Turning Pain Into Power - How to Rise from Life's Hardest Moments
The Real Relationships Podcast
Release Date: 03/08/2025
How to Get Closer Without Taking Your Clothes Off
The Real Relationships Podcast
Most people think intimacy = sex. But real intimacy goes way deeper than what happens in the bedroom. In this episode with , we unpack: ✨ Why intimacy isn’t just physical ✨ The small everyday things that bring people closer (or push them apart) ✨ How intimacy shifts as we change over time ✨ Why sharing the 'unimportant stuff' can actually be the most important ✨ What true intimacy really requires - and why so many of us avoid it If you’ve ever felt like something was missing in your relationship - even when everything looked fine on the surface, this conversation...
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The Hidden Addiction: Co-Dependency Explained
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Why do some relationships feel addictive - even when they’re unhealthy? Ever wondered why you feel anxious when someone pulls away? Or why you overthink every word? Or why you give too much of yourself? Many people think co-dependency means being clingy, but it’s far more subtle and far more common than they realise. In this episode, and I break down: The hidden signs most people miss The unseen forces that shape your choices How to stop confusing co-dependency with love Because once you can recognise the pattern, you can change it. And that’s when everything shifts... Join us to find...
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Do You Hate the One You Love? The Truth About Long-Term Relationships No One Talks About.
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Do you hate the one you love? It’s a bold question… and also the title of my guest’s latest book. But this conversation really goes beyond the headline. At 85 years old, (who neither looks, sounds nor acts her age) shares what she’s seen in decades of working with couples. We talk about what ‘hate’ really means in the context of love, why you might resent someone you still deeply care about and how marriage isn’t always built on the reasons we think it is 😬 There’s no fluff here - just honest stories, sharp insights and a few uncomfortable truths about...
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Do You Hate the One You Love? The Truth About Long-Term Relationships No One Talks About.
The Real Relationships Podcast
Do you hate the one you love? It’s a bold question… and also the title of my guest’s latest book. But this conversation really goes beyond the headline. At 85 years old, psychotherapist Joan Childs (who neither looks, sounds nor acts her age) shares what she’s seen in decades of working with couples. We talk about what ‘hate’ really means in the context of love, why you might resent someone you still deeply care about and how marriage isn’t always built on the reasons we think it is 😬 There’s no fluff here - just honest stories, sharp insights and a few...
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The Hidden Reason You Keep Ending Up with the Wrong People
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Have you ever wondered why some people keep ending up with the same kind of person – emotionally unavailable or avoidant, inconsistent, not on your level or just a weirdo? Maybe you’re stuck in that pattern? In this episode with , we explore the hidden emotional patterns that drive your dating choices (even when you know someone isn’t right for you...). We cover: 💡Why logic isn’t enough to stop self-sabotage 🧠The neuroscience behind repeated relationship patterns 💥What’s really happening when you feel a “spark” 🌟How to start choosing differently - without going...
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The Brutal Truth About Moving On After a Breakup
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When heartbreak hits, it’s tempting to point the finger and most people will blame, bury their head in the sand or try to move on too quickly. True healing however starts with self-awareness and radical honesty. In this episode, I speak with , who opens up about her own breakup journey and how she moved from pain and confusion to taking ownership and creating real change. We talk about: 💔 What keeps people stuck 🧠 Why healing is a proactive process 🔁 How to break the cycle of repeating the same relationship patterns ❤️ And the surprising things that actually help you move...
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The Brutal Truth About Moving On After a Breakup
The Real Relationships Podcast
When heartbreak hits, it’s tempting to point the finger and most people will blame, bury their head in the sand or try to move on too quickly. True healing however starts with self-awareness and radical honesty. In this episode, I speak with , who opens up about her own breakup journey and how she moved from pain and confusion to taking ownership and creating real change. We talk about: 💔 What keeps people stuck 🧠 Why healing is a proactive process 🔁 How to break the cycle of repeating the same relationship patterns ❤️ And the surprising things that actually help you move...
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Supporting a Dying Parent - The Emotional Toll No One Prepares You For
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What really happens when you become the caregiver for a dying parent? It's a role so many of us have to take on at some point and yet, it's not always spoken about honestly. In this episode with , we talk about the emotional, relational and psychological impact of end-of-life care, as well as the unexpected emotions and reactions we can all encounter. From the slow unravelling of roles and becoming the parent, to the hidden weight that has to be carried, the guilt and the grief that often begins before they're gone, this is a raw and necessary conversation. If you're navigating this...
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Supporting a Dying Parent - The Emotional Toll No One Prepares You For
The Real Relationships Podcast
What really happens when you become the caregiver for a dying parent? It's a role so many of us have to take on at some point and yet, it's rarely spoken about. In this episode with , we talk about the emotional, relational and psychological impact of end-of-life care, as well as the unexpected emotions and reactions we can all encounter. From the slow unravelling of roles and becoming the parent to the hidden weight that has to be carried, the guilt and the grief that often begins before they're gone, this is a raw and necessary conversation. If you're navigating this difficult chapter...
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Rebuilding After Divorce - Do Men Navigate The Split Differently?
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Divorce marks the end of an era and whilst we all go through heartbreak, grief and major life changes differently, it appears there may be variations depending on genders too. In this episode with , we explore how men process divorce. Do they suppress their feelings more? Is it harder for them to seek support? How does the loss of a relationship affect them at the core, their identity, their confidence? And why do so many men seem to jump into another relationship so quickly? We'll break down the common struggles men face, from navigating loneliness to redefining themselves outside of...
info_outlineLife's toughest moments don't define you - how you rise from them does.
In this podcast episode, Evelyne Brink shares her story and explains to me how she faced adversity. We can all learn to become more resilient, so we dive into the mindset shifts and strategies that turn pain into power.
Whether you're healing from heartbreak, navigating loss or overcoming setbacks, this conversation will help you build resilience and take back control.
Pain can break you or build you - the choice is yours. Listen now and start reclaiming your power...