Yesterday

Are you the only one keeping the friendship going?

What is the recipe of reciprocation in a friendship when it comes to keeping in touch. Is it always 1 to 1 (you call, they call, repeat)? Or, is it always just you calling them? Hmm... seems one-sided, doesn't it? But, is it? Good topic to talk about.

51m 16s

Mar 22

The specific steps some people take to manipulate you

There's no end to what manipulation looks like. Some people have a gift for making you do what they want you to do. Victims of manipulation typically have something in common. Knowing what that is will keep you out of harm's way.

36m 25s

Mar 15

The direct way to communicate with a passive-aggressive person

Are you really misunderstanding everything they say, or are they just trying to get away with being mean under the radar? I address that and also talk about when someone doesn't like a gift you've given them. If that sounds good, tune in!

42m 38s

Dec 2023

Empowering Emotional Triggers

Empowering Emotional Triggers I love it when we miraculously put together the perfect day, and life decides to get in the way. Well, it's not life, and maybe I don't love it, but occasionally, something or someone will cross your path get in your way. I don't know anybody who do ... Show More

11m 5s

Nov 2021

Empower Your Emotional Triggers

Empower Your Emotional Triggers I don't know about you. I love it when we miraculously put together the perfect day and then life decides to get in the way. Well, not life, and maybe I don't love it, but occasionally something or someone will cross your path and cross your wir ... Show More

12m 8s

Oct 2021

When you want them to hurt

What happens when the hurtful behavior stops and you are free to be yourself? Does the relationship now go back to normal like nothing ever happened? It can, but it rarely does. In fact, most victims of emotional abuse want the person who hurt them to feel what they went through. ... Show More

35m 34s

Sep 2016

EP #047 Overcoming An Abusive Relationship

Nothing is more damaging to your confidence and self-esteem than being in an emotionally abusive relationship. So often you make excuses for their behavior, think that it is your fault or feel that you can change their ways. In this episode I offer practical techniques so that yo ... Show More

17m 34s

Apr 2023

How Responsible Are You For Others Emotions?

Many people with anxiety and alarm have a common trait of feeling overly responsible for the emotions of others. As someone who has experienced this myself, I know it can stem from childhood experiences where we felt the need to take care of our parents. It is a very anxiety prov ... Show More

24m 13s

Jun 2020

Feeling Unstable: For Those Having a Hard Time Emotionally Processing

This is an episode for those dealing with a fragile emotional state and they don’t know what to do with themselves. Who I am speaking to here are those who are overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn. The letters I am getting are not all related to one source of upheaval: Some o ... Show More

49m 57s

Nov 2023

Their past trauma and abuse isn't the immediate issue in the relationship

The emotionally abusive person can have a traumatic past. Their abusive behaviors can have an abusive origin. Is it better to help them address their past to stop their behaviors toward you? It's an important question that you should definitely want to know the answer to.

31m 53s

Apr 2024

Are You Emotionally Unavailable? How To Control Your Emotions So They Don’t Control You

When was the last time you cried? For some, crying can be seen as a sign of weakness or vulnerability. Society often teaches us that showing our feelings, especially by crying, should be avoided or suppressed, especially in certain situations or if we want to appear str ... Show More

38m 20s

Oct 2022

EP 228 - Positive Emotional States On Demand?

Demanding to create positive emotional states on demand is common misguided strategy that many fall into during recovery. While often we fear emotions because they turn into fear so quickly, we can also demand that we should be able to experience positive emotional states when we ... Show More

22m 16s

Oct 2022

Why Am I So Triggered? 3 Steps to Control Your Emotions & Rewire Your Response to Stress

Today’s conversation is required listening for everyone. We are going to blow the lid off of emotional triggers. Let’s get to the bottom of why you and I react the way we do, and more importantly, learn simple ways to take control of our emotions.</ ... Show More

51m 35s

What's the point of the day to day just ...