Toxic & Damaging Dynamics – Unconscious, Protective Patterns
Dec 24, 2024
ERP 456: How to Navigate Relationship – When a Partner Has Anxiety – An Interview with Jeanne Retief
Have you ever felt like the internal turmoil you’re battling is invisible to the rest of the w...
Dec 17, 2024
ERP 455: 3 Secrets To Anger Management — An Interview With Alastair Duhs
Have you ever found yourself in the heat of an argument, only to later regret words spoken in anger?...
Jul 23, 2024
ERP 434: The Lies People Tell in Relationship & What to Do about It — An Interview with Andrea Beach
Deception in relationships is a common issue that can strain trust and intimacy, leaving partners fe...
Nov 21, 2023
ERP 399: What’s Going On When We Rely On Others For Our Happiness — An Interview With Deb Blum
Entrusting our happiness to others implies depending on external validation or circumstances to feel...
Sep 19, 2023
ERP 390: How To Recognize Emotional Immaturity & Abuse In Relationship — An Interview With Dr. David Hawkins
Emotional immaturity can be a subtle yet profoundly impactful issue within relationships, often rema...
Aug 22, 2023
ERP 386: How To Identify & Shift Unconscious Patterns In Relationship – An Interview With Johanna Lynn
Do you find yourself reacting in certain ways that you can’t quite explain or notice that you ...
Apr 11, 2023
ERP 367: Learning To Disarm Our Emotional Weapons — An Interview With Dr. Shawn Haywood
Is your relationship constantly fraught with emotional arguments? When things get tough, do you reso...
Dec 27, 2022
ERP 352: How Overthinking Interferes With Connection In Relationship — An Interview With Alicia Muñoz
Do you find yourself constantly overreacting to your partner’s words and actions, or do you often ov...
Aug 9, 2022
ERP 332: Healing From Abuse In Relationship —An Interview With Dr. Amelia Kelley
Making the choice to leave an abusive relationship can be one of the most difficult things a person ...
Jun 21, 2022
ERP 325: Can Prodependency Improve Our Understanding Of Codependency In Relationship? — An Interview With Dr. Robert Weiss
People who care for loved ones suffering from addiction or mental health issues are frequently label...
May 24, 2022
ERP 321: How To Tell The Difference Between An Abusive Relationship & A Toxic Dynamic — An Interview With Dr. Amelia Kelley
Conflicts are opportunities to learn more about your partner, and depending on how you handle them, ...
May 10, 2022
ERP 319: What To Do When Having Fantasies About Someone Else?
Many professionals believe that fantasy is perfectly normal and harmless. They can be a reliable sou...
May 3, 2022
ERP 318: How To Co-Create Lasting Love After Previously Failed Relationships — An Interview With Natasha McCrea
Most of us hope to find that one true love that would stand the test of time but that is not the cas...
Apr 19, 2022
ERP 316: How To Recognize & Deal With Emotional Immaturity — An Interview With Dr. Eddie Capparucci
Growing up, men are taught, either directly or indirectly, that showing emotion is a sign of weaknes...
Jan 11, 2022
ERP 302: How To Avoid Self-Sabotage In Relationship — An Interview With Roy Biancalana
Just like Roy, some people jump from one relationship to another because they believe that the right...
Sep 21, 2021
ERP 286: How To Know If You Experience Limerence & What To Do About It – An Interview With Dr. L
On today’s episode of The Empowered Relationship Podcast, my guest, a neuroscientist known onl...
Aug 31, 2021
ERP 283: How To Heal From An Abusive Relationship – An Interview With Triptta Butkovich
A narcissistic personality operates in a way that drains its partner’s emotional, mental, or financi...
Jul 27, 2021
ERP 278: How Codependency Relates to Anger and What to Do About It – An Interview with Michelle Farris
It is common for codependent people to be people pleasers. While this strategy is effective at avoid...
Jun 22, 2021
ERP 273: How To Handle The Concern Of Vulnerability Not Working In Relationship
Vulnerability is a key aspect in connecting with your partner. It makes you feel seen and provides a...
May 25, 2021
ERP 269: How To Break Free From The Nice Guy Syndrome That Is Holding You Back – An Interview With Dr. Robert Glover
The Nice Guy Syndrome has become the norm for so many men. Dr. Robert Glover, author of the book ...
Mar 23, 2021
ERP 260: How To Break Free from Codependency in a Relationship – An Interview With Sherry Gaba
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sherry Gaba, who has a clinical background with addiction and code...
Jan 19, 2021
ERP 251: How to Deal with Love Addiction an interview with Helen Mia Harris
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Helen Mia Harris, and we discuss the love addiction phenomenon. Th...
Nov 17, 2020
ERP 242: How To Stop Being Attracted To Emotionally Unavailable Partners – An Interview With Ryan Haddon
Suppose you’re with an emotionally unavailable partner. In that case, you’ll find that y...
Jun 23, 2020
ERP 221: How To Recognize and Work with Self-Sabotage in Relationship An Interview with Brianna Wiest
Brianna has traveled internationally as a journalist, written for Fortune 500 companies, and has spo...
May 26, 2020
ERP 217: How To Deal With Stonewalling In Relationship
Today, I am giving more attention and support to a listener’s question, who writes “How ...
Jun 3, 2019
ERP 172: How To Deal With Manipulation In Relationship – Part Two
In episode ERP 171, I read a listener’s question and I shared some examples of different types...
May 23, 2019
ERP 171: How To Deal With Manipulation In Relationship
LISTENER’S QUESTION: “First of all, thank you so much for doing the podcast. I have been...
Mar 8, 2019
ERP 165: How To Manage Substance Abuse Issues And Recovery in Relationship – Dr. Robert Navarra
Guest: Dr. Robert Navarra Dr. Navarra, Certified Gottman Therapist and Master Trainer has co-authore...
Sep 7, 2018
ERP 152: How to Not Abandon Yourself in Relationship – DR. MARGARET PAUL
Topic:Â Dealing with self abandonment Guest: Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul is a bestselling aut...
Aug 24, 2018
ERP 151: How to Handle the Trouble of Outshining in Relationship
Topic: Fear of outshining in relationship In ERP 150: What to Do When Stuck in Self-Sabotage, I addr...
Aug 10, 2018
ERP 150: What To Do When Stuck In Self Sabotage
Topic: Self sabotaging relationship patterns In a recent session, a client asked: “Am I sabota...
Jun 12, 2018
ERP 145: Pornography. What Are We Really Talking about? With Dr. Marty Klein
Guest: Dr. Marty Klein Dr. Marty Klein has been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certi...
Apr 2, 2018
ERP 139: How Hiding and Withholding Damage Your Relationship
Topic: How secrets can destroy a relationship Listener’s Question “I love your podcast! Thank ...
Jul 30, 2017
ERP 113: How to Identify Manipulative & Emotionally Abusive Relationships with Paul Colaianni
TOPIC: How to recognize manipulation and abuse in relationships Guest Paul Colaianni: Paul Colaianni...
May 15, 2017
ERP 106: What To Do When You Are Attracted To Someone Else
Recently, a listener posed a question about how to handle attractions towards people outside their r...
May 1, 2017
ERP 105: How To Deal With Limerence In Relationship
TOPIC: Dealing with limerence in relationship What is limerence? Most people see limerence as infatu...
Jan 5, 2017
ERP 091: Is “trying harder” the best option in relationship?
First Listener’s Question: “I often listen to your podcast and try to learn from it as m...
Sep 6, 2016
ERP 077: What Happens When Your Partner Is Not Responsible?
Listener’s Question: “I’m a single mom of a 7 y.o. Boy? separated from dad 5 yrs..bf of ...
Jun 15, 2016
ERP 067: Why blaming is a problem in relationship and how to avoid it
Why do we blame the people we love? Most of the time, we are not trying to be mean or hurtful when w...
May 26, 2016
ERP 065: How Complaining damages your Relationship & what to do about it
5 Ways Complaining Is detrimental to Your Relationship Here are 5 Questions to help you identify if ...
Mar 16, 2016
ERP 057: How To Avoid Enabling Your Partner’s Destructive Behavior
Listener’s Question: Hello Dr. Jessica Higgins, I’m really enjoying your podcast. Thank ...
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Dec 24, 2024
ERP 456: How to Navigate Relationship – When a Partner Has Anxiety – An Interview with Jeanne Retief
Have you ever felt like the internal turmoil you’re battling is invisible to the rest of the w...
Dec 17, 2024
ERP 455: 3 Secrets To Anger Management — An Interview With Alastair Duhs
Have you ever found yourself in the heat of an argument, only to later regret words spoken in anger?...
Jul 23, 2024
ERP 434: The Lies People Tell in Relationship & What to Do about It — An Interview with Andrea Beach
Deception in relationships is a common issue that can strain trust and intimacy, leaving partners fe...
Nov 21, 2023
ERP 399: What’s Going On When We Rely On Others For Our Happiness — An Interview With Deb Blum
Entrusting our happiness to others implies depending on external validation or circumstances to feel...
Sep 19, 2023
ERP 390: How To Recognize Emotional Immaturity & Abuse In Relationship — An Interview With Dr. David Hawkins
Emotional immaturity can be a subtle yet profoundly impactful issue within relationships, often rema...
Aug 22, 2023
ERP 386: How To Identify & Shift Unconscious Patterns In Relationship – An Interview With Johanna Lynn
Do you find yourself reacting in certain ways that you can’t quite explain or notice that you ...
Apr 11, 2023
ERP 367: Learning To Disarm Our Emotional Weapons — An Interview With Dr. Shawn Haywood
Is your relationship constantly fraught with emotional arguments? When things get tough, do you reso...
Dec 27, 2022
ERP 352: How Overthinking Interferes With Connection In Relationship — An Interview With Alicia Muñoz
Do you find yourself constantly overreacting to your partner’s words and actions, or do you often ov...
Aug 9, 2022
ERP 332: Healing From Abuse In Relationship —An Interview With Dr. Amelia Kelley
Making the choice to leave an abusive relationship can be one of the most difficult things a person ...
Jun 21, 2022
ERP 325: Can Prodependency Improve Our Understanding Of Codependency In Relationship? — An Interview With Dr. Robert Weiss
People who care for loved ones suffering from addiction or mental health issues are frequently label...
May 24, 2022
ERP 321: How To Tell The Difference Between An Abusive Relationship & A Toxic Dynamic — An Interview With Dr. Amelia Kelley
Conflicts are opportunities to learn more about your partner, and depending on how you handle them, ...
May 10, 2022
ERP 319: What To Do When Having Fantasies About Someone Else?
Many professionals believe that fantasy is perfectly normal and harmless. They can be a reliable sou...
May 3, 2022
ERP 318: How To Co-Create Lasting Love After Previously Failed Relationships — An Interview With Natasha McCrea
Most of us hope to find that one true love that would stand the test of time but that is not the cas...
Apr 19, 2022
ERP 316: How To Recognize & Deal With Emotional Immaturity — An Interview With Dr. Eddie Capparucci
Growing up, men are taught, either directly or indirectly, that showing emotion is a sign of weaknes...
Jan 11, 2022
ERP 302: How To Avoid Self-Sabotage In Relationship — An Interview With Roy Biancalana
Just like Roy, some people jump from one relationship to another because they believe that the right...
Sep 21, 2021
ERP 286: How To Know If You Experience Limerence & What To Do About It – An Interview With Dr. L
On today’s episode of The Empowered Relationship Podcast, my guest, a neuroscientist known onl...
Aug 31, 2021
ERP 283: How To Heal From An Abusive Relationship – An Interview With Triptta Butkovich
A narcissistic personality operates in a way that drains its partner’s emotional, mental, or financi...
Jul 27, 2021
ERP 278: How Codependency Relates to Anger and What to Do About It – An Interview with Michelle Farris
It is common for codependent people to be people pleasers. While this strategy is effective at avoid...
Jun 22, 2021
ERP 273: How To Handle The Concern Of Vulnerability Not Working In Relationship
Vulnerability is a key aspect in connecting with your partner. It makes you feel seen and provides a...
May 25, 2021
ERP 269: How To Break Free From The Nice Guy Syndrome That Is Holding You Back – An Interview With Dr. Robert Glover
The Nice Guy Syndrome has become the norm for so many men. Dr. Robert Glover, author of the book ...
Mar 23, 2021
ERP 260: How To Break Free from Codependency in a Relationship – An Interview With Sherry Gaba
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sherry Gaba, who has a clinical background with addiction and code...
Jan 19, 2021
ERP 251: How to Deal with Love Addiction an interview with Helen Mia Harris
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Helen Mia Harris, and we discuss the love addiction phenomenon. Th...
Nov 17, 2020
ERP 242: How To Stop Being Attracted To Emotionally Unavailable Partners – An Interview With Ryan Haddon
Suppose you’re with an emotionally unavailable partner. In that case, you’ll find that y...
Jun 23, 2020
ERP 221: How To Recognize and Work with Self-Sabotage in Relationship An Interview with Brianna Wiest
Brianna has traveled internationally as a journalist, written for Fortune 500 companies, and has spo...
May 26, 2020
ERP 217: How To Deal With Stonewalling In Relationship
Today, I am giving more attention and support to a listener’s question, who writes “How ...
Jun 3, 2019
ERP 172: How To Deal With Manipulation In Relationship – Part Two
In episode ERP 171, I read a listener’s question and I shared some examples of different types...
May 23, 2019
ERP 171: How To Deal With Manipulation In Relationship
LISTENER’S QUESTION: “First of all, thank you so much for doing the podcast. I have been...
Mar 8, 2019
ERP 165: How To Manage Substance Abuse Issues And Recovery in Relationship – Dr. Robert Navarra
Guest: Dr. Robert Navarra Dr. Navarra, Certified Gottman Therapist and Master Trainer has co-authore...
Sep 7, 2018
ERP 152: How to Not Abandon Yourself in Relationship – DR. MARGARET PAUL
Topic:Â Dealing with self abandonment Guest: Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul is a bestselling aut...
Aug 24, 2018
ERP 151: How to Handle the Trouble of Outshining in Relationship
Topic: Fear of outshining in relationship In ERP 150: What to Do When Stuck in Self-Sabotage, I addr...
Aug 10, 2018
ERP 150: What To Do When Stuck In Self Sabotage
Topic: Self sabotaging relationship patterns In a recent session, a client asked: “Am I sabota...
Jun 12, 2018
ERP 145: Pornography. What Are We Really Talking about? With Dr. Marty Klein
Guest: Dr. Marty Klein Dr. Marty Klein has been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certi...
Apr 2, 2018
ERP 139: How Hiding and Withholding Damage Your Relationship
Topic: How secrets can destroy a relationship Listener’s Question “I love your podcast! Thank ...
Jul 30, 2017
ERP 113: How to Identify Manipulative & Emotionally Abusive Relationships with Paul Colaianni
TOPIC: How to recognize manipulation and abuse in relationships Guest Paul Colaianni: Paul Colaianni...
May 15, 2017
ERP 106: What To Do When You Are Attracted To Someone Else
Recently, a listener posed a question about how to handle attractions towards people outside their r...
May 1, 2017
ERP 105: How To Deal With Limerence In Relationship
TOPIC: Dealing with limerence in relationship What is limerence? Most people see limerence as infatu...
Jan 5, 2017
ERP 091: Is “trying harder” the best option in relationship?
First Listener’s Question: “I often listen to your podcast and try to learn from it as m...
Sep 6, 2016
ERP 077: What Happens When Your Partner Is Not Responsible?
Listener’s Question: “I’m a single mom of a 7 y.o. Boy? separated from dad 5 yrs..bf of ...
Jun 15, 2016
ERP 067: Why blaming is a problem in relationship and how to avoid it
Why do we blame the people we love? Most of the time, we are not trying to be mean or hurtful when w...
May 26, 2016
ERP 065: How Complaining damages your Relationship & what to do about it
5 Ways Complaining Is detrimental to Your Relationship Here are 5 Questions to help you identify if ...
Mar 16, 2016
ERP 057: How To Avoid Enabling Your Partner’s Destructive Behavior
Listener’s Question: Hello Dr. Jessica Higgins, I’m really enjoying your podcast. Thank ...
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