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May 2024
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S2 Ep28: Childhood Trauma to Bad Dates: ...

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About this episode
Did you know that you might be attracting crappy people because of your childhood trauma? How about that gender, birth order, & trauma of any kind affects your dating now? Dr. Ellen Honsa, a licensed psychologist and the brilliant mind behind Priority Mental Health is here to help us delve deep into the ways our early experiences shape our dating dynamics today.

Dr. Honsa sheds light on the intricate connections between childhood traumas and adult relationship patterns - how past wounds can linger in our lives, affecting our self-esteem, mood, sleep, and physical health. Ever wondered why you react strongly to little  actions by your partner? Dr. Honsa speaks to the concept of triggers and offers effective communication strategies for navigating relationship challenges.
Whether you're grappling with feelings of guilt from a distant parent-child relationship or questioning your dating patterns, this episode will resonate with you! Let’s foster better relationships and reactions - SLAY!

My "Call Syd" segment this week  tackles a listener's dilemma of a fiancé’s infidelity + the guilt we carry when our parent is distant - Dr. Ellen offers empathetic guidance and a fresh perspective.
THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE WELL SAID CREW ❤️I hope you love this week’s episode!

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