Let’s Get Vulnerable: Relationship and Dating Advice
438 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 931 ratingsAre 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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Episodes
EP 36: Discussing Couples Therapy, Communication Tips, and Conflict Navigation with Special guest therapist Matthias Barker
June 17, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 56.1 MBAnyone experiencing a need for Coronavirus Induced Couples Counseling? Don’t worry @matthiasjbarker and I have got you covered! In this exclusive interview, we do a deep dive on ALL THINGS couples therapy! Matthias is a licensed mental health therapist and he is an expert in couples counseling–I’m so thrilled he joined me on the podcast for this topic! Inside today’s podcast you’ll discover: 👉🏼 The most effective way to communicate with your partner 👉🏼Our best r...
EP 35: Discussing Body Image, Grief, and Rewiring your Brain with special guest Dr. Morgan Francis
June 15, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 42.5 MBY’ALL this podcast episode is SO IMPORTANT AMAZING GUEST ALERT @Drmorganfrancis came on the “Let’s Get Vulnerable Podcast” TWO MORGANS IN ONE EPISODE EEEEK! Dr. Morgan Francis is a clinical psychologist, body image expert, mental health advocate, mother, and all-around boss babe She is someone I am honored to know and work alongside in the social media space. Inside today’s podcast you’ll discover: 👉🏼 Why your Relationship with your Body Impacts your...
EP 34: Talking Racism, White Privilege, and Ways to Make a Difference with Special Guest Josh Huestis
June 09, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 54.3 MBHow are you doing? No... how are you doing really? Conversations that have been lonnnngggg overdue are finally happening. The wound of Racism is being examined more openly Black voices are being amplified, and a lot of white folks are examining their privilege (some for the first time) As an ally, an advocate for equality, and a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement; I feel it is important to use this small platform to spread knowledge and amplif...
EP 33: Deep Dive on Attachment Theory, Dating, and Break-ups with Leanna Joan from the Helloandgoodbye Podcast
May 27, 2020 14:00 - 50 minutes - 51.6 MBEver wonder why you feel soooo hurt after a break-up? Even if you only dated for a few weeks? You’re like: “I know it’s normal to be upset, but not THIS upset...ugh!” THEN THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU The lovely Leann (@_leannajoan) had me on her podcast @helloandgoodbyepodcast and she got vulnerable on this incredible interview This episode was so juicy, I knew I needed to share it with you all! Inside today’s podcast you’ll discover: 👉🏼 An easy to unders...
EP 32: Real Talk on Relationships, Mental Health and Fitness with Special Guest Jayme Hardwick
May 25, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 51 MBY’ALL this is one of my MOST favorite podcast episodes EVER! SPECIAL GUEST ALERT Jayme Hardwick came on the “Let’s Get Vulnerable podcast” and she is the definition of an all-around boss babe! She is the wife (to @nickhardwick), mother of two boys, fitness enthusiast/fellow athleticwear connoisseur, and part-owner of my FAVORITE gym @renegade She is a total badass, and I’m so happy you all get to meet her in this episode! Inside today’s podcast you’ll discover...
EP 31: Understanding Codependent Dating Patterns and Learning to Set Boundaries
May 20, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 21.3 MB“Codependency” is a loaded word What does Codependency mean to you? Codependency: an excessive reliance on other people for approval and a sense of identity Inside today’s podcast you’ll discover: 👉🏼How to recognize when you are experiencing Codependency in relationships 👉🏼A personal story of mine (that involves my dog Son) that perfectly illustrates codependency 👉🏼Unpacking the ROOT of Codependency (AKA where does it come from, and how can I let it go?) 👉🏼How to move towar...
EP 30: Learn How to Identify this Major Coping and Relationship Mistake
May 18, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 22.8 MBAre you Numbing instead of Healing? Have you ever gone through a break-up and woke up with the worst tequila hangover of your life? Then maybe that hangover continued into a 3-week blurry mess filled with shopping sprees, taco bell, Ben & Jerry’s and nights you barely remember…. It can feel “good” temporarily...But then you wake up, your head is pounding, your whole body is aching, you shuffle to the bathroom and you catch a glance in the mirror…You look into your eyes, and your eyes...
EP 29: Attachment Theory Applied: Understanding the Anxious-Avoidant Dynamic
May 13, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 26.8 MBAre you dating the same type of person over and over and it’s ending in heartbreak every time? Inside this podcast, you’ll discover: Why you do what you do in relationships over and over–no matter how hard you try to consciously change it Why you are attracted to who you are attracted to How to start to break the Anxious-Avoidant pattern This episode is so value-packed! And for all of my Attachment Theory nerds-you will LOVE what I discuss in this episode. You know I talk A LOT a...
EP 28: Are You Sabotaging Your Love Life with this One Mistake?
May 11, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 19.3 MBThis is a MUST listen! I might as well have been driving around with a megaphone on this one! I give you the tough love you need to hear. It is likely you are making this one mistake that might feel like a small mistake, but in fact, it might be the very thing preventing you from a healthy romantic relationship. I don’t want to give it away but just know that this episode will help you get clear about what you need to do with all of the non-reciprocal, on again off again relationships ...
EP 27: What To Do If You Want an Unhealthy Relationship
May 06, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBWho is ready for some TOUGH LOVE? I made this episode to help you identify if you are doing any of these sabotaging behaviors that are preventing you from the healthy relationship you so badly want. You need this episode if you feel like: You’ve tried everything but you keep attracting the “wrong type of person” No matter what you do you keep “failing” at love You struggle with boundaries and communication This episode will give you what you need in order to make a healthy ch...
EP 26: Dr. Morgan’s Secrets for a Healthy Daily Routine
May 04, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 26.8 MBAre you struggling to create a daily routine during quarantine? (Ok seriously who isn't?!) If you are, then you NEED this super easy framework for a daily routine. I walk you through an acronym called GRAPES. Each letter represents a category that psychologists recommend you complete an activity in each day for optimal health and functioning. This episode walks you step-by-step through the framework to give you a clear and easy to follow guide for creating your daily routine. Essenti...
EP 25: Real Talk on All Things Money, Relationships and Self-Worth with Special Guest Chloe Elise
April 20, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 43.9 MBCAN YOU GUESS WHAT MONEY and RELATIONSHIPS HAVE IN COMMON? They are both connected to your Self-Worth If you would’ve told me that 5 years ago, I would’ve rolled my eyes at you… I would’ve said that’s some hippy-woo-woo-B.S. I would’ve said - I’m broke because I’m a grad student, working a low paying job, and I wasn’t born with a trust fund… But NOW, I know - it’s the truth! Your RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU is the foundation for your relationship with others...AND your relationship...
EP 24: Dating and Attachment Theory: What does Secure Attachment look like?
April 15, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 21.9 MBIN DATING-IS THERE ANYTHING WORSE THAN “WASTING YOUR TIME” ON THE WRONG TYPE OF PERSON? Are you dating and you don’t know what the heck a secure partner looks like? How will you actually know when someone has the potential to be a healthy, long-term partner? Someone you’d actually gladly commit to... This Episode is a particularly special one because the question I answer came straight from my DMs Instagram - yes, I LOVE to answer your questions, so if you have one, make sure you DM me!...
EP 23: Discussing Self-Compassion during a Pandemic, Self-Worth, and Healing from a Break-up with Special Guest Dr. Rebecca Ray
April 13, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 35.6 MBY’all I am SO EXCITED about this podcast episode! Eeeeekkk! I had the honor of having Dr. Rebecca Ray (@drrebeccaray) on the “Let’s Get Vulnerable” podcast. She provides the podcast episode we are all in need of right now. (True story we tried to do a typical interview, but our Wifi connections just didn’t cooperate - so I sent her the questions I had in mind, and she recorded an AMAZING interview! #makeitwork) From using self-compassion to cope with the pandemic, to the importance ...
EP 22: Why do your Relationships Fail: Understanding Repetition Compulsion
April 08, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 21.7 MBWould you like to know one of the main reasons why your relationships may be failing over and over? Do you ever feel like you’re repeating the same pattern over and over again just with a different person? Same relationship, different haircut? Then this episode is for you. In today’s episode, we explore a theory that Dr. Sigmund Freud called “Repetition Compulsion.” Even though Freud’s theories are from nearly a century ago, many of them are still very relevant today. In this episode...
EP 21: One of the Biggest Mistakes People Make in Relationships
April 06, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 19.6 MBAre you making this common mistake? This episode is a must for anyone in any kind of relationship - work, romantic, family - you name it! Basically, if you’re a human, you need this one. One of the biggest mistakes people make has to do with communication, and it is: You are focusing on expressing yourself without expressing yourself in a way that you can actually be heard. I explain this in detail and tell you how you can change it in this episode. I even use a tasty sandwich me...
EP 20: Dating During a Pandemic: My Best Advice
April 03, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 23.8 MBIs dating cancelled due to COVID-19? Nope - Dating isn’t dead, it’s just different. I have been hearing from so many of you and you are concerned. You are worried about the pandemic and the ways it is impacting dating...and of course, even in times of crisis - we still have that basic human need to find love. In today’s episode, I give you everything you need to know about the current dating scene. I tell you exactly why dating isn’t dead - and the reason may surprise you. I give...
EP 19: Setting Boundaries: The 5 Steps You Need
March 30, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 18.7 MBDo you want to know one of the number ONE questions I get? This is something SO MANY of you ask me about... “HOW DO I SET BOUNDARIES?!” In today's episode, I go over the top 3 reasons WHY you have struggled to set boundaries-we get deep here. Then I give you tangible steps on how to set boundaries effectively. I break it down into 5 easy to understand steps that will allow you go out there and start setting boundaries right away. I get vulnerable about my own shift in becoming s...
EP 18: My Top Tip for Great Sex
March 25, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBLet’s Talk About Sex Ba-by, Let’s talk about you and Me... Welp, it FINALLY happened. I did a podcast episode on SEX! A lot of people want to blame “bad sex” on their partner. It’s easier to do that than look internal. But guess what? It all starts with YOU. Tune into today’s episode to learn about the FOUNDATION for great sex. We can ALL benefit from this reminder. The link is in my bio! Tune in, and let me know your biggest takeaway from the episode. P.S. It totally ma...
EP 17: LIVE Coaching Session: Discussing Boundaries and Communication
March 23, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes - 22.8 MBDo you ever wonder WHY you struggle to set boundaries and express your needs? Do you feel like you end up in relationships that don’t meet your needs, and leave you feeling unloved? This episode might be just what you need to break the patterns that have kept you stuck. I am SO EXCITED about this episode BECAUSE… Drumroll, please!!! It is the first LIVE coaching episode of the Let’s Get Vulnerable podcast! My amazing client allowed me to share part of a coaching session with you...
EP 16: How to Attract a Healthy Relationship After leaving a Toxic Relationship: Go Girl Podcast Interview with Ashley Caprice
March 18, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 42.9 MBI was featured on the @gogirlpodcast with @iamashleycaprice. We had so much fun in this interview, that I wanted to make sure I shared it with you all! In this episode, I talk all about how to date after you’ve survived a toxic relationship. If you’ve ever left a toxic relationship, you know that having the bravery and strength to put yourself out there again is TOUGH. In this episode, Ashley asks me for all of my advice about how to get back out there so you can do so with confidence, ...
EP 15: How to Use Dating Apps: My Top Four Tips for Success
March 16, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 21.8 MBDo you HATE the dating apps? Do you say things like “people are so flaky”, “nothing ever goes anywhere” or “Apps are just a big waste of time?” I used to say those things too. I totally get it. The truth is - whether we like it or not (and um especially now - helloooo social distancing) dating apps are one of the MAIN tools for meeting new people these days After many requests on this topic, I finally put together an episode to give you EXACTLY what you need to make dating apps work ...
EP 14: My Top 4 Tips on How to Navigate the Early Stages of Dating
March 11, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 17.6 MBHave you ever experienced those “new relationship jitters?" The early stages of dating can feel like a roller coaster. Let me give you my top 4 tried and true tips that you need to navigate the early stages with confidence and ease. Watch this video, and be sure to leave a comment with your biggest takeaway! And REMEMBER, I absolutely love to hear from you all. So shoot me a DM on IG @drmorgancoaching with all of your thoughts or questions. P.S. It would mean the world to me if you t...
EP 13: Discussing Modern Dating, Gender Roles, and How to Attract your Ideal Partner with Special Guest, 90 Day Fiancé Cast Member, Ash Naeck
March 09, 2020 14:49 - 53 minutes - 54.4 MBWe have a very special guest on Let’s Get Vulnerable today - the one and only Ash Naeck. Ash is not only an amazing relationship coach, but he is on this current season of the reality TV show 90 Day Fiancé! Ash gets vulnerable on today’s episode and talks about his own journey in love, how he became a relationship coach and even shares a little bit about his experience on reality TV. We go on to discuss how to heal from past relationships, and how to attract the relationship you have a...
EP 12: Mindfulness Self-Compassion: this Meditation Can Improve Your Life
March 04, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 21.7 MBONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOLS FOR HEALING? MINDFULNESS SELF-COMPASSION Struggling to forgive yourself for past relationships? Beating yourself up for the “mistakes” you made? Give yourself the gift of listening to this episode! I will walk you step by step through a mindfulness self-compassion meditation that has positively changed my life, and the lives of many of my clients Best part? It’s only 10 minutes long! 10 minutes to a lighter, happier, more grounded you! Tu...
EP 11: The Top Three Phrases You Need for a Great Relationship
March 02, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutes - 18.9 MBWant to know the number one presenting problem I hear in couples therapy? “We need to work on our communication.” It is no secret that every great relationship needs great communication skills. In this episode, I break it down for you, so that you can go and apply these three phrases to your relationships right away and see improvement immediately. Want to learn how to communicate so that your partner can actually HEAR you instead of getting defensive? Make sure you listen to this epi...
EP 10: How to Ditch the Anxiety and Rock a First Date
February 26, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 25.2 MBFirst date jitters got you stressed? Feel like you might puke before the food arrives? What do you wear, what to say, what questions should you ask?! Omg what if they don’t look like their picture! Well, I’ve got just what you need. Tune into today’s episode on the “Let’s Get Vulnerable” podcast for my top tips on how to ditch the anxiety and rock a first date! I had some serious fun on this episode. You will have to listen to find out how just much fun! P.S. It totally makes m...
EP 9: Understanding Relationship Patterns and Attachment Styles
February 24, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 33.5 MBDROPPING RELATIONSHIP GOLD on today’s podcast episode Attachment Theory is one of the most important things I teach Why? It makes the unconscious, conscious… It puts you in the driver’s seat. However, before we can change, we need to forgive. Have you forgiven your younger self? Have you accepted he or she was doing the best they could with what they had? Tune in to this week's episode to : Understand your relationship patterns Understand WHY you do what you do ...
EP 8: The Keys to Improving Your Communication
February 19, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBDo you want to know one of THE most important skills we have as humans? Communication. I am so excited about today’s episode because this is one of my most favorite topics of all time, and it is VITAL if you want a great relationship. I discuss why communication is important, and I review the four different communication styles. I give you tangible tips that you can implement right away to improve your communication. Having to learn effective communication is not your fault. Very...
EP 7: My Top Three Tips for the Foundation of a Healthy Relationship
February 17, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 22.6 MBAre you ready for GREAT relationships? You can’t have a beautiful house, without a solid foundation, and you can’t have a great relationship without these three things in your relationship foundation. I discuss three powerful aspects that are required for a healthy relationship foundation. These things will set you up for success in your relationships (and in your life) Today’s episode includes a discussion around self-worth, boundaries, and good communication. Are you ready to div...
EP 6: I am a Survivor of Narcissistic Abuse: Dr. Morgan’s Top 3 signs to Look for in an Abusive Relationship
February 12, 2020 14:30 - 20 minutes - 23.8 MBNarcissistic Abuse affects over 158 million people in the U.S. It is likely that you or someone you love is a survivor. In today’s episode, I share my top three signs to look for that point to Narcissistic abuse. I also dive into the stigma attached to domestic violence, and why I feel sharing my story as a survivor is so important. This episode is for my survivors of NA, people currently in an abusive dynamic, or people who have had loved ones impacted by abuse. I named this podca...
EP 5: Discussing Communication, Self-worth, Finding Your Tribe, and Masculinity with Special Guest John Eli
February 10, 2020 14:06 - 52 minutes - 53.4 MBHave you ever struggled to make a relationship work? In today’s special guest interview, my guest John Eli, gets vulnerable about his own life experiences. He opens up about his struggles with self-worth, honesty, and communication. John openly shares about what has come up in his own marriage in a way that anyone can relate to. We dive into the concept of “Ownership” and the importance of effective communication. We also talk about how to know who “your people” are through the practice o...
EP 4: The Top 3 Lies You’re Telling Yourself About Dating that are Sabotaging Your Love Life
February 03, 2020 15:03 - 17 minutes - 21.6 MBWe’ve all been there…Lying to ourselves about why we’re still single and then feeling frustrated when nothing we try seems to be working. It is painful and beyond frustrating. That is why in today’s episode I am shedding light on the top 3 lies I hear the most. I will walk you through what they are, and how you can compassionately challenge them. Ready to let go of the lies that keep you stuck, and are you ready to level up in love? Listen to this episode where I drop the cold hard trut...
EP 3: Special Guest Interview: Bonnie Huestis discussing Addiction, Self-worth, Couples Therapy, and the Importance of Knowing Who You Are
February 03, 2020 15:02 - 46 minutes - 48 MBIn today’s guest expert episode I am interviewing my very first guest; the highly skilled therapist, Bonnie Huestis. We do a deep dive on addiction, self-worth, couples therapy and the importance of knowing who you are. This episode features: A theory to help you understand why addiction occurs An examination of the importance of self-worth and why it impacts all areas of our lives including relationships An exercise called the “Obituary Exercise” to help you get clear on who you r...
EP 2: How to Slay 2020: Dr. Anderson’s Morning Routine, Daily Practices, and Key Mindset Shifts
February 03, 2020 15:01 - 22 minutes - 26.1 MB2020 Motivation running low? It’s February and maybe you feel your gas tank is already on E on this year and you’ve completely lost your motivation... This episode is just the thing to get you back on track. I will cover my TOP THREE tips for slaying the day and improving your life Looking for specifics on a morning routine, daily practices, and mindset shits? This is the episode for you! Most experts tell you that you NEED a morning routine, but they don’t give you the sneak peak ...
EP 1: Welcome to The Let’s Get Vulnerable Podcast
February 03, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutes - 18.2 MBWelcome to the Let’s Get Vulnerable Podcast! Whoa, we did it! This is episode one where I do a deep dive on the birth of “Let’s Get Vulnerable.” I discuss the vision for this podcast, and what you can expect when tuning in. I also do a quick shoutout to all the people who have supported me in getting to this point-including all of you: my amazing followers. I discuss why I appreciate my @drmorgancoaching IG followers so much and ways that this space has truly become a community. I s...
The Top 3 Lies You’re Telling Yourself About Dating that are Sabotaging Your Love Life
January 28, 2020 19:10 - 17 minutes - 17.1 MBAre you single and sick of it? We’ve all been there…Lying to ourselves about why we’re still single and then feeling frustrated when nothing we try seems to be working. It is painful and beyond frustrating... That is why in today’s episode I am shedding light on the top 3 lies I hear the most. I will walk you through what they are, and how you can compassionately challenge them. Ready to let go of the lies that keep you stuck, and are you ready to level up in love? Listen to this epis...
Podcast Trailer: An inside peek at what is to come!
January 22, 2020 22:58 - 1 minute - 2.01 MBIntroducing the Let’s Get Vulnerable Podcast with me, Dr. Morgan. This passion project and knowledge packed audio gem will have 4 episodes available to your ears on Monday, February 3rd! In this short Trailer you will hear from me, your host, Dr. Morgan Anderson, psychologist and relationship coach. I will tell you what to expect, and describe the purpose of the podcast. Ready to get vulnerable, and improve your life and relationships? You’re in the right place! So Buckle Up, and Let’s ...