Jul 27

The Grieving Body: How to Heal After Loss with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

We all understand the emotional impact of grief, but its effects on the body are often overlooked. Forrest is joined by clinical psychologist and researcher Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor to explore the physiology of grief. Dr. O’Connor explains how our brains and bodies organize them ... Show More

1h 28m

Jul 20

Healing from Parentification: When the “Gifted Child” Grows Up

Some kids learn early on that the way to be loved is to be useful. They take on the emotional or practical care of their parents in a process known as parentification, and today Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the costs of being a “gifted child.” They discuss the “bargain” these kid ... Show More

1h 15m

Jul 13

Understanding Dissociation and DID: What It's Really Like, and How People Recover w/ Dr. Milissa Kaufman and Dr. Lauren Lebois

Most of what people know about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) comes from movies and short videos, and those media portrayals often have little to do with what DID is actually like. To get the real picture, today Forrest is joined by Dr. Milissa Kaufman and Dr. Lauren Lebois ... Show More

1h 26m

Mar 2021

#2: Got Daddy Issues? Healing The Father Wound

Do you have "daddy issues"? In this episode we dive into the Father Wound and how this psychological phenomenon is creeping its way into your romantic relationships.Episode Highlights:Find out if you have daddy issues through the 3 capital A's of father woundsLearn about the diff ... Show More

27m 8s

Jun 2023

daddy issues: recognizing and healing the father wound

<p>In this deep-dive episode, we unravel the complex and often misunderstood concept of "daddy issues"—a term that has been trivialized and sensationalized in popular culture. But beneath the stereotypes lies a significant psychological impact that can shape a person’s life in pr ... Show More

2h 22m

Apr 2023

86 - Daddy Issues (Part 3)

Are you ready to explore the tangled web of daddy issues, the alpha male, toxic masculinity, sexualization, bedroom dynamics with a bad boy and fantasy bonding? Together, Louise and Stephanie explore all of this and more. They discuss the reasons that a Father Wound may drive us ... Show More

50m 36s

Mar 2024

181. The psychology of father wounds

<p>Father wounds arise from a disorganised or complicated relationship with our father figure - either due to them being physically or emotionally absent, harsh and critical, unfeeling or abusive and can result in a number of dysfunctional behaviours and emotional patterns as we ... Show More

40m 36s

Feb 2023

77 - Healing Daddy Issues - The Emotionally Unavailable Father

Ever thought about how the relationship with your father impacts the relationship with your partner, or the men / women you date or are interested in? It sounds weird, but maybe it's true. Louise is joined by Stephanie Therapy, a psychotherapist who specialises in childhood tra ... Show More

50m 51s

Jun 2021

237 SelfWork: Three Daddy Issues (Actually Parent Issues) and How to Heal

Today on SelfWork we’re going to be talking about what have been called “daddy issues” as Father’s Day is upcoming and many children will be honoring their fathers who were there for them and with whom they enjoyed an emotionally safe and stable relationship. We'll talk about how ... Show More

30m 3s

Dec 2024

176 - Daddy Issues & Hyper Independence

The character arc from daddy issues to hyper independent “I don’t need you, I’ve got everything under control myself” and even “omg, have I become my father or am I dating someone like my father!?” is more common than you might think. Today, join Louise as she dives into a hotlin ... Show More

46m 34s

Jul 2023

318: Unpacking The Daddy Wound - Why The Majority Of Women Have It (Even If You Had The Idyllic Childhood), Plus How It's Holding You Back From Feeling Safe In Your Life, Relationships, & Business

<p>DADDY WOUNDS. We’ve all got them to some degree (especially as women), and the truth is - they could be what’s holding you back from feeling truly safe in your life, business, and relationship — and therefore the very thing that’s keeping you from manifesting what it is that y ... Show More

28m 31s

Feb 2022

6. daddy issues, dating & reparenting

In this weeks episode I share my personal struggles with dating men that treated me the same way my father did as a child, while showing you the process that I had to go through to stop becoming a match to the same type of men over and over and how this lead me to build true self ... Show More

51m 23s

Feb 2025

HOW TO HEAL YOUR DADDY ISSUES | Childhood Trauma, Parents, Attachment Styles, Healing - EP. 48

In this episode we discuss DADDY ISSUES. (& mommy issues) The way we were raised has such an impact on us as adults trying to navigate life. The trauma our parents leave behind on us can be extremely difficult to cope with and leave lasting effects on how we view ourselves and re ... Show More

42m 24s

Daddy Issues: Attachment Wounding, Deali...