Are you ready to explore the tangled web of daddy issues, toxic masculinity, sexualization, and fantasy bonding?

Together, Louise and Stephanie explore all of this and more.  They discuss the reasons that a Father Wound may drive us to date people who are emotionally unavailable or who breadcrumb us, as well as the allure of being the other woman or the "saviour" in a relationship. Louise & Stephanie also examine the alpha male, the wounded masculine and the toxic masculinity and how this can manifest in our relationships negatively (and why we're attracted to it!).

The conversation also delves into sexualization, hyper-sexualization, and performance in the bedroom. The hosts discuss the controversial topic of "dick slapping", why we do things we don't want to do, as well as the connection of sex to dopamine, ADHD, and neurodivergency. 

Other recommended listening episodes to supplement exploring the Father Wound:

• OPENHOUSE Episode 77 - DADDY ISSUES - Pt. 1 - the 'Emotionally Unavailable' Father
• OPENHOUSE Episode 82 - DADDY ISSUES - Pt. 2 - Hyper-independence & overachieving

Stream the full OPENHOUSE catalogue here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.

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⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball
⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__
⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife
⠀  Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy
⠀  Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy

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Music Sources
⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud
⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

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