Best Crisis Application Group Podcasts (2024)

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Tired of Stress? Reflexology Might Be The Answer, With Wendy "Z" Lewis, (ARCB), (ABMP) 49:40

2d ago49:40

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Ep. 112 Tired of Stress? Discover the Power of Reflexology with Wendy "Z" Lewis! Join us as we chat with Wendy "Z" Lewis, a nationally board certified reflexologist with over 20 years of experience! Wendy is a master of her craft, certified by the American Reflexology Certification Board - the highest level of credentialing in the US. In this episo…

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How Men Can Solve Their Partners Sxxual Resistance When She’s Not in The Mood 20:00

8d ago20:00

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It’s the topic of so many comedy routines: “Not tonight— I have a headache.” Even though people joke about it, the impact of two lovers not sharing the same enthusiasm about sex is very real— to big blow outs in the middle of the night, to sexual shutdown or sexless marriages. On this short 20 minute video, a student of mine, Carissa Kelly and I do…

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How To Declutter | Mental Health and Decision Fatigue, With Holly Allison 1:00:27

12d ago1:00:27

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EP. 111 Clutter isn't just about messy spaces—it can be a symptom of underlying mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and decision fatigue. In this video, we dive deep into the connection between clutter and mental well-being with decluttering expert Holly Allison of Modest and Manageable Living. @ManageableLiving ▶️ WATCH THE INTERVIE…

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Where Men Drop The Ball 9:35

1M ago9:35

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There’s no shortage of complaints about how men show up in relationships. We fear what we don’t understand. Most men don’t understand women. (And most women don’t understand men.) From a very young age, we ALSO get so many mixed messages. Be a man, don’t show emotions It’s not ok to feel angry Your anger is unwarranted (which will turn to rage) Suc…

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How to Parent a Child with a Chronic Illness: Expert Advice & Support, with Dr. Maureen Michele Peterson, M.D. 1:11:08

1M ago1:11:08

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Ep. 110 Parenting a chronically ill child can be an emotional rollercoaster. This week on The Mental Health Toolbox, pediatrician, author, and experienced parent Dr. Maureen Michele Peterson joins us for a candid conversation on navigating the ups and downs. ▶️ WATCH THE VIDEO 📝 SHOW NOTES Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the importance of resili…

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Understanding the Push/pull dynamic 3:09

1M ago3:09

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did you ever wonder why the push-pull dynamic keeps coming up in insecure relationship dynamics? It all makes perfect sense when you study the mechanism. Insecure (and exhausting) push-pull dynamics happen because we haven’t yet learned how to navigate the two primary attachment fears gone awry: 1) The Fear of Abandonment— being left behind, drifti…

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How Do I Heal My Insecure Attachment 2:25

1M ago2:25

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Unless you had unicorn parents, chances are that you follow a combination of two primary insecure attachment styles: Anxious (Ambivalent)— Think of a wave who constantly needs connection. Avoidant (Dismissive)— Think of an “island” who needs space. or a combination of the two (Disorganized AKA “Dismissive avoidant”) The problem with these tests and…

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From Actress to Flight Attendant to Yogi: Her Wellness Journey with Hashimoto 59:12

1M ago59:12

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Ep. 109 Join us for a powerful conversation on The Mental Health Toolbox as we explore the world of holistic health with Amalia, a certified health coach, yoga instructor, and actress. Amalia shares her personal experience overcoming Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, depression, and anxiety, highlighting the importance of listening to your body and finding …

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Why You Don't Know What You Want 4:44

3M ago4:44

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It isn't normal to know what we want. It is a rare and difficult psychological achievement.” ― Abraham Maslow I remember it feeling like a panic in my system. I was in a crossroads of my life, wondering what’s next, and when someone asked me what I wanted, my response was “I have no clue what I want.” (The truth is, I did know-- I was just disconne…

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I realized I Was The Problem 14:48

3M ago14:48

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Have you heard the Taylor Swift song “Anti-Hero”? I remember the first time hearing it and was blown away. “I’ll stare directly in the sun but never in the mirror” was one of my favorite lines of all time in a song, because it captured what I see so often when helping people stuck in toxic relationship dynamics. In a world where it has become the l…

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Neurodiverse Empowerment: Thrive with Dr Monica Blied 57:55

3M ago57:55

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Ep. 108 🙌 Check Out Streamyard: What I use for recording my Podcasts, Livesteams, Videos 🎥 🙋🏻‍♂️ For More Tools To Thrive: Follow @TheMentalHealthToolbox ▶️ WATCH THE VIDEO 📝 SHOW NOTES ♦️ In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Monica Blied to embark on a journey of understanding and empowerment for neurodivergent individuals. Dr. Blied…

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The Impact Of Your Inner Work On Your Children 4:11

3M ago4:11

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Imagine it was 40 years ago. And your parents were about to make an important decision. They were sitting on an opportunity to help them heal a part of themselves. They were on the precipice of deciding if NOW is the time to resolve some of their childhood wounding. The wounding that had them feeling like they were "not enough”. The wounding that h…

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Serial Killer Spotlight: Dr. Caparelli's True Crime Analysis 57:04

3M ago57:04

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Ep. 107 🙌 Check Out Streamyard: What I use for recording my Podcasts, Livesteams, Videos 🎥 ▶️ WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEW 📝 SHOW NOTES ==== Unveiling Serial Killer Minds: Dr. Mike Caparelli on "Monster Mirror" with David Berkowitz 🙌 Want To Create Live Streams Like This? Check Out Streamyard: https://streamyard.com/?fpr=mht https://thementalhealthtoo…

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Shame is the Main Hurdle in the Path of Healing 3:33

3M ago3:33

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In 2018, I remember hating what I saw when I looked in the mirror. Shame— that feeling of being “inherently bad inside” the feeling behind the reason people end their lives…. Is not something we are born with: It’s something we are born INTO. Like a fish being born into a fishbowl of dirty water, we take on the shame of cultural norms we are raised…

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How Co-Dependent Marriage Impacts Children 5:50

4M ago5:50

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In the book “Laws of Human Nature” by Robert Greene, he summarizes in a beautiful way the focus of my life’s work: Think back to your younger self-- growing up as a child (if you can remember it): In the first 3 or 4 years our brains are especially malleable. We experience emotions much more intensely, creating memory traces that are much deeper th…

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How To Help a Kid With Anxiety 2:23

4M ago2:23

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Like millions of parents out there, Jenny had an anxious kid. The worst part of seeing our kids struggle with anxiety is the feeling of powerlessness we have. We just want them to know they’re going to be ok. “Calm down” “Take deep breaths” “don’t be anxious” are likely things your parents said to you when you were younger and dealing with your fea…

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Donna's Law: Stop Gun Suicides (NEW Mental Health Law Explained!) - With Katrina Brees 1:00:10

4M ago1:00:10

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Ep. 105 In this episode, we have a special guest, Katrina Brees, who is here to talk about a powerful new tool in the fight against suicide: Donna's Law. Sadly, gun suicides are a major public health concern in the United States. Donna's Law offers a unique approach that empowers individuals and mental health professionals. We'll be diving deep int…

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Anxiety To Go Outside? (Quick Tip Q&A Series) 6:11

4M ago6:11

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Ep. 104 Do you feel anxious going outside, in public spaces, or around friends? Don't ignore it! This video explores the dangers of social isolation due to anxiety and how it can lead to agoraphobia. Learn how to recognize early warning signs and the importance of seeking help from a therapist. We discuss Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and habi…

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How To Scale A Group Therapy Practice To One Million Dollars-With Soribel Martinez 48:59

4M ago48:59

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Ep. 103 🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBE 📝 SHOW NOTES Ready to unlock the secrets of scaling your group therapy practice to a million dollars? Dive into this insightful interview with Soribel Martinez, a seasoned therapist and business strategist who's cracked the code to exponential growth. In this Episode, you'll discover: Proven strategies for scaling your pr…

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The Willingness Of Imperfection (While On Daddy Duty) 1:22

5M ago1:22

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Take a moment to reflect on how boundaries were modelled to you growing up. Were you punished for sharing them? Guilted into removing them? In my family system, they weren’t really taught to us elegantly. I’m not even blaming my parents, either. We can’t lead others where we have never been. In persian culture, it’s considered rude to set boundarie…

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From Dissociation to Reconnection 17:01

5M ago17:01

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There’s a hidden root cause behind most of our relationship challenges. And it’s not about the “other” person. It’s something more insidious. In fact you can’t even feel it most of the time. Most of us who are stuck in relationship dynamics that feel toxic, living in a “should I stay or go” situation are painfully unaware that there’s something dee…

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How Fantasy Affects Your Relationships 1:58

5M ago1:58

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What are your fantasies? At first glance, you might be thinking that I’m talking about sexuality and fetishes. I’m not. I’m talking about the root cause of our Trauma Bonds. Picture this: you grow up in a childhood where you experienced the wounding of: abuse, loss, abandonment rejection (bullying) emotional neglect, maturing too early, or shaming……

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How a Child Becomes the Narcissist 3:53

5M ago3:53

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These days my inbox is inundated with people telling me how their ex is a narcissist. And I get it, too. I’m married now in a secure bond that’s polarized, but when I was unpacking the sh*t show that was my last relationship I was in, I was surprised to discover that I was in a “trauma bond” and went down the rabbit hole through the Manual that psy…

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How To Be Productive With ADHD - Dr. Diana Mercado-Marmarosh, M.D. 1:04:28

5M ago1:04:28

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Ep. 102 🎥 WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtube.com/live/znIqu1gbu7E?feature=share Are you struggling to stay productive while managing ADHD symptoms? Join Dr. Diana Mercado-Marmarosh, a leading expert in ADHD coaching for physicians, as she shares invaluable insights and practical strategies on how to thrive and maintain productivity with ADHD. In this…

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How To Be Happy - The Secret To Fulfillment (Ryan A. Bush) 57:06

5M ago57:06

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Ep. 101 In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we unravel the secrets to happiness and fulfillment with renowned thinker and designer, Ryan A. Bush. As the founder of Designing the Mind, Ryan has dedicated his life to expanding human potential and providing wisdom education. His bestselling books and life-changing programs have transformed co…

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A Man’s Two Greatest Fears In Relationships 26:53

5M ago26:53

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If you’re a man, or you’re in a relationship with a man, you’re wise to learn about the two fundamental fears every man contends with in relationships. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ P.S. Remember, the end of a trauma bond isn't just an ending; it's the beginn…

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Being Self-Centered vs Not Giving a F### 26:10

5M ago26:10

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A participant of my recent 3 hour training on Fawning had a few questions that arose. She’s in a “should I stay or go” situation and has been consuming my content and has now begun her pathway to creating a secure relationship. Here are some more questions: What happens when you try to finally set boundaries, and then get blamed, criticized, and re…

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Healing Your Nervous System Can Save Your Life 15:48

6M ago15:48

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A ruptured attachment can be lethal. In the last 3 years, I’ve had several participants send me DM’s after they attended one of my events to tell me “Thank you. I wanted to end my life before this…. this was my last hope. I had already made the plans. I can now let my family know that things are going to be ok.” I get emotional just thinking about …

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Healing Enmeshment Trauma 7:58

6M ago7:58

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I just had a frustrated commenter (Carol) on my facebook page. She said “I could care less about having a relationshit”. It’s not worth the BS and the hoop jumping, and the fact that no one cares about boundaries. Single is peace.” I just wanted to jump through the inter webs and give her a hug. Too many people these days can relate to this. Relati…

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Social Worker Career Advice and Paths - What You Need To Know 1:05:42

6M ago1:05:42

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Ep. 100 If you're thinking about a career in Social Work, but not sure if it is worth the time and investment, or perhaps you are already in an MSW program or graduated, and not sure what to expect next, stick around, because in this episode of The Mental Health Toolbox, I am about to share with you what I wish I knew when I was starting out over f…

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Anxious Attached To Finding A Secure Connection 8:33

6M ago8:33

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We’ve had over 100,000 people do our attachment-style quiz that helps you determine your attachment style. Guess what the most common attachment style has been?? Nope, not “avoidant”. Those who identify as “avoidant” will often “avoid" the discomfort of looking inward and doing the quiz. Not too many avoidants. The answer is “anxious attached”— AKA…

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How To Navigate Transition: With Wendy Cole 1:03:20

6M ago1:03:20

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Ep. 99 In this interview, I'm talking with Wendy Cole, a transgender transition coach and she has a lot of advice on how to deal with life transitions. Wendy shares her advice on how to deal with transitions in life, from the small (like moving apartments) to the big (like life-altering surgery). If you're feeling lost or overwhelmed by life transi…

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Healing From Religious Trauma And Sexual Shame: Therapy Interventions With Natasha Helfer, AASECT 1:15:05

6M ago1:15:05

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Ep. 97 In this thought-provoking podcast episode, join us as we dive deep into the fascinating world of intersecting conservative religious upbringings and sexuality. Our special guest, Natasha Helfer, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist/Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, shares her wealth of knowledge and nearly 30 years of exper…

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How To Optimize Your Physical and Mental Health: Sustainable Wellness, with Dr. Parker Hays, M.D. 54:22

7M ago54:22

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Ep. 98 Are you struggling to stay healthy and optimize your physical and mental health? In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Parker Hays, M.D., to discuss the importance of sustainable wellness. Dr. Hays is a specialist in healthy living and will share with you everything you need to know about staying healthy and optimizing your physical and mental he…

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The Responsibility Of Everyone Who's On The Healing Path 4:24

7M ago4:24

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if you have lived a life feeling like you needed to wear a mask and play a role of “Pleasing others” in order to get your needs met, just know that you’re not alone. “Fawning” is a Trauma response that many I’ve spoken to didn’t even realize they were doing, because they fawn AS A LIFESTYLE. A personality. Fawning is akin to “people pleasing.” Alte…

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Will This Work For Me? 4:31

7M ago4:31

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I hate this question so much that I decided to create content about it so that forever more, I can keep referring back to it when I’m asked the question: “I’ve tried so many things. How will I know if this will work for me?” First off, I want you to know how much I can empathize with the question. Nobody wants to invest their time and resources int…

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Is It Heredity? Or Family Trauma? 3:11

7M ago3:11

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nobody’s talking about this. It’s the least talked about Trauma response, yet it’s the most common. You often hear and read content about Fight, Flight, and Freeze trauma responses. These are adaptations we learn in childhood that keep us alive. You’re able to read this piece of content because your Trauma Responses were successful. But there’s one…

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The Path To Conscious Parenting 2:07

7M ago2:07

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read this only if you’re a parent there’s a way you can virtually GUARANTEE you’ll end up being a sh*tty parent. And it won’t even be intentional. You’ll have all the right intentions for your parenting game. You’ll read the books and articles and watch the youtube videos about making sure you’re an amazing parent, and that you WON’T make the same …

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Co-Parenting With A Narcissist 2:33

7M ago2:33

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In all the years helping folks healing from Trauma Bonds, I learned two very shocking facts: 1) We are facing an epidemic of people who have exes who they label as “narcissists”. 2) Almost every single person I’ve ever met with who labels their ex as a narcissist, has massive blind spots that I am able to spot in them. There’s a narcissistic shadow…

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Signs You Might Be In A Trauma Bond 52:44

7M ago52:44

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SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE IN A TRAUMA BOND Is your relationship love? or is it a Trauma Bond. And if it is— what do you do? The answer depends on what kind of a life you want to have. I share the 3 phases of the Trauma Bond and how to break free if you are choosing to walk the path. Getting this right is the difference between passing down the trauma to y…

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When Victimhood Becomes An Identity 3:58

7M ago3:58

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This is the topic I get the most hate for talking about. So I’m going to request you pause and reflect before reacting to this. And especially after you watch the video. I’ve been a primary care practitioner for over 20 years now as a Doctor of Chiropractic, helping hundreds if not thousands on their healing journey and I know with certainty what k…

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Chronic Pain, Fatigue, And Illness— The 3 Blind Spots 41:02

7M ago41:02

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Digestive issues Inflammatory Bowel Auto-immune disorders Chronic Anxiety and Depression What an exhausting merry-go-round with doctors to heal from these. The truth is— an MD can’t do anything to help you with those, besides prescribe medication, and I know you are looking for other answers. That’s why I am doing this training. There’s a reason wh…

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Overcoming The Pain Of Rupture 2:52

8M ago2:52

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what’s your style of arguing during a rupture (aka, conflict)? This is the first thing I want to understand when I’m helping someone in distress stuck in a “should I stay or go” situation. The love is there, there’s so much to be grateful for, there are often kids involved, but the way people fight is not conducive to a healthy dynamic, and the wor…

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Why You’re Such Easy Prey To Love-Bombing 33:44

8M ago33:44

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Even though you might be successful in your work, there’s a reason why your relationships can’t seem to get past the point where you’re now having sex— and then things start to go awry. The reason is because of a covert addiction many don’t want to acknowledge. It’s the reason why it’s so easy to get entrapped in love-bombing. And it’s not a substa…

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Sɛx and Money Blind Spot: What Will Others Think Of Me 1:46

8M ago1:46

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there’s a fear that is likely stopping you from living to your potential. Nope, it’s not the fear of death, either. It’s the fear of being judged critically by others. In my experience working in the world of helping people in their relationship dynamics, going from “should I stay or go” relationships, not resolving this underlying fear is keeping …

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When He Doesn't Want To Work On The Relationship 3:39

8M ago3:39

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If you’ve ever wanted to change your relationship, and your partner wasn’t on board… pay close attention. Constant arguments, feeling gaslit, having your emotions invalidated. When you give feedback— they jump and become defensive and tell you why you’re wrong. You want to feel seen and heard and understood. You’ve read all the books and done the p…

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How To Leave A Toxic Job - With Jessica Childress Esq. 52:09

8M ago52:09

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Ep. 96 Jessica Childress. She is the author of "Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms" and has over eleven years of experience in employment law, advocating for both organizations and individuals alike. Ms. Childress is the Managing Attorney of the Childress Firm PLLC, a boutique employment law firm based in Washington, D.C. With a Bac…

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Is Your Partner Your Parent? 2:10

8M ago2:10

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“I think I married my mother/father”. If only I had a nickel for every time I heard this in my DM’s from people stuck in a “should I stay or go?” situation in their relationships. I talk to so many people who swear they don’t want to become like their parents, or they want to find the OPPOSITE of what they experienced, but mortified to find themsel…

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The Real Reason Why Family Holiday Season Sucks 19:03

8M ago19:03

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On this transmission I share the one reason why familes crumble during the holiday season, and by doing this one thing you can transform Insecure (anxious) patterns and turn them into secure ones. Hint: They’re part of the same issue. Share in the comments what arises for you. ______________________________________________________________________ U…

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Why You Get So Triggered, Rective, And Defensive 23:01

8M ago23:01

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On this training I share why divorces and breakups happen so commonly. Learning this one skill in conflicts I cover on this video is the foundation of being a secure. When you get this right, your status rises with your maturity level. It’s not what you think. ___________________________________ Upcoming Masterclass "SHOULD I STAY OR GO?" Live Even…

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