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25 Jan 2022#127: Internalized Misogyny & Love Addiction00:54:50

In a current social trend that is pushing misogyny at length as self help, in this episode, we're looking at some common examples of internalized misogyny love addicts and codependents may face due to trauma, examples of alternative mindsets, and encouragement to be kind with oneself and self-forgive while unlearning these patterns.

 

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06 Dec 2022#166: When The Person With all the Answers Falls Short00:42:01

In this episode, Shena talks about what it looks like when the person who's used to having all the answer falls short practices self acceptance and learns to live in her bliss.


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01 Nov 2022#162: Dealing with Seasons of Conflict00:43:10

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to deal when you are in a season of conflict. Whether it be with people from your past or in the present, my hope is that the 4 things I share in this episode will support you navigate this season.


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30 Jul 2024#255: Hard Lessons Learned After 10 Years in Love Addiction Recovery00:42:23

In this episode of Black Girls Heal, I dive deep into the lessons I've learned over my 10 years of recovery from love addiction. This journey has been incredibly personal and transformative. Many of you have watched and supported me through it all—clients, friends, and those who know me through this podcast. I reflect on the challenges, the growth, and the relationships that have shaped me, culminating in a discussion inspired by a poignant poem that has guided me. 


Join me as I share my story, my insights as a therapist, and the lessons that have helped me build a stronger, healthier relationship with myself. Whether you're just starting your journey or have been here for a while, I hope my experiences resonate with you and offer inspiration for your own path to self-acceptance and self-love.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 00:57 My journey of love addiction recovery
  • 02:09 The poem that changed everything
  • 03:37 My personal background and struggles with love addiction
  • 06:56 Lessons from my love addiction recovery journey
  • 13:08 The turning point in my love addiction recovery journey
  • 15:29 How I embraced self-love and independence
  • 39:03 Final reflections and takeaways


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07 Jan 2025#274: 3 Ways to Have the Best Relationships in 202500:28:40

In this episode of the Black Girls Heal podcast, we're kicking off 2025 with a powerful conversation about building stronger, healthier relationships - and yes, we're having this talk even through a 103-degree fever because that's how important this message is!


Whether you're dealing with love addiction, love avoidance, or just want to level up your relationships this year, we're diving into three game-changing strategies that you can start implementing right now. No more waiting for the "perfect time" or the "right moment" - your journey to better relationships starts today.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 01:29 Three ways to improve your relationships
  • 03:20 How to assess availability in relationships
  • 06:03 Stop waiting for the perfect time
  • 14:26 Why you should forgive yourself and allow space for growth
  • 22:49 Be open to changing your mind
  • 26:35 News about upcoming Black Girls Heal events


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Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Black Girls Heal podcast, and I'd love you to help me spread the word. Don’t forget to come back next week for the new episode.



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08 Aug 2023#203: When you feel love deprived and neglect yourself (Roadmap Episode)00:52:05

In this week's podcast episode, Shena goes over what it looks like to live in Love Deprivation and self neglect and how to move towards being Love Nourished.


Download our free roadmap at blackgirlsheal.org/roadmap


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22 Apr 2021#97: Identifying Codependent Patterns in Your Everyday Life00:37:10

We can be codependent in many other areas outside of our interpersonal relationships. 

In this episode, we will break down what that may look like. 

 

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18 Mar 2021#92: How to Tell if a Relationship is Safe For Your Healing00:36:03

How can we tell if a relationship, institution, coach, or influencer is safe for our healing? Let's talk about it in today's episode. 

 

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Our Sponsors:
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22 Feb 2022#131: Fighting Perfectionism with Dr. Marcuetta Sims00:47:01

In this episode, Dr. Marcuetta Sims breaks down what perfectionism looks like in our lives and how to work through it.


Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance?

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08 Dec 2022#167: Humiliation as a Red Flag00:56:52

In your relationship, if a partner is humilating you, that is a red flag to pay attention to. Let's talk about what it looks like and why we may miss it in today's episode.


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22 Sep 2020#66: Changing and Learning New Lessons00:29:38

In our life, we are GOING to change, and we have to adjust with those transitions along with learn the lessons that stage is trying to teach us. 

We dig into this concept more along with practicing humility and owning your power. 

 

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24 Dec 2019#32: Top 5 Episodes of 201900:19:45

Whether your a newbie or a Day 1, this episode is going to recap the most popular podcast episodes of 2019 and give you a place to start should you be looking to catch up.

I go over YOUR top 5 episodes of 2019 and also my top 5 favorites. 


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29 Oct 2024#266: 7 Benefits of Taking it Slow in a Relationship00:48:05

In this episode of the Black Girls Heal podcast, we dive into the seven benefits of taking it slow in a relationship — the power of a 'slow burn.' 


I discuss the reasons behind why rushing into relationships can be problematic, especially for love addicts, and share practical tips on how to pace relationships effectively. 


I also explore how going slow helps in truly understanding your partner, avoiding unhealthy attachments, and building a stronger foundation for your love story. 


This episode is perfect for hopeless romantics who want to avoid 'struggle love' and genuinely find a fulfilling relationship.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 00:17 Understanding love addiction and avoidance
  • 2:55 Seven benefits of going slow in relationships
  • 28:36 The impact of sex and affection
  • 34:40 Self-love and building a fulfilling life


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03 Sep 2024#260: Doing No Contact with a Co-Parent00:47:28

In this episode of Black Girls Heal, I delve into the intricacies of implementing a no-contact process while co-parenting. This much-requested topic focuses on maintaining emotional neutrality and setting firm boundaries when you have to communicate with a co-parent for the sake of your children.


I’ll share practical steps and tips designed to help you stay centered and avoid the emotional triggers that led you to this place. 


Disclaimer: This advice is not suitable for relationships involving physical domestic violence; please seek appropriate support if that is your situation.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 01:41 Challenges of co-parenting during no-contact
  • 03:23 An important disclaimer
  • 05:50 Importance of emotional neutrality
  • 11:48 Seeing your co-parent as a co-worker
  • 24:13 Using parenting apps for communication
  • 27:00 How to set boundaries to avoid emotional traps
  • 31:40 How to deal with toxic relationships
  • 39:28 Communicating with children during no contact


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Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Black Girls Heal podcast, and I'd love you to help me spread the word. Don’t forget to come back next week for the new episode.



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17 Oct 2024#264: “Am I Quitting?” and the Future of Black Girls Heal00:40:22

In this episode, I talk about why I'm quitting and what's coming next for Black Girls Heal!


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Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, feel free to share this episode with your friends! There are so many amazing women waiting to discover the Black Girls Heal podcast, and I'd love you to help me spread the word. Don’t forget to come back next week for the new episode.



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03 Apr 2023#185: No Contact + Surrendering in Relationships00:56:33

In this episode, Shena will talk about the No Contact process and learning how to surrender in healthy romantic relationships vs projecting your trauma.


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31 Dec 2019#33: You Have the Power00:20:36

YOU have the power to change your life. You are your own superhero.

Love you so much and Happy New Year!


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28 Jul 2020#60: Grieving Who You Thought They Were00:18:18

When you have to face the truth of a relationship, you will experience some sadness. We dig into that truth in this week's episode. 

 

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22 Nov 2023#219: 8 Tips for Going Outside for Love Addicts & Love Avoidants (New Intro + Update)00:43:52

In this epiosde, Shena talks about 8 tips to assist love avoidants and love addicts who would like to meet new friends and potential partnerships outside of online dating apps.

This episode has great tips for everyone no matter if they are single and looking, happily single and not looking, or partnered.


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05 Nov 2019#25: Trauma Bonds00:26:30

Trauma bonds! Where do they come from? Why are they so hard to get rid up? What's the difference between a trauma bond and being in love. 

We did into all of that AND more in this weeks episode. 

 

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23 Apr 2024#241: 3 Ways to Not Be Jaded in Love after Heartbreak00:31:42

If you've gone through heartbreak and are feeling jaded or "over" love, in this episode I go over 3 ways for you to work through your jadedness to give love a chance again when you're ready.


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28 Feb 2023#180: Coping with Chronic illness (5 encouragements)00:54:18

In this episode I open up about my journey living with a chronic illness and share encouragements in hope that it supports those with a similar experience


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02 Aug 2022#149: Enabling vs Empowering00:38:33

In this episode, we talk about the difference between disempowering helping (enabling) and empowerment.


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22 Apr 2019#6: 3 Ways to Choose People Who Won't Burn You, Disappoint You, or Hurt You00:19:47

In this episode, I give you three ways to ensure you are not choosing people who may end up hurting you down the road. We talk about learning from previous lessons, paying attention to your inner voice, and not being bogged down by guilt! 

Take a listen and share with a friend who needs it! 


Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance?

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18 Apr 2023#187: The healing is in the repair00:30:40

In this episode, Shena goes over how the evidence of healing is not in the absence of ruptures, but in he repairs.


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12 Dec 2023#222: 4 Therapy Tasks for Love Addicts00:47:42

In this episode, I talk about 4 tasks I would work with my therapy clients to help heal from love addiction. In this episode, I talk about why these tasks are important for one's growth and healing and moving towards change.


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23 Mar 2021#93: Healing Your Mother Wound00:54:37

Our mother relationship is our first relationship as we come into this world. As a result, if we have unresolved trauma, it will manifest in how we see ourselves, how we see others, and what we pass down to future generations. We talk about it today, where it comes from, and what to do with it, with our special guest, Jennifer Arnise. 

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30 Apr 2024#242: 7 Tips to Recover after a Friendship Breakup00:50:53

This episode for anyone who is experiencing or has experienced a friendship breakup that has been hard to recover from. I hope these 7 tips help you move forward and find friendships that help you feel fulfilled and whole.


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14 May 2020BONUS: This One is About Racial Trauma00:43:20

Racial trauma hits different. It goes deep, affects our bodies, and our peace. 

In this episode, I talk about how it's been affecting me, and some resources I have found. 


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17 Nov 2020#74: 3 Mistakes From Not Owning Your Value00:32:42

It's important that in ALL things you own your value - relationships, dreams, career, and beyond. 

In this episode, I talk about 3 mistakes that happen when you don't own your value and don't know how to esteem yourself. 


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19 Oct 2021#118: 3 Things I Learned from The Healed and Loved Woman Retreat (About Fear and Hiding)00:31:52

In this episode, I recap the things I learned from the Healed and Loved Woman Retreat about fear, hiding, and the importance of sisterhood.

 

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29 Dec 2022#170: Self Love and Dropping the Cape with Michelle Goodloe00:39:50

In this episode, Michelle Goodloe joins us to talk about what is self love and how to drop the superwoman cape to feel our feelings.


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26 Nov 2024#270: 4 Ways to Tell the Friendship May Be Temporary00:47:27

In this episode of the Black Girls Heal podcast, we're diving into a topic that often brings up complex emotions - recognizing when friendships might be temporary. You know those relationships that feel so intense and meaningful in the moment, but somehow don't stand the test of time? Let's talk about why that happens and why it might actually be perfectly okay.


Through sharing personal stories and insights from my upcoming book 'How to Pick Partners for Love Addicts', we're exploring four key ways to understand the natural ebb and flow of friendships. Whether it's bonding over shared interests, connecting through shared trauma, building relationships in forced environments like work or school, or finding yourself in life transitions - each type of friendship serves its own beautiful purpose.


This isn't about labeling friendships as "less than" because they might be temporary. Instead, we're reframing how we view these connections, understanding that not every friend is meant to be in our lives forever, and that's perfectly okay. From navigating workplace friendships to understanding how religious communities impact our connections, we're getting real about what makes relationships stick or shift.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 03:14 Why temporary friendship exists
  • 04:11 Four signs of temporary friendships
  • 18:16 The complexity of building friendships
  • 34:26 How to navigate transitional friendships
  • 36:57 The importance of clear communication in friendships
  • 44:59 Why you should still embrace temporary friendships
  • 46:17 Upcoming book releases 


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03 Nov 2020#72: 10 Points of Healing for a Love Addict01:25:54

Ready for a checklist of items to look out for when healing from love addiction to becoming a healed and loved woman? If so, I GOT YOU!

Check out this episode as we dig in to 10 Points of Healing for a Love Addict. 


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11 Feb 2025#279: 4 Steps to Help Yourself Heal & Relationships to Flourish00:35:33

In this episode of the Black Girls Heal podcast, I'm breaking down the complete framework I use with my coaching clients to transform their relationship patterns — the Bloom Method. After years of helping women heal from love addiction, love avoidance, and love deprivation, I've developed this powerful approach that guides you from identifying toxic roots to cultivating lasting change.


Through my work at the Love Addiction Recovery School, I've seen how this method helps women restore their relationship with themselves and create deeper, more authentic connections with others. Think of it like tending a garden: we start by uprooting what no longer serves you, cultivate fresh soil for new growth, harvest the fruits of your work, and learn how to maintain your flourishing garden.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 00:57 Overview of the Love Addiction Recovery School
  • 03:24 The Bloom Method Explained
  • 06:23 Step 1: Uprooting the Weeds
  • 16:54 Step 2: Cultivating the Ground
  • 25:14 Step 3: Harvesting the Fruits
  • 29:46 Step 4: Tending and Maintaining


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03 Mar 2020#41: Is Shame Controlling You?00:24:54

In this episode, we talk about if your shame is controlling you and if you're reacting outwardly or inwardly. We also dig into whether or not you may be projecting your shame.


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30 Sep 2022#157: Making Running the Household Fair with Laura Danger00:52:48

What happens when running the household feels imbalanced, unfair, and it's causing discord with you and your partner?

In this episode, Laura Danger joins us to talk about the tool of the Fair Play Method and how to implement it into your relationship.

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22 Feb 2024#233: Money Trauma and Underearning for Love Addicts & Avoidants00:36:59

In this episode, Shena talks about money trauma and how it may manifest as underearning - a process that has nothing to do with the amount of money you make but if you are hiding, self sabotaging, or prioritizing others' needs over your own.


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07 Feb 2023#177: Secure Love vs Love Bombing vs Caretaking in Love Languages00:54:52

In this episode, we're going to look at the difference between Secure Love vs Love Bombing vs Caretaking in the 5 love languages.


This topic is in promotion of our upcoming Healing Intensive Workshop on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 10am to 1pm CST about "Healing Fear & Distrust towards Healthy Men"

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17 May 2022#141: Musings about ADHD, Diagnoses, and What Works for Me00:16:38

Touching base this week in a mini-epiosde talking about learning to take space to figure out what works for me with my ADHD.


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07 Jan 2020#34: You Can Change Your Mind00:16:04

Part of healing includes knowing you can change your mind! Let's talk about it today!

 

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09 Dec 2020#78: Dating After Heartbreak00:29:34

If you've had your heart broken and you're trying to determine if you even want to date again, we talked about three possible mindset shifts for you to consider to help you get there. 

 

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16 Oct 2019Check in!00:05:02

Just a check in while we get some great things ready for you!


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11 Aug 2020#62: Therapy vs Coaching When Healing From Love Addiction01:19:49

If you are wanting to do coaching while you do therapy or vice versa to heal from love addiction, this episode is for you. 

Shena breaks down the different responsibilities and roles of your therapist versus your coach when healing from your intimacy disorder. 

 

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07 Jun 2022#144: How to Let Your Partner Have Their Own Feelings00:33:31

Your partner is their own person with their own feelings. But sometimes those feelings can be triggering to us even when they don't intend it to be.

In this episode, we go over 3 things to keep in mind to help you allow your partner to have their own emotional experience. 

 

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15 Nov 2023#218: 4 Therapy Tasks for Love Avoidants00:48:22

In today's episode, Shena talks about 4 tasks that every love avoidant can look to achieve in therapy to becoming more love available and open in relationships.


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28 Jan 2021#85: Healed and Loved Meditation & Affirmations00:19:18

We're wrapping up the last part of the Healed and Loved Woman series with a short meditation and affirmations for you to use in your daily life to call forth the concepts we teach on here.

 

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17 Nov 2022#164: The Art of Receiving00:49:02

In this episode, we will talk about the art of receiving and what gets in the way.


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25 Apr 2023#188: Learning to Live in the Goodness00:54:22

In this episode, Shena talks about lessons learned in this current stage of relationships, places she's learned to receive, and how it's shown up for her in romantic partnerships.


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02 May 2023#189: Mother Enmeshed Men00:58:58

In todays episode I talk about men who are emotionally enmeshed with their mothers, what it looks like, how it shows up for you if you are in a relationship with them & shedding light on both perspectives and holding healing space for both parties


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12 Mar 2024#236: Taking a mini break00:04:50

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I'm taking a mini break! I'll see y'all in the next episode!


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20 Oct 2020#70: What if I Can't Get Better [Student Highlight]00:29:46

You're doing your healing process (or you're thinking about starting) and you have this fear about what if I can't get better? What if this is all I will ever be? What if I try to change but don't actually improve?

This can make you feel defeated before you even start. In this episode, we're going to talk about what those pauses mean and how they are actually proof of your improvement. 

 

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13 Sep 2022#155: Setting Unrealistic Expectations Based on Fantasy00:38:19

Can we "break our own heart" by creating unrealistic expectations for others based on our fantasies of who we want them to be?

Let's talk about it in today's episode.


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10 Mar 2020#42: Wanting (Needing) to be Loved is Not Being Spoiled00:30:28

We have an unclear definition of what it means to be spoiled and the words that we speak over each other. We talk about it this episode!


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24 Jan 2023#175: Making the right decision for yourself on faith00:32:24

In this episode we are talking about making the right decision for yourself even when it goes against your internal fears & what you have always done before and how to make that move towards yourself and what you actually want


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29 Apr 2019#7: When It's Hard to Let Go of a Relationship00:23:16

Sometimes, even when you know it's time to end a relationship, it's hard to let go. In this episode, Shena digs into 3 reasons it's hard to let go, how this sets you back, and some next steps you can take to move forward.

 

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04 Aug 2020#61: The Four Communication Styles with Kourtney Dubois00:47:59

Let's talk about how we communicate and where it comes from! In this podcast episode, we talk with Relationship Coach Kourtney Dubois about how to communicate in a healthy way and the three styles that may keep us stuck. 

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09 Mar 2021#91: Dimming Your Light For Self Protection00:28:45

 

 

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15 Aug 2023#204: Recovering as a Married Single Mother with Jasmine Chanelle01:00:53

In this episode, our special guest, Jasmine Chanelle, joins us to talk about her experience as a Married Single Mother, the signs of abuse in the relationship, and life post exit.

This is a must listen for every woman wanting to break generational curses and have relationships that build vs dismantle.


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25 Feb 2020#40: How to Connect Without Losing Yourself00:26:02

Sometimes, even when you want to connect and let your walls down, fear gets in the way. We talk about it here!

 

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01 Apr 2020#45 - Why You Can't Take Everyone's Advice00:43:44

In this episode, I talk about why it's so important to talk to people who get it. 

 

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18 Jun 2020#55: Practicing Gratitude (Even When It's Hard)00:28:05

A new episode


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14 Jul 2020#58: Living A life With Regrets00:38:42

Many of us can relate to having a few regrets. But what happens when you feel frozen by them and ruminate?

In this episode, we talk about moving forward, making new meaning, and understanding that everything that is for you is for you! You have not missed your opportunity.

 

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02 Jul 2019#10: 3 Ways to Know It's Time to End a Relationship (Summer Reset)00:47:05

Let's get the second half of your year (or whenever you are listening to this podcast) in gear by knowing if it's time for your relationship to come to a pause or keep it going. 

Listen for 3 key signs to know whether to keep going or possibly end it.

 

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03 Jun 2024#247: 3 Signs You've Grown and Are Healthier00:24:09

In this episode, let’s discuss the importance of recognizing and celebrating personal growth. Reflecting on past conversations with coaching students, I explore three key signs that show how much you've evolved: pausing before reacting even when hurt, becoming open to alternative viewpoints, and feeling and validating your emotions. Alongside these insights, we discuss the impact of sharing emotions with safe individuals and re-evaluating your social circle for healthier relationships. 


We have been very attuned to keep our focus on our shortcomings but rarely do we allow ourselves to celebrate the progress that we’ve been making in our inner work.


Tune in to learn how to acknowledge your progress, appreciate your journey, and break unhealthy patterns for a better tomorrow.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 02:49 The inspiration for this episode
  • 04:00 How labels from your past are keeping you stuck from growing
  • 05:16 Why you should give yourself credit for the progress you've made
  • 06:49 Why you need to pause before reacting
  • 09:15 Are you open to seeing alternative perspectives?
  • 10:21 A tool to use when you're triggered
  • 14:43 Example of seeing the alternative perspectives in dating
  • 16:41 Example of seeing the alternative perspectives in inner work
  • 18:38 Feeling your emotions and validating them
  • 20:15 Why people *don't care* about your emotions
  • 21:14 What to do when you don't have safe people around you


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14 May 2024#244: 4 Ways Family Trauma Will Normalize Emotional Abuse00:33:14

In this episode, I talk about 4 examples of emotional abuse that may set us up to be vulnerable to love addicted and love avoidant relationships.


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20 Apr 2019#5: What is an Intimacy Disorder? - All About Love Addiction, Love Avoidance00:30:30

We talk about two of the ways that our unhealthy attachment can play out in relationships - love addiction and love avoidance. These intimacy disorders play out in predictable patterns that are possible to break by doing our own internal work.

 

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09 May 2023#190: 3 Mistakes I Made Dating as a Love Addict (Throwback)00:30:43

In this episode, Shena revisitsEpisode #99 where she discusses 3 mistakes she made dating as a love addict.


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08 Apr 2025#287: How to Deal with Grief and Unexpectedly Losing a Loved One00:40:30

How do you hold yourself through grief when it feels too heavy to carry?


In this heartfelt episode of Black Girls Heal, I’m sharing my personal reflections and tools for navigating the emotional waves of grief, especially aftera sudden or unexpected loss. Whether it's the loss of a family member, a friend, a beloved pet, or a mentor, grief can shake us to our core. And yet, in the midst of all the confusion, numbness, and pain, we’re still expected to show up for life. This episode is an invitation to slow down and feel what needs to be felt without judgment.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 01:42 My personal experiences with sudden loss
  • 04:19 Why validating your emotions is crucial for healing
  • 14:28 How to navigate the “what ifs” and regrets
  • 27:09 Practical tools to process grief


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24 Jun 2020#56: Starting a Healing Circle00:53:38

In this episode, we break down how to start creating your own healing circles. 

 

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08 Mar 2022#133: Finding Your Voice in Your Recovery Journey01:17:41

As you're recovering, it takes so much work and inner reflection to find your voice and what's true for YOU and the relationships you want to cultivate.

In today's episode, we talk with our amazing student Shandalla about the journey she has taken to find her voice and the lessons learned along the way.

 

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13 Apr 2022#137: 4 Ways to Exit Love Deprivation00:59:53

Let's take a deeper look at love deprivation including it's symptoms, the impact of withdrawal, and ways to exit the cycle.

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10 Aug 2021#108: How to Make Adult Female Friendships with Danielle Bayard Jackson00:47:54

Why is it so difficult for some women to find and maintain healthy female friendships? Joining me today is Danielle Bayard Jackson, The Friendship Expert, to share more about this topic and to help provide actionable advice to get your friendships back on track, even if they’ve fallen off due to the pandemic. 


Danielle is a publicist by day and a certified friendship coach by night. She started her career as a high school English teacher for many years and was relied upon by her students to help navigate friendship issues. 


What she didn’t realize is that those “high school dramas” weren’t limited to high school. So often the way we approach friendship and relationships in general at a young age, follows us throughout our lives and experiences. 


Friendship like any other relationship requires work and nurturing but after more than a year of limited in-person interaction, it may seem daunting to reconnect. 


Listen as Danielle shares her tips for re-emerging as we reach the end of this pandemic and what you can be doing right now to start working on building new friendships. Remember that there could be people in your existing circle that you’d click with, you just need to give it a chance. 


Also, just because someone doesn’t have the capacity to spend time with you right now does not mean that they aren’t interested in friendship. Don’t let the stories you tell yourself obscure what could be an amazing relationship. 


If you’ve struggled in any way with finding strong female friendships, then you won’t want to miss out on everything Danielle has to share.


In this episode: 


  • [01:01] Welcome friendship coach and expert Danielle Bayard Jackson to chat all about making and maintaining adult female friendships.
  • [04:22] Listen as Danielle shares more about her background and business. 
  • [05:24] How did she become a friendship coach? 
  • [07:10] Why is it so difficult for us to keep and maintain female friendships in adulthood. 
  • [09:14] Danielle shares how she defines and describes a healthy friendship. 
  • [13:31] Ways to deal with the waiting period between finding new acquaintances and making new friends. 
  • [15:43] There is a study that has attempted to quantify how long it takes to build a friendship.
  • [18:03] What to do when you realize that you don’t feel like you have the energy for friendships. 
  • [23:42] Is there a right and wrong to determine how many coins we have available to give?
  • [27:03] The special thing about woman-to-woman friendships. 
  • [30:47] Learn the single greatest determining factor of our overall well-being. 
  • [32:37] What is your next step after you self-assess and you’re ready to cultivate new friendships? 
  • [39:52] The things you shouldn’t do when you slide into someone’s DMs to make a connection. 
  • [42:04] When people tell you they aren’t available is not a sign that someone doesn’t like you. 
  • [44:49] If you’re willing to be a friend and put in the time, then it’s never too late. 
  • [45:19] Connect with Danielle. 


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27 Oct 2020#71: How to Be a Good Girlfriend00:42:21

In this episode, we are pulling lessons from iconic tv shows about life, friendship, and love. Today, we are taking a deep dive into the pilot episode of the hit TV show, Girlfriends.

 

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15 Nov 2019#26: False Intimacy00:28:15

Do you move quickly too soon in relationships? Ever wonder why? Take a listen to this episode to pause, regroup, and learn how to build intimacy in a healthy way.

 

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28 Feb 2019#3: 3 Blocks to Inner Healing00:24:50

This week, we're digging all into inner healing! In this episode, Shena discusses 3 blocks that get in the way and gives you one tool to use when you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed to bring you back to a place of calm. 

 

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28 Jul 2022#148: Breaking the Habit of Self Criticism00:26:06

Pulling from the title of the book, "Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself," we're talking about the importance of doing the actions that you have learned to do to create change.


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23 Nov 2021#122: The 3 Things You Don't Need to Apologize For00:32:41

There are three things we never need to apologize for. Our boundaries, our identity, and our voice are so important and valuable to us.

 

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10 Jun 2020#54: Building Supportive Friendships for Healing00:26:19

When it comes to healing intimacy disorders, you HAVE to have a good group of friends to support you. In this podcast episode, I talk about how to discern who would be healthy fits to support your journey.


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27 Aug 2024#259: What to Do When You Like Someone as a Love Avoidant00:30:20

In this episode of Black Girls Heal, we're diving into the world of love avoidance and how to navigate new relationships when you're healing from it. We'll talk about understanding intimacy disorders, recovering from those avoidant patterns, and how to communicate your needs in a healthy way.


Whether you're just starting in your recovery, you're in a new relationship, or even in a long-term one, this episode is packed with tips to help you stay balanced and build stronger connections.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 01:33 Understanding Love Avoidance
  • 02:30 The different archetypes of intimacy disorders 
  • 03:22 How to navigate love addiction and avoidance
  • 05:26 Practical tips for love avoidants
  • 10:12 Ways to share your life as a recovering love avoidant
  • 19:00 How to initiate compliments and kindness
  • 25:09 Why you should embrace vulnerability


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19 Sep 2023#210: Building Positive Self Belief00:39:55

In this episode, Shena focuses on the importance of focusing on the qualities you do want to cultivate and nurture in yourself versus the things you want to leave behind.

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09 Nov 2022#163: How childhood emotional neglect leads to love addiction00:34:07

In today's episode I talk about the impact of childhood emotional neglect and how it leads to the behaviours of love addiction

Whether you are connected to love addition, love avoidance or low self esteem, if you are wondering why you continue in the same type of self doubts or keep being attracted to certain types of people, my hope is that this episode gives you the validation that you didn't even know you needed and supports you with the right steps you can start taking today


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12 Sep 2023#209: How to Use Coaching In Your Healing Process00:46:28

In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to use coaching as a tool in your healing process and how it differs from therapy.


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27 Jun 2023#197: Therapeutic separation with a neglectful partnership01:19:44

In this episode, we talk about the place that a therapeutic separation may have when found in a neglectful partnership and in need of a reset to determine one's next steps.


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18 Dec 2024#272: 3 Green Flags Someone is Available for Love (How to Pick Partners for Love Addicts)00:40:42

In this episode, I will go over 3 green flags of availability for healthy partners for love addicts pulling from my new book, How to Pick Partners for Love Addicts.

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16 Jul 2024#253: The 4 Steps of No Contact00:30:48

In this episode of the Black Girls Heal podcast, I talk about the power of "no contact" as a tool to finally break free from toxic relationships.

You know how it goes – you finally decide to walk away, but somehow, you end up back in contact with that person who just brings you down. It's frustrating, right? Well, here's the thing: most setbacks in our healing journeys happen because we keep connections with folks who are bad for us.

In the episode, I'll walk you through four key steps to make no-contact work. We'll talk about the withdrawal symptoms you might experience, both physical and emotional (because yes, this can be a rollercoaster!). I'll also share tips on setting intentions for your no-contact period and how to cut off those lingering fantasies that hold you back.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 00:58 What is No-Contact?
  • 02:45 Why you should take a 90-day break
  • 03:10 Four steps to no-contact
  • 03:47 Withdrawal symptoms you might experience
  • 16:20 What it looks like to cut off all contact
  • 21:17 How to cut off lingering fantasies
  • 29:26 Support resources to start your no-contact journey


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31 Aug 2021#111: 3 Ways to Know You’ve Grown and are Healthier00:29:41

It’s time to give yourself a pat on the back. One of the things we as women, but especially Black women, don’t do often enough is recognize when we’ve made progress. This is why I’m sharing three ways to know that you’ve grown and are healthier. 

The reason I decided it was time for this type of episode was because of a conversation I had with one of my coaching students. We were talking about some things going on in her life and she kept prefacing her comments with, “I’m love avoidant…” or “I’m trying to be less love avoidant…” 

As she was talking I had to stop her and point out that she isn’t love avoidant anymore. She’d made huge progress and was actually approaching various situations in completely new ways and had really stepped away from being love avoidant. 

The problem was, she couldn’t see it. She didn’t recognize her growth for what it was and continued to see herself as the person she was when she first started her work. 

Which is why you need to do the work, but then recognize it when you’ve grown. If you’ve started pausing before you react, been more open to alternative viewpoints, and have started feeling your emotions, then you’ve grown. 

Listen in to hear more and then take a moment to celebrate your growth and give yourself a pat on the back. Even if you’ve only fully stepped into one of these areas, you are on the path to healing and you need to celebrate your milestones. I’m giving you that permission right now! 

In this episode: 

  • [00:51] It’s so important to give yourself credit and recognize that you’ve grown. Learn why!
  • [01:27] Why I’m sharing this topic. 
  • [04:54] Learn three signs that you have grown and get ready to celebrate them.
  • [06:06] Do you pause before you react? Then you’ve grown!
  • [08:41] Have you been more open to seeing alternative viewpoints in a conversation? 
  • [11:39] Asking questions and being curious is very helpful in relationships. 
  • [13:19] You have a choice when you ask the phrase, “Is that true?” in a conversation. 
  • [16:07] Another alternative is acknowledging when you go into fantasy mode while dating. 
  • [19:41] Choose the meaning you attach to your emotions and feelings. 
  • [20:16] The third sign you’ve grown is that you’re able to feel your emotions and validate them.
  • [22:01] One bonus sign is that you share your emotions with people who are safe. 
  • [25:34] Pat yourself on the back and celebrate your growth. 

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10 Oct 2023#213: Is it compatibility or codependency?00:33:08

In this episode, Shena discusses how to tell if the connection that you're feeling in a relationship is codependency or compatibility.

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07 Sep 2021#112: What to Keep in Mind When You Miss Red Flags00:17:25

If you’ve missed red flags in a relationship, it’s completely and totally okay. There is no shame in having missed the signs and suddenly realizing that they are there. Which is why I’m sharing what to keep in mind when you miss red flags. 

Lately, I’ve seen a lot of chatter about women starting to heal and then suddenly seeing the signs of a bad relationship that they’d previously missed. For so many women this noticing leads to feelings of shame and guilt that they didn’t recognize the signs sooner. 

Stop right there. 

Instead of heading down the shame spiral, take a moment and be kind to yourself. So you didn’t recognize those signs right off. You do now and that’s what’s important. Be kind, compassionate, and loving to yourself so that you can finally break the cycle. 

I also want you to know that there is nothing wrong with you. You are not what is broken. Even if you’ve chosen the same type of relationship over and over again, it’s not your fault that you’re being mistreated. 

Lastly, no matter how long you’ve been in the relationship or where you’re at in life, you have the right to choose how to respond. It doesn’t matter if you’re 10 minutes, 10 days, or 10 years into it, you can change your future by making a new choice. 

You’re on the path to healing and growth because you see the red flags. What choice will you make now that you know? 

In this episode: 

  • [00:35] Welcome back loved ones!
  • [02:22] Have you ever felt regret or shame for missing red flags in relationships? 
  • [03:22] When you do notice those red flags, be kind, compassionate, and loving to yourself. 
  • [04:26] Do you know what being kind to yourself means? 
  • [07:28] I want you to do something different than you've ever done before. 
  • [09:36] There is nothing wrong with you.
  • [13:06] Don’t mistake self-accountability and taking ownership with self-deprecation.
  • [13:38] No matter where you are or how long things have been happening, you get to choose how to respond. 
  • [15:27] As soon as you decide that you’re ready to get out, that’s all you need.

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04 Dec 2023December Check In, ADHD, & Affirmations to Focus On00:31:15

In this episode, I check in and share about my current experience with ADHD, a life update, birthday celebrations, and affirmations I encourage you to focus on going into the New Year.


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06 Feb 2024#231: Mother Hunger with Dr. Piper Grant00:41:25

In this episode, Dr. Piper Grant breaks down for us the concept of Mother Hunger and its impact on our lives along with discussing the 3 pillars of motherhood: Nurturance, Guidance, and Protection.


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23 Jul 2024#254: How to Stop Financial Codependency00:46:04

In this episode of Black Girls Heal, we dive deep into financial codependency—a pattern where you feel obligated to support others financially, even to your own detriment. We explore its roots, how it manifests in various relationships, and the emotional toll it takes. 


You'll learn about practical steps to break free from this cycle, including a 90-day no-contact financial challenge to help reset your finances and reclaim your well-being. We also provide resources to support your journey, including workshops on money trauma and no-contact groups. 


Join us as we focus on reclaiming control, setting healthy boundaries, and prioritizing self-care in your financial life.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 02:47 What does financial codependency mean?
  • 03:47 How to recognize financial codependency in relationships
  • 08:21 How to start breaking the cycle of financial codependency
  • 25:52 How to implement no-contact with financial codependency
  • 32:34 Practical steps for financial independence
  • 43:16 Resources to support your no-contact journey


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04 Jul 2024Join our new free Black Girls Heal Circle Community00:01:26

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28 Nov 2023#220: How I Left My Unhealthy Relationship00:39:42

In this episode, I talk about my experience with love deprivation and how it healing it by taking care of myself helped me heal a previous unhealthy relationship.


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15 Feb 2023#178: When They Undervalue You on Valentine's Day (or your Birthday, Anniversary, Etc...)00:43:38

Todays episode is a re-share of an old episode. It is totally okay for you if the holidays are important for you in a relationship. You deserve to feel special.

This episode is in support of women who may have felt overlooked and forgotten by partners on special holidays like Valentine's Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries, and others habitually.


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12 May 2021#100: 3 Mistakes I Made Dating as a Love Avoidant00:41:14

When I was dating, I made a lot of mistakes related to how I presented in my intimacy disorders. This week, I'm talking about how my love avoidance showed up for me in my relationships. 

For me, my personal experience and how that connected to my religious education really amplified a lot of my avoidance which is also discussed. 

This episode will not span all of the ways love avoidance can show up in relationships as that as been discussed in previous episodes. But we hope these real experiences will help validate and give solace to the women who need to hear these stories represented. 


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16 Aug 2022#151: Grieving Being Let Down at Your Big Events00:47:46

Sometimes family and loved ones don't rise to the occassion and show up for us as we need them to at our big events (i.e. weddings, graduations, birthday parties, child births, etc). This abandonment is a real form of trauma.

In this episode, I discuss what to do to emotionally prepare yourself if you have an event coming that you fear you may be disappointed and also coping with your feelings if something hurtful has happened before.

 

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13 Oct 2020#69: The 4 Types of Love Addicts00:47:04

Not all intimacy disorders are created equal. In this podcast episode, we talk about the 4 different types of love addicts!


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11 Oct 2022#159: Don't Text Them (Sit on Your F'ing Hands)00:45:43

In this episode, we're talking to anyone who is currently in a love addictive cycle and needs to pull back to reset and regain their sense of self.

This is not a full no contact episode, but just a challenge to pull back and not initiate for week to gain some clarity.


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17 Aug 2021#109: Being Healed and Loved Woman at All Times00:52:27

It’s that time again. It’s time for a refresher on what it means to be a healed and loved woman as developed in our three part framework. Listen in to hear the framework again and what you need to do to move from love addiction, avoidance, or anorexia to being a healed and loved woman. 

I’m starting it all off with love addiction. So many women are stuck in a cycle of love addiction and aren’t sure how to get out of it. Oftentimes we think of sex addiction as something separate but it’s really another facet of being addicted to love. It’s just manifested in the physical. 

When you’re love avoidant you’re perfectly happy to just relax and keep yourself away from love. Many times wives and mothers hide love avoidance through the actions of taking care of others, but you still need love. 

Love anorexia is a short-lived stage, but it’s one that is prolonged when you’re not balanced. Love anorexia or love deprivation results in women living in a fantasy world. Usually this disorder is triggered by a bad relationship and then swearing off love, but when you live a balanced life you no longer need dramatic swings. 

Intimacy disorders are complex, but with the right guidance you can leave them behind and live a balanced and fulfilled life. Listen in to hear more. Which of these do you identify with? 

In this episode: 

  • [00:34] Welcome back! Get ready to refresh your knowledge on the Healed & Loved Woman framework. 
  • [03:25] Learn more about the three intimacy disorders that I discuss on this podcast. 
  • [06:37] The signs of being a love addict. 
  • [08:32] Ways sex is used to create a deeper connection but it doesn’t necessarily work. 
  • [11:32] Signs that you may struggle with love avoidance. 
  • [14:45] Personal attributes you may have when you’re love avoidant. 
  • [17:35] Love avoidant women want nothing more than to just relax. 
  • [18:14] Do you have love anorexia? 
  • [21:56] Love deprived ladies will often build lives built on fantasies. 
  • [23:36] How did the term “love anorexia” come about? 
  • [26:57] Join our From Avoidant to Available program.
  • [28:33] The swings that love avoidant and love anorexic women will see in their lives. 
  • [30:57] A ring does nothing for your internal beliefs. Neither does losing weight or other measures.
  • [31:57] What it looks like when you become a healed and loved woman.
  • [33:15] Learn about balance in your relationships. 
  • [35:48] You can like someone without having to be with them. 
  • [37:04] What boundaries really should mean and how they should be presented. 
  • [38:11] The benefits of being love available.
  • [41:59] The traits of a love available woman. 
  • [44:29] What it looks like when you’re living in your love worthiness. 
  • [48:01] When you are active in your love worthiness you show up for opportunities to find love.


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