systems are vital when leaving abuse."Support the showEveryone has resilience, but what does that mean, and how do we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, an expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other experts living lives of resilience. Stephanie also shares her own stories of addictions, disordered eating, domestic and sexual violence, abandonment, and trauma, and shares the everyday struggles and joys of everyday life. As a wife, mom, and CEO she gives commentaries and, sometimes, a few rants to shed light on what makes a person resilient. So, if you have experienced adversity in life in any way and want to learn how to better lead your family, your workplace, and, well, your life, this podcast is for you!https://setmefreeproject.nethttps://www.stephanieolson.com/
Last week, we started a conversation about people pleasing, overgiving, and what happens when helping everyone else starts hurting you. This week, we're going deeper. Because the real issue isn't helping people. The real question is: Who are you if nobody needs you?Many of us learned that being useful was the safest way to receive love, approval, connection, or a sense of worth. We became the helper, the fixer, the caretaker, the strong one. We learned to anticipate other people's needs while often ignoring our own. But eventually, that way of living catches up with us. The exhaustion. The resentment. The feeling of being unseen. The disappointment when the people we've given so much to don't show up for us in the same way. In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we're exploring the deeper wounds beneath people pleasing and the hidden cost of building your identity around being needed. We talk about: -why helping others can feel so good -the difference between love and validation -overgiving, burnout, and resentment -why so many helpers struggle to receive support -healthy community versus rescuing -what happens when your worth becomes tied to your usefulness -how to begin reconnecting with your value beyond what you do for others Because being needed is not the same as being loved. And your worth was never meant to depend on how much of yourself you give away. New episodes of Cacao Conversations drop weekly. Sip. Connect. Awaken. Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you!Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let's sip, chat, and transform together. Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/ Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment. https://bodyandsoulministries.love/ Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source. Instagram: @rossdoriceShine bright and have a magical day!Julietta & Dorice
What does it really take to keep intimacy alive after years together? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Caitlin V, sexologist, educator, coach, author, and host of Good Sex, for a candid conversation about sex, connection, hormones, communication, and the relationship patterns that quietly shape long-term intimacy.Together, they explore why many couples start to feel disconnected over time, especially through the pressures of marriage, parenting, midlife, stress, changing bodies, shifting hormones, and unspoken resentment. Caitlin explains why intimacy is not something couples are simply supposed to “know how to do,” and why learning to talk about sex, desire, needs, and repair can completely change the direction of a relationship.Dr. Taz and Caitlin also discuss the role of men's health, testosterone, cortisol, perimenopause, menopause, performance pressure, emotional shutdown, and the invisible load that many women carry. They unpack why both men and women can check out of a relationship, how resentment builds, and why emotional distance is often one of the earliest signs that a couple needs support.This conversation offers a grounded and hopeful look at how couples can rebuild closeness, not through pressure or blame, but through communication, curiosity, physical connection, appreciation, and a willingness to keep learning each other.If you're listening to this and thinking, “I know something is off in my body, but I don't know where to start,” join the Circle here:
Have you ever wondered why you keep finding yourself in the same toxic relationships? It's a common question many of us face. In the last of three series, we'll explore the idea that "you don't attract what you want; you attract what you are".By understanding your relationship patterns, you can identify and break free from unhealthy cycles. As someone who has navigated these challenges, I'm here to share insights that can help you grow and cultivate healthier relationships.To connect and book me:https://linktr.ee/theunfilteredbygade
Text us, We would love to her from YOU!Sometimes the relationships that affect us most are the ones that slowly disconnect us from ourselves.In this powerful conversation, Dr. Sandra Marie speaks with Leslie Zemenek about why so many people stay in relationships that no longer feel aligned, even when they sense something is wrong deep down. Together, they explore self-love, intuition, authenticity, soul purpose, astrology, hand analysis, and what it really takes to stop losing yourself while trying to be who others expect you to be.The episode also explores: relationship patterns and emotional awareness self-love vs. people pleasing inherited beliefs and performative spirituality authenticity and emotional freedom hand analysis and soul purpose astrology and past-life patterns retrograde planets and spiritual growth vibrational energy and sound numerology and soul mission giving yourself permission to grow and make mistakesLeslie also explains her unique work combining hand analysis, astrology, and Soul Plan numerology to help people better understand their gifts, challenges, and purpose in this lifetime.To learn more about Leslie Zemenek and her work:Website: https://www.lesliezemenek.comLegal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious Podcast are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Dr. Sandra Marie or the Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.Please subscribe and follow the show to stay updated on new releases. If this episode resonated, feel free to share it with someone who may enjoy or benefit.Support Happy Hour for the Spiritually CuriousWildSoulsGathering.comEmbrace YOUR Wild Soul!https://www.youtube.com/@wildsoulgatheringhttps://www.tiktok.com/@spirituallycurioushttps://www.twitter.com/@soul_gatheringshttps://www.instagram.com/wildsoulgatheringshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/669456900799583
CONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars ([https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars] On YouTube @chosentraining ([https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars](https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars)) Work with me HERE ([https://charlenebyars.com/](https://charlenebyars.com/)) CONNECT WITH DR. RACHEL GREENBERG On Instagram @heydrrachel ([https://www.instagram.com/heydrrachel] Website ([https://theworkwithdrrachel.com](https://theworkwithdrrachel.com)) In this deeply healing episode, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Greenberg joins Charlene Byars to unpack why so many women keep repeating painful relationship patterns — even when they know better. From anxious attachment and hyper-independence to nervous system conditioning and childhood trauma, Dr. Rachel explains how our early experiences shape the love we accept, the partners we choose, and why healthy relationships can sometimes feel “boring” after chaos. Together, Charlene and Dr. Rachel dive into the psychology behind toxic attraction, emotional healing, feminine energy, self-abandonment, and how women can finally feel safe, secure, and deeply loved in relationships. If you've ever wondered why you keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners, struggle to soften in relationships, or feel stuck in unhealthy dating cycles… this episode is for you. We cover in this episode: 0:00 — Intro & teaser clips 1:18 — Charlene introduces Dr. Rachel Greenberg 3:10 — How Dr. Rachel got into relationship psychology 5:12 — Losing her father & childhood trauma 8:04 — How family dysfunction shapes adult relationships 11:20 — Why most people never learn healthy relationship skills 15:10 — Grace for our parents & inherited trauma 18:42 — Why healing relationships isn't “easy” work 22:08 — Charlene's transformation journey after divorce 25:14 — How relationship patterns actually form 28:33 — Overgiving, people-pleasing & self-abandonment 31:07 — Why women repeat unhealthy relationship cycles 34:12 — Familiar chaos vs. healthy love 37:20 — Why healthy relationships can feel “boring” 40:55 — Hypervigilance, anxiety & nervous system addiction 44:18 — Learning how to feel safe in love 47:10 — How women can start healing relationship trauma 50:22 — “Get your team together” healing advice 53:40 — Meditation, nervous system work & emotional regulation 57:12 — Why women focus on fixing men instead of themselves 1:00:18 — Caregiver patterns & savior complex explained 1:03:10 — Why women stay in unhealthy relationships 1:06:05 — Radical honesty, boundaries & self-worth 1:09:00 — Final thoughts on love, healing & feminine energy If this episode resonated with you, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs this conversation. Cheers to great love. ❤️
Why do small emotional habits create such big life changes over time? In this episode of the Healthy Mind, Healthy Self podcast, Martha explores how tiny emotional shifts can reshape your nervous system, relationships, self trust, and emotional wellbeing. Learn how emotional repatterning happens through small daily choices, nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and micro moments of safety, beauty, and connection. This episode covers emotional habits, identity change, relationship dynamics, gratitude without toxic positivity, stacking small wins, and practical ways to create lasting emotional transformation one small shift at a time.
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How Resentment Quietly Builds In this episode of The Liberated Life Podcast, Robin Keehn opens a new conversation about what happens underneath our relationships — especially when something needed to be said, but wasn't. Resentment does not usually arrive all at once. It accumulates. A tone. A look. A changed plan. A moment of being overlooked. A “yes” that should have been a “no.” None of these may seem dramatic on its own, but together they begin to form a story. Robin shares how resentment often grows in the space between what happened and what was never spoken. She introduces the idea of an Open Loop — something unfinished, incomplete, or outdated that continues draining your time, energy, and peace — and an Unspoken Broken, a relational loop that stays open because it was never named. You'll hear why resentment is not always proof that the other person is bad. Sometimes it is a signal that something remains unfinished. In this episode, Robin talks about: How resentment quietly accumulates over time Why small moments can carry a surprising amount of weight The difference between truly releasing something and simply not bringing it up How “always” and “never” stories begin to form in relationships Why unspoken moments become Open Loops What an Unspoken Broken is and why it matters How to begin with “Here's what I've noticed” instead of an accusation The two questions to ask before having a hard conversation: Why am I sharing this?What do I actually want here? Why closing one loop can begin to restore your time, energy, and peace “Resentment is interest on a debt nobody named.” Where have you gone quiet — and what has that silence been costing you? Want a place to start? Download Robin's free tool, Close One Loop, and walk through one open loop from start to finish in just a few minutes. Go to: closetheloopsnow.com/tool You'll also be the first to hear about Robin's upcoming five-day challenge at the end of June. If this episode resonated with you, you might enjoy our free People Skillz community — a structured space to practice steadier, more intentional communication. We also created a short Communication Patterns Quiz to help you identify how you respond under pressure. You'll find both here.
Jessica Baum, LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist whose journey began with a lifelong curiosity about the “Whys” of life: why we feel, connect, and experience the world the way we do. This passion led her to specialize in trauma, attachment theory, and interpersonal neurobiology. Jessica believes that connection to ourselves and others is at the heart of healing, and she uses a range of modalities to help individuals and couples return to wholeness. She is the founder of the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, a private group practice, and she leads the Conscious Relationship Group, a global coaching company offering support to clients worldwide. Jessica is a certified addiction specialist and Imago couples therapist with advanced training in EMDR, experiential therapy, CBT, and DBT. Today on the show we discuss why people keep choosing familiar partners instead of healthy ones, how childhood attachment wounds can shape adult dating patterns, why anxious and avoidant attachment get misunderstood and overused, how intensity can be mistaken for intimacy, why true safety in a relationship can feel boring or uncomfortable at first, and how healing happens through safe “anchor” relationships that help people build earned security and stop repeating the same painful cycles and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, it's mental health month. And Lin. Woods welcomes Dr. Trina Wilson, PhD — social worker, clinical psychologist, author, and founder of the Life Counseling and Assessment Center in Atlanta for a powerful and life-changing conversation about emotional healing, mental wellness, spirituality and personal growth.Dr. Wilson discusses her impactful new book, The Why Behind The Wave: A Workbook for Managing Triggers, Calming the Nervous System, and Healing Emotional Patterns. Together, they dive deep into:✨ Understanding and managing emotional triggers✨ Why “mental constipation” must be cleared daily to stay emotionally healthy✨ The danger of trying to do life in your own strength✨ Recognizing unhealthy relationship patterns✨ Why repeated broken relationships may require self-reflection and healing✨ Her experiences working with police and mental health supportThis honest and insightful episode offers practical wisdom, healing strategies, and encouragement for anyone seeking emotional freedom, healthier relationships, and peace of mind.
What if the moments that upset you the most are actually pointing you towards your deepest healing?Snippet of wisdom 107.In this series, I select my favourite and most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today, my guest Tammy Cox, a transformational coach specialising in inner child healing, talks about how to identify the hidden beliefs that are quietly driving your emotional reactions, and what to do when you notice them.Press play to learn a simple, practical process for investigating your triggers without judgement, and why that is the first step to transforming your relationships and your life.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Tammy Cox in episode #442:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/442˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚
What if the patterns in your relationships are not just about communication, compatibility, or choosing the wrong person, but subconscious wounds your nervous system learned years ago? In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down with Thais Gibson, PhD, bestselling author, counselor, speaker, attachment theory expert, and founder of The Personal Development School, to explore how attachment styles, childhood conditioning, core wounds, subconscious programming, and nervous system regulation shape the way we love, fight, connect, and pull away.In this episode, Thais explains why the conscious mind often cannot overpower the subconscious mind, and why so many people keep repeating the same relationship patterns even when they know better. She breaks down the four attachment styles: secure, anxious, dismissive avoidant, and fearful avoidant, and explains how each style can show up in adult relationships, dating, marriage, family dynamics, conflict, ghosting, love bombing, emotional shutdown, clinginess, and the painful push-pull cycle.Dr. Taz and Thais discuss why affirmations may not be enough to heal deep core wounds, why the subconscious mind responds more to emotion and imagery than language, and how childhood experiences can become the lens through which we interpret adult relationships. Thais also shares a practical 21-day rewiring exercise using memory, emotion, visualization, and repetition to help shift core wounds like abandonment, betrayal, shame, unworthiness, and fear of being trapped.If you're listening to this and thinking, “I know something is off in my body, but I don't know where to start,” join the Circle here:
Here are the fully SEO-optimized versions: TITLE: Top 10 Signs You're With a Covert Narcissist | Narcissistic Abuse & Relationship Patterns PODCAST DESCRIPTION: Are you in a relationship that's hard to explain but impossible to ignore? You may be experiencing narcissistic abuse — and not even know it yet. In this episode of the Covert Narcissism Podcast, Renee Swanson breaks down the Top 10 Signs You're With a Covert Narcissist. Unlike overt narcissism, covert narcissistic abuse is subtle, confusing, and incredibly difficult to identify — which is exactly what makes it so damaging. If you've been walking on eggshells, questioning your own reality, or feeling alone in your relationship, this episode was made for you. We cover: Backhanded compliments and subtle put-downs Gaslighting in relationships and how it makes you doubt yourself The silent treatment as emotional abuse DARVO — the manipulation tactic used to flip the script Trauma bonding and why it's so hard to leave Selective empathy and the public vs. private performance Narcissistic abuse recovery and how to start finding yourself again Whether you're just beginning to recognize the signs of narcissism or you're deep in narcissistic abuse recovery, this episode will help you make sense of what you've been experiencing — and remind you that you are not alone. Ready to take the next step? Visit covertnarcissism.com to learn about coaching and begin your healing journey today. Subscribe to the Covert Narcissism Podcast for new episodes on narcissistic abuse, covert narcissism, emotional abuse recovery, and relationship healing every week. The information provided by Renee Swanson, the Covert Narcissism Podcast, and CNG Life Coaching is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be used for diagnosis and is not a substitute for professional clinical care. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation. The content discussed in this podcast reflects general patterns of narcissism and is based on Renee Swanson's personal experiences as well as stories shared with her over many years. Nothing in this content claims that any specific person has narcissism, and it should not be used to refer to or identify any specific individual as a narcissist. Linking to or reposting this material to support such a claim is an unauthorized misuse of this content. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode, I share my thoughts on teen romance TV shows and movies, and how the relationships they portray often lean more toward chaos than connection. Looking at these stories through an adult lens, it's hard to ignore how much drama, insecurity, and emotional imbalance are presented as normal or even romantic. This conversation explores how these portrayals can shape expectations for young women, and why it's important to question what we've been taught to see as love. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! Great news! Now you can find everything you need in one spot! want to listen to this podcast off of apple, visit www.JosieFalcon.com you can email me at devastatedtodivorced@gmail.com If you want to just send me a quick note, you can find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Josie.Falcon And lastly, If you would like to interact with me and share with others please join my Facebook group "Separation, Divorce & Starting Over"
In today's episode, Lauren talks about the moment that she decided to put herself first, actually care for herself, love herself, and knew that she was enough and was worthy of her own kindness.Lauren talks about what led up to this decision, what changes she made and boundaries she set to back up this decision, and what happened afterward.If you've done the healing work but still feel like something's stuck, Becoming You meets you there. It's a deeply supportive mentorship for highly sensitive people who want to clear limiting beliefs, feel safe in their sensitivity, and finally live from alignment instead of survival. Learn more & apply nowLeave a voice memo (a story, a question, a helpful tip, etc.) to be played in a future episode!Join our HSP Community– free private online group, live monthly meetings, & moreJoin Lauren's email list to access her free mini-course, Embracing Your SensitivityBecome a Patreon subscriber for bonuses and to help support the podcastConnect with Lauren on Instagram: @iamlaurenlasalleIf you have ideas for episode topics, questions for Lauren to answer on the podcast, or if you would like to write an email sharing your story for Lauren to read on the podcast, email lauren@laurenlasalle.com (email title: For Podcast).You can find out more about Lauren's programs and links to her social media at laurenlasalle.com.
High-achieving women, confidence, subconscious beliefs, and relationships are at the center of this deeply transformative episode of Casa De Confidence.Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with Michelle Chung, coach, speaker, and founder of a transformational framework for high-achieving women, to explore what happens when success on paper doesn't match fulfillment in life.Michelle shares her personal journey—from ending a “good” marriage to stepping into a life aligned with her true purpose—and how subconscious programming, identity, and emotional patterns shape everything from career success to relationships.If you've ever thought, “I'm doing everything right… so why doesn't it feel right?”—this episode is for you.
In this episode of Classy and Sassy, we're talking about the cost of not knowing your worth.From underpricing yourself in business to recognizing how entitlement and control show up in real life, this conversation explores how what you accept shapes your experience.We also touch on imposter syndrome, personal growth, and what it means to show up with confidence in new spaces.Send us Fan Mail
#966: Join Lauryn Bosstick as she sits down with Alyssa Lynch – former actress and creator sharing content at the intersection of wellness, style, and self-trust, focused on building a life that feels good, not just looks good. In this episode, Alyssa opens up about her healing journey – from navigating a traumatic relationship to facing insomnia, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and nervous system dysregulation. Lauryn and Alyssa discuss relationship patterns, emotional health, and how trauma can manifest physically, along with the impact of environment, overstimulation, and learning when to slow down. She shares the tools that helped her heal – including breathwork, cranial reflexology, journaling, and simplifying her environment; plus her daily routines, beauty rituals, and wellness non-negotiables. As someone in her "figure it out and share it" era, Alyssa brings a candid perspective on self-awareness, resilience, and learning to trust your body. To Watch the Show click HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TheBossticks.com To connect with Alyssa Lynch click HERE To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode. Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194. This Episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential Shop the limited edition Eden Rock x The Skinny Confidential collab at https://boutique.oetkerhotels.com and at http://shopskinnyconfidential.com. While supplies last. This episode is sponsored by Just Thrive Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/SKINNY with code SKINNY. This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley Head to http://paleovalley.com/skinny for 20% off your first purchase. This episode is sponsored by Momentum Go to http://momentumshake.com/SKINNY to get your free Welcome Kit and Travel Collection! This episode is sponsored by Cotton Learn more at http://TheFabricOfOurLives.com. This episode is sponsored by The American Beverage Association Visit http://goodtoknowfacts.org for more information. This episode is sponsored by Sam Edelman Visit us at http://samedelman.com to explore everything you need for spring and get 15% off with code skinny15. This episode is sponsored by Running Point Watch Running Point S2, Now. Only on Netflix. Produced by Dear Media
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High capacity humans often wait to feel more different before they trust the change is real. This episode names what identity-led living actually looks like — and why the most honest evidence arrives in the moments you didn't plan.There's a moment in every significant season of growth when the evidence stops arriving in the places you've been watching — and starts showing up in the ones you weren't.This episode is the Reclamation stage of Week 15: Integration Across Life. Not a new truth to learn — a recognition of what's already true. What we're reclaiming today is the evidence that identity-led living isn't something we're building toward. It's something already happening in the ordinary moments of our actual relationships.What we name in this episode:Why the most honest evidence of integration arrives in unplanned relational momentsThe specific skepticism high-capacity humans bring to evidence of real changeWhy trying to replicate the unplanned response turns it from evidence into strategyWhat it means to receive the evidence without immediately qualifying itWhy reclaimed identity doesn't require maintenance — only returnThis isn't a conversation about trying harder or showing up better. Identity-Level Recalibration works at the root — when the identity shifts, the unplanned responses shift with it. Not because of effort in the moment, but because of work that went deep enough to change the default.Today's Micro Recalibration: Think of one relationship that has historically carried weight. Where did you show up differently recently — without planning to? Notice it. Receive it as evidence. Don't immediately qualify it.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you→ Learn about The Recalibration Cohort→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes.→ Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights→ Download the Misalignment Audit→ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter→ Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.)→ One link to all things...
Do you find yourself in similar situations with different people? Are you wondering why you are having challenges navigating conflict with friends but are pretty successful with navigating conflict at work? Are your boundaries respected in your romantic relationships but fall apart with your family? And attachment styles... whew?! Let's unpack some things together. I am looking forward to exploring tips and resources that help us challenge existing relationship cycles, break patterns that are no longer serving us, and continue our healing journey. Joining us this session: ✊
Peter McLaughlin joins Andrea to explore what it means to look beneath the surface of pain, habits, and repeating relationship struggles. Peter shares how a leukemia diagnosis became the turning point that led him into hypnosis and subconscious work, opening a deeper investigation into the ways the mind, body, and spirit can all be part of the healing process. Together, they talk about why symptoms are not always the full story, how old trauma and subconscious patterns can keep people stuck, and why healing often requires more than willpower alone. Andrea and Peter also explore past lives, soul agreements, and the possibility that even painful experiences may carry meaning, lessons, or unfinished patterns that are asking to be understood differently. ✨ Learn more about Peter McLaughlin at https://www.blueskyhypnosis.com/Recorded: March 16th, 2026Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Everything Has Meaning 00:25 - Welcome To What Resonates 00:56 - Meet Hypnotherapist Peter 02:36 - Leukemia Diagnosis Turning Point 05:07 - Mind Over Body Awakening 06:24 - Healing Results And Perspective 08:07 - Weight Loss Root Causes 11:44 - Metabolism Trauma And Context 13:30 - Past Lives And The Subconscious 16:44 - Sarno And Pain As Distraction 19:49 - Peter Method First Steps 21:57 - Pendulum Root Cause Testing 25:18 - Origins Of The Pendulum Approach 27:18 - Havening Explained And Used 30:15 - Hypnotic Safety Rewiring 31:07 - Therapy Tools Explained 32:15 - Culture Shift and Resilience 37:05 - Past Lives and Interlife 39:54 - Soul Contracts Story 45:09 - Relationships as Growth 48:39 - Changing Self Changes World 52:10 - Mind Power and Placebo 53:35 - Language Imagination Control 58:07 - Trust Intuition in AI 59:37 - Where to Find Peter 01:00:37 - Podcast Sign Off Join Andrea in the United Kingdom to learn Reiki in person in June 2026! One Reiki I and II class and one Reiki Master class will be offered in Horton, Northampton, at the beautiful French Partridge Hotel. Accommodation packages, including room and meals, are available for each class. Learn more HEREAndrea's Links: https://beacons.ai/andrea_kennedyAndrea's Reiki Business Success Course:https://www.mainstreamreiki.com/reiki-business-success-courseVisit our websiteVisit our Amazon Shop Sponsored by The Mainstream Reiki Community https://members.mainstreamreiki.com/HealthyLine offers revolutionary PEMF and far-infrared mats. Get 10% off and free shipping in the continental US with code "Mainstream10FS". What Resonates? is produced by Twisted Spur MediaAndrea may earn money through Amazon for qualifying purchases.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program do not reflect those of the podcast or anyone affiliated with its production. This program is presented for entertainment purposes only. The utilization of the information provided is at the listener's own discretion.
Want 3 Life-Changing Tools you can use on yourself (or your clients) from inside our Accredited Coaching Certification? Click here to get them for Free: https://www.alyssanobriga.com/tools ==== What if one of the biggest misunderstandings about ADHD is what actually causes it? In this episode of The Healing + Human Potential Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Gabor Maté, one of the most respected voices in the world on trauma, addiction, childhood development + the mind-body connection, to explore why ADHD is so often misunderstood, and how many patterns people blame on themselves may have deeper roots in stress, sensitivity, and early environment. We talk about the hidden roots of people-pleasing, why chronic stress may be making people sick, how loneliness impacts both emotional + physical health, and how childhood wounds can quietly shape relationships, self-worth, and the partners we choose. Dr. Maté also shares why sensitivity may be a gift rather than a weakness, how the inner critic is formed, and what true healing looks like when we stop asking what's wrong with us and start asking what happened to us. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in painful cycles, too sensitive, chronically stressed, or hard on yourself, this conversation may change how you understand your entire life. === Guest Bio: Gabor Maté (pronunciation: GAH-bor MAH-tay) is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver's Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of five books published in 43 languages, including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country's highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His latest book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture, remains a Canadian best seller and was a 19-week New York Times best seller. His next book, Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Parents and Their Adult Children, is expected in 2027. To learn more, join his e-news list at www.drgabormate.com. ==== Connect with Guest: www.drgabormate.com === Want one of the most Powerful Tools to Support you in Awakening & Manifesting Your Dream Life from the Inside Out (for Free)? Learn how to live to your full potential without letting fear get in the way of your dreams. ✨ Here's How to Get Your Gift: ✨ Step 1: Just head over to Apple Podcast or Spotify + leave a review now Step 2: Take a screenshot before hitting submit Step 3: Then go to alyssanobriga.com/podcast to upload it! === Website: alyssanobriga.com Instagram: @alyssanobriga TikTok: @alyssanobriga Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b5s2xbA2d3pETSvYBZ9YR Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-human-potential/id1705626495 === Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - Disclaimer This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or any other qualified professional. We shall in no event be held liable to any party for any reason arising directly or indirectly for the use or interpretation of the information presented in this video. Copyright 2023, Alyssa Nobriga International, LLC - All rights reserved
John explores how many of us are loving from a definition we never consciously chose. From family dynamics to heartbreak and old emotional imprints, he breaks down how our love blueprint gets formed and why it keeps pulling us into familiar patterns. He also shares three practical homework exercises to help you uncover your current definition of love, identify your relationship patterns, and separate real chemistry from emotional familiarity. If you keep ending up in the same relationship with a different face, this episode is for you.
If you find yourself stuck in a cycle of attracting the wrong partners or repeating the same painful relationship dynamics, this episode serves as a spiritual guide to breaking those patterns for good. Gabrielle Bernstein reveals that our relationship struggles aren't coincidences, but rather "spiritual assignments" that mirror our internal core wounds and beliefs. Drawing on the profound self-healing practices of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Gabrielle teaches you how to transform your greatest triggers into opportunities for growth, how to energetically shift a connection by "taking care of your side of the street," and how to raise your self-worth by learning to truly see yourself first. This episode is a deep dive into becoming an energetic match for the love you deserve while maintaining the clarity and boundaries needed for a miraculous life.Try Gabrielle's FREE guided meditation to heal relationships https://gabbybernstein.com/relationship/Read Gabrielle's #1 NYT Bestselling books: Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life. http://bit.ly/4j1asmA Join Gabby for the Trust the Universe 21-day Challenge and learn how to co-create your dream life with the Universe http://bit.ly/4eTlKZxIf you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery, and mental health resources.Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.Sponsors:Use my code GABBY to save 20% at tonetoday.comGet 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to smalls.com/gabbyGet 15% off OneSkin with the code DEARGABBY at oneskin.co/DEARGABBY #oneskinpodProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.