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

Jan 2016

My Insecurity Messed Up My Relationship

What should you do if you're insecure, maybe even paranoid, that your partner is going to cheat? Should you spy on them? Should you confess your feelings? Dating/relationship expert Lucia explains how to deal with this fear when it shows up in your love life.

3m 58s

Jan 2023

How Can I Heal from My Fear? // Hump Day Q&A

Today's question: How do I put away my fear of my husbands' past girlfriends? ---- For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 m

Nov 2023

#47 - Should You Tell Your Partner About Relationship Anxiety?

Should you tell your partner about your relationship anxiety? If so, how? I’m often asked questions like: "How much should you disclose about your relationship anxiety to your partner to avoid ... Show More

31m 48s

Sep 2022

Relationship Anxiety

This week I am joined by host of Private Education podcast and sex and relationships expert Aisling Keenan. Our topic? Relationship anxiety. I get a whole lot of DMs with questions relating to relationship anxiety so I thought it was time I did a special episode covering some of ... Show More

58m 28s

Aug 2024

Don't Let Your Anxiety Sabotage Your Relationships (What To Do Instead!)

There are many ways anxiety can show up in our relationships. When we like someone and worry about them losing interest. When we're waiting for a text back. When we overthink in a relationship. In this episode, Matt and Audrey talk about the fears that activate anxious be ... Show More

42m 26s

Jul 2025

409. Coaching Hotline: Epigenetics, Jealousy & Suspicion

In this week’s Coaching Hotline episode, I'm tackling a fascinating question about epigenetic trauma and how it intersects with thought work. I’m also answering a question from a listener whose ex-husband’s 20-year affair left her suspicious of her current partner. Both of these ... Show More

14m 44s

Jun 2024

463: Navigating Relationship Anxiety

It's normal to feel anxious about things going on in your relationship at one point or another. However, this anxiety can sometimes be overwhelming and difficult. You don't have to be at the mercy of your anxious feelings. Listen to today's show to learn tools to navigate your re ... Show More

41m 15s

Aug 2024

#85 - How to Help Someone w/ Relationship Anxiety + ROCD

If you are the partner of someone with relationship anxiety, this episode is for you.   If you have relationship anxiety and want to be able to ask your partner for more intentional suppo ... Show More

31m 16s

Feb 2023

YOUR BIGGEST Fears In Dating (And How To Get Over Them)

We asked YOU for your biggest fears in dating and you gave us answers! In this episode, Matt, Stephen, Audrey and Jameson talk about the common fears in early dating that hold us back, make us insecure, and cause us to self-sabotage. We give some practical tips on ho ... Show More

1 h

Aug 2022

How To Stop Fear Of Abandonment Ruining Your Relationship

Today Matt and the team answer a listener who asks what she can do about fear of abandonment. When you're scared of someone else leaving, it can make you bail at the first sign of an argument or problem. You make assumptions and think the worst any time you have a negative mom ... Show More

1h 14m

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