Are you ready to de-shame and radically change your life? While the whole world is talking about the nervous system and nervous system regulation, very few people are talking about the one emotion that will keep your nervous system consistently dysregulated: shame. Today, Louise & her friend Dana Doswell, an expert in shame, de-shaming and trauma meet to discuss: What actually is shame (a belief that I’m bad, rather than I did something bad) Implicit shame vs. explicit shame How you don’t have to be bullied to be full of shame or feel ashamed How shame trickles out into your body, mind and psyche and your relationships around you The importance of shame detoxing The connection to the nervous system De-shaming and somatic shame healing And more! The pair also discuss their own experiences with shame - from being a wild gal at university to body count, STIs, body image and more. ----- ⭐ Ready to take your healing seriously? Want more healing Zoom Sundays Sessions, access to 32+ bonus podcast episodes, access to our community area The House with 1,000 healing honeys and ad free listening on all episodes past, present and future? OPENHOUSE Premium is waiting for you: join 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 on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dana Doswell on Instagram: @danadozzyy Connect with Dana Doswell on TikTok: @danadozzyy ⠀ 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

Sick of ‘everyone turning out the same’? Could your whole dating life be explained by schema chemistry, schema traps and schema jigsaws? Welcome to schema chemistry school - the reason that you might have been attracting the same partner on repeat over the duration of your lifetime (and why those relationships always turn out the same!) This week Louise is joined by clinical psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Laura Williams as they dive into:  Schema therapy  What schema chemistry is (and why Louise is obsessed with it)  The concepts of surrendering, avoiding and counter attacking against schemas we develop in childhood The abandonment schema (and why it’s so prevalent in adult dating)  The schemas of mistrust/abuse, self-sacrifice, and defectiveness/shame, and how they manifest in relationships. Perfectionism How schema chemistry can lead to unrealistic fantasy bonding Advice for breaking cycles; and more. The pair also discuss how schema chemistry can relate to your relationship with yourself, not just others.  ----- ⭐ Ready to take your healing seriously? Want more healing Zoom Sundays Sessions, access to 32+ bonus podcast episodes, access to our community area The House with 1,000 healing honeys and ad free listening on all episodes past, present and future? OPENHOUSE Premium is waiting for you: join 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 on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr. Laura Williams on Instagram: @drlawilliams ⠀ 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

Get ready to call in your soulmate! Heavily requested, finally delivered! Join Louise on this fun solo episode as she takes you on an 8 stage journey to finding your next partner, including: How she found her man How to move forward by looking back Understanding your Unconscious Attraction & Communication Cycles The power of a Previous Partner Audit & Previous Power Dynamics Reflect on your Parental Patterns Identifying Attachment Hunger Understanding Falling In Love With Potential (so you don’t!) Get clear on your dating app / offline dating strategy (& intention!) Stop wasting your time on dating apps Stop filtering potential with excessive requirements The importance of Dating Standards & Communication Moving forward with commitment & celebration! Louise also shares her own answers to these questions - including sharing her own Previous Partner Audit too. Welcome to what feels like a podcast with your fun, caring, loving but straight-talking friend. ⭐ MORE EPISODES ⭐ Recommended listening: head to our ‘How To Find A Partner’ playlist HERE for our comprehensive podcast pathway on Spotify. ⭐ Want more healing Zoom sessions, bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House + monthly live Zoom calls to help you heal? 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 on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcast 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

Ready for a real talk about relationships? Today, we're getting down to the nitty-gritty as we explore the 9 not-so-obvious signs of toxic relationships. We get it, the word 'toxic' might bring up images of major drama, but in reality, it's not always that in-your-face. Think of this as a low-key guide to spotting the not-so-cool stuff that might be lurking beneath the surface of your relationships. No frills, no drama, just a straight-up chat between Louise & Dr. Tari Mack about the subtle signs that things might be a bit off-kilter. The pair talk you through: The reality of gaslighting (so many people get this wrong) One party always being the decision maker The importance of having a voice in a relationship (and how easy it is to lose yours) Believing you can't leave because the partner is dependent on you Double standards in a relationship Isolation from friends and family by the partner in any format Unhealthy boundaries, including surveillance and lack of trust ANY sort of criticism, belittling or manipulation And a lot 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: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack ⠀ 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

⭐ All supplements linked below with 10% off (15% for new Healf Customers) ⭐ Girlbossed a little too hard? This is the life update + supplement haul you never knew you needed. This week, join me and Integrative Health Practitioner Sarah Murphy for what I’ve been going through recently and her top recommendations on everything you need to get you through intense periods of stress, burnout and LIFE. Join me & Sarah as we get into: What happens to your nervous system when you’re heading towards burnout The impact of stress on the body *AND* mind The role of electrolytes in stress management How mental health is mineral health The stress-relieving benefits of supplementing with Shilajit The importance of magnesium supplementation Herbal remedies, exploring products like Anima Mundi Apothecary designed to support nervous system function and induce relaxation Beef liver (yes, really) The role of amino acids in mental health and stress management The bio-psycho-social model of anxiety and stress management The benefits of breathwork, specifically the 4-8 breathing technique Shop the whole Healf Store with 10% off everything (15% for new Healf customers): LMNT Electrolytes (I take the LMNT Mango Chili & I’m OBSESSED!) Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate Ape Nutrition Beef Liver Body Health - Perfect Amino CYMBIOTIKA Mineral Shilajit Resin Sensate - Vagus Nerve Device Wellbel Glamlab Hair, Skin and Nails Redeem your free 30 days of breathwork and meditation with OPEN: HERE ⭐ 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 + live monthly Zooms to take you deeper on your healing journey. 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 on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Sarah Murphy on Instagram: @thepotentplant ⠀ 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

Are you constantly saying "yes" when you really mean "no"? Do you show up to plans when you’re exhausted and you’d rather go to bed? Ever find yourself agreeing to tasks you secretly dread? Or going on dates with people you don’t want to because you don’t want to ‘hurt their feelings’? Whether or not you identify yourself as a ‘people pleaser’. it's time to decode the art of saying "no" and reclaiming your energy so you can learn to love all of your layers and celebrate yourself and your truth this year In this week’s episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, sponsored by Sol de Janeiro, Louise & psychotherapist Stephanie Therapy dive into: What people-pleasing is How it forms Why we’re scared to say no (or maybe why you hate conflict) The healing hack in asking yourself ‘what is the fear behind this feeling’? How this is often a coping mechanism to childhood Identifying whether you are people-pleasing for those who wouldn't do the same for you Where to start with breaking the cycle of people pleasing The concept of ‘baby boundaries’ How to communicate your new boundaries to those around you - and so much more. On a journey to help you love all of your Layers, this episode is recorded in partnership with Sol de Janeiro to support the launch of their new Delícia Drench Body Butter. Get your hands on this whipped, ultra-rich body butter that supports the skin's barrier and penetrates deep below the surface to lock in moisture and relieve extra dry skin. Shop the product here: ⭐ HERE ⭐ ----- ⭐ 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 on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Sol de Janeiro on Instagram: @soldejaneiro ⠀ 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 felt like ‘If I just looked prettier, life would be easier?’ Or maybe everyone else has better hair, better teeth, and a better body? And why can’t I have that too? Today, Louise & psychotherapist Stephanie Therapy, in partnership with Sol de Janeiro, discuss the pressure we all feel to ‘glow up’ and how this pressure and desire are often rooted in something much deeper: the wound of not feeling ‘enough’. The pair discuss: The story behind Sol de Janeiro & the celebration of the Brazilian Culture Body image and the pressure to look a certain way (+ the pressure to conform) The filler revolution The connection to childhood and the wound of ‘not enough’ and ‘validation’ The fine line between making personal changes that make you feel good versus changing for external validation The challenges of projecting the best version of oneself in the dating world What self-care really means The healing power of true connection in relationships, beyond superficial appearances An Inner Child Exercise and The power of rituals to start to connect with your body. On a journey to help you love all of your Layers, this episode is recorded in partnership with Sol de Janeiro to support the launch of their new Delícia Drench Body Butter. Get your hands on this whipped, ultra-rich body butter that supports the skin's barrier and penetrates deep below the surface to lock in moisture and relieve extra dry skin. Shop the Delícia Drench Body Butter & Cheirsoa 59 new products here: ⭐ HERE ⭐ ----- 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 on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Sol de Janeiro on Instagram: @soldejaneiro ⠀ 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

WTF does breaking cycles actually mean? Today, we tell you. Are you the chosen one who is breaking your family’s cycle by ‘doing the work’ Are you ready to shed intergenerational trauma, break your ‘destined patterning’ and step into a legacy of abundance and peace instead? Do you feel like the ‘black sheep’ in your family who is out there doing the work alone? Or maybe you’re clear on your cycles but you need more help on this journey because things can get hard and heavy. If yes, this episode is for you. This week, join Louise Rumball & Dr. Mariel Buqué, PhD, a Columbia University–trained trauma-informed psychologist and practitioner of holistic healing as today they discuss all things intergenerational trauma and CYCLE breaking. The pair dive into: What intergenerational trauma *actually* is How trauma can be transferred across generations through biology and psychology The power our environment has on our gene expression and how we are not *destined* to live with our genes The importance of ‘grounding’ and ‘identifying and excavating’ past wounds before being able to move forward The importance of finding the right practitioner to avoid re-traumatization The pair also discuss some of the most common generational cycles that Dr. Mariel sees in practice - ranging from patriarchal structures, family communication styles, socioeconomic backgrounds to ‘depression running in the family’, autoimmune disorders substance abuse and more as well as: The starting points for breaking generational cycles How you can cycle break without 1-1 therapy; and Dr. Mariel’s new book that can help you do exactly that. ⭐ 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! ⭐ --- Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with Dr. Mariel on Instagram: @dr.marielbuque Pre-order Break The Cycle on Amazon: HERE Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⭐ Redeem your FREE 30 day breathwork, meditation and movement flow trial to OPEN ⭐ Every moment in life is a micro moment that might change the direction of your future. Are you filling these micro moments with targeted, clear, steady steps and commitments to self, growth, connection play, joy and ambition, or are you running, running, running trying to keep up? Today, Louise jumps into the studio at Spotify LA with the CEO of OPEN, Raed Khawaja to discuss how we can better use these micro moments to our advantage to transform our lives. They also talk you through how OPEN are pioneering a space in the market as a mindfulness studio for everyone. A place to come to your senses with meditation, music, breathwork and movement awaken your body and mind. The pair dive into:  Leaning into the slow shift of transforming into who you always wanted to be Why one cold email can change the direction of your life The impact of playfulness - ‘it’s supposed to be fun’ The power of ‘modest meaning’ - how does meaning show up in your life? The importance of being deeply curious and deeply authentic How we all have to have our own brand of ‘cool’ Living with a sense of evolution (doing vs. being) and How business and wellness / happiness don’t need to be exclusive The pair also talk about the recent Anxious Attachment Bootcamp and the Nervous System Regulation Reset that OPEN and OPENHOUSE recently collaborated on. You can access the Nervous System Reset here --- Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with Raed Khawaja on LinkedIn: here Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a bucket list episode, baby! Louise welcomes The Holistic Psychologist to the studio to delve into the art of genuinely loving and liking yourself this year. This is the stuff that no one ever teaches us about but that we should all be learning about at school. Louise & Dr. Nicole LePera, a trailblazer in holistic psychology, get into: The importance of integrating the body, somatic practices, and nervous system awareness for ACTUAL change. What the time between our heart beats can tell us about our ability to regulate our emotions in relationships (+ HRV, heart-brain coherence) How you can’t break cycles without using your biology Understanding the differentiation between The Conscious vs. Subconscious Mind: Why affirmations alone fall short and post-its on the wall aren’t enough The power and danger of ego stories Exploring the core universal belief of feeling unworthy Understanding trauma-based attractions versus grounded, healthy connections. Why so many of us struggle with self-love and compassion, thriving instead in stress-based chaos Louise & Dr. Nicole finish the episode by asking each other what the biggest change they have each seen, personally, since doing this work. Their answers might surprise you! ----- ⭐ Ready to start working with your nervous system but don’t know where to start? Join us on our free 31 day Regulate Your Nervous System bootcamp in partnership with OPEN ⭐ ⭐ 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 & access our community room ‘The House’ 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. Nicole LePera on Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy new year to the loves of my LIVES (YOU GUYS!!!!). This fun, solo episode is EVERYTHING I wish I had learned sooner and everything that I learned the hard way in 2023 or through the OPENHOUSE therapists & their mic-drop moments. Today, I’m sharing them with you and whenever you’re streaming this episode, it’s full of things that would have saved me so much time, stress, chaos, grief and heartache if I had learned them a little bit sooner! I jump into: Why our nervous system drives EVERYTHING (including repeated partner choice) Why just because it feels good doesn't mean that it's going to be good Why your inner child isn't able to see right from wrong (& why your adult has to learn to take the reigns) The power of shadow work and asking - what triggers me the most? The magnet theory - how we pull towards or push against the exact types of experiences we have gone through previously Why Love bombing doesn’t feel like love bombing if it’s the type of love we are desperate for Why Red flags don't feel like red flags if they feel like home Cheating, infidelity & the connection to the inadequacy wound that is never spoken about and How we can find can find a world in our wound (and we need to step outside of it) You cannot make an avoidantly attached partner love you more by loving them more Join me on this fun, fresh episode so you can learn everything to have an INCREDIBLE 2024. ----- ⭐ 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 & access our community room ‘The House’ at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toxic relationships aren’t bad ALL of the time - and that’s part of the problem. Today, Louise & clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack talk about how often toxic and abusive relationships can get labeled as ‘passionate’ or ‘rollercoaster’ and can have us walking on eggshells or begging for forgiveness while we wait for the good moments to return. The pair discuss: How most relationships don’t start out as toxic or abusive and, instead, toxicity develops over time when the cracks start to appear. How a toxic person, or someone with toxic traits, may actually be grooming you early on to not have boundaries and to be the powerless party. Why a toxic person will make YOU responsible for their actions or feelings. The most common and frequent signs of toxic and abusive relationships that often get overlooked or brushed under the rug. How your first moments of conflict will show you a lot about the other person. How important it is to set boundaries early in a relationship and understand how the other responds to those boundaries. How a lack of respect from another can lead to self-doubt and lowered self-trust within yourself. The pair also discuss how important it is to NOT accept disrespect in relationships while trying to make space for ‘understanding’ the other person’s wounds and why they act that way. Dr. Tari Mack also helps to explain why we make excuses for other people’s behavior and how, instead, we can talk through how situations make us feel, rather than accusing or losing our sh*t. The pair also discusses how crucial it is to NOT accept disrespect in relationships while attempting to create room for 'understanding' the other person’s wounds and the reasons behind their actions. Dr. Tari Mack also explains why we tend to make excuses for other people’s behavior and suggests that instead, we focus on discussing how situations make us feel, rather than resorting to accusations or losing our composure. ----- ⭐ 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 & access our community room ‘The House’ 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

Do you have big emotions or nearly none at all? Do you feel blocked off from others even when you want to connect? Ever wondered why intimacy seems to be so easy for everyone else? If yes, this episode is for you. This one is for the people who had ‘good parents’ and a ‘good childhood’ and objectively ‘not much to complain about’ but still don’t seem to have found the answers, solutions or connections in intimacy that they were hoping for. Today, Louise is joined by Dr. Jonice Webb, leading clinical psychologist in the space of childhood emotional neglect to discuss how a parent’s failure to notice, acknowledge or respond to your emotions and emotional needs can deeply shape the adult that shows up in the dating and friendship world today. The pair discuss how: Our brain registers what ‘happened’ more than what didn’t happen (& how our childhood can impact our ventral striatum) Having our feelings invalidated (being told they are wrong or excessive) or that emotions are a burden is very damaging for children The concept of ‘walling off’ our feelings (so they happen outside of our awareness) + how this shows up in adulthood The concepts of emotional numbness, emotional suppression and emotional disconnection How these experiences can impact our self-worth, self-esteem and relational health A lack of emotional attunement and validation in childhood can lead to a lack of self care in adulthood The pair also discuss a journey towards warmth, connection and recovery. They talk about HOW to break down emotional walls and allow oneself to feel, facing neglected emotions, finding meaning and purpose. ----- ⭐ 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 Dr Jonice Webb: Dr Jonice Webb Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to *THE* episode we all need this Holiday Season - a step-by-step therapy guide on how to navigate and survive the holiday season when we go home and get reunited with the family. This week, just in time for the holidays, Louise is joined by psychotherapist and attachment expert, Stephanie Therapy, and the pair discuss WHY the holidays can be so damn triggering (and how you can do this holiday season differently). Louise & Stephanie jump into: How to process the strain of the holiday season on our nervous system (particularly crowded, over stimulating spaces and a lack of escape) How to address holiday triggers and navigate them (particularly those uncomfortable questions and conversations) Exploring unresolved family issues (and why they resurface over the holidays) Delving into the impact of ‘labels’ within the family unit and how to handle these when we are no longer the person our family thinks we are How to better understand the ‘stressed-out overworked Mother’ and the ‘absent father’ or the ‘drunk sibling’ How to manage suppressing emotions and instead calmly balance our emotional regulation to avoid conflict Coping with changing family dynamics - how to adapt to new individuals joining the family unit Coping with missing loved ones during the holiday (and how to handle loss and grief) Louise & Stephanie also discuss practical coping and active strategies on how to set limits on sensitive topics, establishing boundaries with family members and how to navigate triggering or uncomfortable conversations during the holidays. They discuss safe spaces, setting limits, evening self-care, routine, balance and more. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ 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

⭐ BRINGING BACK REAL DATING: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE TRIAL OF FIRST ROUNDS ON ME HERE: ⭐ Ready to meet your person? Hate apps? Not sure why it’s not working for you? Keep getting lost in the abyss of multiple matches & never ending conversation? Finding faults with people before the first date even happens? If yes, this episode is for you. Louise & Joe Feminella, founder of new dating app “First Round’s On Me” (also known as FROME) dive into why dating apps today are often keeping us stuck and disconnected from finding that special person (and how we can navigate them differently to use them to our advantage!). Coming to you from Spotify LA, Louise & Joe get right into: The importance of intentional dating: clarity, embodiment and communication Proudly owning what you want from the app Overcoming the "rejection mindset" in dating How 'dating app filters' might block meeting your soulmate Why not to deep dive into Instagram stalking before the first date The value of reducing number of dating app conversations Danger of 'false intimacy' and 'text bonds' Why a confident woman attracts a healthy man Reviewing your dating profile for improvement Joe's experience meeting his wife on a dating app and lessons learned for those still searching ----- Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with FROME on Instagram: @firstroundsonme Connect with Joe Feminella on Instagram: @firstroundsonjoe Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The holiday season can be both exhilarating and chaotic, both inside and outside of the bedroom. For many of us, we don’t talk about sex until it happens and when it’s the holiday season things can escalate. especially during the holiday season when alcohol or even drugs are part of the equation. The lack of open conversation about sex can lead to uncomfortable, stressful, or even distressing experiences, adding unnecessary strain to an already busy time of year. This week, Louise and clinical sexologist Dr. Massimo Fontana, clinical psychologist and sexologist, jump into the importance of the RDBSMA conversation and the pair talk about how this conversation could lead to the best holiday sex yet. Louise & Dr. Massimo dive into the 6 things you need to think about before having sex: The ‘R' part of the conversation: getting the person you’re into to spill the beans on their *RELATIONSHIP* status Next, 'D' - identify and talk about what YOU *DESIRE* and ask the other person about their desires too Then the 'B' - discussing *BOUNDARIES* setting those much-needed limits for a smooth, safe ride The ‘S’ SEXUAL STATUS- the importance of sexual health discussions before having sex The ‘M’ part of the conversation takes us through the importance of the *MEANING* of the encounter before heading into 'A’ - the importance of aftercare, what it is, what it means for you and how to implement this after the act, while agreeing it beforehand. Please note, this episode may be sensitive to anyone who has gone through sexual assault or sexual trauma. Love, Louise & Dr. Massimo Recommended listening: ➤ Episode 66 - why casual s*x is traumatizing as f**k ft. Dr Massimo Fontana Link to Spotify and Apple Podcast --- ⭐ 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! ⭐ ----- Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Connect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr Massimo Fontana: @drmassimofontana Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Considering replacing wild nights out, h-angxiety, some bad decisions and horrendous hangovers with sobriety, safety, different types of fun and slightly earlier bedtimes? This episode is for you. This week, Louise & Steph Elswood discuss some of their wildest night outs that were stepping stones to them both shifting towards sobriety. The pair talk about: How you don’t have to have a ‘problem’ to explore sobriety or being sober curious Why you don’t have to make excuses about why you’re ‘not drinking’ (+ what to say instead) How you can stop wasting your time in the dating world when you drink less Feeling safer and ‘more in control’ as a sober women in today’s world How debilitating h-angxiety can be (+ the savage hangover) How so many people use it as a confidence crutch (and how powerful it can be to learn to remove this) How to navigate the ‘just have one’, ‘don’t be boring’ or ‘that’s weird you don’t drink’ conversations Why some people get triggered when you ‘don’t drink’ The dynamics of ‘changing friendships’ and how important supportive friends are as you shift towards sobriety The pair also discuss guilt and shame from the past as well as asking whether they ever feel like they are ‘missing out’ or whether either of them would start drinking again. The pair also discuss Steph’s new alcohol-free brand Carouse, how this can help you live your best sober-free life - as well as sharing all of their top tips and tricks around how to navigate the party world and friendship groups ‘sober’. ----- ⭐ 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 Steph Elswood on Instagram: @stephelswood Check out Carouse: Carouse Website Connect with Carouse on Instagram: @drinkcarouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you DREAD winter? Fearful of the winter blues? Want to jet off somewhere for some sunshine or considering medication but hesitant? If yes, this episode is for you. Louise discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder with Integrative Health Practitioner, Sarah Murphy. Discover what it is, why it manifests, and learn prevention methods so you can thrive, not just survive, this season. ⭐ THE ULTIMATE 17 STEP GUIDE TO BATTLING WINTER DEPRESSION + ALL PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS: HERE ⭐ The pair jump into:  What seasonal depression actually is  The importance of the circadian rhythm and how light exposure can send our whole system out of whack (+ how to fix this) How seasonal depression is connected to under or over production of dopamine, serotonin and melatonin (+ tips and tricks) The ‘inflammatory model of depression’ and how chemical imbalances are not the only origin of depression  The connection between Vitamin D, sugar and the ‘winter immune system’ (+ how to fuel your body this Winter) Plus, top tips and tricks to feel AMAZING this winter rather than average. The pair dive into morning routines, evening routines, hydration, diet, blood sugar regulation, 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: @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

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