Dasha Savage · Psychology for Women

Welcome to “Dasha Savage · Psychology for Women” — a podcast for women who are ready to heal, grow, and create deeper connections in their lives. Hosted by Dasha Savage—psychologist, communication coach, and women's program facilitator—this podcast dives into real conversations about self-worth, emotional healing, conscious relationships, deep connection, boundaries, and meaningful communication. Whether you're navigating anxiety, disconnection, people-pleasing, or the desire for more authentic love, these episodes offer insight, support, and practical tools rooted in psychology and self-awareness. Expect honest reflections, trauma-informed guidance, and empowering episodes that help you build strong relationships, speak your truth, and feel deeply connected to yourself and others. 🎙 New episodes weekly. Let's talk here: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dasha.savage/ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@dashasavage Join the newsletter → Coming soon

16 – My Boyfriend Cheated With My Cousin. I Can't Trust Men Anymore 09/01/2025

16 – My Boyfriend Cheated With My Cousin. I Can't Trust Men Anymore This is a new series on my podcast: Your questions, my answers :) Feel free to send your questions to my email – Today we talk about Jillian's story of her relationships. *** Follow for more episodes on relationship dynamics, healing the father wound, and learning to live from self-worth, not survival. Come say hi on Instagram: My YT – Whatsapp channel – Threads – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/37644575

15 – Letters to Dads. Letter 4 08/25/2025

15 – Letters to Dads. Letter 4 This is the last letter in our little series about fathers. Maybe this will inspire you to write yours. *** Follow for more episodes on relationship dynamics, healing the father wound, and learning to live from self-worth, not survival. Come say hi on Instagram: My YT – Whatsapp channel – Threads – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/37644520

14 – Letters to Dads. Letter 3 08/18/2025

14 – Letters to Dads. Letter 3 Here I am sharing real letters from real people. They wrote those as a part of therapeutical exercise. Maybe this will inspire you to write yours. *** Follow for more episodes on relationship dynamics, healing the father wound, and learning to live from self-worth, not survival. Come say hi on Instagram: My YT – Whatsapp channel – Threads – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/37644365

13 – Letters to Dads. Letter 2 08/11/2025

13 – Letters to Dads. Letter 2 Here I am sharing real letters from real people. They wrote those as a part of therapeutical exercise. Maybe this will inspire you to write yours. *** Follow for more episodes on relationship dynamics, healing the father wound, and learning to live from self-worth, not survival. Come say hi on Instagram: My YT – Whatsapp channel – Threads – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/37644355

12 – Letters to Dads. Letter 1 08/04/2025

12 – Letters to Dads. Letter 1 Last week, we started talking about father figures in our lives. Here I am sharing real letters from real people. They wrote those as a part of therapeutical exercise. Maybe this will inspire you to write yours. *** Follow for more episodes on relationship dynamics, healing the father wound, and learning to live from self-worth, not survival. Come say hi on Instagram: My YT – Whatsapp channel – Threads – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/37644330

11 – Daddy issues? 07/28/2025

11 – Daddy issues? In this episode, we explore the deep and often unnoticed impact the father figure has on our inner development and the choices we make later in life. Even when a father was physically present but emotionally distant or cold, the imprint of that relationship can remain hidden until adulthood. We look at how early experiences with a father shape our self-esteem, sense of safety, and ability to form close relationships. Why do so many women choose partners whose behavior unconsciously mirrors familiar traits of their fathers, even when those choices bring pain? Why do men who grew up with absent or critical fathers often struggle with self-doubt and seek validation through achievement? We’ll talk about how to begin recognizing the influence of the father figure, how to stop living within old patterns, and how to build a new inner foundation. This conversation is for anyone who wants to better understand their inner world and create healthier relationships *** Follow for more episodes on relationship dynamics, healing the father wound, and learning to live from self-worth, not survival. Come say hi on Instagram: My YT – Whatsapp channel – Threads – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/37527300

10 – Before You Burn Out Completely 07/14/2025

10 – Before You Burn Out Completely What does it actually mean to feel resourced, and how do we find our way back when we’ve drifted far from that place? In today’s gentle and personal episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite concepts from Russian: “being in your resource.” It’s that grounded, steady inner state that helps you meet life’s chaos without being consumed by it. We’ll explore the two kinds of resource: Global resource: the big-picture safety nets that hold you Local resource: the small, daily rituals that either drain or restore you I’ll also walk you through a simple mindfulness practice I call “The Alien Technique”, a surprisingly tender way to reconnect with your needs in the middle of your real, messy life. So if you’ve been running on empty… this one’s for you:) *** Follow for more episodes on relationship dynamics, healing the father wound, and learning to live from self-worth, not survival. Come say hi on Instagram: My YT – Whatsapp channel – Threads – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/37403750

9 – Why Am I So Tired All the Time? 05/23/2025

9 – Why Am I So Tired All the Time? We talk a lot about “being in your resource”, but what does that actually mean? And why is it that sometimes, even after sleep, rest, or a weekend away, you still feel… empty? In this episode, I explore the deeper meaning of internal resource: not just self-care routines, but your actual capacity to show up in life with presence, joy, and energy. We’ll talk about: - why your ambitions and your energy levels might be at war with each other - how to recognize the subtle signs that your inner tank is running low - why what we call “rest” often isn’t rest at all - and how to begin rebuilding your sense of self from the inside out Make a cup of tea and let’s talk ;) Send this episode to someone who needs to hear it. Follow for more episodes on relationship dynamics, healing the father wound, and learning to live from self-worth, not survival. Come say hi on Instagram: My YT – Whatsapp channel – Threads – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/36684585

8 – I'm 40. Is my life over? 05/07/2025

8 – I'm 40. Is my life over? In this episode, we’re talking about something most of us quietly wrestle with: life transitions. Why do our 30s, 40s, 50s feel like turning points no one prepared us for? We’ll talk about: What age-related crises really are (spoiler: they’re not a tragedy) Why your 30s are full of questions, and your 40s might be the most powerful decade yet The crisis of results at 50 (and how to reinvent yourself) Why ignoring change leads to burnout, anxiety, and feeling stuck What to do when you feel like you’re too late This is a gentle but honest invitation to stop holding your breath, stop clinging to the past, and start moving toward the version of you that’s ready. Because change isn’t the enemy but staying stuck is. Send this episode to someone who needs to hear it. Follow for more episodes on relationship dynamics, healing the father wound, and learning to live from self-worth, not survival. Come say hi on Instagram: My YT – Threads – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/36472870

7 – Why All Your Relationships Fail? 05/02/2025

7 – Why All Your Relationships Fail? Some women carry a quiet, lifelong tension in relationships, not because they don’t want closeness, but because somewhere deep inside they learned that love isn’t safe. In this episode, I talk about the Enchanted Princess, a pattern that often forms in childhood when a girl experiences emotional rejection, disconnection, or a lack of consistent support, especially from her father. As adults, women with this script often find themselves entering relationships where they feel invisible, emotionally muted, or constantly on edge. They may expect abandonment even when nothing suggests it, or they might unconsciously provoke rejection to confirm what they already believe about themselves, that they’re too much, or not enough. Send this to someone who needs to hear it. Follow for more episodes on relationship dynamics, healing the father wound, and learning to live from self-worth, not survival. Come say hi on Instagram: My YT – Threads – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/36405040

6 – Why You Always Fall for Broken Men 04/23/2025

6 – Why You Always Fall for Broken Men In this episode, we explore the “Heroic Woman” relationship pattern—one where love is earned through struggle, sacrifice, and saving others. Behind her strength, resilience, and endless capacity to hold others together, there’s often a childhood marked by emotional distance from a father figure. We talk about the origins of this script, how it plays out in adult relationships with unavailable or troubled partners, and why peaceful, healthy love can feel unfamiliar or even boring. You’ll learn: - Why strong, capable women often feel drawn to partners who need saving - How this dynamic connects to early emotional experiences with a distant or unavailable father - The psychological cost of always being the rescuer - What healing looks like when a woman finally starts choosing herself This episode is for every woman who’s ever asked: “Why do I always have to be the strong one?” and “What would it look like to live for me, not just for others?” *** Follow for more episodes on relationship dynamics, healing the father wound, and learning to live from self-worth, not survival. Come say hi on Instagram: My YT – Threads – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/36272910

5 – Why Being “Good” Doesn’t Bring Love: The Cinderella Relationship Scenario 04/20/2025

5 – Why Being “Good” Doesn’t Bring Love: The Cinderella Relationship Scenario This is for you if you’ve ever found yourself overgiving in relationships, afraid to set boundaries, or quietly hoping someone will finally see your worth. We talk about: Why the “good girl” role forms in childhood How emotional disconnection from the father shapes this dynamic What it looks like in adult relationships (spoiler: it often involves emotional limbo and self-blame) The key steps to healing: building your own inner compass, saying no, and choosing what’s good for you You’ll learn how to move from Cinderella to sovereign woman — someone who no longer waits to be chosen, but chooses herself. This episode is gentle, personal, and deeply validating. Come as you are — especially if you’re tired of earning love. Listen now and share it with a friend who always tries to be “the good one.” Follow for more episodes on relationship dynamics, healing the father wound, and learning to live from self-worth, not survival. Come say hi on Instagram: My YT – Threads – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/36235170

4 – Women’s Relationship Scenarios: The Sleeping Beauty Trap 04/16/2025

4 – Women’s Relationship Scenarios: The Sleeping Beauty Trap Why do some women find themselves stuck in the same relationship patterns—over and over again? In this episode, we talk about the hidden “scripts” many of us carry into adulthood—scripts that were often written in childhood, shaped by our early bonds with our parents and the way we witnessed love, conflict, and connection unfold around us. We’ll explore both constructive and destructive relationship scenarios—what they look like, how they feel, and what kind of beliefs tend to drive them. You’ll learn what happens when a woman enters a relationship with clarity, self-worth, and emotional maturity… versus when she’s unconsciously repeating old patterns that keep her disconnected, unfulfilled, or searching for someone to “complete” her. The first scenario we unpack is the Sleeping Beauty—a dynamic often rooted in a deep emotional fusion with the father figure, where a woman may struggle to see men clearly and relate to them as real, flawed, equal human beings. If you’ve ever felt like your love life is stuck on repeat—or if you’re simply curious about the emotional blueprints women carry into relationships—this episode is for you. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if this resonates. 📸 Come say hi on Instagram: /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/36198390

3 – Why We Keep Choosing the Wrong Person 04/08/2025

3 – Why We Keep Choosing the Wrong Person Why do we keep ending up in the same painful relationship patterns, no matter how different the partner seems? In this episode, we explore the unconscious dynamics that pull us toward familiar emotional experiences, often rooted in our childhood. You’ll learn how to recognize the patterns you’re repeating, understand where they come from, and begin the process of breaking free. Let's stay in touch – /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/36060170

2 – Who are you? Hero, Rebel, Lost Child, Mascot? Find out now! 04/08/2025

2 – Who are you? Hero, Rebel, Lost Child, Mascot? Find out now! In this episode, we’re exploring the four roles we often adopt in dysfunctional families — the Hero, the Scapegoat (Rebel), the Lost Child (Invisible One), and the Mascot (Jester) — and how these survival strategies shape who we become as adults. You’ll learn how each role affects your: • Romantic relationships • Career choices • Relationship with money • Sense of self-worth I also share how to recognize your own role, why it’s not your fault, and what healing can look like — whether that means softening the role, outgrowing it, or learning to reclaim the parts of yourself that were never allowed to fully exist. Even if you don’t think you grew up in a dysfunctional family, you might be surprised by how much of this resonates. This episode is for anyone ready to understand themselves better and take the first step toward deeper healing and emotional freedom. Here’s a list of the books I promised in this episode: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn Surviving the Toxic Family: Taking Yourself Out of the Equation and Taking Your Life Back from Your Dysfunctional Family by Marina Williams Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma by Dr. Mariel Buqué Reparenting Your Wounded Inner Child: Explore Childhood and Intergenerational Trauma to Break Destructive Patterns, Build Emotional Strength, and Achieve Personal Growth with 7 Empowering Steps by Leigh W. Carr 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if this resonates. 📩 Join my email list for free resources and updates 📸 Come say hi on Instagram: 📺 Watch more insights on YouTube: coming soon /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/36047630

1 – Emotional Maturity Check: What Stage Are You In? 04/06/2025

1 – Emotional Maturity Check: What Stage Are You In? Are you tired of feeling emotionally stuck or reactive in your relationships? In this episode of The Dasha Savage Podcast, we break down the three stages ofemotional adulthoodand how understanding them can lead to real emotional healing and self-awareness. You’ll learn: • Why so many people stay stuck in emotional childhood and how it shows up in everyday life. • What happens during the rebel stage—the phase where many relationships break down or evolve. • How to step into emotional adulthood, where real growth, deeper intimacy, and personal empowerment begin. If you’re on a journey of self-development, working on your emotional intelligence, or healing past patterns, this episode will give you a clear framework to understand where you are—and where you’re headed. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if this resonates. 📩 Join my email list for free resources and updates. 📸 Come say hi on Instagram: 📺 Watch more insights on YouTube: coming soon. /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/35931230

Start Here – Is this podcast for you or not? 04/06/2025

Start Here – Is this podcast for you or not? Welcome to the very first episode of Dasha Savage · Psychology for Women — a space for deep conversations about self-worth, emotional healing, self-growth, and deep healthy relationships. I'm Dasha Savage, a psychologist and women’s program facilitator. In this podcast, I’ll be exploring topics like trauma healing, communication in relationships, emotional resilience, identity, self-love, boundaries, and navigating life as a modern woman. Before we dive into all of that, I want to start with something foundational: my personal life rules. These are the principles that shape how I live, work, and support my clients. In this episode, I’ll share: Why I take full responsibility for my life (and how that changed everything) My journey from a low-income job to building a life I love What I’ve learned about connection, vulnerability, and true love Why self-acceptance — flaws and all — is where the real work begins This episode is here to help you decide: Are we on the same page? Is this the space for you? If you’re ready to grow, reflect, and build a more meaningful life — you’re in the right place. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if this resonates. 📩 Join my email list for free resources and updates 📸 Come say hi on Instagram: 📺 Watch more insights on YouTube: coming soon #selfworth #emotionalhealing #psychologyforwomen #relationshipadvice #selfgrowthjourney #healingfromtrauma #womensupportingwomen #innerwork #podcastforwomen #DashaSavage /episode/index/show/2461ab83-a54d-4223-ac26-727f00a217bb/id/35921390

Dasha Savage · Psychology for Women

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