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Let’s Get Vulnerable: Relationship and Dating Advice

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Are you ready to take the mystery out of having great relationships and to gain the knowledge you need to step confidently into the next level of your life? Welcome to the Let’s Get Vulnerable podcast where your host, Dr. Morgan Anderson, gives you real talk on all things dating, relationships, and sex. Dr. Morgan is a relationship coach, psychologist and creator of the E.S.L relationship method. She brings humor, truth and knowledge to the complex world of dating and relationships. Podcast episodes will provide you with tangible strategies that you can implement immediately to improve your life and attract the exact relationship you desire. Episodes will feature expert advice from your host and psychologist, Dr. Morgan Anderson, interviews with incredible people offering you their stories and wisdom, and LIVE coaching sessions where you will have an exclusive glimpse into the growth process as it is unfolding. Episodes are recorded in a live format to give you the feel of a live talk show; episodes are non-scripted and unedited. The content of the episodes is bound to make you laugh, cry, improve your relationships and go confidently after your dreams like never before. So what are you waiting for? Let’s Get Vulnerable!

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EP 194: How to Know You're in a Securely Attached Relationship

January 03, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 28.2 MB

What is my top relationship value?!   Freedom.    After losing myself in countless relationships, I decided: never again.    Inside of this episode I talk about how you know you’re in a securely attached relationship. And guess what?! Experiencing freedom is at the top of the list!    I discuss:  What relationship freedom looks and feels like  How securely attached couples navigate conflict  Why an anxious attachment / avoidant attachment dynamic makes it nearly impossib...

EP 193: Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work

December 29, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes - 22 MB

Unpopular Opinion: New Year’s resolutions are THE WORST   Inside of this episode I teach you:  Why Resolutions set you up for failure  What to do instead of New Year's Resolutions  How to actually get what you want This is a value packed episode that will help you go into 2022 with a clear mind on how to effectively create change in your life    Do not spin your wheels in January, or get caught in “new year new you” hype that only lasts 8 weeks tops    Don’t just think “thi...

EP 192: Why Fairy Tale Love is a LIE

December 27, 2021 19:26 - 18 minutes - 22.1 MB

Don’t make this mistake…   I don’t want you to carry around false beliefs about what a relationship should be    Sometimes our beliefs about relationships are NOT HEALTHY    Many of us can fall prey to “fantasy beliefs” that are actually not healthy at all, and sabotage us    Here is what I breakdown inside of the episode:  How you developed fairy tale beliefs  Why these beliefs are sabotaging You A healthy relationship checklist  Why conflict is HEALTHY    Don’t mi...

EP 191: How to Securely Ask for Support

December 22, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 22.8 MB

You need this episode in your life!    If we can’t ask for support; we will never receive it.    Most of us NEVER learned how to ask for support and be heard.    I want to give you everything you need to learn how to ask for support in a securely attached way!   Inside of this episode: - I explain why we never learned to ask for support  - I provide my exact four step framework for asking for support in a healthy way  - I give you sentence structures and frameworks to m...

EP 190: Holiday Boundaries, Expectations, Overwhelm – Oh My!

December 20, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 23.6 MB

Holiday Stress is NO JOKE!   In this episode, I get vulnerable about my own holiday stress and I share what has worked for me.    You will learn:  -Why letting go of expectations is crucial for joy  -The Key to Feeling Present  -The best way to set boundaries (so that you are actually heard)    You don’t want to miss this episode!   If you’re ready to give yourself the gift of secure attachment and great relationships go apply to the ESL program TODAY!    Right Now ...

EP 189: Modern Dating Advice; Audience Questions Answered

December 15, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 35.9 MB

Your dating questions answered    Inside of this episode I talk about:  Dating App strategies that work  Emotional Investment Pacing  How to see if someone is emotionally available  Relationship Red and Green Flags    This is such a great episode   Do not miss this one! It will set you up for dating success in 2022!    Also it is not too late to join the 5 Day Move to Secure Attachment Challenge! This challenge will feature direct coaching from me so that you can confid...

EP 188: Emotionally Unavailable Partners and Practicing Aligned Self-Compassion

December 13, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 26.4 MB

In today’s episode I talk about dating emotionally unavailable partners…   I even go off on a rant about a recent break-up in bachelor nation that screamed avoidant / anxious attachment dynamic    Inside of today’s episode:  -I discuss some ways you can pick up on someone who is emotionally unavailable  -I share the importance of practicing aligned self-compassion -I give you real life examples of how to put aligned self compassion into practice    Make sure you tune in for...

EP 187: Meditation to Change Your Life; A Guided Mindfulness Self Compassion

December 08, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 24.3 MB

You NEED self-compassion    Yet so many of us are programmed to be critical, and mean to ourselves    One of the most important things you can do for your mental health and relationships is to change how you talk to yourself    Inside of today’s episode:  -I talk about the importance of self-compassion -I walk you through an easy guided meditation sequence  -I will provide you with self-compassion mediation you can do anywhere, that takes less than 5 minutes    You owe ...

EP 186: Dating after an Avoidant Ghosts and My Best Tips for Abundance Mindset

December 06, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MB

Ghosting can be so painful…   I want to make sure you have all of the tools to navigate it like a confident, emotionally intelligent, boss babe!    Inside of this episode, I answer all of your juicy questions! These were questions submitted from the audience    Specifically I explore:    -What to do when you’ve been ghosted  -How to have abundance mindset when dating  -Navigating a relationship with someone who is avoidantly attached    You don’t want to miss this epi...

EP 185: Why is it so hard to be Vulnerable? (And what to do about it!)

December 01, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 23.8 MB

Vulnerability is a relationship superpower!    Without it:  -we struggle to form deep connections  -we cut ourselves off from our emotions  -we lose self-trust    So HOW do we learn to be vulnerable?!   Not through self-criticalness. Not through beating yourself up.   Inside of this episode I talk about:  -WHY it might be hard for you to be vulnerable  -How to begin practicing more vulnerability in your life -The meaning of true vulnerability    Don’t miss t...

EP 184: Break-Ups, Moving On, and Forgiveness - Dr. Morgan’s Best Advice

November 29, 2021 15:30 - 18 minutes - 22.1 MB

BREAK-UPS, FORGIVENESS, oh my!    Drumroll please…   In today’s extra special episode, I give you a sneak peek into my upcoming book!    Today’s episode I read you an excerpt that is all about break-ups and how to handle them in a loving and healthy way.   You don’t want to miss this episode!    If you are healing from a break-up and you know you’d like to “do it differently next time” I’d like to personally invite you to join the E.S.L. Program.   *Spots are extremel...

EP 183: Attachment Theory Deep Dive and the “Good Enough Parent”

November 24, 2021 15:30 - 30 minutes - 33.5 MB

“Corrective Emotional Experience”    Have you ever heard of this term?   These experiences facilitate our healing in ways that “doing the work” and journaling can’t quite reach.    Inside of today’s episode we do a deep dive on:  Understanding the importance of internalized attachment figures.  Exploring retraumatization, and the defense of dissociating from emotion.  What is required for allowing corrective emotional experiences into your life.    No matter your past, he...

EP 182: Journey from Anxiously Attached to Securely Attached in a Great Relationship with Special Guest Dalma Avalos

November 22, 2021 15:30 - 40 minutes - 42.7 MB

Special Guest Alert! WOW! This is an EXTRA special episode where I talk with E.S.L. Program graduate, Dalma Avalos! Dalma was one of the very first women to complete the E.S.L. Relationship Program (almost three years ago at this point!). She openly shares about her journey from experiencing the pain of anxious attachment and low self-worth to completely transforming her life and relationships with the help of the E.S.L. program! Dalma is very transparent about her journey and I ...

EP 181: Become Securely Attached with Attunement

November 17, 2021 15:30 - 38 minutes - 40.6 MB

Dear Santa, bring me a securely attached partner, please!    The truth is we all desire a partner who is securely attached (and to show up as a securely attached partner).    Secure attachment requires self-awareness, healing, and rewiring your brain.    In today’s episode I talk about the relational tool: “Attunement”.   Inside of this episode: I provide you with multiple definitions of attunement. We analyze the difference between emotionally dismissive and emotionally t...

EP 180: Learn How Sunk Cost Bias Could Be Sabotaging Your Relationships

November 15, 2021 15:30 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

Have you ever heard of “Sunk Cost Bias”? This unhelpful psychological bias is when past investment sabotages your ability to make good decisions about your future. We’ve all been there… You’re 6 months into a relationship and you start to realize it is going nowhere fast BUT instead of leaving you “keep trying harder to make it work”... Next thing you know you’re 2 years in, and you’re miserable. The good thing is this doesn’t have to happen to you ever again! Inside of this epis...

EP 179: How Avoidance Impacts Your Self-Worth and Destroys Relationships

November 10, 2021 15:30 - 17 minutes - 21.5 MB

Avoidance is pain. This simple sentence has a huge impact in your dating life. When we “let things slide” resentment builds, and with resentment relationships suffer… Resentment can completely destroy connection. Inside of this episode you will learn: The dangers of avoidance (how it impacts your self-worth and your relationships. Ways to ensure you don’t “avoid” in your relationship. How to prioritize the relationship with yourself. You don’t want to miss this short and v...

EP 178: How to Define the Relationship (No Matter Your Attachment Style)

November 08, 2021 15:30 - 34 minutes - 36.7 MB

Struggling to define whether you’re “exclusive”, casually dating, just having fun or fully committed?! Defining the relationship can make anyone nervous and tongue tied. You might think: “I don’t want to be too much but, I also don’t want him to think I just want to hook up... ugggh!”. If you’ve ever struggled with this conversation you’re not alone. Inside of this episode: You will learn the importance of showing up securely attached in communication. Dr. Morgan discusses the...

EP 177: Understanding Masculine and Feminine Energy Dynamics

November 03, 2021 14:30 - 31 minutes - 34.4 MB

Masculine Vs. Feminine Energy I want to be honest with you: YOU NEED BOTH in healthy relationships. Inside of this episode I discuss: The art of fulfillment. Why you might be sabotaging your dating life with masculine energy. The conscious relationship as a rebellion (a.k.a. you can build a new relationship paradigm). Honestly you don’t want to miss this episode! I get very honest about my past experiences and why masculine energy felt “safer” to me. Tune in and make sure ...

EP 176: Are You Interested or Committed?

November 01, 2021 14:30 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MB

Today’s episode will help you be brutally honest with yourself! Inside of this episode I talk about: Why some people change and others stay stuck. The key to creating real and lasting change in your life. How to engineer success in your life (so that you are forced to show up and do the work). I hesitated to air this episode because it is the most “tough love” I’ve been in a LONG time. I know in my heart though that some of you need this message! I want to make sure that you ...

EP 175: Healing after an Abusive Relationship: Real, Honest Advice with Special Guest Dr. Jaime Zuckerman

October 27, 2021 14:30 - 51 minutes - 52 MB

This episode got super vulnerable (and it is PACKED with value!). I was so honored to have Dr. Z with me on the podcast as I discussed my own experience leaving an abusive relationship (and so much more!). We discussed how to cope with feelings that surfaced in response to the death of Gaby Petito. We shared the abusive relationship signs to look for that will help you know if you’re in an abusive relationship. Most importantly we gave a framework for healing after an abusive rel...

EP 174: My Best Advice on Creating Daily Routines that Actually Work

October 25, 2021 14:30 - 20 minutes - 24.2 MB

Want to know the TRUTH about morning/night routines?! The TRUTH IS: the best routine is the one that you stick to! Inside of this episode: I share my own personal morning and night time routines. I give you a framework for creating your own routines. I give you real advice on how to make yourself consistent. Routines matter! As humans we love structure and we THRIVE with structure. Make sure you tune in to this episode for the best routine advice that you can actually apply. ...

EP 173: Body Acceptance and Stepping into the Best Version of Yourself with Special Guest Dr. Aileen Alexander

October 20, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 50.7 MB

For anyone who has struggled to love their body: this episode is for you!    We have a special guest for this episode! My dear friend, Dr. Aileen Alexander   Dr. Aileen helps busy professional women take control of their health so they can lose weight, increase their energy and reclaim their self confidence while still enjoying chocolate, carbs and meals out.    Inside of this episode we share:  -Our own personal journeys with loving our bodies  -The truth about weight loss (...

EP 172: Reflecting on Gabby Petito and My Own Journey Surviving Intimate Partner Violence

October 18, 2021 14:30 - 16 minutes - 20.2 MB

The death of Gabby Petito has brought up a lot of my own feelings around surviving an abusive relationship. Even though this is a challenging and painful topic; I believe it is worth exploring. Inside of this short but powerful episode I talk about: The reality of leaving an abusive relationship. The reality of healing once you have left. What every survivor needs to know about a healing journey. If you have ever survived a toxic relationship, or know someone who has, this episod...

EP 171: Lessons from Situationships and Avoidant Attachment

October 13, 2021 14:30 - 22 minutes - 25.9 MB

Let’s get REAL vulnerable shall we?! In today’s episode, I talk about a past situationship and give you all of my JUICY takeaways. Inside of this episode, I share: How to know if you are in a situationship. The importance of dropping expectations while being crystal clear on standards. The impact of scarcity mindset/ timeline thinking on your dating life. This episode gives you some VERY actionable advice that will help you immediately shift your dating mindset You don’t want...

EP 170: Avoidant Attachment Strategies: Devaluing, Compartmentalizing, Oh My!

October 11, 2021 14:30 - 25 minutes - 28.6 MB

Avoidant attachment gets a bad reputation. There is a lot going on under the surface of the avoidantly attached person’s heart and mind. Inside of this special episode: I help you understand avoidant attachment on a deep level/ I explain “devaluing” and other avoidant attachment strategies. I provide steps for the avoidantly attached person to learn to move to secure attachment. This episode will help you SO MUCH whether you experience avoidant attachment strategies yourself, or ...

EP 169: My BEST Dating Advice

October 06, 2021 14:30 - 18 minutes - 22.7 MB

Whether you like it or not... “Cuffing season” is upon us! This means you want to feel you are bringing your "A" game to your dating life! Inside of this episode I will discuss: The mental shifts needed for dating to feel enjoyable. The things you can do TODAY to improve your dating life. How to PACE your emotional investment into the relationship. Seriously this episode will give you the foundation you need for a FUN dating life! Tune in for my best advice and make sure y...

EP 168: Attachment Theory as a Dating Framework and the Power of Secure Attachment

October 04, 2021 14:30 - 31 minutes - 34.2 MB

Do you want to REALLY understand attachment theory? If you’re an attachment theory nerd like me, you will love this episode! Inside you will find: What research says about your attachment style’s impact on your dating patterns. The impact a dysregulated attachment style has on your dating life and overall health. What it actually looks and feels like to have secure attachment. If you are ready to take your relationship knowledge to the NEXT LEVEL, you need this episode! ANDDD...

EP 167: Dating Mindset 101 and the Power of Gratitude

September 29, 2021 14:30 - 15 minutes - 19.7 MB

Are you sick of dating? The apps, the ghosting, the games… Are you ready to be a dog/cat lady and just give up? Not so fast! I PROMISE you can enjoy dating! Inside of today’s episode, I give you some of my top tips about how you can learn to really truly enjoy dating. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this episode. It will give you a head start on learning how to enjoy dating! Make sure you share this episode with someone who can benefit, and send me a DM letting me kn...

EP 166: Help! I Have Anxious Attachment and I Want to “Fix” My Partner

September 27, 2021 14:30 - 17 minutes - 21.7 MB

Have you ever tried to fix someone you were dating? Maybe you were their accidental career coach, their personal trainer, or their therapist… So many of us have been there or still get caught in the trap of wanting to help or “fix” our partners! Inside this podcast you will find everything you need to quit this habit ASAP! WHY you feel pulled to fix your partner. HOW it negatively impacts you (and your relationship!). WHAT you should do instead! You do not want to miss this e...

EP 165: Audience Questions Answered: Attachment Theory, Casual Dating, and More!

September 22, 2021 14:30 - 16 minutes - 20.7 MB

You don’t want to miss this VERY special episode! Inside of this episode I answer the audience questions that everyone wants to know the answer to! I discuss: Understanding casual dating (and how to communicate about it!). Moving towards secure attachment no matter your past. What to do if you “hate dating and using dating apps”. This episode is a HUGE thank-you to the audience and to everyone who has tuned in to the podcast. I created this podcast to help YOU, the listener, ...

EP 164: Anxious Attachment Relationship Game Changer

September 20, 2021 14:30 - 20 minutes - 23.9 MB

You need this episode! Single, in a relationship, married; whatever your relationship status. Inside of this episode: Why I won’t pretend to like fly fishing. How to “hold on to yourself’ when you’re in a relationship. Important mindset shifts to attract and maintain a securely attached relationship. This episode came to me the other day as I was walking on the beach and I realized that you all NEEDED to hear it. This information would’ve saved me so much heartache! Tune i...

EP 163: From Toxic Relationships to Unapologetically Loving Yourself with Special Guest Dr. Lisa-Marie Del Rio

September 15, 2021 10:30 - 43 minutes - 41.2 MB

Are you READY for a TRULY vulnerable conversation between two psychologists who have both survived narcissistic relationships? Then this episode is for you! *Please note this episode contains content that may feel triggering to some and contains discussion around mental health struggles* My amazing guest, Dr. Lisa-Marie Del Rio, is not only a clinical psychologist, she is also an expert in helping women heal their identities. (*Not to mention she is super cool, down to earth, a fitness...

EP 162: Help! I was Cheated On; Do I Stay or Do I Go?

September 13, 2021 14:30 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MB

This is a VERY special episode. Experiencing Cheating can totally destroy your world It can leave you feeling “not good enough” and like you did something wrong. I can be downright devastating! But there IS a way through it and I know this episode will help anyone who has ever been cheated on Inside this episode: I answer a real-life scenario sent to me by a LGV podcast listener. I explain the real roots of cheating. I walk you through your options when you are on the rec...

EP 161: The Power of Dialectics

September 08, 2021 14:30 - 24 minutes - 27.4 MB

One of the best kept Clinical Psych secrets:    The power of “DIALECTICS”.    When you grow in your relationships you MUST grow in your emotional intelligence.   Inside of this value packed episode I help you: Understand dialectics (what it means and WHY it is important). Apply it directly to your life and relationships.  Take your EQ to the next level so you can have a better relationship with yourself and others!    Don’t miss this episode!    AAAND if you’re lookin...

EP 160: Discover Your Non-Negotiables and How to Be a Well-Being Scientist

September 06, 2021 14:30 - 20 minutes - 23.8 MB

Your Non-Negotiables Matter!   I’m sure you have heard the saying: “you can’t pour out of an empty cup”.    And you may already know how important self-care is!    BUT, I want to help you take your self-care to the next level by teaching you the power of non-negotiables.   Tune into this episode for my own secret sauce on how I constantly raise the bar for myself AND stay well taken care of no matter what is going on in my life!   If you’re looking for even MORE ways to l...

EP 159: A Life Changing Cognitive Reframe: Trade Guilt for Self-Compassion

September 01, 2021 14:30 - 24 minutes - 27.8 MB

BREAKING NEWS FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH: Guilt keeps you stuck. Self-Compassion sets you free! Most people do not understand how to use compassion for healing and growth. Most people think criticism, perfectionism and “pushing through” is required to succeed. Inside of this episode: I discuss how guilt can sabotage your well-being and healing process. Why self-compassion is THE best path forward How to EASILY implement mindfulness self-compassion into your life for new levels of ...

EP 158: Discussing Dating Mindset, The Power of Being Single, and Cultivating Confidence with Special Guest Case Kenny

August 30, 2021 14:30 - 53 minutes - 54.5 MB

Y’all! It is my pleasure to announce today’s episode was with a VERY special guest. The host of the popular podcast: “New Mindset Who Dis”, the one and only, Mr. Case Kenny himself! I could have talked with Case for hours, we are SO ALIGNED on all things dating. You don’t want to miss this episode! Inside we discussed: How Mindfulness and Self-Awareness creates a strong foundation for dating. Creating your own story (and not losing yourself when dating/in a relationship). Cu...

EP 157: Help I’ve Been Ghosted! Dr. Morgan Shares How to Take Your Power Back after Being Ghosted

August 25, 2021 14:30 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MB

AUDIENCE QUESTION ANSWERED! Today’s episode was dedicated to a loyal LGV listener who sent in a question. Her questions were: Why do people seem securely attached and then become avoidant a couple months into the relationship? How do I move on from being ghosted? How can I continue to become more securely attached? I answer these questions and MORE inside of this juicy episode! Don’t miss it - tune in now! P.S. If you’re ready to move on from being ghosted, welcome in LOVE...

EP 156: How to Make Space for Love While Also Having a Great Career with Special Guest Dr. Lauren Cook

August 23, 2021 14:30 - 39 minutes - 41.6 MB

“You can’t have a great career and have a great relationship”. “You won’t be a good mom or a partner if you’re too focused on your career…” “You have to make sacrifices for what you want”. “Don’t be too successful, or you’ll intimidate the man.” LORD. I am TIRED of the lies when it comes to women achieving all they desire in their careers AND in their love lives. Girl, you can have it all. Here’s the deal: too many women throw themselves into their career because it’s “easi...

EP 155: Leave Toxic Dating Dynamics in the Past: A Personal Story from Dr. Morgan

August 18, 2021 14:30 - 22 minutes - 26 MB

Welp, I got SUPER vulnerable in today’s episode. I am sharing a reflection on a past relationship... (really hope my ex doesn’t listen to this podcast!) More specifically, I share about how I went to Miami 5 years ago to celebrate my birthday and how I am doing the SAME thing this year; except this time my relationship is COMPLETELY different. Inside of this episode I talk about: How disorganized attachment controlled my past relationship. Ways I was sabotaging myself. What it looks ...

EP 154: Rewire Your Brain with This Powerful Tool

August 16, 2021 14:30 - 15 minutes - 19.5 MB

Ready to rewire your brain?! Okay good, cause this episode will help you do just that! Inside of this episode: I teach you the tool of “Thought Screening”. I share WHY this is so important for your mental and relationship health. I make it easy for you to start using this tool TODAY. Seriously, this short episode might just change your life. Thought screening is POWERFUL and absolutely something you need to learn. If this episode hits home and you’re ready to take action in your re...

EP 153: Are you the Main Character of Your Life?

August 11, 2021 14:30 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MB

People pleasing is RAMPANT! How many of us are playing supporting roles in our very own lives… Living your life in a way that focuses on what other people think of you can completely sabotage your happiness! Pleasing everyone but yourself is a surefire way to end up miserable and worn out. You deserve to be the main character of your life. Inside of this episode I talk about: Where living life as a “supporting role” comes from. How to change this and begin to take control of your lif...

EP 152: How to Communicate Assertively and Move Towards Secure Attachment

August 09, 2021 14:30 - 24 minutes - 28.2 MB

What’s one of the BIGGEST factors in having healthy relationships? How we communicate! I want to make sure you have what you need for healthy communication and GREAT relationships Inside of this episode: I discuss Myths about assertive communication. I share the two main barriers to assertive communication. I share how assertive communication aligns with secure attachment. Make sure you tune in to this episode so you can start communicating as a woman who knows her worth and knows ...

EP 151: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse: The Journey from Low Self Worth to Healthy Relationships

August 04, 2021 14:30 - 18 minutes - 22.7 MB

Surviving Narcissistic Abuse is not something I thought I’d ever talk about openly. As it happened to me, approximately a decade ago, I was deeply afraid that I would never come out the other side of it. I thought I was doomed to a life of being controlled and manipulated. I couldn’t find a way out. . That was until the decision became life or death. I chose life (obviously). It is my wish that this episode can give anyone who is struggling in an abusive relationship HOPE for a differen...

EP 150: My Best Tips for Getting Unstuck and Taking Action on the Things that Matter

August 02, 2021 14:30 - 17 minutes - 21.8 MB

“Awareness without action is useless”. Inside of this episode: I share the proven N.B.A. framework for taking action (and no honey I am not talking about basketball!). I talk about why people get stuck and how to get unstuck. I help you get over your own B.S. excuses that keep you procrastinating. Tune in to get some of my best advice ever on having the life you desire. You deserve ACTION because action = change. Have compassion for your past self while still committing to the healt...

EP 149: Attachment Theory Secrets for a Healthy Relationship

July 28, 2021 14:30 - 19 minutes - 23.2 MB

REASSURANCE    Most of us know that term but we don’t realize the vital role it plays in creating a securely attached relationship.    To create secure attachment; we NEED reassurance!    Learning how to use this tool in your relationship is a relationship game changer.   Don’t miss this episode where I discuss:  Why anxious attachment creates high needs for reassurance.  My best tips for creating healthy reassurance patterns in your relationship.  How avoidantly attache...

EP 148: Overcoming the Past and the Journey to Securely Attached with Special Guest, and E.S.L. Program Graduate, Emma Cottrell

July 26, 2021 14:30 - 50 minutes - 51.1 MB

Have you ever felt you might never be in a healthy relationship?   Ever wondered if all of the good ones are gone, or there is something “wrong” with you that causes you to “fail” in relationships again and again?   If so; this episode is for YOU!   Inside of this powerful episode you will hear Emma’s...  Vulnerable story about her past dating life.  Favorite tools that she learned inside of the E.S.L program.  Insights as to how she became the securely attached woman she is...

EP 147: Kiss Stress and Overwhelm Goodbye with Powerful Reparenting Tools

July 21, 2021 14:30 - 21 minutes - 25.5 MB

How do you respond to stress and chaos?   It is likely that you’ve never thought about that question and that you are repeating patterns that were modeled to you as a young child.    You deserve to navigate tough times in a healthy way.    Inside of this episode I break down:  How to recognize your current unhelpful coping patterns.  How to implement new ways of being.  What it means to internalize a new healthy parent figure through the process known as “re-parenting”.    ...

EP 146: Master the Art of Forgiveness for a Better Life

July 19, 2021 14:30 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MB

Anger, resentment, hurt …   These emotions take up A LOT of space in your life.    When we cannot forgive, our past is taking up space in our life.   Inside of this episode:  I discuss WHY forgiveness is so important.  I provide a framework for implementing forgiveness in your life (starting today!). I give you tangible steps on forgiving yourself and others (and educate you on what to expect when attempting to forgive).   Don’t miss this life changing episode!    If ...

EP 145: Anxious Avoidant Dynamic Deep Dive

July 14, 2021 14:30 - 17 minutes - 21.8 MB

A toxic love cycle… The magnetic pull of: “there’s just something about him, even if I wanted to leave I couldn’t"... If you’ve felt this way you have likely experienced an anxious-avoidant relationship dynamic. This dynamic can cause you to feel like you’ve lost “all common sense” and can lead you to chase what you doesn’t love you back or push away the ones who would do anything for you. We repeat what we do not heal and I want to change that by helping you stop the toxic cycle today! ...

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