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
Sep 21
193: Why You Feel Unseen, Unheard, Misunderstood.
The answer lies in your "inner world": The part of your reality that exists inside you, that the adults raising you did not fully explore, get curious about, or truly get to know on a deeper emotional level. This episode takes you through the entire concept, and how to heal and a ... Show More
20m 45s
Sep 15
192: Abused By Mother, UNBELIEVABLE Live Healing Session with Alexis
What would you do if your parent destroyed your beloved childhood toys, for no reason at all? In today's breathtaking "Sessions With Gloria" segment, a client receives healing and guidance from Gloria around a traumatic memory of her mother, who struggled with BPD. Watch powerful ... Show More
37m 12s
Sep 7
#191: Guide To Consistent Self-Love (not just in crisis!)
Hey bestie! This episode is a step-by-step practical guide on how to "love yourself" consistently, and not just during a crisis. Without role-modelling, we grow up believing that "love" is complicated and wrapped up in pain. But with these tips, you'll be relieved to learn that t ... Show More
31m 40s
Feb 2023
How to Break the Spell of Trauma Bond Relationships
<p>Can you be addicted to a person? If romantic relationships turn to obsession, especially after they're over, it's time to heal trauma bonds that "hook" you into people who are selfish, manipulative, and who "blow hot and cold." In this podcast, I respond to a letter ... Show More
41m 20s
Apr 2025
why you crave chaos in love
<p>Why does love feel most real when it hurts? When the tension, the pull, the rupture are the only things that makes you feel alive? If you’ve ever found yourself confusing emotional chaos for connection, this one’s for you.</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re diving beneath the su ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2025
#210: Can You Heal in a Relationship That Constantly Triggers You?
So often, we’re drawn to the work of healing our relational wounds because of challenges in our relationship. A partner’s behaviour, or the dynamic between us, shines a light on our pain points and shows us where our work might be. But this can raise a difficult question: if we’r ... Show More
19m 9s
Jul 2025
Trauma Expert Reveals WHY You Keep Attracting the Same Pain (Caroline Middelsdorf)
What if your triggers weren’t the problem... but the doorway?In this episode, we unpack the layers of trauma that shape our reality: emotional wounds, parent dynamics, trust issues, physical pain, and more. Whether you think you’ve been through trauma or not, this conversation wi ... Show More
52m 46s