Is love supposed to hurt? Is it normal to feel emotionally attached to a person who hurts you, keeps making empty promises to change, and yet you find yourself staying anyway? In today's episode, we're talking about trauma bonds and why it's not actually "love", but an attachment trauma response. Screenshot this episode with your biggest takeaways, and tag ... Show More
Feb 5
Coping With Epstein Files Release: Rage, Anger, Fear (Episode 178)
Trigger Warning (SA): Listen if you need a safe place to process your feelings, after the Epstein files release. This episode is a raw take on what it means to live in a world where our heroes fall from grace, the news feels horrific, and how to cope with it all. I also explore d ... Show More
13m 16s
Feb 3
No More Anxious Attachment & "Emotionally Unavailable"! Success Story With Kirsta! (Episode 177)
** Join the waitlist to get an exclusive 90% OFF Soulmate Program (self-paced), only from February 14-16! Two Days Only! **Today, I bring you an incredible interview with Kirsta, a 41-year old wonderful alumni who finally broke the cycle of of a lifetime of painful, toxic relatio ... Show More
43m 12s
Jan 26
#176: Why We Dissociate From Reality As A Trauma Response
Dissociation can happen to people who grew up in chaotic, abusive, or passive-aggressive homes and is common in CPTSD. In this throwback episode, we revisit an earlier recording where I explain why many children who have experienced trauma while growing up escape into fantasy or ... Show More
13m 27s
Oct 2021
Are You Emotionally Unavailable? W/ Empathy Therapist Figs
Your toxic relationsh*t may actually have a chance IF you listen to this episode. On this episode we discuss, Types of empathy and having empathy for yourself, becoming the one you've been waiting for, coping mechanisms, what your partner is really feeling but not saying when you ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2023
EP 308: The Truth about Fear of Abandonment (and What to do About it!)
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by fear of abandonment? To cope with fear of abandonment, one should focus on self-soothing, slowing down emotional investment, and gathering data on people to determine whether or not a relationship is worth the investment. Doing this can reduce fear ... Show More
33m 42s