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Therapy Thots
Ep 51: Solitude - Finding Transformation
In her new era marked by introspection and growth, Abbie shares her experience of embracing solitude during a period of unemployment. As she navigates this new chapter, filled with both challenges and opportunities, Abbie reflects on the deeper reasons behind her desire to travel and her adventurous multi-day hiking trips. Through candid reflections on setting and achieving goals, Abbie expresses her empowerment in her upcoming solo journeys and how she tackles her fears with courage and determination.Abbie and Antonio discuss their life plans, embrace what the world has to offer, the importance of embracing...
2024-04-09
1h 13
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Ep 50: Stepping away from the Edge - Relating through Vulnerability
Self-regulation is a skill that most of us aren’t taught. With different backgrounds, upbringings, and traumas, we have different ways of getting through the day. Some of us put pressure on our emotions, while others refuse to feel them. Whatever our defense mechanisms are, remembering to back yourself away from the cliff can be hard to remember in the moment, and even harder to practice. When we practice our ability to self-regulate, we practice trusting in ourselves.When we need people, it can be difficult to open up. Being vulnerable can feel challenging, even with the pe...
2024-03-11
1h 16
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Ep 49: Meeting Needs and Discussing Expectations - Nourishing the Body with Sex
Being human can be quite the challenge. It can feel taxing to take care of our bodies by meeting our needs, especially when we are either unsure of what they are or not willing to fulfill them. It can feel overwhelming with the amount of needs we can have, ranging from basic needs to psychological and interpersonal needs. However, when we start with meeting our basic needs, it can easily become more and more manageable, finding that putting yourself first is critical to mental and emotional health.In relationships, we have to balance both our...
2024-03-05
1h 03
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Ep 48: Opposite Sex, Similar Experience - Sharing our Experiences in our Bodies
It’s obvious that our lives would be different if we were the opposite sex. Society has us categorized into two different boxes, making us feel as if we cannot obtain what the other has. In some cases, this is true. From reproductive health to physiology and anatomy, one sex will not have the same experiences as the other. Albeit hard sometimes, we can fully lean into these aspects of our bodies. And other times, we can share our experiences and recognize that we have very similar feelings and experiences with just different outcomes.Antonio an...
2024-02-20
1h 06
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Ep 47: Appreciating the Art We Are - Enough is Enough
Each of us are a piece of art, and we are our own artist. We put a lot of time and energy into making the best piece that we can. From learning new techniques, gaining inspiration from other artist, and wanting to hone our craft, we put a lot of time and effort into our canvas. Because of this, we can sometimes forget how incredible our art is. The artist will always be able to see all of the flaws that go into any art they create. However, just because the artist sees all the flaws doesn’t mean th...
2024-02-12
1h 15
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Ep 46: Consciously Dating - Exploring Your Body through Nudes and Art
Dating can be very confusing. But understanding why you’re dating and what you want in a partner can prove even more difficult. Finding someone that meets your values, you find interesting, and that you care about with similar feelings about you can seem rare or even like a fairy tale. However, consciously dating is rewarding when things shake out with someone, feeling truly connected to someone and not just landing in a relationship. It takes hard work, internally and interpersonally, but you will find a dynamic that feels like no other.Abbie and Antonio discuss queer wo...
2024-01-29
1h 32
HNMag - El POP sin complejos
HNMag|T12|725| Future Islands, Declan McKenna, AURORA, Warhaus, Bedroom Party, Son Mieux, Kaiser Chiefs, Bleachers, MGMT
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2024-01-28
2h 09
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Ep 45: Processing beyond Reality - Cultivating Connection and Community
Dreams can manifest in a variety of ways. Some dreams can be fun and freeing, exploring what’s beyond the rational world. Other dreams can be meant for processing feelings and emotions. The overlap between these types of dreams can be greater and more common than we think. Dreams can tell a lot of what’s currently happening in our subconscious. If we are stressed about meeting a deadline, we can have a stress dream of not turning in a high school paper on time. If we care deeply about someone, we can have a sex dream of them. What...
2024-01-15
1h 19
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Ep 44.5: Unmedicated, Unregulated, and Depressed - Practicing Self Compassion while Anxious
Like most things in life, mental health is not a linear path. There are ups and downs, twists and turns. But we expect ourselves to only get “better” as time goes on. We think that once we “learn” something, we can’t experience that pain or struggle again, beating ourselves over not being better. We forget that we would never ask a friend to just “be better,” so why do we expect ourselves to do that?Abbie and Antonio discuss inconsistently taking medication, mental health (a lot), anxiety, depression, physical sensations related to emotions, taking credit for your own work...
2024-01-08
45 min
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Ep 44: Hot and Hilarious - Not Your Spotify Wrapped
As the year wraps up, it’s typically the time to reflect on what this year has brought. Some of us take pride in the work we accomplished. Some of us find out what songs and artists we had on repeat. But on this episode, we go over the numbers on Abbie’s dating life.Abbie and Antonio hilariously discuss Abbie’s dating wrapped, the birth order affect, the root of Abbie’s que and submissive tendencies, and gay younger brothers.
2023-12-18
42 min
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Ep 43: Self-Worth & Big Emotions - The One Penis Policy
Self-worth is the intrinsic value and respect a person holds for themself, independent of external validation. It's recognizing your abilities, embracing imperfections, and acknowledging that you deserve happiness and fulfillment in various aspects of life.Big emotions, whether positive or negative, can significantly impact self-worth. Positive emotions, like success, may bolster confidence, while negative emotions, such as failure or criticism, can challenge it. It's crucial to navigate these emotions with resilience, understanding that setbacks don't define your worth, and self-compassion is key in maintaining a healthy sense of self.Self-worth plays a pivotal role in...
2023-12-04
50 min
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Ep 42: Unapologetic Queer Role Models - How Drag Affects You
Drag queens have influenced our culture in ways that many of us may not recognize. From creating different sayings and terminology to influencing social norms and promoting freedom of expression, drag queens have done a lot for our society. For example, RuPaul‘s Drag Race has made a long lasting cultural impact, making significant impressions on people, even if they didn’t recognize it. By being truly self-expressive in the face of cultural norms, drag queens are the forerunners pushing the boundaries of the status quo.Abbie and Antonio discuss raves, platonic intimacy, break ups, drag queens, self...
2023-11-20
1h 03
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Ep 41: Is Non-Monogamy Worth It? - Questioning Core Values
Our personal preference of relationship styles can differ greatly. From monogamy to relationship anarchy, we can resonate with one definition or another. However within those definitions, there is flexibility that we get to choose how we apply these definitions. It can be difficult at times to follow because one person’s version of polyamory can be different than another person’s. Yet, this is the beauty of non-monogamy; this freedom allows us to choose our own way to show and express love with those that we love.Abbie and Antonio discuss self love, coming out to family, prim...
2023-11-13
1h 00
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Ep 40: Fuck Your Gay Best Friend - Debunking Bisexual Myths
There are a ton of misconceptions surrounding bisexuality. Bisexuality can seem confusing to some people. People have preconceived ideas such as “being bi is just a transition period” or “bi people can’t be faithful to their partner(s).” But it really is easier and simpler than some people believe. Being bi isn’t a choice, just like being gay or straight. So then why do we accept people being gay more readily than people being bi?Abbie and Antonio discuss their childhood, being “good” with people, having and dealing with big emotions, non-monogamy, myths and realities of bisexuals, st...
2023-11-06
1h 01
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Ep 39: Choosing Community - Cohabitation and Isolation
The communities we surround ourselves with are critical to our mental and emotional health. Our communities, help define us as individuals and can provide support for us. Although it can seem daunting, choosing our communities is a beautiful part of being human. Finding, cultivating, and leaning on our tribe is a core feature of being a social creature. There is always a community out there waiting for you.Abbie and Antonio discuss community, music, festivals, raving, performing, decision paralysis, isolation, being licked by everyone and licking everything, cohabitation, and doing personal activities in a shared space.
2023-10-30
1h 03
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Ep 38: Self-Care - Considering for Our Future Self
Self-care is critical to our long-term health. Self-care can be a range of activities and practices that someone engages in to promote their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves taking deliberate actions to prioritize and nurture your health and happiness. Having activities, hobbies, alone time, and routines help us reset and recenter ourselves, making us consider our future self and how to be happy on our own terms. Without self-care, we can lose ourselves in the daily chaos that is life.Abbie and Antonio discuss self-care, awkward stages, questioning a problem, relationship with family, having a...
2023-10-16
1h 08
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Ep 37: Celebrating Yourself - Birthdays, Threeways, and Power Bottoms
Birthdays can be impactful moments in our lives. They can be a time to reflect on the past year and set new intentions for the coming year. It can be easy to feel like time is passing by, but on these significant days, we can take a moment to steady ourselves and reset. It’s easy to feel older or younger than our actual age from how busy our lives are, feeling a bit lost within ourselves and losing touch with reality. However, if we give ourselves the time to reflect and set intentions, we can truly change the ou...
2023-10-02
1h 08
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Ep 36: Nutritional Intimacy - Social Introverts
Food is an essential part to our lives. It’s sparked love, caused wars, and even saved lives. Food is powerful, and yet we all have such different relationships with it. What we forget sometimes is that our personal relationships with food impact our relationships with others too. From diets to cultures to preferences, finding someone to share foods with can be tricky at times. But when you can bond over, it can be even more intimate than just passing the biscuits.Abbie, Antonio, and their special guest, Marie discuss food, intimacy with food, being a social in...
2023-09-25
1h 02
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Ep 35: Intro to Play Parties - Adjusting Praise and Pressures
What is a play party? How do I get invited to one? Who will be there? What should I expect? How do I feel safe in a space like this with so many strangers? Do I have to participate in playing? It’s common to have questions regarding play parties. They can seem intimidating and mysterious with not many people in the community to share their experiences. Play parties are these safe, beautiful spaces for creativity and expression with the body, allowing you to find like minded people that embrace you to be more you. At play parties, you’re l...
2023-09-11
55 min
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Ep 34: Gaining Confidence - Creating an Alter Ego
There are many points when someone will think "That's not who I am" or "I would never do that, I'm too scared." We can use an alter ego to help us get through these moments. By creating an alter ego that has the attributes that we want to embody, we can pretend to be that person to guide us to be confident in ourselves. If we want to talk to someone attractive, have an alter ego that is social, friendly, and confident talking to people. This simple idea can help us push through blocks and fears that we thought...
2023-08-29
48 min
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Ep 33: Restrictions vs Boundaries - Denying a Partner Pleasure
When does a boundary become a restriction? We define a boundary as where the line is between comfortable and uncomfortable - what we can handle and what might be too much. It allows for some flexibility and creates a space for us to still play and explore. An important part of a boundary is not projecting onto a partner, but rather looking internally to find our own limits. A restriction is limiting, not allowing for any exploration and saying you can't have it. No room is allowed for exploration or growth for either party. Protecting ourselves is important, but...
2023-08-21
1h 01
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Ep 32: Cum One, Cum All - Finding and Giving Pleasure
Sex is an important part of our lives. It’s a facet of being a human - being a sexual being. And the beautiful part about sex is that there are so many ways of having great sex. With so many possibilities, we want to give you options on how to enjoy yourself with, and without your partner, hoping that you enjoy being a sexual being.Abbie and Antonio discuss pleasure in sex, how the body works, how the body can feel good, health tips, redefining sex, pros and cons of toys, oral, and the importance of se...
2023-08-14
1h 10
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Ep 31: Caring too Much - Practicing Non-Attachment
It can feel like we care too much at times. Whether it's caring too much about a person, an outcome, or a possession, it can be overwhelming or even anxiety-inducing. At times, we can deny ourselves from feeling emotions, trying to claim non-attachment. The quick responses are to "just care less" or "let it go," but what does that look like? How do we change something when we are so deep in our emotions? And why do we assume it's as simple as "stop thinking about it" when we do have valid emotions?With their special guest...
2023-08-07
58 min
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Ep 30: Building Secure Attachments - Noticing Change
Building a secure attachment can be foreign to many people. Either we don’t have an experience/relationship that we can reference that is secure, or we don’t have the tools that allow us to practice building a secure attachment. There are multiple layers to building a secure attachment in any dynamic, requiring some form of intentionality especially when having an anxious or avoidant attachment style. Having a process to creating a secure attachment can be helpful, but remember that the most important part of any dynamic is the person you’re attaching to.Abbie and Antoni...
2023-07-24
1h 13
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Ep 29: Relationship Values - Finding New Communities
We, as humans, have core values. This can be different from person to person or even culture to culture, but these values are what help us determine right from wrong. This can be observed in relationships as well. What we value in a relationship helps us determine if our partner is right for us, helping us guide and even define that dynamic. What we value is a core part of who we are, and when we can identify our values it helps us identify who and what will make us happy and secure.Abbie and Antonio discuss...
2023-07-17
56 min
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Ep 28: Defining and Identifying Alternative Lifestyles - Breakups in Polyamory
Identifying relationship styles can be helpful in a few ways. It helps establish expectations, connect people to a community, and find the people that fit your lifestyle. All styles of relationships are difficult, and some have more attached to them than others. But no matter what the relationship style is, keep in mind that the point of finding a partner who is a good, healthy match isn't so you can enjoy a carefree relationship without any triggers. The point is to find someone safe enough to be triggered by to do the hard work to face these triggers. Find...
2023-07-10
1h 21
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Ep 27: Fear of Abandonment - Security with Community
The fear of abandonment can come from multiple places and can be linked to anxious attachment. It's a fear of being discarded by people we love, making us worried that one day our loved ones will realize they don't love us and leave without a trace. This fear can be ingrained from an early age or learned through other significant relationships, but it can also be worked through to help create more secure relationships. Finding security comes with practice, and there is no better practice than asking for help from a community of like-minded people that wants to support...
2023-07-03
1h 09
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Ep 26: Generalization or Specialization - Testing Our Personalities
Personality tests are psychological assessments designed to evaluate various aspects of an individual's personality traits, behaviors, and preferences. These tests provide insights into how individuals perceive and interact with the world, their emotional patterns, and their tendencies in different situations. By employ ]ing standardized questionnaires or tasks, personality tests can be used for personal growth, career guidance, team building, and understanding interpersonal dynamics. While they offer valuable insights, it's important to approach them with a critical mindset, recognizing that they provide a snapshot of personality rather than an all-encompassing definition of an individual.Abbie and Antonio take...
2023-06-26
1h 23
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Ep 25: Identifying Gender - Communication and Expectations
Gender is a multifaceted and deeply personal aspect of human identity. Questioning gender allows individuals to explore their own sense of self and challenge societal norms. It is essential to understand that gender exists on a spectrum, encompassing more than just the binary of male and female. Misconceptions about gender often arise from rigid stereotypes and assumptions, limiting the understanding of its complexity. Recognizing that gender identity is self-defined and may not align with assigned sex at birth is crucial in fostering inclusivity and respect.Abbie and Antonio discuss gender fluidity, sharing their own journeys with gender...
2023-06-19
1h 09
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Ep 24: Limiting Growth by Insecurity - Transforming Relationships
Establishing and crossing healthy boundaries with a romantic partner is crucial for maintaining a solid and fulfilling relationship. It involves open and honest communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to understand and honor each other's needs and limits. Establishing boundaries allows individuals to express their preferences, values, and personal space while feeling safe and secure within the relationship. It involves setting clear expectations about emotional, physical, and personal boundaries, and respecting the boundaries set by your partner. Crossing healthy boundaries means recognizing and addressing any breaches or violations promptly and respectfully, taking responsibility for one's actions, and...
2023-06-13
1h 10
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Ep 23: Flirting with Vulnerability - Family Dynamics
Being vulnerable is difficult, and in some ways a skill. It can take time to be vulnerable with others, and when we are vulnerable, we take a chance to be rejected. However, vulnerability is how we create deep connections and share intimacy with each other. Learning to share, express, and receive emotions helps us validate ourselves by understanding it’s okay to feel. And with this vulnerability, we can become more secure and help others feel secure as well.Abbie and Antonio discuss flirting with a couple, expectations within conversations, security and trust, past family dynamics, and em...
2023-05-29
56 min
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Ep 22: Spiritually Slutty - Attachment to Happiness
What is spirituality? Does it have to be a religion, or can it be something less structured? Beyond that, if we choose to, how can we bring together our spirituality and our inner ethical slut? There are many ways for us to connect with each other beyond our physical form, but is non-monogamy excluded from that?Abbie and Antonio discuss happiness, the link between spirituality and non-monogamy, religion, communities, social norms, attachment, and the likeness between reason and spirituality.
2023-05-22
1h 11
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Ep 21: Spirituality and Non-Monogamy - Starting Fresh
How does spirituality play a role in non-monogamy? Do we let it guide us or is it something that we have to separate? Some of us are religious, some are spiritual, and others are atheists, but whatever we are, we cannot separate our brains from our bodies, nor can we separate our souls from the rest of ourselves. It’s up to us to determine how much it affects us in all of our relationships.Abbie and Antonio discuss the search for a new therapist, different forms of communication, their religious backgrounds, spirituality, core values, attachment, and sp...
2023-05-15
1h 10
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Ep 20: Changing Relations - Honest Vulnerability
When do we decide to move on from a relationship? It isn't quantifiable, because once we start thinking in terms of points, the relationship is already declining. Yet defining the quality of a relationship is tricky as well. Do we break things off when someone does one particular action that hurts us or goes against our values? Is it how they make you feel? Is it a combination of these things? There's so much to consider when making this tough decision. The key here is perspective. Would we let a friend do this? What would we say to our...
2023-05-08
1h 11
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Ep 19: Safe Spaces - Sharing Secrets
We all need a relationship where we feel safe. Whether that's a community, friend, family member, or paid service, we need some sort of safe haven to help us handle negative emotions that can come up. This person should be someone that genuinely wants what's best for us, not liking the image of us. These people provide the structure and security that we need and crave as humans. Without tapping into our support systems, we tend to bottle everything up until we explode, making a mess and sometimes ruining those relationships that we have come to foster. Not only...
2023-05-01
1h 25
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Ep 18: Talking “in Real Life” - Defining Three-Ways
Meeting people “in real life” can feel intimidating and tricky. It can even feel like people don’t do that anymore, only meeting people through friends or dating apps. But even with these options, it can be hard to connect with people when everyone is stuck in their own lives/routines. If we take a chance to meet someone new at a coffee shop, bar, or flea market, we might make a connection with someone we never would’ve met otherwise.Abbie and Antonio talk about meeting people, dating in LA, dating apps (again), benefits of clear communic...
2023-04-24
1h 04
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Ep 17: Vulnerability vs. Oversharing - Discussing Non-Monogamy
When people ask us personal questions, we can give pretty vague answers. For example, when someone asks us how we’re doing, we can quickly respond that we’re good or okay without giving it much thought. However, short answers don’t always allow space for vulnerability and intimacy to flourish. Only when we’re honest with ourselves and others can we build connections. On the flip side, it's important to be respectful of others' boundaries and comfort levels.Abbie and Antonio discuss the fine line between being vulnerable and oversharing, being guarded, shame, guilt, non-monogamy and developi...
2023-04-17
40 min
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Ep 16: How Should Sex Feel - Physical, Mental, and Emotional Experience
Sex - or play - is a very human experience. We all have sexual desires that we can choose to act upon and participate in with others. Play is different for so many people, but at times we can feel disassociated or get distracted by the world, feeling out of it in the moment. And because of this, we can sometimes ask ourselves "How am I supposed to feel during sex?" Abbie and Antonio discuss what sex feels like for them, how we can be affected by the world during sex, disassociating during sex, and how to...
2023-04-10
1h 03
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Ep 15: Solo Adventures - Reacting to Trauma
As children, we truly are sponges, absorbing the world at face value and trying to make sense of it all. There’s so much we don’t know and so much more we don’t know that we don’t know. Due to our learned behaviors and defenses, we may overlook the obvious. It's crucial to delve deeper while also remaining mindful not to over-identify with our projections.Abbie and Antonio talk about families, kids, parenting (from an outsider’s perspective), projecting, abandonment, attachment, trauma, and solo adventures.
2023-04-04
1h 17
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Ep 14: Consent is Key - Men and Platonic Intimacy
Consent is crucial to any dynamic. Consent means respecting not only others' boundaries but also your own, requiring space for communication for people to feel safe and heard. It's important to practice consent in everyday life with everyone - from partners to children - to create that sense of security and community that people deserve. And even when the status quo says that we can get away with less, we need to bring everyone up to a higher standard.Abbie and Antonio discuss what consent means, practicing consent, communication, asking versus expecting, respecting boundaries, the human language...
2023-03-27
1h 01
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Ep 13: Solitude vs Loneliness - Letting go of Perception
As babies, we are self-centered; our thinking is limited to ourselves. However, as we grow up and experience more, we learn about others and the world around us. Despite this knowledge, we may still feel hurt when our loved ones don't prioritize us, even though they have their own lives and priorities. We cannot expect to always be at the forefront of everyone's thoughts, especially if we don't reciprocate the same consideration.Abbie and Antonio discuss pain, the difference between being alone and feeling lonely, how perception influences our experiences, dealing with ex-partners, the joys and challenges...
2023-03-20
1h 16
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Ep 12: Relationship Hierarchy - Partners Respecting Partners
Having multiple partners at once is similar to having multiple best friends at once. If we treat each person as an individual and give ourselves fully to each person, things tend to work out. We can ask ourselves questions like "Do we desire more close friends?" or "Is this friendship valuable?" in any kind of relationship. This helps us understand ourselves better and build stronger connections with those around us. Although it can be tough to be vulnerable and pose such questions, it is precisely in those uneasy moments that we can experience personal growth.Abbie and...
2023-03-13
1h 20
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Ep 11: Making Friends - Core Values
We have so much autonomy over our lives beyond what we recognize. We can take chances that we never thought would work out, but somehow it all falls into place. Sharing this autonomy with others is impactful, especially with new friends or kids. We can make our lives whatever we want and share them with whomever we want.Abbie and Antonio discuss making new friends, taking a chance with others, kids, core values, empathy, apologizing, and addressing your basic needs.
2023-03-06
1h 18
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Ep 10: Acting with Intention - Being a Support System
It's easy for us to get distracted by life, moving through the day without much thought. We can forget how we impact others, especially when they’re in need of support. It’s at these moments that we have to be intentional with our help and support. And occasionally, that means saying no.Abbie and Antonio talk about ADHD, imposter syndrome, acceptance, Antonio's travel, setting boundaries, and when to be someone's support system.
2023-02-27
1h 20
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Ep 9: Searching for Safety: Talk Therapy and Medication
Throughout our lives, we have found different ways to process the world. Some of us smile through the pain while others will isolate themselves until the pain passes. These defense mechanisms have served us in more ways than one, but moving forward and processing our emotions can be a lot of difficult change and growth. It's up to us to find our own path to being our best selves.Abbie and Antonio talk about different defense mechanisms, their past trauma, the background of mental diagnoses, medication, talk therapy, and self-talk.Trigger warning: This episode contains...
2023-02-20
57 min
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Ep 8: Choosing to be Happy - Receiving Advice
Good intentions pave the road to hell. Still, that doesn't mean everyone's advice will negatively impact your journey. Our close friends want what's best for us, but we have to remember to take others' opinions and advice with a grain of salt. At the end of the day, only we can choose what will enrich our lives.Abbie and Antonio discuss the importance of being heard, monogamy versus non-monogamy, respecting primal urges, the scarcity mentality (again), and processing through journaling.
2023-02-13
1h 03
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Ep 7: Transitioning Identities - The Scarcity Mentality
As humans, we tend to view everything as finite, from resources to the universe and even relationships. This scarcity mindset leads us to believe that all love and connections have boundaries that will inevitably be reached. This way of thinking prevents us from fully savoring the present and generates anxiety, making us fret that our time with loved ones is limited.During their conversation, Abbie and Antonio discuss strategies for overcoming this scarcity mentality, discovering new identities, practicing vulnerability, introducing partners to each other, and navigating birth control.
2023-02-06
1h 02
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Ep 6: New Year, New Us - The Power of Positivity
How we talk to ourselves goes much further than how we organize our day or get work done. It affects our mental health beyond just motivation and execution. We are our own programmers. We get to decide how our brains work. We have more power than we think, and it all starts with how we talk to ourselves.Abbie and Antonio talk about the importance of positive thinking, growth from 2022, new year's resolutions, how we perceive ourselves, speaking intentionally, and living day by day.Trigger Warning: There are brief moments talking about suicide and depression.
2023-01-30
1h 19
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Ep 5: Berry Pie - Accepting Our Humanity
We, humans, are incredible creatures. We can think complex thoughts and create interesting lives to live. But we can lose touch with our humanity. We can have fear, shame, and guilt cloud how we view ourselves and what we value. It's important to remember that it's okay to be human.Abbie and Antonio discuss their struggles with deflection, fear, human nature, sexual desires, shame, and confusion.
2023-01-23
1h 25
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Ep 4: Expressing Our Love Languages - How We Love
Our love languages are just that - languages. Forms of expression for us to communicate our feelings towards each other. We all have unique ways of showing and receiving love. There is no wrong way, just your way.Abbie and Antonio talk about the transition to a relationship, introducing a partner to friends, love languages, breakups, and exes.
2023-01-16
1h 11
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Ep 3: Red Light, Green Light - One Date, Two Date
First impressions are important but not accurate. We try to put our best foot forward, but does that mean it's all downhill from there? And what do these first impressions really mean?Abbie and Antonio go over first interactions, boundaries, self-talk, and red/green flags, revealing what we think of ourselves and how we show ourselves to others.
2023-01-09
58 min
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Ep 2: Reunions and Sobriety - Finding a Balance
Thanksgiving signals the beginning of the end. We all stress over getting everything together while trying to visit everyone back home. But when we finally get to sit down and relax, it can be amazing to spend time with family and friends.In this episode, Abbie and Antonio talk about the delicate balance of reconnecting with childhood friends, meeting new partners, being "California" sober, and having eating disorders.
2023-01-02
1h 20
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Ep 1: Therapy Baby - It Takes Practice
In LA, everyone is either in therapy or talking about it, not drinking enough water or trying to, hot or dating someone hot. It’s a wild ride, but we are making it through!For their first episode, Abbie and Antonio talk about dating, boundaries, self compassion, vulnerability, and much more. Everyone is trying their best, it just takes practice.
2022-12-26
1h 13
HNMag - El POP sin complejos
HN-T10 - 584 - Daniel Sabater, Besmaya, Peach Tree Rascals, girl in red, Abbie Ozard, Holly Humberstone, Gloomie, Catt,
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