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Sep 2022
54m 38s

46: "Is it just relationship anxiety or ...

NATALIE KENNEDY
About this episode

In this episode, I bring on one of my best friends and also colleagues sharing the relationship anxiety space to discuss the #1 question we both get asked in this field of work: Is it "just" relationship anxiety or are there legitimate problems in my relationship? 

We share why this is the wrong question to be asking yourself – and what you should be asking instead. We hope to bring you a lot of clarity and nuanced ways to look at this! With all our love… we may trigger you a bit!

 

Follow Chelsea on Instagram HERE: @healing.embodied  

Links:

Register for TRIGGERED TO TRUTH (5 week group program for unpacking triggers in relationship): https://www.anxiouslovecoach.com/triggeredtotruth

Enroll in BOTH FEET IN (signature self-study course for overcoming relationship anxiety): https://www.anxiouslovecoach.com/both-feet-in-self-study-course

Register for ALIVENESS FROM WITHIN (5-day women's retreat in California): https://www.anxiouslovecoach.com/aliveness-from-within

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