This week's caller has intense romantic feelings for her colleague. The feelings are mutual, but she is not the only one in the picture. Nedra helps us understand how to deal with wanting something we cannot have, and how putting boundaries in place can help give us the tools to survive heartbreak.

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Every problem we overcome in life and relationships starts with the thought that we want things to change, but what do we do when it is our own mental space that is causing unrest in our lives? This week, Nedra tackles two messages from callers who are having issues with mental chaos, rumination, and other thoughts they can't escape. 

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Estrangement is extremely common in families. This week, Nedra talks a caller through how to manage relationships with the people that have put some hurtful boundaries in place. 

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This week's caller has an assistant that does not assist and actively hurts the feelings of those she works with. Since we spend so much of our time with the people we work alongside, Nedra explains how to deal with a problematic coworker without disrupting the peace.

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Nedra answers a caller with a common desire: friendship. Nedra helps us manage our expactations when it comes to looking for new connections, and points out what's really important when it comes to the company we keep. Is a "sometimes friend" worth having?

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This week's caller is dealing with an abuser in her family, who is tearing relationships apart. Nedra walks us through how we can stay safe in a domestic abuse situation.

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Nedra has a call with Gammy Norris of Red Table Talk and Positively Gam where they discuss how to stave off isolation and loss of self as we grow older. Gammy shares how she's grown through the years when it comes to her communication style, her relationship with her daughter Jada, and her sobriety journey.

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Nedra responds to a caller who is in way over her head. With family, friends, and work, she's the one to call when you have a problem, and that is causing anxiety. Nedra shares a simple trick to make sure we don't spread ourselves too thin.

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Nedra responds to a caller whose family member is causing unnecessary drama and helps her navigate how to respond without igniting the flame of toxicity further.

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Relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab guides guests toward setting healthy boundaries, improving their relationships, and finding peace of mind. Subscribe to this podcast to stay up to date on all the latest episodes. Episodes begin airing on May 11th. 

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