Aug 18

#278: How to Navigate Being Triggered by a Partner's Moodiness

In today's Ask Steph episode, I'm answering the listener question of "How do I navigate being triggered by my partner's moodiness and irritability?" This is such a common pain point for folks with anxious attachment patterns. I share some context as to why moodiness is so activat ... Show More

10m 21s

Aug 13

#277: What to Look For in a Long-Term Partner

Choosing who you're going to commit to is a life-altering decision — so it's little wonder so many of us feel the weight of that pressure, and experience doubt around whether we're making the "right" decision. And while no one but you can ultimately make that call, in today's epi ... Show More

13m 47s

Aug 4

#276: Attachment & Conflict (Part 4): Repairing After Relationship Rupture

Learning to repair after conflict or ruptures is one of the most valuable relationship skills you'll ever have. But for many of us, meaningful repair isn't something we ever really learned or had modelled. In this episode, we talk about three key components of repair, and how the ... Show More

22m 7s

Jul 2024

413: 5 Ways To Navigate a Relationship That Feels Stuck (replay)

There's someone in your life you love, but the relationship just isn't working. Despite your best efforts to communicate and try to work things out, nothing is changing. This person seems totally uninterested in listening to you or working on the re ... Show More

20m 17s

Jul 2020

What To Do When You Feel Stuck In A Relationship

In this episode, we have a very informative message on what to do when you feel stuck in a relationship. Go to https://7goodminutes.com/926 for full show notes. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with a friend or two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f ... Show More

9m 32s

Jul 2022

#58: Are You in a Situationship? (How to Tell for Sure)

Do you end up in relationships that seem to go nowhere, even when you've been together for months or years? Relationships that make you anxious and give you this nagging feeling that you're in limbo? Well, you might be in a situationship! But you deserve bette ... Show More

18m 47s

Nov 2021

Inviting a Reluctant Partner Into Relationship Work

When one partner is ready and committed to doing the deep emotional work of improving a relationship, and the other partner is not quite there yet, it can feel like a difference that is impossible to bridge. In this solo episode, Dr. Alexandra explores “Relational Self-Awarene ... Show More

45m 12s

Apr 2023

60: "I am so controlling of my partner but I don't know how to stop. Help!"

If you experience relationship anxiety, you might be familiar with the urge to try to change your partner so that you can feel better about your decision to be with them, and stop doubting the relationship so much! You're not alone. It can be so hard to change this pattern, but I ... Show More

1 h

Jul 2025

#54: The 4 Phases of the Anxious-Avoidant Trap (and How to Break Free)

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship that’s intense, confusing, and emotionally draining - you’re not alone. In this episode, we break down the 4 predictable phases of the anxious-avoidant trap:✨ The Honeymoon⚡ The Trigger🎢 The Push & Pull😮‍💨 The ExhaustionYou’ll learn ... Show More

35m 30s

Aug 2024

634 Unhappy in Your Relationship? How to Know Whether to Stay or Go

Are you tired of trying to make things work with your partner, or feel they are not as invested as you are? Do you feel like you've grown apart in your relationship or feel more like roommates? Or do you wish you had black-and-white ... Show More

22m 38s

Jan 2024

218: 3 Ways to Rebuild a Relationship and Stop Struggling

If you've been struggling in your relationship for a while, you're probably exhausted. I remember how hopeless and scared I felt when we'd been struggling for years and nothing was working to make it better. Not marriage counseling, not books about relationships, not ... Show More

47m 1s

Aug 2025

What I’m Still Healing (Even as a Relationship Coach)

Ever feel like you're doing all the inner work, listening to every podcast, journaling your heart out and still fall back into the same anxious spirals or overthinking loops? SAME. In this raw and real episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and shar ... Show More

19m 36s

Jan 2025

Overcoming relationship anxiety: navigating intimacy through shadow work

Do you ever feel anxious or inadequate in your relationship, especially when intimacy isn’t present? In this episode, I guide a member from our Codependency Alchemy membership through the shadow work and inner child healing to uncover the core wounds that are fueling her fear of ... Show More

48m 8s

#61: What to Do When You're Feeling Stuc...