Nov 23

It's in some people's nature to bring you down and drain your energy

If someone's passive-aggressive remarks are making you question your own self-worth, how can you take back control? There are ways to handle toxic interactions and keep your power.

47m 10s

Nov 16

Wanting more than friendship when they don't

I think the phrase, "Lovers for a moment, friends for a lifetime" is very true in many cases. Sometimes a friendship can develop into something more. Other times a development could end what was already great as-is. Does love conquer all?

33m 48s

Nov 9

The growing resentment of people and circumstances you just can't accept

What is your level of toleration, and how long will you endure behavior that crosses your boundaries before you've had enough? It might be time to dole out accountability and make hard decisions.

34m 11s

May 2023

ending your self-destructive patterns of relationship sabotage once and for all

In this episode, we tackle the complexities of emotion dysregulation and its deep-rooted ties to childhood emotional neglect and abuse. Many of us who grew up in chaotic or neglectful environments find ourselves craving love and connection yet struggling to maintain healthy, s ... Show More

58m 15s

Mar 2023

#340 - Turn Conflict Avoidance Into Courageous Conversations

Do you feel like your partner shuts you down or tells you whatever you want to hear in order to stop a conversation that makes them feel [anxious / tense / criticized / fill in the blank] even though that is not your intention? Or do you get emotionally flooded even *thinking* a ... Show More

1h 6m

Dec 2021

How To Save a Friend from a Bad Relationship

One night a few months ago Elaine got a phone call out of the blue from a co-worker. She and her 12-year old daughter had checked herself into a hotel after she was beaten by husband. Elaine took her co-worker to the hospital and encouraged her to leave her husband, but a couple ... Show More

33m 40s

Mar 2022

Ep 168: Loving Yourself Enough to Let Someone Go

This is an episode for emotional pain related to leaving a relationship that is not working. This is really a follow up to the “bad relationship” episode. I have gotten several requests in this area so I’m going to try and give you some tools to really process what you want, why ... Show More

58m 11s

Sep 2018

106: Ask Dr. Helen (and David) — My Husband Doesn't Make me Feel Loved! What Can I Do?

This is the second podcast on relationship problems. with Dr. Helen Yeni-Komshian. In today's podcast, we address four questions from listeners like you: Our marriage lacks intimacy. What can I do? A podcast fan named David explains that his relationship with his wife is no longe ... Show More

49m 11s

May 2022

How To Stop Sabotaging Your Own Relationship Success

Jordana and Naomi are back for week two of the podcast and start things off with a convo about one of the most common sources of aggravation we all share: customer service. Why does the person on the other end of the phone get under our skin so often? Then they tackle the equally ... Show More

1h 14m

Jun 2023

Ep 5: Psychologist & Relationship Coach Sadia Khan: How to Approach Childhood Trauma in Relationships

Sadia Khan joins me in the studio as I have a very intimate and vulnerable session with her, sharing some very deep things I have never shared before . She offers guidance, support and practical tools to help us create a better emotional connections with our loved ones. < ... Show More

44m 56s

Sep 2023

Handling difficult relationships

Today I share an episode on how to handle difficult relationships. Disclaimer: these podcast episodes are sharing my personal experiences, stories from mentors and guests around self esteem, confidence, personal growth and mental health. For any serious mental health co ... Show More

7m 8s

Jun 2023

Episode 354: Disclosing BPD in Relationships & Boyfriend Too Close to His Mother

Hello, friends! In this episode, I tackle two great listener questions about relationships. The first one comes from someone with borderline personality disorder who would like to figure out if and when they should reveal this to potential partners. The second question comes all ... Show More

25m 17s

Oct 2017

Are You a Crazy Girlfriend?

This week's podcast is the story of a woman who met a very eligible bachelor who was very into her but proceeded to ruin the relationship with her insecurity and anger. Dating/relationship expert Lucia provides commentary throughout the reading of the email to point out where ... Show More

28m 32s

Putting an end to your own passive aggre...