Empathy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a skillset, and in this episode, we break down its secret language. From how to stop jumping to advice-giving to what true emotional presence really looks like, we explore the four essential attributes of empathy. If you’ve ever wondered why your support sometimes falls flat—or how to help your partner feel more understood—t ... Show More
Jun 11
Emotional Regulation and Why It’s Important In Relationships: Part 2
In part two of our Emotional Regulation series, we’re talking all about co-regulation — how to regulate with your partner, friend, or someone you trust.While some people naturally want closeness and support when they’re overwhelmed, others need space before they’re ready to conne ... Show More
47m 57s
Jun 8
Connection vs Safety
In this episode, we talk about how couples can use simple “scales” to better understand each other’s energy, desire, and capacity. Instead of assuming what your partner means when they seem tired, anxious, disconnected, or resistant, naming where you are can turn confusion into c ... Show More
53m 17s
Jun 4
Emotional Regulation and Why It’s Important In Relationships: Part 1
Today we are discussing what it really means to regulate. You know that feeling when you are suddenly not quite in control of yourself? Maybe your body gets tense, your thoughts start moving fast, your tone shifts, or you feel like you might say or do something you would not norm ... Show More
50m 7s
Apr 2024
The Genius of Empathy: Unlocking Its Power & Protecting Against Over-Giving with Dr. Judith Orloff
In this enlightening episode of The HEAL Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Judith Orloff, a renowned psychiatrist, New York Times bestselling author, and an empath who has been called the "godmother of the empath movement." Dr. Orloff and I delve into the profound powers of empathy, d ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2025
Brené and Adam Grant on Empathy vs. Enmeshment
In the fourth episode of a special “Dare to Lead” series with Adam Grant, Brené and Adam explore the attack on empathy, the difference between cognitive empathy and affective empathy, and what separates empathy from enmeshment. Brené shares a personal story that led to a breakthr ... Show More
32m 19s
Jan 2025
How to Handle Difficult People: Stoic Strategies, Empathy vs. Compassion, and Communication Techniques
Some people are genuinely hard to deal with: the high-conflict ones, the boundary-trampling ones, the family member you cannot just walk away from. This episode is a practical toolkit for those relationships, pulling from Stoic philosophy and modern psychology.I get into the care ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 2023
Embracing Vulnerability: Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies for Mental Health and Healing
In this episode, Allison is joined by her partner Clay for an honest and introspective conversation about mental well-being, facing insecurities, cultivating more self-awareness and removing the masks we wear to the outer world. We are still very much navigating this territory bu ... Show More
1h 26m
Apr 2025
Self-Concept: The Secret to Changing WHO You Are
Forrest and Dr. Rick explore how self-concept, the invisible architecture of who we are, shapes our lives. They discuss how identity can become a cage, the unconscious beliefs we have about who we are, and how loosening those beliefs might be the key to lasting change. Forrest an ... Show More
1h 7m