Ever find yourself saying “I don’t need a man” or “it’s easier if I do everything myself”? Maybe you hate relying on people, or maybe you feel uncomfortable asking for help. Maybe your career takes over your life in a cycle of never-ending overachieving, over succeeding and a need for more. Or maybe, just maybe, you are used to doing live yourself but there is something underneath it that wishes you could do it with someone else? In part 2 of our 3 part Daddy Issues episode, Louise sits down again with Stephanie Therapy to go deeper into the Father Wound. They discuss how the Father Wound can be deeply connected to strong, hyper independent women, but those who often silently crave intimacy. The pair discuss: ⠀ Hyper independence, overworking and overachieving as a coping mechanism ⠀ Relying on others / relying on men ⠀ The development of core beliefs in childhood ⠀ Why we date people like Mom or Dad (trauma reenactment) And more. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⭐ Want to get more of your therapy fix? Want to 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball ⠀ Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ ⠀ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife ⠀ Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy ⠀ Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music Sources ⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karudhttp://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Have you ever experienced post-sex tears and wondered WTF? Do you worry that something might be wrong with you, that it's not normal, or that no one else does it? Fear not, because clinical psychologist Dr Massimo Fontana is here to share his expertise and insights on this fascinating topic that happens to so many of us - but that none of us ever talk about. In this episode, Louise Rumball and Dr Fontana discuss the different reasons why people cry after sex, from emotional and physical release to past sexual trauma and our own unique sexual story. We get into all the things that no one is talking about. So whether you've shed a few tears after a steamy session or are simply curious about this phenomenon, or want to better understand and support a partner or friend, this episode is for you. Join us for an enlightening and compassionate conversation that will leave you feeling more empowered, aware, and connected to your own sexuality and journey. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review if you enjoy the show! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⭐ Want 4 - 6 bonus therapy episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content (click here)> or https://openhouse.supercast.com/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Additional recommended listening: 70 - Sex happens in our bodies, so why do we get so damn stuck in our heads? 66 - If casual sex traumatizes the f**k out of you, you are not alone - but why? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife Connect with Dr Massimo Fontana: @massimo.stochi.fontana Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ Music Sources Vibe With Me by Joakim Karudhttp://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Lovebombing is a deeply misunderstood behaviour pattern. It's not just coming on 'too fast, too soon', lovebombing actually goes a lot deeper. In today's episode, Louise & Dr. Tari Mack discuss: The psychology of lovebombing; The motives behind lovebombing; The difference between speed & pressure; The difference between lovebombing & emotional immaturity; The dark side of lovebombing & the abuse that can come next; Louise's experiences and more. Other recommended OPENHOUSE episodes to supplement this episode: #12 - codependency - what Hailey and Justin Bieber teach us about... couple goals & codependency ft. Dr Tari Mack #13 - I don't judge Justin or Hailey, I've been on both sides of a toxic relationship #67 - Hard work partner or toxic relationship? ft. Dr Tari Mack #24 - How to leave your toxic relationship ft. Maddy Anholt THE FOUR STAGES OF LOVEBOMBING - linked here –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⭐ Want 4 - 6 bonus therapy episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content (click here)> or https://openhouse.supercast.com/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Crazy news! Join Louise for a solo episode as she gets to tell you some of the juiciest things that are going on at the moment for her: The new OPENHOUSE premium deep dive content *NOW LIVE* Her ex texting her?! Yes really A deep dive into sex toys + which toys are going to revolutionize your life ++ FINALLY! Get access to our ⭐ PREMIUM CONTENT! ⭐ ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support HERE

Did you know trauma isn't always an event? It is sometimes just something that was too much, too soon or without enough support at the time. So what *ACTUALLY* is trauma? Today, Louise gets to the root of how stressful situations impact our nervous system and what we need to understand before we start to heal from the events. Louise is joined by Sarah Murphy, an integrative practitioner who practices a multi-modality approach to root cause medicine and healing. She's certified in holistic nutrition, clinical herbalism and practices Traditional Chinese Medicine and polyvagal theory as well as nervous system health and healing as certified in the biology of trauma. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⭐ Want to get more of your therapy fix? Want to 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife Connect with Sarah on Instagram: @thepotentplant Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ Music Sources Vibe With Me by Joakim Karudhttp://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Ever thought about how the relationship with your father impacts the relationship with your partner, or the men / women you date or are interested in? It sounds weird, but maybe it's true. Louise is joined by Stephanie Therapy, a psychotherapist who specialises in childhood trauma, attachment and parental wounding. Join Louise & Stephanie as they start to look into the foundations of 'Daddy Issues' in a 3 part series. The ladies cover: The difference between Daddy Issues and the Father Wound The many ways that the Father Wound can develop and show up What does 'an emotionally unavailable Father' actually mean Why children think the world revolves around them (and what happens when they learn it doesn't) How to assess a parent's emotional unavailability The 4 types of 'emotional' parent What we need vs. what we didn't get + Your ‘Daddy’ Blueprint And more! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⭐ Want to get more of your therapy fix? Want to 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ Music Sources Vibe With Me by Joakim Karudhttp://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Can you love someone better? Can someone else save you from crisis? Should it be you and your partnership against the world? Louise asks celebrity therapist and clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack about Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's *potential* break up and the pair use the couple as a vehicle to explore: The concept of whether you can 'love someone better' Codependency and enmeshment Why we try to fix people, help them and love them Why boundaries don't work in toxic relationships Why 'twin flames' is often spiritual bypassing and makes an excuse for toxic love And more! Louise & Dr. Tari Mack also look at Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's childhoods to understand why their unconscious attraction and models of love attracted them to each other, and this type of relationship and what they should do moving forward. Other recommended OPENHOUSE episodes for listening: #12 - Codependency - what Hailey and Justin Bieber teach us about... couple goals & codependency ft. Dr Tari Mack #13 - I don't judge Justin or Hailey, I've been on both sides of a toxic relationsihp #67 - Hard work partner or toxic relationships? ft. Dr Tari Mack #24 - How to leave your toxic relationship ft. Maddy Anholt –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⭐ Want 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content (click here)> or https://openhouse.supercast.com/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Join Louise as she openly and honestly discusses her experience living in Tulum so far (the good, the bad and the funny) as well as how it's been since being back in London. She discusses what she's learning in therapy at the moment, why she's exploring a slower pace of life, as well as how she's trying to create a morning routine as the ultimate 'anti-morning-routine-girl' including her experiences with: Morning sunlight Morning breakfast Cold water therapy Meditation & breathwork Mushrooms Nature Louise also shares some very exciting OPENHOUSE news coming soon that you DON'T want to miss. Cold water therapy resources: The scientific benefits of cold exposure for mental health: https://discovermonk.com/blogs/blog/mental-health-benefits-of-cold-water-therapy Study showing: cold exposure increasing dopamine by 250% after cold exposure Study showing: cold exposure & norepinephrine increase by 530%. Lion's Mane mushroom resources: Twenty Two Lions Mane - https://mytwentytwo.co.uk/ 20% discount code: OPENHOUSE Blog - can Lions Mane cure anxiety and depression? Wim Hof Breathing Track: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ug6QHGuKYaL0K9160BJBt?si=JMyK8raGTN-MAXx7uxghng The Monk Ice Bath: https://discovermonk.com/

Ever wondered how to manage emotions like anger, anxiety, jealously and rage before they become so overwhelming that they ruin your hour, day, week or even your relationship? Louise is joined by Angie Lila River, embodiment coach, who helps Louise understand why: Why we are never actually taught to 'feel' our feelings The concepts of intellectualizing vs. feeling Why we suppress, distract and avoid from discomfort + the follow on impacts How to navigate intense bouts of sadness, anxiety anger and jealousy The concept of rage release + how to practice it safely Is movement really medicine? + how Louise is learning to feel for the first time ever - and more! ----- Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Connect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___ Connect with Angie on TikTok: @angielilariver Connect with OPENHOUSE on Instagram: @openhouselife Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com -----

Ready to take your sex life or self-pleasure journey to the next level? This episode is for you. Join Louise and Dr. Massimo Fontana, sexologist, sex therapist & clinical psychologist, as they discuss: How breath, breath play and breath restriction can elevate your orgasms The difference between the 'hold' and the 'choke' and the 'strangle' The 101 guide on how to neck hold safely Cosmic orgasms, what they are and how to get there Erotic massage and what this entails Edging towards orgasm & how vibrators can help you The internal and external orgasm and how to pair them well together The vaginal barbell (yes REALLY) And more! Additional recommended listening: 70 - Sex happens in our bodies, so why do we get so damn stuck in our heads? 66 - If casual sex traumatizes the f**k out of you, you are not alone - but why? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife Connect with Dr Massimo Fontana: @massimo.stochi.fontana Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ Music Sources Vibe With Me by Joakim Karudhttp://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Louise is joined by neuroscientist, Emily McDonald to discuss the neuroscience behind heartbreak and: The 3 ways to speed up the withdrawal stage of the break up The one supplement that can be miraculous for a break up The psychology of romanticising the f**k out of a break up Why your brain drives you back even to unhealthy relationships The ‘Cold Turkey’ breakup vs. The ‘Slow Taper’ The 3 Point List you HAVE to make straight after a break up A reflection on mistakes + and why your brain kicks yourself once a relationship is over The science behind whether men or women get over breakups quicker And more! 5HTP Recommendation: https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/5-hydroxytryptophan DISCLAIMER: This does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your Doctor before starting any new medications or supplements. Rat Park Study: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/3028403/1/Rat-Park-acceptedmanuscript.docx FMRI & Physical Pain Study: Social rejection shares somatosensory representations with physical pain' https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3076808/ --- Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Connect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___ Connect with Emily on TikTok: @emonthebrain Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com ---

Louise jumps on a solo HOME TRUTHS episode to discuss 3 recent dating stories from ladies inside The House. She breaks these down and gives her honest opinion on what is going on, as well as sharing insight into: Her 1.5 year situationship (what she learned from this experience) The neuroscience behind flirting + why it feels so damn good The attention / intention conundrum; and How to break down and analyze someone’s behaviour to avoid dating disappointment And more. Recommended listening on dating: ⇢#16 - how to deal with out of bounds relationships / why we keep it quiet ⇢#64 - why are you attracted to people’s confusing behaviour? ⇢#33 - why you’re attracted to inconsistent men / women (+ how to break these cycles ⇢#44) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Connect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Louise joins Dr. Massimo to discuss why - when pleasure is a body-based experience, why do so many of us get stuck in our heads. The pair discuss: How much sex is the right amount of sex? The concept of the Orgasm Wall and how everyone's wall is built differently How body image, stress and lifestyle impact libido How climax anxiety and performance anxiety are real The concept of spectatoring - when we are in our head rather than our body How to get out of our head and into our body And so much more.

Louise joins Dr. Tari Mack to discuss the 4 predictors of relationship breakdown and divorce and how these show up in conflict and communication. The pair also discuss: the difference between criticism and feedback; why eye-rolling ties into a belief of superiority; why defensiveness covers up deep rooted vulnerability; why stonewalling can be so infuriating; age regression when being triggered and more. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Connect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife Connect with Dr Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ Music Sources Vibe With Me by Joakim Karudhttp://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In a new solo HOMETRUTH segment, Louise hops on a solo episode to ask 'why does no one talk about how hard a healthy relationship is after years of toxic ones? ' Louise talks about the truths you need to accept, why healthy relationships feel uncomfortable after toxic ones, what to do about it, and more, including: ⇢ healthy love after toxic love ⇢ suspicion & being hyper vigilant to every future partner ⇢ self sabotage & why you might just want to f**k it all up ⇢ why healthy sometimes feels boring or gives you the “ick” ⇢ the nervous system activation of “butterflies” & attachment trauma ⇢ what we need to learn about baby butterflies; and ⇢ why even the sex might feel different in a healthy relationship. Recommended listening on toxic relationships: ⇢#16 - how to deal with out of bounds relationships / why we keep it quiet ⇢#67 - ‘hard work partner or toxic abuse?’ ⇢#24 - how to leave a toxic relationship, safely ⇢#64 - why are you attracted to people’s confusing behaviour? ⇢#33 - why you’re attracted to inconsistent men / women (+ how to break it #44) ⇢#13 -Louise's experiences in a toxic relationship ⇢#12 - how codependency can also suggest toxic trauma bonds ⇢#47 - d**khead or narcissist? The 101 guide to narcissism and –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Connect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

In this OPENHOUSE Submission, Dr. Tari Mack, clinical psychologist, breaks down a question submitted to the OPENHOUSE Hotline around whether someone’s husband is just ‘hard work’ and that’s why her friends don’t like him or whether his behaviour is actually emotional abuse and leaning into narcissistic behavior and traits. The person explains that there have been a number of issues around being rude to her, belittling and demeaning her, flirting with other people, borrowing and repaying money, and more. Louise Rumball & Dr. Tari Mack look at: ⇢ The difference between one off behavioural incidents and repeating patterns ⇢The warning signs of an emotionally abusive relationship and how to avoid falling for one ⇢ Why violence in a relationship does not have to be just physical ⇢ The connection between money, showing off and some forms of narcissism ⇢ How your relationship & marriage can impact your children long before you realize it ⇢ Why narcissistic behavior, emotional abuse and manipulation often get overlooked Recommended listening: Episode 47 - NARCISSISM - Did I spend years of my life with a narcissist or was he just a really sh*t person? The ultimate 101 guide to identifying a narcissist –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ Music Sources Vibe With Me by Joakim Karudhttp://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Does casual sex strike fear, regret, guilt, sadness and rejection in you when for others it seems to be fun, free and easy? In today’s episode, Louise is enjoyed by Dr. Massimo Fontana to ask WHY! The pair discuss why casual sex can be so damn traumatic for some of us, and not others, while also sharing Louise's personal experiences so you can feel just a little bit less alone. Louise & Dr. Massimo get into: ⇢The tie to anxious attachment ⇢How sex can be mini traumas ⇢The grief cycle of casual sex ⇢Why it’s particularly bad for those who are anxiously attached or with an abandonment wound ⇢The concept of ‘giving yourself away’ and why we feel empty the next day ⇢How to handle grief, regret, shame connected to sex; and ⇢The chemicals behind being 'love drunk' And more.

In this episode of Girl Talk, Louise and Monica meet in Tulum and record the episode *together* to discuss the things that people aren't talking about online - sex, pleasure, libidos, sex lives and, more importantly, the reality of sex that no one talks about. In a world of everyone else looking perfect, it’s easy to get sucked into the belief that everyone is having the best sex of their life, constantly. The truth? That’s just not true. The pair discuss: ⇢The truths about sex that no one is talking about ⇢Louise’s recent experience with dengue fever & how it impacted her sex life ⇢Pressure to sleep together, pressure-to-orgasm and how to relieve this pressure (and the impact it has on your body) ⇢How your environment can impact your nervous system and your libido ⇢Sexual blueprints & the different ‘types’ of sex we can enjoy ⇢How FIFA, gaming & stress can get in the way of your sex drive And more. Other GIRL TALK episodes: episodes 36 and 43 of the OPENHOUSE Podcast ––––––––––––––– ⠀ Connect with Louise on IG: @iamlouiserumball Connect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE on IG: @openhouselife Connect with Monica on IG: @monicayateshealth ⠀ Sign up to access ‘The House’ and to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com ⠀ Music Sources Vibe With Me by Joakim Karudhttp://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Louise & Dr Tari jump on a quick OPENHOUSE HOTLINE episode to answer a submission about a guy who's behaviour has been confusing, unclear and misleading since a listener first started dating, interacting and sleeping with him. The episode takes an interesting turn when Dr Tari starts to talk more about the listener, than the guy in question. Dr Tari talks focuses the episode talking about the concepts of intentional dating, communication, pacing, boundaries and more and helps shift our perspective on a situation that so many of us have experienced before. Louise shares her personal experience with a similar situation, as well as the concepts of: ⇢Why silence drives a cycle of 'pick me, choose me' ⇢Why stupid games lead to stupid relationships ⇢Why the cool girl needs to die ⇢How communication can alleviate the likelihood of pain, rejection and ghosting ⇢Why you don't 'have to test the sex before investing in them' And more. There are also multiple features from an OPENHOUSE guest - a very noisy cat. Other recommended listening episodes: ⇢Episode 11 & 29 - unconscious attraction & how childhood drives adulthood ⇢Episode 30 - pacing ⇢Episode 22 - getting over ghosting Welcome home!

The OPENHOUSE therapists discuss a user submission on someone who has been the ‘Other Woman’ for too long. She asks the team: ⇢ *HOW* did this situation happen? ⇢ How did she get so brainwashed? ⇢ What sort of man (or woman) entertains a long term affair? ⇢ Why and how does this person have so much power over her?; and ⇢ Where does she go from here? Louise and the therapists discuss: ⇢ How affairs start ⇢ The type of man or woman who are most susceptible to being ‘The Other’ ⇢ The statement ‘I can’t leave’ and what this really means ⇢ The concept of power play and adrenaline ⇢ The difference between attention & intention ⇢ The darker, shadow sides of when we accept shameful love ⇢ How to leave or end an affair and ⇢ How to avoid one happening in the first place And more. Louise also shares her own personal experience with ‘being the other’ and discusses The Thimble Analogy - the game changing therapy analogy that radically changes the way that you understand how, and why, you accept less than loving love - and how to change this. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Connect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack Connect with Massimo Fontana on Instagram: here Join ‘The House’ - the private OPENHOUSE community - here Access our therapy guides, sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list or submit a question to the OPENHOUSE HOTLINE: www.thisisopenhouse.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music Sources Vibe With Me by Joakim Karudhttp://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY