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Why You Chase and He Pulls Away (The Anxious-Avoidant Trap) with Thais Gibson
Is your attachment style running the relationship?This week on Daddy Issues, Violet sits down with relationship expert Thais Gibson to break down why you chase, why he pulls away, and how subconscious wiring shapes the way you date.Thais Gibson is a best-selling author, counselor ... Show More
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Act Like a Prize
Daddy Issues starts now.This week, Violet Benson officially launches her podcast under the name that built her brand. After 12 years of building the Daddy Issues community, Violet shares the moment that pushed her to reclaim the name, protect what she created, and step fully back ... Show More
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EP27: Dealing with Divorce
<p>Listeners, you've been asking us to cover this one. Today, Sarah and Theraphy Jeff are talking divorce. They're talking about the messages we all got about divorce growing up, being children of divorce, their own divorces, and a lot more. They talk about coping with grief, gui ... Show More
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How Are You Contributing To What Is Not Working In Your Love Life? Hard Truths From Relationship Coach Jillian Turecki.
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#287 When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned with Laura Behnke
In today’s episode, I’m talking to Laura Behnke, whose story is such a powerful example of resilience, hope, and what it means to build a meaningful life regardless of the “rules” we think we need to follow. Laura shares openly about not having her first real relationship until a ... Show More
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TW: Discussion about eating disorder, alcohol and drug abuse, sobriety, and self harm
Ever wondered why you're not happy all the time? Well, you're not supposed to be! It's okay not to feel the sunshine every day, and sometimes, the cloudy moments are what make the sunny ones shine even brighter.
Today, Violetta welcomes Laura Clery, a comedian and influen ... Show More
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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>Lessons learned from the psychiatric hospital</p> <p>We've got a fascinating and very personal discussion today about the o ... Show More
<p>Why self-inquiry is the first ingredient to a healthy relationship.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.jillianturecki.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6t-6BhA3EiwAltRFGPViQJoM7vPWnQpInyPN4BWFL_j1cNgKWfVdwywmGOPNtrnUqFwvGxoC8Z8QAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferre ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>Smart and practical strategies for living, in Maria's words, wonder-smitten by reality.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Maria Popova ... Show More
