Feb 27

Ep 270: Dealing with Overwhelm + Calming Self

A lot of people right now are feeling overwhelmed. Emotionally, and in a focus sense. This can make you feel like you cannot find internal refuge: that there’s no way to refresh a positive attitude because worries occupy too much space. Thankfully, we have neuroplasticity. We can ... Show More

36m 59s

Feb 13

Ep 269: Soothing the Pit of Anxiety: Working through catastrophizing

That state of obsession with a worry. The spins, as I call it—where your brain comes back again and again, telling long elaborate stories about a made-up, not good future. This is your body on worry: sick, tense, and a bit dead in that a part of you is not in the present. Regardl ... Show More

1h 5m

Jan 30

Ep 268: Prompting Life - You are what you believe

This is about coming from intentionality versus the myopia of fear. It’s about the power of what we say to ourselves to expect. What we intend creates reality. The first thing I wanted to describe to you is the power of having a clear intention when you walk into any sphere – for ... Show More

46m 35s

Oct 2024

481: Healing Codependency In Relationships

Codependency can feel difficult to navigate whether it's you or your partner displaying codependent behaviors. Listen to today's show for valuable tips and insights into dealing with the difficult emotions codependency can cause and start learning how to heal today! In this episo ... Show More

40m 51s

Aug 2025

Ep 305 Are You In the Right Relationship? And How Can You Know If There's Hope?

<h2 data-start="107" data-end="169">Is Your Relationship Supporting You… or Holding You Back?</h2> <p data-start="171" data-end="324">Have you ever asked yourself if you're in the right relationship — one that truly supports your growth, or one that leaves you carrying all the we ... Show More

33m 1s

Jul 2024

STOP Taking Everything so Personally: Codependency Recovery

Are you easily bothered or upset when others don't speak to you or treat you the way you expect them to? There is a fine line between fair expectation and the unfair expectations of someone struggling with codependency issues. In this episode, Breakthrough Life Coach and Award Wi ... Show More

27m 30s

Aug 2024

409 SelfWork: When Emotional Distancing and Detachment Are Healthy

Today’s we’re going to focus on emotional detachment and distancing. I'll explain what it is and when it's healthy - and maybe even necessary - to do just that. I'm also going to bring forward a harsh criticism of a blogpost on unconditional love that I wrote years ago, after hav ... Show More

24m 59s

Jul 2025

469: Overcoming Codependent Habits

<p dir="ltr">Today, I'm talking about one of my absolute favorite topics…codependency. I've lived this, I've healed from it, and today I'm sharing my personal story of what that journey looked like for me. </p> <p dir="ltr">This conversation was inspired by a thoughtful question ... Show More

26m 33s

Dec 2024

Anxious and Avoidant in Relationship: The Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic

We all have different needs for closeness and distance, for intimacy and independence. You might have heard terms like anxious or avoidant attachment to describe this, and these tendencies can create challenges - particularly when people with different needs try to relate to each ... Show More

1h 21m

Dec 2024

Terri Cole: Stop Trying to Fix Everyone. Signs You’re a High-Functioning Codependent and How to Break the Cycle

What does it really mean to help someone, and where do we draw the line? In this episode of A Really Good Cry, I sit down with the incredible Terri Cole, a psychotherapist whose own life experiences offer a profound look into the world of high-functioning codependency. Terri shar ... Show More

1h 16m

Feb 2025

The Signs You're Dealing with a Narcissist: Dr. Ramani

Today, Jillian speaks with renowned narcissism expert Dr. Ramani to unpack the true meaning of narcissistic relationships and why the term is often misused. They explore the red flags, the psychological toll of these relationships, and why leaving can feel impossible. Dr. Ramani ... Show More

1h 7m

Apr 2022

Ep 112 How Narcissistic Relationships Affect Permanent Weight Loss

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You might not notice it, or maybe you do; you just don't want to face the reality that you are in a relationship with a narcissist.</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">And what's so disheartening is that they could be your family member, a f ... Show More

27m 4s

Oct 2025

Are You in a TOXIC Relationship with Yourself? | Ep 307

When we think of toxic relationships, we usually think about other people. But here’s the question I want to ask you today: Are you in a toxic relationship with yourself?Because if you’re constantly criticising yourself, ignoring your needs, and treating your body like an enemy… ... Show More

14m 3s

Ep 256: Caregiver Relationships: Setting...