In an effort to connect, are we actually disconnecting? In this episode we discuss both the benefits & potential pitfalls when it comes to social media use. Where is the happy medium? How do you know when you might need a social media break? And what are some healthy boundaries to establish when it comes to social media. Tune-in to find out!

Do you know what your Attachment Style is? Attachment styles are formed out of our experiences with primary caregivers and we tend to carry them with us throughout life. It can be extremely helpful to understand your attachment style in terms of the health and success of your relationships. In this episode, we explore each of the 4 styles to help you understand your own and how it may be affecting you in adulthood. 

Who couldn't benefit from a mini course on love languages?! We'll  help you identify what your individual love language is, share why they DO matter, and teach you how to use them to enhance the quality of your relationships. Lets love & be loved well!

2020 has presented many opportunities for both solidarity and disagreement. When there are major thought & value differences between friends, conversations may spiral out of control and end in frustration. In this episode, we discuss how to keep those conversations respectful and productive, how to know when it may be time to take a break,  and how to manage your anxiety around having hard conversations in general. 

Parentification occurs when boundaries are blurred and the roles of parent and child become reversed. Parentified children carry a slew of symptoms with them into adulthood that tend to go unrecognized or labeled as "responsible" or "mature." In this episode, we will cover the 2 types of parentification, the 5 different signs, AND we'll suggest ways to cope & heal if this has been your experience. 

Work-life balance is a really ideal concept, but is it achievable? It's a challenging concept that leaves many of us feeling guilty or burnt-out. In this episode, we share tangible strategies we’ve picked up ourselves and from others throughout our many years of counseling people who are also navigating through this. 

In this episode, we'll discuss the slippery slope of negative self-talk and how it can REALLY get in the way of being your best self. We'll cover strategies you can use to challenge your negative self-talk & start cultivating self-compassion. 

Workaholism, shopping, partying, Netflix binges.... you get the idea. In this episode we'll cover methods of avoidance that are socially acceptable, and sometimes even praised. We'll get you taking a critical look at how you process your own emotions, and share stories about our own growth and development in this area. 

In this episode we give specific examples of red flags in intimate relationships so that you can really understand what they look, feel, and sound like. We want you to be equipped to recognize them before it’s too late. We'll cover 7 major warning signs to look out for and discuss what you can do if you identify that your relationship is unhealthy. 

We’ve all heard phrases like, “look on the bright side,” or “just be positive!” In this episode we’ll lean into what Toxic Positivity sounds & feels like, explain why it’s important to lean into a range of emotions, and provide some helpful reframing statements.