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Ep #267: The False Protective Mechanism of Taking Things Personally
In my world, I’ve come to see just how much those of us with emotional outsourcing tendencies can take things personally. Often, those things have absolutely nothing to do with us! Can you relate? Maybe your tender ravioli feelings are getting hurt left and right, or maybe there’s someone in your life who’s constantly offended…
Read MoreEp #266: Real-Life Coaching from Anchored: Overcoming Codependency
This week, I’m bringing you a live coaching call I had with one of my amazing clients inside my six-month program, Anchored: Overcoming Codependency. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on inside Anchored and what the coaching in that program looks like, this episode is for you. This conversation is a deep look into the…
Read MoreEp #265: When Emotional Outsourcing Becomes a Habit in Relationship
Something I hear often from folks is that while they feel really solid in their independence when they’re alone, it feels like a switch gets flipped when they step into a relationship. Their emotional outsourcing tendencies seem to suddenly get amplified, especially in romantic relationships, but why does this happen? If you notice specific situations…
Read MoreEp #264: Coregulation and the Keys to Relating Well in Love and Life with Maggie Reyes
Our relationships are everything. Everything from your nervous system and reproductive function to whether or not you poop today has to do with how loved, safe, and secure you feel in the world. So, if relating is one of the most vital parts of being a human, what’s the secret to relating at your best?…
Read MoreEp #263: The Role of Platonic Love in Our Wellness with My Friends Suneye, Jules, and Juana
In celebration of February being the month of love, I’ve brought you important conversations on dating, self-love, and introduced you to my wife Billey. However, we can’t end this series without touching on one of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves: platonic love. That’s why this week, I’m introducing you to several of my…
Read MoreEp #262: The First Step in Healing: Choosing Self-Love with Lashonda Payne
In keeping with the theme of love and relationships here on Feminist Wellness this February, I’m sharing a conversation I had with an Anchored alumna about her experience in the program. My guest’s story is one that is truly emblematic of what’s possible when you choose you, and she’s here to share her journey…
Read MoreEp #261: The 6 Rules of Fair Fighting with Billey Albina
I have the most special treat for you, my wonderful listeners, this week. I am finally and with so much pride introducing you to my wife, Billey Albina. I have been a relatively private person on this show and I don’t usually share about my personal life, but this beautiful relationship is something I…
Read MoreEp #260: Receiving Compliments, Giving Consent, and Being Seen with Danielle Savory
When someone compliments you, how do you feel? For many of us folks raised as women with people-pleasing tendencies, receiving compliments can feel like danger in the body. Even when the person’s intention was to make us feel wonderful and loved, it can still catch us off guard and leave us feeling exposed and…
Read MoreEp #259: How to Create an Epic, Settle-Proof Love Life with Lily Womble
The modern dating experience can be incredibly isolating, but you’re definitely not alone if you feel like you’re struggling. We’re fed an endless list of dumb dating rules that are born out of systems of oppression, and my guest today, Lily Womble, is an intersectional feminist dating coach who’s here to show us how to…
Read MoreEp #258: Needing to Be Needed
Is your identity defined by the ways you’re needed by others? How often do you catch yourself acting selflessly in an attempt to feel valued? Why does our need to be needed lead to a deep-seated sense of dissatisfaction? And how can we begin to define a new version of ourselves that doesn’t include being…
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