Dive into how often people use indirect or protective strategies—like assuming or demanding—when trying to get their relational needs met, and why making needs explicit through vulnerability is both challenging and essential. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren emphasize that even though vulnerable communication is uncomfortable and risky, it’s the most effective way ... Show More
Feb 2025
Ep. 239: My Unfiltered Opinions on Marriage, Dating, and Love
Mary shares her candid thoughts on modern dating, relationships, marriage and how to approach romantic love with self-love. From the age-old debate about who should pay for the first date to the importance of embodying the qualities you seek in a partner, this episode is filled w ... Show More
37m 25s
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
Aug 2016
What The Hell Is "Monogamish"?
***Warning. Explicit content*** Do we need to re-think monogamous relationships? In a world of monogamy, polyamory, open relationships and swinging, we look at the case for being "monogamish". This week’s listener question is a ballsy one: what's best practise for tickling testic ... Show More
35m 58s
Sep 19
Sex Talk Got Me Fired (w/ Rachel Bilson)
Actress Rachel Bilson (The O.C., Broad Ideas) once lost a job over something she said on a podcast. She tells Nicole what that was like, current cancel culture, and why “free speech” doesn’t always apply to everyone. Rachel shares some of her wildest dating stories, from terrible ... Show More
47m 24s
Aug 27
A Girl-Chat Special: The Summer I Turned Pretty
In this week’s episode, Tay is joined by Keaton Milburn, Natasha Bure, and Sheila Mohebpour for a girl-chat special all about The Summer I Turned Pretty! They dive into the ultimate debate of Team Jeremiah vs. Team Conrad, share their favorite and least favorite moments from the ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 8
People Pleasing and the Fawn Response with Meg Josephson
Forrest and therapist Meg Josephson explore the fawn response, a survival strategy where safety is sought by pleasing other people. They discuss how fawning can start as self-protection in childhood, but later morph into overthinking, hypervigilance, and self-abandonment. Meg sha ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 20
406: The Psychology of Fame, Codependency and Reclaiming Your Life with Terri Cole
Terri Cole is a therapist, author and former high-powered talent agent. From navigating the high-glam world of modeling agencies to helping A-listers through rehab, Terri's journey from powerhouse talent agent to renowned psychotherapist is anything but ordinary. In this episode, ... Show More
55m 41s