Aug 16

Two Books and a Coffee Talk || كتابين و سالفه و قهوة

‏In this episode, I share my current and recent reads, including The Compound and Pictures of You. I talk a bit about what drew me to these books and how they’ve been sitting with me lately.We also take a moment to chat about reading in general.I had planned to open up more about ... Show More

36m 38s

Aug 2

Not Quite the Update I Planned || كوب قهوة و شوية ابديت

‏I had every intention of recording a simple life update but that’s not exactly what happened. Somewhere in between hitting “record” and “stop,” I shared more than I meant to and honestly, listening back made me question why I said some of what I did.But maybe that’s just where I ... Show More

59m 2s

Dec 2024

Are we Ready To Leave 2024? | نهاية السنة 2024

‏In this episode, I’m sharing some random thoughts that have been on my mind. I’m not sure what to expect in 2025, and I don’t have a clear agenda for the podcast yet, but I’m hopeful I’ll figure it out soon. What I am really grateful for, though, is my reading journey. I honestl ... Show More

37m 30s

Jun 2022

If you love them let them go (real talk)

Ok, literally *everyone* says this. But seriously, a large part of moving on is acceptance, and today’s episode is a walk down the brutal streets of acceptance lane. Why leaving someone alone who doesn’t want you in their life is the nicest thing you can do for them, and why you ... Show More

15m 43s

Mar 2024

When the good you do for them leads nowhere

Some emotionally abusive people don't change, no matter how much the victim of their hurtful behavior changes for them. Is there ever a point where they will be the person you want them to be? Or does anything you do really matter at all?

22 m

May 2020

The Benefit of the Doubt

When someone says something hurtful to you, it is wise to give them the benefit of the doubt. What does that mean? It means ask yourself, “Do I firmly believe that this is a person of good will?” If so, is there anything that can help you better understand their behavior? Give th ... Show More

7m 44s

Oct 2021

The type of person that doesn't deserve a second chance

How bad does it have to get before you're convinced that the person you're dealing with is never, ever going to change? And how much more hurtful behavior has to happen before you decide enough is enough? Sometimes we are so jaded by and used to emotionally abusive behavior that ... Show More

40m 1s

Feb 2023

246 - What Do You Deserve?

Last weeks podcast got a quite a few responses and questions. Some of them turned into some back and forth discussions about some of the ideas, so I want to dig into them a little deeper.DeserveThe first question was from a listener who asked: “What if instead of looking at human ... Show More

11m 50s

Jun 2021

How many times does someone have to hurt you before you decide enough is enough?

There's a point when there has been enough abusive behavior where you decide you're no longer going to stand for it and it's time to take the next right step for you. Don't accept bad behavior for so long that you convince yourself that it's never bad enough.

50m 1s

Apr 2016

Depending on Abusive People - When Physical Pain Will Not End - Should You Take Someone Who Desperately Wants You

Being in abusive relationship of any kind, especially where you have a dependency on the abuser for one reason or another leaves you in a tough spot. Can you leave and still be okay, or are you so dependent that leaving will put you in a worse situation? This is a tough position ... Show More

1h 9m

Nov 2021

Why Bother Being Nice?

No matter who you are, inevitably there is someone telling you to “be nicer” or “stop being so nice”. Girlbosses preach that nice girls don't get the corner office, and yet Instagram slogans plead to "be nice." But what is niceness? Is it a virtue? A defense mechanism? A personal ... Show More

27m 51s

May 2023

Burnt But Not Bitter - Part 2

Would you rather stay offended or learn to love people unconditionally? On today's show, learn how to get really good at forgiving others.

28m 33s

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