How do you support loved ones during challenging times, such as mental health struggles, medical issues, grief, or addiction? Listen as our hosts explore recognizing signs of struggle, managing emotional reactions like fear or frustration, and offering effective support by combining curiosity, validation, and clear communication.
In this episode, Colter, Ca ... Show More
Oct 26
How to Identify & Heal From Toxic Abusive Relationships (TAR) with Dr. Jamie Star
Free 10 Day Couples Challenge Try Relationship Academy How do you distinguish between standard relational friction and a truly toxic, abusive environment? In this episode, Colter Bloxom and Cayla Bozovich sit down with Dr. Jamie Star, founder of the STAR Network, to unpack the cr ... Show More
55m 43s
Aug 2024
474. How to Support Adults Who Are Struggling
Whether it's your grown kids, siblings, parents, or friends, loving someone through their difficulties is never easy. I'm sharing my perspective on the roles we often fall into, the traps to avoid, and how to show up with love while still honoring your own well-being. If you've e ... Show More
36m 17s
Apr 2023
Exploring Codependency, with Sam
The feeling you have with someone is a feeling that they're often trying to discharge or not accept in themselves. Sam and Robin answer questions about helping your partner when they’re having problems with work, feeling codependent in romantic relationships, and how to use mindf ... Show More
36m 4s
Jul 2024
Depression and Self-Care, Accepting Love, and Building Stronger Relationships: July Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest open the mailbag and answer questions focused on strengthening our relationships. They explore how we can support friends and loved ones who are experiencing depression while also caring for ourselves, managing different levels of capacity within a relationsh ... Show More
1h 12m
Jan 2021
Obsessive, Compulsive, & in Love
Today's episode is all about the need to talk things through with friends and family, and how that can lead to crucial help and healing. Whether it's compulsive behavior that requires professional guidance, or a distinctly The Office-esque love triangle that should be nipped in t ... Show More
47m 50s
Feb 2021
A Love Triangle With My Sister
From a sticky situation with a sibling to a positively awful situation with an extended family member, today's episode is all about confronting problems head-on and seeking out whatever help is necessary to get through truly tough times.
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54m 6s