437: High Functioning Codependency with Terri Cole

In this episode, we’re exploring the world of high-functioning codependency with our guest, Terri Cole. This isn’t your typical chat about codependency; Terri’s giving it a fresh spin, especially for those of us who juggle a million things and still find time to care a little too much about everyone else’s problems.   Terri breaks down how high-functioning codependents — often the go-getters and perfectionists among us — end up sacrificing their own well-being. Sound familiar? We get into the nitty-gritty of societal norms, early family expectations, and how these...

433: Attachment and the Inner Child with Karen Gelstein

Hey there! Today, we’re journeying into the world of attachment theory and inner child work with the amazing Karen Gelstein. In this episode, we explore how early childhood bonds set the stage for our adult relationships. Whether you’re navigating a romance or trying to keep the peace at work, understanding your attachment style is key. Are you secure, anxious, avoidant, or maybe a mix of it all? We’ve got you covered!   Karen, a seasoned trauma and addiction expert, joins us to shed light on the four primary attachment styles...

431: Relationships, Toxic Emotions, and Healing with Leah Guy

Today, we’re diving into the world of emotional alignment and self-trust with the incredible Leah Guy, a spiritual teacher and intuitive healer. If you’ve ever found yourself chasing after external validation through relationships or career success, this episode is for you.   We kick things off by exploring how misalignment with our higher selves can leave us feeling off-kilter, like we’re constantly efforting and pushing without making progress. But fear not, Leah is here to guide us back to our center and help us cultivate a loving relationship with ourselves...

419: Healing Trauma and Shifting Negative Beliefs with Julie Poole

Content Warning: this episode discusses sexual assault.   Hey everyone! Today’s must-listen episode features Julie Poole, a hypnotherapist, counselor, and Reiki master. Julie shares actionable steps to transform your life, covering topics like shifting limiting beliefs, healing traumas, and the law of attraction.   Julie discusses everything from her childhood out-of-body experiences to overcoming panic attacks, depression, and physical ailments with the help of spiritual guides. We also talk about managing menopause symptoms through spiritual and dietary changes and explore trauma complexities, especially with narcissistic or emotionally neglectful parents.  ...

417: Empaths and Relationships with Sarah Weiss

In this episode, we dive into empathic relationships with the incredible Sarah Weiss, exploring what it truly means to be an empath and the unique challenges it entails. Sarah distinguishes being an empath from just being empathetic and discusses the importance of grounding techniques and setting boundaries to avoid losing oneself in relationships.     Additionally, we explore evolving relationships where each person remains connected to source energy for more fulfilling connections.     In this episode, you will hear: Differences between being an empath and being empathetic Challenges faced...

413: 5 Ways To Navigate a Relationship That Feels Stuck (replay)

There’s someone in your life you love, but the relationship just isn’t working.    Despite your best efforts to communicate and try to work things out, nothing is changing. This person seems totally uninterested in listening to you or working on the relationship.   You’ve hit a wall, and the relationship feels stuck.   This can be so maddening, frustrating, disappointing and painful! You wouldn’t be trying to make it work if you didn’t care for this person, but you can’t make them change…and you’re hurting in the meantime.   ...

393 – Self-Care To Regulate Your Nervous System with Theresa Steighner

What image comes to mind when you think about self-care?   A massage or bubble bath?   A fancy dinner?    Being all zenned out in lotus pose?   Though these things can be wonderful, I also think they can give self-care a bad name by portraying it as something fun, frivolous and even a little selfish.    In reality, true self-care – or what I like to call “therapeutic self-care” – is absolutely essential to our well-being and our ability to show up for those around us.   Therapeutic...

373 – Drama Addiction with Dr. Scott Lyons

You see their name pop up on your phone, and you immediately notice yourself feeling stressed. It’s that friend who always seems to be in crisis, who always calls to gossip or vent.   We all know that person…many of us ARE that person.    It’s called drama addiction, and there’s a part in all of us that is drawn towards chaos and stress.   Sometimes this shows up in big, dramatic ways, and other times, it’s subtler, like our need to always be busy, doom scroll through the news...

371 – 5 Ways To Navigate a Relationship That Feels Stuck

There’s someone in your life you love, but the relationship just isn’t working.    Despite your best efforts to communicate and try to work things out, nothing is changing. This person seems totally uninterested in listening to you or working on the relationship.   You’ve hit a wall, and the relationship feels stuck.   This can be so maddening, frustrating, disappointing and painful! You wouldn’t be trying to make it work if you didn’t care for this person, but you can’t make them change…and you’re hurting in the meantime.   ...