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In this episode, I sit down with Dr Sarah Woodhouse, author of Youâre Not Broken: Break Free from Trauma and Reclaim Your Life, to explore the profound impact trauma has on our daily lives, relationships, and self-perception. Sarah dives deep into the world of childhood trauma, explaining how unresolved wounds from our early years continue to shape our adult relationships and influence how we connect with others.
What you'll learn:
Why unresolved childhood trauma continues to affect your adult relationships and self-perception. Strategies for managing triggers and how vulnerable conversations with your partner can promote healing. The power of post-traumatic growth and how to shift your mindset to reclaim your life after trauma. How to identify and transform limiting beliefs that arise during the healing process. Key tools and practices to help you heal from trauma and build healthier, more secure relationships.Whether youâre starting your healing journey, struggling to understand the deeper impact of trauma, or seeking tools to reclaim your life, this episode offers transformative insights. Join us as we uncover practical ways to heal, grow, and move forward toward a healthier, more fulfilled version of yourself.
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In this episode, I sit down with Imani from Imani In Touch to explore the transformative journey of healing from codependency and people-pleasing, and how these patterns impact our relationships. Imani shares her personal story of growth, detailing the pivotal moments that led her from a tumultuous relationship to becoming a guide for others on their path to love and self-discovery.
What you'll learn:
The importance of knowing yourself, setting intentional boundaries, and how to build healthy connections by embracing vulnerability and authenticity. Strategies for breaking free from unhealthy relational patterns and developing a stronger sense of self-worth. The importance of intentionality in relationships and how to maintain intimacy and connection amidst a busy life. Practical advice on how to recognise and attract a partner who aligns with your values, and how to build a relationship based on mutual respect and love.Whether you're looking to break free from past relationship patterns, or seeking to deepen your current connection, this episode offers profound insights and actionable steps for creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Join me as we uncover how embracing our true selves and being intentional in love can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections.
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In this solo episode I unpack the compelling reasons behind why we are subconsciously drawn to certain types of partners, highlighting how these choices are attempts by our unconscious mind to heal childhood wounds through our romantic relationships. We explore the theory that our partners are not just companions but reflections of our earliest experiences of love and care, pushing us toward unresolved issues from our past.
What you'll learn:
The foundational principles of Imago Therapy and how it explains our attraction to familiar traits in partners, whether beneficial or detrimental. Strategies for recognising and interrupting unhealthy relational patterns that stem from our childhood experiences. How understanding your 'Imago match' can illuminate the reasons behind passionate yet tumultuous relationships, and how a calmer relationship might indicate a lesser degree of these unconscious matches. Practical steps for using your relationship as a tool for personal growth and healing, transforming conflicts into opportunities to heal childhood wounds. How to build healthier and more fulfilling relationships by engaging in conscious communication and mutual healing with your partner.Whether you're curious about why you're attracted to certain types of people, looking to break cycles of challenging relationships, or simply interested in how to use your relationship for personal growth and healing, this episode provides deep insights and actionable advice. Join me as we delve into how our deepest connections can serve as mirrors to our past and gateways to our emotional healing.
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In this episode, we chat with Dené Logan, the trailblazing author behind "Sovereign Love: A Guide to Healing Relationships by Reclaiming the Masculine and Feminine Within." Dené dismantles the romanticised but restrictive notions of belonging and ownership that often underline our relationships, offering a fresh, liberating perspective on love. She delves into how understanding and integrating the masculine and feminine energies within ourselves can transform relational dynamics, leading us away from codependent behaviours towards a balanced, interdependent connection.
Our enlightening conversation covers a range of topics, from the deep-seated impacts of patriarchal culture on our relationship roles to DenĂ©âs strategies for integrating masculine and feminine energies to nurture healthier, more authentic connections. DenĂ© discusses the importance of individual healing, the journey towards self-sovereignty, and how confronting societal and cultural narratives can reshape our approach to relationships.
What you'll learn:
The core concepts of masculine and feminine energies and their pivotal roles in resolving the unspoken gender conflicts within relationships.
How shifting from codependent to interdependent relationships promotes a healthier, more balanced partnership.
Practical steps for integrating this new understanding into everyday life to enhance self-awareness, communication, and emotional connection.
Insights into how to challenge and reform the cultural narratives that shape our expectations and behaviours in relationships.
Whether you're navigating the complexities of modern love, seeking to deepen your current relationship, or looking to heal from past wounds, this episode with Dené Logan offers transformative insights and practical guidance for supporting a more authentic and satisfying connection.
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In this episode, we explore attachment styles with Thais Gibson, an acclaimed author and the creator of Integrated Attachment Theoryâą. Thais delves into how understanding our attachment stylesâpatterns established in early childhood that influence how we relate in relationshipsâcan lead to transformative personal growth and healthier, more fulfilling connections.
From the anxious to the avoidant, Thais breaks down the common behaviours associated with each style and offers strategies for evolving towards secure attachments. We also discuss the dynamic interplay of different styles in relationships and how this knowledge can resolve conflicts and enhance communication.
What you'll learn:
The fundamentals of Integrated Attachment Theoryâą and how it expands upon traditional attachment concepts. Insights into the developmental origins of various attachment styles and their impact on adult relationships. Effective strategies to transition towards a secure attachment style for personal and relational health. Practical advice for couples facing challenges due to opposing attachment styles. Ways in which parents can apply attachment theory to strengthen bonds with their children.Whether you're looking to deepen your current relationship, mend bridges with loved ones, or simply understand yourself better, this episode with Thais Gibson is for you.
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In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of questions with Topaz Adizes, the creative mind behind the influential project {THE AND} and author of the compelling book, "12 Questions for Love." Topaz discusses how the right questions can open up pathways to deeper intimacy and understanding in relationships. We explore the surprising lessons about human connections he's uncovered through his work, and the profound impact of asking more meaningful questions rather than seeking direct answering .
Whether you're looking to strengthen a relationship, foster greater intimacy, or simply understand the dynamics of human interaction more deeply, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice. Topaz provides clarity on how thought-provoking questions can reveal underlying emotions and bring partners closer together.
What you'll learn:
The importance of framing better questions to enhance relationship intimacy. Examples of powerful questions from Topaz's book that encourage deeper connections. Transformational stories that illustrate the impact of using these questions in real scenarios. Practical tips for creating a safe space for honest and deep conversations.FOLLOW:
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In this episode, we delve into the world of anxious attachment with Jessica Baum, renowned therapist and author of the transformative book, Anxiously Attached. In our conversation, Jessica explains what anxious attachment is, how it forms, and its effects on relationships. We also explore the dynamics of anxious-avoidant partnerships and discuss practical strategies for managing insecurities and building healthier, more secure connections.
Whether you're new to the concept of attachment styles or seeking to deepen your understanding and heal from anxious attachment, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Jessica provides clarity on why we act the way we do in relationships and how we can start the journey toward healing and secure attachment.
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The definition and characteristics of anxious attachment. How early childhood experiences shape attachment styles. The impact of anxious attachment on relationship dynamics. Strategies to identify and manage anxiously attached behaviours. Techniques for self-soothing and handling fears of abandonment. Insights into the anxious-avoidant relationship dynamic and how to navigate it.FOLLOW:
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Welcome back to the first episode of 2024 on Love Uncensored! Today, we're thrilled to have the legendary John Gray with us, a world-renowned relationship expert and best-selling author, AKA the mind behind the phenomenal work "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venusâ. In this episode, we dive into the wisdom that has made this book a guiding light for so many. We also tackle the nitty-gritty of having your needs met in a relationship, keeping the spark alive, and maintaining a passionate sex life well into your 70s, in ways that are sure to surprise you. From attracting the right partner to building a relationship that stands the test of time, we're unpacking it all. Whether youâre single and looking for love or in a relationship and looking for ways to make it better, you wonât want to miss this episode.
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This week, Nicole brings a special year-end treat. In a reflective replay, she revisits 'The Impact of Self-Care on Relationships,' one of her favourite and most impactful episodes. Dive into the essential connection between nurturing yourself and cultivating healthy, meaningful relationships. With insights from the likes of the Holistic Psychologist, Gabor Maté, Kayla Barnes, and Andrew Huberman, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on why self-care is paramount in love. As we wrap up 2023, Nicole offers a timely reminder about the importance of setting boundaries, enhancing communication, and building strong emotional foundations. Whether you missed it the first time or are ready for a refreshing re-listen, this episode promises to resonate deeply as we step into 2024. Remember, self-care is not just a luxury; it's a necessity for thriving relationships.
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Back by popular demand, former Tinder date and best friend, Stefan Eustace Boleyn, returns to the podcast for another deep dive into the highs and lows of modern dating. Newly single, Stefan shares his raw and real perspective as they unpack his dating do's and don'ts, and his thoughts on everything from masculinity in todayâs world to navigating the murky waters of dating apps. Together, they tackle hot issues like who pays on dates, commitment in an age of endless choices, and how to balance the masculine and feminine energies in a partnership. Don't miss this unfiltered discussion where Stefan gets real about the evolving roles in relationships, debunks myths, and reflects on social media's impact on romance, all while exploring the elusive concept of 'the one that got away' and more.
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This week on the Love Uncensored Hotline we're back to tackling the complex world of dating. Wondering how to find love offline because you want a meet-cute tale for the grandkids rather than a swipe-right story? Weâve got you covered. Feeling worn out from treating dating apps like a nine-to-five but still ending up with zero prospects? Let's strategise a new approach. Are first dates your Achilles heel, with second dates seeming like a myth? Weâll dive into making memorable first impressions that lead to encores. Concerned about your lack of relationship and sexual experience becoming a roadblock to dating? Weâll discuss how to navigate this personal topic with confidence. If you're craving real talk about love and dating, or if you have your own dilemmas youâd like us to dissect, write in! Your question could be featured in the next episode of Love Uncensored Hotline. Join the conversationâno filters, just raw, honest advice.
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In a candid new solo episode, Nicole gets personal, recounting a visit to an integrative doctor that turned into an impromptu relationship check-up. Nicole dissects the societal pressures that often cloud our judgment in relationships and challenges the myth of a one-size-fits-all 'normal' love, offering an honest look at its seasonal nature. She delivers sharp insights on navigating relationship expectations and guides you in assessing whether you're with the right person or not. Curious about the three questions that shook Nicole's perspective? Join her as she unpacks these life and love-altering inquiries to do with attraction, passion, and emotional connection. If you've ever doubted the depth of your partnership, this episode is a must-listen.
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Join Nicole in this uncensored locker room chat with multi-hyphenate Bella Caroutas as they delve into the complex world of dating and relationships in your 20s. Together, they explore:
The importance of knowing when to walk away from a relationship and the courage it takes to do so Tips and real talk on getting over a broken heart and dealing with betrayal Navigating love bombing and ghosting, with solid advice on spotting it and handling it Getting into the nitty-gritty of money matters in dating like who picks up the tab and dealing with uneven walletsWhether you're in your 20s or just looking to understand the current dating scene better, this episode is a must-listen.
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Ever wondered âWhy didnât it work?â or âwhatâs next for me?â. In this solo episode, Nicole unveils the meaning behind the transformative journey of âThe Great Lessonâ and why the most intense chemistry is often intended to teach rather than last. Nicole explains that while âThe Great Lessonâ may not be the partner you grow old with, it is the relationship that will force you to grow into yourself. If you're grappling with letting go of a love that was meant to be a lesson, or if you're searching for the courage to embrace the love you have within, this episode will guide you through these complex emotional landscapes. It offers solace and strategies for those tough moments, all the while reaffirming an essential truth: the deepest, most important relationship you can nurture is the one with yourself.
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In this week's hotline episode, we dive deep into the complex world of attachment styles. Weâll be unpacking:
Why do I keep attracting avoidant partners and feel blindsided by them when the relationship ends? As someone anxiously attached, why do I consistently find myself attracting avoidant partners? Should I consider continuing a relationship with an avoidant partner after being strung along for years on end?Throughout this episode, we break down the science and psychology behind why some individuals seem magnetically drawn to avoidant partners. We also explore the anxious-avoidant dynamic, examining its paradoxical nature as well as delving into strategies and insights for making a relationship with an avoidant partner work.
Got a burning question about your love life? Slide into our DMs, shoot us an email, or send over voice notes with your dating and relationship inquiries for a chance to have it answered in the next episode.
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Ever wondered why you react a certain way in your relationships? It might be more linked to your early experiences and attachment styles than you think. From the hyper-alertness of anxious attachments to the protective distancing of avoidant types, Nicole breaks down the unique ways our nervous system guides our actions in love and relationships. Tune in and find out how to recognise your nervous system responses and tailor your communication so that you can revolutionise the way you connect, creating bridges of understanding instead of barriers of miscommunication. With actionable insights, Nicole also reveals the key to building inner security that magnetically draws the same stability and trust in your relationships.
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In this week's hotline episode, we dive into the challenges of modern dating, the intricacies of personal appearance choices within relationships, and understanding patterns that lead us to certain types of partners. We'll be unpacking:
How do you navigate the dating world when it feels like you catch "the ick" just as things start to warm up? When you love your new hairstyle but your boyfriend doesn't, how do you assert your choice without it escalating into a conflict? Especially when you want to feel attractive to him but also stay true to yourself. Why is it that you find yourself continually attracted to love bombers? And how can you protect your heart without shutting it off completely and becoming distrustful?Got a burning question about your love life? Slide into our DMs, shoot us an email, or send over voice notes with your dating and relationship inquiries for a chance to have it answered in the next episode.
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In this week's hotline episode, we navigate how to balance personal dreams with the desire for true love, as well as explore how to bring back desire in a relationship that feels more platonic than romantic. We're addressing:
Is it possible to pursue your dreams without sacrificing who you are and what you want in a relationship? Is it possible to bring back the romance when it's been months since you've been intimate with your partner who feels more like your best friend than lover?Got a burning question about your love life? Slide into our DMs, shoot us an email, or send over voice notes with your dating and relationship inquiries for a chance to have it answered in the next episode.
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In this special hotline edition dating and relationship coach, Nicole Colantoni, dives deep into the intricacies of modern love by unpacking some pressing dilemmas shared by listeners:
How do you heal after being love-bombed, ghosted, and then taunted with those unexpected DM slides? Is reaching out to a past love from 2 years ago, who still occupies your thoughts, a step forward or backward? In the age of TikTok, how do you gauge if your relationship is 'less fun or romantic' compared to what you see online, and should that be a reason to end things with someone you truly love? And what about those recurring dreams of your partner calling it quits? Should they be taken as subconscious warnings or just the whims of a dreaming mind?Got a burning question about your love life? Slide into our DMs, shoot us an email or send over voice notes with your dating and relationship inquiries for a chance to have it answered in the next episode.
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Your host, dating and relationship coach, Nicole Colantoni dives deep into the pervasive societal pressures many face in the realm of love and relationships.
Do you hear the incessant tick-tock of the dreaded biological clock? Feeling the pressure to find 'the one' before some imaginary deadline? Worried about rushing into a relationship or staying in one with the wrong partner?Nicole debunks the myth and shatters the constraints that bind us to artificial timelines. She explores how to find love without playing by the clock, proving that even though it might feel like a race, it's actually not.
Learn how to ditch the romantic schedules and deadlines, and cut to the chase of what really matters. Understand why love doesn't adhere to schedules or quotas, and why the fear and panic about 'running out of time' can seriously mess with our love lives.
Nicole dives into:
Escaping the fear-driven dating cycle Navigating love without the pressure of time Strategies if you're feeling the pressure of the biological clockAnd that's not all. She also tackles the taboo subjects:
The shame of not being ready to be a mum The choice of not wanting kids at all The fear of not having met your partner yetNicole explains why a woman's worth or success is not defined by motherhood. She shares insights on how to embrace your own unique journey and not let societal pressures weigh you down.
Whether you're single and feeling the pressure, in a relationship and uncertain about the future, or just looking to understand more about modern love and relationships, this episode offers encouragement and practical advice.
Join Nicole for a conversation that may just change the way you approach love, relationships, and your own personal journey.
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