Healing Honeys (formerly OPENHOUSE with Louise Rumball)

Neuroscientist Emily McDonald joins Louise Rumball to explore the science-backed morning routines. Topics discussed include the connection between morning sunlight, serotonin, and anxiety, the benefits of meditation and exercise in the morning, starting the day with a challenging task, the role of coffee in the routine, the impact of bedtime activities and nightly routines, and the negative effects of watching murder investigation shows before bed.

Heartbreak hits us harder than we think, often revealing deep emotional wounds. The discussion dives into the Abandonment Wound and Defectiveness Wound, shedding light on why some take longer to heal. Reconnecting with an ex offers fresh insights, emphasizing that every breakup has multiple perspectives. Listeners are encouraged to view pain as a catalyst for personal growth and healing. With practical tips for wellness and creating a comforting home, this conversation is rich with valuable lessons for anyone navigating the heartbreak journey.

Louise is back with another solo episode! She tells you that she has been flirting with depression and she shares with you what she has learned about the ‘freeze mode’ of our nervous system as well as sharing the 4 things she has learnt that help to bring her out of states of low mood and back into a state of being more happy and balanced. She also shares: Her recent life in Tulum  Losing excitement and joy from things that used to spark joy  Why none of us are perfect barbie The 80% analogy to help you be kinder to yourself Her plans to travel back to Europe; and more. Tune in now for a raw, real, insightful and entertaining journey that will leave you reflecting on your own life too. Real talk, honest conversations, and stories that make you think—welcome to The Healing Honeys. Hit play and let’s get into it. ------ 🤍 FOLLOW LOUISE / HEALING HONEYS 🤍 https://www.youtube.com/@healinghoneys https://www.instagram.com/iamlouiserumball/ https://www.tiktok.com/@healinghoneys_ https://www.instagram.com/healinghoneys/ 💌 Submit a question to the Healing Honeys Hotline 💌 TRASH TALKS: Submit Your Awful Dating Stories HEAL WITH LOUISE ✨ 7 Day Somatic Healing Trial: Daily Devotion ✨ Therapy + Healing PDFs: Therapy Shop ✨ 7 Day Free Confidence Queen Overhaul: Waitlist Sign Up ✨ There She Glows: 12 Week Life Transformation: Waitlist Sign Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When limerence gets really real. Move over Justin Bieber and Russell Brand because today we're diving into a world that often remains hidden from the limelight—the world of sex addiction. But forget the celebrities; instead, we have a remarkable guest on our podcast, the beautiful, strong and courageous Nicole Moore-Joseph, who fearlessly opens up about her candid battle with fantasy sex addiction and the extraordinary journey it has led her on. As Nicole shares her story, she takes us on a captivating ride through her healing process—a journey that confronts the darkest corners of her life. Now, armed with a better understanding of her childhood and the wounds that shaped her, Nicole courageously strides towards the light, illuminating a path of hope for others grappling with their own addictions. In today’s episode, Louise asks Nicole to share more about:  Fantasy sex addiction & what it actually is The fascinating connection to the Father Wound & Psychological Vulnerability, as well as Nervous System Dysregulation The similarities between sex addiction and other types of addiction How Sex Addiction Can Emerge as a Response to Pain Nicole's Personal Journey with ADHD and Trauma The Power of Commune and Finding Faith and Connection in God for healing In this beautiful, open hearted episode, Nicole graciously shares her story and brings light into the darkness of addiction.  Note: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual abuse and childhood trauma. Listener discretion is advised. Real talk, honest conversations, and stories that make you think—welcome to The Healing Honeys. Hit play and let’s get into it. ------ 🤍 FOLLOW LOUISE / HEALING HONEYS 🤍 https://www.youtube.com/@healinghoneys https://www.instagram.com/iamlouiserumball/ https://www.tiktok.com/@healinghoneys_ https://www.instagram.com/healinghoneys/ 💌 Submit a question to the Healing Honeys Hotline 💌 TRASH TALKS: Submit Your Awful Dating Stories HEAL WITH LOUISE ✨ 7 Day Somatic Healing Trial: Daily Devotion ✨ Therapy + Healing PDFs: Therapy Shop ✨ 7 Day Free Confidence Queen Overhaul: Waitlist Sign Up ✨ There She Glows: 12 Week Life Transformation: Waitlist Sign Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much sex drive is too much of a sex drive? Do we use orgasms as a release from day to day life? Can you have a problem with too many orgasms? What if your partner whats to have sex and you don’t? Today, we ask you - have you ever stopped to ask WHY you or your partner wants or needs to orgasm, or orgasm so much? It’s a fascinating, often undiscussed question. In the episode, Louise Rumball and Dr. Massimo Fontana, therapist and sexologist, dive into various aspects of high sex drive the WHY behind your orgasms. They look at: The dopamine hit of orgasm and the allure of orgasmic escape Orgasms as coping mechanisms, distractions, connections, and self-soothing techniques Difference in libidos and the root cause of high and low libidos  How painkillers and mouthwash might make orgasming harder Justin Bieber's sex addiction  The concept of ‘penetration’ and using penetration for validation Louise also brings Dr. Massimo a question from the community area, The House. They discuss a couple who feel that their sexual intimacy has been limited recently after one of them contracted an STI and they can’t be intimate. The pair delve into *why* that partner are struggling and whether sex can ever be *too* integral for a relationship?  Real talk, honest conversations, and stories that make you think—welcome to The Healing Honeys. Hit play and let’s get into it. --- ⭐ THE PLEASURE PLAYBOOK - ⭐ the ultimate guide to understanding and revolutionising your sex life with Dr. Massimo Fontana & Louise Rumball: purchase here: https://www.thisisopenhouse.com/therapy-shop/p/0m17z75cf69di5c3nc90vki0zlkjeq  ⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Additional recommended listening: 70 - Sex happens in our bodies, so why do we get so damn stuck in our heads? 66 - If casual sex traumatizes the f**k out of you, you are not alone - but why? ------ 🤍 FOLLOW LOUISE / HEALING HONEYS 🤍 https://www.youtube.com/@healinghoneys https://www.instagram.com/iamlouiserumball/ https://www.tiktok.com/@healinghoneys_ https://www.instagram.com/healinghoneys/ 💌 Submit a question to the Healing Honeys Hotline 💌 TRASH TALKS: Submit Your Awful Dating Stories HEAL WITH LOUISE ✨ 7 Day Somatic Healing Trial: Daily Devotion ✨ Therapy + Healing PDFs: Therapy Shop ✨ 7 Day Free Confidence Queen Overhaul: Waitlist Sign Up ✨ There She Glows: 12 Week Life Transformation: Waitlist Sign Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Famous pop singer Ariana Grande joins Louise Rumball and Dr. Tari Mack to discuss the psychology of relationship jumping. They explore why some people struggle with being alone and seek external validation through relationships. They also emphasize the importance of taking time to build a healthy relationship with oneself after a breakup.

PSA: someone's issues and insecurities are not healthy boundaries. Join Louise Rumball on this HOMETRUTH issue where she unpacks the recent Jonah Hill situation and asks ‘when are healthy boundaries unhealthy? She chats through:  Was Jonah Hill using therapy speak & ‘healthy’ boundaries to control his girlfriend? How controlling behavior can be masked under positive speak How silent superiority is a big danger; and The importance of understanding how abuse starts small. Louise then invites clinical psychologist, Dr Tari Mack to provide professional advice on the situation and what we know.  Tune in for a fascinating episode. ------ 🤍 FOLLOW LOUISE / HEALING HONEYS 🤍 https://www.youtube.com/@healinghoneys https://www.instagram.com/iamlouiserumball/ https://www.tiktok.com/@healinghoneys_ https://www.instagram.com/healinghoneys/ 💌 Submit a question to the Healing Honeys Hotline 💌 TRASH TALKS: Submit Your Awful Dating Stories HEAL WITH LOUISE ✨ 7 Day Somatic Healing Trial: Daily Devotion ✨ Therapy + Healing PDFs: Therapy Shop ✨ 7 Day Free Confidence Queen Overhaul: Waitlist Sign Up ✨ There She Glows: 12 Week Life Transformation: Waitlist Sign Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you blocking your own chances at finding love without realizing it? Today, we bring you one of our OPENHOUSE Bonus Episodes from the archives to share with you, today, clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack joins Louise Rumball to share everything she sees in her therapy room and the mistakes that block true love from coming in.  The pair discuss:  Repeating the same dating cycles  Not asking the right questions Not pacing or taking things slow Prioritizing chemistry over exploring compatibility Getting physical right away People pleasing / no healthy boundaries ‘Pick me, love me, choose me’ energy Enabling time wasting behavior and boundary violations Jealously in the dating stage Consistency in communications And more! Real talk, honest conversations, and stories that make you think—welcome to The Healing Honeys. Hit play and let’s get into it. ------ 🤍 FOLLOW LOUISE / HEALING HONEYS 🤍 https://www.youtube.com/@healinghoneys https://www.instagram.com/iamlouiserumball/ https://www.tiktok.com/@healinghoneys_ https://www.instagram.com/healinghoneys/ 💌 Submit a question to the Healing Honeys Hotline 💌 TRASH TALKS: Submit Your Awful Dating Stories HEAL WITH LOUISE ✨ 7 Day Somatic Healing Trial: Daily Devotion ✨ Therapy + Healing PDFs: Therapy Shop ✨ 7 Day Free Confidence Queen Overhaul: Waitlist Sign Up ✨ There She Glows: 12 Week Life Transformation: Waitlist Sign Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you FEEL big and FEEL often and sometimes it's just TOO MUCH? If yes, this episode is for you. Today, Louise is joined by a new guest, DBT and CBT therapist and Adjunct Professor at Columbia, Maddy Ellberger.  Louise & Maddy Ellberger jumps into all things BIG, BIG emotions: What big emotions ACTUALLY are? Emotional sensitivity, emotional reactivity, and returning to a baseline state How some of us really are more sensitive than others How big emotions are connected to childhood Understanding societal shaming of intense emotions Examining feelings of anger towards oneself or one's mother The link between overwhelming emotions and dissociation or disconnection Unpacking the underlying sadness behind anger The importance of cultivating a nurturing self-environment starting with oneself The concept of 'wise-minds'  And more! Real talk, honest conversations, and stories that make you think—welcome to The Healing Honeys. Hit play and let’s get into it. ------ 🤍 FOLLOW LOUISE / HEALING HONEYS 🤍 https://www.youtube.com/@healinghoneys https://www.instagram.com/iamlouiserumball/ https://www.tiktok.com/@healinghoneys_ https://www.instagram.com/healinghoneys/ 💌 Submit a question to the Healing Honeys Hotline 💌 TRASH TALKS: Submit Your Awful Dating Stories HEAL WITH LOUISE ✨ 7 Day Somatic Healing Trial: Daily Devotion ✨ Therapy + Healing PDFs: Therapy Shop ✨ 7 Day Free Confidence Queen Overhaul: Waitlist Sign Up ✨ There She Glows: 12 Week Life Transformation: Waitlist Sign Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes they’re interested, sometimes they’re not. Always texting but nothing ever moving deeper? One foot in, one foot out? Do these situations sound familiar? In today’s Q&A episode, Louise jumps into another OPENHOUSE Session with Dr. Tari Mack as the pair discuss: What is breadcrumbing? How breadcrumbing blocks true intimacy How it ties to being emotionally unavailable? The connection between attachment theory and breadcrumbing The concept of being able to ‘sit in intimacy’; and  Identifying the fear that is driving breadcrumbing and inconsistent behavior. The pair also discuss why avoidants can sometimes come on hot, or warm, not always cold and Louise asks ‘is breadcrumbing ever emotionally manipulative?’ ------ 🤍 FOLLOW LOUISE / HEALING HONEYS 🤍 https://www.youtube.com/@healinghoneys https://www.instagram.com/iamlouiserumball/ https://www.tiktok.com/@healinghoneys_ https://www.instagram.com/healinghoneys/ 💌 Submit a question to the Healing Honeys Hotline 💌 TRASH TALKS: Submit Your Awful Dating Stories HEAL WITH LOUISE ✨ 7 Day Somatic Healing Trial: Daily Devotion ✨ Therapy + Healing PDFs: Therapy Shop ✨ 7 Day Free Confidence Queen Overhaul: Waitlist Sign Up ✨ There She Glows: 12 Week Life Transformation: Waitlist Sign Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices