This episode unpacks the fear of intimacy—why closeness can feel good yet terrifying at the same time. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren explore how fear of intimacy shows up in subtle and obvious ways, from ghosting and over-picking flaws to struggling with vulnerability in relationships. They also highlight how childhood experiences, trauma, and personal wiring sh ... Show More
Yesterday
If I Have To Ask, It Doesn't Count
Why does it feel so disappointing to ask for what you want? In this episode, we unpack the hidden belief that “if I have to ask, it doesn’t count” — and how that mindset turns simple needs (compliments, celebration, affection) into silent resentment. We explore the shame, fear of ... Show More
53m 34s
Feb 23
Why Everyone Thinks Their Partner Is a Narcissist
When someone says, “I think my partner is a narcissist,” they’re usually not chasing a diagnosis—they’re trying to make sense of a relationship that feels controlling, confusing, and painful. This episode slows it way down and compares narcissism with insecure attachment patterns ... Show More
53m 35s
Aug 2025
Stop Overthinking: How to Beat Anxiety in Dating
Anxiety has a sneaky way of showing up in our love lives . . . whether it’s overthinking a text or worrying about someone’s shifting energy. But what if you could stop anxiety before it takes over? In this episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen get personal as they unpack how anxi ... Show More
1h 23m
Nov 2025
How to Be Yourself: Authenticity in Relationships with Elizabeth Ferreira
In this very fun episode, Forrest and Elizabeth discuss how to get on the same team in a relationship. They explore how conditions of worth, masking, and developmental trauma can get in the way of showing up authentically, and how falling into common relationship roles can reinfo ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 2025
Unpacking Fawning, the Misunderstood Trauma Response with Dr. Ingrid Clayton
<p>We've all heard of fight, flight, and freeze, but what about the fourth F of trauma responses? It's called fawning and we have Dr. Ingrid Clayon join us to discuss what it looks like (leaning in even when you're uncomfortable, needing to please), why we fawn in childhood, rela ... Show More
1h 25m
Aug 2025
#983 - Gay Hendricks - Deeply Connected Relationships
Gay Hendricks is a psychologist, teacher, and an author renowned for his work on relationship transformation. Conscious loving is about more than just romance, it’s about clarity, commitment, and growth. With endless advice on the internet on how to optimize your love life, what ... Show More
1h 32m
Oct 2025
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
Jul 2025
Ep.452: Escaping the Prison of Fear | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress
Escaping the Prison of Fear | Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & StressFeeling trapped by fear? Discover how to break free from the emotional prison created by OCD, anxiety, and chronic stress. Matt Codde of Restored Minds explains why true recovery means more than symptom relief— ... Show More
12m 12s