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For Love We Heal Podcast

Alex Bishop, RPC, RCT

26 episodes

6 days ago

In this episode, I follow up with Karena from Episode 24, where a profound piece of IFS work allowed her to heal her wounds of failure, disappointment, and shame, leading to a sustained ending of doubt in her relationship. Karena is now happily engaged, but has felt the impact of things moving quite quickly, which led us into a new piece of healing in which we uncovered more parts asking for attention. If you haven't listened to part 1, you can find it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1230701...

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Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health

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In this episode, I follow up with Karena from Episode 24, where a profound piece of IFS work allowed her to heal her wounds of failure, disappointment, and shame, leading to a sustained ending of doubt in her relationship. Karena is now happily engaged, but has felt the impact of things moving quite quickly, which led us into a new piece of healing in which we uncovered more parts asking for attention. If you haven't listened to part 1, you can find it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1230701...

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Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health

Episodes (20/26)

For Love We Heal Podcast

E25: Relationship OCD (ROCD), Self-Betrayal, People-Pleasing and the Internal Rebellion - Rory's Session

If you are struggling with an internal pushback against your decision to commit to your relationship, then this episode is for you. In this episode, Rory opens up about her struggles with Relationship OCD (ROCD) and how, in the past, self-betrayal and people-pleasing put her into situations that were painful. We explore the internal rebellion she faces now due to this self-betrayal, and I help her find a way to heal her past, reclaim her option for choice, and step into her power. Need help h...

1 week ago

1 hour 5 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E24: Healing Relationship Anxiety (ROCD), Disappointment, Failure & Shame with IFS Therapy - Karena's Session

Right before Karena's engagement with her soon-to-be fiancé, we do this transformational session where we explore her fears and obsessions around commitment and potentially making a mistake. Karena's honest recount of her experience with Relationship Anxiety (ROCD) and a piece of deep inner work allow us to find that her fears were rooted in feelings of being a disappointment and a failure, a sentiment that has been with her since childhood. There's so much more to this episode, and I can't w...

3 weeks ago

42 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E23: (Part 2) Working with Love Addiction, Limerence, Guilt, Shame & Disorganized Attachment using IFS Therapy & Parts Work - Akiva's Session

Akiva joins me for a follow-up session after our first one, where we talked about her persistent love addiction, limerence, guilt, shame, Disorganized Attachment, & Relationship OCD, which you can find here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1230701/episodes/18065421 In this session, we continue her work with a vulnerable inner child (exile) in which we offer the ideal parent figure she had been longing for since childhood. Need one-to-one therapy or coaching? Book a Free Discovery Call - https:...

1 month ago

55 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E22: Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents, Highly Sensitive People, Co-dependency, Relationship Anxiety & Attachment Issues with Michelle Roehab

In this episode, I speak with trauma-informed coach Michelle Roehab on the impact that narcissistic parents have, particularly on highly sensitive and highly empathic children & adults, and how that shapes we way we navigate our relationships in the present. We speak about how it erodes our sense of self, contributes to guilt, shame, and self-blame, feeling responsible for other people's feelings and well-being, and makes us question healthy, secure leaning relationships. It also contribu...

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E21: The Invisible Trauma of Parentification, Boundaries & Sacred Anger with Grace McQueeny

In this episode, Grace and I candidly discuss our personal journeys with parentification, a hidden trauma and role reversal where children take on inappropriate adult responsibilities. We share how this experience shaped our roles as the family comedian and planner, and the emotional toll it takes, leading to things like people-pleasing, anxiety, depression, self-trust issues, and various other relationship issues. We delve into the importance of recognizing these patterns for healing, the ro...

1 month ago

1 hour 21 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E20: Working through Relationship OCD (ROCD), Perfectionism, Co-dependency & Anxious Attachment with IFS Therapy- Erin's Session

In this session, Erin shares her journey of dealing with Relationship OCD (ROCD), attachment insecurities, and the challenges of seeking external validation in her relationships due to co-dependent patterns. She discusses her pattern of anxious attachment, the pursuit of unavailable partners, and the impact of these behaviors on her mental health. Through our session, Erin explores themes of self-trust, perfectionism, and her fear of making mistakes. Book a Free Discovery Call (Therapy/Coachi...

1 month ago

36 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E19: Working with Love Addiction, Limerence, Guilt, Shame & Disorganized Attachment using IFS Therapy & Parts Work - Akiva's Session

In this episode, I help Akiva unpack and do a piece of healing around her persistent love addiction, limerence, guilt, shame, Disorganized Attachment & Relationship OCD using the Internal Family Systems Therapy Model. Watch Akiva go from a shut down, dissociated state to being able to access her parts and do a piece of healing, leading her to feel a lot better at the end. Upcoming workshop "Bridging the Divide Within" https://www.rocdcourse-forloveweheal.com/sales-page-page Need one...

2 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E18: Profound Change from Avoidant Attachment to Openness with IFS Therapy - Kleo's Session & Exploring Relationship OCD (ROCD), Disorganized Attachment, Avoidant Attachment, Inner Resistance & more!

In this episode, Kleo shares her journey of navigating Relationship OCD (ROCD) and Disorganized Attachment. During our session, we worked on helping Kleo connect with her avoidant parts, something she had long resisted due to the intense overwhelm these parts often triggered. In the past, their activation would lead to spirals of anxiety, helplessness, and eventually depression. By gently reassuring these parts and creating a sense of safety, we were able to facilitate a profound moment of he...

2 months ago

50 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E17: Chronic Anxiety, ROCD, Disorganized Attachment & Abandonment Healing - Andriy's Session

In this episode, I help Andriy explore a chronic anxiety that he's been experiencing for most of his life, in addition to Relationship OCD and Disorganized Attachment. By focusing on this anxiety, Andriy was able to connect with a one and a half year old inner child that was abandoned by his mother due to her own mental health issues. Through Andriy bringing compassion and presence to this part of him, this inner child received the physical contact and loving embrace that he has been seeking ...

2 months ago

35 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E15: Relationship OCD (ROCD), Infatuation, Limerence & Disgust - Grace's Session

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Grace, who courageously shares her journey of living with and healing from Relationship OCD (ROCD). Grace captures the wild oscillation between fantasy, infatuation, and limerence and intense disgust, anxiety, and obsessive thinking, which has gotten considerably better with all the healing work she has been doing over the years. If you've ever experienced any of this or you’ve ever wondered, “Am I in the right relationship?" or "Do I really love my ...

2 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E16: Relationship OCD (ROCD) and the Shame that Fuels it - Emily's Session

In this session, Emily shares her struggles with ROCD that began in her early years. We explored themes of guilt, shame, and the fear of making mistakes, which are deeply rooted in her past experiences, including family dynamics and personal relationships. Through our conversation, we discussed how these feelings impact her current relationship and how shame is really at the root of her obsessions, compulsions, and the oscillation between "stay" and "leave." The session concluded with a hopef...

3 months ago

54 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E14: "Two Weeks in, She Became Hideous," ROCD, Disorganized Attachment - Devin's Story

In this episode, Devin discusses his experiences with Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD), which often manifests as feelings of disgust or lack of attraction towards his partners. He describes how these feelings can be sudden and intense, leading to confusion and anxiety about the relationship. Devin shares that these emotions are not necessarily reflective of the partner or the relationship itself but are symptoms of ROCD, which can distort his perception, creating a lot of anx...

3 months ago

1 hour 28 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E13: Working Through Relationship OCD, Attraction and Intelligence Themes - Molly's Session

In this conversation, Molly shares her journey with Relationship OCD (ROCD) and how it has impacted her relationships, particularly with her husband. She discusses the patterns of infatuation and fear of commitment, the role of attachment, and the challenges of vulnerability in her marriage. The conversation delves into childhood influences on her attachment style and the healing process she is undergoing, including the importance of self-compassion and embracing her authentic self. The sessi...

3 months ago

54 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E12: Fearful Avoidant Attachment, Numbness & Disconnection - Christine's Session

In this episode of the For Love We Heal podcast, Christine shares her journey with Fearful Avoidant attachment. She discusses the complexities of emotional connection, the impact of trauma, and the role of intuition and spirituality in her healing process. The conversation delves into the cycles of numbness and disconnection that arise in relationships, the importance of self-discovery through therapy, and the challenges of being neurodivergent. Christine emphasizes the significance of acknow...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E11: Harmony's Journey with Relationship OCD

In this conversation, Harmony and I discuss her personal journey with relationship OCD, exploring the impact of her past relationships, self-sacrifice, the importance of self-advocacy, and the challenges faced in her current relationship. We delve into coping strategies, particularly in the context of Harmie's skating career, and how she navigates feelings of loneliness and fear of abandonment. The discussion emphasizes the significance of understanding one's parts and the journey towards hea...

4 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E10: Navigating Cheating OCD, Guilt & Shame - Annuziata's Session

In this episode, Annuziata shares her personal journey with Relationship OCD, detailing her experiences from a young age and the impact it has had on her relationships. She discusses the feelings of guilt and self-doubt that arise, particularly in the context of her current relationship. The conversation explores the healing process, the importance of understanding one's inner child, and the role of therapy in navigating these complex emotions. In this conversation, Alex Bishop and Annunziata...

4 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E9: Healing the Shamed, Confused and Embarrassed Child - Colleen's Story

The main themes in the conversation with Colleen Herman revolve around her journey with relationship OCD (ROCD) and attachment issues. Colleen shares her experiences of anxiety and self-doubt in relationships, often feeling torn between staying in or leaving a relationship due to obsessive thoughts about making the right choice. She discusses her struggle with trusting herself and the impact of her childhood experiences, where she felt deeply sensitive and often misunderstood by her parents. ...

4 months ago

46 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

"My mind bullied me to leave my relationship" - Lekha's Story

In this episode of the For Love We Heal podcast, Alex Bishop and Chandralekha delve into the complexities of relationship OCD, attachment issues, and the impact that anxiety and shame have had on her relationships. Chandralekha shares her journey of self-discovery, revealing how her mind often bullied her into avoiding connection. The conversation explores the importance of self-compassion, the healing of childhood wounds, and the connection between emotional pain and physical health. U...

5 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

Nondual IFS, Love & Awakening with Dr. Laura Patryas

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Patryas, an IFS therapist, ordained spiritual minister, and author of Awaken to Love, for a deeply moving and wide-ranging conversation. We talk about spirituality, non-dualism, Internal Family Systems (IFS), romantic love versus unconditional love, and what it really means to “come home” to ourselves. Laura shares her concept of “duonity,” the experience of wholeness that includes both our divine essence and our very human parts. We explore how the ...

5 months ago

55 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

Befriending Dissociation with IFS Therapy - Sidney's Story

In this session, we spent the majority of the time working with one of Sidney's dissociative parts, a very common part to run into when doing work in more complex systems. I hope you enjoy!

5 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes