From billboards, wild nights, hangovers, blackmail and bankruptcy through to fitness, businesses and helping to heal the world just by being him, today, Louise is joined by great friend Calum Best as they dig into the truth about the well-mannered, well-moraled and well-tempered ‘man behind the screen’. The pair discuss: Letting people see the ‘real you’ (and how everything changes when you step into this space) The rock bottom moments when you realize ‘somethings gotta change’ Thriving in the struggle vs. finding solace in peace, calm & quiet How our coping mechanisms change and shift as we grow older (and wiser!) The importance of having purpose intricately weaved into life, and a career Calum’s deep-rooted fears from past abandonment, particularly linked to being the child of an alcoholic - and how he has been deeply shaped by both of his parents The pair also discuss whether Calum might be ready to find ‘the one’ and they query whether he is using being ‘too busy’, ‘building businesses’ and ‘wanting to be able to provide’ as a blockage for intimacy. ----- ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Calum Best on Instagram: @mrcalumbest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alix Earle is avoidantly attached! Today, Louise sits down with clinical psychologist and celebrity relationship expert Dr. Tari Mack to dissect all things Alix Earle & Braxton Berrios. The pair discuss recent soundbites from Alix Earle discussing her romantic life and use these to get inside the mind of the Avoidantly Attached so we can better understand those who relate to Aix. Louise & Dr. Tari discuss: The roots of avoidant attachment to childhood How unconscious attraction keeps us replicating our past patterns How her Father’s infidelity shaped her and developed a ‘trust wound’ The impact of family communication styles on adult attachment ‘Independence vs. Hyper Independence’ and how an emphasis on independence can lead to distancing behaviors Viewing relationships as ‘hard work’ requiring ‘lots of time, attention and investment’ The pair also discuss ‘The Trust Wound’ and the impact of its ability to trust others around us, particularly in dating. ----- ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The avoidantly attached deserved some airtime. Are avoidantly attached individuals avoiding love or avoiding vulnerability, rejection and potential discomfort? In this heavily requested episode, this week Louise & clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack dive into the Avoidant Attachment Style, shed light on the motivations behind the avoidantly attached and also explore how those with the avoidant attachment view OTHERS (including the anxiously attached!). The pair discuss: What’s really going on behind the Avoidant Attachment Style? (exploring the true drivers) The difference between the Dismissive Avoidant and the Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style How seeking comfort & sharing feelings is often thought of as ‘useless’ for the Avoidantly Attached The ties between childhood & the avoidant attachment style The specific triggers and fears related to this attachment style; and Why withdrawal, shutting down, seeking space to regulate - often without communicating - can impact a relationship The pair also discuss the top triggers and fears of the avoidant attachment style and why things often go wrong, quickly, after having sex. ----- ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone thinks that they have ADHD these days - but why? Today, Louise talks with clinical psychologist, Dr. Jenna Vyas-Lee about how social media is spreading the word about ADHD and whether self-diagnosis is a good or a bad thing. The pair discuss: 🧠 The rise of ADHD in the mainstream media  🧠 How ADHD manifests differently for men and women  🧠 Late diagnosis of ADHD and why this seems to be picking up the pace 🧠 Stimming, masking and the connection to being female 🧠 Clarity around the overlap between ADHD and autism 🧠 And the incredible power in embracing being a little bit neurospicy The duo also delves into the magic and challenges of getting a diagnosis, and Dr. Jenna provides you with the inside scoop on how to navigate this process. Join us on an important discussion as we start to deep dive into ADHD and how to live, and thrive, with this diagnosis. ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Get a diagnosis with Kove Minds: https://koveminds.com Connect with Kove Minds / Dr. Jenna on Instagram: @koveminds ----- Music Sources ⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⭐ 30 DAY FREE OPEN TRIAL TO HEAL YOUR ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT STYLE WITH YOUR BREATH, MIND & BODY: withopen.com/OPENHOUSE ⭐ Trying to heal your anxious attachment style but don’t know where to look or what to do next? Understand the cycle but can’t stop stressing out and even going into full blown meltdown when something small happens that feels so big? If yes, this episode is for you. Louise is joined by Sarah Murphy, Integrative Health Practitioner and biology of trauma expert as they discuss why you’re not ‘just an anxious person’ you just have biology that is more susceptible to anxiety. The pair dig into the 5 reasons that you aren’t healing your anxious attachment style, including: Your external environment Gut inflammation Your neurotransmitter imbalances An oversized or overly sensitive amygdala Lack of oxygenation in your prefrontal cortex Low vagal tone And more! The pair also discuss how breathwork can help you work through ALL of these biological challenges and why OPEN is the best app to do that. Get your 30 day free trial here: withopen.com/OPENHOUSE ----- ⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Sarah Murphy on Instagram: @thepotentplant Music Sources ⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered why your partner might be acting jealous or protective? Or why some men fight and why some of us might actually like it when they do this to protect us? If yes, this episode is for you. This week, Louise is joined by Zack Alexander, men’s coach, as the pair discuss Travis Kelsey and Taylor Swift and how we can use it as a vehicle for the exploration of healthy vs. toxic masculinity. They jump straight into: Why males fighting males is a man who is not in control of himself Differentiating between possession, control, aggression, and versus protection The importance of elements of healthy protection: ensuring safety and well-being without putting the partner at risk, creating a sense of security The importance of emotional safety and the impact it has on relationships, especially for women Understanding the concept of emotional reactions as being ‘safe’ or ‘unsafe’ The importance of a ‘well-integrated and psychologically healthy man’ that can hold space for emotional needs and communication  Exploring the concept of "bad boys" and the underlying wounds that drive a need for overcompensation Discussion about the roots of unhealthy behavior, including suppression, poor emotional regulation, and defense mechanisms The pair also discuss why some females like a ‘bad boy’ and what is really going on below this and how it is related to a desire to seek external safety. They also discuss shame, the anxious attachment and the inner child.  ––––––––––––––  ⠀ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball ⠀ Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ ⠀ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast ⠀ Connect with Zack on Instagram: @iamzackalexander ⠀ Work with Zack: HERE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music Sources ⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we are gifting you a 2 week trial of Reveri, the leading global self-hypnosis app to help you move through heartbreak quicker. ⭐ For 2 weeks free of Reveri, just tap this link from your mobile: reverihealth.app.link/openhouse ⭐Can you reprogram your mind to deprogram the ex you can't get over? Today, we’re exploring all things 'self-hypnosis' and how to start getting your brain to work 'for you' rather than working against you during those times of deep heartbreak, loss, grief, and sadness. We’ve all been there—the breakup you cannot get over. It’s a mental, physical, and emotional rollercoaster, and hearing ‘it will pass’ and 'time will heal all' sometimes doesn’t help us at all. This week, Louise asks leading American psychiatrist and Stanford Professor, Dr. David Spiegel, how his clinically backed, evidence-based self-hypnosis app Reveri can help you work *with* your biology to move through some of the most difficult times of our lives. The pair discuss: What self-hypnosis actually is Why you need to heal your biology, not just your 'psychology,' to heal your heartbreak faster How we can use these states of highly focused attention to start creating new thoughts, beliefs, stories, and pathways—rather than the ones we get fixated on and play repeatedly The importance of cognitive flexibility in the grieving process and how this contributes to the development of new perspectives concerning the past, present, and future How self-hypnosis contributes to building confidence and STOPS you from thinking you were the only problem in the relationship How neuroplasticity allows for the formation of new neural patterns and behaviors, including the development of new stories and beliefs How self-hypnosis can help you open your mind to meeting someone new; and How hypnosis can also help with stress, pain, and grief, and how we can learn to work with the pain we are feeling in our body Dr. Spiegel has created Reveri so you can access all his sessions in 1 app. Download Reveri here: reverihealth.app.link/openhouseLearn more about Reveri here: reveri.comFind Reveri on Instagram here: @reveriFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why can some people stay and make it work after infidelity whereas this feels impossible and doesn’t work out for others? This week, after obsessing over all things BECKHAM, Louise & Dr. Tari Mack discuss whether you should ‘stay’ or ‘go’ after infidelity and cheating: The pair cover: Why some people stay after infidelity (and how you can make that work) The Sunken Costs Theory & how this can impact your decision to stay or go Whether you should stay for the sake of time invested, children, or family The importance of a ‘double-team-rebuild’ The impact of our childhood experiences on our adult perceptions of infidelity How low self-esteem and low self-trust can leave us staying in relationships we should leave Why some people just truly can’t get over betrayal or infidelity How infidelity can open up our deepest wounds, even when time has passed What a partner needs to do to lead, rebuild, and direct the process, while also allowing the other person How cheating can show you the ‘truth’ of a person if they have a personality disorder that points to repeated cheating How to bring some ‘reality’ to the ‘fairy tale ending’ you are hoping for ⭐ This episode is supported by the ‘They Cheated, Should I Stay Or Should I Go’ Guide, a 39-page therapy e-book that offers valuable insights on navigating the aftermath of infidelity. Dr. Tari provides a comprehensive 10-step process and presents 10 essential questions to consider before making any crucial decisions. This is the therapy journey ⭐-----⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

95% of our lives are controlled by our subconscious mind, not the conscious mind that we function from daily. Is this ‘hard drive of life’ the one that holds our ‘story’ and where the key to real healing and changing lives? To really change, do we have to step outside of the 'talk therapy' room and dive into the subconscious mind, our shadows, the somatic and the stories that our bodies have held for a long time? Today, Louise & Zack Alexander discuss: Their only personal journeys and how talk therapy was only part of the puzzle The power of the subconscious mind + what is shadow work? Whether your limiting beliefs wired into your subconscious are impacting your physical 3D reality and blocking your ability to ‘live your best life’ The truth behind chronic illnesses Handling and healing shame and toxic shame Spiritual bypassing and the communities of Bali and Tulum How a ‘spiritual awakening’ and a ‘spiritual path’ can help you find the real you (but can be a gnarly AF journey!) The importance of community, attunement and connection The pair also discuss how subconsciously ‘needing’, ‘desiring’ or ‘hating’ money can impact our career success and general wellbeing, as well as all of the things that might be blocking your financial abundance or monetary manifestations. –––––––––––––– ⠀ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀ Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀ Connect with Zack on Instagram: @iamzackalexander⠀ Work with Zack: HERE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered why you’re not ready for sex at the drop of a hat? Or, maybe you are, and your partner isn’t? Enter stage right: the two types of sex drives that you NEED to learn about: the responsive and the spontaneous. In today’s episode, Louise and clinical sexologist Dr. Massimo Fontana explore the responsive vs. spontaneous sex drives and why often people think they have mismatched libidos but actually they have different sex drive types and styles - and why understanding the difference is SO important for for understanding our sexual pleasure and relationships. The pair discuss: ❤️‍🔥 Two types of sex drives: spontaneous and responsive❤️‍ What triggers each sex drive into action❤️‍🔥 How to identify which sex drive type you have❤️‍🔥 How to communicate this to your partner to modify and optimize your intimate moments❤️‍🔥 How to not ‘over categorize’ yourself and learn to flow between the two The pair also discuss the different types of ‘cues’ that turn different people on and how visual, auditory and kinesthetic cues are *probably* another part of our sex lives that they never taught us about at school. In this episode, we unravel the dynamics of sex drives, helping you enhance your intimate connections with yourself and any lucky person in your life.   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⭐ Want more from Dr. Massimo and Louise? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr Massimo Fontana: @drmassimofontanaSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not everyone "clings" to people to prevent people leaving. Some people surrender to the abandonment wound and engage, repeatedly, with people who ‘always leave’. Others will avoid intimacy totally, so as not to get hurt, and others will punish people when they let us down or try to leave us.Today, in part 2 of the OPENHOUSE Abandonment Wound Series, Louise & Stephanie explore: The concept of surrendering to the abandonment wound. The connection between the abandonment wound and the father wound. The hope associated with surrendering to both the father wound and the abandonment wound. How the abandonment wound can manifest as a self-fulfilling prophecy. The link between low self-worth and the abandonment wound. Counterattack: Why we engage in self-sabotage and punish others when they withdraw. Avoidance of intimacy: Exploring why some people steer clear of closeness to avoid the fear of abandonment. ⭐ HEAL YOUR ABANDONMENT WOUND: GET THE GUIDE ⭐ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀ Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀ Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy⠀ Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you need people close to feel safe? Do you think they might always leave? They’re probably not going to stay. If these statements are relatable, this episode is for you. Today, Louise and Stephanie discuss the abandonment wound, how you can have the wound *without* being abandoned and how it can drive us to overcompensate, cling, and pull others closer.The pair talk about the concept of ‘overcompensating’ to the abandonment wound, as well as: The neurobiological roots of abandonment The roots of clingy behavior and over giving The concept of pulling and keeping people close The subconscious patterns at play, as well as repeating cycles Why if it's hysterical, it's often historical And more This is a critical episode to help you understand how your abandonment wound shows up in your life, and how you can start to work to heal it. Understanding & conscious awareness is the first step in the healing journey. HEAL YOUR ABANDONMENT WOUND: GET THE GUIDE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀ Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀ Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy⠀ Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are drugs the ‘problem’ in your life or are your mind, body and soul actually treating them as the (self-sabotaging) *solution*? From a ‘normal’ childhood and life at an all-girls private school, life took a 180-degree turn when, 15 years later, Charlotte Jackson found herself in the midst of a relationship breakdown, a four-year crystal meth addiction, and an abusive relationship. Today, Charlotte Jackson shares her journey of how she overcame drugs and alcohol, completely on her own, without rehab, on the other side of the world. She also delves into how understanding the pain, disconnection, and loneliness beneath the addiction helped her uncover the truth. Through self-connection, self-awareness, and a touch of spiritual awakening, Charlotte conquered her four-year crystal meth addiction and is now assisting others in discovering the truth of their own reality. Today, Louise & Charlotte discuss: How Charlotte’s strong anti-drug stance slowly changed Whether her childhood and teenage years held any clues that this journey might have lain ahead Her position in the family as the ‘responsible’ eldest child Working out the real wounds, patterns and cycles behind any addiction Whether loneliness is the real driver of trauma and addiction How a spiritual awakening and belief in a higher power helped this journey; How healing has changed her relationship with her family, and herself; and How to help others who are in this situation too. ----- ⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Charlotte Jackson on Instagram: @iamcharlottejackson Stream Charlotte’s Podcast: Game Changer with Charlotte Jackson Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you ever find yourself asking yourself quietly (or loudly) ‘is this it?. ‘Is this everything I was put on this Earth to experience?’. Or ‘when I just get X, Y or Z I’ll be happier?’ Alternatively, do you find yourself thinking you have most of the things you should have to be happy, but something is missing? Maybe you keep partying, on repeat, or relying on drugs or alcohol to get through the week? Do you want more but don’t know where to go next? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Sobriety didn't revolutionize Dr. Elisa's life as she hoped it might. In fact, it was the moment when Vince Vaughn fired her from her position as his best-in-the-business, high-flying manager at United Talent Agency that the rest of her life truly began. Next, the Universe guided her on a journey to becoming a Doctor in Depth Psychology with a focus on Neuroscience and Trauma, and then onto founding the first-ever Recovery Management Agency.Today, Louise & Dr. Elisa discuss: The feeling of 'I'll be happy when I just get there.' The concepts of trauma, chronic trauma, and their connection to our physical body. How the limbic system can't communicate with you in words; it can only communicate in feelings and energy. The concept of 'wearing a mask' in day-to-day life and losing ourselves in this identity. How we have a 'crisis of meaning’ and what to do next What it means to have a spiritual practice (and how to start). How rejection is always redirection, plus How to help someone who is navigating addiction Louise also shares her own personal stories around her own recent rejection, redirection and soul whispers- as well as her own journey with asking frequently ‘is this it? -----⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Elisa Hallerman on Instagram: @drelisahallerman Purchase Dr. Elisa’s book: SOULBRIETY- A Plan to Heal Your Trauma, Overcome Addiction, and Reconnect with your Soul. Contact Recovery Management Agency Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you learned about the crazy connection between food and our nervous system yet? Understanding your nervous system (and polyvagal theory) could overhaul your relationship with eating and food. Is food the ultimate drug and most widely available method of self soothing? Does it help us understand why we reach for food, when we may need to reach for something else? Today we ask: are you hungry for love, or hungry for food, or is your nervous system crying out for help? Louise is joined by integrative health practitioner, Sarah Murphy, as they have a totally new way of looking at comfort eating, binge eating and your relationship with food. The pair discuss: How childhood shapes our relationship with food Hunger for love, hunger for bonding & the oxytocin deficiency theory Why feeling loved, seen, heard and cherished can reduce emotional eating or binge eating Why we eat when we’re not hungry (pleasure, calming and self soothing) Understanding the impact of stress on our appetite and how it affects our relationship with food The connection between nervous system regulation, dysregulation, the vagus nerve and our emotional eating patterns. + The Ladder Analogy - how food can take you through different states of the nervous system when we need to learn to ‘scaffold’ on our own.Sarah also delivers us a suite of top tips and tricks on how to break this emotional eating cycle covering lifestyle changes, cold plunging, bodywork, gut health, supplement recommendations, and more. ----- ⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Sarah Murphy on Instagram: @thepotentplant Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are some situations when meeting an ex is necessary, and some where it is NOT. Today, in Part 2 of the ‘Ex Factor - when should I meet up with an ex’ series, Louise & clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack get into that question. They discuss: Collecting and exchanging stuff When meeting an ex is an absolute necessity and when it's a big NO The Checklist - discussing intentions, expectations, time frames and healing How to handle mutual friends, parties and co-parenting The importance of setting boundaries and considering the impact on others when meeting with an ex Plus, to send or not to send? They also discuss the age old ‘writing a letter to an ex’ - should you send it, should you not? Dr. Tari and Louise have slightly different opinions on this one. Join us to work out where you stand on the ‘send it, or don’t send it’ spectrum. ----- ⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do NOT text your ex (or text them back) without listening to this episode! Sometimes you just gotta ask a therapist ‘IS THIS A GOOD IDEA?’ and today, Louise & Dr. Tari Mack discuss exactly that. They delve into the complex topic of meeting up with an ex. So, if you’re considering reaching out or responding to an ex's request to meet? This episode is for you. The pair get into: When is a good time to meet an ex (if ever) Analyzing Your Reasons for Wanting to Meet an Ex Exploring the various motives behind the desire to meet up with an ex, such as seeking validation, closure, reconciliation, or even revenge Time Frame Consideration: discussing the time since your last contact or breakup Reflecting on whether meeting will help or hurt your healing journey. The importance of expectation, intention and communication The pair also ask - what are your truthful expectations out of meeting up with your Ex? Louise shares her own personal journey and story of recently re-connecting with her ex of 2.5 years ago and contributes her real life, lived experience, to this juicy, juicy discussion. ----- ⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever been made to feel embarrassed if you haven't 'settled down' or found the 'perfect love story'? Are you chasing butterflies when you still want safety, adoration and companionship too? Today, Louise is joined by the fabulous Emma Wilson (also known as the Turning 30 coach) as they get into a girl talk episode discussing how kicking off a relationship in your 30s (and beyond) could be the secret sauce to building a lifelong connection. Think communication, trust, openness, vulnerability, mutual compatibility, sparks flying, and perfect alignment – all the good stuff you might have totally missed when you hadn't yet 'done the work'. In today’s GIRL TALK episode the pair discuss:  The benefits of falling in love later in life Attraction to different types of partners as we change and develop The concept of the ‘dating audit’  Shiny object theory - how to move away from unavailable partners Falling in love with friends / people already in your life Deciding to fall in love / the concepts of safety and stability The pressure of anxiety of having to know you’ve ‘found your forever person’ And more. ----- ⭐ Want more from OPENHOUSE? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now and gain exclusive access to a treasure trove of content, including 25+ bonus episodes, a vibrant community area, and our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, you'll enjoy an ad-free listening experience throughout! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM today by clicking here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with Emma Wilson (The Turning 30 Coach) on Instagram: @drtarimack Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you tired, lethargic, exhausted and depressed, or is your nervous system really saying *no*? Did you know your nervous system can shut down when it comes into contact with ‘too much, too fast, or too soon’ or ‘too little, for not long enough’?This week, join Louise as she asks Sarah Murphy, biology of trauma and nervous system expert - what is *really* going on when the body says no? Louise and Sarah discuss: What is freeze mode  How it’s connected to fight or flight but isn’t the same An overview of polyvagal theory (and where freeze mode fits into this) Signs / symptoms of freeze mode Causes of freeze mode (including trauma response, learned habits, childhood attachment, learned helpless, emotional invalidation, silence, stress and overwhelm) If it's possible to cycle between freeze and flight or flight The biological drain of freeze mode ----- ⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ ----- ⠀Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/⠀Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀Connect with Sarah Murphy on Instagram: @thepotentplant Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all know an alpha male (and have been hurt by one too!), but have you ever wondered why this dynamic occurs, how it develops, and how it shows up in life, love, & relationships? Today, Louise chats with Zack Alexander, a practitioner who skillfully blends psychology, somatics, and spirituality, about the concepts of the healthy male, the alpha male, and the 'scared little boy,' and most of all - how to navigate these situations. Louise & Zack discuss: Male sexual promiscuity The concepts of avoidance and running from feeling The ancestral drivers of suppression of help-seeking behavior Why (in hetero relationships) women want their men to be more emotional, until it happens The fine line between ‘being emotional’ and ‘trauma dumping’ The pair also discuss ways to support the alpha males in our lives by fostering an environment that encourages emotional expression, vulnerability, and genuine connection. We ask - do men need to heal with men? In relationships? Or in community? And Zack tells us all. –––––––––––––– ⠀ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀ Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀ Connect with Zack on Instagram: @iamzackalexander⠀ Work with Zack: HERE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices