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Friendship is one of the most essential yet often overlooked aspects of our well-being. Not only does the research show that friendships keep us mentally healthy, but studies also show they keep us physically healthy. As adults, making and maintaining friendships can feel more complicated than it once did, leaving you feeling disconnected or unsure of how to build meaningful connections. Today, weâll explore what it truly means to be a good friend, how to create new friendships as an adult, and what makes a friendship healthy and fulfilling. Youâll also learn how to recognize when a friendship is no longer serving you and how to let go with grace and weâll answer that age-old question, âCan men and women be friends?â Whether youâre looking to strengthen your current friendships, meet new people, or navigate your social anxiety in these situations, youâll walk away with actionable tools and insights to build the kind of friendships that bring joy, ease, and connection into your life.
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Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/the-science-of-friendship-how-to-build-keep-and-let-go-of-friends-as-an-adult
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Families can be wonderful and supportive, but they can also be experts at overstepping, guilt-tripping, and ignoring personal space, like a TSA agent who really loves their job. If you've ever struggled to say "no" to a family request (that felt more like a demand), you're not alone. The good news? You can establish limits and boundaries without turning into a villain or cutting ties completely. Today youâll learn actionable strategies and my four steps to set healthy, effective boundaries with the people youâre trying so hard to love.
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Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/stop-feeling-overwhelmed-the-four-steps-to-set-healthy-boundaries-with-family
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Fear of rejection and fear of abandonment are certainly similar, but they hold some important differences. In fact, what you do to heal your fear of rejection, is not necessarily what you do to heal your fear of abandonment. Although theyâre closely related, theyâre still distinct emotional experiences and they show up differently in your relationships, your self-perception, and in your coping mechanisms. Today youâll learn all about the differences and how to apply specific tools for each so you can heal and find a healthy balance in all your relationships.
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When narcissistic, controlling people feel backed into a corner, meaning theyâre exposed, challenged, or losing control, they tend to react with a range of defensive, aggressive, or manipulative behaviors. Their reactions stem from a fragile ego, a deep-seated fear of losing power, and an inability to process shame or vulnerability in a healthy way. Some of the most high-profile examples of this play out with celebrities who have controlling or narcissistic tendencies and canât handle being held accountable.
Weâre going to do something completely different today. Iâm going to dive into three current and past celebrity cases: Ryan Reynoldsâ role in the legal battle involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, Bill Cosbyâs downfall, and Kevin Spaceyâs courtroom drama, to examine exactly what people with narcissistic tendencies do when theyâre backed into a corner. More importantly, weâll discuss what you can learn from these situations when dealing with narcissistic, manipulative people in your own life.
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Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/what-narcissists-do-when-backed-into-a-corner-lessons-from-celebrities-who-lost-control
Calibration Exercise: Create a Positive Vibration to Start Your Day
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Itâs something you do about 20,000 times a day: breathing. But donât be fooled by its simplicity. Breathing isnât just about keeping you alive; itâs a powerful tool that influences your emotions, thoughts, and overall well-being. Whether youâre feeling scared, excited, worried, happy, or calm, your breath reflects it all. And hereâs the best part: by learning to control your breath, you can actually take charge of your emotional state and calm your mind. Today youâll learn about the science of breathing and how thatâs connected to your emotions, and seven specific breathing techniques, including whatâs appropriate for different mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma survivors. If youâve had a hard time with breathing exercises before (or not), todayâs episode will help your life.
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Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/seven-powerful-techniques-to-breathe-yourself-to-calm
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· Free Quick-Reference Guide to these 7 Breath Techniques
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· Weekly Mindful Breathing Journal
· List of Other Resources to Help you with your Breathing Education
· Breathwork Tracker
· Trauma-Informed Breathing Techniques and Resources
· A script you can follow to create a calming breathing practice in your own voice
· Allowing Your Breath Visualization recorded by me
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Ever found yourself snapping at your partner because they left the toilet seat up (again), only to realize later that your reaction was a tad... over the top? Or maybe youâve just quit your job because you were so mad that Bob from accounting didnât get you that spreadsheet on time? Congratulations, you've met your emotional triggers. These are the knee-jerk reactions that can turn minor annoyances into full-blown soap operas. But fear not! By understanding what's going on in your brain, you can learn to keep your cool and maybe even laugh about it later. Today, youâll learn what emotional triggers are, the science behind them, and my top five ways to soothe those emotional triggers so you can feel in control of your life.
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Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/emotional-triggers-understanding-your-brain-and-how-to-keep-it-in-check
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If you've ever felt like something was missing in your emotional development, struggled with self-worth, or found yourself repeating unhealthy patterns in relationships, you might need reparenting. In this episode, weâre diving deep into what reparenting is, my top six signs that you need to work on this, and my two-step guide to making it happen. Today, youâll walk away with a ton of actionable strategies to start reparenting yourself, because itâs never too late to give yourself the care and validation you deserve.
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Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/reclaiming-yourself-a-step-by-step-guide-to-self-healing-and-reparenting-yourself
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Growing up in a dysfunctional or traumatic home can shape every part of your life: your sense of self, your relationships, your ability to trust, and even how you handle stress. If youâve ever wondered why you struggle with setting boundaries, attract emotionally unavailable partners, or feel like you have to earn love, the roots lie in your upbringing. But hereâs the thing: your past doesnât have to equal your future. It equals your present. What you do now is what predicts your future. Understanding what happened, how it affects you, and how to move forward is the key to breaking free from dysfunctional patterns and creating a life filled with real connection, joy, and ease. Today, youâll learn signs to look out for and my five steps to heal and move forward.
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin made conscious uncoupling famous in 2014. But where does it stand a decade later? When couples decide to part ways, the process can feel overwhelming and painful. But conscious uncoupling offers an alternative: a mindful way to separate that prioritizes respect, communication, and the well-being of everyone involved, including kids if you have them. Conscious uncoupling encourages a shift in focus, away from blame and resentment, toward healing, growth, and a peaceful, ongoing relationship as co-parents or an ability to move on in a healthy way if you donât have kids. If youâre contemplating or already facing separation and wondering how to navigate it with kindness and respect, today is for you. Weâll dive into what conscious uncoupling is, what you have to do on your own, strategies for effective co-parenting, and my eight steps for separating peacefully.
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Letâs be real: life can feel like a never-ending hamster wheel. Between work, family, relationships, and that ever-growing to-do list, itâs easy to feel like youâre drowning in a sea of responsibilities. Stress and overwhelm donât just impact your mood - they can wreck your relationships, health, and overall quality of life. But hereâs the good news: you can take back control. Today weâll talk about the three main reasons you get stressed and overwhelmed and my top eight, research-backed strategies to get from overwhelmed to peaceful.
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Long-distance relationships (LDRs) are more prevalent than ever. With the rise of remote work, study abroad programs, and meeting people online, couples often find themselves navigating love across the miles. Most people think long-distance relationships ânever work,â but that couldnât be further from the truth. But, youâve got to know what to do and not do, so today youâre going to learn my top seven dos and donâts for making long-distance relationships (and really any relationship) great!
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If youâve ever caught yourself poking at your belly or scrutinizing your thighs in the mirror, youâre not alone. Body image is something most of us grapple with, especially in a world obsessed with airbrushed perfection. But hereâs the deal: youâre more than your body and learning to love the skin youâre in isnât just about feeling good; itâs about living fully! Today weâll discuss why body image can feel so complicated, what contributes to the way you see yourself, and, most importantly, five steps to help you start accepting your body (and yourself).
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If you want to heal emotionally, you have to focus on what youâre doing now, not what happened in the past. Itâs, of course, important to speak about your past and get clear on some of your why, but the big mistake I find clients making is that they just want to keep talking about their childhood or a bad breakup and not focus on what they can do now. Talking about your past wonât heal you. Taking action will. But you need to take the right action. You heal yourself emotionally by getting good at three components: 1) Learning self-regulation, 2) Making mindfulness a habit, and 3) Practicing self-acceptance/self-compassion. The trick is that you need to do these in that order. Too many people are trying to practice self-acceptance, but they havenât had any experience in self-regulation or mindfulness. Itâs then incredibly hard to work on your self-compassion or acceptance, so you give up! Last week, in episode 316, we went all in on self-regulation. This week, youâll learn to master mindfulness and self-acceptance/self-compassion. Letâs dive in.
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Youâve talked about your past and likely know a lot of the reasons why youâve got issues (I say with love). The problem is that even though you might know the why (or think you do), you donât feel better. You continue to repeat unhealthy relationship cycles and youâre still not maintaining your boundaries with others. Or maybe youâre overeating or smoking too much pot. You know why youâve got some dysfunctional habits, but that hasnât resulted in you healing emotionally. Talking about your childhood or a bad relationship, initially is great, but spending all your time on the why and not on the how is keeping you stuck. Healing yourself emotionally is comprised of three main areas: 1) learning self-regulation, 2) mindfulness, and 3) self-acceptance/self-compassion. Today weâll be focusing on that first step, self-regulation. Next week, weâll tackle mindfulness and self-acceptance/compassion.
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Letâs face it: setting goals is easy, but sticking to them? Thatâs a whole different story. How many times have you started the year determined to crush your goals, only to lose steam a few weeks later? The struggle is real, and youâre not alone. Studies show that only 19% of people maintain their New Yearâs resolutions by the two-year mark. So why is it so hard to stick with what we set out to do? Today weâll talk about the biggest mistake you make when setting goals and what you can do differently to create lasting success in 2025 and beyond.
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Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/the-big-mistake-you-make-when-setting-goals-and-how-to-actually-achieve-your-goals-this-year
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Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries
Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Wonât Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book
Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where youâll find past episodes.
Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com
For more quick tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube
Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that youâve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
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Weâve all had that person in our lives who constantly needs reassurance. Whether itâs your partner asking, âDo you really love me?â for the tenth time this week, your mom needing praise every time she tries something new, or a coworker who looks to you for approval on every decision, these interactions can leave you feeling exhausted, frustrated, and even resentful.
But why are some people like this? And, more importantly, what can you do to manage these relationships while staying compassionate and maintaining your boundaries? In todayâs episode, Iâll answer all your questions and give you my five-step process for what you can do to create more balanced and healthy relationships.
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Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/what-to-do-when-they-need-constant-reassurance-and-validation
Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries
Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Wonât Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book
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Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where youâll find past episodes.
Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com
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Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that youâve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
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Entitlement. Itâs a word we toss around casually, usually about other people. (âDid you see how she cut the line? The entitlement!â) But hereâs the thing: entitlement is sneakier than we think. It can show up in the most unexpected places, like our relationships, our workplaces, and even how we navigate society at large. Today youâll get a clear picture of what entitlement is, why it happens, and (brace yourself) how it might be showing up in your own behavior. As always, Iâll give you great takeaway tips so you can recognize it in yourself and others and break those unhealthy cycles.
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Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/entitlement-in-relationships-how-to-recognize-it-and-break-the-cycle
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Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries
Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Wonât Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book
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Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where youâll find past episodes.
Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com
For more quick tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube
Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that youâve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
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Conflicts in any relationship are inevitable. Whether it's with a partner, friend, family member, or colleague, disagreements are going to happen as we all have different needs, perspectives, and boundaries. Iâve noticed that conflict avoidance has become a bigger and bigger problem since the pandemic, and Iâm here to tell you: itâs quietly wrecking your mental health and eating away at the foundation of all your relationships. Itâs time to see conflict as an opportunity, not a problem. Itâs time to engage instead of running away. Itâs time to be happier and more connected in all your relationships by learning the five steps to resolving conflict in any relationship.
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Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries
Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Wonât Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book
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Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where youâll find past episodes.
Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com
For more quick tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube
Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that youâve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
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Self-doubt is that relentless voice in your head that questions your choices, your worth, and your abilities. It can make even the most straightforward decisions feel overwhelming. But hereâs the good news: self-doubt is a habit of thought. And, like all habits, you can break it. By understanding its roots and applying some research-backed strategies, you can absolutely become a confident decision-maker. Today, Iâll walk you through what science says about self-doubt, why it sticks around, and how to build the self-assurance you need to break the self-doubt habit. Stay tuned for my five steps to confident decision-making.
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Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/overcoming-self-doubt-five-steps-to-confident-decision-making
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Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries
Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Wonât Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book
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Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where youâll find past episodes.
Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com
For more quick tips, subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube
Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that youâve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
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Radical acceptance is about fully acknowledging and accepting reality as it is, especially when itâs something we donât like or want to change. This approach, popularized by Dr. Marsha Linehan as part of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), encourages us to embrace what we canât control instead of resisting it. But radical acceptance isnât easy. The idea challenges our instincts, often triggering discomfort and frustration, especially if weâre used to holding tightly to that illusion of being in control. Or, if you canât get past that something isnât right or fair. Today weâll explore the origins of radical acceptance, why itâs so challenging, how you can incorporate this life-changing approach and, of course, my top tips for creating a life of resilience, peace, and healthier relationships.
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Learn how to create and hold healthy, loving boundaries. Buy my newest book on Amazon, Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries
Want to feel happier and more connected in your relationship? Buy my #1 bestselling book on Amazon, Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Wonât Do a Thing: https://abbymedcalf.com/book
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Looking for past episodes of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast? Head over to https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast and https://abbymedcalf.com/podcast-the-archives where youâll find past episodes.
Subscribe today to get my love letter to you! This biweekly reminder will keep you on the path to creating connected, happy relationships (especially the one with yourself!). https://abbymedcalf.com
Ready to dig deeper? Take one of my online courses (some are FREE!) or grab a workbook: https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
A great idea to stay motivated and keep your head in a positive direction is to buy some of my fabulous, inspirational merchandise. Get yourself a t-shirt, mug, tote bag or notebook with that daily reminder that youâve got this! https://abbymedcalf.com/shop
Say hello on social:
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