OPENHOUSE with Louise Rumball and leading therapists
279 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to your weekly #FreeTherapy fix with Louise Rumball and her favorite therapists. Your safe haven where friendship and therapy collide. OPENHOUSE is a fresh, fun and real podcast that explores the amazing impact that therapy and human connection can have on all areas of our lives. Louise and her favourite therapists, clinical psychologists & mental health experts take weekly thoughts, questions and stories as well as digging into Louise's life (the good, the bad and the ugly) so you know that you are not alone. From relationships to dating, to sex, intimacy, family, friendship and more, this podcast has something for everyone.
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114 - HEARTBREAK - Meeting Up with an Ex - Intentions, Expectations, and Communication ft. Dr. Tari Mack
September 04, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutesDo NOT text your ex (or text them back) without listening to this episode! Sometimes you just gotta ask a therapist ‘IS THIS A GOOD IDEA?’ and today, Louise & Dr. Tari Mack discuss exactly that. They delve into the complex topic of meeting up with an ex. So, if you’re considering reaching out or responding to an ex's request to meet? This episode is for you. The pair get into: When is a good time to meet an ex (if ever) Analyzing Your Reasons for Wanting to Meet an Ex Exploring the various...
113 - GIRL TALK - The beauty of falling in love in your 30s (and beyond) + fear, trust & freezing your eggs ft. Emma Wilson
August 28, 2023 22:00 - 59 minutesEver been made to feel embarrassed if you haven't 'settled down' or found the 'perfect love story'? Are you chasing butterflies when you still want safety, adoration and companionship too? Today, Louise is joined by the fabulous Emma Wilson (also known as the Turning 30 coach) as they get into a girl talk episode discussing how kicking off a relationship in your 30s (and beyond) could be the secret sauce to building a lifelong connection. Think communication, trust, openness, vulnerability, m...
112 - HEALING - Ask An Expert: Are you depressed or is your nervous system in freeze mode?
August 21, 2023 16:00 - 56 minutesAre you tired, lethargic, exhausted and depressed, or is your nervous system really saying *no*? Did you know your nervous system can shut down when it comes into contact with ‘too much, too fast, or too soon’ or ‘too little, for not long enough’?This week, join Louise as she asks Sarah Murphy, biology of trauma and nervous system expert - what is *really* going on when the body says no? Louise and Sarah discuss: What is freeze mode How it’s connected to fight or flight but isn’t the same ...
111 - DATING - Understanding The Healthy Male, The Alpha Male + The Scared Little Boy Ft. Zack Alexander
August 18, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutesWe all know an alpha male (and have been hurt by one too!), but have you ever wondered why this dynamic occurs, how it develops, and how it shows up in life, love, & relationships? Today, Louise chats with Zack Alexander, a practitioner who skillfully blends psychology, somatics, and spirituality, about the concepts of the healthy male, the alpha male, and the 'scared little boy,' and most of all - how to navigate these situations. Louise & Zack discuss: Male sexual promiscuity The concepts...
110 - HEALING - How to hack your (hot girl healing) morning routine - ft. neuroscientist Emily McDonald
August 14, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourAre you confused by 100s of TikTok influencers telling you what they do to start your day and live your best life? Ever wondered if you knew what the ACTUAL truth is of all of the information we are hit with about how to start your day? Today, we're diving into the science-backed morning routines with neuroscientist, Emily McDonald. She shares her top tips and tricks for mornings and nights that will make you a happier, healthier, and more energized individual. Say goodbye to trial and error...
109 - HEARTBREAK - If a break up really broke you, listen to this (defectiveness, abandonment + three sides to every story) ft. Louise Rumball
August 07, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutesThis episode has EVERYTHING no one ever tells you about why heartbreak can hit you SO DAMN HARD. Remember Episode 7 that went viral? It was the Ultimate Guide To Healing From Heartbreak that our host Louise Rumball recorded when she was deep in the depths of darkness post-breakup. Well, guess what? 2.5 years later, she’s BACK with a Pt. 2! After 2.5 years of healing and reflection, Louise has some powerful insights to share. Here's the truth: if a breakup completely shattered you, it’s becaus...
108 - LIFE UPDATE - Flirting with depression, the 'Freeze State' and asking yourself: what am I avoiding?
August 04, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutesLouise is back with another solo episode! She tells you that she has been flirting with depression and she shares with you what she has learned about the ‘freeze mode’ of our nervous system as well as sharing the 4 things she has learnt that help to bring her out of states of low mood and back into a state of being more happy and balanced. She also shares: Her recent life in Tulum Losing excitement and joy from things that used to spark joy Why none of us are perfect barbie The 80% anal...
107 - Opening up about... Limerence, Fantasy Bonding & Sex Addiction with Nicole Moore-Joseph
July 31, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBMove over Justin Bieber and Russell Brand because today we're diving into a world that often remains hidden from the limelight—the world of sex addiction. But forget the celebrities; instead, we have a remarkable guest on our podcast, the beautiful and strong Nicole Moore-Joseph, who fearlessly opens up about her candid battle with fantasy sex addiction and the extraordinary journey it has led her on. As Nicole shares her story, she takes us on a captivating ride through her healing process...
107 - Opening up about... Fantasy Bonding, Sex Addiction & Limerance with Nicole Moore-Joseph
July 31, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBMove over Justin Bieber and Russell Brand because today we're diving into a world that often remains hidden from the limelight—the world of sex addiction. But forget the celebrities; instead, we have a remarkable guest on our podcast, the beautiful, strong and courageous Nicole Moore-Joseph, who fearlessly opens up about her candid battle with fantasy sex addiction and the extraordinary journey it has led her on. As Nicole shares her story, she takes us on a captivating ride through her hea...
107 - Opening up about... Fantasy Bonding & Sex Addiction - an Interview with Nicole Moore-Joseph
July 31, 2023 14:00 - 1 hourMove over Justin Bieber and Russell Brand because today we're diving into a world that often remains hidden from the limelight—the world of sex addiction. But forget the celebrities; instead, we have a remarkable guest on our podcast, the beautiful, strong and courageous Nicole Moore-Joseph, who fearlessly opens up about her candid battle with fantasy sex addiction and the extraordinary journey it has led her on. As Nicole shares her story, she takes us on a captivating ride through her heali...
106 - SEX - High libidos, low libidos + mismatched libidos + the 30% rule- Ft. Dr Massimo Fontana
July 24, 2023 22:00 - 46 minutesHow much sex drive is too much of a sex drive? Do we use orgasms as a release from day to day life? Can you have a problem with too many orgasms? What if your partner whats to have sex and you don’t?Today, we ask you - have you ever stopped to ask WHY you or your partner wants or needs to orgasm, or orgasm so much? It’s a fascinating, often undiscussed question. In the episode, Louise Rumball and Dr. Massimo Fontana, therapist and sexologist, dive into various aspects of high sex drive the WH...
106 - SEX - High libido, low libido + mismatched libidos + the 30% rule- Ft. Dr Massimo Fontana
July 24, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBHow much sex drive is too much of a sex drive? Do we use orgasms as a release from day to day life? Can you have a problem with too many orgasms? What if your partner whats to have sex and you don’t? Today, we ask you - have you ever stopped to ask WHY you or your partner wants or needs to orgasm, or orgasm so much? It’s a fascinating, often undiscussed question. In the episode, Louise Rumball and Dr. Massimo Fontana, therapist and sexologist, dive into various aspects of high sex drive th...
105 - DATING - Ariana Grande: The Psychology of Relationship Jumping & Why You Hate Being Alone
July 21, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutesWhy can Ariana Grande never stay single? Today, in a reboot of a popular episode from Louise Rumball and Dr. Tari Mack, the pair bring back the concept of relationship jumping and explore why some people hate being alone, or staying single, while others find it the necessary way to heal. Louise & Dr. Tari mack discuss: The serial monogamist How people may unconsciously seek external validation and avoid their internal struggles by jumping from relationship to relationship The fear behind ...
104 - HOMETRUTH - Using ‘boundaries’ to ‘control you’ is not healthy partnership or love. Exploring the Jonah Hill situation
July 17, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutesPSA: someone's issues and insecurities are not healthy boundaries. Join Louise Rumball on this HOMETRUTH issue where she unpacks the recent Jonah Hill situation and asks ‘when are healthy boundaries unhealthy?She chats through: Was Jonah Hill using therapy speak & ‘healthy’ boundaries to control his girlfriend? How controlling behavior can be masked under positive speak How silent superiority is a big danger; and The importance of understanding how abuse starts small. Louise then invite...
103 - DATING - 10 reasons you’re getting your time wasted in the dating world
July 14, 2023 03:00 - 1 hourAre you blocking your own chances at finding love without realizing it? Today, we bring you one of our OPENHOUSE Bonus Episodes from the archives to share with you, today, clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack joins Louise Rumball to share everything she sees in her therapy room and the mistakes that block true love from coming in. The pair discuss: Repeating the same dating cycles Not asking the right questions Not pacing or taking things slow Prioritizing chemistry over exploring compa...
102 - Sensitive Souls Unite: A Journey through Big Big Emotions (and how to navigate) - ft. Maddy Ellberger
July 10, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourDo you FEEL big and FEEL often and sometimes it's just TOO MUCH? If yes, this episode is for you. Today, Louise is joined by a new guest, DBT andCBT therapist and Adjunct Professor at Columbia, Maddy Ellberger. Louise & Maddy Ellberger jumps into all things BIG, BIG emotions: What big emotions ACTUALLY are? Emotional sensitivity, emotional reactivity, and returning to a baseline state How some of us really are more sensitive than others How big emotions are connected to childhood Understan...
101 - DATING - Attention Is Not Intention: Breadcrumbing + ‘But The Sex Is Amazing’
July 04, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutesSometimes they’re interested, sometimes they’re not. Always texting but nothing ever moving deeper? One foot in, one foot out? Been hurt before so they don’t want to commit just yet? Do these situations sound familiar?In today’s Q&A episode, Louise jumps into another OPENHOUSE Session with Dr. Tari Mack as the pair discuss why people might be inconsistent, hot and cold, and whether it can be overcome. The pair discuss: What is breadcrumbing? How breadcrumbing blocks true intimacy How it ti...
100 - LIFE UPDATE - Living with health anxiety / a phobia + visiting the darkness and a mexican medicine man
June 29, 2023 22:00 - 57 minutesA wild, juicy life update discussing dark journeys, health anxiety and phobias? Interested in alternative healing? Wondering what's going on with Louise's relationship? If you’re into those types of things then this episode is for you. In OPENHOUSE’s 100th episode Louise Rumball jumps back on her now well-known "voice notes from Lu” type episode (usually saved for premium subscribers) to chat all things 100 EPISODES as well as telling you about what she’s been up to recently. Cue: she’s been ...
99 - FRIENDSHIPS - The connection between the Mother Wound & Female Friendships
June 26, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutesDoes the health of your Mum determine the health of your friendships? This week, in your #FreeTherapyFix, Louise and Stephanie explore how our early relationships with our mothers can impact our ability to form and maintain friendships with women later in life. The pair dive into:💫 How does the emotional inconsistency of your mother affect your social relationships with others?💫 Exploring the psychology of the ‘girls girl’ and the ‘only friends with guy’s girl’ 💫 Have you ever felt too much ...
98 - CHEATING - Cheating Explained Pt. 2: Unmet Needs, Social Media & Friends - ft. Dr Tari Mack
June 23, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutesDo unmet needs, social media interactions & cheating friends increase the likelihood of infidelity? In today’s episode - Louise is joined by Dr. Tari Mack in a Pt. 2 of the ‘why do people cheat’ episode to discuss the underlying factors that contribute to cheating and how you can protect yourself from being a victim. Louise & Dr Tari discuss Pt. 2 & 3 of the Cheating Formula, issues from within the relationship & issues surrounding the relationship. They get into: 💫How unmet needs can lead to...
97 - CHEATING - Why Do People Cheat - Pt 1: Repeated Cheating, Self-Esteem, Validation and Ego - ft. Dr Tari Mack
June 19, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutesIs everyone who cheats cold-hearted and narcissistic? In today's episode, Louise and clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack sit down to discuss the topic of cheating in relationships. This is the first part of a two-part episode where they delve into the question: why do people cheat? Join Louise and Tari as they discuss the following topics: The distinction between macro and micro cheating Starting conversations about boundaries and cheating Understanding the behavior of repeat and serial ch...
96 - HOMETRUTH - Your Partner Is Liking Other People's Instagram Photos: A Them Problem or a You Problem?
June 12, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutesHere's the 4-part framework to guide you through this confusing situation. In this special solo episode of HOMETRUTH, Louise delves into the common issue of partners liking other people's Instagram photos, unraveling whether it's a them problem or a you problem.Learn how to navigate this dilemma with confidence and clarity. Louise takes you through the following steps: Step 1: Character Assessment: Determine if they are a respectful king or queen, a red flagger, or a previous offender by exa...
95 - ATTACHMENT - Should The Anxiously Attached Stop Demonizing The Avoidant Attachment Style?
June 09, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutesShould we stop demonizing the avoidantly attached? In this exclusive OPENHOUSE Voice Note from Lu (usually available only for our OPENHOUSE Premium Subscribers), we dive into the world of the avoidantly attached and ask - should they really be demonized? Louise delves into: Unmasking the reasons behind the avoidantly attached getting a bad rap – are they truly out to hurt us? Cultivating compassion by unraveling their underlying fears and understanding the biological and physical responses ...
94 -DATING - Understanding the emotionally unavailable person ft. Dr Tari Mack
June 02, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutesWTF DOES BEING EMOTIONALLY AVAILABLE EVEN MEAN? Everyone talks about it, but no one truly understands what it means. In this episode, Louise Rumball is joined by Dr. Tari Mack to unravel the enigma of emotional unavailability. Louise asks: What does it really mean to be emotionally available? Distinguishing between being emotional and being emotionally intimate Debunking the misconception that expressing emotions automatically makes one emotionally available Exploring the link between avo...
93 - My Diet Made Me Depressed (+ Other Psychology Stories) ft. Kimberley Wilson
May 29, 2023 03:00 - 51 minutesCan the food we eat make you a healthier, less toxic individual? (+ help you live longer)? Do prisoners commit crimes because of what they eat? Is the food we are eating fuelling a mental health crisis? In today’s episode, Louise is joined by Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist and author of 'Unprocessed: How The Food We Eat is Fuelling our Mental Health Crisis' . Prepare to be amazed by the intricate web of connections between nutrition, behavior, and mental health. As Louise and Kimb...
92 - The Anxious Attachment Showdown: Mind vs. Body (Magic Moment)
May 25, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes100,000 people have streamed our anxious attachment episodes! To celebrate the one year mark, we bring you a magic moment, asking if an anxious attachment just a superpower to sniff out danger? In this magic moment, join Louise & Sarah Murphy, the ultimate biology of trauma expert, as she unravels the mysteries of why our anxious attachment style causes us so much grief. The pair explore: The origins of anxious attachment styles and their wild adventures in babyhood. Neuroception: The super...
91 - MOTHER WOUND - The Suppressed Mother + How Our Mom Impacts Our Body Image
May 22, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutesDid your mom shape your eating habits and relationship with yourself? Today, we unveil her powerful influence on YOU. Join us for Part 2 as we delve into the forbidden realms of the Mother Wound. Louise & Stephanie explore the drivers behind the controlling mother, the suppressed mother, enmeshment, body image, and beyond. They also get into the concepts of: Unmasking Mom's hidden control tactics When your identity can threaten your Mom Navigating enmeshment between Mother and Daughter Ho...
90 - LIFE UPDATE - Loneliness + The 3 Types of Relationship You *Need*
May 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourJoin Louise Rumball on another highly requested, always entertaining solo episode as she provides you with some quality time. In her well-known "voice notes from Lu" style episodes, she shares her personal journey and reveals what has been happening in the past few months since her return to Tulum with her boyfriend. Take a break from your therapy journey and have some fun as Louise explores the following topics: The unfiltered reality of loneliness and her own personal experience with it (a...
89 - MOTHER WOUND / MOMMY ISSUES- Pt. The Toxic, Attacking or 'Tidy' Mother
May 08, 2023 03:00 - 39 minutesMove over Daddy Issues, Mommy Issues is in town - yet no one is talking about them. Today, Louise & Stephanie Therapy explore the Mother Wound. They discuss: What the mother wound is, how it shows up differently to the father wound How the mother wound runs deep through generations The attacking mother, the critical or toxic mother The OCD mother and the connection to cooking, cleaning and ironing How mothers try to maintain control The identity as a 'mother' and how tied people get tie...
88 - DATING - Why Your Body Hates 'Healthy Relationships' + The Biology of The Spark, The Chase & The Ick
April 30, 2023 21:00 - 53 minutesChasing hot and cold behavior, tolerating inconsistency & trying to change emotional unavailability doesn’t sound attractive, so why the F is it attractive to some of us? Does the truth lie within our nervous system? Sarah Murphy, biology of trauma expert, would say yes and that someone with a dysregulated nervous system, who is wired for a high baseline of stress, will find stable relationships and people *boring* and will search for a chemical cocktail of excitement from people who are just...
88 - DATING - The Biology of The Spark, The Chase & The Ick
April 30, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBChasing hot and cold behavior, tolerating inconsistency & trying to change emotional unavailability doesn’t sound attractive, so why the F is it attractive to some of us? Does the truth lie within our nervous system? Sarah Murphy, biology of trauma expert, would say yes and that someone with a dysregulated nervous system, who is wired for a high baseline of stress, will find stable relationships and people *boring* and will search for a chemical cocktail of excitement from people who are jus...
87 - Sex, shame, STIs, herpes & *revolutionary* healing - an interview with Bek Antonucci
April 24, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBCould an STI be your ultimate permission slip for healing and changing your life for the better? Bek Antonucci would say yes, 100%. In this episode, Louise interviews the incredible Bek Antonucci about how her experience with herpes was the most healing thing that ever happened to her. Bek helps listeners understand: ✨ STIs are no big deal to some, and a huge deal to others - and WHY that is ✨ how to go beneath the iceberg of shame and stigma to identify your core wounds ✨ the concept of ...
87 - SEX - STIs, herpes & *revolutionary* healing - an interview with Bek Antonucci
April 24, 2023 13:00 - 1 hourCould an STI be your ultimate permission slip for healing and changing your life for the better? Bek Antonucci would say yes, 100%. In this episode, Louise interviews the incredible Bek Antonucci about how her experience with herpes was the most healing thing that ever happened to her. Bek helps listeners understand:✨ STIs are no big deal to some, and a huge deal to others - and WHY that is✨ how to go beneath the iceberg of shame and stigma to identify your core wounds✨ the concept of warmth...
87 - Shame, STIs, herpes & *revolutionary* healing - an interview with Bek Antonucci
April 24, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBCould an STI be your ultimate permission slip for healing and changing your life for the better? Bek Antonucci would say yes, 100%. In this episode, Louise interviews the incredible Bek Antonucci about how her experience with herpes was the most healing thing that ever happened to her. Bek helps listeners understand: ✨ STIs are no big deal to some, and a huge deal to others - and WHY that is ✨ how to go beneath the iceberg of shame and stigma to identify your core wounds ✨ the concept of ...
86 - DADDY ISSUES - Fantasy Bonding, Sex & The Alpha Male - Pt. 3
April 16, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBAre you ready to explore the tangled web of daddy issues, toxic masculinity, sexualization, and fantasy bonding? Together, Louise and Stephanie explore all of this and more. They discuss the reasons that a Father Wound may drive us to date people who are emotionally unavailable or who breadcrumb us, as well as the allure of being the other woman or the "saviour" in a relationship. Louise & Stephanie also examine the alpha male, the wounded masculine and the toxic masculinity and how this c...
86 - DADDY ISSUES - Fantasy Bonding, Sex & The Alpha Male - The Father Wound Pt. 3
April 16, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutesAre you ready to explore the tangled web of daddy issues, toxic masculinity, sexualization, and fantasy bonding? Together, Louise and Stephanie explore all of this and more. They discuss the reasons that a Father Wound may drive us to date people who are emotionally unavailable or who breadcrumb us, as well as the allure of being the other woman or the "saviour" in a relationship. Louise & Stephanie also examine the alpha male, the wounded masculine and the toxic masculinity and how this can...
85 - DATING - Chemistry vs. Compatibility: Understanding the Difference
April 10, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBUnderstanding the difference between chemistry and compatibility can help us understand that just because it feels good, doesn’t mean it will be good. We confuse chemistry with compatibility, intensity with intimacy and attention with intention, without every talking about the foundations of what compatibility actually means. Louise & therapist Dr. Tari Mack cover some game changing advice: The concepts of chemistry vs. compatibility Why love isn’t enough 6 signs of toxic chemistry (tra...
85 - DATING ADVICE - Chemistry vs. Compatibility: Understanding the Difference
April 10, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourUnderstanding the difference between chemistry and compatibility can help us understand that just because it feels good, doesn’t mean it will be good. We confuse chemistry with compatibility, intensity with intimacy and attention with intention, without every talking about the foundations of what compatibility actually means. Louise & therapist Dr. Tari Mack cover some game changing advice: The concepts of chemistry vs. compatibility Why love isn’t enough 6 signs of toxic chemistry (traum...
84 - HEALING - Is anxiety and depression caused by stress, trauma and nervous system dysregulation?
April 03, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutesToday, we take your therapy journey deeper into the mind-body connection and explore how stress, trauma, and our subconscious mind can affect our physical health in ways we may not have even realized. If you struggle with anxiety or depression, or are trying to help someone who does, this episode is a must-listen for you. Louise Rumball is joined by guest, Sarah Murphy, as the two dive into how and why: ⠀ Some people are naturally more sensitive than others, both to pain and to emotions⠀ Trau...
84 - HEALING - How stress and trauma can fuel anxiety and depression
April 03, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBToday, we take your therapy journey deeper into the mind-body connection and explore how stress, trauma, and our subconscious mind can affect our physical health in ways we may not have even realized. If you struggle with anxiety or depression, or are trying to help someone who does, this episode is a must-listen for you. Louise Rumball is joined by guest, Sarah Murphy, as the two dive into how and why: ⠀ Some people are naturally more sensitive than others, both to pain and to emotions ⠀...
83 - HOMETRUTH - Set Dating Standards And Attract A High Value Man / Woman
March 27, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB...and to repel mediocre ones at the same time. Get ready to revolutionize your dating life with today's HOMETRUTH episode of OPENHOUSE! Louise takes the mic to share her personal experience of mediocre and disappointing dating, as well as some serious gems on how she overhauled her dating standards to attract an amazing, high-value partner, and how you can too. Louise dives into: ⠀ Her own disappointing dating experiences in her 20s ⠀ What reasonable dating standards should look like ⠀ The...
83 - HOMETRUTH - How To Attract A High Value Man
March 27, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB...and to repel mediocre ones at the same time. Get ready to revolutionize your dating life with today's HOMETRUTH episode of OPENHOUSE! Louise takes the mic to share her personal experience of mediocre and disappointing dating, as well as some serious gems on how she overhauled her dating standards to attract an amazing, high-value partner, and how you can too. Louise dives into: ⠀ Her own disappointing dating experiences in her 20s ⠀ What reasonable dating standards should look like ⠀ The...
83 - HOMETRUTH - How To Attract A High Value Man / Woman
March 27, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes...and to repel mediocre ones at the same time. Get ready to revolutionize your dating life with today's HOMETRUTH episode of OPENHOUSE! Louise takes the mic to share her personal experience of mediocre and disappointing dating, as well as some serious gems on how she overhauled her dating standards to attract an amazing, high-value partner, and how you can too. Louise dives into:⠀ Her own disappointing dating experiences in her 20s⠀ What reasonable dating standards should look like⠀ The conc...
82 - DADDY ISSUES - Pt. 2 - Hyper-independence & overachieving
March 20, 2023 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBEver find yourself saying “I don’t need a man” or “it’s easier if I do everything myself”? Maybe you hate relying on people, or maybe you feel uncomfortable asking for help. Maybe your career takes over your life in a cycle of never-ending overachieving, over succeeding and a need for more. Or maybe, just maybe, you are used to doing live yourself but there is something underneath it that wishes you could do it with someone else? In part 2 of our 3 part Daddy Issues episode, Louise sits do...
82 - DADDY ISSUES - The Father Wound Pt. 2 - Female hyper-independence & overachieving
March 20, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutesEver find yourself saying “I don’t need a man” or “it’s easier if I do everything myself”? Maybe you hate relying on people, or maybe you feel uncomfortable asking for help. Maybe your career takes over your life in a cycle of never-ending overachieving, over succeeding and a need for more. Or maybe, just maybe, you are used to doing live yourself but there is something underneath it that wishes you could do it with someone else? In part 2 of our 3 part Daddy Issues episode, Louise sits down ...
81 - SEX - Crying after sex
March 12, 2023 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBHave you ever experienced post-sex tears and wondered WTF? Do you worry that something might be wrong with you, that it's not normal, or that no one else does it? Fear not, because clinical psychologist Dr Massimo Fontana is here to share his expertise and insights on this fascinating topic that happens to so many of us - but that none of us ever talk about. In this episode, Louise Rumball and Dr Fontana discuss the different reasons why people cry after sex, from emotional and physical re...
81 - SEX - crying after sex, is it normal?
March 12, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutesHave you ever experienced post-sex tears and wondered WTF? Do you worry that something might be wrong with you, that it's not normal, or that no one else does it? Fear not, because clinical psychologist Dr Massimo Fontana is here to share his expertise and insights on this fascinating topic that happens to so many of us - but that none of us ever talk about. In this episode, Louise Rumball and Dr Fontana discuss the different reasons why people cry after sex, from emotional and physical rele...
80 - LOVEBOMBING - Lovebombing or really in love?
March 06, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutesLovebombing is a deeply misunderstood behaviour pattern. It's not just coming on 'too fast, too soon', lovebombing actually goes a lot deeper. In today's episode, Louise & Dr. Tari Mack discuss: The psychology of lovebombing; The motives behind lovebombing; The difference between speed & pressure; The difference between lovebombing & emotional immaturity; The dark side of lovebombing & the abuse that can come next; Louise's experiences and more. Other recommended OPENHOUSE episodes...
79 - LIFE UPDATE - My Ex Texted Me, Premium Content + Sex Toys
February 28, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutesCrazy news! Join Louise for a solo episode as she gets to tell you some of the juiciest things that are going on at the moment for her: The new OPENHOUSE premium deep dive content *NOW LIVE* Her ex texting her?! Yes really A deep dive into sex toys + which toys are going to revolutionize your life ++ FINALLY! Get access to our ⭐ PREMIUM CONTENT! ⭐ ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community ar...
78 - HEALING - Does trauma come from an overwhelmed nervous system? ft. Sarah Murphy
February 27, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutesDid you know trauma isn't always an event? It is sometimes just something that was too much, too soon or without enough support at the time. So what *ACTUALLY* is trauma? Today, Louise gets to the root of how stressful situations impact our nervous system and what we need to understand before we start to heal from the events. Louise is joined by Sarah Murphy, an integrative practitioner who practices a multi-modality approach to root cause medicine and healing. She's certified in holistic nut...