Best Raffaela Podcasts (2025)

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89: A hidden behaviour that's keeping you stuck in picking & pulling 18:22

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7d ago18:22

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When you STOP venting, you'll take huge steps towards accessing freedom from chronic skin picking and hair pulling. And when I say "venting", I mean the cathartic act of complaining or offloading about your problems onto a loving and listening ear. We've all done it/do it. Don't even try to deny it! I struggled with chronic skin picking for 15 year…

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88: You could be missing this vital piece to inner freedom 19:15

14d ago19:15

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Skin picking, hair pulling, and nail biting won't stop without this vital piece. I've spoken to hundreds of people like you in this community, and they all want the same thing: relief, a break, the space to be themselves without this behaviour constantly getting in their way, like a shackle around their legs or a thorn in their side. What I've noti…

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87: Is It Truly Possible To Be Free From Picking & Pulling? 15:25

18d ago15:25

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Are you making this big mistake too? "When I stop picking, I'll be free, I'll be able to relax and just be." Yes, finding freedom from skin picking and hair pulling will have a drastically positive impact on your life, BUT what most people describe as freedom is usually not based in reality and is actually keeping them stuck. So is it truly possibl…

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86: How to Beat PMS & Menopause with Strength Training | Vanessa Kerr 58:39

24d ago58:39

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If you’ve been feeling moody, foggy, or struggling with PMS or menopause symptoms, this episode is going to shift the way you see your body. My guest, Vanessa Kerr, is one of Australia’s most respected strength coaches and the owner of Hills Barbell Club. She’s also the NSW Head Coach for the High Performance Team and a team coach for the Australia…

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85: "Just Stopping" Doesn't Work... Here's What Does 22:35

1M ago22:35

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Most people try to “fix” skin picking or hair pulling by focusing on the behaviour, but that’s why we stay stuck in it. In this episode, I share a radically different approach: how looking at your life as a whole can reveal the real root of your BFRB (body-focused repetitive behaviour) and what’s keeping you stuck in the cycle. You’ll walk away see…

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84: Why You Pick More in the Evenings & What to Do About It 23:26

1M ago23:26

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Are evenings your weak spot for picking? You’re likely overstimulated, not "weak" or “failing.” In this episode, I break down why modern-day overload drains impulse control and heightens emotional reactivity, making nights the hardest. You’ll learn simple somatic practices to reduce daily overstimulation so you can arrive in the evening more ground…

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83: Why Confident Women Still Struggle to Speak Up | Harriet Bratt 1:20:15

2M ago1:20:15

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Many strong, driven, and high-achieving women still find themselves holding back, worried about coming across as rude, arrogant, or “too much.” In this conversation with Harriet Bratt, international speaker, trainer, Firewalk Guide, & global best-selling Co-Author, we explore why high-achieving women often silence themselves and how to reconnect wi…

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82: How to Use Somatics to Heal Your BFRB 26:48

2M ago26:48

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If “just stop picking” hasn’t worked, this episode reveals why and what actually does. I share how somatic practices helped me move from coping to healing, so even on hard days filled with stress, migraines, and breakouts, I no longer turn to picking. You’ll learn how reconnecting with your body builds emotional resilience and true self-trust. What…

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81: The #1 Mistake Growth-Minded Partners Make That’s Sabotaging Their Relationship | Adam Hudson 1:00:36

2M ago1:00:36

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When you’re passionate about personal growth, it can feel frustrating if your partner isn’t on the same page. Many growth-minded people unknowingly make a mistake that actually pushes their partner away, sabotaging the very connection they want to build. In this powerful conversation with women’s empowerment coach Adam Hudson, we explore what happe…

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80: Everything You’ve Been Told About the Ego Is Wrong 28:17

2M ago28:17

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We’ve all heard it: “Your ego is the enemy.” But what if that belief is actually making things worse? In this episode, I challenge the popular narrative surrounding the ego and reveal why perceiving it as “bad” or “toxic” keeps you stuck in cycles of shame, self-doubt, and even chronic skin-picking. Instead, I offer a radically different perspectiv…

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79: The 3 Ingredients Every Relationship Needs (Beyond Just Love) | Adam Hudson 1:19:28

2M ago1:19:28

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Love might light the spark, but it won’t keep the fire burning. In this episode, coach Adam Hudson breaks down the three core ingredients that make love last and shows how to navigate the messy middle between the honeymoon phase and real life. You’ll learn: The 3 essentials beyond love: attraction, real compatibility, and shared values/life goals H…

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78: Why the World Feels So Divided - The Real Reason We’ve Lost Compassion 28:01

3M ago28:01

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This episode is inspired by recent, saddening events. We live in a world that pushes us toward black-and-white thinking, good or bad, right or wrong, us versus them. But if you want to have a real impact, it starts with something most of us resist: keeping your heart open in the moments you most want to close it. In this episode, I share openly abo…

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77: From Burnout to Alignment - Emotional Intelligence for High Achievers | Zerina Derveni 1:24:04

3M ago1:24:04

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High-achieving women are used to getting results, climbing ladders, and mastering challenges, but even with all the success, many secretly feel unfulfilled. Why? Because results alone can’t fill the deeper need for meaning, alignment, and authenticity. In this powerful conversation with life coach and self-discovery expert Zerina, we explore what’s…

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76: Why Mindset Doesn’t Work And What to Focus on Instead | Blair Dunkley 1:40:55

3M ago1:40:55

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We’ve all been told to “change our mindset,” but Blair Dunkley makes a strong case for why mindset doesn’t actually work in today’s world and what to focus on instead. Blair has spent decades researching behaviour and creating mind models: practical, flexible tools that help people move forward, stop self-sabotage, and build resilience in the face …

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75: Turning Self-Care from a Chore into Something You Crave 32:06

3M ago32:06

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If you’ve ever told yourself you’ll “do better with self-care” only to watch it slide the moment life gets stressful, you’re not alone. Most high-achieving women know self-care is important, yet it often feels like one more task on the never-ending to-do list! In this episode, I share why that happens, the deeper beliefs behind it, and how to refra…

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74: Use Breathwork to Release Emotional Baggage & Feel Grounded | Karen Theimer 1:03:40

4M ago1:03:40

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In this episode, I sit down with breathwork facilitator and massage therapist Karen Theimer for a deep, grounded conversation about the power of the breath to release stored emotions, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect you to yourself. Karen shares how breathwork can help you process what you’ve been carrying, sometimes for years or even ge…

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73: Reclaiming Life after Decades with Skin Picking | Melissa’s Story 1:05:27

4M ago1:05:27

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In this episode, I sit down with Melissa, one of my clients in my program STRENGTH, whose journey is such a powerful example of what’s possible when you approach healing with self-kindness and curiosity. She shares how she went from self-criticism and perfectionism to cultivating compassion, celebrating her progress, and finding freedom from the sh…

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72: Friendship as an Adult - Why It’s Hard & How to Make It Easy | Adam Hudson 1:16:15

4M ago1:16:15

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Making new friends as an adult can feel confusing, awkward, or even impossible, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Adam Hudson returns to break down why adult friendship feels so hard, how your past experiences shape your current relationships, and what to do about it starting today. If you’ve ever felt stuck in surface-level connections o…

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71: What's the Point of Personal Development Anyway? 26:27

4M ago26:27

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If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I still not there yet?” or “How much more work do I need to do?”, this episode is for you. I’m unpacking a pattern I see in myself and in so many others who are on a growth journey: doing all the inner work, yet still feeling like it’s not enough. In this episode, I offer a perspective shift that mig…

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70: Are You Really an Empath - or Is It Something Else? 30:25

5M ago30:25

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If you’ve ever described yourself as an empath, this is for you. I’m diving into a conversation I’ve wanted to have for a long time. One that’s honest, direct, and grounded in love. Because what if the thing we often call empathy… isn’t actually empathy at all? In this episode, we talk about: Why what you’re feeling might actually be a trauma respo…

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69: Parenthood, Personal Power & the Myth of the Perfect Self - A Raw Conversation with Matt Lavars 1:17:45

5M ago1:17:45

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What does it really take to break generational cycles, build emotional resilience, and feel at home in yourself? In this powerful and refreshingly honest conversation, I sit down with one of Australia’s most trusted coaching mentors, Matt Lavars, to talk about the often-ignored depths of healing, parenting, and personal responsibility. Whether you'…

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68: How to Break Out of Toxic Patterns in Yourself, Relationships, and Work 26:54

5M ago26:54

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If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle where the same frustrating patterns keep repeating, whether in relationships, finances, or how you talk to yourself, there's one place we need to look - inwards. We explore the difference between being a victim and living in victimhood and how shifting out of the latter changes everything. Inside this episode: T…

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67: Power, Presence & Polarity - The Real Meaning of Masculine and Feminine Energy | Adam Hudson 1:06:35

5M ago1:06:35

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This episode goes far beyond surface-level talk about masculine and feminine energy. It’s a deep, practical, and refreshingly honest conversation about what it really means to embody both energies without losing your edge, your drive, or your softness. Whether you're constantly in go-mode, navigating emotional blocks in your relationship, or trying…

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66: Why You Feel Worse After Trying to Be Better 34:42

6M ago34:42

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We’ve all tried to punish ourselves into better behavior. Telling ourselves, "You only get to have or enjoy this thing if you DON'T do that." But does it ever actually work? In this episode, we explore the deeper cost of self-punishment and how it silently erodes our confidence, worsens chronic skin picking, and holds us back from true growth. If y…

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65: How to Stop Pushing So Hard and Start Living with More Ease 25:02

6M ago25:02

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Ever find yourself pushing through exhaustion just to earn a moment of peace, only to crash and repeat the cycle? In this episode, I share a raw, real-life moment where everything went wrong, and exactly how I turned it into a reset instead of a breakdown. If you’re craving a life that feels calmer but still purposeful, this one’s for you. Here's w…

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64: Slowing Down Without Guilt - A High Achiever’s Guide to Reclaiming Peace 29:32

6M ago29:32

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If you're always on the go, chasing the next achievement, and only letting yourself relax once everything is done, this episode is for you. In this heart-to-heart, I share what slowing down really means (and what it doesn't), why high-achievers resist it, and how you can begin doing it without guilt, shame, or losing your edge. Because slowing down…

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63: Your Relationship Blueprint - How Your Past Shapes Love And How to Heal It | Adam Hudson 1:12:32

6M ago1:12:32

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In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the concept of relationship blueprints, the subconscious patterns that shape how we connect, love, argue, and attach. Together with guest Adam Hudson, we explore the anxious-avoidant trap, what drives hyper-independence, how to identify your own blueprint, and the exact tools you need to rewire old emotio…

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62: When Focus Feels Impossible - How to Stay Grounded, Productive & Stop Picking 24:31

6M ago24:31

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In this episode, Rafaela dives deep into why chronic skin picking often flares up when we’re struggling to focus — and what you can do about it. She shares science-backed, practical tools to help you ground yourself, improve concentration, and break free from the shame spiral that comes with distraction and avoidance. Whether you live with ADHD, ge…

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61: Your Voice Is the Bridge to Your Authentic Self | Angela Lanterman 56:18

7M ago56:18

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re hiding parts of yourself or struggling to speak up, Angela’s story will deeply resonate and remind you of what’s possible when you choose to show up with self-love. In this powerful session, I’m joined by Angela, a courageous client who opens up about her year-long journey of transformation. What began as a desire to…

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60: Why Sugar Triggers Skin Picking (+ A Big Update) 27:01

7M ago27:01

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Welcome to Untapped Confidence, formerly the Untapped Potential Podcast. In this episode, I share why the podcast has a new name and how it reflects the deeper purpose of this space. We also explore an important question from my free support group - "Why does eating sugar increase the urge to pick your skin?+ Here’s what you’ll learn: • How sugar i…

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59:The Fear of Being Seen & What Happens When You Stop Hiding | Adam Hudson 1:18:09

7M ago1:18:09

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If you've ever felt stuck, misaligned, or quietly overwhelmed by a life that looks good on paper but feels off inside, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we explore what it really takes to come home to yourself. Through the lens of Adam Hudson’s raw, personal story, we unpack the deeper patterns behind burnout, disconnection, and fear o…

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58: Understanding and Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts 22:42

7M ago22:42

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What if your intrusive thoughts weren’t something wrong with you—but actually a protective mechanism rooted in past experiences? In this heartfelt episode, Raffaela Marie dives deep into the nature of intrusive thoughts, exploring how they connect to chronic skin picking and other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). Drawing from her personal…

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57: Is Chronic Skin Picking a Form of OCD? 30:46

8M ago30:46

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Do you feel like chronic skin picking is more of a compulsion or like OCD rather than a behavioural addiction? In this episode, Raffaela Marie dives into the nuanced relationship between chronic skin picking and compulsive behaviours, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Drawing from personal experiences and psychological insights, she explores…

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56: Why Skin Picking Gets Worse for So Many at the Start of the Year 29:17

8M ago29:17

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What if your heightened skin picking urges early in the year aren’t just random but rooted in deeper emotional patterns and unrealistic expectations? In this episode, we explore why skin picking often intensifies during the first few months of the year. Through heartfelt personal reflections and powerful listener stories, we unpack the pressure of …

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55: Should You Try NAC for Skin Picking? The Truth About This Popular Supplement 27:35

8M ago27:35

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NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) is often recommended to people struggling with dermatillomania, but does it actually work? In this episode, we break down what NAC really is, how it functions in the body, and why it might help reduce chronic skin picking. We’ll explore: What NAC is and how it’s connected to antioxidants and glutathione How oxidative stress …

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54: Feeling like freedom from skin picking just isn’t possible? 22:33

8M ago22:33

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Ever feel like freedom from skin picking just isn’t possible? You’re not alone - and you're not stuck. In this episode, host Raffaela Marie opens up about the emotional highs and lows of healing from chronic skin picking. With honesty and empathy, she explores what it means to face rough patches, manage expectations, and find moments of comfort eve…

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53: Your Thinking Style Might Be Blocking Your Skin Picking Recovery 49:15

9M ago49:15

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What if the biggest thing getting in the way of healing from chronic skin picking… is your thinking style? In this episode, we dive into the four thinking archetypes from the Meta Dynamics® profiling tool: Visionary, Architect, Dynamo, and Collaborator - and explore how each one influences your healing journey. You’ll learn: How to figure out your …

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52: Is Depression & Chronic Skin Picking Just a Chemical Imbalance? 50:45

9M ago50:45

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Is depression really just a chemical imbalance? And what about chronic skin picking? In this episode, Rafaela Marie shares her personal journey of overcoming 15 years of chronic skin picking and 10 years of depression—and why the common narrative around chemical imbalance doesn’t tell the full story. You’ll learn about the connection between chroni…

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51: 3 Skills to Break Free from Skin Picking & Build Unshakable Confidence 40:19

9M ago40:19

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What if healing wasn’t about fighting against yourself - but working with yourself instead? In this episode, we explore the hidden patterns that keep you stuck in the cycle of skin picking and how to finally break free. You’ll discover the 3 foundational skills we need to heal, skills that shift the way you approach setbacks, self-trust, and long-t…

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50: The Sneaky Habit That’s Making Skin Picking Worse 36:13

9M ago36:13

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Could a daily habit be quietly rewiring your brain and making it harder to stop picking? In this episode, we uncover a sneaky, often-overlooked trigger that disrupts focus, impulse control, and emotional regulation—without you even realizing it. Here’s what you’ll take away: The hidden trigger behind this cycle The two key factors that make it so h…

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49: Breaking New Ground - A Revolutionary Practice for Overcoming Chronic Skin Picking 38:39

9M ago38:39

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This episode marks the first time this unique, transformative practice is being shared publicly - previously reserved for Raffaela’s private 1:1 sessions. If you’re seeking a challenging, innovative approach to chronic skin picking that builds emotional resilience and keeps you in control when the urge strikes, this episode is for you! What you'll …

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48: Traversing the 6 Levels of Healing from Chronic Skin Picking 31:59

10M ago31:59

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Have you ever wondered why you feel stuck in the cycle of skin picking, despite your best efforts to stop? In this episode, we break down the six levels of healing and help you identify where you are on your journey so you can finally understand what’s keeping you stuck and the next step you need to take to move forward! By understanding each level…

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47: Finding Your Voice - Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Up 26:34

10M ago26:34

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What if speaking up isn’t as daunting as it seems? In this episode we explore why expressing yourself can feel so difficult and how to gently build the courage to speak your truth. You’ll uncover the roots of these fears, learn simple practices to boost your confidence and discover actionable steps to become more assertive. You'll be guided through…

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46: PART 2 Breaking Free - Escaping Dysfunctional Family Roles for Lasting Healing 42:39

10M ago42:39

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✨Learn more and sign up for the FREE Healing Loop Mastermind here! ✨If you need help with setting boundaries, send in an explanation of your situation and Raffaela will help you out in an upcoming episode! Send your email here. In this episode, host Raffaela Marie explores the deep connection between dysfunctional family dynamics and chronic skin p…

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45: PART 1 Breaking Free - Untangling Emotional Triggers and Taking Back Control 34:59

10M ago34:59

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🌟Sign up for FREE for The Healing Loop Mastermind here! Have you ever considered that healing from chronic skin picking could be tied to understanding your relationship dynamics? In this episode, we explore the often overlooked topic of enmeshment - what it is, how it impacts your life and behaviour, and how you can break free from its grip. Here’s…

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44: Is chronic skin picking genetic? 30:19

11M ago30:19

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Is chronic skin picking something you’re born with, or is it shaped by your environment? In this insightful episode, Raffaela dives deep into the genetic and environmental factors behind chronic skin picking. Drawing from her 15 years of lived experience with chronic skin picking and science-backed research, Raffaela explores how this behavior is i…

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43: Building Real Confidence - Master These Skills to Thrive 33:18

11M ago33:18

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What if confidence was a set of skills anyone could master? In this episode of the Untapped Potential Podcast, host Raffaella Marie explores the true nature of confidence and provides a step-by-step guide to building it. Here’s what you’ll discover: How to set healthy boundaries and follow through on commitments. Why maintaining realistic expectati…

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42: Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, and Skin Picking: Raffaela’s Story 30:40

11M ago30:40

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In this deeply personal episode, Raffaela Marie opens up about her journey of overcoming chronic skin picking, depression, and severe social anxiety. From a challenging childhood to becoming a confident and empowering coach, Raffaela shares the pivotal moments that shaped her healing and inspired her transformation. Through heartfelt insights, she …

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41: Year End Special - How to Set Goals That Stick for 2025 23:37

11M ago23:37

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In this year-end episode of the Untapped Potential Podcast, host Raffaela Marie breaks down why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail... and how you can set achievable, lasting goals for 2025! Drawing from her personal journey with chronic skin picking and insights from brain and behavioral science, Raffaela shares 3 simple, science-backed …

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40: How to Handle Social Events Without Picking 26:27

12M ago26:27

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Social events of any kind can trigger some of our worst picking sessions! Especially when you’re worried about what others might say about your skin. In this episode, we explore a practical and empowering approach to helping you navigate conversations and situations that make you uncomfortable. You’ll learn... How to decide what and how much to sha…