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The Relationship Circle

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2 months ago

In this final episode of season three, I’m reflecting on the biggest dating shifts we’ve witnessed in 2025 - and what they’re revealing about where we’re headed when it comes to love, connection, and self-worth. From the rise of boundaries and values-based dating to the growing role of AI, dating burnout, and the return of in-person connection, this conversation is a deep breath for anyone feeling overwhelmed or disillusioned. We’re not just swiping anymore - we’re slowing down, getting clear...

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In this final episode of season three, I’m reflecting on the biggest dating shifts we’ve witnessed in 2025 - and what they’re revealing about where we’re headed when it comes to love, connection, and self-worth. From the rise of boundaries and values-based dating to the growing role of AI, dating burnout, and the return of in-person connection, this conversation is a deep breath for anyone feeling overwhelmed or disillusioned. We’re not just swiping anymore - we’re slowing down, getting clear...

Show more...

Personal Journals,

Society & Culture,

Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health

Episodes (20/66)

The Relationship Circle

The Season Finale: What 2025 Is Teaching Us About Love, Boundaries, and Burnout

In this final episode of season three, I’m reflecting on the biggest dating shifts we’ve witnessed in 2025 - and what they’re revealing about where we’re headed when it comes to love, connection, and self-worth. From the rise of boundaries and values-based dating to the growing role of AI, dating burnout, and the return of in-person connection, this conversation is a deep breath for anyone feeling overwhelmed or disillusioned. We’re not just swiping anymore - we’re slowing down, getting clear...

3 months ago

14 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Boundaries or Buzzwords? Rethinking ‘Therapy Talk’ in Relationships

Have you ever caught yourself labeling someone a narcissist after one bad date? Or said you were “setting a boundary” when really, you were just avoiding an uncomfortable conversation? In today’s episode, we dive into the rise of therapy speak in modern dating - and what might be getting lost in translation. From gaslighting to attachment styles, these terms can help us understand ourselves… but they can also become walls that keep us from real connection. Let's explore how the language of he...

4 months ago

7 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Assume Less, Love More: Breaking the Pattern

If you’ve ever spiraled into anxiety over something your partner might be thinking… or held back from speaking your truth because you were “pretty sure” how they'd react - this episode is for you. Today we explore how assumptions quietly sabotage our relationships. These stories we tell ourselves - often shaped by past wounds and incomplete information - create distance, tension, and miscommunication where there could be connection. Through real-life examples from my clients, I share how assu...

4 months ago

12 minutes

The Relationship Circle

The Pressure to Perform: Why Women Struggle to Just Be

If you’ve ever felt like your worth is tied to how much you get done, how well you perform, or how "together" you appear - this episode is for you. In today’s episode I open up about a recent realization during a season of stillness - brought on by literally losing my voice. What began as physical silence became a deep invitation to examine the pressure I (and so many women) carry to prove their value through constant doing. Let's run through how cultural conditioning, perfectionism, and peop...

4 months ago

9 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Feeling Alone While Everyone Else Seems Connected? You're Not Broken

If weekends feel heavier, lonelier, or just plain harder - this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about the kind of loneliness that creeps in when everyone else seems connected, partnered, or surrounded by people... and you’re not. Let's explore why this feeling often peaks on weekends, and how that quiet space can amplify emotions we usually push aside. But here’s the truth: feeling alone doesn’t mean you’re broken. This episode is your invitation to stop judging yourself for feeling ...

4 months ago

12 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Swipe Culture & Safety: The Hidden Message Behind That Height Filter

If you’ve ever found yourself swiping left over something as simple as height, this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into Tinder’s new height filter - but more importantly, what our dating preferences really say about us. Is it just a preference, or is it a way to avoid vulnerability, risk, or disappointment? Let's unpack how physical “requirements” like height can sometimes mask deeper needs for safety, control, and certainty. It's time to reflect on your own filters - both on and off...

5 months ago

10 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Attachment, Polarity & the Real You: A Conversation with Jack Bohannan

Have you ever wondered why certain dating dynamics feel so familiar, or so frustrating? Why you keep attracting the same kinds of partners, or why true connection still feels out of reach even when you're doing all the “right” things? In today's episode, I'm joined by relationship coach Jack Bohannan for a deep dive into the inner workings of attraction, attachment, and authenticity. Jack brings a powerful lens to modern relationships, blending his expertise in attachment theory, gender polar...

5 months ago

49 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Dating Fatigue is Real: Why You're Tired - and What to Do About It

If dating has started to feel more draining than exciting, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re unpacking the very real (and very common) experience of dating fatigue - what causes it, how it shows up, and what you can do to move through it with more clarity and self-compassion. From the addictive nature of dating apps to the pressure to “keep trying” without a real plan, dating can quickly become overwhelming. Today I share real client stories and practical steps for taking a mindful pau...

5 months ago

10 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Breaking the Cycle: From Toxic Dating to Self-Love with Phoebe Rogers

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the same painful dating patterns, emotionally unavailable partners, one-sided connections, chasing love while abandoning yourself - you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not broken. On today's episode, I'm joined by clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and author Phoebe Rogers, who is a returning guest, to talk about her new book: When Will it Happen for Me? A shame-free guide to finding love on your own timeline. Phoebe shares her own stor...

5 months ago

42 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Dating While Healing: Why Waiting for "Perfect" Will Hold You Back

Do you really need to be fully healed before dating again? Or is that belief actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth that you have to be perfectly healed to start a new relationship. Healing is a lifelong journey, and the truth is, some of the most powerful growth happens inside relationships - not outside of them. Let’s shift the pressure from being “ready enough” to being intentional and self-aware. On this episode we explore Why waiting to be fully healed ...

6 months ago

8 minutes

The Relationship Circle

How Self-Sabotage & Fear of Conflict Sabotage Your Relationships With Davina Hehn

Welcome back, in this episode I sit down with Davina Hehn, a former therapist turned mental health coach, to explore the recurring patterns that often disrupt our relationships. From self-sabotage to the fear of conflict and emotional unavailability, we deep-dive into how these behaviors show up in both personal and romantic connections. Davina opens up about her own journey with her husband, sharing how their relationship transformed through emotional work and sobriety. This week, we explore...

6 months ago

55 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Why Your Last Breakup Might Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You

Breakups hurt, but what if they’re also one of the most powerful portals to self-discovery and growth? This week, we explore your breakup through a new lens: not as a failure, but as an opportunity. Let's unpack the hidden wisdom that heartbreak can reveal about your boundaries, your needs, and the relationship patterns you may be ready to break. Rather than rushing into the next thing, consider slowing down, journaling, and reflecting on what your past relationships have been trying to teach...

6 months ago

10 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Avoidant? Anxious? The Truth About Your Attachment Style & Why It’s Not Your Fault with Flora Ong

Ever wondered why you keep reacting the way you do in relationships—even when you know it’s not helping? In this episode, I’m joined by Flora Ong, certified life coach and integrated attachment specialist, to explore how our early attachment patterns silently shape our adult relationships—and how to finally break free from the ones that no longer serve us. Flora opens up about her own post-divorce healing journey, and we unpack the deep, subconscious forces that fuel self-sabotage, emotional ...

6 months ago

37 minutes

The Relationship Circle

The Dopamine Trap: Why Toxic Relationships Feel So Addictive

Why You Keep Falling for Emotionally Unavailable People (Even When You Know Better) Ever find yourself falling again for someone who can’t seem to meet you emotionally—no matter how badly you want it to work? Today we're diving headfirst into one of the most common patterns I see in my clients: attracting emotionally unavailable partners. We’re unpacking the deeper why behind these frustrating relationship loops—and spoiler alert: it’s not about you being “too much” or “not enough.” Inside th...

7 months ago

11 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Australias Most Sought After Dating Coach Goes Under cover To Find Out What Women Truly Need with Mark Rosenfeld

Ever wondered what really goes on in the mind of a man when he’s swiping through dating apps? Now imagine if that man decided to go undercover as a woman for nearly a year—just to find out what women truly need in today’s dating world. 👀 In this episode I’m joined by Mark Rosenfeld, one of Australia’s most sought-after dating and relationship coaches, for a conversation that’s equal parts eye-opening and empowering. Mark spent 350 days dating online as a woman—yep, you read that right—and wha...

7 months ago

44 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Showing Up The Way You THINK People Want To See You, Is Sabotaging Your Authenticity

Hands up if you’ve ever caught yourself twisting into a version of you that you think someone will like more... 🙋‍♀️ A real talk—dating can feel like a performance sometimes. You meet someone you really like, and suddenly you're showing up as the shinier, filtered version of yourself. You’re polite, you’re easygoing, you’re agreeable... and before you know it, you’ve gone a few dates in and think: “Wait—do they even know the real me?” I’ve been there. I’ve watched clients go through it...

7 months ago

12 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Stop Wasting Your Time— How to Date Intentionally & Find Your Person with Lauren Fondriest

Buckle up, everyone! This episode of The Relationship Circle Podcast is one you DO NOT want to miss. Today I’ve got something extra special for you. I’m bringing on the brilliant Lauren Fondriest, a women's dating coach who’s flipping the dating script and helping women find real, lasting love—without all the games and frustration. And here’s the kicker—Lauren’s been exactly where so many of you are right now. She spent six years stuck in the endless dating loop—swiping, going on countless da...

7 months ago

33 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Feeling Triggered? What Your Triggers Are Really Telling You & How To Heal Them

Welcome back to The Relationship Circle. Today, we're tackling something that most of us avoid—our triggers. Not because we’re lazy or not doing the work, but because it’s confronting, uncomfortable, and messy. But guess what? Those triggers you try to ignore? They’re actually the most powerful tools for your growth. In this episode, I’m breaking down: How to recognize when you’re being triggered: What physical sensations, thoughts, and emotions show up when you’re triggered.How to trace it b...

8 months ago

14 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Romance Scams Uncovered: How to Spot the Red Flags Before It’s Too Late with Kylee Dennis

In today’s episode, I sit down with the incredible Kylie Dennis, a private investigator on a mission to protect people from the heartbreak and financial devastation of romance scams. This conversation is one you won’t want to miss—Kylie shares how a scam targeting her own mother set her on the path to this powerful work. We talk about the tactics scammers use, why even the smartest people fall for them, and the emotional manipulation that goes beyond money. Kylie offers real-world examples, t...

8 months ago

38 minutes

The Relationship Circle

Why Situationships Are So Addictive—And How to Finally Break Free

Hey everyone! In this episode of The Relationship Circle, I'm diving into a topic that so many of my clients struggle with—situationships. If you’ve ever been stuck in that in-between space where you’re not really single, but you’re not in a committed relationship either, you know exactly how confusing and emotionally draining it can be. I break down why situationships are so addictive—the emotional highs and lows, the fear of abandonment, and that frustrating push-pull dynamic that makes it ...

8 months ago

12 minutes