Danielle Farage joins us to share her experience leaving both a toxic relationship and a toxic work environment. We hear how all-consuming these situations were, how they dimmed her light, and why she felt trapped in them for so long. She shares how she realized she wasn’t in healthy situations and how she came to terms with walking away from both. We discus ... Show More
Yesterday
Am I Settling or Just Being Realistic?
In this solo episode, I get vulnerable about a big life change I’m going through and what it’s teaching me about growth, and timing. I break down two listener scenarios: one from someone in a long-term relationship wondering if they’re settling because the spark feels missing, an ... Show More
47m 2s
Oct 6
Flying to Italy & a Listener’s Emotional Cheating Confession
Live from Italy, Jake and I are recapping the Jewish holidays, what stuck with us from the rabbi’s sermon, and what it was like hosting a holiday for the first time. We’re sharing the highs and lows from our travel day to Puglia, including our very first business class flight and ... Show More
39m 14s
Sep 2024
233. Surviving a toxic workplace
Work makes up a large component of our lives. It's estimated that 1/3 of our waking lives will be spent working, so when that environment is toxic or harmful, it takes it's toll. Especially in our 20s, a toxic workplace can be quite a negative, formative experience and leave us w ... Show More
45m 2s
Oct 2024
#423 How to Handle Toxic Friends, with Dr. Marisa Franco
Ever feel like your friendship is taking more out of you than it gives? If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a relationship that feels draining, toxic, or just plain bad, you’re in the right place. In this episode of Love, Happiness & Success, I’m sitting down with Dr. Marisa F ... Show More
46m 1s
Mar 2025
Divorce Detox: Healing, Letting Go & Starting Fresh
Back by popular demand, relationship expert Laurie Gerber joins me to unpack one of life’s toughest transitions: divorce. How do you know when it’s truly time to walk away? And if you do, how can you navigate the emotional detox needed to heal and move forward? In this episode, w ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2023
Ewa Błaszczak: Heal Your Burnout by Detoxing Your Communication
Ewa Błaszczak is a mentor for leaders and teams, an author, professional speaker, and coaching mentor to host Cait Donovan. Recently she wrote a book in Polish that began as a TED talk about the toxicity of sarcasm and developed into a deep dive on how to detoxify communication. ... Show More
55m 29s
Mar 2025
Six Steps to Deal with Toxic People
Ever feel like someone in your life just drains the energy right out of you? In this episode, I’m breaking down six powerful steps to deal with toxic people—whether it’s a coworker, friend, or even family member. You’ll learn exactly how to identify them, set boundaries, and even ... Show More
17m 56s
Sep 2024
Nicole LePera: How to Break the Cycle of Trauma Bonds & Stop Toxic Relationship Habits
What are your emotional needs? How do you communicate them clearly? Today, Jay welcomes back Dr. Nicole LePera, a holistic psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of the SelfHealers Circle, a global community for self-healing. She is the author of the New York Times bestse ... Show More
1h 16m
Jan 2025
Overcoming Fears of Abandonment, with Dora
Dora, Robin, and Headspace therapist Samantha answer questions about how to support someone going through a dark period while protecting yourself, and what to do when you’re afraid of being abandoned in a relationship. We also have an email from a listener who shares another appr ... Show More
38m 45s