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Oct 2023
9m 38s

Is therapy-speak ruining your relationsh...

BODY + Soul
About this episode

Therapy speak has taken over the internet. Psychotherapist and relationship expert Lissy Abrahams discusses its rise - what it is, how to use it and why it can damage your relationships.  

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To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to manage the mental load before you burn out...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.

For more on Lissy’s new online course Fight Less, Love More see here. You can find Lissy’s book Relationship Reset here, see her website here or follow her on Instagram @lissy.abrahams.

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