In this podcast, we delve into the profound power of romantic relationships that serve as one of the most powerful vehicles for personal and spiritual growth, revealing our wounds and guiding us toward deeper healing. In each episode, we explore attachment styles, relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, and more!
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E19: Working with Love Addiction, Limerence, Guilt, Shame & Disorganized Attachment using IFS Therapy & Parts Work - Akiva's Session
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1:11:17In this episode, I help Akiva unpack and do a piece of healing around her persistent love addiction, limerence, guilt, shame, Disorganized Attachment & Relationship OCD using the Internal Family Systems Therapy Model. Watch Akiva go from a shut down, dissociated state to being able to access her parts and do a piece of healing, leading her to feel …
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E18: Profound Change from Avoidant Attachment to Openness with IFS Therapy - Kleo's Session & Exploring Relationship OCD (ROCD), Disorganized Attachment, Avoidant Attachment, Inner Resistance & more!
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50:46In this episode, Kleo shares her journey of navigating Relationship OCD (ROCD) and Disorganized Attachment. During our session, we worked on helping Kleo connect with her avoidant parts, something she had long resisted due to the intense overwhelm these parts often triggered. In the past, their activation would lead to spirals of anxiety, helplessn…
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E17: Chronic Anxiety, ROCD, Disorganized Attachment & Abandonment Healing - Andriy's Session
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35:55In this episode, I help Andriy explore a chronic anxiety that he's been experiencing for most of his life, in addition to Relationship OCD and Disorganized Attachment. By focusing on this anxiety, Andriy was able to connect with a one and a half year old inner child that was abandoned by his mother due to her own mental health issues. Through Andri…
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E15: Relationship OCD (ROCD), Infatuation, Limerence & Disgust - Grace's Session
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1:08:44In this powerful episode, I sit down with Grace, who courageously shares her journey of living with and healing from Relationship OCD (ROCD). Grace captures the wild oscillation between fantasy, infatuation, and limerence and intense disgust, anxiety, and obsessive thinking, which has gotten considerably better with all the healing work she has bee…
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E16: Relationship OCD (ROCD) and the Shame that Fuels it - Emily's Session
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54:56In this session, Emily shares her struggles with ROCD that began in her early years. We explored themes of guilt, shame, and the fear of making mistakes, which are deeply rooted in her past experiences, including family dynamics and personal relationships. Through our conversation, we discussed how these feelings impact her current relationship and…
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E14: "Two Weeks in, She Became Hideous," ROCD, Disorganized Attachment - Devin's Story
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1:28:07In this episode, Devin discusses his experiences with Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD), which often manifests as feelings of disgust or lack of attraction towards his partners. He describes how these feelings can be sudden and intense, leading to confusion and anxiety about the relationship. Devin shares that these emotions are not…
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E13: Working Through Relationship OCD, Attraction and Intelligence Themes - Molly's Session
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54:28In this conversation, Molly shares her journey with Relationship OCD (ROCD) and how it has impacted her relationships, particularly with her husband. She discusses the patterns of infatuation and fear of commitment, the role of attachment, and the challenges of vulnerability in her marriage. The conversation delves into childhood influences on her …
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E12: Fearful Avoidant Attachment, Numbness & Disconnection - Christine's Session
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1:05:55In this episode of the For Love We Heal podcast, Christine shares her journey with Fearful Avoidant attachment. She discusses the complexities of emotional connection, the impact of trauma, and the role of intuition and spirituality in her healing process. The conversation delves into the cycles of numbness and disconnection that arise in relations…
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E11: Harmony's Journey with Relationship OCD
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1:05:36In this conversation, Harmony and I discuss her personal journey with relationship OCD, exploring the impact of her past relationships, self-sacrifice, the importance of self-advocacy, and the challenges faced in her current relationship. We delve into coping strategies, particularly in the context of Harmie's skating career, and how she navigates …
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E10: Navigating Cheating OCD, Guilt & Shame - Annuziata's Session
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1:08:44In this episode, Annuziata shares her personal journey with Relationship OCD, detailing her experiences from a young age and the impact it has had on her relationships. She discusses the feelings of guilt and self-doubt that arise, particularly in the context of her current relationship. The conversation explores the healing process, the importance…
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E9: Healing the Shamed, Confused and Embarrassed Child - Colleen's Story
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46:24The main themes in the conversation with Colleen Herman revolve around her journey with relationship OCD (ROCD) and attachment issues. Colleen shares her experiences of anxiety and self-doubt in relationships, often feeling torn between staying in or leaving a relationship due to obsessive thoughts about making the right choice. She discusses her s…
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"My mind bullied me to leave my relationship" - Lekha's Story
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1:02:47In this episode of the For Love We Heal podcast, Alex Bishop and Chandralekha delve into the complexities of relationship OCD, attachment issues, and the impact that anxiety and shame have had on her relationships. Chandralekha shares her journey of self-discovery, revealing how her mind often bullied her into avoiding connection. The conversation …
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Nondual IFS, Love & Awakening with Dr. Laura Patryas
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55:20In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Patryas, an IFS therapist, ordained spiritual minister, and author of Awaken to Love, for a deeply moving and wide-ranging conversation. We talk about spirituality, non-dualism, Internal Family Systems (IFS), romantic love versus unconditional love, and what it really means to “come home” to ourselves. Lau…
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Befriending Dissociation with IFS Therapy - Sidney's Story
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1:09:58In this session, we spent the majority of the time working with one of Sidney's dissociative parts, a very common part to run into when doing work in more complex systems. I hope you enjoy!By Alex Bishop, RPC, RCT
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Working with Limerence, ROCD and Healing a Shame Wound - Allison's Story
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1:13:52In this episode, I help Allison work on a part of her that falls into limerence, which is common for folks with Relationship OCD. We end up finding and healing a piece of shame and loneliness that is at the root of both the limerence and her ROCD. If you want support like Allison then book a free discovery call here: https://forloveweheal.com/relat…
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Working with Preverbal Trauma, Anxiety & Relationship OCD with IFS - Bree's Story
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56:22By Alex Bishop, RPC, RCT
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Healing Relationship OCD, Fearful-avoidant Attachment, and Wounds of Inadequacy and Parentification using IFS - Mia's Story
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1:16:39In this session, I guide Mia inward to connect with a part of her that carries the pain of feeling not good enough for her partner. She often finds herself stuck in obsessive loops, wondering if he finds her attractive enough or interesting enough. As someone with situationally disorganized (fearful-avoidant) attachment, Mia’s anxious side gets act…
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Healing Disorganized Attachment & Adoption Trauma with IFS – Eric’s Story
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1:07:48In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the For Love We Heal podcast, host Alex Bishop welcomes Eric, who shares a deeply personal journey through Relationship OCD, disorganized attachment, and the lifelong impact of early trauma, particularly his experience as an adoptee. Eric opens up about the emotional shutdown he feels in his relationships a…
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E1: How To Heal Anxious Attachment With Valerie Rubin
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1:01:04In this episode, I talk to Anxious Attachment Specialist Valerie Rubin about attachment wounding, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, conscious relationships, healing, and more! You can learn more about Valerie and her work at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healwithval/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UZDfyhUZgAG…
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