Riana Milne is an author, entrepreneur, Licensed Mental Health Counselor(LMHC), and trauma recovery coach, and she came on the show to break down the top 10 childhood traumas that impact adult relationships. From abandonment issues to verbal abuse, discover how early experiences shape our love lives and learn practical tools for healing.

Key Topics Covered:

• The 10 most common childhood traumas and their relationship impacts
• How trauma manifests in jealousy, people-pleasing, and communication issues
• The difference between therapy and coaching approaches
• Addressing modern relationship challenges: porn addiction, AI relationships, and hookup culture
• Red flags in relationships and when to seek help
• Breaking generational trauma cycles

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction & Guest Background 04:32 Riana's Journey from Tragedy to Healing 14:35 The Top 10 Childhood Traumas Checklist 25:14 Military Families & "No-Fault" Abandonment 39:42 How Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Relationships 52:31 Therapy vs Coaching: Why Riana Made the Switch 01:13:21 Communication: The Root of Relationship Issues 01:18:18 Modern Challenges: Porn Addiction & AI Relationships 01:30:54 Long-Term Relationships & Infidelity Patterns 01:36:13 Where to Find Help & Resources

You can find Riana on her website: rianamilne.com

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