The podcast delves into the Drama Triangle concept, discussing how people get stuck in relationship conflicts. It explores the roles of Rescuer, Persecutor, and Victim, and offers insights on improving communication to resolve conflicts. The hosts share personal experiences and provide examples of using the Winners Triangle for more productive interactions.

Exploring introversion and extroversion, Best Friend Therapy discusses how these traits develop, societal influences, social media impact, and preferences like baths vs. showers. Reflecting on Carl Jung's ideas and the Big Five personality traits, hosts challenge stereotypes and share personal insights on navigating relationships and societal pressures.

On this episode, the hosts explore the impact of comparison on happiness and fulfillment. They discuss historical figures like Richard II and themes of unconditional acceptance. Topics cover jealousy vs envy, gratitude as an antidote to comparison, and the rise of social media. The chapter descriptions include exploring beauty standards, evolutionary advantages of comparison, and the impact on emotions like envy and jealousy.

Welcome to this week's episode of Best Friend Therapy - the one where we ask the tough questions...* What's the difference between emotional detachment and emotional unavailability?* Why can needs get confused with neediness?* How do sympathy and empathy serve different purposes? We explore how emotional detachment can actually help us to develop greater empathy and deepen authentic relationships, with others and ourselves. And we explain what happens when we don’t detach - how we can lose objectivity and fall foul of merging with others, enmeshing our experiences, projecting our beliefs and outsourcing our authentic needs... Emma explains why she used to work for brownie points and Elizabeth gets interested in the inner psyche of the teenage girl. ---Not for the first time we reference the Love Languages work of Gary Chapman: https://amzn.eu/d/68aAaOc---🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨 Not only are we back for a seventh season, but Elizabeth and Emma will be hosting a LIVE SHOW for the very first time! Book your tickets and join us live at the Bloomsbury Theatre on Thursday 4th April. We can’t wait to see your gorgeous faces IRL! 🎟️ fane.co.uk/best-friend-therapy --- Best Friend Therapy is hosted by Elizabeth Day and Emma Reed Turrell, produced by Chris Sharp. --- Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayEmma Reed Turrell @emmareedturrellBest Friend Therapy @best.friend.therapyEmail: contact@bestfriendtherapy.co.uk

🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨 Not only are we back for a brand new season, but Elizabeth and Emma will be hosting a LIVE SHOW for the very first time! Book your tickets and join us live at the Bloomsbury Theatre on Thursday 4th April. We can’t wait to see your gorgeous faces IRL! 🎟️ fane.co.uk/best-friend-therapy ---TW: MiscarriageWelcome back to our seventh season of Best Friend Therapy and we begin with a update, for all those of you who have listened to or read Elizabeth's experiences on her fertility journey and who have reached out with care and concern.Elizabeth generously shares with us where she's been, where she is now, and what life looks like when you are childfree, not by choice. She shares her frustrations with the language and reactions of some, celebrates the kindness of many and describes the grief she has lived through, to reach a place of peace and renewed purpose. Emma explains why grief can be like a game of Snakes & Ladders and reminds us that, in a world where we are encouraged to hold on, it's often the letting go that will require most courage.--- Best Friend Therapy is hosted by Elizabeth Day and Emma Reed Turrell, produced by Chris Sharp. --- Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayEmma Reed Turrell @emmareedturrellBest Friend Therapy @best.friend.therapyEmail: contact@bestfriendtherapy.co.uk

In this final episode of Season 6, the hosts of the podcast explore the feeling of rejection in different types of breakups. They discuss the power of constructive pessimism, the connection between rejection and physical pain, and the impact of rejection on individuals. They also touch on the concept of episcript and inherited trauma, as well as the importance of self-acceptance as a way to navigate the pain of rejection.

The hosts of "Best Friend Therapy" discuss work break-ups, including being fired or making career changes. They emphasize the importance of recognizing unhappiness in a job and making changes, as well as setting boundaries. They also explore the emotional impact of redundancy and highlight the need for authenticity in professional relationships. The hosts provide advice on embracing change, self-compassion, and seeking support in navigating unexpected endings in the workplace.

The podcast explores the challenges of ending friendships and changing family dynamics, emphasizing the importance of handling breakups with respect and love. They discuss the complexities of friendship endings and the pain of losing loved ones. The hosts also delve into fears and guilt associated with changing family dynamics and the significance of setting boundaries in unhealthy relationships.

In a first for Best Friend Therapy, we bring you a four-part MINISERIES, all about break-ups.We'd be lying if we said it was intentional but we quickly realised there was far too much to say about romatic break-ups, let along friendship break-ups, family break-ups and work break-ups, to get through in a single episode.So this week's episode is dedicated to heartbreak of the romantic variety... When we break-up with a partner, we often feel a form of grief - not only for the relationship, but also the future we may have planned, and for a past version of ourself. It's a triple whammy. We talk about the difference between being dumped and doing the dumping, how to break up well (if there is such a thing) and why break-up through divorce is hard, but break-up after divorce can be even harder.Emma explains why romantic break-ups can reinforce core beliefs and re-enact past attachment trauma and Elizabeth directs us to the ever-guiding light that is Taylor Swift.Join us again next week when we'll be turning our attention to friendship break-ups.---If you want to hear us talk more about grief, you can tune into our previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/best-friend-therapy/id1614793299?i=1000601683198Emma talks about the grief cycle, developed by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and made famous in her book, "On Death and Dying", in 1969.--- Best Friend Therapy is hosted by Elizabeth Day and Emma Reed Turrell, produced by Chris Sharp. --- Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabdayEmma Reed Turrell @emmareedturrellBest Friend Therapy @best.friend.therapy

This podcast explores burnout and emotional exhaustion. The hosts share their personal stories and discuss recognizing symptoms, treating burnout, and understanding its message. They also touch on balancing personal needs and caregiving responsibilities, creating inclusive workplaces, and the physical manifestations of burnout. Tune in for insightful conversations and practical advice.