Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby is a top-ranked relationships and self-improvement show. Dr. Lisa, a marriage counselor and psychologist, teaches how to improve relationships, fix communication problems, manage emotions, deepen intimacy, and heal heartbreak. The podcast helps uncover obstacles, gain skills for growth, and find direction toward a purpose-driven life.
Episodes
How Do You Process Trauma That Isn’t Yours? | Dr. Thomas Hübl | Happiness | E529
Have you ever felt like you are carrying something heavy that you cannot quite explain, something that does not even feel like it started with you? A few years ago I traced my own anxious drive back to grandparents I never met, people who were, in a real sense, being chased by wolves. It turns out a lot of what we call “my issues” was handed to us. And that makes it far more workable than it feels
Nervous System Overload: Why You Don't Feel Safe in Your Body | Amy Kurtz | Happiness | E528
Here's something I keep seeing in my office that almost nobody has language for. Your body and your nervous system run on completely different timelines. Your labs can be clear. Your divorce can be final. Your treatment can be done. And your nervous system can still be living inside the chapter you just survived, because nothing about getting through a hard thing actually tells your body it is saf
Career Pathing: How to Find Your Passion | Success | LHS Classic
You have ten options on the table. Three of them are interesting. One of them might be the right one. And you have been staring at this list for eight months without choosing anything. Here is something I did not expect to learn after fifteen years of doing career coaching with people in exactly this place: it is almost never the options that are the problem. It is what you are doing while you wai
How to Be More Optimistic Without Faking It | Dr. Deepika Chopra | Happiness | E527
By the end of the gratitude journal, the breath work, the affirmation in the mirror, you felt worse, not better. You're not failing at positivity. You're using tools that were never designed to do what you're asking them to do.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Deepika Chopra, the clinical health psychologist known as The Optimism Doctor and the author of the new book The Power of Real Optim
How to Get Over a Broken Heart: What Really Works | Jesse Stanley | Love | E526
A year. Two years. Five years. Ten years. Still stuck on the same person. If that is you, this episode is not going to tell you to give it more time.
In this episode, I sit down with my colleague Jesse Stanley, a licensed marriage and family therapist and board-certified coach who co-facilitates our Heartbreak Recovery Intensive with me here at Growing Self. Between us, we have watched a lot of p
How to Not Overthink: A Former Monk's Tools for a Calm, Clear Mind | Sam Yo | Happiness | E525
Have you ever felt like every tab in your brain is open, and not one of them will close? That was Sam Yo at 23, the year before he walked away from a successful London stage career to spend years in a Thai Buddhist monastery. In this episode, I sit down with him for the conversation I needed when my own brain wouldn't stop running.
Sam is now a Peloton instructor and the author of The Monk's Mind
How to Stop Overthinking in Real Time | Donna Jackson Nakazawa | Happiness | E524
Have you ever lost a whole afternoon to a conversation that ended three days ago? Picking it apart, wondering what the other person actually meant, mentally rehearsing what you should have said. There is a name for what your brain is doing. It is called rumination, and according to research from Yale, it is the single most damaging mental habit science can measure.
In this episode, I sit down
Screen Time for Kids: A Tech Insider’s Guide for Exhausted Parents | Rob LoCascio | Happiness | E530
It’s 5:47 PM. You’re trying to make dinner. Your four-year-old is melting down. You hand her the iPad, just for twenty minutes. She gets quiet. And then, because you’re a person who loves your kid, you feel like a bad parent.
Hey. It happens. I’ve been there too.
And the man I sat down with for this conversation has been there too, except in his case, he’s the one who invented the technology
How to Stop Being Codependent | LHS Classic
Are you in a codependent relationship? If so you're probably feeling anxious, frustrated, and exhausted from trying to create positive change in your relationship single-handedly. (Or feeling like you're never quite good enough to meet the standards of your partner). Not fun for anyone!
On today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into codependent relationships. Listen, and learn:
- What codepen
How to Connect With Your Partner on a Deeper Level | Debra Fileta | Love | E522
“We talk all the time, but I still feel alone in my marriage.” If that sentence has ever crossed your mind on a Tuesday night, mid-load of dishes, with your partner three feet away, you are not imagining it. And you are not the only one.
In this episode, I sit down with Debra Fileta, the licensed therapist who has spent more than twenty years in clinical practice helping couples figure out exa
How to Get What You Want: Negotiation Skills for Real Life | Attia Qureshi | Happiness | E521
Forty Colombian farmers sat looking at her, completely unimpressed, when the cartel boss in the back of the room opened a case and a drone flew up out of it.
In this episode, I sit down with Attia Qureshi, the negotiation teacher who learned her craft running State Department conflict-resolution work in cartel-controlled coca regions of Colombia, and who now teaches at the University of Michiga
How to Have Difficult Conversations: Finding Confidence in Conflict | Kwame Christian | Happiness | E520
Scientists gave people Tylenol before a social rejection. It worked. Your nervous system treats being left out the same way it treats a broken bone. That is why telling yourself to just get over it has never, ever worked. And it is why this conversation with negotiation expert Kwame Christian is going to change how you see your own fear of conflict.
If you’re non confrontational by nature, or you
How to Beat Burnout: Use Play to Feel Like Yourself Again | Piera Gelardi | Happiness | E519
Burnout and stress don’t just drain energy, they drain connection.
If you’re in burnout, it can spike stress & anxiety and create real conflict & repair work at home.
And here’s the part most people miss: sometimes burnout isn’t solved by “pushing harder” or even taking a break. Sometimes it’s about play. Not childish, silly, or irresponsible play. But a playful mindset—curiosity, experiment
Betrayal Trauma Recovery | LHS Classic
Sometimes the worst part of betrayal is not what happened. It’s what keeps happening inside you afterward. Betrayal trauma recovery is about understanding why betrayal trauma can leave you anxious, hypervigilant, angry, shut down, or unsure of yourself long after the original event is over.
In this episode, we’re revisiting a conversation about what happens when someone you love, trust, or depe
How to Stop People-Pleasing and Start Being Respected | Kelvin Davis | Happiness | E518
If you struggle with boundaries, you can end up “nice”… and quietly miserable.
Because when conflict shows up, you default to appeasing, avoiding, or people-pleasing. And then the same communication problems keep replaying until your emotional intimacy erodes.
In this conversation, I’m joined by Kelvin Davis to talk about people pleasing, nice guy syndrome, and what it looks like to stop per
How to Manage Anxiety When the World Feels Unsafe | Dr. Katharine Wilkinson | Happiness | E517
Anxiety, especially climate anxiety, can feel like a constant alarm you can’t shut off.
If you’re living with stress & anxiety, chronic stress, and an undercurrent of grief, you’re not alone.
And when it starts tipping into burnout, you need tools that build real-world agency.
In this conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Katharine Wilkinson — writer, teacher, creator, and one of the clearest
How to Make Long Distance Work | LHS Classic
Long distance relationships can be sweet and brutal at the same time. You miss each other, you overthink texts, you put way too much pressure on visits, and sometimes one weird phone call can throw off your whole week. If you’ve been trying to figure out how to make long distance work without losing your mind or your connection, this episode is for you.
This week on the Love, Happiness, and Suc
Are You Making Major Relationship Mistakes Without Realizing It? | LHS Classic
Most relationship mistakes do not begin with one dramatic betrayal or blowout fight. More often, they begin with unhealthy relationship habits like defensiveness, blame, criticism, neglect, and communication problems in relationships that slowly create emotional disconnection over time. If your relationship has been feeling harder than it used to, this episode will help you understand why.
In t
Is Your Secure Bond Missing? How to Build Trust and Feel Safe | Dr. Amir Levine | Happiness | E516
If you want a secure bond but keep feeling activated or shut down, you’re not doomed.
A secure bond gets built through emotional intimacy, trust, and safe relationships, not willpower. Most people hear about attachment styles and think, “Okay… that’s me.” But insight alone doesn’t change your nervous system. And it doesn’t change your relationship patterns.
In this conversation, Dr. Amir Le
Parenting Triggers: How to Handle Your Stuff So Your Kids Don’t Have To | Happiness | E515
If parenting is bringing out anger you don’t recognize… you’re not alone.
And if anxiety is riding shotgun in your nervous system, same. Today we’re talking emotions, conflict, and repair so you can stay safe and secure even when things get messy.
In this conversation, I’m joined by Eli Harwood, known as the “Attachment Nerd,” a licensed therapist, bestselling author, and educator who specia
How to Fix Communication Problems: Repair Conflict Fast for Trust | Mika Ross | Love | E514
If you have communication problems, you’re probably not fighting about what you think you’re fighting about. And that’s good news. Because the real issue is usually conflict & repair, not the “topic” and with clear boundaries, you can start to repair trust instead of repeating the same fight.
Dr. Lisa is joined by Mika Ross, a Nationally Board Certified, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) an
Is Therapy Safe With AI? How to Protect Your Privacy in Therapy | Candice Thompson | Happiness | E513
Therapy is supposed to be private—but AI is changing the rules. If you’re working with a psychologist or counselor, you deserve to know what happens to your words. This episode is a reality-check on human psychology, “AI therapy,” and safer, science-backed tools.
There is a lot of buzz right now around AI therapy, therapy AI tools, and every new AI therapy app promising support, insight, and co
How to Stand Up For Yourself | Dr. Sunita Sah | LHS Classic
There are moments when you know something does not feel right, and yet you still hear yourself saying yes. You go along. You stay quiet. You tell yourself it is not worth making an issue of it. I’m revisiting this conversation with Dr. Sunita Sah because it speaks so clearly to that experience, and to the very real reasons it can be so hard to stand up for yourself.
In this episode of Love, Hap
How to Set Boundaries at Work and Protect Your Personal Life | Dr. Guy Winch | Happiness | E512
If burnout and stress are following you home from the workplace, you’re not imagining it. When your personal life starts shrinking, it’s often because your mind never truly leaves work. And if you can’t set boundaries at work mentally, your body stays in fight-or-flight after hours.
In this conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Guy Winch Ph.D., an internationally renowned psychologist who advocates f
How To Love Yourself | LHS Classic
Knowing how to love yourself sounds simple, but for many people, it feels confusing, frustrating, and just out of reach. You may understand that self love matters, but still find yourself stuck in patterns of self-criticism, relying on others for validation, or wondering why it’s so hard to feel okay on the inside.
If that’s true for you, you’re not alone.
In this episode of Love, Happiness
How to Build Friendships: Skills for Emotional Intimacy & Feeling Connected | Barnet Bain | Happiness | E511
If you’re craving real closeness, this episode on friendships is for you. Because feeling lonely isn’t really about not having people in your life, it’s about not feeling known. And that’s where emotional intimacy and real connection begin.
Many people wonder, “Why do I feel so lonely even though I have friends?” or struggle with the quiet ache of feeling lonely even with friends. In this conv
How Premarital Counseling Builds Skills for a Stronger Marriage | Jesse Stanley | Love | E510
Premarital counseling isn’t a “just in case” thing. It’s one of the smartest ways to protect a happy relationship before real life stress hits.
These premarital tips can prevent years of communication problems and quiet resentment later. Want a stronger marriage? Start building emotional intimacy before you’re in crisis mode.
Most couples don’t struggle because they stop loving each other. T
When To Call It Quits In A Relationship | LHS Classic
Maybe you’ve had this thought late at night, or in the middle of yet another difficult conversation: How do you know when to call it quits in a relationship? Not because you hate your partner. Not because everything is terrible. But because something about the relationship feels unsustainable, and you’re wondering whether this is a rough season you can grow through… or a sign that the relationship
Why Boundaries Protect Relationships: Assertive Skills for Emotional Intimacy | Love | E509
If you’re avoiding boundaries because you don’t want to seem selfish, this will flip the script.
Healthy boundaries can create more emotional intimacy, reduce unhealthy feelings, and stop the burnout and stress spiral.
So many kind, caring people get stuck in a pattern of saying yes when they really mean no. They’re not weak, and they’re not doing anything “wrong.” They’re often afraid of co
How to Deal With Trust Issues | LHS Classic
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Why can’t I just relax in this relationship?”
Nothing dramatic has happened. There hasn’t been an affair. No obvious betrayal. And yet you feel on edge. You double-check. You scan for signs. You wonder if something is wrong, even when everything seems fine.
Trust issues in relationships do not always start with a fresh wound. Sometimes they are rooted
Burnout and Stress: How to Heal and Build Resilience | Dr. Majid Fotuhi | Happiness | E508
If you’re living in constant stress, you might be shrinking the part of your brain that helps you think clearly.
In this episode, Dr. Majid Fotuhi breaks down burnout, brain fog, and why “everything feels hard.”
You’ll get a practical recovery plan built around sleep, movement, stress regulation, and neuroplasticity.
And how to stop rumination before it rewires your brain in the wrong dir
How to Improve Emotional Intelligence | Happiness | LHS Classic
How do you improve emotional intelligence when you were never really taught what to do with your feelings in the first place? Emotional intelligence shapes your happiness, your relationships, your leadership, and your ability to manage stress — yet most people were never shown how to build emotional intelligence skills in a practical way.
In this episode of Love, Happiness and Success, we’re ta
How to Improve Sexual Intimacy: Simple Skills for Sexual Connection | Dr. Nicole McNichols | Love | E507
If you love your partner but your sexual intimacy is gone… you’re not hopeless. You’re normal.
Let’s talk about sex, intimacy, and the real skills that rebuild sexual connection in long-term love. Because emotional intimacy doesn’t automatically create desire, and you can deepen intimacy on purpose.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why don’t I want sex anymore?” or felt the quiet ache of a lack of
How to Set Boundaries: Learn Skills to Reduce Burnout & Stress With Boundaries | Ginny Priem | Happiness | E506
If you’re the one everyone relies on, your boundaries might be the reason you’re burning out. This is for the high achiever who’s carrying too much, feeling stressed, and quietly running on empty.
And yes—this includes how to set boundaries at work without guilt or conflict.
Somewhere along the way, many capable people start to confuse their value with their availability. You become the reli
How to Love Yourself After a Breakup: Repair Your Self Esteem | Happiness | LHS Classic
How to love yourself after a breakup can feel impossible when your self-esteem is shattered and your ex still lives rent-free in your nervous system.
When a relationship ends, especially a painful or toxic one, it doesn’t just break your heart — it can break your trust in yourself. You may find yourself obsessing over your ex, checking their social media even though it hurts, replaying conversa
How to Improve Marriage When You’re the Only One Trying | Dr. Lee H. Baucom | Love | E505
If you’re trying to improve marriage and it feels like you’re doing it alone, this is for you.
When your spouse is checked out and every “we need to talk” goes nowhere, it’s exhausting.
Maybe you’ve asked for date nights. You’ve suggested couples therapy. You’ve tried to discuss communication problems and you’re met with “I don’t know,” “No,” or silence. In this episode, we’re talking about
How to Fix Communication Problems: Conflict & Repair Skills That Build Trust | Thais Gibson | Love | E504
When communication in a relationship starts to feel harder than it used to, it’s easy to wonder whether something is wrong, with your partner, or with the relationship itself. Many couples reach this point during the power struggle stage in relationships, when differences feel sharper, conflict escalates more quickly, and emotional safety can start to feel shaky.
In today’s conversation, I’m jo
Why Do I Keep Doing This? The Real Reason Habits Stick—and How to Finally Change Them | Kati Morton | E503
There is a particular kind of frustration that comes from knowing yourself well enough to recognize a pattern, and still feeling unable to stop it. You understand what you are doing. You may even understand why. And yet the behavior keeps showing up anyway.
In this conversation, I’m sitting down with licensed marriage and family therapist and mental health educator Kati Morton to talk about why
How to Date Smarter Without Burning Out (And Still Stay Open to Love) | Love | E502
If you’ve been dating for a while and you’re starting to feel tired, discouraged, or quietly wondering why this seems so much harder than it should be, you’re not imagining things. Modern dating can wear people down, the endless swiping, first dates that go nowhere, the emotional energy it takes just to stay open and hopeful. Many of the people I work with start to doubt themselves, not because an
When Therapy Doesn’t Help: Why You’re Still Stuck | E501
If therapy feels like talking in circles, you’re not un-helpable. Your therapy might be the wrong kind of help. In today’s episode we’re talking about the big fat elephant in the therapy room: The disconnect between what therapists actually do, and what people are expecting to get out of it.
Listen to get clarity about what therapy is actually designed to do, and more importantly what therapy is
Can’t Stop Obsessing About Them? Limerence vs Love and How to Manage Unhealthy Feelings | Love | E500
There’s a particular kind of emotional stuckness that’s hard to explain until you’ve lived it — the constant thinking about someone, replaying conversations, scanning for meaning in small moments, and slowly realizing that your inner world has begun to revolve around another person. That’s the experience we’re talking about today.
In this episode, psychologist Orly Miller joins me for a thought
How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner: Skills to Strengthen Sexual Intimacy, Connect & Communicate | Love and Relationships | E499
Struggling with a dead bedroom? Talking about sex can feel more vulnerable and more terrifying than almost any other conversation in relationships, but it's the key to bringing back the spark. In this episode, you'll learn how to talk about sex with your partner in ways that strengthen emotional intimacy, reignite sexual intimacy, deepen connection, and help couples communicate without shame, fear
How to Negotiate With A Narcissist: Learn Skills to Communicate & Set Boundaries in High-Conflict Relationships | Rebecca Zung | Happiness | E498
When love and relationships turn into constant conflict, the problem isn’t that you’re bad at communicating; it’s that you’re negotiating without a strategy. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby sits down with negotiation expert Rebecca Zung to unpack how communication breaks down in narcissistic relationships and what it really takes to negotiate effectively in a marriage or partnership marked b
Before You're Gaslit, Betrayed, and Deceived: How to Spot Con Artist | Love, Happiness, & Success | E497
Imagine realizing the person you trusted was intentionally deceiving you the entire time. This episode pulls back the curtain on how con artists operate and the psychological devastation left in their wake. You'll learn how deception works, why even smart, capable people fall victim, and the lasting emotions from stress and anger to deep regret. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to increase your
When Life Falls Apart: How to Grow and Heal After Total Life Changes | Happiness | E496
What do you do when you're blindsided by unexpected and total life changes? I’m talking about the kind that shatter your sense of identity, happiness, and success all at once. How do you manage those overwhelming emotions and find a direction again? In this episode, you’ll learn just that: how to grow and heal when everything falls apart, find direction when you’re feeling trapped, and rebuild you
Enneagram Types and Relationships: Is Your Personality Compatible with Your Partner's? | Love and Relationships | E495
If you want to feel happier in your relationships, understanding Enneagram types changes everything. This growth-focused conversation dives into love, happiness, and emotional intimacy through the lens of personality. You'll learn why different Enneagram personality types experience emotions and relationships differently and how couples can grow and heal by improving communication, mindset, and se
How To Be More Confident | Happiness | LHS Classic
“How to be more confident” is one of the most common things people tell me they want, and also one of the most misunderstood. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll finally feel confident once I calm my anxiety, stop second-guessing myself, or stop worrying about what other people think,” this conversation offers a very different starting point.
In this episode of Love, Happiness and Success, I’m joined b
How to Start a New Chapter In Life | Happiness | LHS Classic
Have you been feeling ready to start a new chapter in life, but also unsure how to begin? Not because everything is falling apart, but because something inside you knows it’s time for more. In this classic episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Lisa Severy to talk about how rewriting your story can open the door to real, lasting change—in your career, yo
Finding Forgiveness: Let Go of Unhealthy Feelings, Create Closure, and Move On | Happiness | LHS Classic
Is anger, regret or sadness still tying you to your past? In this episode, you’ll learn how finding forgiveness helps you heal unhealthy emotions, create closure, and move on. You’ll learn about the two types of forgiveness and how to shift your mindset so you can finally feel happier, freer, and more like yourself again. If happiness and well-being feel out of reach right now, I hope you dive int
Living For Meaning: How to Use the ‘Memento Mori’ Mindset to Find Direction and Create a Purpose-Driven Life | Happiness | LHS Classic
Most people don’t realize they’re running on autopilot until life forces them to stop. Through the lens of ‘Memento Mori’, this episode shows you how living for meaning can help you find direction, improve your overall well-being, and create a purpose-driven life. You’ll learn how to use this mindset shift to support your self improvement, reduce your stress, and cultivate happiness right now.
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The Psychedelic Therapy Revolution | Dr. Scott Shannon | Happiness | E494
If you’ve been hearing more about psychedelic therapy and wondering whether it’s a genuine breakthrough for healing—or just the latest mental health trend—you’re not alone. Many people feel curious, hopeful, and skeptical all at once. This conversation is meant to help you slow down, understand what the research actually shows, and think clearly about whether this path is right for you.
In this e
How the Japanese Art of Listening Transforms Relationships: Learn Skills That Help Couples Connect & Communicate Deeper | Love | E493
You’re speaking... they’re nodding… and yet somehow, the disconnect lingers. Western culture teaches us that communicating more clearly will fix the problems in our relationships, but what if the missing piece isn’t “more talking” at all? What if learning how to listen differently is what actually changes everything? When we understand how to listen in a deeper, more intentional way, communication
How to Uncover Your Hidden Strengths | Patrick Lencioni | Happiness & Success | E492
If you aren't crystal clear about your strengths (and weaker spots) your life could be harder than it needs to be.
What if the key to success and happiness isn’t working harder, but finally understanding how you’re wired to thrive? Many people unknowingly work against their own strengths and personality, leading to stress, stalled career growth, and strained relationships. In this episode, you’l
Achieving Your Couple Goals for Relationship Happiness & Success | Love & Relationships | LHS Classic
What’s the secret to a marriage full of love, happiness, and success? Happy, thriving couples know that achieving your couple goals—and treating growth like a shared adventure—is what creates deep connection and long-term happiness. In this episode, you’ll learn how to uncover obstacles in relationships, communicate proactively, deepen emotional intimacy, and strengthen your bond through intention
Are You Starved for Human Connection? How to Build Friendships, Overcome Loneliness and Feel Happier | Happiness | E490
Do you ever find yourself longing for deeper human connection, yet unsure how to actually make it happen? So many people are trying to overcome loneliness while craving friendships that genuinely support their happiness, well-being, and the desire to grow and heal. In this episode, we explore what strengthens your social wellness - from simple practices that help you reconnect with yourself to mea
Are You Living in Constant Overwhelm? Learn How to Declutter Your Life to Improve Well-Being & Feel Happier | Happiness | E489
If overwhelm has become your constant companion - the thing you wake up with, carry through your day, and fall asleep thinking about - your well-being is trying to tell you something. In this episode, we’re unpacking why happiness can feel so far away when stress keeps running the show, and how you can manage what’s on your plate without sacrificing yourself in the process. If you’re longing to fe
Toxic Mother-In-Law? Protect Your Marriage by Setting Healthy Boundaries | E488
Wondering if your mother-in-law is just “a lot,” or if you’re actually dealing with a truly toxic mother-in-law situation? You are so not the only one lying awake replaying her comments and wondering what to do when this relationship feels way too involved in your marriage and family. In this episode, we’re talking about how a toxic mother-in-law dynamic starts to erode your sense of safety at hom
The #1 Shift That Stops Communication Breakdown in Your Relationship | E487
If your relationship is stuck in a painful communication breakdown, I want you to know you’re not crazy and you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing how the right solution-focused therapy techniques can start shifting the energy between you, even if things feel really bad right now.
I’m joined by solution-focused brief psychotherapist and author of Change Your Questions, Change Your Future,
Cultivating Contentment | LHS Classic
If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’ll finally relax when my relationship is better, my house is cleaner, my body looks different, my career is farther along,” this conversation is for you and me both. As we step into the holiday season - a time that invites reflection, gratitude, and sometimes a little extra pressure - I’m revisiting this episode because the message is timeless. We’re talking about
How to Have Difficult Conversations | LHS Classic
This time of year brings a lot of togetherness… and with it, a lot of unspoken tension. Difficult conversations are the ones you rehearse in your mind or hold back during holiday dinners, worried that saying the wrong thing could create a rift you can’t repair. That’s why I’m re-releasing this episode on how to have difficult conversations in a way that protects your relationship (and often deepen
Why Your AI Chatbot Is Hurting Your Ability to Connect & Communicate in IRL Relationships | E486
AI has woven itself into our daily lives so quietly and so quickly that many of us don’t even realize how emotionally attached we’re becoming to it... and your AI chatbot might be destroying the way you connect & communicate in your relationships in real life.
My guest, Dr. Rachel Wood, a licensed counselor with a PhD in cyberpsychology, helps us make sense of why AI feels so safe, so comforting,
How to Survive a Breakup During The Holidays | LHS Classic
The holiday season is so challenging when you’re dealing with relationship loss. That’s why I am re-releasing this episode on how to manage a breakup or divorce through the holiday season. This time of year can stir up old feelings, magnify loss, and make you question whether you’ll ever feel like yourself again - and that’s exactly why this conversation still matters.
It can feel especially brut
How Porn Addiction Affects Relationships and What to Do About It | E485
Let’s get honest for a second. Porn addiction isn’t really about sex. It’s about connection… about loneliness, shame, and the ache to feel close to something when life feels empty or overwhelming.
My guest for this episode, Sathiya Sam, knows that pain deeply. After a 15-year struggle with porn addiction, he rebuilt his life and now helps others do the same through his Deep Clean program - a comp
The Power of Guilt: How Feeling Bad Can Improve Your Relationships | E484
What if the guilt you’ve been trying to shake is a guiding light for better relationships?
We spend so much energy trying not to feel guilty, about losing our temper, missing a call, falling short in some way, but guilt isn’t proof that you’re broken. It’s proof that you care. In this episode, I talk with psychologist Dr. Chris Moore about how guilt can actually help you heal your relationships,
Stop Wasting Your Energy: How to Focus on What Actually Matters | E483
Have you ever said yes when every part of you was quietly screaming no? Or pushed through your day on fumes, wondering where your energy went? We’ve all been there - doing a million things that look productive but leave us totally drained.
In this episode, I’m talking with psychologist and author Dr. Diana Hill about how to reclaim your energy and focus by using them wisely. Diana’s new book, Wis
When Does “My Money” Become “Our Money”? | Money and Relationships | E482
Have you ever asked yourself, “When does ‘my money’ become ‘our money’?” It’s one of those questions couples don’t really face until tension starts to build. And by then, it’s rarely about the dollars. It’s about fairness, power, and feeling seen.
In this episode, I’m joined by Heather and Douglas Boneparth, the power couple behind Bone Fide Wealth Management, and co-authors of their new book, Mo
Invisible Influence: What’s Really Driving Your Thoughts, Feelings & Behaviors? | E481
How much of what you do every day is really your choice? The food you crave, the shows you watch, the moods you slip into - so much of it is quietly being shaped by invisible influences you probably never notice.
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Tatyana El-Kour, a psychologist and registered dietitian who studies how media and technology shape our behavior. She shares how algorithms learn our emo
Can Love Survive Betrayal? How to Rebuild Trust and Heal Together | E480
When trust is broken, everything changes. The person who once felt like your safest place can suddenly feel like a stranger, and finding your way back can feel impossible.
In this episode, I’m joined by Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith, trained relationship specialists, speakers, and authors of Building True Intimacy: Creating a Connection that Stands the Test of Time. After a devastating betrayal ea
How Find a Career Path You’re Passionate About | LHS Classic E240
This episode originally aired on April 5, 2021 (Episode 240), and I’m bringing it back because so many of you said it gave you the clarity you didn’t know you needed. If you’re feeling stuck in your career or wondering whether there’s something more fulfilling out there for you, this conversation is worth revisiting.
So many people come to me at a professional crossroads. On paper, things look fi
How to Feel More Secure in Your Relationship | LHS Classic E251
If you’ve ever questioned where you stand with your partner or second-guessed their love, this will help you feel more grounded, connected, and secure. This episode first aired on June 21, 2021 (Episode 251), and I’m bringing it back because so many of you said it hit home.
Ever replayed a conversation, overread a text, or felt on edge when your partner seemed distracted even when nothing was “w
How to Become Influential: Everyday Leadership That Creates Change | E479
You know that feeling when you look around at the news, your job, your relationships, and everything feels a little out of control? Like no matter what you do, it’s never enough to really make a difference? I get it. So many of us are carrying that quiet sense of powerlessness right now. But here’s the thing: you have more influence than you realize. You’ve just never been shown how to use it.
In
High Achiever? Why Everything Works Except Your Relationships | Hilary Silver | Love | E478
Some women seem to have it all together. They’re confident, capable, and thriving in their careers. Yet when it comes to love… it’s like they’re playing a game with a whole different rulebook. I’ve talked with so many high-achieving women who can handle anything at work (big goals, big responsibilities, big wins) but still feel unsure or unseen when it comes to real connection.
In this episode, I
Polarized Politics + Relationships: How to Bridge The Divide | Dr. Bill Doherty | E477
What do you do when someone you love sees the world so differently from you that every conversation feels tense? When your values and beliefs clash so deeply that you start wondering if you can stay close at all?
If you’ve ever found yourself in that tension, between wanting to stay connected and wanting to stay true to yourself, you are not alone. In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Bill Doher
What it Really Takes to Be an Entrepreneur | Melissa Bernstein | Success | E476
Have you ever fantasized about quitting your job, starting your own business, and finally doing something that feels 100% yours? It sounds amazing… until you remember that entrepreneurism also comes with risk, uncertainty, and about a million ways things can go sideways. So what does it really take to be an entrepreneur?
In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Bernstein - entrepreneur, creative, a
How to Communicate With an Angry Partner | LHS Classic E243
This episode first aired on April 26, 2021 (Episode 243), and I’m bringing it back because so many listeners told me it felt like I was speaking directly to their experience.
Living with a partner who always seems angry is confusing, painful, and can leave you feeling constantly on edge. In this episode, I’ll help you understand what’s really happening in that dynamic and share strategies to move
Dealing With a Withdrawn Partner | LHS Classic E244
This episode originally aired on May 3, 2021 (Episode 244), and I’m bringing it back because so many of you told me how much it resonated. If you’ve ever struggled with a partner who shuts down or found yourself withdrawing, this one’s worth revisiting. Whether you’re navigating it now, reflecting on the past, or supporting someone you love, I hope it brings clarity and hope.
Few things hurt more
Can Your Relationship Survive “The Ick?” | Matt Hussey | Love | E475
Have you ever been totally into someone and then suddenly… you get the ick? One minute you’re feeling the spark, the next you’re questioning everything over something as small as flip-flops. Getting the ick can feel like a dealbreaker, but does it really mean your relationship is doomed - or is it pointing to something deeper inside of you?
In this episode, I talk with therapist and journalist Ma
The Life-Changing Power of Self-Hypnosis | Dr. David Spiegel | E474
Have you ever felt stuck between knowing what you should do and actually following through? That gap between intention and action isn’t a character flaw - it’s your brain running old programs. What if you could rewrite them?
That’s exactly what I explored with Dr. David Spiegel, pioneer in clinical hypnotherapy research, author, and founder of the Reveri self-hypnosis app. He breaks down how hy
Be Mindful of Your Self-Talk: How Mindful Healing Starts | Case Kenny | E473
Have you ever said you’re “anxious” or “burned out,” only to realize those words don’t really capture what’s happening inside you? The way we label our emotions shapes how we experience them — and when the language is off, so is our path to healing.
In this episode, I’m joined by author, creator, and mindfulness expert Case Kenny to talk about how mindfulness becomes powerful and practical when
How to Deal With a Bully Boss: Surviving and Healing From Toxic Workplaces | E472
Have you ever had a boss who left you walking on eggshells, never sure what mood they’d bring into the office? Maybe they humiliated people in meetings, lashed out without warning, or drained you so much that you came home with nothing left for yourself. A bully boss can affect far more than your workday.
In this episode, I’m talking with Mita Mallick, speaker, workplace strategist, coach, and
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