Relationship
Tips and Tools
What’s the secret to a happy life? The research says it’s your relationships! But how do you create the connection, joy and ease you crave? The secret is to think about your relationships in a whole new way. Read on for science-based education and actionable tools to make all your relationships the best they’ve ever been (especially the one with yourself).
Radical Acceptance: 5 Steps to Embrace Reality for Lasting Peace (Podcast Episode 310)
Radical acceptance is about fully acknowledging and accepting reality as it is, especially when it’s something we don’t like or want to change. This approach, popularized by Dr. Marsha Linehan as part of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), encourages us to embrace...
How to Survive (and Enjoy!) the Holidays Without Losing Your Mind: 5 Steps for a Joyful Season (Podcast Episode 309)
Ah, the holidays. A time of family, fun, and… overwhelm? If the thought of spending time with family or navigating the stress of the season makes you feel anxious, you’re not alone. But there’s good news! With a little planning and the right mindset, you can not only...
How Childhood Neglect Impacts Your Adult Relationships and How to Heal: 3 Key Steps (Podcast Episode 308)
Many of my clients have issues today that relate back to being neglected as kids, but they’ve never realized that what happened to them was neglect. They say things like, “I had a roof over my head and food,” “My mom was there when I got home from school,” or they’ll...
What Is Compassion Fatigue? Signs, Causes, and 3 Powerful Tips to Overcome It (Podcast Episode 307)
Think about your relationships: Do you find yourself always giving but rarely receiving support? Are you the one everyone relies on to solve problems, listen to their concerns, or offer emotional support? If yes, you might be headed toward compassion fatigue without...
Can You Trust Again After Betrayal? Three Key Areas to Heal Any Relationship (Podcast Episode 306)
While a partner cheating might seem like the most obvious betrayal in a relationship, there are actually many ways we can feel let down or deceived in different types of relationships. Maybe your mom didn’t tell you about your dad’s cancer until the very end. Or maybe...
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