Speak Honest Podcast: Real Talk on Relationships, Attachment Styles & the Work of Healing Childhood Trauma
Are you ready to heal your attachment style, master healthy communication, and create secure, fulfilling relationships? Subscribe now to uncover the secrets of secure attachment, navigate the challenges of trauma recovery, and improve your communication skills in love and life. In each episode of the Speak Honest podcast, we’ll dive into attachment styles, emotional healing, and proven strategies for deeper connection. It’s time to break free from the cycle of heartbreak and start building the relationships you deserve.
Episodes
85 episodes
84. Breaking Toxic Dating Patterns | My Conversation with Coach Cass
Ever wondered why love feels so hard even though you’re smart, successful, and doing all the “right” things?In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Coach Cass to unpack the hidden patterns that keep women stuck in cycles o...
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Episode 84
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32:08
83. Stop Shoulding Your Grief | My Conversation with Teri Kingston
Have you ever felt like grief should have an expiration date? In this heartfelt conversation with grief educator and TEDx coach Teri Kingston, we explore the messy, tender, and very human journey of loss. From anticipatory grief to s...
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Episode 83
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44:08
82. The Body Speaks: Healing Chronic Pain Through Emotional Release | My Conversation with Nyle Biondi
Have you ever wondered if your chronic pain could actually be your body trying to tell you something?In this episode, I sit down with licensed therapist Nyle Biondi to explore the powerful connection between trauma, attachment wou...
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Episode 82
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43:33
81. Why He Never Listens (and What to Do About It) | Coaching Call with Christine
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you talk, he just doesn’t hear you? In this episode of Speak Honest, I coach Christine through a struggle so many of us know too well: needing to feel heard in a relationship but endi...
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Episode 81
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37:46
80. From Reactive to Proactive: The Boundary-Setting Revolution
Why do boundaries always seem to come after the meltdown? In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to set boundaries before you're running on empty. We’ll explore the difference between reactive ...
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Episode 80
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14:17
79. What to Do When Someone in Your Life Feels Beyond Difficult | My Conversation with Dr. Jessie Stern & Rachel Samson
Ever feel like no matter how calm you stay, certain people still push every button you have? In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant co-authors of Beyond Difficult, Dr. Jessie Stern and Rachel Samson. Together, we unpac...
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41:59
78. What Your Shame Spiral Is Trying to Tell You
Ever opened up to someone… and then immediately regretted it? You’re lying in bed, replaying everything you said, wondering if you were too much, said too much, or scared them off. That shame spiral? It’s not just in your head. In th...
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Episode 78
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15:10
77. Parenting Through Divorce Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Identity) My Conversation with Vivian Meraki
Can you really be a great mom without losing yourself in the process? In this heart-opening episode, I sit down with parenting expert and somatic coach Vivian Meraki to talk about what it really means to parent through divor...
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76. Are You Settling or Just Scared? 5 Truth Bombs About Secure Relationships
Is it love... or are you just afraid to start over? In this episode of Speak Honest, I'm answering the big, messy questions so many women ask themselves late at night. Am I settling? Is he really the one? What does secure lo...
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Episode 76
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14:07
75. When Avoidant Attachment Gets in the Way of a Good Relationship | Coaching Call with Sheryl
Ever feel like you're finally healing... and then suddenly, you shut down or pull away from someone who’s actually good for you? In this vulnerable and eye-opening coaching call, I sit down with my client Sheryl to unpack what h...
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Episode 75
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37:04
74. Why You Can’t Let Go: Listener Questions About Love & Attachment
Ever feel like your attraction to someone might be more pain than passion?In this Q&A episode, I’m answering listener-submitted questions that get to the heart of what so many of us struggle with in relationships. We’re diving in...
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Episode 74
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17:26
73. The Truth About Breakups No One Wants to Tell You... My Conversation with Lucy Price
Ever felt like you should be over your ex by now, but you can’t stop thinking about them? Wondered why you keep checking their stories, or worse, found yourself spiraling into a breakup rabbit hole of “what ifs” an...
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Episode 73
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38:15
72. When Pride Became Personal: My Story as a Mom and an Ally
What if exploring your identity wasn’t just allowed, it was celebrated? In this episode, I’m opening up about my own pride story, not as a coach, but as a mom. I share what it’s been like raising my trans son, from his first coming o...
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Episode 72
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15:45
71. I Think I Want Out: How to Navigate a Marriage at the Breaking Point | My Conversation with Dr. Becky Whetstone
Ever felt like you can’t tell if you’re ready to leave or just desperate for something to change? In this raw and revealing conversation, I sit down with Dr. Becky Whetstone, also known as the “Marriage Crisis Manager,” to talk about...
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Episode 71
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36:55
70. Heal in the Mess: My Dentist Chair Breakdown and What It Taught Me
Can a panic attack at the dentist actually teach you how far you've come in your healing journey? In this raw and deeply honest episode, I share the unexpected emotional storm that hit me during a routine dental appointment and why i...
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Episode 70
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15:29
69. Why Do I Always Feel Like It’s My Fault? | Coaching Call with Lisa
Ever feel like you’re always the one being blamed? Whether it’s your partner, a friend, or even your family, you keep ending up in situations where you’re walking on eggshells, questioning your every move, and wond...
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68. Fixing the Fight Before It Starts: The SHIT Method That Actually Works
Ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “How did that go so wrong so fast?” In this episode, I’m breaking down my go-to tool for untangling communication breakdowns before they blow up into full-on fights. It’s called the SHIT...
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Episode 68
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15:40
67. The Hidden Link Between People Pleasing and Attachment Styles | My Conversation with People Pleasing Expert Cora Rennie
***SIGN UP FOR THE PEOPLE PLEASING SUMMIT***Have you ever wondered why you say yes when you mean no or why setting boundaries feels downright terrifying, even with people...
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37:10
66. The Shadow of Shame: What Marvel's Thunderbolts Teaches About Healing
Ever feel like you’ve outgrown the pain but it still haunts you? In this unexpected (and totally unfiltered) breakdown of Marvel’s Thunderbolts, I explore how this action-packed antihero movie became a mirror for real-life h...
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Episode 66
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18:48
65. This Scared Me… and I Did It Anyway (Now I’m Nominated!) My Chat with Women Podcasters Awards Founder Jennifer Henczel
**VOTE FOR SPEAK HONEST**Ever had a dream that felt way too big… and way too scary?In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Henczel, the founder of the Women...
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Episode 65
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32:51
64. Spring Cleaning for Your Emotional Closet (and Why That Cringe Moment Still Haunts You)
Ever lay in bed replaying a moment that made you cringe… and suddenly you’re spiraling into shame? In this episode, we’re doing some serious spring cleaning — not of your closet, but of your emotional clutter. I’m walking you...
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15:45
63. Are You Confusing Chemistry with Chaos? With Relationship Expert Bob Grant
Do you keep falling for the same emotionally unavailable men — and calling it a “spark”? In this honest and empowering episode of Speak Honest, I sit down with relationship expert and bestselling author Bob Grant to u...
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37:01
62. You Said You Forgave Him... So Why Are You Still Hurting?
Ever caught yourself thinking, “Why doesn’t this feel better yet... even though we said we’re moving forward?” In this episode of Speak Honest, we’re diving deep into what it really takes to rebuild trust after a ru...
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Episode 62
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15:00
61. The Radical Art of Compassionate Parenting with Lara Pitocchi
Are you ready to shatter generational parenting patterns and build unbreakable bonds with your kids? In this raw, honest conversation, Lara Pitocchi reveals her proven strategies for breaking toxic cycles and creating connection-based pa...
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Episode 61
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35:48
60. The Silent Sabotage: How Avoidant Attachment Shows Up in Relationships
Why does he seem so into you one moment… and distant the next? If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells in a relationship—afraid that asking for more will push him away—you’re not imagining things. You might be dealing with a...
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Episode 60
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