TJ has spent years trying to heal herself and put her childhood behind her. Both of her parents struggled with addiction, which made for a very complicated, unstable upbringing. After sacrificing her own childhood to raise her siblings—TJ feels deeply wounded by her mother in particular. She really wants to let it go. The only question is how. On this episod ... Show More
Sep 23
Update: Losing Your ‘Virginity’ at 43
In this mailbag episode of How To!, we get an update from Elizabeth, the 43-year-old listener who contacted us for advice on her plan to have sex for the first time. Then, co-hosts Courtney Martin and Carvell Wallace get listeners’ takes on our most talked-about episodes of the y ... Show More
45m 52s
Nov 2021
404: How to Forgive Yourself and Others
We are all carrying some level of guilt, shame, or regret. We’ve all done things that aren’t in alignment with our values, or that we’d do differently now if given the opportunity. We also carry some degree of hurt, anger, or resentment toward people who we believe wronged us. Wh ... Show More
54m 37s
Jun 2024
2215: Four Steps Toward Healing The Pain from Parents Who Hurt You by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Emotional Health
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2215:Dr. Margaret Rutherford explores the profound impact of parental hurt and offers four steps toward healing: acknowledgm ... Show More
10m 11s
Apr 2022
The ‘Cherishing Your Childless Friends’ Edition
On this episode: Elizabeth, Zak, and Jamilah answer a question from a listener who is feeling left behind by her friends who are parents. She says she’s really tried to be supportive and isn’t receiving support in return, especially when she’s celebrating accomplishments like ear ... Show More
29m 4s
Jan 2024
133. Lessons I’ve Learned About Grief (Tori Story)
TW: This episode discusses themes of grief, loss, depression, and mental health.In this intimate episode, host Tori Dunlap takes to the mic solo to share her deeply personal journey through grief. Straying from the usual financial focus, Tori explores the complex and challenging ... Show More
38m 25s
May 2024
Regular Guy Friday ep. 167 The Forgiveness Process
Hello Regular Guys and Gals, we fooled them again, and made it through the week to arrive at the only day of the week that's yours! How religious ceremonies like baptisms, Bar Mitzvahs, and such can give meaning to life and help you ascend. How forgiveness is the key to successfu ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2023
No, You Can’t Marry Your Mom
On this episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Zak answer a question about a princess-obsessed little girl who keeps asking if she can marry her mom. The mom finds it sweet but doesn’t know how to respond.
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23m 35s
May 2024
Ep. 119 - How Do We Actually Forgive?
In this week's episode, Barb and Michelle continue their conversation about forgiveness, opening up about what this practice actually looks like in real life. Barb shares personal stories and insights from her recent divorce, and walks us through her steps to aligned forgiven ... Show More
54m 46s