Toxic relationships are more than unhealthy. They can be an addiction.
During the early stages of romantic love, our brains light up with flashes of ecstasy and excitement. The same chemical reward systems that are implicated in a cocaine habit also get us “addicted” to romantic partners, even when they’re inconsistent, unavailable, or downright destruc ... Show More
Mar 26
How To Love Yourself | LHS Classic
Knowing how to love yourself sounds simple, but for many people, it feels confusing, frustrating, and just out of reach. You may understand that self love matters, but still find yourself stuck in patterns of self-criticism, relying on others for validation, or wondering why it’s ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 23
How to Build Friendships: Skills for Emotional Intimacy & Feeling Connected | Barnet Bain | Happiness | E511
If you’re craving real closeness, this episode on friendships is for you. Because feeling lonely isn’t really about not having people in your life, it’s about not feeling known. And that’s where emotional intimacy and real connection begin. Many people wonder, “Why do I feel so l ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2022
68 - Healthy relationships after toxic ones
In a new solo HOMETRUTH segment, Louise hops on a solo episode to ask 'why does no one talk about how hard a healthy relationship is after years of toxic ones? '
Louise talks about the truths you need to accept, why healthy relationships feel uncomfortable after toxic ones, what ... Show More
40m 12s
Feb 2022
Why Toxic Relationships Are Hard To Leave
Leaving any relationship is a hard decision, but walking away from a toxic partner can be more complicated than you’d imagine. Your relationship with this person becomes an addiction. A rollercoaster of highs, lows, and unanticipated emotions! But all the while, it feels comforta ... Show More
56m 50s
Feb 2023
How toxic relationships can make you sick.
<p>I am guilty of doing too much for the wrong person and I know I’m not the only one, so I wanted to dive a little bit into people pleasing and boundary setting in this episode. Plus, I have some insight on how toxic relationship can impact your physical health, so we are also t ... Show More
39m 1s