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Dr. Marie Murphy
Dr. Marie Murphy talks about infidelity and other challenging relationship situations from a non-judgmental perspective. She shares practical tools and advice from her own coaching practice to help you make changes in your love life, and interviews professionals with complementary expertise, such as family law attorneys, mediators, non-violent communication specialists, and more. In addition, Marie discusses the social and historical context of romantic relationships to provide perspective on our taken-for-granted assumptions about how relationships are supposed to be. To learn more, visit mariemurphyphd.com.
Episodes
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Jan 12, 2023 • 28min
123: Abundance vs. Scarcity of Love
If you’re scared of making a decision about leaving your marriage, ending your affair, or dealing with any circumstances related to your infidelity because you’re afraid it will all end horribly, this episode is for you. People often get hung up in comparing the stability and comfort of their long-term relationship versus the excitement and passion of their affair, but have you considered that you could have all of it with just one person? Tune in this week to discover how to start thinking more abundantly about your love life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/123
Jan 5, 2023 • 30min
122: Yes, People Can Be Total Jerks Sometimes
Whether you’re worried about your children, your friends, or your extended family giving you a hard time about your relationship that started as an infidelity situation, this episode is for you. Dr. Marie Murphy is explaining why you get to choose how to approach any situation where someone important to you is being a jerk, and what you need to consider when making a decision about how you want to present your new relationship to the people who might be upset with you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/122
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Dec 29, 2022 • 38min
121: How Good Can You Stand It?
Explore how to overcome self-limiting beliefs and manifest desires, choosing peace over drama in relationships. Learn about navigating post-divorce relationships and the importance of allowing and receiving what you want.
Dec 22, 2022 • 29min
120: Managing Your Worries
If there is something in your life that you want to address, like an infidelity situation, worry is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Infidelity situations can feel confusing and overwhelming for so many different reasons, and it’s so easy to get lost in your unhelpful patterns of thinking. Tune in this week because Dr. Marie Murphy is discussing how you can deal with your brain’s tendency to worry and really start managing your worries in a much more helpful way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/120
Dec 15, 2022 • 25min
119: Explaining How a Relationship Began
If you’re concerned about how you might explain how your affair relationship began, tune in this week to discover why, even though there will be people in your life who demand answers, you don’t owe anyone an explanation. Dr. Marie Murphy is sharing why judgment from others is an inevitability, but why you always have the opportunity to accept the humanness of your actions, and decide how you actually want to move forward. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/119
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Dec 8, 2022 • 23min
118: The Intimacy of a Breakup
Dr. Marie Murphy discusses how breakups can unexpectedly create intimacy, leading to deeper conversations and personal growth. Exploring the complexities of post-breakup intimacy, she emphasizes the importance of evaluating feelings and desires for the future of a relationship.
Dec 1, 2022 • 35min
117: Jealousy
Jealousy occurs within the context of any relationship. However, when you’re shifting from an affair into a non-affair relationship, it’s a particularly common issue. In this episode, you’ll learn the thoughts that lead people to believe their partner definitely will cheat on them, and why you get to choose how you approach the idea of your partner cheating, whether you want to accept it and enjoy the relationship anyway, or choose something else. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/117
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Nov 24, 2022 • 30min
116: Uniquely Difficult Situations in Life
Dr. Marie Murphy discusses the complexities of infidelity situations, emphasizing the importance of making tough decisions promptly. She highlights the energy wasted on delaying actions and encourages facing difficult choices head-on. The podcast explores navigating challenging life circumstances with acceptance and authenticity, urging individuals to engage with tough situations instead of waiting for them to get easier.
Nov 17, 2022 • 40min
115: From an Affair to a Non-Affair Relationship
Dr. Marie Murphy, a relationship expert dedicated to helping individuals shift from affairs to healthier relationships, shares insights on emotional complexities and societal perceptions of infidelity. She challenges the belief that previous affairs can't transform into lasting love, advocating for a mindset shift. Discussing the significance of communication and personal growth, Dr. Murphy emphasizes the importance of active participation and self-awareness in navigating these relationships. Tune in for a nuanced understanding of love's potential evolution!
Nov 10, 2022 • 31min
114: Questioning Common Beliefs About Marriage
Tune in this week to start questioning the common beliefs about marriage that make so many infidelity situations so much more difficult to deal with. You’ll learn how unexamined beliefs keep you stuck in situations you don’t love, while being conscious of how your thoughts and beliefs influence your behavior will bring you the freedom and power to make the choice you really want to make. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mariemurphyphd.com/114
