In this short solo episode, Jennifer Lehr, LMFT, builds on the themes from Episode 2 with Janice — exploring how our personal histories shape our relationship patterns, sense of self-worth, and ability to experience emotional safety in love.

Jennifer dives into why so many of us are drawn to high-drama relationships, how unresolved childhood dynamics keep us repeating pain, and what it takes to create real connection and trust.

With compassion and clarity, she shares insights on emotional growth, learning to choose healthier partners, and the importance of developing new relational skills.

💗 If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep ending up in the same kind of relationship?” — this episode offers answers and hope.

• The roots of high-drama relationships

• Why love can feel unsafe if we lack self-worth

• How family history influences who we choose

• Letting go of outdated relationship patterns

• Learning to communicate and build emotional safety

• When “in love” fades — and how real love grows

• How to pick your battles and protect your peace

Chapters

00:00 Understanding High Drama Relationships

06:42 Navigating Relationship Dynamics

08:37 Introduction to Weconcile and Relationship Building

08:38 The Importance of Communication in Relationships




🎯 Keywords:
high drama relationships, emotional safety in love, family history and relationships, healing self-worth, relationship patterns, therapist podcast on love, how to stop choosing the wrong partner

📲 Hashtags:#HighDrama #RelationshipPatterns #SelfWorthHealing #ConsciousLove #AttachmentHealing #TheYearningHeartPodcast #TherapistReflections

In this solo episode, Jennifer Lehr, LMFT, expands on the powerful themes from Episode 1 — diving deeper into the roots of attachment wounds, emotional safety, and the lasting effects of narcissistic parenting on our ability to trust and connect.

Drawing on her experience as a licensed therapist and her conversation with Miette, Jennifer explores how early emotional injuries shape our adult relationships — and what we can do to begin healing. With clarity and compassion, she offers guidance on vulnerability, honest expression, and building trust.

This episode is for anyone who grew up feeling unseen, unsafe, or unsure how to express their needs — and who longs to create deeper, more authentic connections in love.

💗 Topics Explored:

• How attachment wounds form in childhood

• The impact of narcissistic parents on emotional development

• Why emotional safety is essential in love

• Listening without judgment to build trust

• Using self-soothing to manage relationship anxiety

• Honesty and vulnerability as tools for deeper connection

• How assumptions can sabotage intimacy

• The importance of understanding your partner’s inner world

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Attachment Wounds and Relationships

07:41 The Importance of Honest Expression in Relationships

09:05 Introduction to Weconcile and Relationship Building

09:06 The Importance of Communication in Relationships

🎯 Keywords:
attachment wounds in relationships, healing childhood trauma, narcissistic parenting effects, emotional safety in love, building trust in relationships, self-soothing techniques, vulnerability and connection, therapist podcast on love

📲 Hashtags:
#AttachmentHealing #EmotionalSafety #NarcissisticParents #RelationshipTrauma #SelfSoothing #HonestCommunication #TheYearningHeartPodcast #JenniferLehrLMFT

Welcome to The Yearning Heart Podcast, a space for real stories of love, heartbreak, healing, and personal transformation. In this short trailer, host Jennifer Lehr, LMFT, shares the inspiration behind the podcast — and why our emotional journeys in love and relationships are too valuable to stay hidden.

Whether you're seeking a life partner, healing from a breakup, or navigating a long-term relationship, this podcast offers intimate, meaningful conversations to support your growth.

Hosted by a licensed therapist and creator of the WeConcile app, The Yearning Heart Podcast features guests who open up about their struggles and breakthroughs — and invites you to explore your own relational path with more awareness, compassion, and courage.

🔔 Follow on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts to begin your journey of emotional growth and relational healing.

“So many of us struggle with the same things. We have yearning hearts, dreams, and the desire to feel secure in love and in ourselves.” – Jennifer Lehr, LMFT

🎯 Keywords:
relationship healing podcast, emotional growth stories, conscious love, relationship therapist podcast, how to build secure relationships, healing relationship patterns, stories about love and trauma

📲 Hashtags:
#RelationshipHealing #PodcastTrailer #EmotionalGrowth #LoveAndRelationships #TheYearningHeartPodcast #ConsciousLove #WeConcile

In this raw and insightful conversation, Kirsten opens up about the deep impact her parents’ divorce — and her own — had on her sense of self, relationships, and emotional patterns.

She shares how childhood dynamics led to people-pleasing, codependency, and emotional attunement that became survival tools in adulthood. But through reflection, therapy, and inner work, she has begun to shift toward empowerment, reciprocity, and authentic self-love.

If you've ever questioned your "picker," stayed too long in a one-sided relationship, or struggled to prioritize yourself in love, Kirsten’s journey will deeply resonate.

💗 This episode is a gentle invitation to forgive yourself, understand your patterns, and move toward the love you truly deserve.

💬 Topics We Explore:

• The emotional impact of childhood divorce on adult love

• Patterns of people-pleasing and codependency in relationships

• Learning to identify emotional cues and unmet needs

• The “faulty picker” — and how to change your relationship blueprint

• Cultivating self-love that includes your flaws

• Seeking kindness, balance, and emotional maturity in love

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Relationships and Personal Growth

06:09 Navigating Divorce and Its Aftermath

11:15 Patterns in Romantic Relationships

16:41 Breaking the Cycle of Codependency

21:32 Reflections on Parental Relationships

26:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

30:26 Introduction to Weconcile and Relationship Building

30:27 The Importance of Communication in Relationships

🎯 Keywords:
divorce healing, people pleasing, codependency recovery, self-love after breakup, emotional trauma in relationships, how to build self-worth, conscious dating, attachment healing, childhood wounds and love patterns

📲 Hashtags:
#SelfLoveJourney #DivorceRecovery #PeoplePleasing #EmotionalHealing #ConsciousRelationships #CodependencyHealing #TheYearningHeartPodcast

In this heartfelt conversation, Janice shares her transformative journey through love — from early relationships shaped by family dysfunction to the grounded, emotionally safe marriage she now experiences.

Together, we explore how drama and chaos were once mistaken for passion, and how her understanding of love evolved through boundary-setting, healing past wounds, and learning to embrace difference with patience and presence.

Janice opens up about how communication, emotional safety, and self-discovery continue to shape her partnership — and how growth is an ongoing process, even in a healthy relationship.

If you’ve ever confused emotional intensity with real intimacy, this episode offers both compassion and clarity.

Topics We Explore:

• How family dynamics shaped Janice’s early relationships

• Releasing the “drama = love” narrative

• Creating emotional safety in a secure marriage

• Conflict resolution as a pathway to deeper connection

• Personal growth, self-acceptance, and relational healing

• Embracing difference in a healthy partnership

• The ongoing evolution of love and intimacy

Chapters

00:00 Janice's Journey Through Relationships

03:39 Building a Strong Foundation

07:18 Navigating Differences and Conflict

10:21 Understanding Family Dynamics

14:22 Creating a Secure Relationship

18:55 Personal Growth and Self-Discovery

22:52 The Impact of Past Relationships

26:11 Embracing Imperfections

28:25 Looking Forward to New Chapters

Keywords:

drama bond recovery, secure attachment, emotional safety in relationships, marriage healing journey, childhood trauma and love, relational growth, how to build emotional trust, conscious marriage, family dynamics and intimacy

Hashtags:

#EmotionalHealing #SecureAttachment #DramaBond #MarriageJourney #RelationshipGrowth #ConsciousLove #AttachmentHealing #TheYearningHeartPodcast

In this heartfelt conversation, Jennifer speaks with Miette about the emotional complexities of love, trust, and family. Miette opens up about her experiences in a long-distance relationship, the challenges of navigating trust issues rooted in her upbringing, and the impact of blended family dynamics on her ability to feel emotionally safe.

Together, they explore how self-awareness, emotional support, and communication are essential in building healthy partnerships. Miette’s journey of healing, self-discovery, and redefining her needs in relationships offers insight and inspiration for anyone learning to love more consciously.

Topics Explored

• Trust issues from childhood and family dynamics

• Long-distance relationship challenges and communication

• Emotional safety and self-expression in love

• Blended families and relationship healing

• Overcoming people pleasing and reclaiming personal power

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Relationships: A Young Adult's Perspective

12:31 Trust Issues and Their Origins

22:08 The Impact of Parenting on Relationship Dynamics

30:12 Defining Future Relationship Goals and Emotional Safety

36:14 Introduction to Weconcile and Relationship Building

36:15 The Importance of Communication in Relationships