Sarah Murphy, biology of trauma expert, discusses the biology of attraction, why we attract the same type of people, and why stable relationships can feel boring. They also explore the concept of the 'ick' in relationships, the connection between the nervous system and relationships, and the importance of therapy and supplements for mental health.

Could an STI be your ultimate permission slip for healing and changing your life for the better? Bek Antonucci would say yes, 100%. In this episode, Louise interviews the incredible Bek Antonucci about how her experience with herpes was  the most healing thing that ever happened to her.Bek helps listeners understand:✨ STIs are no big deal to some, and a huge deal to others - and WHY that is✨ how to go beneath the iceberg of shame and stigma to identify your core wounds✨ the concept of warmth vs. coldness, connection vs. isolation; and✨ why she thinks that this is the least vulnerable thing about herLouise also shares her thoughts and the pair discuss how important love, connection, care and warmth is in the space where cold, judgmental silence is the domineering emotion.Who knew an STI could lead to such an inspiring and empowering journey of self-discovery? This episode is powerful, moving, life changing, and relevant for anyone who has ever battled something that made them feel 'LESS THAN'.Stream the full OPENHOUSE catalogue here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀  Connect with Bek Antonucci on Instagram: @bekantonucci⠀ Work with Sarah Murphy - The Potent Planthttps://thepotentplant.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepotentplant/––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Louise and Stephanie discuss daddy issues, toxic masculinity, fantasy bonding, and hypersexuality. They explore the allure of emotionally unavailable partners, being the other woman, and the appeal of the alpha male. They also touch on consent violations and the connection between sex and dopamine. The episode delves into the impact of father wounds on relationships, safety, and family desires.

Understanding the difference between chemistry and compatibility can help us understand that just because it feels good, doesn’t mean it will be good. We confuse chemistry with compatibility, intensity with intimacy and attention with intention, without every talking about the foundations of what compatibility actually means. Louise & therapist Dr. Tari Mack cover some game changing advice: The concepts of chemistry vs. compatibility Why love isn’t enough 6 signs of toxic chemistry (trauma bonding, breadcrumbing, toxic chemistry, rollercoaster dating, inconsistency, the anxious-avoidant cycle) Why you can’t sustain a relationship on just chemistry What compatibility is The 12 signs of chemistry that you need to establish to really see if you are a good match.   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Sarah on Instagram: @thepotentplantSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we take your therapy journey deeper into the mind-body connection and explore how stress, trauma, and our subconscious mind can affect our physical health in ways we may not have even realized. If you struggle with anxiety or depression, or are trying to help someone who does, this episode is a must-listen for you.Louise Rumball is joined by guest, Sarah Murphy, as the two dive into how and why: ⠀ Some people are naturally more sensitive than others, both to pain and to emotions⠀ Trauma, and childhood stress, can impact the cellular functioning of our body, our brain chemistry and hormonal systems (leading to adverse health effects later in life)⠀ The subconscious mind is like a hard drive where the body stores overwhelming energy.⠀ A major trauma or life crisis can tip the scales and cause the subconscious mind to show up in the body, leading to the manifestation of health issues.⠀ How dysregulated hormones, impacted neurotransmitters, and our HPA axis can can lead to mental illness, anxiety, and other health issues⠀ You might be living, tolerating and thriving in 'high stress situations' thinking they are normalLouise also shares her experience with the manifestations of emotions in her body and what she has learned from her own personal experience.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⭐ Want to get more of your therapy fix? Want to 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Sarah on Instagram: @thepotentplantSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

...and to repel mediocre ones at the same time. Get ready to revolutionize your dating life with today's HOMETRUTH episode of OPENHOUSE! Louise takes the mic to share her personal experience of mediocre and disappointing dating, as well as some serious gems on how she overhauled her dating standards to attract an amazing, high-value partner, and how you can too.Louise dives into:⠀ Her own disappointing dating experiences in her 20s⠀ What reasonable dating standards should look like⠀ The concept of being "high maintenance" or a "princess"⠀ The difference between the "cool girl" and the "real girl"⠀ The OPENHOUSE Dating Standards - a surefire way to revolutionize your dating life, change the way you allow people to treat you, and how to communicate around each of themEver wondered what it means to be a high-value man? Louise breaks it down and helps you understand what to look for in a partner. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Recommended listening on:#33 & 44 - how to break your connection to the emotionally unavailable man/woman#64 - stop asking why their behavior is confusing, and ask why you're attracted to it instead––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⭐ Want to get more of your therapy fix? Want to 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast, Louise Rumball and Stephanie Therapy explore the concept of hyper-independence and its effects on relationships and career choices. They discuss the impact of childhood experiences on forming healthy relationships, as well as subconscious beliefs and schemas. The hosts also delve into the discomfort and distrust that can arise from unresolved father wounds, including topics like weak boundaries, codependency, and seeking external validation.

Have you ever experienced post-sex tears and wondered WTF? Do you worry that something might be wrong with you, that it's not normal, or that no one else does it? Fear not, because clinical psychologist Dr Massimo Fontana is here to share his expertise and insights on this fascinating topic that happens to so many of us - but that none of us ever talk about. In this episode, Louise Rumball and Dr Fontana discuss the different reasons why people cry after sex, from emotional and physical release to past sexual trauma and our own unique sexual story. We get into all the things that no one is talking about.So whether you've shed a few tears after a steamy session or are simply curious about this phenomenon, or want to better understand and support a partner or friend, this episode is for you. Join us for an enlightening and compassionate conversation that will leave you feeling more empowered, aware, and connected to your own sexuality and journey.Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review if you enjoy the show!––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⭐ Want 4 - 6 bonus therapy episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content (click here)> or 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? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Dr Massimo Fontana: @massimo.stochi.fontanaSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lovebombing is a deeply misunderstood behaviour pattern. It's not just coming on 'too fast, too soon', lovebombing actually goes  a lot deeper. In today's episode, Louise & Dr. Tari Mack discuss:  The psychology of lovebombing;  The motives behind lovebombing; The difference between speed & pressure; The difference between lovebombing & emotional immaturity;  The dark side of lovebombing & the abuse that can come next; Louise's experiences and more. Other recommended OPENHOUSE episodes to supplement this episode:  #12 - codependency - what Hailey and Justin Bieber teach us about... couple goals & codependency ft. Dr Tari Mack #13 - I don't judge Justin or Hailey, I've been on both sides of a toxic relationship  #67 -  Hard work partner or toxic relationship?  ft. Dr Tari Mack #24 - How to leave your toxic relationship ft. Maddy Anholt THE FOUR STAGES OF LOVEBOMBING - linked here––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⭐ Want 4 - 6 bonus therapy episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content (click here)> or https://openhouse.supercast.com/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimackSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crazy news! Join Louise for a solo episode as she gets to tell you some of the juiciest things that are going on at the moment for her:  The new OPENHOUSE premium deep dive content *NOW LIVE* Her ex texting her?! Yes really A deep dive into sex toys + which toys are going to revolutionize your life  ++ FINALLY! Get access to our ⭐ PREMIUM CONTENT! ⭐ ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices