Do you find yourself dreading hard conversations with your partner because they either shut down, get defensive, or turn it back on you? You’re definitely not alone!

In this episode, I’ll break down why some partners withdraw, stonewall, or get reactive in conflict - and how it’s usually their nervous system going into protection mode, not them intentionally avoiding you. Then I’ll share practical tips for navigating those moments in a way that builds connection instead of widening the gap.

You’ll learn:
✨ Why your partner may struggle with conflict (and what’s really going on in their nervous system)
✨ How to approach tough topics without triggering shutdown or defensiveness
✨ The importance of pacing, reassurance, and framing conversations with safety
✨ Phrases you can use to defuse tension and keep the dialogue open

Conflict doesn’t have to mean disconnection. With the right tools, even the hardest conversations can become opportunities for deeper intimacy and mutual growth.

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Self-worth isn’t something you either have or don’t have - it’s something you cultivate. It’s the felt sense that you are valuable and loveable simply because you exist, not because of what you achieve, how you perform, or how others see you.

In this episode, we’ll explore why self-worth is the foundation for healthy relationships, boundaries, and authentic living — and I’ll share 6 practical ways you can begin building it every single day.

You’ll learn:
✨ How self-worth and self-trust are connected
✨ Simple daily practices to show yourself “I matter”
✨ Why small, consistent actions are more powerful than waiting for big breakthroughs

If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, overachieving, or feeling like you’re never “enough,” this episode will give you both clarity and actionable tools to begin changing that story, one choice at a time.

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Few things sting more in relationships than feeling like we’re not a priority to the person we love. It can bring up loneliness, resentment, and the deep fear of not mattering enough.

And more often than not we struggle to identify if this experience originates from an old attachment wound, or from a real pattern of neglect in the relationship.

In this episode, we’ll explore:
✨ Why not feeling prioritized hurts so much from an attachment + nervous system lens
✨ How to tell the difference between our wounding acting up and an actual lack of prioritization
✨ The questions to ask yourself before bringing it up with your partner
✨ How to communicate your needs in a way that creates connection instead of conflict

This is a powerful conversation for anyone who’s ever thought: “Why don’t I feel important to them?” You’ll walk away with clarity, compassion, and tools to navigate those moments with more self-trust and honesty.

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In this episode, we’re diving into Nervous System 101 -because if you want healthier relationships with yourself and others, it starts here.

So many of the patterns we struggle with in love, work, and life are actually symptoms of nervous system dysregulation. When our body is wired for urgency, self-protection, or disconnection, it’s nearly impossible to show up in the grounded, open, connected way we long for.

Together we’ll explore:
🌿 Why nervous system regulation is the foundation of healthy relating
🌿 Why nervous system education is so important
🌿 What it means to nourish yourself with safety and joy
🌿 How to expand your capacity for discomfort and connection
🌿 Shifting the flavor of self-awareness from shame → compassion

This is your starting point for understanding why you react the way you do and how to begin building a nervous system that allows you to feel safe enough to soften, connect, and thrive.

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🎧 Listen to the episode on working with your INNER CRITIC HERE.

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If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation with your partner thinking, “Why do we keep missing each other?” , then this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of Embracing Her, I break down four foundational steps to building healthier, more skilful communication in your relationships. This isn’t about scripts or “saying the right thing” - it’s about reshaping how you relate to yourself and to others at a nervous system level.

We’ll cover:
✨ How unhealed shame makes vulnerability feel unsafe — and how to shift that.
✨ Why labeling and accepting your own emotions daily is a game-changer.
✨ The difference between long-term nervous system regulation and in-the-moment self-soothing.
✨ How to hold empathy for your partner without abandoning yourself in the process.

This episode will give you the tools to move from conflict and disconnection into conversations that actually build safety and closeness.

🎧 Dealing with being triggered - LISTEN HERE

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Hyper-independence might look like strength, resilience, and self-sufficiency but beneath it often lives exhaustion, loneliness, and the belief that no one else can truly be trusted to show up.

In this episode I dive into the truth about hyper-independence: what it really is (a trauma response, not a personality trait), why so many women identify with it, and the hidden cost of living life as the “lone wolf.”

If you’ve ever prided yourself on not needing support, struggled to rest, or found yourself surrounded by people who don’t show up for you, this conversation will be the mirror you didn’t know you needed.

Also listen to:

🎧 Healing Hyper-Independence

🎧 Working with your Inner Critic

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Breakups are never easy but if you struggle with anxious attachment, letting go can feel impossible. The end of a relationship doesn’t just bring sadness - it can trigger panic, obsessive thoughts, deep fear of abandonment, and an overwhelming sense of loss.

In this episode, I explore:

• Why breakups hit so hard for anxiously attached people

• The nervous system’s role in heartbreak and emotional withdrawal

• What your mind really craves when you're stuck in rumination

This is your gentle guide for navigating the pain of letting go.

Whether you’re in the middle of a breakup, still hung up on someone from your past, or just want to understand your patterns more deeply, this episode will help you feel less alone & more empowered!

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Support to work on your ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT

🎧 Healing Anxious Attachment

🎧 Hard Truths about Healing Anxious Attachment

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In this episode, we explore what emotional intimacy really is, why it matters, and how to build more of it with practical tools.

🎧 Listen to the episode on developing emotional availability HERE.

📖 Check out James 'Fish' Gill's book "How to Fall in Love with Humanity" HERE.

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​​In this juicy and nourishing conversation, I’m joined by my dear friend and co-host of our upcoming day retreat, Greer, as we dive deep into the power of pleasure as medicine—especially for the feminine nervous system.

We talk about why so many women feel stuck in states of overwhelm or disconnection and how the simple act of sensory pleasure through touch, scent, sound, beauty, and presence can bring us back home to our bodies and our softness.

We also share the inspiration behind our upcoming Replenish in Pleasure Day Retreat - a deeply feminine space to unwind your nervous system and recharge through pleasure, ritual, movement, and connection.

✨ The Replenish in Pleasure Day Retreat is happening on the 12th of October in Hobart, Tasmania. Spots are limited & EARLY BIRD PRICING ends on the 31st of July! Reserve your spot right HERE.

❤️ Find Greer on facebook & explore the work she does in co-creation with her husband to help couples deepen intimacy & reclaim authentic love RIGHT HERE. 

In this episode, we’re diving into the essential but sometimes elusive topic of emotional availability.

What does it actually mean to be emotionally available and how can you tell if someone else is?

We’ll explore what emotional availability looks and feels like, why it can feel so hard to access in ourselves or others, and how to begin cultivating it through self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and relational honesty.

Whether you're navigating dating, deepening a current relationship, or working on showing up more fully for yourself, this conversation will offer clarity and grounded tools to support your journey.

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