Best Jacqueline Trumbull Podcasts (2025)

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Season 5 Wrap Up: Beating Cancer, Becoming a Psychologist, and Leaping into the Next Chapter 56:34

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when the hamster wheels we've been running on suddenly stop spinning? In this raw and deeply personal Season 5 finale, we pull back the curtain on our own mental health journeys over the past year, revealing the profound transformations that occur when life forces you to confront your …

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Manifestation: Path to Your Dreams or Just Wishful Thinking? 1:02:55

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when two skeptical psychologists take a deep dive into the world of manifestation? In this episode, we take a look at what "manifestation" is, what is actually based in science...and then we try manifesting for real. We start by acknowledging our initial skepticism about the idea that …

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Eating Disorders: What Friends and Family Need to Know 1:00:49

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Do you have a family member, friend or roommate whose relationship to food is a little...concerning? Eating disorders hide in plain sight, often disguised as diet culture, fitness goals, or "healthy eating." But beneath these socially acceptable lifestyles lie deadly mental health conditions that c…

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Enabling: When Helping Our Loved Ones Makes Things Worse 56:44

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) When does our help cross the line from supportive to harmful for our loved ones with mental health challenges? In this episode we dive deep into the complex dynamics of "unintentional reinforcement," a less judgmental term for "enabling" that acknowledges how our best intentions can sometimes backf…

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Humiliation: The Spiciest Social Emotion 1:06:31

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Humiliation might be the most painful social emotion we experience, even traumatizing. Yet it's much less talked about compared to its cousin, shame. In this revealing episode, we unpack the distinct characteristics that make humiliation uniquely devastating and potentially dangerous. When someone …

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Interview with Agatha Peters: Navigating Narcissism Across Cultural Lines 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when cultural expectations of family loyalty collide with the reality of narcissistic abuse? In this special episode, licensed clinical social worker Agatha Peters brings a fresh perspective to this complex intersection, drawing from her personal journey as a Nigerian-American and her …

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Interview with Amber Rae: When Staying In A Safe Relationship Hurts You More Than Leaving 54:31

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when you look into a stranger's eyes and suddenly realize what's been missing from your marriage all along? In this episode, bestselling author Amber Rae joins us to share her transformative journey from a nine-year relationship that checked all the boxes on paper but lacked true intim…

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Love Island USA Analysis Part 2: The Emotional Intelligence Behind Reality TV Relationships 1:10:22

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Now that Season 7 of "Love Island USA" has finished, we're unpacking the fascinating psychological dynamics that made this season so compelling. In this episode, we discussed how the men of Love Island gave us a masterclass in modern masculinity. In an era where men's mental health is suffering fro…

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The Hidden Pain of Rejection: Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and Its Link to ADHD 1:06:19

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when criticism feels like a physical blow? For some of you, rejection and criticism trigger an emotional response so intense it has its own name: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). In this episode, we deep into the painful world of RSD – that overwhelming feeling of shame and worth…

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Love Island USA Analysis Part 1: Untangling Reality TV Relationship Dynamics 1:08:53

3M ago1:08:53

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Ever wondered what reality TV can teach us about psychology? In this episode, we put our mental health expertise to "work" analyzing the relationship dynamics on the first 17 episodes of Season 7 of "Love Island USA," revealing fascinating patterns that mirror what therapists see in couples therapy…

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The Fight You Didn’t Mean to Start: Why Conflict Escalates and How to Defuse It 1:14:25

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Ever felt yourself going from calm to explosive in seconds flat? Or watched someone you care about transform into a raging stranger over something seemingly small? In this episode, we dive deep into the anatomy of emotional explosions - those high-conflict moments that can damage relationships and …

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The Cost of Anxious Attachment: When Someone's Insecurities Make You Question Your Worth 1:09:37

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Do you ever feel like you're walking on eggshells around someone who constantly needs reassurance? In this episode, we tackle anxious attachment from a different angle - not just what it feels like to be anxiously attached, but how that attachment style can impact the self-esteem and identity of th…

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Understanding Others' Minds: The Science of Mind-Reading in Borderline Personality Disorder 1:01:05

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when you can't understand what others are thinking or feeling? Why do some people constantly misinterpret your intentions? The answers lie in a fascinating psychological process called mentalization. Mentalization—our ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, and intentions of othe…

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The Science of Co-Regulation: Building Safety in Relationships 1:00:40

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Ever wonder why holding your partner's hand during a stressful moment instantly calms you down? The answer lies in the fascinating neurobiological dance of co-regulation – when two nervous systems attune to and influence each other, creating safety, connection, and resilience that neither person co…

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When One Chases and the Other Runs: Understanding the Pursuer-Withdrawer Dynamics in Couples 1:00:33

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Feeling stuck in the same arguments with your partner? Does it feel like a cycle of one of you is chasing and the other is running away? In this episode, we talk about the problematic cycle behind recurring relationship conflicts through the lens of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). We break down the …

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Self-Hatred: Wrestling With The Hidden Demon 1:15:48

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Have you ever had the unsettling realization that perhaps you don't like yourself very much? That underneath all your accomplishments, relationships, and hard work, there's a persistent voice whispering that you're somehow fundamentally flawed? In this very personal episode, we dive into the connec…

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Sex After Trauma: How PTSD Affects Sexual Intimacy 57:18

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) The invisible connection between trauma and sexual intimacy affects countless relationships, yet remains largely hidden in silence and shame. In this episode, we dive deep into why PTSD creates significant barriers to healthy sexual function—even when the original trauma had nothing to do with sex.…

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Interview with Dr. Jordan Quaglia: The Science of We-Care beyond Self-Care 1:11:59

5M ago1:11:59

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Do we always have to choose between caring for ourselves vs. caring for others? Nope! Dr. Jordan Quaglia, associate professor at Naropa University, introduces us to "We-Care" – a revolutionary approach to caring that blends self-care and caring for others into an integrated practice where they mutu…

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Triangulation: How Loved Ones Get Stuck in Toxic Relationship Dynamics 58:16

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Have you ever noticed a never-ending cycle of drama amongst your family or friend group? In this episode, we talk about how the Drama Triangle might be the hidden pattern keeping your relationships stuck in painful cycles. Whether you're supporting a loved one with mental illness or navigating diff…

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Interview with Paula Croxson: An Insider Look into Polyamory 1:10:47

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What if we've been thinking about love all wrong? What if the idea that we must choose just one person to love deeply is simply a cultural construct rather than an inherent truth about human relationships? In this episode, we discuss with Paula Croxson, our friend and practicing polyamorist how we …

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Interview with Madison Errichiello: Love is Blind, Loss, and Healing through Trauma 1:01:51

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Madison Errichiello steps out of the "Love is Blind" pods and into a raw, illuminating conversation about healing from trauma and finding strength in vulnerability. Known for her openness about mental health on the show, Madison joins us to reveal the deeper layers behind what viewers saw – and how…

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Self-Pity: The Social Costs of Wallowing In Your Troubles 59:30

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Ever found yourself wanting to scream when someone launches into their hundredth "woe is me" monologue? Yep, we've been there. In this episode, we talk about one of the more isolating coping mechanisms: self-pity. We break down exactly what makes self-pity so aggravating for loved ones—that toxic c…

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MySpace Top Eight: How We're Haunted By Our Teenage Popularity 1:00:24

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) The wounds of high school popularity - or lack thereof - run surprisingly deep. In this episode, we explore how our teenage and adolescent social status continues to shape our self-concept decades later, informing how we navigate relationships, perceive our value, and approach social hierarchies. W…

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Long-Distance Love: Making It Work When Miles Apart 1:00:45

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Distance makes the heart grow fonder—or does it? In this episode, we explore long-distance relationships and what the research actually shows about couples who love across miles. We share our own varied experiences with long-distance love—from casual dating situations to serious commitments. Differ…

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Your Brain on Extremes: How All-or-Nothing Thinking Affects Mental Health 1:13:15

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) We all know those moments—when everything feels either perfect or disastrous, when someone is either completely trustworthy or utterly toxic. "All-or-nothing," "black-and-white," or dichotomous thinking, shapes our relationships, political views, and self-perception in profound ways. But where does…

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Arrested Development: The Generational Trauma of Emotionally Immature Parents 1:02:47

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Are your parents bad at dealing with difficult emotions? Do they fall apart, ignore, criticize or withdraw when you need them the most? Emotional immaturity in parents causes profound ripple effects through generations, creating patterns many of us don't recognize until we're deep into adulthood. B…

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Why Are They Acting Like a Child? Understanding Emotional Immaturity 1:01:55

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) When your dating a guy who isn't ready to settle down or your friend whines for not getting what she wants, you roll your eyes and think "they're so immature." But what does being "mature" mean, exactly? In this episode, we nerd out over the concept of emotional immaturity, the developmental aspect…

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Interview with Dr. Blaise Aguirre: Confronting the Shadows of Self-Hatred 1:00:28

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Do you hate yourself or know someone who does? We delve into the painful reality of people who loathe themselves with Dr. Blaise Aguirre, a distinguished expert in child and adolescent psychiatry at McLean Hospital. We navigate the often-overlooked dimensions of self-loathing, delving into how it m…

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Navigating the Complex Family Dynamics of a New Marriage 59:00

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Can a new marriage really shake the foundation of a once harmonious family? Maybe if the newcomer is, ahem, emotionally challenging. In today's episode, we respond to a listener who asked for tips on dealing with the toxic behavior of a new family member. "Emma," a Little Helper, sent us a message …

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Exploring Ethical Non-Monogamy: Redefining Commitment and Navigating Open Relationships 1:12:19

8M ago1:12:19

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Is ethical non-monogamy simply a radical departure from tradition, or a return to our more natural relational roots? In this episode, we respond to one of our fans' questions about how to have an open relationship (thank you, fan from Columbia, Missouri!). We share stories and observations from div…

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Interview with Dr. Marina Rosenthal: Unlocking the Secrets of Sexual Health and Intimacy through Sex Therapy 1:05:03

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Sex shouldn't feel like a chore...unless that's something you're into! In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Marina Rosenthal to talk about sex therapy. Dr. Rosenthal discusses how sex therapy addresses various issues, from erectile dysfunction and pain during sex to navigating non-monogamy and infi…

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Plastic Surgery: Navigating Self-Love, Societal Pressure, and Body Image 57:36

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Is plastic surgery a sign of self-improvement or a lack of self-love? In this episode, we reflect on this question after both of our (first?) major plastic surgery procedures: Kibby's double mastectomy for breast cancer treatment and Jacqueline’s decision to undergo liposuction. We question societa…

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Situationships, friends with benefits, and other fancy names for sex without commitment 1:04:26

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) What happens when you have sex with someone you like, get along with, and trust, but don't want to call it a "serious relationship"? In this episode, we explore the types of casual relationships such as friends with benefits and situationships, where the lines between friendship, passion, and intim…

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Navigating Boundaries and Grief: Dr. Caitlin Fang's Journey Through Family Mental Health Challenges 1:10:53

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) When faced with the heart-wrenching decision to set boundaries with a loved one battling mental health issues, the choice is never easy. Many of us choose to estrange ourselves and cut off contact with difficult parents for our own wellbeing, but we also risk losing them forever. In this special ep…

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Breaking Free from Narcissistic Parents: Healing, Self-Worth, and Healthier Relationships 1:04:54

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) When you grow up in a household where love feels conditional, and your sense of self-worth hinges on meeting impossibly high standards. In this episode, we discuss the challenges faced by those who have navigated life with narcissistic parents. We explore the emotional scars left by such upbringing…

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Surviving the Holidays: Tips for maintaining sanity through family dysfunction 43:42

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Tis the season to be overwhelmed by family dysfunction! The holidays often unravel unresolved family dynamics and we often have to balance time with loved ones and our own sanity. In this episode, we delve into the emotional triggers that resurface during festive gatherings, like feeling like a chi…

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Digesting the Election: Understanding the Support and Criticism of Trump 59:24

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Well, the results are in: Donald Trump is the president of the United States. Again. This election came with a ton of emotions on either side of the political divide. In a world where differing political views often lead to divisive conflicts, how can we bridge the gap and maintain our relationship…

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Interview with Dr. Marina Rosenthal: Strategies for high conflict couples 56:15

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Every couple fights sometimes, but what if conflict is the norm in your relationship? High conflict couples tend to fight, shut down, yell, and sometimes even get violent too often. In this episode, we talk to couples therapist and relationship mindset expert Dr. Marina Rosenthal about how high con…

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Unveiling the Dark Side: Exploring Sex Trafficking, Power Imbalances, and Abuse in the Celebrity World 54:04

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) How well do you really understand the grim reality of sex trafficking? We challenge some of the most deeply-held misconceptions, revealing its unsettling proximity to our everyday lives. We confront the recent allegations against music mogul Diddy, exploring how power and abuse intertwine in comple…

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Estrangement: The rising trend of cutting off toxic family members 1:12:41

12M ago1:12:41

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Welcome back to the first episode of our fifth season! Whether it's a temporary break or a permanent distance, many of us have cut off contact with a family member when the relationship has gotten too difficult. Estrangement is on the rise as more people are deciding to cut off contact with their p…

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Season 4 Wrap up: From feeling lost to...a little less lost 49:15

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Well, this year has been trying, to say the least. From losing a beloved pet, coping with cancer, and career transitions, we open up about the challenges we've had to overcome throughout season 4. In this episode, we recap the season and reflect on the strategies we used to rebuild our resilience a…

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Interview with Dr. Erin Berenz: Navigating sexual assault, trauma, and healing 56:45

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) The #MeToo movement raised awareness of just how common sexual assault really is. Unwanted sexual contact can have devastating consequences on the victim's life through trauma symptoms that show up at work, at home, and in love. In this episode, Dr. Erin Berenz (associate professor at University of…

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Interview with Dr. Marcus Rodriguez: Expert strategies for strengthening parent-teen relationships 1:11:51

1y ago1:11:51

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) These days, the only thing harder than being a teen is parenting one. How do we even raise healthy adolescents and teens when they have the world literally at their fingertips and vapes look like harmless toys?? For this episode, we welcome back Dr. Marcus Rodriguez, a leading specialist in youth a…

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Entitlement: Its Impact on Narcissism, Careers, and Relationships 1:07:47

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) You deserve to have your dreams come true, to get what you want out of life, to always be treated like a queen!...or do you? In this episode, we talk about entitlement, the tendency to think you will get special treatment or resources no matter what. We discuss the pros and cons of entitlement, why…

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Dating Borderline Personality Disorder 1:03:27

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Love can feel "dysregulated" even in the best relationships with intense infatuation, disappointments, intimacy, and heartbreak. However, dating someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD) means these ups and downs can get extreme. In this episode, we talk about what it's like to be in a rom…

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To Parent or Not to Parent? Exploring the Child-free Life 49:39

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Choosing to become a parent is one of the most important and impactful decisions one could make. But how on earth do we make such an important decision without really knowing how it'll turn out? In this episode, we discuss what the pros and cons of a child-free life. We also talk about the decision…

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Interview with Dr. Matt Scult: How to Master Stress 57:45

1+ y ago57:45

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) When did saying "I'm so stressed" become the norm? Stress seems to be a given for anyone out there adulting so it's hard to know when it becomes a problem and what to do about it. In this episode, we talk about stress with Dr. Matt Scult, VP of Clinical Science at Scenario, licensed psychologist, a…

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Parasocial Relationships: Connecting to the Stars 58:30

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) When our levels of Netflix binges get so intense, we end up spending more time with our favorite characters or celebrities than anyone else in our lives. The connections we have to these stars is called parasocial relationships. In this episode, we delve into parasocial relationships, why we need t…

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Escaping the Trap: Unveiling the Reality of Narcissistic Abuse 1:02:03

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) Relationships with narcissists can be thrilling, consuming, and completely devastating. Narcissists try to fill the void of their own insecurities by controlling or exploiting their loved ones, creating patterns of narcissistic abuse. In this episode, we talk about how people can tell if they're a …

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Living with Multiple Personalities: Meet the Parts! 1:35:39

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Send us a text! (add your email to get a response) For this second episode on dissociative identity disorder (DID; commonly known as "multiple personality disorder"), we welcome back patient Molly to meet some of her other personalities! In our last episode, Molly and her therapist Dr. Caitlin Fang described what it's like to live with 13 other sep…