Four renowned experts unpack why we stay in toxic relationships and reveal the hidden psychological patterns that keep us stuck in cycles of emotional dependency. Bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert shares her journey from love addiction to emotional sobriety, discovering how finding a higher power led to deeper self-acceptance. Psychologist Dr. Guy Winch r ... Show More
Nov 19
Former Secret Service Agent Reveals How to Read Anyone
<p>Former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras spent over 12 years protecting Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton while mastering the art of reading people under life or death pressure. Her insight into human behavior goes beyond what most of us will ever need, but the principles ... Show More
1h 6m
Feb 2025
The Hidden Relationship Trap: How Negative Narratives Sabotage Love with Jillian Turecki
In this episode, Jillian Turecki delves into relationships, the hidden relationship trap, and how negative narratives sabotage love. Jillian emphasizes the internal battle we face between positive and negative thoughts, likening our minds to battlefields. She highlights the impor ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 10
Why Smart Women Stay in Toxic Relationships (And Ignore the Red Flags) | Dr. Anna Machin
Craving love can connect us—or leave us vulnerable to harm we never saw coming. In this episode, I (Lisa Bilyeu) sit down with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Anna Machin to peel back the science behind why we’re drawn to love, why it can blind us to red flags, and how manipulato ... Show More
55m 11s
Apr 2024
139. [Relationships Series Part 2] Why HSPs Find Themselves In Toxic Relationships
In this episode, part 2 of a 6 part relationship series, we dive into the "insecure self-doubter" relationship archetype, particularly focusing on how low self-worth and insecurity can lead to an unhealthy relationship. I also share my personal experience to illustrate exactly ho ... Show More
23m 6s
Mar 2025
The 3 Key Ingredients For A Thriving Relationship, Practical Strategies To Manage Conflict & How To Build Deeper Relationships with Yung Pueblo #531
How much of your relationship tension comes from expectations that were never communicated? And what if changing the way you handle conflict could completely transform them?
While we often dedicate countless hours to our careers, many of us never devote time to the basics of em ... Show More
1h 56m
Oct 20
Quinlan Walther: Stop Chasing Love Just Because You’re Lonely! (Do THIS to Attract the RIGHT Relationship)
Have you ever stayed in a relationship just to avoid being alone? Did staying make you feel better or worse over time? Today, Jay sits down with writer and relationship coach Quinlan Walther to explore what it truly means to build healthy, lasting relationships. Quinlan, known fo ... Show More
1h 28m
Oct 5
218. 10 hard TRUTHS about healthy relationships that will help you GROW 🤍 lessons in secure, REAL love 🙏🏼
Thank you Bumble for sponsoring today's video ✨ One point of clarification on our Bumble segment today: On Bumble, all new members in the US are required to verify their phone number and photo. As part of our commitment to a safer, more trusted community, photo verification will ... Show More
45m 19s
Sep 2024
Nicole LePera: How to Break the Cycle of Trauma Bonds & Stop Toxic Relationship Habits
<p>What are your emotional needs?</p> <p>How do you communicate them clearly?</p> <p>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 ... Show More
1h 16m
Apr 2025
Jillian Turecki: 9 Truths About Love That Hurt — and Heal
Why do we stay in the wrong relationships? Is it fear, habit, or the belief that love is supposed to be difficult? In this episode of A Really Good Cry, I sit down with relationship coach Jillian Turecki for an honest, insightful conversation about why we get stuck in unhealthy r ... Show More
1h 6m