Best Sarah Yudkin Podcasts (2024)

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#84 - Why We Sabotage Healthy Relationships w/ Dr. Morgan Anderson 38:47

4h ago38:47

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If you have ever felt like your healthy relationship is boring and the “vibes are off” – this episode is for you! I sat down with Dr. Morgan Anderson, a clinical psychologist, relationship coach, and host of the “Let’s Get Vulnerable” podcast. In this episode we discuss: Why Morgan rejected, sabotaged, and avoided available love for so long What em…

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#83 - Taking Our Partner Off The Pedestal w/ Charisse Cooke 49:27

7d ago49:27

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I loved this conversation because time and time again this comes up in the work I do with clients (and it was a pattern in my own relationship). I sat down with Charisse Cooke, who is a London-based relationship psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. She helps individuals, couples and groups develop relationship skills and define love in a …

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#82 - How to Make Room for More Joy 24:07

14d ago24:07

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Do you ever notice yourself feeling good, then suddenly an anxious voice pops up saying “wait, shouldn’t I be worrying about something?” or “if I don’t worry about this–how will I figure it out?” I’ve been here, and I used to sabotage most of my good feelings by jumping straight back into worry. In this episode, I explore: Why fear can try to block…

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#81 - Staying Grounded During Wedding Planning 27:41

23d ago27:41

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In this episode, I share my personal journey from getting engaged (June 2023) to planning my wedding (in May 2025). Thanks to great questions from the You Love and You Learn community…I discuss: How to enjoy your engagement phase before and during wedding planning What I’ve learned about my personality during this time How to accept the moments whe…

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#80 - Part 2: Setting Boundaries with In-Laws w/ Alexandra Schelling 39:15

1M ago39:15

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You asked…we’re answering! Alexandra Schelling (of @toolboxforlove on Instagram) and I polled our communities for questions about navigating our significant other’s families, and we’re answering the questions in a two-part episode. Today’s episode is all about navigating relational dynamics with our partner’s family. Should we set boundaries with o…

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#79 - Part 1: Navigating Family Dynamics: Expectations vs. Reality w/ Alexandra Schelling 46:17

1M ago46:17

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You asked…we’re answering! Alexandra Schelling (of @toolboxforlove on Instagram) and I polled our communities for questions about navigating our significant other’s families, and we’re answering the questions in a two-part episode. Today’s episode is all about what’s happening in our OWN mind when it relates to our partner’s family. Expectation vs.…

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#78 - From Burnout to Balance: Cycle Syncing w/ Ash McDonald 47:50

1M ago47:50

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his episode is a long-time coming, one I have been so excited to record and share with you because I wish more people knew this information! Menstrual cycles can have such a huge effect on how we’re showing up throughout the month, and if we don’t know what to expect…we can feel a lil’ crazy or guilty about the changes in energy, mindset, and emoti…

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#77 - Helpful Advice From a Divorce Lawyer 30:59

2M ago30:59

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I was pleasantly surprised when I listened to a podcast with James Sexton, a divorce lawyer who’s seen the ups and downs of couples for 25+ years in his career and has a lot of wisdom to share from it. Today’s episode focuses on a key thing he sees that leads to relationship breakdown: 1. Not knowing what you want or need, and 2. Not knowing how to…

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#76 - A Reframe to Help Relationship Anxiety: Zooming In and Out 16:53

2M ago16:53

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This simple reframe has helped me (and dozens of my clients) in moments of relationship anxiety: zooming in when you’re thinking too big-picture, and zooming out when you’re hyper-fixated on something in the present moment. I explain why this matters in your relationship and specific examples of zooming in and out to help manage your anxiety. If yo…

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#75 - Healing Unworthiness: From Trauma to Self-Worth w/ Sarah Baldwin 49:40

2M ago49:40

49:40

This topic is LONG overdue, and that is feeling unworthy and how this affects our life and the ways we show up in our relationships. I’m thrilled to have had the chance to speak with Sarah Baldwin, who is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and expert in the field of trauma resolution. We explore reasons we feel unworthy, how to become kinder to ou…

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#74 - Speaking Up For Your Needs in a Relationship w/ Gayane Aramyan 43:08

2M ago43:08

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Are you clear about what your needs are in a relationship? If so, do you communicate them openly with your partner? If you answered no to either question, you’ll enjoy this conversation. Our partners cannot read our minds, especially if we are not even sure what we’re expecting in the first place, so it’s important to take time to think about these…

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#73 - What if I've Had Relationship Anxiety/ROCD from the Beginning 18:59

3M ago18:59

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Common questions I am asked are “what if I never had a honeymoon phase?” and “is it bad if I’ve had relationship anxiety/ROCD from the beginning of my relationship?” My two cents is how long we’ve had RA/ROCD is less relevant than what is contributing to the RA/ROCD…and that’s exactly what I explore in this episode! What factors may have contribute…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Sleep Neutrality w/ Sarah Petroski | S3E12 1:07:22

3M ago1:07:22

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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Sarah Petroski! Sarah is a sleep coach and sleep medicine post-grad at the University of Oxford who helps tired but wired creative entrepreneurs optimize their sleep. I'm excited to chat with her about common sleep challenges, myths, and solutions. Find more from Sarah on her website a…

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#72 - Is it Normal For Healthy Love to Feel Boring? 39:58

3M ago39:58

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Have you ever felt bored in your relationship and worried that something is wrong? Maybe you’ve wondered “is this normal, shouldn’t things feel more exciting than this?” I’ve been there, and this has been a trigger I have struggled with myself, so I wanted to explore it more. In this episode, I explore: 3 reasons why healthy love can feel boring Wh…

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#71 - Trusting Your Intuition in Your First Serious Relationship w/ my client 51:57

3M ago51:57

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It can be so hard to trust ourselves when there is so much relationship information and advice out there. Even well-meaning friends and family can add their two cents when sometimes, we really didn’t need it! In this episode, I sat down with a client of mine who shares her journey of trusting her intuition in her first serious relationship. We also…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Nervous System Regulation w/ Jessica Maguire | S3E11 1:07:40

3M ago1:07:40

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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm talking with Jessica Maguire, a physiotherapist and creator of the Nervous System School, who teaches people to repair their nervous system using the vagus nerve. Jessica has a book coming out in August called The Nervous System Reset, I can't wait! Find more from Jessica on her website and Inst…

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#70 - Healing Anxiety Through Nervous System Regulation w/ Amanda Armstrong 49:49

3M ago49:49

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Today we’re diving into something that has a big impact on our overall mental health and wellbeing; our vagus nerve. Amanda Armstrong, neuroscience and trauma-informed anxiety & depression coach (and now AUTHOR!) is back on the podcast to help walk us through how to improve our mental health by working with our vagus nerve - the nerve that connects…

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#69 - If My Relationship Isn't Easy, Am I Forcing It? 57:38

4M ago57:38

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In this episode, I address advice like “a relationship should feel mostly positive / easy / joyful in order to be worth it”, and “if the balance swings negative or if the association is that the relationship is difficult or complex then it’s a red flag.” If you’ve ever wondered “shouldn’t this be easier?” – this episode is for you! The article I me…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Gender Transition w/ Emme Reynolds | S3E10 1:03:00

4M ago1:03:00

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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Emme Reynolds! Emme is a transgender parent to two children in a blended family who shares her journey of self-discovery and transitions on her Instagram and encourages open and honest conversations about gender identity. I've followed Emme for years and I'm so excited to have her on t…

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#68 - Build Healthy Realtionship Habits w/ Gottman Method Therapist Anna Aslanian 45:22

4M ago45:22

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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 Famil…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Relationship Anxiety with Sarah Yudkin | S3E9 1:00:18

4M ago1:00:18

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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm sitting down with Sarah Yudkin to talk about relationship anxiety! Sarah is a relationship anxiety coach, the founder of You Love and You Learn, and the host of the You Love and You Learn podcast, where she explores the nuance and context missing in most modern relationship advice. Find more fro…

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#67 - The Unintended Consequences of Healing 43:26

4M ago43:26

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‘Healing’ and growth are usually looked at as good things. But what happens when it becomes something we’re doing to try and be perfect and fix all the ‘bad stuff’? If you feel like you ‘should’ be on a healing journey and growing, or else you’re doing something wrong and not going to live up to your ‘potential’ – this episode is for you. It’s a se…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Erotic Liberation & S*x as a Skill w/ Luna Matatas | S3E8 1:02:42

4M ago1:02:42

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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm excited to talk with Luna Matatas! Luna is a sex and pleasure educator with over 18 years of experience teaching sex and empowerment workshops. Today we'll dig into some topics that normally tend to be considered awkward or taboo and I can't wait! Find more from Luna on her website: https://luna…

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#66 - 5 Signs of Perfectionism in Relationships (and Life) w/ Kayla Licari 44:57

4M ago44:57

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Perfectionism has been a big theme on the podcast, but it’s 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 co…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Lipedema Visibility with Brena Jean | S3E7 1:16:52

5M ago1:16:52

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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Brena Jean! Brena is a self-identified fat, black, queer engineer who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lipedema. She's now a storyteller, speaker, and Lipedema advocate who creates content that teaches, inspires, and gives a spotlight to underrepresented folks. Find more from Brena on her we…

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#65 - Mastering Your Mind Drama w/ Rebecca Ore 49:25

5M ago49:25

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Does it ever feel like your mind just won’t stop throwing thoughts at you? In this episode, I sit down with relationship coach Rebecca Ore to talk about how to ‘master your mind drama’ 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 feelin…

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#64 - Relationships Are Big Opportunities to 'Look in the Mirror' 30:24

5M ago30:24

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Our partners and relationships are constantly reflecting things back to us, and if we’re willing to ‘look in the mirror’ we can learn so much. One way we can learn from our relationship is to notice when we’re projecting; “when we see the self in the other.” In this episode, I normalize projecting (you’re not doing something ‘bad’ or ‘wrong’), give…

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This Is Not About Your Body | The Liberating Potential of Non-Monogamy w/ Mel Cassidy | S3E6 1:12:26

5M ago1:12:26

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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm sitting down with Mel Cassidy to dig into the concepts involved with non-monogamy. Mel is a mixed-race relationship coach and sex-positive nerd who works with queer and questioning people and those who love them, as well as those who are exploring and practicing honest, open relationships. Find …

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#63 - From Triggered to Trusting Yourself w/ McKell Kristen 47:28

5M ago47:28

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Do you feel like you’re constantly comparing your relationship to others around you? Maybe you see a couple break up then worry you’re doomed to break up too. Or you see another couple doing something “better” than you and feel like your relationship isn’t good enough. In this episode, I chat with relationship anxiety coach McKell Kristen about how…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Diet Culture and Mindful Eating w/ Dr. Alexis Conason | S3E5 1:00:26

5M ago1:00:26

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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Dr. Alexis Conason, a New York City based clinical psychologist, certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, creator of the Anti Diet Mindful Eating Program and author of the book "The Diet-Free Revolution: 10 Steps to Free Yourself from the Diet Cycle with Mindful Eating and …

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#62 - The "I'll Be Happy When..." Trap in Relationships 30:48

5M ago30:48

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I’ll be happy when… 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 br…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Doctors, Diabetes, and Diets w/ Dr. Asher Larmie | S3E4 1:09:21

5M ago1:09:21

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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm excited to welcome back Dr. Asher Larmie! Today we're continuing the discussion on the topic of doctors and weight stigma and the negative medical outcomes that come from that stigma. Be sure to check out our first conversation here: This Is Not About Your Body Season 2 Episode 18 https://youtu.…

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#61 - Cultivating Self-Compassion w/ Dr. Kristin Neff 50:33

5M ago50:33

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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 epi…

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#60 - Taking Ownership for Relationship Anxiety w/ my client 1:05:28

6M ago1:05:28

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A lot of times in our relationships, it’s easy to look at our partner and notice all the things they could be doing better. “It’s you, not me.” What’s not-so-easy is taking the time to understand how our own beliefs, patterns, and past experiences contribute to the dynamic. “It’s not you, it’s me.” In this episode, I sat down with a past private co…

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This Is Not About Your Body | The Key to Successful Partnerships w/ Jayson Gaddis | S3E3 47:05

6M ago47:05

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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! Today I'm sitting down with Jayson Gaddis, who is a relationship coach, keynote speaker, dad, founder of the Relationship School and co-host of the Relationships School podcast with his wife, Ellen Boeder, and author of the book "Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflicts in Your High Stakes Relationships…

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#59 - Sex, Anxiety, and Sex Anxiety 1:20:33

6M ago1:20:33

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If our sex life doesn’t match the steamy scenes from the movies, it can bring up a lot of anxiety: “am I with the right partner sexually?” “are we having enough sex?” “is our sex passionate enough?” 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 outcome—feeling distract…

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#58 - 5 Life-Changing Relationship Rules w/ Kimberley Quinlan 50:27

6M ago50:27

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In this episode, I talk with Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT, about 5 relationship rules that changed her life. She’s been married for 20 years and has so much wisdom to share. Here’s a sneak peek at the 5 life-changing relationship rules: 1. It is not your job or my job to manage our family’s emotions. 2. It is not your job to please the people you are in…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Finding Confidence Outside of Beauty Ideals | S3E2 1:07:14

6M ago1:07:14

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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! Today I'll be talking about ways to feel confident without "being attractive" and stepping outside of societal beauty ideals. The prospect of beginning an anti-diet, intuitive eating, or body neutrality journey can feel terrifying and even impossible for people in that boat because they know those paths might…

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#57 - "Do I Stay, or Do I Go?" 37:55

6M ago37:55

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“Do I stay or go?” “How do I know if a relationship is worth saving?” 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 lookin…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Breaking Free from the Cult of Patriarchy | S3E1 1:17:45

7M ago1:17:45

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Welcome to season 3 of This Is Not About Your Body! Today I'm diving into how to break free from internalized oppression, patriarchy, and self-objectification. This episode will be a deeper dive into coercive control and attachment theory, and how people can get wrapped up into the cult of patriarchy. We all crave authenticity and freedom to thrive…

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#56 - "Are We Too Different?" 41:51

7M ago41:51

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Have you ever wondered if you and your partner are too different? Too many personality clashes? “How will this ever work?” In today’s 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 diff…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Decolonizing "Worthiness" w/ Shirin Eskandani | S2E45 1:06:10

7M ago1:06:10

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Welcome back to This Is Not About Your Body! I'm joined this week by Shirin Eskandani, a certified life coach, speaker, writer, and life alchemist. Shirin's business, Wholehearted Coaching, is a place where hustle meets heart, and where trust in yourself can change the world. I'm excited to talk with her about decolonizing wellness, worthiness, and…

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#55 - The Gifts of Long Distance Relationships w/Hannah of @healingwithhan__ 48:11

7M ago48:11

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Long distance relationships can be very challenging, especially if you’re getting pressure from external sources. “When are you going to be living together?” “Are you sure you’re not wasting your time?” “You should only do long distance if you have an end-date in sight” In this conversation I talk to Hannah Frewin of @healingwithhan__ about the ups…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Intuitive Style & Fashion w/ Dacy Gillespie | S2E44 1:04:32

7M ago1:04:32

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Welcome back to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm sitting down with Dacy Gillespie, an anti-diet personal stylist and owner of Mindful Closet, where she teaches women how to release the patriarchal standards they've been conforming to so that they can uncover their authentic style. Find more from Dacy on her Instagram and website: https://…

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#54 - Jealous About Your Partner's Past? w/ Eva Thompson 47:49

7M ago47:49

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Have you ever been jealous (or extremely jealous) of your partner’s past? Perhaps you’ve ruminated on their ex’s, asked them questions about their past, or felt like you can’t compare to people they’ve dated or been with intimately. This experience is a little something called retroactive jealousy (RJ), and I’m excited to bring on Eva Thompson who …

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#53 - Comparison in Relationships 38:40

7M ago38:40

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Do you tend to compare your relationship to others a lot? Does it make you feel like your relationship isn’t up to par? I’m right there with ya—comparison is something I’ve had a hard time with for most of my life. AND, it’s also something I’ve really worked on in the last few years and I’ve been able to see improvements in. In this episode I dive …

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#52 - Leaning into Discomfort in Your Relationship w/ Robert James 1:02:27

8M ago1:02:27

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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 “lean into discomfort” in our journey to navigate relationship OCD and relationship anxiety (or general OCD and anxiety). Relationships …

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#51 - 6 Ways to Manage Relationship Impostor Syndrome 38:35

8M ago38:35

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Do you ever worry that other people will discover that your relationship isn’t as shiny and perfect as they think it is? Or that you’ll somehow be exposed for experiencing relationship anxiety? In this episode I’m responding to a You Love and You Learn community submission where someone shared they have a fear that “even though I am confident and c…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Body Neutral Parenthood with Rachel Kimsey | S2E43 1:10:28

8M ago1:10:28

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Welcome back to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Rachel Kimsey! My friend Rachel is an actor, voice-over actor, former personal trainer and yoga instructor, amateur homesteader, and mother of three. I'm excited to have her on to talk about Body Neutral Parenting and raising your kids with bodily autonomy. Find more from Rachel o…

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#50 - How Default Survival Responses Affect Relationships w/ Amanda Armstrong 1:04:47

8M ago1:04:47

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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 partner’s 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 i…

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