Best Andrea Rappaport Podcasts (2024)

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EP143 The connection between panic attacks and staying in an unhealthy relationship with Andrea Rappaport 1:11:56

14d ago1:11:56

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Do you put on a brave face when you’re struggling– conducting business as usual while juggling a million things even though you know something is deeply wrong? You may feel isolated, overwhelmed, nauseated, or even have panic attacks in the middle of the night. But pushing through the symptoms of mental and emotional distress leads to breakdown. Wh…

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127. The C Word: Custody (The Unavoidable Part of Divorce) 50:44

9h ago50:44

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In today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the toughest realities of divorce: custody. Custody arrangements can feel unnatural, overwhelming, and emotional. Deciding when and how much time you spend with your children after a divorce is never easy, but it’s an unavoidable part of the process. In this episode, we break down how to handle custody agre…

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126. Is Your Spouse Stringing You Along? (Not Divorcing, but not "Happily Married") 44:57

10h ago44:57

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In this episode, we dive into the difficult topic of feeling strung along in a marriage. Whether your spouse is coming and going as they please or avoiding making a decision about your future together, it can leave you feeling powerless. The hosts discuss how midlife changes like perimenopause and stress only make these dynamics more challenging, b…

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EP145 How to resist the urge to keep drinking (while you're drinking) 34:28

4h ago34:28

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How often do you decide to have a single drink to take the edge off and end up getting completely wasted? It sounds like a good idea because you’re craving an escape and feel like you deserve to cut yourself some slack! But then you wake up to reality…feeling anxious, foggy, behind the ball and wondering why you can’t stop once you start. Today I’m…

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EP144 Are you more comfortable with chaos than peace? with ADHD coach Lynne Edris 1:09:13

1d ago1:09:13

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Why is it that sometimes we can be hyper-focused and productive, yet at other times, the simplest tasks feel impossible? High-achievers tend to fall into the trap of believing that pushing beyond our limits is the shortcut to getting what we want. And then beat ourselves up for being lazy or weak when we’re actually just tired…because we’re human. …

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125. Best Kept Divorce Secrets (Save Your Money and Sanity) 51:31

5d ago51:31

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In today's episode, it's REAL TALK as we tackle some of the biggest hurdles in divorce—financials, legal strategy, and emotional resilience. We talk about staying calm under pressure, understanding your finances, and working effectively with your attorney. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the flood of legal requests? Unsure whether you're working wit…

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124. Can You Even Afford to Get Divorced?! 49:47

22d ago49:47

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In today's episode, guess what we’re tackling today? Yep—money. Let’s be honest, talking finances is about as fun as doing taxes, but it’s one of the biggest reasons people hit pause on their divorce plans. Fear of the unknown can be paralyzing, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Joining us is Phil Weiss, a certified CPA, CFA, and RLP (that’s …

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EP142: Three ways your brain is blocking your motivation to drink less 41:37

15d ago41:37

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How do you make sense of the fact that, even though you really do want to drink less, you keep making the same mistakes? You know what you should do. But your brain is blocking your motivation with three sneaky obstacles: Using your past to predict your future, thinking ‘I’ve failed before, so why should this time be any different.' Believing you d…

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123. The Hidden Dangers of Pretending You're Not Suffering in Your Marriage (Divorce Mental Prep) 1:08:54

20d ago1:08:54

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In today's episode, we talk to therapist Hilary Rosenberg for a candid conversation about the challenges of recognizing and addressing deep-rooted issues in marriage. We explore the psychological effects of denial, the toll pretense takes on personal well-being and children, and why it’s essential to speak out about relationship struggles. Hilary s…

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EP141 BONUS! Mindful Drinking and Moderation with “Mostly Sober” author Susan Keller 43:51

20d ago43:51

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In this special bonus episode, Colleen interviews Susan Keller, author of the new book Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip. Susan shares her personal journey of rethinking her relationship with alcohol, how she found her way into the mindful drinking movement, and why she wrote Mostly Sober, a groundbreaking novel for those who want to cut b…

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EP140 How perfectionism fuels emotional eating with Amber Romaniuk 1:02:08

22d ago1:02:08

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Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of emotional eating and self-criticism? Many high-achieving women believe that if they just had more willpower or stuck to stricter diets, they'd finally overcome their struggles with food and body image. But this relentless pursuit of perfection leaves you exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from yo…

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122. Shocking Celebrity Divorce Stories and What YOU Can Learn From Them! 46:57

1M ago46:57

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You are in for a juicy treat, friends! In today's episode, we bring on shareholder and family law attorney Kara Chrobak who specializes in high-net-worth divorce to talk about various infamous celebrity divorces! That's right- We touch on Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck, Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan, and Billy Ray Cyrus & Fire Rose. We explore legal i…

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EP139 How to stop intrusive thoughts about alcohol 49:56

29d ago49:56

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What happens when you’re trying to “not drink” but your brain keeps pestering you to “just have one?” Most of us put up a fight, trying to override intrusive thoughts with willpower and distractions. But even if we’re successful, it’s exhausting. Which is why staying sober feels so hard and drinking feels like a relief. You have to learn how to res…

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121. DO NOT Fall for These Common Divorce Misconceptions! 40:49

1M ago40:49

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We're baaaack! And today we're talking about common divorce myths and you know how we do- we're providing practical advice for navigating high-conflict separations. The episode addresses misconceptions about co-parenting, alimony, legal advantages for moms, and the impact of infidelity. We also examine the realistic limitations of court interventio…

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EP138 Should you mend or end your marriage?--with divorce coach Karen McMahon 1:05:49

1M ago1:05:49

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Has your relationship with your partner become a significant source of stress? When you’re unable to connect with the person who is supposed to be your safe place, the fight or flight response in your nervous system hijacks your brain. Which causes you to exhaust your mental and emotional resources trying to figure out how to fix the problem. Becau…

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EP137 The root cause of anxiety is not what you think 57:24

2M ago57:24

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Is anxiety one of the main reasons why you crave alcohol? Because drinking is the simplest way to shut down your mind? The problem for most high achieving women is they assume anxiety and productivity go hand in hand. So even after alcohol becomes an official problem, the idea of giving it up feels impossible. But before you beat yourself up for no…

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EP136 What to do when you're approaching burnout 51:38

2M ago51:38

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How do you respond when you hear yourself say, “I can’t keep doing this?” Most of us crack the whip and keep doing it. We beat ourselves up for being weak or undisciplined. And suppress the growing anxiety and overwhelm that’s telling us something is wrong. The harder we try, the more exhausted we get. The excitement and motivation that gave us the…

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EP135 Change how you respond to negative self-talk and evict the bully in your brain 1:05:30

2M ago1:05:30

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Does your brain call bullshit on positive affirmations? Today’s topic was inspired by a client who is struggling with negative self-talk. Whenever she tries to tell herself, “I love you, I trust you, and I believe in you,” the voice in her head screams, “No you don’t!” As a hard working mother and full time professional, she runs her ass off seven …

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120. What a Dr Sees from Patients in Bad Marriages...(special re Air) 37:22

2M ago37:22

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In this important re-air, we're here with Dr. Meaghan Boston Daly to talk about divorce and physical wellness. Dr. Meg is a concierge internal medicine doctor in Chicago and has quite the resume. We're so excited to be able to pick her beautiful brain. **And if you're already contemplating divorce, go check out our crash course. Our Divorce Crash C…

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EP134 Three easy habits to reduce anxiety and heal your relationship with yourself 54:30

2M ago54:30

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How do you respond when you’re feeling overwhelmed and worried about everything happening in your life? Most high-achievers think that success comes from the ability to perform under pressure. And while that’s true, the mistake that leads to burnout is thinking you can’t feel better until you get everything done (well), and everyone around you agre…

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EP133 Control your drinking with the 7 core skills of emotional sobriety 53:23

3M ago53:23

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If you’re wondering whether or not it’s really possible to become someone who has no desire to overdrink and therefore trusts herself completely with alcohol, I can tell you that it is. I have gone from being trapped in a cycle of heavy daily drinking for over 15 years to being able to enjoy drinking in moderation without worrying, counting or paci…

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119. What Most Divorce Attorneys Won't Tell You 1:05:47

3M ago1:05:47

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Oh friends, you won't want to miss this episode. Morgan and Andrea are back this week (with an amazing re-air) with top Dallas family law attorney, Rebecca Armstong, find her here! talking about the things you SHOULD and SHOULDN'T do after you file for divorce. First off, do you have the DCC??? If not, you 100% need this tool so you don't totally s…

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EP132 The difference between behavior-based and identity-based changed 51:45

3M ago51:45

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How often do you pour a drink that you wish you had the willpower to resist? There’s a big difference between knowing what you should do and having the motivation to follow through. The mistake most people make when they want to cut back on their drinking is to use an all or nothing approach. Because it seems easier to avoid alcohol than to worry a…

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EP131 How to use the law of attraction to manifest a healthy relationship with alcohol 58:05

3M ago58:05

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Are you a positive person feeling defeated by your drinking habit? It’s hard to feel optimistic when you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiety due to overdrinking. Worrying feels like the responsible thing to do. But if beating yourself up was an effective strategy against alcohol use disorder, your cravings for alcohol would disappear.…

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118. Is Your Marriage Worth Saving?? 42:46

3M ago42:46

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How do you know if it's time to leave your marriage?? Is your marraige worth saving?? How the hell do you do that and who the hell is going to help you figure that out??? Ever wondered if you would benefit from Discernment Counseling? The founder of discernment counseling, Dr. Bill Doherty, joins us on the podcast to find out . Not only did Dr. D…

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EP130 Three skills to manage your mind so it works for you (instead of against you) 44:56

3M ago44:56

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EP130 Three skills to manage your mind so it works for you (instead of against you) Are you tired of worrying about alcohol because no matter how hard you try to change, you always end up back in the same place? The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. But most people who are serious about cu…

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117. How Do You Know When Your Marriage is Over? (special re air) 43:32

3M ago43:32

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How do you know when your marriage is over? How do you know if it's just a phase or if something that was once there will never really come back? Did you "try hard enough" to "save your marraige" and what does that even mean??? At what point can you confident that divorce is the right decision for you??? What we have learned in our professional car…

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EP129 It's not about the money! Overcoming overspending with Paige Prichard 1:04:01

4M ago1:04:01

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Do you have credit card debt or feel like you have to hide purchases from your partner? Feeling bad about spending money triggers cycles of shame, overwhelm and uncertainty. Which often lead to excessive spending because heck, what’s another thousand bucks on the card? Most people assume that solving money problems requires money. So they work long…

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116. I Was Married to the Wolf of Wall Street (How to Run Like Hell) with Dr Nadine Macalusco 55:52

4M ago55:52

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If you haven't been living under a rock, you saw the movie: The Wolf of Wall Street. Now you're going to hear about the real life experience of being married to infamous character in which the movie was written about. So what was it like being married to the Wolf of Wall Street?? Wel, their eight-year marriage began as a fairytale, filled with roma…

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Ep128 The 5 things I wish I’d known about life after divorce with Sadie Marie 50:47

4M ago50:47

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Do you feel stuck in your marriage and assume that life after divorce will only get worse? The only reason most of us stay in relationships that have run their course is because we think that staying married is somehow easier than getting a divorce. We want to avoid the shame, blame and fear of being alone. But your well-being does not depend on yo…

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115. How to Get the Right Divorce Support 31:43

4M ago31:43

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Okay, let’s face it- if you’re listening to this podcast you know that (& if you’re a new listener you will soon find out) community, and support during divorce, is SO IMPORTANT. When you can't decide whether you need to scream in your car/bathroom/ or random aisle at Target, you need to know who you can turn to who will comfort you, make you laugh…

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Ep127 Leaving the Church to find your truth with ex-good girl Sara Bybee Fisk 57:15

4M ago57:15

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Were you raised to believe that thoughts and feelings that don’t align with your religious values are wrong and even “sinful?” Many of us who grew up in church are in the habit of ignoring emotions that contradict what we’ve been taught to believe is “right.” But rejecting our emotions requires us to reject ourselves, leaving us fractured instead o…

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114. What You Must Do Before You Leave Your Abusive Marriage... 59:19

4M ago59:19

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We know - it sounds pretty daunting and impossible. This episode is full of actionable steps for you to take. In this episode, we chat again with forensic psychotherapist guest, Micaela Van Dine https://mvdpsychotherapy.com/, about how to prepare to leave your abusive marriage. You're going to hear about: -Setting a timeline for leaving (we know- s…

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EP126 How to reduce cravings, improve mood and feel naturally energetic with holistic hormone coach Leisha Drews 41:56

4M ago41:56

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Do you struggle to show up as your best self because you feel fat, tired and grumpy? Most high achieving women diagnose themselves as lazy or bitchy when our bodies feel like “one more problem” we have to deal with. We push through our feelings and try harder to do better, but deep down wonder what is wrong with us. But even if we’re diagnosed with…

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113. High Conflict Divorce Survival Guide 55:00

4M ago55:00

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This episode is your high conflict divorce survival guide. We are going to cover the steps you should take to help maintain your sanity and stamina needed to survive high conflict divorce process. On this episode, we talk with forensic psychotherapist, Micaela Van Dine, https://mvdpsychotherapy.com , who shares her professional insights and persona…

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