243. The Cost of Being Everyone's "Emotional Support Tights" in Relationships

What shapes the way you connect with the people in your life? For the 300th episode of the podcast, I'm celebrating by sharing some of the teachings from my recent Relationship Skills Workshop and exp...

7 Okt 36min

What does it actually mean to be good at relationships? You might think it means getting along with everyone, avoiding conflict, or being the person everyone can rely on. But sometimes those things co...

30 Sep 43min

What thoughts have you repeated so many times that you've stopped questioning whether they're actually true? Some thoughts can sound so reasonable and factual that we barely notice them, yet they can ...

23 Sep 22min

Have you ever achieved something you really wanted, only to wonder why it didn't feel as good as you thought it would? We can spend months or even years working towards a goal, expecting that reaching...

16 Sep 21min

Do you ever find yourself so focused on what is happening right now that you lose sight of where you are going? In this episode, I'm exploring what it means to be future-focused and how far ahead you ...

9 Sep 15min

Do you tend to think of perfectionism as a sign that you care about doing things well? In this episode, I'm returning to the topic of perfectionism, the many ways it can show up, and how it can hold y...

2 Sep 19min

A change in your circumstances does not mean you have lost progress. In this episode, I explore why it can feel as though you've gone backwards when your life changes, and how much of that judgement c...

26 Aug 14min

What if anger isn't something you need to suppress, avoid, or regulate your way out of? Many of us have been conditioned to see anger as irrational, harmful, or something we shouldn't express. In this...

19 Aug 21min