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| What to do with ROCD breakup urges | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:34:50 | |
Hey! In this episode I shared my story with breakup urges in my relationship with my now-husband and partner for 14 years. Boy do I know the panic of the thought "BREAK UP!" I also shared how I stopped experiencing these altogether, and how you can work with me in 2026.
Join me for the entire year in UNWAVERING: End the drama in your relationships You'll get:
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| Relationship Anxiety is Victim Consciousness | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:37:01 | |
Hot take: relationship anxiety is the fear of being "stuck" or powerless. There's no shame in falling into the trap of thinking we'll be victims to the circumstances in our lives— but once you see it... you don't have to choose it. You can choose to stay empowered no matter what your decision is. Listen in. Links: Join me for the entire year in UNWAVERING: End the drama in your relationships You'll get:
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| "Settling": The word that destroys great relationships Revisit | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:36:10 | |
Every worry you're "settling" if you stay with your partner? You're not alone: this thought process isn't your fault and it has good reason for being there-- but there are a ton of ways it isn't helpful when looking at relationships, especially for someone that struggles with relationship OCD. In this episode, we will debunk the myth of "settling" and empower you with some better language to use about your relationship so that you can enjoy what's wonderful right in front of you! Email List - Stay in touch I'm going on maternity leave in January! I'll be in touch via email for a while. Please subscribe! As thanks, I'll send you my free relationship anxiety meditation to help you snap out of ruminating. Get that here.
Both Feet In - Get help at your own pace Get my signature program to help you pull your other foot out the door in your relationship, open your heart, and make a decision you feel proud of either way — all in your own time. PDFs, audio/video recordings, and support from other students. Get that here.
Patreon - Join my community Lastly, if you love my work, please consider sponsoring me on Patreon! I appreciate it so much. I offer discounts, some exclusive content, and a monthly community support call on Zoom where you can ask me anything, for $5-9/month, cancel anytime. Become a patron here.
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| 18. Maintaining a sexual connection when your partner is depressed with Luci Lampe | 15 Mar 2021 | 01:00:34 | |
If your partner is going through a dark phase and isn't able to be your rock, it's challenging to maintain an erotic connection or spark. If you're in the thick of this, there's hope-- and you're going to want to listen to this raw deep dive with my dear friend Luci Lampe.
Luci Lampe is a mom of 4, sexual empowerment & mindset coach, award-winning singer and songwriter, commercial actress, lifestyle & fitness model, 3X author, and entrepreneur. Her writing has been featured on the Huffington Post, Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, CBS, and Fox.
After a 6+ year hiatus from the music industry, birthing two more little humans, overcoming an autoimmune disorder, and surviving hell as a family through her husband's 2-year disability and depression, Luci returns with a bold, unapologetic message of freedom and courage. | |||
| 17. Are you setting a boundary or are you manipulating? with Mollie Birney | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:44:52 | |
This is a juicy one and very humbling. In this episode, I chat with my friend Mollie Birney, a clinical life coach, about the difference between autonomy-respecting boundaries and manipulative boundaries, how to know if you're showing up with an agenda in your boundary-setting, and what to do instead to create a culture of autonomy and safety in your relationship.
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| 16. The Paradox of Cuteness in Relationships | 01 Mar 2021 | 00:31:28 | |
Have you ever been disgusted by your partner being cute with you? This episode might not be for everyone -- but if you and your partner adore cute things and sometimes you start wishing things got more "intellectual" or "adult-like", I've put a lot of thought into this topic to give you some perspective on why this might be the case and what you can focus on to shift things to a deeper place in your relationship.
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| 15. Why Your Partner Can't Meet All (or Even Most) of Your Needs | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:41:27 | |
This one comes deep from personal, local, and recent experience from my heart. When we are feeling starved in multiple aspects of our lives, it's common to look to our partners to fill in the gaps. In this episode, I make a point to help you identify why you might be projecting your emotional hunger into your relationship, what to do instead, and also a special tip at the end on requesting your needs to be met. | |||
| 14: When Your Partner has a Low Vibe and is Bringing You Down | 18 Jan 2021 | 00:37:40 | |
When your partner is operating at what we might call a "low vibe," it's only natural our attraction will wane for the time being. We might take the lack of attraction we feel in that circumstance at face value and panic about whether we're in the right relationship! In this episode, I jump on TikTok Live (@anxiouslovecoach) to share where to re-route your attention and how to restore feelings after re-connecting with yourself first. | |||
| 13. "Settling": The word that destroys great relationships | 04 Jan 2021 | 00:39:27 | |
Every worry you're "settling" if you stay with your partner? You're not alone: this thought process isn't your fault and it has good reason for being there-- but there are a ton of ways it isn't helpful when looking at relationships, especially for someone that struggles with relationship OCD. In this episode, we will debunk the myth of "settling" and empower you with some better language to use about your relationship so that you can enjoy what's wonderful right in front of you! | |||
| 12: The Best Gift to Give Your Relationship Anxiety this Season | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:43:05 | |
There is one thing that so many people with relationship anxiety struggle to give themselves... and in this episode, I cover exactly that while hopping live in my exclusive Facebook group, The Anxious Love Coach Collective -- link to join in the show notes. HAPPY HOLIDAYS, and I hope this podcast has been helpful for you. If you'd like to apply to work with me 1:1 or join my group mentorship program, you can apply via the link below. Anxious Love Coach Collective FB group Apply to work 1:1 or join my group mentorship HEREFollow me on Instagram and TikTok @anxiouslovecoach | |||
| 11: Why Relationship Anxiety Can Spike During the Holidays | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:41:15 | |
I tried to break up multiple times with both my long-term partners of whom I experienced ROCD with -- and a hard majority of those "pull-aways" happened around the holidays. Back then the timing seemed so random, but I see today something much deeper was going on and that this emotional inner turmoil was actually a pattern in hindsight. In this episode, I share how the holidays can exacerbate relationship anxiety and what you can do about it.
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| 10. The Truth about Independence with Mollie Birney, MA | 16 Nov 2020 | 00:49:30 | |
A common theme with relationship anxiety is the fierce struggle for reconciliation between wanting to be independent and dependent. Tune in with my friend Mollie Birney, a clinical coach with an eye for mental health, as we dive into the truth about peoples' relationships to independence and how it can be a trauma response that blocks us from experiencing intimacy and connection. | |||
| 9. How to Stop Being Controlling With Your Partner | 02 Nov 2020 | 00:39:13 | |
You're not attracted to a partner you control — and controlling behavior is a common way to avoid feeling "out of control." However, it's a huge contributor to feelings of dissatisfaction and disgust in relationship and ROCD. In this episode, I cover how to identify when we're stepping into controlling behaviors, how to have compassion for ourselves when this happens, why this doesn't serve you or the partnership, and what to do instead. | |||
| Self-pleasure as the path to sexual awakening with Luci Lampe Revisit | 24 Feb 2025 | 01:04:02 | |
I am thrilled to welcome back Luci Lampe, a dear friend and mentor. If part of your relationship anxiety stems from lack of sexual desire — you're going to want to listen. We also discuss how neediness can be an incredible gift to awakening sexually. I've been committed to a daily self-pleasure practice through diligently taking Luci's course "Come As You Are" and have seen incredible results. I've decided to be an ambassador and highly endorse Luci's gifts in this arena ;) To enroll, use this link: https://the-wild-awakening.teachable.com/?affcode=1051804_8anrysej
Email List - Stay in touch I'm going on maternity leave in January! I'll be in touch via email for a while. Please subscribe! As thanks, I'll send you my free relationship anxiety meditation to help you snap out of ruminating. Get that here.
Both Feet In - Get help at your own pace Get my signature program to help you pull your other foot out the door in your relationship, open your heart, and make a decision you feel proud of either way — all in your own time. PDFs, audio/video recordings, and support from other students. Get that here.
Patreon - Join my community Lastly, if you love my work, please consider sponsoring me on Patreon! I appreciate it so much. I offer discounts, some exclusive content, and a monthly community support call on Zoom where you can ask me anything, for $5-9/month, cancel anytime. Become a patron here. | |||
| 8. So you fell out of love | 05 Oct 2020 | 00:51:41 | |
In a culture of cancellation that tells you to leave when you're not feeling it, the perspective to stay and do a deep dive into yourself instead of dropping out of the relationship, may be a controversial one. In this episode we normalize falling out of love, while also giving you 10 steps to restore your faith in the partnership. | |||
| 7. What an actual ROCD "Breakthrough" looks like! | 04 Sep 2020 | 00:24:15 | |
In this episode, I interview one of my incredible coaching and meditation clients, Shannon, who came to me struggling with Relationship OCD/Relationship Anxiety. She shares what her awakening process looked like without the fluff, and the new wisdom she has acquired. She also gives warm encouragement and suggestions for those who are in the swamp of ROCD right now. You can find the video up on my Youtube channel. | |||
| 6. Ever worry you're a narcissist? | 25 Aug 2020 | 00:42:54 | |
One of my biggest fears in the past was that I'd be perceived as a narcissist. I resorted to frequent people-pleasing so people could think I was "good" in order to try and prevent this. Problem is, it led me to being more resentful and self-centered anyway around people I loved (including my partner). People tell you "if you worry you're a narcissist, you aren't one" but there's more to it than that. If you ever worry you're a narcissist and would like to get relief from this worry, this episode is for you! | |||
| 5. When people say "Maybe you should leave" | 24 Jul 2020 | 00:29:47 | |
When I was in the thick of Relationship Anxiety, comments like:
were enough to send me into a gut-wrenching spiral of anxiety. In this episode, I get to the root of why this is so painful and also how you can respond. | |||
| 4. The "Trust Your Gut" Debunk with Chelsea Joy Horton | 02 Jul 2020 | 01:03:16 | |
When you're experiencing relationship anxiety, hearing "trust your gut" or "listen to your intuition" can be one of the most triggering things you can hear. Is your intuition telling you to leave, or is it ROCD? Tune in with Chelsea Joy Horton, OCD specialist with her masters in dance movement therapy and counseling. Together we share the more accurate measurements of determining how to trust your decision about your partner. | |||
| 3. Sex anxiety: when you don't feel like having sex | 23 Jun 2020 | 00:33:07 | |
In this episode, I uncover the psychology of resistance to sex with our partners, along with the techniques I use to release this resistance and open up to intimacy in the bedroom. | |||
| 2. Live on Instagram: What to do when you're attracted to someone else | 22 Jun 2020 | 00:39:26 | |
We're talking what to do if your relationship anxiety causes you to be attracted to someone else! "If you love two people at the same time, choose the second. Because if you truly loved the first, you wouldn't have fallen in love with the second." I dissected this popular quote (which is loaded) by Johnny Depp over on Instagram live and give you strategies for pulling out of the fantasy and reconnecting with your partner. | |||
| 1. How I Broke Free From Relationship Anxiety | 11 Jun 2020 | 00:36:12 | |
After years of having doubts in my (now) 8-year partnership, I managed to stumble into a breakthrough where I was finally able to confidently and joyfully commit to my awesome partner. In this episode, I share my organic story on how I went from doubting to loving. | |||
| How illusion is ruining your sex life and attraction Revisit | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:24:57 | |
My most "meta" episode yet... If your suffering about your relationship is caused by comparisons to illusions (rose-colored memories of your ex, Disney, Tiktok), then can we flip the dynamic on its head and re-invigorate the relationship by using illusion to our advantage? Warning: I'm about to ruin attraction for you in this episode. Who we are:
Email List - Stay in touch I'm going on maternity leave in January! I'll be in touch via email for a while. Please subscribe! As thanks, I'll send you my free relationship anxiety meditation to help you snap out of ruminating. Get that here.
Questions - Me in your back pocket Ask me anything on Wisio
Both Feet In - Get help at your own pace Get my signature program to help you pull your other foot out the door in your relationship, open your heart, and make a decision you feel proud of either way — all in your own time. PDFs, audio/video recordings, and support from other students. Get that here.
Patreon - Join my community Lastly, if you love my work, please consider sponsoring me on Patreon! I appreciate it so much. I offer discounts, some exclusive content, and a monthly community support call on Zoom where you can ask me anything, for $5-9/month, cancel anytime. Become a patron here. | |||
| To be free from anxiety, get comfortable with disappointment. Revisit | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:45:02 | |
I'm sharing a vulnerable story and a recent personal loss... and what it has taught me. I want to share how loss, pain, grief, and disappointment are portals to the divine... if you will let them be so.
Email List - Stay in touch I'm going on maternity leave in January! I'll be in touch via email for a while. Please subscribe! As thanks, I'll send you my free relationship anxiety meditation to help you snap out of ruminating. Get that here.
Questions - Me in your back pocket Ask me anything on Wisio
Both Feet In - Get help at your own pace Get my signature program to help you pull your other foot out the door in your relationship, open your heart, and make a decision you feel proud of either way — all in your own time. PDFs, audio/video recordings, and support from other students. Get that here.
Patreon - Join my community Lastly, if you love my work, please consider sponsoring me on Patreon! I appreciate it so much. I offer discounts, some exclusive content, and a monthly community support call on Zoom where you can ask me anything, for $5-9/month, cancel anytime. Become a patron here. | |||
| The Importance of Separateness in a Relationship Revisit | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:48:40 | |
I discuss living apart from my husband and the importance of maintaining a separate identity outside of your partnership. When we lack separateness, one or both partners can end up feeling trapped and lacking desire for one another. We cover: why separateness is important for a relationship and what that can look like, how to cultivate it, and what to do if you experience separation anxiety.
Email List - Stay in touch I'm going on maternity leave in January! I'll be in touch via email for a while. Please subscribe! As thanks, I'll send you my free relationship anxiety meditation to help you snap out of ruminating. Get that here. Questions - Me in your back pocket Ask me anything on Wisio Both Feet In - Get help at your own pace Get my signature program to help you pull your other foot out the door in your relationship, open your heart, and make a decision you feel proud of either way — all in your own time. PDFs, audio/video recordings, and support from other students. Get that here. Patreon - Join my community Lastly, if you love my work, please consider sponsoring me on Patreon! I appreciate it so much. I offer discounts, some exclusive content, and a monthly community support call on Zoom where you can ask me anything, for $5-9/month, cancel anytime. Become a patron here. Links mentioned: Enroll in Luci Lampe's programs HERE: https://the-wild-awakening.teachable.com/?affcode=1051804_8anrysej | |||
| How I Broke Free From Relationship Anxiety Revisit | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:34:56 | |
After years of having doubts in my (then) 4-year partnership, I managed to stumble into a breakthrough where I was finally able to confidently and joyfully commit to my awesome partner. In this episode, I share my organic story on how I went from doubting to loving.
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| Worried people are judging your relationship? | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:32:16 | |
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| How to bring out the best (and worst) in men | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:36:41 | |
Today's episode was unscripted, and I shared some hard thoughts and feelings I've been having about the podcast, and where I'd like to take this podcast moving forward. I also shared some perspective shifts women in relationships with men could make, that would enable them to have more harmony with the good men in their lives. I have a workshop coming up next Sunday called Yin Language: a 2-hour dissection for women on how to communicate with men in ways they understand. Sorry I waited to the last minute to tell you. I've been feeling hesitant to speak about it on the podcast lately and I shared why in this episode. You can join 125+ women for the workshop, and the recording will be sent out to all registrants afterwards whether you attended live or not. Register for Yin Language here. Other mentions: Next Patreon community call December 14th 9am PST - click here to join Btw Wisio (my "pick my brain" service) is hosting a sale. Ask me anything and get 10% off using the code "THANKS24" Amazon book list with Queen's Code Books mentioned in this episode: The Queen's Code by Alison Armstrong The Empowered Wife by Laura Doyle Magnetic Femininity by Ali Douzet
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| "My partner just doesn't care" | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:27:13 | |
This episode is for you if you perceive your partner doesn't care about you, or things in your relationship that you want them to care about— OR if your partner perceives YOU don't care. Either way, you'll have some new tools to work with to have better conversations! Btw— happy 100th episode! Thanks for supporting this podcast. You guys are great. Links mentioned: Email List - Stay in touch I'm going on maternity leave in January! I'll be in touch via email for a while. Please subscribe! As thanks, I'll send you my free relationship anxiety meditation to help you snap out of ruminating. Get that here. 1:1 Mentorship Promo - Me in your back pocket I'm offering a 1:1 promo through the month of November. 1-month intensive mentorship with 4 90-minute sessions, WhatsApp support, and my signature course Both Feet In. Get that here. Both Feet In - Get help at your own pace Get my signature program to help you pull your other foot out the door in your relationship, open your heart, and make a decision you feel proud of either way — all in your own time. PDFs, audio/video recordings, and support from other students. Get that here. Patreon - Join my community Lastly, if you love my work, please consider sponsoring me on Patreon! I appreciate it so much. I offer discounts, some exclusive content, and a monthly community support call on Zoom where you can ask me anything, for $5-9/month, cancel anytime. By the time you hear this, my November call will have already passed (but you can watch in retrospect), but our next one will be Saturday, December 14th at 9am PST. Become a patron here. | |||
| The moment I committed and never looked back | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:37:33 | |
Storytime: this episode reveals the moment my whole life turned around and I chose my partner, and what I believe it takes to access a place inside of yourself where making that kind of decision naturally happens with ease and even a sense of relief. Join me for Anxious to Spacious October 24th - November 30th: 6 weeks to open your heart and transform relationship anxiety into profound love Both Feet In Self Study I also mentioned Stefi. Here is her website and offerings: www.alpenhafen.at Ask me anything on Wisio | |||
| How to resolve the "should I stay or should I go?" conflict | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:30:55 | |
This is an IG LIVE - you can watch it here Join me for Tension of Opposites starting July 10th HERE | |||
| What if it's not relationship anxiety but really my intuition telling me this isn't right? | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:31:18 | |
I'd love to give you a better understanding of intuition in this episode. This is the MOST common question I receive... and before I give you the answer, I'd like to point out some issues with the question itself. You'll learn:
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| When your partner is socially awkward | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:27:43 | |
Ever felt anxious or embarrassed by your socially awkward partner? You're not alone and not crazy. I've got you. Here's a mental shift you can make to have more peace, and also some actionable steps you can take to support your partner in becoming more of a social butterfly. Links: | |||
| Partner not listening to you? Do this... | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:18:22 | |
Does your partner tune you out, or get defensive and withdrawn when you try to get vulnerable with them? Check you're not accidentally repelling them by doing this one thing. If you prefer to watch the IG live you can do so here
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| How to be his lover, not his mother | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:36:13 | |
This goes for any women in relationships with men, or yin people in relations with yang people. If you find yourself feeling "off" in your relationship, it might not be you're in the wrong relationship but playing the wrong role. Here's how to flip it! Consciousness Exercise Series has been renamed to:
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| The tough love I needed in my relationship anxiety journey | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:29:58 | |
I'm sharing something a relationship coach shared with me that really shook me up and convinced me to step up in my relationship and quit committing to the story I was powerless to do anything about my anxiety. It may be hard for some of you to hear, but for some it may be empowering. Love is not always pleasant and nurturing-sounding. That said, there is no advice that is one-size-fits-all, so take what you need and discard what you don't. Links: How I broke free from relationship anxiety - episode 1 How I Broke Free from Relationship Anxiety: Revisited - episode 57 Consciousness Exercise Series has been renamed to:
Patreon: Get support in my monthly community call, view archives of past calls, and get exclusive posts and discounts! Next community call September 13th at 9am PST. | |||
| 93: Do you want to break up or fight right before your period? | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:50:01 | |
Scientific, biological, and spiritual reasons why you might feel disconnected from your partner before and during your period. I speak both to women experiencing this, and men who might want to know how to respond to this! I would like to reasure you that this dynamic is NOT a problem -- it is merely a symptom of one, and I'd like you to think much bigger at the internal imbalances at play so that you can enjoy one another all cycle long. If you get PMS, PMDD, anxiety, OCD, breakup urges strongest during your second half... this episode was MADE for you. Nat's Amazon book recomendations My previous episode of Anxious Love Coach on the menstral cycle Consciousness Exercise Series has been renamed to:
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| 92: "What if I want kids and my partner doesn't?" | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:50:42 | |
In the past I've touched on this as an incompatibility, but as usual — I think it's more nuanced than that, and there are a few things you might do to try to get on the same page before you either hang up your desires or call it quits.
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| 91: The Uncertainty of Babymaking | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:40:10 | |
After a few-months long hiatus, I'm happy to share what I've been up to: settling down and starting a new life. In this episode, I share some of my own humbling realities and observations of trying to conceive. Do with them what you want. I hope you find them both reassuring and illuminating.
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| 90: A Source of Your Relationship Anxiety | 27 May 2024 | 00:13:38 | |
This episode is a recording of an impromptu Instagram Live I did last week. If you can see this pattern in yourself, you can also find freedom!
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Who we are: Natalie Kennedy @Anxiouslovecoach | |||
| 89: How illusion is ruining your sex life and attraction (and what to do about it) | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:26:37 | |
My most "meta" episode yet...
If your suffering about your relationship is caused by comparisons to illusions (rose-colored memories of your ex, Disney, Tiktok), then can we flip the dynamic on its head and re-invigorate the relationship by using illusion to our advantage?
Warning: I'm about to ruin attraction for you in this episode.
**Upcoming: Sex Anxiety Clinic with Shayna Hiller - A virtual masterclass to awaken pleasure, and release shame and dread in the bedroom: March 14, 2024 at 2pm PST/5pm EST. Register here.
Ask me anything on Wisio: www.wisio.com/anxiouslovecoach
Who we are:
Time Stamps: 4:55 - Falling for the illusion of your partner 13:00 - Finding a partner that challenges your unconsciousness 16:35 - Two ways to improve your sex life 22:55 - Our sex anxiety clinic | |||
| End the war within yourself with Stefi Preiss | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:38:27 | |
End the war within yourself with Stefi Preiss
In this episode, I bring one of my dearest friends and mentors, Stefi Preiss, to discuss a practice that helped me step out of relationship anxiety and commit to my partner (now husband and daddy to my baby!) with my whole heart. We discuss what a polarity looks like, how it can create healing in ourselves, our families, and ultimately — the world (especially in this heatedly escalating political environment).
We'll be co-teaching this practice in our upcoming 6-week series for women, Tension of Opposites, starting July 10th.
Discounts are available to Both Feet In students and Patrons | |||
| 88: Overcoming sex anxiety with Shayna Hiller | 26 Feb 2024 | 01:21:46 | |
If you've ever experienced dread around making love due to the "ick," pain, anxiety, shame, or being too tired, this episode is for you! I'm excited to introduce a dear friend and mentor of mine, who is also a trained Tao Tantric Priestess, Integrative Nutrition Coach, and Yoga Teacher. Her name is Shayna Hiller. In this episode, we will discuss the causes of dread around sex, as well as what you can do to start looking forward to sex especially if it's gotten stale in the bedroom. You're not alone; No, you're not broken, and no, you're not necessarily with the wrong partner if you're not feeling turned on by their mere presence!
Register for the Sex Anxiety Clinic: https://www.anxiouslovecoach.com/sexanxietyclinic
To apply for Shayna's retreat and/or training: www.embodiedwisdomretreat.com or Shayna's website www.shaynahiller.com
Next ALC Patreon community call: Saturday, March 2nd at 9am PST/12pm EST: www.patreon.com/anxiouslovecoach.com
Who we are: Natalie Kennedy @Anxiouslovecoach Shayna Hiller @Shaynahiller
Time Stamps: 6:52 Shayna's long-term celibacy in her twenties 12:43 Clearing sexual trauma through the tantric arts 19:51 Inspiring your partner to be their best selves 26:34 Deciding that you don't like sex, when the reality is that you dislike the sex you are having 30:21 How stress leads to anxiety in the bedroom 37:10 Normalizing the ebbs and flows in your relationship and your sex life 38:30 Scheduling sex 46:15 What to do when you dread having sex with your healthy, loving partner 1:05:00 Sex Anxiety Masterclass on March 14th 2pm PST 1:11:12 You are wired for pleasure 1:14:43 Shayna's Embodied Wisdom Retreat | |||
| 87: Reclaiming softness in life and partnership with Jessica Fawn | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:44:32 | |
An underrated skill in the path of overcoming relationship anxiety: reclaiming softness, befriending anxiety, and learning to trust and follow glimmers of joy. This episode was so tender and beautiful it made me weepy. I am very grateful to present to you this episode with Jessica Fawn, yoga and tantra teacher. We spoke about seeing anxiety as a profound messenger for healing, and learning to nurture it— and what that can look like in the context of partnership. Also, I will be joining her Temple membership, so see you there 🙂 Temple is Jessica Fawn's online school for women's softness & sensuality. Memberships start at 15$ per month. Doors open March 25-28th. The daily schedule includes goddess tantra, art therapy, archetypal work, moon rituals, sensual dance, and self-love cultivation. To read more about Temple: www.intothetemple.com/temple-school
Special gift for Anxious Love Coach Podcast listeners: receive 10% OFF on all plans: use the coupon code SISTERLOVE
Who we are: Jessica Fawn @jessicafawn_
Time Stamps: 4:00 - Jessica's journey through anxiety and depression 8:40 - The power of embracing your anxiety 15:20 - What does "softness" mean in the feminine context? 19:00 - Working with a dysregulated nervous system from an embodiment perspective 30:45 - Jessica's Temple program | |||
| 86: How to Build a Career in Anxiety Work with Chelsea Joy Horton | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:54:19 | |
If you've experienced profound healing and liberation from relationship anxiety, you may have felt the desire to pass this transformation on to others. If that's you, you're going to want to give this a listen and hear what it's like to be on the other side as a practitioner, and what it takes to hold outstanding healing space for others. Also, my dearest friend is hosting the first practitioner program of its kind that I've seen. I highly endorse this and recommend you join. Wisio (my "Ask Nat" service): www.wisio.com/anxiouslovecoach - use the code LOVE2024 for 10% off through 2/20/24 Patreon: www.patreon.com/anxiouslovecoach - Next group meditation + coaching call Saturday, March 2nd 9am PST/12pm EST For the practitioner program:
Waitlist link: https://healingembodied.kartra.com/page/practitioner-training You can also email Chelsea - chelsea@healingembodied.com Upcoming free event for those interested: https://healingembodied.kartra.com/page/hangout
Who we are: Chelsea Joy Horton @Healingembodied
Time Stamps: 8:00 Chelsea and Natalie's paths into relationship anxiety and embodiment work 12:05 Downsides of working in the world of therapy 18:30 How Chelsea's current work differs from traditional therapy 38:15 Creating a "human first" business 45:00 Chelsea's practitioner training program | |||
| 85: Thoughts on ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention) | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:26:10 | |
Two things are true: 1) I am unqualified to speak on ERP and OCD and 2) I am sharing my thoughts about ERP for those that still want to hear them even though I am unqualified. What is ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention)? How helpful is it for those with relationship anxiety? What are its strengths and limitations? In this episode, I'll share my thoughts on this treatment. Join me for Both Feet In - Abridged: https://www.anxiouslovecoach.com/both-feet-in-abridged If you need immediate support, write me a Wisio. I'll make you a 7-10 minute custom video response. Here: https://wisio.com/anxiouslovecoach We will be bumping up to 2 calls a month on Patreon when we hit 250 patrons — one for Q&A and one for meditation practice! Our next call is Sunday, February 11th at 8am PST/11am EST. https://patreon.com/anxiouslovecoach
Who we are:
Time Stamps: 5:04 What is ERP (exposure response therapy)? 9:34 The dangers of disassociating 13:00 What is polarity work? 20:00 Compassionate self-inquiry | |||
| 84: Sex and communication tips from Aunt Diane | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:15:05 | |
My beloved Aunt Diane sent me some tips and I don't gatekeep. Listen up!
Join me for Both Feet In - Abridged starting January 19th: https://www.anxiouslovecoach.com/both-feet-in-abridged If you need immediate support, write me a Wisio. I'll make you a 7-10 minute custom video response. Here: https://wisio.com/anxiouslovecoach We will be bumping up to 2 calls a month on Patreon when we hit 250 patrons — one for Q&A and one for meditation practice! Our next call is January 21st at 11am PST. Join here: https://patreon.com/anxiouslovecoach
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| 83: How to stop comparing your relationship | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:19:54 | |
Hey! I'm testing out a new mic, so bear with me. 😉 If you tend to compare your partner to other people in real life or online, this episode is for you! I used to struggle with this a lot, but these tools have become second nature to me now and both my husband and I are much happier and more in love than ever.
Join me for Both Feet In - Abridged starting January 19th: https://www.anxiouslovecoach.com/both-feet-in-abridged If you need immediate support, write me a Wisio. I'll make you a 7-10 minute custom video response. Here: https://wisio.com/anxiouslovecoach We will be bumping up to 2 calls a month on Patreon when we hit 250 patrons — one for Q&A and one for meditation practice! Our next call is January 21st at 11am PST. Join here: https://patreon.com/anxiouslovecoach
Who we are:
Time Stamps: 3:50 Grieving the lives that you were unable to live 4:40 Tips to stop comparing your relationship to those of others 13:40 Both Feet In - Abridged | |||
| 82: Ever wish you were in a relationship with someone else? | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:27:38 | |
So many clients of mine feel ashamed when they experience a crush while in partnership. It's a highly charged, delicate topic! You're not alone, and you're not a bad partner. If you've experienced this, I'd like to give you some tools to navigate it ethically while also honoring your humanness. I'll be covering 5 tips to get you from freaking out, to getting under the surface of your crush, to using it to enhance your relationship with yourself and maybe even your loved one.
Join me for Both Feet In - Abridged starting January 19th: https://www.anxiouslovecoach.com/both-feet-in-abridged If you need immediate support, write me a Wisio. I'll make you a 7-10 minute custom video response. Here: https://wisio.com/anxiouslovecoach We will be bumping up to 2 calls a month on Patreon when we hit 250 patrons — one for Q&A and one for meditation practice! Our next call is January 21st at 11am PST. Join here: https://patreon.com/anxiouslovecoach
Who we are:
Time Stamps: 3:50 Allowing the fantasy of the crush 5:30 What happens in your mind is private 6:40 Who we perceive ourselves to be in the fantasy 9:15 Grieving your unlived lives 12:10 Working with the tension between opposites 15:20 Acknowledging what is going right in your relationship
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| 81: May I tell you about my miscarriage? | 16 Dec 2023 | 01:07:32 | |
Trigger warning: this episode is a story. It is chock-full of triggers, pain, grief, mentions of death, blood, and gore. If you've experienced miscarriage and there are some sore spots and tenderness, I might wait until you've gotten enough support to grieve before listening to this. In this episode, I share a recent loss, and how I've coped with it through ritual, embodiment, and dark humor. I'll also share the incredible things it taught me about love, loss, and letting go...
This may not be a "relationship anxiety" episode, but for those of you who are willing to traverse with me to a darker, messier place, I'm hopeful you'll gain metaphorical, transferable lessons on self-trust from a story where I go deeper than I've ever been able to go before... you may find it applies to you deeply still if you have ever loved.
Join me for Both Feet In - Abridged staring January 19th: https://www.anxiouslovecoach.com/both-feet-in-abridged If you need immediate support, write me a Wisio. I'll make you a 7-10 minute custom video response. Here: https://wisio.com/anxiouslovecoach We will be bumping up to 2 calls a month on Patreon when we hit 250 patrons — one for Q&A and one for meditation practice! Our next call is January 21st at 11am PST. Join here: https://patreon.com/anxiouslovecoach
Who we are:
Time Stamps: 8:15 - Finding out that I was pregnant 13:15 - Dealing with my miscarriage 30:04 - Surrendering to and trusting the universe in the midst of fear 48:00 - My feelings after the miscarriage 1:00:01 - Gratitude as a response to adversity | |||