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407: How To Create Healthy Patterns In LGBT Relationships May 31, 2023

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Relationships of all kinds take work. LGBT relationships can have additional difficulties to navigate such as bringing in one's potential shame around sexuality or dealing with rejection from childhood as an adult, among many other unique difficulties. Listen to today's show as Dani and Keely provide their unique perspective and advice for people in LGBT relationships. Even if you are in a heterosexual relationship there are many great nuggets of wisdom to gain from listening to today's show.

In this episode with Dani and Keely we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Difficulty dealing with rejection, struggling to be vulnerable and other patterns they see with their clients
The struggle with one's identity as they come to terms with their sexuality
Coming out as an adult and how to deal with unaccepting family or friends
Dealing with insecurities when someone identifies with the LGBT community
Listening to the body's emotional responses to difficulties
The importance of community when navigating LGBT relationship difficulties
And much more!

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406: Too Much Drama In Your Life? May 24, 2023

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We all have been there with a romantic partner, family member or friend who always has something dramatic going on in their lives. Perhaps it may even be you who is addicted to drama. There are important patterns to recognize and correct if you or someone you know is addicted to drama. Don't let the drama of others, or within yourself, continue to decrease your happiness and well being. Listen to today's show for key tools and tips for dealing with drama in your life.

In this episode with Dr. Scott Lyons we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What is drama, how to recognize it and the important differences between a drama reflex and a drama occurrence
How those who engage in drama are disconnected from themselves
How drama helps reinforce one's identity as a victim and how to break this pattern
Why some individuals create drama to feel alive and connected
How to relate with someone who is addicted to drama
Interrupting the drama pattern for a happier, healthier life
And much more!

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405: Inspiration To Leave A Toxic Relationship May 17, 2023

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Life in India as a woman is much different than in the western world. Arranged marriages and a deeply patriarchal society are just two of the pressures that can make life difficult for an Indian woman. Add a toxic, abusive arranged marriage with kids involved to these cultural pressures and one could feel quite hopeless. This is exactly what Kanchan Moudgil had to go through and was able to come out the other side happy, healthy and with a positive outlook on life. Listen to today's show to hear Kanchan's inspirational story along with specific, actionable advice for what to do if you're in a toxic or abusive relationship.

In this episode with Kanchan Moudgil we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What it's like to grow up in India with arranged marriages and a strong patriarchal hierarchy
How to get out of a victim mentality
How those who are in toxic relationships can justify an abusive situation and how to change the narrative
Visualization as a tool to help exit a toxic relationship
Developing the strength to leave an unhealthy relationship
And much more!

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404: Juggling Love And Parenthood: Your Dynamics, Scheduling And More! May 10, 2023

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Relationships take work, especially when you have kids, work and life to balance! Venice and Vernon have a unique perspective to share as they are both professional therapists and parents with a passion for keeping their marriage strong while helping others in their relationships as well. Listen to today's show for their personal story and amazing, actionable tips to help you navigate your relationship better.

In this episode with Vernon and Venice Moore we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How to balance a busy schedule with kids and your relationship
Actionable tips to help prioritize your relationship when you're busy
Balancing work life and your relationship
Creating healthy boundaries in your relationship
How to think about your identity as a partner, parent and individual
And much more!

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Bonus: Love Letters, from the Boston Globe May 05, 2023

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This week, we're sharing an episode of the Love Letters podcast. Love Letters tells stories about romance, marriage, partnership, sex, loss, and the human heart. Served with a side of advice. On the new season, host Meredith Goldstein explores all the ways money plays into love, dating, and relationships. Like: What happens when two partners come from different wealth backgrounds? What if someone is harboring secret debt? Who should pay for drinks on a first date? How do couples decide whose “turn” it is to pursue a career dream? Find out on the new season of Love Letters. Listen on [Apple | Spotify].

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403: Stop False Stories And Connect With Your Truth May 03, 2023

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We can often be our own worst enemies as we move through life and relationships. Negative thoughts may dominate our thinking and create narratives that don't serve us. Listen to today's show to learn how to limit the false stories we tell ourselves and connect with your authentic self.

In this episode with Dr. Carolyn Kurle we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the dynamic between your logical brain and your intuition
How societal conditioning influences the decisions we make
How to tap into your intuition and use it effectively
Recognizing unproductive patterns of thinking and changing the narrative
Changing negative beliefs such as unworthiness, inadequacy and more
How to learning from your mistakes and thrive during your life's journey
And much more!

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402: Understanding Our Sexuality, Desires And More! Apr 27, 2023

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Understanding our sexuality, and our partner's, may feel like a confusing and daunting task. Our sexuality is often influenced by cultural programming, issues of shame and any number of other factors. Listen to today's show to better understand your sexuality, what you desire and the tools to communicate these things with your partner.

In this episode with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

What to do if you're confused about what turns you on
Deconstructing the messages you may have around sexuality
Tools to work through shame around sexuality
What do do if you feel insecure about your partner's sexual history
How to communicate with your partner about sexuality
Play as an important component of your sexuality
And much more!

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401: Love Better, Repair Your Attachment Wounds Apr 22, 2023

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The wounds from our childhood and past relationships can affect us in the present day in big and small ways. Understanding your attachment style and how to repair your attachment wounds is a huge part of being able to relate better with those in your life. Listen to today's show for key insights and actionable tools to repair your attachment wounds and love better.

In this episode with Adam Lane Smith we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the insecure attachment patterns that we can create in relationships and how to heal them
Specific tools for individuals with anxious and secure attachment styles to heal
Learning to create boundaries and keep boundaries for healthier relationships
How to communicate with your partner if you are feeling insecure
How to relate better if you or your partner is anxiously or avoidantly attached
And much more!

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400: Use Imagery To Shape Love And Relationships Apr 12, 2023

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Many of us may picture our career, athletic or weight loss goals in our minds' eyes and imagine what it may be like to achieve them. However, we may not be so inclined to do this kind of work when it comes to love and relationships. Listen to today's show to learn how functional imagery training can help you in all areas of your life, including your relationships.

In this episode with Joanna Grover we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understand how imagery shapes our behavior
Getting clear on who you are and who you want to be to help achieve your goals
Using mental cues to interrupt negative thought patterns
The importance of living a live in alignment with your core values
How to visualize the changes you want to make in your life so you're up to 5x more likely to actually make those changes
How to tap into your body's wisdom to help make better decisions
And much more!

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399: Are You In Denial? Apr 05, 2023

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Denial is a condition all of us may find ourselves in at some point. Whether it's denial about a failing relationship, that our partner can change a bad habit or a job that's not right for us. There are a vast number of ways that denial can show up in our lives. Listen to today's show to learn how to recognize that you're in denial and the tools to work through it and develop the courage to change.

In this episode with Dr. Jane Greer we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How denial can show up in your relationships
Recognizing if you're in a relationship that is going nowhere
Understanding how wishing and hoping is not serving you
Using the process of emotional math to understand what you might be in denial about and how to work through it
The importance of working toward acceptance in your relationship
When you or someone you love is in denial about a toxic relationship
And much more!

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