Need Help With Breaking Dating/Relationship Patterns? Learn to see if the Soulmate program is right for you by booking a free breakthrough call here. "We tell ourselves that we're doing this for them when it's actually to relieve ourselves of our own guilt of our own discomfort." Do you ever feel responsible when other people struggle and always feel the n ... Show More
Oct 3
Special Opportunity ✨ 6-Week Beta Group (Only until Tuesday)
This is your sign!! Besties, I've been so busy dealing with the media attention after publishing my paper, but I haven't had time to "advertise" the beta group properly. It really means a lot, and it's a ridiculously great opportunity for anyone who wants to try inner child heali ... Show More
14 m
Sep 21
193: Why You Feel Unseen, Unheard, Misunderstood.
The answer lies in your "inner world": The part of your reality that exists inside you, that the adults raising you did not fully explore, get curious about, or truly get to know on a deeper emotional level. This episode takes you through the entire concept, and how to heal and a ... Show More
20m 45s
Jun 2025
Why You Don’t Have to Fix Everyone (and Why That’s a Trauma Pattern)
You want to help. It feels noble - maybe even necessary. You’re the one who jumps in, figures it out, and holds it all together. And when someone you love is struggling? You can feel the pull in your chest, like you’re supposed to do something. But here’s the hard truth: sometime ... Show More
13m 11s
Oct 2025
A Little Happier: A Story from Real Life: Sometimes, We Help Best by Hanging Back
Sometimes, helping can hurt. When people are struggling, our impulse is to try to pull them back on their feet, when what they really need is for someone to sit beside them and ask, "What do you need? What can I do?" Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's websit ... Show More
4m 9s
Sep 2025
They’ve Stopped Trying? Don’t Chase Do THIS Instead!
Do you ever feel like you’re giving too much in your relationships? In this week’s episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen tackle the exhausting cycle of overgiving and people-pleasing in love. You’ll discover why so many people feel the need to be “perfect” to keep someone around, ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2015
You're Not Good For Me | How to Identify and Separate From Toxic Relationships - 059
Do you have any friends who always seem to be surrounded by drama? Sure, we've all encountered people like that. Well, unfortunately, it can be easy to get caught up playing the role of hero or protector - always trying to save them because it makes us feel good. In today's episo ... Show More
30m 11s