Listen to survivors' stories about toxic relationships, gaslighting, love bombing and their journey to healing in the Let's Start a Coup podcast.
This episode discusses how all relationships are mapped in the brain and body through three dimensions: space, time, and closeness or proximity. It explores the disorienting feeling of maintaining a close attachment while not being able to predict where or when someone, or something, will be, and how this can lead to profound grief and difficulty reconciling the logical and emotional worlds.
The speaker shares his thoughts on the importance of experiencing uncertainty in relationships and the benefits it can bring in taking them to the next level. He also emphasizes how having a supportive partner can help us achieve our best selves in all areas of life.
A speaker describes their struggle with perfectionism and how it affected their dating life.
The speakers touch on the topic of not controlling or dictating someone else's dating life, and the potential consequences and complexities that come with those actions.
Being honest is vital when it comes to relationships, as failing to be honest may cause individuals to lose trust and confidence when communicating. Those who pretend to be something they are not and lie about their intentions meet multiple struggles in relationships.
The speaker questions whether Susan is trying to hide her relationship with Roger as she speaks to her mom while at his house, and also wonders if her relationship with the boy ended because she was nodding to Roger.
The speaker discusses how insecurities can negatively impact new relationships, and how it's important to work on those insecurities before they damage the relationship.
A woman shares her experience of being told by a group that they will find God's choice for her among martyrs and how she ended up dating and marrying one of them.
Jay Shetty emphasizes the significance of asking your partner about their life goals and how you can support them. He also talks about how disliking the way your partner spends their time and money may indicate a misalignment in values.
The key components to making relationships work are taking care of oneself and taking care of the other person. Providing emotional support and having good boundaries are also important in maintaining healthy relationships.
Marike shares how her mother's coma changed her perspective on family and on her own thoughts about the end of her life.
Staying curious and engaged with your partner is important for the relationship to thrive, as it is a space of exploration, discovery and it allows desire to continue thriving. It takes intentionality, attention and care to remain curious about your partner and see them as a person, not only as your partner.
A couple discusses how their frugal upbringings have affected their spending habits in their relationship, even if it means sacrificing certain things for themselves.
The speaker shares about the benefits of finding a supportive relationship in boosting confidence and balancing a busy career, acknowledging the challenge of maintaining a relationship while traveling for work.
Leaving a toxic relationship can be a painful process of finding a new community, building friendships and relations again, and being on your own, but it might lead to a better solution in the long term than staying in the relationship for years.
The speaker discusses how sexual tension can lead to infidelity in relationships and advises someone to tell a person to kick their partner out of the house to avoid cheating.
In this excerpt, the speaker discusses how to maintain a strong relationship and who to be in a relationship with.
The speaker discusses their experience with the five questions to ask on a first date, which establish important values and commitment expectations in a relationship.
Matthew got into his car to try and beat his girlfriend, who was on her way to his mother's house amidst jealousy issues. He called the police on his way, leading to police involvement in their relationship.
Benita Alexander discovers that her fiancé Paolo Macchiarini, who claimed to be the personal doctor of the Pope, and promised her a wedding with the Pope officiating, was lying to her, causing her to question everything he had ever told her.
The hosts discuss the ups and downs of relationships on social media and emphasize the importance of being open about these imperfections. They also stress the need to prioritize one's own happiness and well-being above all else.
The speaker advises the listener to move on from a woman who is not currently ready for a relationship and instead focus on finding someone new who is available and compatible. The listener is reminded to prioritize their own needs and to believe their partner when they communicate their emotions.
The speaker recounts an awkward moment during intimacy with his girlfriend when they were talking about past sexual experiences and his girlfriend compared his penis to a unicorn, causing the mood to shift and become uncomfortable.
The hosts discuss the emotional toll of receiving sexual texts all day long and then having to deliver on them in person. They question if this is too much of a stressor on individuals and if it's necessary for a healthy relationship.
The speaker discusses how their anger towards their partner is a constant struggle that they have to work through.
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about being friends with her ex boyfriend and how it can be circumstantial depending on how one has been treated in the relationship.
Building meaningful relationships while striving for personal goals can positively impact physical health and overall success. Focusing solely on achievement can lead to increased levels of inflammation and a toll on mental health.
Host Simon Sinek and relationship expert Francesca Hogi discuss the importance of prioritizing self-improvement and personal growth within relationships, rather than expecting the other person to make us happy.
The podcast discusses the difference between polyamory and monogamy. Polyamory involves having multiple romantic and often sexual relationships at once, while monogamy is characterized by having one sexual partner.
The speaker's boyfriend correctly predicted their engagement after only a few weeks of dating while attending a convention with her.
The fear of losing someone, aiming to please someone or being aggressive is caused by personal insecurities, such as the fear of open relationships that are hard to deal with.
The ethics of dating and manipulation are discussed, with a focus on the potentially harmful consequences of pursuing relationships with individuals who may not be fully capable of giving consent.
An account of an odd relationship intertwined with marijuana consumption, along with a story of abduction for ransom in a creepy town called Seaside in Washington.
The beginning of serious committed relationships may involve deceit and betrayal from both parties, as was the case for the guest's parents who left their significant others for each other.
A person begins to question the wording a friend uses when talking about their new relationship and the behavior requested by their partner.
The speaker shares the impact of people who have been good to him, including his sister, wife, and employers who gave him a chance for new, clean opportunities in life. He realized that many of his past relationships were based on what he could give rather than just being him.
The transcript discusses the feeling of meeting the person you know you will marry and the anxiety surrounding finding a life partner.
The speaker denies being clingy or pestering his ex-girlfriend when she ended the relationship or took a break. They remained friends and talked about things like people they met at their jobs.
This episode encourages the listener to reflect on their relationships and identify who adds value to their life and who may need to be let go, while also emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself and not comparing oneself to others.
Carla and Paul got engaged, and despite initial excitement from both families, their relationship turned into a cycle of verbal abuse followed by forgiveness.
The podcast host discusses how people often misconceive long-distance relationships and assume that actors have romantic feelings for each other. This is due to the societal norm that distance and two actors working together equate to sexual tension on set.
Marriage and productivity are discussed in this podcast episode, and how simply changing the title of a relationship does not necessarily enhance productivity.
The hosts discuss how their past experiences have influenced their present relationships and how it's important to not judge or hold it against your partner.
The speaker shares her experience of living with a partner who didn't share her love language and how it impacted their daily lives.
The speaker talks about his love for craft macaroni and cheese and how he appreciates being a good listener. He mentions a comment he read about the importance of listening and how he believes it's crucial in any relationship.
The speaker shares advice on finding love by first loving oneself and then seeking out individuals who share the same self-love philosophy. She speaks from personal experience and encourages listeners to be honest with themselves about their romantic preferences.
The speaker discusses the challenges of fame and dating, mentioning how being well-known may not necessarily mean that people like you and how men may not be faithful if they have plenty of options.
In this episode, the speaker highlights the importance of relationships and how every individual is in a relationship in some way or the other. The episode will shed light on two mindset shifts that can help people transform their relationships.
Travis tells his friends that Jodi broke into his Facebook and decides to break things off with her.
The speaker recounts a story of a woman who suspected her partner of infidelity and aggressively questioned him until the truth was revealed.
A conversation about exclusive relationships and doubts
The hosts discuss how food shapes relationships and share stories of food-related memories and experiences.
The speaker talks about being an open book when it comes to relationships and how it helps them quickly identify if the other person can "chill", citing examples from Tina Fey and Mindy Kaling's work.
The host discusses the purpose of her podcast and shares a personal story about her marriage and getting a rose trellis with her husband.
The hosts discuss the importance of honesty in relationships and how it can impact trust between partners.
The speaker discusses their relationship struggles, including moving in with their mom, attending church, and arguing about putting cake on each other's faces at their wedding. However, the relationship took a turn for the worse when the partner got mad and did not want to be in the same room with the speaker.
The biggest takeaway from the book 10 years ago was the fact that Warren had two wives, his first wife installed another person who hooked him up with another woman.
The use of dieting metaphors in relationships signifies unhealthy competition among women. Bringing context to stories of toxic relationships should not imply that someone deserved to be murdered, but rather shed light on the destructive pattern of unhealthy behavior.
The speaker recalls a high school relationship that came about through forced arrangements and talks about how making friends can be difficult but that it's important to be genuine with those around you.
Traumatic incidents in childhood can lead to deep rooted attachment issues in relationships as we get older. One may attract toxic partners that do not meet their needs for validation due to past dynamics, but it is possible to find the right partner who appreciates what they have to offer.
The speaker describes her efforts to keep things exciting in her sex life, including arranging for special treats and being attentive to her partner's needs.
The speaker believes that the concept of "The One" is a toxic idea as it relies on conditions and management, and it is not a true representation of reality.
Catherine's mother warned her future husband, David, that he better watch out because Catherine was a physically dominant figure who was not afraid to get physical with men. Despite the warning, they still got married.
The speaker draws a comparison between love and food addiction, stating that both can lead to obsession.
The speaker describes a scene of a couple's return to a sparsely furnished apartment with only CDs and a meowing cat, and tries to determine how long they have been together based on context clues.
The speaker shares her personal experience with her partner's public image, explaining the difficulty of having to protect herself from negative perception because of her partner's actions.
