

Relationship Advice
Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
Relationship Advice helps listeners uncover the stuck spots in their relationships by taking expert advice from three licensed professional counselors and boiling it down into digestible tips and tools. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren help people to see that the first step to connecting with somebody else is by connecting with you. They focus their show on understanding and navigating the cycles that couples face, how to practice individuation, and staying in an emotionally regulated state. Just them each week as they come with a jam packed agenda to help you thrive in your relationships.Looking for old episode from "Relatable"? Click here.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 48min
433: High Performers And Dating
Relationship advice expert Katarina joins the show to discuss topics such as understanding dating blindspots, combating the belief that ambition is bad, not settling when dating, clarifying core values and needs, markers of compatibility in a relationship, avoiding using work as an avoidance practice, and more!

Nov 22, 2023 • 39min
432: Recovering From Sexual Trauma And Grief
Healing after sexual trauma can be a complex and continuous process. Tools to navigate healing will help someone learn to love others and themselves. Listen to today's show to better understand the healing process and learn to love and trust again. In this episode with Edy Nathan we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
What to do if you feel imprisoned by your sexual trauma
Understanding the loss of the self that occurs from trauma
Strategies to move through sexual trauma
How to build trust and learn to love yourself and others again
Healing the conversation between your mind and body
Working through feelings of self loathing
And much more!
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Nov 15, 2023 • 53min
431: Dealing With Criticism
Learn how to deal with criticism in relationships, including understanding its origins, using one response immediately, moving towards conflict resolution, communicating with a critical partner, shifting into more productive conversations, and more.

Nov 8, 2023 • 46min
430: Radiate Positivity To Improve Your Relationships
Learn how to cultivate positive relationships, the value of not saying everything you think, and the importance of expressing appreciation. Discover the power of radiating positivity and simplifying communication for better relationships. Embrace qualities like kindness, authenticity, and compassion to become 1% better in your relationships.

Nov 1, 2023 • 50min
429: How To Date Better - Manage Anxiety And Dating With Intention
Learn how to date with less anxiety, recognize chemistry versus compatibility, avoid settling, and set realistic goals for your dating life. Discover communication tips, recognize growth opportunities while dating, and the importance of therapy and sexual wellness. Explore self-reflection and clear communication, improving relationships, and recognizing red flags. The podcast also promotes their online course for relationship resources.

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Oct 27, 2023 • 44min
428: Navigating Toxic Relationships With Family, Friends And Lovers
Learn how to navigate toxic relationships with family, friends and lovers. Topics include identifying signs of narcissism, effective communication strategies, deciding whether to work on the relationship, navigating a relationship with a narcissistic parent, knowing when to leave a narcissistic relationship, and more.

Oct 18, 2023 • 48min
427: Creating A Life You Truly Desire
This podcast explores the concept of living a fulfilling and authentic life. It discusses the influence of messaging and the importance of understanding oneself. It also touches on creating a fulfilling life in a relationship and starting with experiences rather than results.

Oct 11, 2023 • 41min
426: Improving Physical And Verbal Communication
Learn how to physically and verbally communicate better with your partner, understanding turn ons and turn offs, touching your partner with intention and attention, and communicating desires in a healthy way. Plus, discover tips for improving touch and using a timer during exercises, the importance of open communication in relationships, and promoting relationship strengthening tools and strategies.

Oct 4, 2023 • 40min
425: Creating An Abundant Life
Learn how to cultivate an abundance mindset in relationships and in life, including the power of words and thoughts. Explore the concept of time elasticity and how it affects our mindset. Discover the importance of self-love and reflection for personal growth. Learn about manifesting abundance through practices like setting intentions and hypnotherapy.

Sep 27, 2023 • 36min
424: From Chaos To Calm: Regulating Your Nervous System
Learn how to regulate your nervous system and go from chaos to calm in relationships. Topics include finding your soothing touch spot, releasing shame, deactivating yourself in conflict, rewiring your thinking for more joy, understanding your feelings, and using detailed visualizations to deal with difficult emotions.