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367. Why Anxious and Avoidant Partners Keep Getting Stuck in the Same Cycle
Season 8 Episode 367
If you’ve ever been in a romantic relationship where one of you keeps reaching for closeness while the other pulls away just when things feel importa…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
366. Divorcing a Narcissistic Ex: Why It Escalates and How to Protect Yourself and Your Kids
Season 8 Episode 366
Most people expect a divorce or breakup to be painful. What they don’t expect is for it to feel strategic, relentless, and never-ending. If you’re se…
5 months ago
365. Should You Stay or Leave Your Relationship?
Season 8 Episode 365
How do you know when it’s time to stop trying in a relationship? I get asked this question a lot. How do you know if you’re giving up too soon? How d…
5 months, 1 week ago
364. You Think Everyone Is Judging You, But They Aren’t
Season 8 Episode 364
You think everyone is watching you. You think they noticed the weird thing you said. You think they’re analyzing your silence or your laugh or that m…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
363. What to Do When Your Partner Shuts Down in Conflict
Season 8 Episode 363
Your partner is not trying to ignore you during conflict. Their brain is overwhelmed. In this episode I explain emotional flooding, why it happens, a…
6 months ago
362. They Were There But Not Really: Healing From Neglectful Parents
Season 8 Episode 362
Ever feel like your parents were there but somehow you still grew up feeling unseen, unheard, or like you had to handle everything alone? In this wee…
6 months, 1 week ago
361. How to Stop Freaking Out When Life Feels Uncertain
Season 8 Episode 361
Your brain treats “not knowing” as danger, which is why uncertainty feels so awful. But you can train yourself to handle it. In this video, Dr. Abby …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
360. Why You Keep Getting Triggered and How to Finally Break the Pattern
Season 8 Episode 360
You swear it’ll be different this time. You’ll stay calm when your mom criticizes you, when your partner walks away mid-argument, or when your friend…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
359. Soothing Yourself First: Why Relying on Others Isn’t the Answer
Season 8 Episode 359
You always wait. You wait for the phone call from your partner, the text from a friend, the counselor’s time, maybe even your parent’s voice to calm …
7 months ago
358. Holiday Peace On Demand: What to Do When Family Drama Boils Over
Season 8 Episode 358
The holidays can bring out the best in us and the absolute worst. One minute you’re sipping cocoa, the next you’re fantasizing about running away fro…
7 months, 1 week ago