logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2018
52m 9s

174: Rejection In Romantic Relationships

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
About this episode
We’ve all felt rejected and down in the dumps. It sucks. I mean it really sucks. But there’s hope! Maybe you’re dating and can’t seem to find the right partner, or you’re in a relationship and feel rejected every time your partner turns you down for sex. Feelings of rejection are human and normal! We’re here to help you navigate these dark and stormy feeling ... Show More
Up next
Jun 1
Anger in Relationships
Anger can feel disruptive in relationships, but it often shows up for a reason: it signals that something important feels blocked, unfair, or violated. In this episode, we explore how anger can either push partners into blame, shutdown, and disconnection, or help clarify needs, v ... Show More
59m 21s
May 28
‘You Can’t Do This’ Is NOT A Boundary
If there is one thing to know about boundaries, it is that a boundary is not about what you need somebody else to do. It is about what you are going to do in response to somebody else’s behavior. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren discuss boundaries from a psychotherapeutic lens and give ... Show More
43m 29s
May 25
Withdrawers: When Keeping the Peace Backfires
In this episode, the crew dives into the “withdrawer” role in relationships and how rigid, all-or-nothing responses can quietly create disconnection. They unpack why withdrawers often appease, shut down, or avoid conflict altogether — not because they don’t care, but because disa ... Show More
55m 43s
Recommended Episodes
May 2024
Episode 297: How To Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind
<p>A lot of the relationship advice littering every corner of the internet tries to distill love into a simple set of “rules.&#8221; It&#8217;d be nice if things were that easy, but they aren&#8217;t! It&#8217;s time to ditch the so-called “rules” of relationships because they mi ... Show More
29m 34s
May 2022
LOVE EXPERT Reveals Why People CAN’T FIND LOVE & How To FIX THAT! | Spirit
Meeting someone new that gives you all the right feels is tough. Once you’ve met that someone and that new relationship energy has you drunk in love and intoxicated with hormones, you blink and a year or two have passed and now you’re sobering up… uh oh!How do you make relationsh ... Show More
55m 47s
Jan 2023
Episode 158: Dating with Depression – Relationships and Mental Health
<p>Relationships are hard. But they can be especially hard when you or a partner are dealing with depression. In this episode, we&#8217;re going to explore how mental health issues like depression can pose unique relationship challenges, but also consider practical tips and tools ... Show More
32m 43s
Feb 2024
61. Hater Hour: How to Survive Your Anxiety + WHATADO One-Sided Friendships
<p>In a solo recording, Caroline opens up about the big thing she has been avoiding talking about on the podcast - including the tips and tools for surviving the worst of your anxiety. </p> <p>She also responds to a listener WHATADO about what to do when you find yourself stuck i ... Show More
1h 5m