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Her Best LifeI’m back with my boyfriend…After last week’s emotional episode, Gemma reveals to Jackie she is now back with her boyfriend and unpacks what has changed, what she has learned from therapist Dr Justine Corry and why she wants to share this so openly. Jackie also gives us an update as her trip to Italy with Kitty comes to an end, including the very telling vision Kitty recently had about Gemma! Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omn...2025-04-2235 min
Healing For Love109. When Family Ties Hurt: Navigating Estrangement and Difficult RelationshipsSend us a textEpisode Overview:In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Dr. Justine Corry shares her experience of family estrangement, reflecting on her relationship with a narcissistic mother and the impact on her life. Dr. Gemma Gladstone joins the conversation as they both discuss the psychological toll of estrangement and how schema therapy can help individuals heal and move forward.Key Topics Covered:What drives estrangement and why it’s never an easy decision.The role of schemas in shaping family dynamics and coping mechanisms.Personal reflections on...2025-01-2135 minHealing For Love97. This Hidden Schema Sabotages Success: Unmasking the Failure SchemaSend us a textEpisode Summary:Dr Gemma Gladstone and Justine Corry dive into the Failure Schema, a schema that is often overlooked but can be profoundly impactful in many areas of life, particularly in achievement and work-related contexts. They explore how this schema manifests, its origins, and how it often intertwines with other schemas such as defectiveness, dependence, and even unrelenting standards.Key Takeaways:Understanding the Failure Schema: The Failure Schema is a pervasive belief that one is destined to fail or is inherently...2024-08-1232 min
The Red Flag Project12. The Mailbox: My Partner Had An Affair, What Now?Welcome back to the Red Flag ProjectIn this episode we discuss a question from a listener in our mailbox series. We love getting your emails and questions!The Mailbox: My Partner Had An Affair, What Now?When you find out your partner (who you thought was wonderful) has been unfaithful, this is pretty devastating news to say the least. It's confusing and shocking news, especially if it was completely 100% unexpected. In this episode we address a listener's question and try to unpick all the components of th...2024-03-1126 minThe Red Flag Project13: Three Signs You Need Better BoundariesWelcome back to the Red Flag ProjectIn this episode we discuss 3 signs that you may want to firm up your psychological boundaries. The first one is Resentment. Having high levels of long standing resentment is a sign that you have been suppressing your true thoughts and feelings for way too long, perhaps you have been "yes" when you really wanted to say "no". Resentment can be the result of surrendering to your subjugation schema- feeling that you can't speak your mind for fear of retaliation, rejection and disapproval. The secon...2024-03-1129 minThe Red Flag Project11. Understanding Narcissistic Modes in Schema TherapyWelcome back to the Red Flag ProjectIn schema therapy, 'Modes' are a key part of the model. Schema Modes have been defined as moment-to-moment emotional states and coping responses that we all experience. But also, Modes can be understood as 'parts' of self. So modes can be observable to others and/or also a way to conceptualise the idea of multi-selves (ie, that we all have parts of self). Schema modes are activated by triggers (eg, life situations, memories, interactions with others, our own thoughts & feelings, random events) that we are esp...2024-03-1134 minThe Red Flag Project10. The Heart of the Matter: Understanding Our Core Emotional NeedsWelcome back to the Red Flag ProjectIn this episode we discuss core emotional needs and why they are so important for humans throughout our life. We are born into the world with needs and our emotional, social, physical and psychological well-being depends upon them. Our early care-givers are responsible for meeting our needs and as we grow and develop both ourselves and other people play a role in meeting emotional needs. The needs discussed are: safety, stability & predictabilitysecure, loving, nurturing bond (warmth, validation, ‘being seen’)autonomy & growing independenceexpression of emotions, needs, thoughts...2024-03-111h 04The Red Flag Project9. From Sizzle to FizzleWelcome back to the Red Flag ProjectDon't you hate this! You've had a first great date with someone and then it's all down hill from there. What went wrong?In this episode Justine and Gemma put this issue under the microscope and dissect the anatomy of this all too common and disappointing scenario. CONNECT WITH USThe Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships.InstagramFacebookClick the link b...2024-03-0830 minThe Red Flag Project8. Talking to a Narcissist? Avoid these 6 Common PitfallsWelcome back to the Red Flag ProjectVery often, if you were raised by a narcissist, in adulthood you will more or less fall into the trap of seeking the approval of people who are narcissistic.A narcissists acceptance of you is often conditional – as long as you are the version of you they want to see, then they treat you well, or at least in an acceptable way.In this episode Gemma discusses 6 relational or communications pitfalls to avoid when communicating with the difficult narcissist in your life. The...2024-03-0850 minThe Red Flag Project5. The Abandonment Schema and Break-upsWelcome back to the Red Flag ProjectIn this episode, Gemma and Justine answer a question from one of their Schema Circle members.The question asks how can we know if our reaction to a break-up is fuelled by an abandonment schema or not? Before getting into this question, Gemma provides a review of the abandonment schema, it's origin and how it tends to play out in romantic relationships.The 3 ways this schema plays out in romantic relationships are (1) - an avoidance pattern; (2) - a surrendering pattern and (3) - an over-compensating pattern. Ge...2024-03-0728 minThe Red Flag Project6. Understanding the Abandonment Schema and where it comes fromWelcome back to the Red Flag ProjectIn today's episode we play an excerpt from a deep dive discussion on the abandonment schema from our monthly membership program, The Schema Circle.We discuss the abandonment schema and fine tune it's origins, what it actually feels like and the many triggers for this schema.CONNECT WITH USThe Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships.InstagramFacebookClick the link below to find...2024-03-0729 minThe Red Flag Project7. What is a disorganized attachment style and why we prefer schemasWelcome back to the Red Flag ProjectIn this thought-provoking episode, we explore the concept of disorganized attachment style and challenge the inclination to worry excessively about labels.Join us as we delve into the complexities of disorganized attachment and shed light on why understanding it shouldn't be a source of distress.We'll discuss the limitations of categorization and emphasize the importance of focusing on the underlying experiences and emotions that shape our attachment patterns.CONNECT WITH USThe Red Flag Project: a place for...2024-03-0737 minThe Red Flag Project4. Invisible Barriers: Why women stay with emotionally unavailable partnersInterested in finding out more about our new coaching program for women - Her Secure Path. Email us your expression of interest at justineandgemma@goodmood.com.auWelcome back to the Red Flag ProjectIn today's episode Gemma discusses the invisible reasons why so many women find it hard to leave an unhealthy relationship EARLY. Based on her experience and knowledge gained from hearing the stories of hundred's of women, Gemma outlines her top 3 schema-related reasons why women don't exit relationships with partners who shows signs of unavailability, con...2024-02-1044 minThe Red Flag Project3. Blinded by Love: Why you might ignore Red Flags when datingInterested in finding out more about our new coaching program for women - Her Secure Path. Email us your expression of interest at justineandgemma@goodmood.com.auWelcome back to the Red Flag Project We talk about this so much with our clients. Sometimes spotting red flags isn't the problem, its acting on them for your own best interests. In today's episode we discuss the main reasons why you might ignore red flags when dating. We look at the role of core schemas such as 'abandonment', 'emotional deprivation' and 'defectiveness' and...2023-11-2036 minThe Red Flag Project2. The Earliest Warning Signs of Intimate Partner Abuse: A Qualitative Study by Leanne NunnCONNECT WITH USThe Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships.InstagramFacebookClick the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from love-traps and our online membership The Schema Circle.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagprojectSchema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema...2023-08-251h 05The Red Flag Project1. Introducing The Red Flag Project PodcastWelcome to our new podcast - you might know us from The Good Mod Clinic Podcast, but now we also have a show dedicated to relationships and red flags! Join us, Gemma Gladstone and Justine Corry for this first episode of our new podcast. Welcome to our first episode of The Red Flag Project!CONNECT WITH USThe Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships.InstagramFacebookClick the link below to find out...2023-05-0717 min
The ClockSchema Therapy & Attachment Styles w Dr Gemma Gladstone + Dr Justine CorryWe all form schemas based on our experiences in childhood. Once established, they can be incredibly stubborn, and they’ll often dictate the type of relationships we’ll have in the future. The good news is, you can rewire your brain. This episode I am joined by two fantastic female psychologists. We discuss how schemas impact dating, relationships and parenting. Host and show instagram: @LarlmortlockGet in touch: TheClockPodcast@gmail.comGuests: Dr Gemma Glastone and Dr Justine Corryhttps://theredflagproject.com/2021-11-1749 min