logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2025
39m 33s

Why reassurance seeking is not free (and...

NATALIE KENNEDY
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Aug 21
Overcoming sex anxiety with Shayna Hiller Revisit
If you've ever experienced dread around making love due to the "ick," pain, anxiety, shame, or being too tired, this episode is for you! I'm excited to introduce a dear friend and mentor of mine, Shayna Hiller, who is a trained Tao Tantric Priestess, Integrative Nutrition Coach, ... Show More
1h 21m
Jul 1
You don't need to convince yourself to stay
Do you feel like there's a lot of mental gymnastics to relationship anxiety work? Does this feel overly complicated? Let's take a step back from the details and acknowledge the bigger picture. The work here is to develop faith and trust in yourself. You can't think your way out o ... Show More
10m 51s
Jun 22
Don't lower your expectations, drop them entirely!
Is it possible to be with one person for life and still feel something deep and warm between you? I'm sharing stories and wisdom from a 43‑year warm, loving marriage. Are you stressed by wanting things in your relationship to be equal and fair? What if doing more at home or in th ... Show More
39m 46s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2025
Why You Think Its Your Fault in the Relationship (even when its not)
<p>Still Needing Constant Reassurance in Your Relationship? Here’s Why 👀 . This episode is for the anxious girlies who look like they have it all together … but on the inside, you’re checking the vibes like it’s your full-time job.</p> <p>We’re talking:</p> <p>✨ Why your brain c ... Show More
18m 1s
Jun 2025
How To Stop Needing Constant Reassurance
<p>This episode is for the anxious girlies who look like they have it all together (you’ve got degrees, deadlines, and the job)… but on the inside, you’re checking the relationship vibes like it’s your full-time job.</p> <p>We’re talking:</p> <p>✨ Why your brain craves constant r ... Show More
21m 18s
Sep 2021
How To Stop Needing So Much Reassurance From Your Partner
Do you feel as though you constantly need validation, reassurance or connection with your partner? If so, this episode is for you! Learn where you learned these ways of relating, how it plays out in your relationships and steps to becoming more secure! ——— Free Attachment Style ... Show More
16 m
Nov 2022
How to Stop Rushing + Obsessing Over Your Relationships
Have you ever found yourself obsessing, spiraling, and rushing your relationships? Maybe you've spent way to much time overanalyzing his texts, stalking his social media, or giving a guy way to much mental real estate. In today's episode, I'm going to help you reclaim your inner ... Show More
15m 22s
May 2024
#71 - Trusting Your Intuition in Your First Serious Relationship w/ my client
tail spinning
51m 57s
Oct 2025
3 Mistakes You're Making That Make You Second Guess a Secure Relationship
<p>If you're in a healthy relationship but your brain won't stop spiraling... this episode is going to hit home. In this week’s episode I’m breaking down the 3 mistakes that keep high-achieving, anxious girlies stuck in the cycle of second-guessing even the most loyal and consist ... Show More
24m 58s
Nov 2023
EP 428: Stop Needing So Much Reassurance in Relationships with Michele
<p dir="ltr">This coaching call is about getting out of the loop of needing reassurance. Today's caller, Michele, does not feel safe in relationships and asks her partner for constant reassurance. If you have jealousy, worry, or anxiety in relationships or situations, you will fi ... Show More
32m 47s
May 2025
Reminders For When You Have Your Anxious Attachment Triggered
<p>Ever find yourself refreshing your texts like your life depends on it? Or spending 10 hours doing two hours of work because your brain won’t stop obsessing over that thing you said? Yep. This one’s for you, bb!</p> <p>In this episode, I’m giving you powerful (and surprisingly ... Show More
24m 34s
Jan 2023
EP 241 - Anxiety Recovery: Assurance vs Reassurance And Why It Matters
When dealing with an anxiety disorder we often talk about why excessive reassurance seeking is counterproductive and can make things worse. But why is this? And is there any time where seeking assurance is OK? Let's answer these two questions, and look at ways to start breaking t ... Show More
24m 45s
Feb 2024
Demystifying Reassurance Seeking: A Deep Dive into OCD Compulsions
Book your free session directly, visit: <a href='http://www.robertjamescoaching.com/contact'>www.robertjamescoaching.com</a>   <p>Welcome to Episode 367 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of reassurance seeking, a common compulsion in Obsessive-Co ... Show More
19m 17s