#308 Understanding Limerence and Longing with Amanda McCracken

In today's expert episode, I'm joined by journalist and author Amanda McCracken to dive deep into the topics of longing and limerence—those intense, ruminating crushes or obsessions that can stick with us for years, even decades. Amanda shares her very personal journey with limerence, what it was like to struggle with it long before the term became widely known, and how it intersected with her romantic life and late-in-life virginity. We talk about the addictive pull of longing, why emotionally unavailable people can feel so magnetic, and how societal influences like rom-coms and social media can amp up these feelings. Amanda also shares practical advice and her road to recovery, including how she eventually shifted out of these patterns to find real intimacy with her now-husband. If you're going through a breakup, struggling to let go, or finding yourself stuck in obsessive thoughts about an ex, this conversation will hit home and give you hope that healing—and even real love—are possible.

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#327 Perfectly Hidden Depression: Why High Achievers Struggle in Silence with Dr. Margaret Rutherford

In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by Dr. Margaret Rutherford, clinical psychologist, author, and host of The SelfWork Podcast, to dive deep into the topic of “perfectly hidden depression”—a term s...

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#326 How People Pleasing Makes Breakups Harder with Dr. Paula Freedman Diamond

In today’s expert episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Paula Freedman Diamond, a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of the new book “Toxic Striving: Escaping the Stress and Burnout of Hustle...

16 Juni 53min

#325 How to Create a New Blueprint for Love with John Kim

In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by John Kim, a licensed therapist, speaker, and author you might know as The Angry Therapist on Instagram. We dive deep into his brand new book "Love Hard on Purp...

9 Juni 31min

#324 How to Handle Seeing Your Ex for the First Time

In today's solo episode, I'm diving into one of the most nerve-wracking parts of post-breakup life: seeing your ex for the first time. Whether you're anxious about a possible accidental run-in, panick...

2 Juni 18min

#323 How to Heal Your Self-Worth After Heartbreak with Brooke Taylor

In today’s episode I’m joined by Brooke Taylor, transformational career coach and author of the new book Healing the Success Wound. We dive deep into the concept of the “success wound”—the hidden pain...

26 Maj 49min

#322 Five Phases of Divorce Grief: Expert Healing Advice from Therapist Oona Metz

In today’s expert episode I’m interviewing Oona Metz, a therapist and author who has spent 17 years specializing in divorce support. We dive into why women initiate nearly 70% of divorces, the persist...

19 Maj 47min

#321 Should You Text Your Ex? Five Questions to Ask Before Reaching Out

In today's solo episode, I'm walking you through a workshop-style reflection meant to help you pause before texting your ex. I share five key questions to ask yourself any time you feel that urge to r...

12 Maj 22min

#320 Navigating Early Divorce and Rediscovering Yourself with Sarah Vacchiano

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Sarah Vacchiano, author of Soft Launch, who shares her story of getting married young, going through an early divorce, and the journey of starting over in her...

5 Maj 45min