by garadsteinfeld | Aug 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Codependency is a term thrown around, often misused, to describe someone who is “always in a relationship” or “can’t be alone”. This may be a symptom of codependency but it really misses the mark.What does codependency really mean?Pia Mellody describes codependency as...
by garadsteinfeld | Jun 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you have ever obsessed over a partner or felt like the world was ending when you had a break up (also known as the withdrawal process), keep reading…Our culture reinforces the idea of women needing to be saved by men. Think of Disney.. Ariel from the Little Mermaid...
by garadsteinfeld | Jun 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Shame in and of itself is not “bad”. It’s “toxic shame” that wreaks havoc on our souls, our self-esteem, our relationships, and our behaviors. Healthy shame reminds us of our shared humanity, of our humanness, that we are perfectly...
by garadsteinfeld | Jun 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
The abandonment wound shows up as a deep thirst for connection and a deep fear that we will be left.What comes to mind when you imagine abandonment?I used to think abandonment was being left on a doorstep by your parents never to be seen again or having one parent...
by garadsteinfeld | Jun 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
The science of sex, love, attraction, and obsessionI am a huge fan of this video! The information can help us understand ourselves better, how we show up in relationships and can be used to be intentional about building genuine long lasting love, rather than lust or...