We're officially a year old!! YAAAAY! Cheers to us!

In this episode, I talk to you as if I am talking to my best friend. I share a personal story of how I recently escaped a financial grooming trap that could have led to an abusive relationship. I also discuss how being an impressionable woman can make you vulnerable to manipulation tactics such as financial grooming.

Financial grooming: a form of manipulation where someone creates a false sense of trust and security by offering access to money or gifts in an attempt to gain control of the person's financial decisions, thus leading to psychological, emotional, or financial abuse.

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Hi guys! In this episode, I'm unpacking NEGGING, how it's often mistaken for flirting in romantic situations, disguised as "constructive criticism" and/or "praise" at work, and even dressed up as "support" in friendships.

NEGGING is a subtle form of manipulation used to gain psychological control, making you feel like you constantly have to prove your worth.

I also share a personal story about how my boundaries protected me from a relationship that could've had me right back in therapy twice a week!

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In this episode, I talk about the shame that surfaces whenever something- be it a business, career move, passion project or relationship- doesn't go as planned. Shame hurts because it isn't only about what failed; its about the stories we tell ourselves afterward. And as you'll hear, failure can be the very spark that ignites a brand-new beginning.

If something doesn't work out, something else will!

Dating for validation is a real thing! In this episode, I explore the overlooked motivation for seeking validation in relationships. Dating for validation can manifest in codependent behaviors such as "pick me" tendencies and rescue behaviors. Many of us are dating for validation, we just aren't aware.

PS: sending strength and healing to all the girlies triggered by everything happening in the country.

Vulnerability is a beautiful and complex concept. It deepens connections, and great friendships and relationships thrive because of it. In this episode, I explore the important distinction between vulnerability and oversharing. Vulnerability builds intimacy and cultivates empathy and understanding. However, it requires boundaries and discernment to avoid oversharing or putting yourself in harm's way.

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Resilience is a strong and positive quality, but actually being resilient is tough. In this episode, I share my personal experience and insights on building resilience, and the importance of showing up for yourself during difficult times.

TedTalk link : https://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_hone_3_secrets_of_resilient_people

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A little something for the emotionally exhausted lover girl who loves love and wants to be loved, but constantly finds herself torn between choosing herself and her desire for love and connection, and her need to protect herself from heartache. The lover girl who knows when to leave, yet feels emotionally drained from repeatedly doing so.

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It's almost Valentine's Day! How are you spending the day?

The cheat code to healing is healing in a relationship. In this episode, I explore the different ways people navigate healing. I discuss how simply staying single or taking a break from relationships doesn't necessarily lead to healing. I also discuss the self-damaging effects of making someone else's healing your responsibility.

Solitude and healing within a relationship accelerate your healing journey while avoiding relationships and isolating can hinder your healing progress.

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