Well, this story is kinda crazy. And what's even crazier? Sometimes we keep bad behavior hidden, secret, and behind closed doors, and it's only when we start to talk about it that we can finally admit that IT WAS NOT OKAY.
This week, Louise shares a wild story about her ex and *THAT* thing he did in Marbella. She explores why we accept bad behavior, why we ... Show More
Yesterday
220 - The Silent (But Functional) Freeze Behind Type A Women
High-achieving, Type A women often look like they’re “holding it all together.” But beneath the Pilates classes, iced coffees, stacks of online shopping, school runs and packed Google Calendars, many of us are silently stuck in functional freeze. This isn’t depression in the way ... Show More
1 h
Aug 13
218 - Men have Father Wounds too ft. Joe Sheehey
No one is talking about men and their father wounds, so of course I’m going to. In this raw, real and powerful AF episode, I sit down with Joseph Sheehey, founder of Cured Nutrition and former NASA engineer, to unpack the deep emotional wounds men carry, often silently which, une ... Show More
54m 7s
Oct 2024
401: It Ends With Us: Monica’s Unfiltered Breakdown of THE Movie & Book of the Year
Red Flags in Relationships, the Complexity of Abuse, and the Path to Healing
**Content Warning:** This episode discusses themes of domestic abuse and violence, which may be distressing for some listeners. We encourage you to prioritize your well-being and take care while listenin ... Show More
49m 49s
Aug 2024
The Gulf Between Your Internal Life And How The World Sees You | Anna Marie Tendler
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers --- Lessons learned from the psychiatric hospital We’ve got a fascinating and very personal discussion today about the often very painful gap between the way you ... Show More
1h 4m
Dec 2024
How to Love a Battered Woman w/ Nia Renee | Episode 190
Today, we have an incredible guest joining us, my girl Nia Renee! She’s not just a powerhouse; she’s the creator of “How to Love a Battered Woman,” a relationship coach, motivational speaker, author, and so much more.Now, y’all already know I love to start things off by letting m ... Show More
46m 9s
Mar 2024
How to Speak Up, Leave the Toxic Relationship, and Actually Save Yourself | Najwa Zebian PT 2
Welcome back to part 2 of this aaaaamazing conversation with my homie Najwa Zebian, the QUEEN of healing and embracing change.And if you thought part 1 of this convo was powerful, get ready cause we’re going even deeper into understanding WHY choosing to leave a toxic guy is SO C ... Show More
57m 48s
May 12
If It’s Hysterical, It’s Historical: The Liberating Power of Understanding Your Past | Dr. Orna Guralnik
On psychoanalysis, which we haven’t talked about much on this show. Dr. Orna Guralnik is a psychoanalyst and writer. Her writing centers on the intersection of psychoanalysis, dissociation, and cultural studies. She has completed the filming of several seasons of the docu-series ... Show More
1h 11m
May 28
298: Dating After Divorce, Addiction, and Choosing the Right Love w/ Laurie Woolever
In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Matthew sits down with Laurie Woolever—author of Care and Feeding: A Memoir—to explore the journey of reclaiming one’s voice after years of living in the shadow of larger-than-life figures like Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali. Top ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2024
#386: The Truth About Heartbreak with Sahara Rose
In this episode, I welcome back Sahara Rose for a heartfelt and transformative conversation. Sahara bravely shares her emotional journey through divorce and betrayal, diving into themes of resilience, self-discovery, and healing. We discuss the powerful process of confronting hea ... Show More
1h 10m