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Ask Kelly your burning questions in our monthly Vital Life Project membership.
In this episode, you'll learn how to respond when your partner accuses you of being in victim consciousness or acting too masculine, how to practice self-containment and emotional regulation, how to shift relationship dynamics through behavioural surrender, and why focusing on your own fulfillment can lead to deeper connection.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[00:50] Responding to accusations of victim consciousness
[02:13] Why pop psychology phrases can be harmful
[03:16] The role of containment in relationships
[05:37] Self-soothing versus expecting external validation
[06:58] Why men and women both need self-containment
[08:00] When emotional overwhelm becomes unmanageable
[09:10] How a partner can offer grounding and stability
[10:00] The importance of staying in your lane
[11:25] Why focusing on appreciation shifts relationship dynamics
[12:22] The power of choosing whether to stay or leave
[13:07] Avoiding the trap of making your partner wrong
[13:50] Strengthening the relationship instead of breaking it down
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Resources Mentioned:
The Surrendered Wife by Laura Doyle | Book or Audiobook
Om Rupani’s Relationship Training | Website
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.
By Kelly Brogan MD4.8
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Ask Kelly your burning questions in our monthly Vital Life Project membership.
In this episode, you'll learn how to respond when your partner accuses you of being in victim consciousness or acting too masculine, how to practice self-containment and emotional regulation, how to shift relationship dynamics through behavioural surrender, and why focusing on your own fulfillment can lead to deeper connection.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[00:50] Responding to accusations of victim consciousness
[02:13] Why pop psychology phrases can be harmful
[03:16] The role of containment in relationships
[05:37] Self-soothing versus expecting external validation
[06:58] Why men and women both need self-containment
[08:00] When emotional overwhelm becomes unmanageable
[09:10] How a partner can offer grounding and stability
[10:00] The importance of staying in your lane
[11:25] Why focusing on appreciation shifts relationship dynamics
[12:22] The power of choosing whether to stay or leave
[13:07] Avoiding the trap of making your partner wrong
[13:50] Strengthening the relationship instead of breaking it down
Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here
Resources Mentioned:
The Surrendered Wife by Laura Doyle | Book or Audiobook
Om Rupani’s Relationship Training | Website
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.

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