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Self-Help Junkie episodes
- Demystify Divorce ft Divorce Attorney Elizabeth Douglas
Divorce isn’t a stage of a relationship that we are thinking about when we are setting out in the dating world but with 40% of first marriages ending in divorce, it’s not uncommon.
Elizabeth Douglas, divorce and family law attorney, is here to shed some insight on how NOT to end up in her office, how to handle divorce with grace and to thrive in the next chapter of your life. You won’t want to pass up on these insights.
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Key points discussed in this episode:
- Why Prenups are Romantic
- Reasons why marriages breakdown
- Misconceptions around divorce
- Health Co-Parenting are #divorcegoals
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Guest - Elizabeth Douglas
@douglasfamilylawgroup
@Elizabethdouglas_esq
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We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/self_help_book_podcasts/
Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au
Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org
Contact me @selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail
Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay
Sound Effects from Pixabay
44 min - Attracting The One | A Return to Love ft Shane Kohler
Ready for your forever person but only finding situationships? It seems to be getting more and more difficult in our modern day. Shane Kohler, co-founder of The Living Relationship, host of The Conscious Love Show podcast, is here to shift you out of the mindset of scarcity and into love. He’s brought in the companion book, “A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles” by Marianne Williamson, to take us on his journey of self-love and finding his wife.
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Key points discussed in this episode:
Transitioning from traditional dating to conscious dating
The importance of finding balance and authenticity in dating
Cultural expectations and pressures on women in modern dating
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Guest - Shane Kohler
thelivingrelationship.com
IG: @the_living_relationship
The Conscious Love Show Podcast
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We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/self_help_book_podcasts/
Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au
Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org
Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail
Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay
Sound Effects from Pixabay
49 min - Long-Distance Relationships | Letting Go ft Charlotte Dallison
Distance makes the heart grow fonder but it isn’t easy even with our bountiful technology. Charlotte Dallison, writer and soon-to-be author, is here to share her insights on a successful long distance relationship. She’s brought in “Letting Go” by David R. Hawkins, to teach us the power of letting go and surrendering to our emotions.
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Key points discussed in this episode:
- Finding satisfaction in LDRs
- Various masks of our emotions
- Communication when at a distance and close together
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Guest - Julie HallIG: @charlottedallison
Website: Charlottedallison.com
Blonde not Beige Mail on Substack: https://charlottedallison.substack.com/.
We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out: https://blog.feedspot.com/self_help_book_podcasts/
Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au
Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org
Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail
Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay
Sound Effects from Pixabay
50 min - Our Stories | What Happened to You? ft Julie Hall
When you fight, do you feel understood by your partner? Most of us don’t react in a way that we are proud of but don’t give up just yet!
Julie Hall, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, is here to help you shift from fighting yourself to fighting for your relationship. She’s brought in the science-based book, “What Happened to You?” by Dr. Bruce D. Perry and Oprah to share with you. Erika’s recommendation rating 5/5!
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Key points discussed in this episode:
- Relational Patterns and how they are formed
- Emotion Focused Therapy to gain higher self-awareness
- Prepare & Enrich - Premarital tool
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Guest - Julie Hall
https://www.juliehalltherapy.com
Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au
Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org
Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail
Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay
Sound Effects from Pixabay
38 min - Love on the Brain | ft Neuroscientist Dr. Sandra Langeslag
Join neuroscientist Dr. Sandra Langeslag as we unravel the neural mysteries of romance! From infatuation to attachment, explore the captivating neurobiology of love. No self-help book this week but plenty of serious research!
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Key points discussed in this episode:
- Neurobiology of romantic love and its different types.
- Looking at your partner’s picture can increase your bond and love.
- Perception and experience of romantic relationships.
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Guest - Dr. Sandra LangeslagDr. Sandra’s Website: https://www.umsl.edu/~langeslags/
Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au
Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org
Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail
Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay
Sound Effects from Pixabay
24 min - Love, Attachment and Reality TV| Attached ft Dr. Diane
Another season of Love is Blind is set for September, so I’ve brought on Dr. Diane to talk about all things reality TV. From The Bachelorette to Love Island and Love is Blind, we apply attachment theory and see what we can learn from the chaos that ensues!
Our book this week is Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller. We covered this book in Episode 12 - Dating for Grown-Ass Women with Martha Bodyfelt. But we mostly focus on the shows!
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Key points discussed in this episode:
- Realistic strategies dating with Attachment Theory in mind
- The benefit of watching reality TV
- Which show you should go on to find love
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Guest - Dr. Diane Strachowski
Www.Backtolovedoc.com
Audio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.au
Hosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.org
Contact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or Gmail
Theme Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay
Sound Effects from Pixabay
38 min - Embracing Sensitivities | Highly Sensitive Person ft Sheryl GreenAre you overwhelmed by loud noises or bright lights? Highly empathetic? Been told you are ‘too sensitive’?You may be a HSP, a Highly Sensitive Person as described by Dr. Elaine Aron. Sheryl Green is on to share how she and her partner navigates life now that they better understand this personality trait. Join us for a reflective episode to understand yourself, your partners or a friend a little better. ----------Key points discussed in this episode:
- What it’s like to be Highly Sensitive
- How to be more aware with your partner
- Catharsis from animal rescue and writing
39 min - Be a Man | The Way of the Superior Man ft ZeeIt’s been a while since we’ve had a male perspective on the show. Zee is here to give us some insights on his journey to his own version of masculinity, in part due to David Deida’s The Way of the Superior Man. We discuss the lessons as well as the more controversial points to see what we can take away from the book. ----------Key points discussed in this episode:
- What are masculine and feminine essences
- How traditional immigrant family structures impact relationships
- Growing up in hyper-masculine environment
40 min - Lending a Hand | Erotic Massages ft Lee Jagger
Low Libido, ED, or just a busy schedule. Getting in the mood isn’t always easy but Lee Jagger is here to rock your bedroom. Indirectly, of course. She is here to teach us easy ways to spice up your life. Join us for a fun episode but be warned, you will laugh out loud. No self-help book this week, but plenty of hands-on experience!----------Key points discussed in this episode:
How tickling his pickle benefits YOU
Easy tips to break his brain
What you learn when you’ve touched 2000 penises
----------Guest - Lee Jaggerhttps://www.rockthebedroom.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@rockthebedroom1https://www.instagram.com/rockthebedroom/https://www.facebook.com/rockthebedroom/https://www.youtube.com/@rockthebedroomAudio Engineer - Stevie IG @ stevie.auHosted, Produced and Arranged by Erika Ng: Bettersaid.orgContact me @ selfhelpjunkiepod on IG, Twitter or GmailTheme Music by Coma-Media from PixabaySound Effects from Pixabay
42 min - Embracing Taboo | Polyamory & Jealousy ft Joli HamiltonWhen you have questions about jealousy, who better to ask than a polyamorous jealousy research psychologist, Dr. Joli Hamilton? She shares her parallel journey into a triad and her research. No self-help book this week, but plenty to learn!----------Key points discussed in this episode:
- The difference between envy and jealousy
- How to navigate jealousy
- What monogamists can learn from polyamorous relationships and vice versa
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About Self-Help Junkie
From the publisher's feed
You just finished a book and are convinced it’s going to change your life.
Two weeks later, you’ve forgotten it completely.
You are not alone and Erika is here to take a…
stand!
Each week she talks to a guest who had their lives changed by a book and discuss how they were able to integrate the concepts long-term.
Season 1: Romantic Love
Season 2: Inspiration, Motivation and Finding Purpose
Don’t worry.
You don’t have to read the book to learn through engaging stories, overcome challenges and implement practical strategies for personal growth.