
372: The Fantasy of Fixing People Pt. 3
Most of us don't set out to control people—we think we're helping. We say it's love, protection, or just wanting the best. But underneath, c...
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Most of us don't set out to control people—we think we're helping. We say it's love, protection, or just wanting the best. But underneath, c...

So many of us grow up believing that love means fixing, managing, or predicting other people. It feels safer to silence our needs than risk...

So many of us confuse codependency with love—believing that fixing, managing, or rescuing others is the way to feel safe and connected. But...

Most of us want to be emotionally mature—calm in conflict, clear about our needs, and kind even when we're hurting. But no one really teache...

Most of us say we want to be loved — but for many of us, when it shows up at our doorstep, it stirs up panic, self-doubt, and the urge to ru...

Most of us were never taught how to be with uncomfortable emotions—only how to avoid, suppress, or get overwhelmed by them. The unfortunate...

Most of us don't realize how disconnected we are from our bodies, our emotions, and the present moment. We live in constant motion, pushing...

We've all been in situations where conflict slowly builds between us and someone else, only to find ourselves acting in ways we're not proud...

Most of us don't realize how much of our relationship pain is rooted in old stories—until those stories start playing out with the person we...

In this heartfelt episode, Justin and Abi discuss the profound impact grief and suffering have on humanity, exploring how the radical love o...

Betrayal cuts deep—not just because of the actions themselves, but because of what they shake inside of us. We choose to trust, to be vulner...

We've all experienced those people that seem hot one minute and cold the next. Their mixed signals keep us wondering if they want to be best...

Most of us were never taught how to feel emotions—let alone how to express them in a way that feels safe for us and the people we love. From...

Most of us were never taught how to share pain in a way that brings connection. We were taught to explode, shut down, or stay silent—and tho...

Empathy can be one of the most destructive forces to connection—or one of the most powerful. Without it, relationships become cold and judgm...

Nothing is more frustrating than feeling stuck in a relationship where your partner refuses to change. Maybe you've had the same conversatio...

Following your intuition can feel confusing. Sometimes it sounds like fear, sometimes like desire, and sometimes like silence when you need...

We've all felt it—the pit in your stomach that says the good can't last, or the ache that whispers the pain will never end. Living braced fo...

Chronic sickness can make you feel like you've lost yourself and that you're letting everyone else down too. It impacts more than just your...

Shame is one of the most powerful forces in relationships and one of the least recognized. It hides behind defensiveness, blame, denial, and...
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