#285 Out of the Ashes: Courtney Peppernell’s Journey Through Heartbreak and Emotional Abuse

#285 Out of the Ashes: Courtney Peppernell’s Journey Through Heartbreak and Emotional Abuse

In today’s episode, I’m joined by internationally bestselling poet and author Courtney Peppernell to talk about her deeply personal new book, Out of the Ashes. Courtney opens up about her seven-year relationship that ended in emotional abuse and infidelity, and what it was like to recognize the toxic dynamics only in hindsight. We explore how she navigated feelings of shame, guilt, and even imposter syndrome as someone whose career centers around writing about love and connection. Courtney shares how therapy, creative expression, and rebuilding trust in herself helped her heal—and why learning to embrace difficult emotions, especially anger, is essential to recovery. We also discuss the difference between healthy and emotionally abusive relationships, what it means to “rise from the ashes,” and how to reconnect with your intuition after heartbreak. This is a powerful conversation about reclaiming your voice, rebuilding self-worth, and knowing that your best days still lie ahead.

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#294 Navigating Anxious and Avoidant Attachments with Julie Mennano

#294 Navigating Anxious and Avoidant Attachments with Julie Mennano

In today's expert episode, I'm interviewing Julie Mennano, who you might know from her Secure Love podcast or her super insightful Instagram account @thesecurerelationship. Julie is an attachment expe...

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#293 How to Feel Safe in Relationships with Jessica Baum

#293 How to Feel Safe in Relationships with Jessica Baum

In today’s episode, I’m welcoming back Jessica Baum, licensed mental health counselor, relationship expert, and author of the new book Safe (out today!). We dive into what it truly means to feel safe ...

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#292 Exploring Sexual Confidence and Healing After Heartbreak with Dr. Tara

#292 Exploring Sexual Confidence and Healing After Heartbreak with Dr. Tara

In today’s expert episode, I’m so excited to welcome back Dr. Tara, a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication, TV sexpert, and now author of the brand new book “How Do You Like It?” W...

21 Okt 202543min

#291 Is Your Breakup Story Helping or Hurting Your Recovery?

#291 Is Your Breakup Story Helping or Hurting Your Recovery?

In today's solo episode I’m diving into the topic of your breakup story—what it means, why it matters, and how the way you tell it can shape your healing. I explore how sharing your breakup experience...

14 Okt 202523min

#290 From Self-Sabotage to Self-Regulation: Anna Runkle’s Guide to Relationship Healing

#290 From Self-Sabotage to Self-Regulation: Anna Runkle’s Guide to Relationship Healing

In today’s expert episode, I’m interviewing Anna Runkle, better known as the “Crappy Childhood Fairy” on YouTube, whose new book, Connectability, just launched. We talk all about what it really means ...

7 Okt 202552min

#289 Surviving the Horrors of Dating with Rory Uphold: Mindset, Shame, and Self-Love

#289 Surviving the Horrors of Dating with Rory Uphold: Mindset, Shame, and Self-Love

In today’s episode, I’m welcoming back one of my favorite guests, Rory Uphold, to talk all about her brand new book The Final Girl’s Guide to the Horrors of Dating, out tomorrow (October 1st)! Rory an...

30 Sep 202552min

#288 Healing Through Letters: A Breakup Recovery Tool

#288 Healing Through Letters: A Breakup Recovery Tool

In today’s solo episode, I’m diving into one of my all-time favorite tools for breakup healing—letter writing. I share why this practice has been so powerful for me, how I integrate it into my coachin...

23 Sep 202520min

#287 When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned with Laura Behnke

#287 When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned with Laura Behnke

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Laura Behnke, whose story is such a powerful example of resilience, hope, and what it means to build a meaningful life regardless of the “rules” we think we need to ...

16 Sep 202557min

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