It is difficult to provide an exact percentage, as research on infidelity can be affected by factors such as social desirability bias and varying definitions of infidelity. However, some studies suggest that a significant proportion of people may experience infidelity in their lifetime, with estimates ranging from 20% to over 70% depending on the population studied.  So, if you're one who has been touched by infidelity in your life, this episode is for you.

In this 1st part of Infidelity, Dr BB defines what infidelity is and she also reveals the different types of infidelity.  Come join Dr BB to have a listen, share and subscribe and review this Episode.

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Do you really understand what codependent relationship is?  What a codependent relationship looks like? Many people think that codependent is the same as being clingy.  It is not because the latter is much less extreme.  A clingy person may “hang around” a bit too much, a codependent person believes that they can’t be alone and don't want to be. 

A codependent individual yearn to feel as if they are needed, even if it means leaning entirely into another for physical, emotional, and psychlogical well being.  More often than not, this exaggerated sense of neediness leads to the person compromising not only their self-esteem and self-worth but that of their partner as well.

Come join Dr BB to find out more about the common signs of a codependent relationship, how does it develop, and possible treatments.

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In this final Part 3 of Dr Margaret Paul's 6 Steps to Inner Bonding, Dr BB summarises this process that teaches us how to truly take responsibility for ourself.  The bottom line is: the only person that is responsible for meeting our needs (now that you're an adult) is the one that is staring back at us in the mirror.  When you practise these steps, soon you'll realise that you're indeed responsible for meeting your own needs and if you were to take that responsibility, you would stop exploding in anger and or use addiction to numb your feelings.

Dr BB also shares that on the emotional level, it is important for us to feel all of our feelings.  When we have a feeling, we have to take responsibility for that and when we don't that's one form of self-abandonment.

Come join Dr BB to learn to heal your self-abandonment, and to love youself more.

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Dr BB continues to explore the topic of Self-Abandonment, and she defines a few important terms for the benefit of the listeners and they are: intent, core self, wounded self and spiritual guidance.  Dr BB's intent is to help her audience to expand their perspective rather than seeing life as if through a tunnel.

Come join Dr BB to learning the reasons why we self abandon and how to heal from it.

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Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

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Self-abandonment?  What is self-abandonment?  To Be Honest has an episode on self-abandonment last year, please go back to the archive and enjoy Episode 93 - Self-Abandonment (A Story of Jack and Jill) after listening to this one.

There are myriad reasons why relationships are so challenging and at times it is extremely taxing.  According to Dr Margaret Paul, Dr Erika Chopich and Dr BB, the one cause of relationship challenges is - Self-Abandonment.  

In this 2-part Episode, Dr BB dives deep into this topic. She also introduces Dr Paul's 6 Steps to Inner Bonding so you can learn and practise the skills to heal self-abandonment and love yourself authentically.

Do you doubt yourself often? Do you hide parts of yourself i.e. feelings, beliefs, and ideas etc.?  Are you a people pleaser? Do you avoid  feeling your painful feelings? What is your choice of "drug"? i.e. sugar: shopping; social media; attention; work; etc.? Do you know what your needs and wants are in order to lead a happy, healthy and authentic life?

We abandon ourselves whenever we behave in ways that we don’t value ourselves. When we don’t act in our own best interest, and when we don’t encourage and nurture ourselves. Notice how many of the above examples of self-abandonment ring true for you.

Learn heaps, share, subscribe and review this Episode. 

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Do you know if you have "mummy issues"?  Besides, what are "mummy issues"? 
As Dr BB often says, to put it in a nutshell, mummy issues are issues a grownup carries over from their childhood to adulthood because of the relationship they share with their mother.

While we mostly reference this term with men, of course, women too can have "mummy issues."

In this Episode, Dr BB shares with her audience the common signs of a dysfunctional mother-son relationship or bond.  She also shares some practical ways that both mother and son can do to create healthier mother-son relationship.

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Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, mental health research and understanding are constantly evolving. Therefore, the information shared in this podcast may not always reflect the most current research or practices. It is important to consult with a qualified professional or trusted source for the most recent and appropriate guidance.

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This is the first Episode in the New Year 2023.  Dr BB challenges her audience to set new year intentions rather than resolutions.  She also dedicates Abba's Happy New Year to her audience.

So come join Dr BB have a listen, share, subscribe and review.

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Another year is almost over, in this last Episode of 2022, Dr BB expresses her heartfelt thanks and gratitude to her subscribers and global listeners. She dedicates two songs to her audience: 1) Lost In Space by Lighthouse Family, 2) Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley.  Aren't you curious to know why Dr BB choose these two songs to end this Year?  She says it all depends on your interpretation of the song lyrics.

So, do enjoy, share, subscribe and review this Episode.
Here's wishing you all a very Happy Healthy and Prosperous 2023.  Connect with you again in the New Year.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this mental health podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concerns.

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While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, mental health research and understanding are constantly evolving. Therefore, the information shared in this podcast may not always reflect the most current research or practices. It is important to consult with a qualified professional or trusted source for the most recent and appropriate guidance.

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Every year, we hear people talk about the 'Christmas spirit', but what does it really mean?  The spirit of Christmas can be defined in many different ways, and in this Episode Dr BB shares her idea of what the true spirit of Christmas is, so that you can learn to embrace this spirit a little more this year.  

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this mental health podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concerns.

Although the hosts, guests, and creators of this podcast are mental health practitioners. They are also individuals sharing both personal and professional experiences, opinions, and information based on their own research and understanding. The content discussed in this podcast is not meant to replace or contradict the advice of another qualified professional.

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Whether you are conscious of it or not, when you were a young girl, your bond with your father can affect your adult relationships.  Studies have shown that fathers not only influence who we become, they can also affect our behaviours in adult relationships. 

Do you have suspicion that your multiple failed or toxic relationships in the past have something to do with you missing a father figure (physically and/or emotionally) when you were a little girl? So, you find yourself clingy, insecure, untrusting, and/or drawn to partners who are also lacking the things you so desperately wanted from your father.

If the above speaks to you, and/or if you are a father with daughters, then you will be interested to find out more.  In this Episode, Dr BB shares with her audience  the common signs of  experiencing "daddy issues."  How the bond with our father as a young girl can affect our adult relationships?

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While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, mental health research and understanding are constantly evolving. Therefore, the information shared in this podcast may not always reflect the most current research or practices. It is important to consult with a qualified professional or trusted source for the most recent and appropriate guidance.

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