#106: Retroactive Jealousy: Navigating Discomfort With Our Partner's Past

#106: Retroactive Jealousy: Navigating Discom...

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#286: How to Deal With Lingering Thoughts About an Ex (Ask Steph)

Preorder my book, The Secure SelfHow do you stop your mind from thinking of your ex, even when the relationship is long over? In today's episode, I'm giving advice to a listener who is struggling with ongoing thoughts of their ex, a year on from the break-up. We'll talk about why ...  Show more

#285: How to Respond to Inconsistency and Mixed Messages

Pre-order my book, The Secure Self Being on the receiving end of someone's inconsistent behaviour and mixed messages is a familiar experience for many people with anxious attachment patterns. And yet, the ways we habitually respond — by trying to solve the puzzle, gather informat ...  Show more

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