Episodes
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In this episode, I address advice like âa relationship should feel mostly positive / easy / joyful in order to be worth itâ, and âif the balance swings negative or if the association is that the relationship is difficult or complex then itâs a red flag.â
If youâve ever wondered âshouldnât this be easier?â â this episode is for you!
The article I mentioned in the podcast is here: https://www.lionsroar.com/intimate-relationship-as-a-spiritual-crucible/
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There is so much to learn from the Gottman Method of therapy, which is based on 40+ years of relationship research thanks to the work of John and Julie Gottman. I wanted to discuss how we can apply some of these key lessons to build better relationship habits, and was grateful to have a conversation with Anna Aslanian, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whoâs a certified Gottman Method therapist.
For more about Anna, check out:
https://www.instagram.com/mytherapycorner/
https://mytherapycorner.com/
https://www.gottman.com/author/anna-aslanian-lmft/
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âHealingâ and growth are usually looked at as good things. But what happens when it becomes something weâre doing to try and be perfect and fix all the âbad stuffâ?
If you feel like you âshouldâ be on a healing journey and growing, or else youâre doing something wrong and not going to live up to your âpotentialâ â this episode is for you. Itâs a set of reminders that I come back to often, especially when my inner perfectionist tells me Iâm not âhealedâ enough.
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Perfectionism has been a big theme on the podcast, but itâs sooooo needed! I truly think perfectionism is one of the biggest impacts on how we show up in our life and relationship, so this episode is for all my high achievers who put the bar so high for themselves and others around them.
I sit down with Kayla Licari, a physician associate turned coach that helps perfectionists conquer overwhelm in love and life. After realizing she was burning out from overachieving, perfectionist loops that were ruining her marriage, she knew she had to find a way through and now helps others do the same.
We talk about 5 signs of perfectionism in your relationships and life; control, fear, judgment, resentment, and prioritizing your needs last.
For more of Kaylaâs work, check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themedicalperfectionist/
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Does it ever feel like your mind just wonât stop throwing thoughts at you? In this episode, I sit down with relationship coach Rebecca Ore to talk about how to âmaster your mind dramaâ and take your power back from anxious thoughts and feelings.
She shares her own journey of going from feeling insecure in relationships to valuing herself and feeling worthy through simple, tangible tools and reframes that you can use right away!
Resources Rebecca mentioned in the episode:
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
Loving What Is Byron Katie
For more of Rebeccaâs work:
Website: www.rebeccaorecoaching.com
Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2028082
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaorecoaching/
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Our partners and relationships are constantly reflecting things back to us, and if weâre willing to âlook in the mirrorâ we can learn so much. One way we can learn from our relationship is to notice when weâre projecting; âwhen we see the self in the other.â
In this episode, I normalize projecting (youâre not doing something âbadâ or âwrongâ), give examples of projections in my relationship so you can notice them more in your own, and share steps to shift out of projection into more self-awareness (including 6 journal prompts to help you reflect).
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Do you feel like youâre constantly comparing your relationship to others around you? Maybe you see a couple break up then worry youâre doomed to break up too. Or you see another couple doing something âbetterâ than you and feel like your relationship isnât good enough.
In this episode, I chat with relationship anxiety coach McKell Kristen about how to shift from being triggered about other peopleâs relationships to building a deeper trust in yourself and your relationship.
She shares the 3 Râs of self-trust and how to shift your perspective around relationship comparisons.
For more of McKellâs work, check out her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mckellkristen/ and her free guide that she mentioned in the episode: https://relationshipanxiety.com/guidetolove/
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Iâll be happy whenâŠ
I find The One
my anxiety goes away
my partner acts this way
my partner looks just right
my feelings are what I expect them to be
these thoughts go away
We place so many rules on ourselves and our partners, and sometimes expect the perfect conditions to be in place in order for us to be happy or be content. In this episode, I break down why this âIâll be happy whenâ trap isnât helping ourselves and our relationships, and give you 5 practices to shift out of this.
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In this episode I got to sit down with Kristin Neff, a pioneer in self-compassion research who has been recognized as one of the most influential researchers in psychology worldwide. We talked all about her findings about self-compassion and how creating a more compassionate relationship with ourselves influences how we show up for others.
This episode covers:
the 3 pillars of self-compassionhow to implement the pillars of self-compassion in your lifehow to feel your feelings without getting lost in themKristinâs findings on self-compassion within relationshipstools to help you practice self-compassionâŠand more.
Check out Kristinâs website here: self-compassion.org
Check out Kristinâs Ted Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvtZBUSplr4
Check out the self-compassion test here: https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-test/
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A lot of times in our relationships, itâs easy to look at our partner and notice all the things they could be doing better. âItâs you, not me.â
Whatâs not-so-easy is taking the time to understand how our own beliefs, patterns, and past experiences contribute to the dynamic. âItâs not you, itâs me.â
In this episode, I sat down with a past private coaching client of mine who used to hyper-focus on all the ways her partner could be better.
Sheâs not 100% âfixedâ (and that no longer is her goal), but sheâs made big shifts in how she relates to her partner (and herself). I canât wait for you to hear her story, and know you will learn a lot!
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If our sex life doesnât match the steamy scenes from the movies, it can bring up a lot of anxiety: âam I with the right partner sexually?â âare we having enough sex?â âis our sex passionate enough?â etc.
And the ironic part is that all the pressure we place on ourselves and our sex life to be amazing can create the opposite outcomeâfeeling distracted and disconnected.
In this episode what I wish I learned about sex earlier (so Iâd have lower sex-pectations) and how to show up intentionally when it comes to sex so it causes less anxiety.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Emily Nagoski Ted Talk - How Couples Can Sustain a Strong Sexual Connection for a Lifetime: https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_nagoski_how_couples_can_sustain_a_strong_sexual_connection_for_a_lifetimeEsther Perel Ted Talk - The Secret to Desire in a Long Term Relationship: https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_the_secret_to_desire_in_a_long_term_relationship?language=enCome As You Are book - Emily NagoskiMating in Captivity book - Esther Perelâ
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In this episode, I talk with Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT, about 5 relationship rules that changed her life. Sheâs been married for 20 years and has so much wisdom to share.
Hereâs a sneak peek at the 5 life-changing relationship rules:
1. It is not your job or my job to manage our familyâs emotions.
2. It is not your job to please the people you are in a relationship with.
3. They are allowed to have their feelings about our choices.
4. It is okay if they struggle to understand us.
5. You get to (and they get to) change their mind or change, period.
This conversation is jam-packed with helpful reminders about how to navigate the challenges that can come from relationships.
For more information about Kimberley and her offerings, check out her website: https://kimberleyquinlan-lmft.com/
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âDo I stay or go?â âHow do I know if a relationship is worth saving?â These are not-so-simple questions to answer, and can cause a lot of discomfort because of the uncertainty they drum up.
In this episode, I explore three ways to reflect on these questions (not to get 100% certainty, but to get curious about how you think and feel); Are you looking for permission to stay or go? Are you willing to accept the consequences that come from the decision? What parts of you are looking to stay, and what parts of you are looking to go? (And what is the motivation of these parts?)
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Have you ever wondered if you and your partner are too different? Too many personality clashes? âHow will this ever work?â
In todayâs episode I explore why personality differences can feel so threatening and challenging, some reframes about personality differences to help you see them in a new light, and give strategies to navigate personality differences with more acceptance.
In the episode I mention my âis it anxiety or incompatibility?â webinar, which you can get here: https://www.youloveandyoulearn.com/ra-or-incompatibility-webinar
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Long distance relationships can be very challenging, especially if youâre getting pressure from external sources. âWhen are you going to be living together?â âAre you sure youâre not wasting your time?â âYou should only do long distance if you have an end-date in sightâ
In this conversation I talk to Hannah Frewin of @healingwithhan__ about the ups and downs of long distance and how she went from being anxious and doubtful about her relationship and partner to feeling fulfilled within herself and then her relationship.
Hannah shares how her own healing journey completely transformed the way she thinks about long distance, and has so much wisdom to share!
For more about Hannah, check outâŠ
Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithhan__/?hl=en
Her free training: https://healingwithhan.mykajabi.com/opt-in
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Have you ever been jealous (or extremely jealous) of your partnerâs past? Perhaps youâve ruminated on their exâs, asked them questions about their past, or felt like you canât compare to people theyâve dated or been with intimately.
This experience is a little something called retroactive jealousy (RJ), and Iâm excited to bring on Eva Thompson who helps people overcome retroactive jealousy and get rid of intrusive thoughts and mental movies about their partners past.
In this episode we talk about:
Evaâs personal experience with ROCD and retroactive jealouslywhat retroactive jealousy looks and sounds like in a relationshipthe reasons why someone experiences RJwhy ROCD and RJ feel so realwhat to do about RJ, how to turn it aroundâŠand more.
To dive deeper into Evaâs work, check out the below:
Website:
https://overcomingrelationshipanxiety.com/
One on one sessions:
https://calendly.com/overcomingrelationshipanxiety/45min
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Do you tend to compare your relationship to others a lot?
Does it make you feel like your relationship isnât up to par?
Iâm right there with yaâcomparison is something Iâve had a hard time with for most of my life. AND, itâs also something Iâve really worked on in the last few years and Iâve been able to see improvements in.
In this episode I dive into why comparison happens, what type of person is most likely to compare, the types of comparisons that can come up, how to change our relationship to comparison, and some reminders about comparisonâŠ
âŠall in the hopes that you can look at comparison in a new way and feel inspired to respond to it more intentionally.
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In this episode, I sit down with Robert James, an OCD & anxiety coach who having spent years struggling with OCD, finally learned to overcome & now helps others to do the same.
We talked all about what it means to âlean into discomfortâ in our journey to navigate relationship OCD and relationship anxiety (or general OCD and anxiety). Relationships bring up uncomfortable emotions at times, and if we shy away from them or react to them every timeâwe will be in for a bumpy ride.
Robert shares more about:
what leaning into discomfort looks likehow to practice acceptance in your relationshipthe cycle of OCD and anxiety that often results in compulsive behaviors (and what to do instead)how intentionally being in uncomfortable situations helps to reduce the fear of themhis journey with relationship OCDYou can find out more about Robert and his work at his website - https://www.robertjamescoaching.com
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Do you ever worry that other people will discover that your relationship isnât as shiny and perfect as they think it is? Or that youâll somehow be exposed for experiencing relationship anxiety?
In this episode Iâm responding to a You Love and You Learn community submission where someone shared they have a fear that âeven though I am confident and content with my partner and relationship, someone else may see through it and call us out on our âbluffâ - that we are incompatible, not right, etc. No one has ever said this to us but the fear is thereâ
This episode talks more about that fear, how it contributes to relationship impostor syndrome, and 6 ways to manage relationship impostor syndrome.
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In this episode I got to sit down with Amanda Armstrong who is a neuroscience and trauma-informed anxiety & depression coach. Amanda helped share more about how to understand our and our partnerâs default survival responses, which play a HUGE role in how we show up in our relationships.
We talked about:
what a default survival response is and how it affects our lifehow our default survival responses are formedunderstanding our partnerâs default survival responsehow the different survival responses in a relationship can affect the dynamichow we can use this awareness to show up differently in our life and relationshipâŠand so much more!
The below links share more about Amanda and and her work:
https://www.riseaswe.com/
https://www.instagram.com/amandaontherise/
https://pod.link/1674685974
Here are the podcast episodes that inspired this conversation:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dqYmqtnjRQ2geRRrgB8Y8?si=9af8d8ff50ed4225
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5F5w3yVYCcihx2swMxr20m?si=01ae54e1ce674d3f
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