WTF does breaking cycles actually mean? Today, we tell you. Are you the chosen one who is breaking your family’s cycle by ‘doing the work’ Are you ready to shed intergenerational trauma, break your ‘destined patterning’ and step into a legacy of abundance and peace instead? Do you feel like the ‘black sheep’ in your family who is out there doing the work alone? Or maybe you’re clear on your cycles but you need more help on this journey because things can get hard and heavy. If yes, this episode is for you. This week, join Louise Rumball & Dr. Mariel Buqué, PhD, a Columbia University–trained trauma-informed psychologist and practitioner of holistic healing as today they discuss all things intergenerational trauma and CYCLE breaking.  The pair dive into:  What intergenerational trauma *actually* is How trauma can be transferred across generations through biology and psychology The power our environment has on our gene expression and how we are not *destined* to live with our genes The importance of ‘grounding’ and ‘identifying and excavating’ past wounds before being able to move forward The importance of finding the right practitioner to avoid re-traumatization The pair also discuss some of the most common generational cycles that Dr. Mariel sees in practice - ranging from patriarchal structures, family communication styles, socioeconomic backgrounds to ‘depression running in the family’, autoimmune disorders substance abuse and more as well as: The starting points for breaking generational cycles How you can cycle break without 1-1 therapy; and Dr. Mariel’s new book that can help you do exactly that.  ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ --- Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with Dr. Mariel on Instagram: @dr.marielbuque Pre-order Break The Cycle on Amazon: HERE Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⭐ Redeem your FREE 30 day breathwork, meditation and movement flow trial to OPEN ⭐ Every moment in life is a micro moment that might change the direction of your future. Are you filling these micro moments with targeted, clear, steady steps and commitments to self, growth, connection play, joy and ambition, or are you running, running, running trying to keep up? Today, Louise jumps into the studio at Spotify LA with the CEO of OPEN, Raed Khawaja to discuss how we can better use these micro moments to our advantage to transform our lives. They also talk you through how OPEN are pioneering a space in the market as a mindfulness studio for everyone. A place to come to your senses with meditation, music, breathwork and movement awaken your body and mind. The pair dive into:  Leaning into the slow shift of transforming into who you always wanted to be Why one cold email can change the direction of your life The impact of playfulness - ‘it’s supposed to be fun’ The power of ‘modest meaning’ - how does meaning show up in your life? The importance of being deeply curious and deeply authentic How we all have to have our own brand of ‘cool’ Living with a sense of evolution (doing vs. being) and How business and wellness / happiness don’t need to be exclusive The pair also talk about the recent Anxious Attachment Bootcamp and the Nervous System Regulation Reset that OPEN and OPENHOUSE recently collaborated on. You can access the Nervous System Reset here --- Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with Raed Khawaja on LinkedIn: here Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a bucket list episode, baby! Louise welcomes The Holistic Psychologist to the studio to delve into the art of genuinely loving and liking yourself this year. This is the stuff that no one ever teaches us about but that we should all be learning about at school. Louise & Dr. Nicole LePera, a trailblazer in holistic psychology, get into: The importance of integrating the body, somatic practices, and nervous system awareness for ACTUAL change. What the time between our heart beats can tell us about our ability to regulate our emotions in relationships (+ HRV, heart-brain coherence) How you can’t break cycles without using your biology Understanding the differentiation between The Conscious vs. Subconscious Mind: Why affirmations alone fall short and post-its on the wall aren’t enough The power and danger of ego stories Exploring the core universal belief of feeling unworthy Understanding trauma-based attractions versus grounded, healthy connections. Why so many of us struggle with self-love and compassion, thriving instead in stress-based chaos Louise & Dr. Nicole finish the episode by asking each other what the biggest change they have each seen, personally, since doing this work. Their answers might surprise you! ----- ⭐ Ready to start working with your nervous system but don’t know where to start? Join us on our free 31 day Regulate Your Nervous System bootcamp in partnership with OPEN ⭐ ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now & access our community room ‘The House’ at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr. Nicole LePera on Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy new year to the loves of my LIVES (YOU GUYS!!!!). This fun, solo episode is EVERYTHING I wish I had learned sooner and everything that I learned the hard way in 2023 or through the OPENHOUSE therapists & their mic-drop moments. Today, I’m sharing them with you and whenever you’re streaming this episode, it’s full of things that would have saved me so much time, stress, chaos, grief and heartache if I had learned them a little bit sooner! I jump into: Why our nervous system drives EVERYTHING (including repeated partner choice) Why just because it feels good doesn't mean that it's going to be good Why your inner child isn't able to see right from wrong (& why your adult has to learn to take the reigns) The power of shadow work and asking - what triggers me the most? The magnet theory - how we pull towards or push against the exact types of experiences we have gone through previously Why Love bombing doesn’t feel like love bombing if it’s the type of love we are desperate for Why Red flags don't feel like red flags if they feel like home  Cheating, infidelity & the connection to the inadequacy wound that is never spoken about and How we can find can find a world in our wound (and we need to step outside of it)  You cannot make an avoidantly attached partner love you more by loving them more   Join me on this fun, fresh episode so you can learn everything to have an INCREDIBLE 2024. ----- ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now & access our community room ‘The House’ at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toxic relationships aren’t bad ALL of the time - and that’s part of the problem. Today, Louise & clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack talk about how often toxic and abusive relationships can get labeled as ‘passionate’ or ‘rollercoaster’ and can have us walking on eggshells or begging for forgiveness while we wait for the good moments to return. The pair discuss: How most relationships don’t start out as toxic or abusive and, instead, toxicity develops over time when the cracks start to appear. How a toxic person, or someone with toxic traits, may actually be grooming you early on to not have boundaries and to be the powerless party. Why a toxic person will make YOU responsible for their actions or feelings. The most common and frequent signs of toxic and abusive relationships that often get overlooked or brushed under the rug. How your first moments of conflict will show you a lot about the other person. How important it is to set boundaries early in a relationship and understand how the other responds to those boundaries. How a lack of respect from another can lead to self-doubt and lowered self-trust within yourself. The pair also discuss how important it is to NOT accept disrespect in relationships while trying to make space for ‘understanding’ the other person’s wounds and why they act that way. Dr. Tari Mack also helps to explain why we make excuses for other people’s behavior and how, instead, we can talk through how situations make us feel, rather than accusing or losing our sh*t. The pair also discusses how crucial it is to NOT accept disrespect in relationships while attempting to create room for 'understanding' the other person’s wounds and the reasons behind their actions. Dr. Tari Mack also explains why we tend to make excuses for other people’s behavior and suggests that instead, we focus on discussing how situations make us feel, rather than resorting to accusations or losing our composure. ----- ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now & access our community room ‘The House’ at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you have big emotions or nearly none at all? Do you feel blocked off from others even when you want to connect? Ever wondered why intimacy seems to be so easy for everyone else? If yes, this episode is for you. This one is for the people who had ‘good parents’ and a ‘good childhood’ and objectively ‘not much to complain about’ but still don’t seem to have found the answers, solutions or connections in intimacy that they were hoping for. Today, Louise is joined by Dr. Jonice Webb, leading clinical psychologist in the space of childhood emotional neglect to discuss how a parent’s failure to notice, acknowledge or respond to your emotions and emotional needs can deeply shape the adult that shows up in the dating and friendship world today. The pair discuss how:  Our brain registers what ‘happened’ more than what didn’t happen (& how our childhood can impact our ventral striatum) Having our feelings invalidated (being told they are wrong or excessive) or that emotions are a burden is very damaging for children The concept of ‘walling off’ our feelings (so they happen outside of our awareness) + how this shows up in adulthood The concepts of emotional numbness, emotional suppression and emotional disconnection  How these experiences can impact our self-worth, self-esteem and relational health A lack of emotional attunement and validation in childhood can lead to a lack of self care in adulthood The pair also discuss a journey towards warmth, connection and recovery. They talk about HOW to break down emotional walls and allow oneself to feel, facing neglected emotions, finding meaning and purpose. ----- ⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr Jonice Webb: Dr Jonice Webb Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to *THE* episode we all need this Holiday Season - a step-by-step therapy guide on how to navigate and survive the holiday season when we go home and get reunited with the family. This week, just in time for the holidays, Louise is joined by psychotherapist and attachment expert, Stephanie Therapy, and the pair discuss WHY the holidays can be so damn triggering (and how you can do this holiday season differently). Louise & Stephanie jump into:  How to process the strain of the holiday season on our nervous system (particularly crowded, over stimulating spaces and a lack of escape)  How to address holiday triggers and navigate them (particularly those uncomfortable questions and conversations) Exploring unresolved family issues (and why they resurface over the holidays) Delving into the impact of ‘labels’ within the family unit and how to handle these when we are no longer the person our family thinks we are How to better understand the ‘stressed-out overworked Mother’ and the ‘absent father’ or the ‘drunk sibling’ How to manage suppressing emotions and instead calmly balance our emotional regulation to avoid conflict Coping with changing family dynamics - how to adapt to new individuals joining the family unit Coping with missing loved ones during the holiday (and how to handle loss and grief) Louise & Stephanie also discuss practical coping and active strategies on how to set limits on sensitive topics, establishing boundaries with family members and how to navigate triggering or uncomfortable conversations during the holidays. They discuss safe spaces, setting limits, evening self-care, routine, balance and more.  ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball ⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ ⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast ⠀  Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy ⠀  Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music Sources ⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⭐ BRINGING BACK REAL DATING: DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE TRIAL OF FIRST ROUNDS ON ME HERE: ⭐ Ready to meet your person? Hate apps? Not sure why it’s not working for you? Keep getting lost in the abyss of multiple matches & never ending conversation? Finding faults with people before the first date even happens? If yes, this episode is for you. Louise & Joe Feminella, founder of new dating app “First Round’s On Me” (also known as FROME) dive into why dating apps today are often keeping us stuck and disconnected from finding that special person (and how we can navigate them differently to use them to our advantage!). Coming to you from Spotify LA, Louise & Joe get right into: The importance of intentional dating: clarity, embodiment and communication Proudly owning what you want from the app Overcoming the "rejection mindset" in dating How 'dating app filters' might block meeting your soulmate Why not to deep dive into Instagram stalking before the first date  The value of reducing number of dating app conversations Danger of 'false intimacy' and 'text bonds' Why a confident woman attracts a healthy man Reviewing your dating profile for improvement Joe's experience meeting his wife on a dating app and lessons learned for those still searching ----- Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with FROME on Instagram: @firstroundsonme Connect with Joe Feminella on Instagram: @firstroundsonjoe Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The holiday season can be both exhilarating and chaotic, both inside and outside of the bedroom.  For many of us, we don’t talk about sex until it happens and when it’s the holiday season things can escalate. especially during the holiday season when alcohol or even drugs are part of the equation. The lack of open conversation about sex can lead to uncomfortable, stressful, or even distressing experiences, adding unnecessary strain to an already busy time of year. This week, Louise and clinical sexologist Dr. Massimo Fontana, clinical psychologist and sexologist, jump into the importance of the RDBSMA conversation and the pair talk about how this conversation could lead to the best holiday sex yet. Louise & Dr. Massimo dive into the 6 things you need to think about before having sex: The ‘R' part of the conversation: getting the person you’re into to spill the beans on their *RELATIONSHIP* status Next, 'D' - identify and talk about what YOU *DESIRE* and ask the other person about their desires too  Then the 'B' - discussing *BOUNDARIES* setting those much-needed limits for a smooth, safe ride  The ‘S’ SEXUAL STATUS- the importance of sexual health discussions before having sex The ‘M’ part of the conversation takes us through the importance of the *MEANING* of the encounter before heading into 'A’ - the importance of aftercare, what it is, what it means for you and how to implement this after the act, while agreeing it beforehand. Please note, this episode may be sensitive to anyone who has gone through sexual assault or sexual trauma. Love, Louise & Dr. Massimo Recommended listening:  ➤ Episode 66 - why casual s*x is traumatizing as f**k ft. Dr Massimo Fontana Link to Spotify and Apple Podcast --- ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Connect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr Massimo Fontana: @drmassimofontana Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Considering replacing wild nights out, h-angxiety, some bad decisions and horrendous hangovers with sobriety, safety, different types of fun and slightly earlier bedtimes? This episode is for you. This week, Louise & Steph Elswood discuss some of their wildest night outs that were stepping stones to them both shifting towards sobriety. The pair talk about:  How you don’t have to have a ‘problem’ to explore sobriety or being sober curious Why you don’t have to make excuses about why you’re ‘not drinking’ (+ what to say instead) How you can stop wasting your time in the dating world when you drink less Feeling safer and ‘more in control’ as a sober women in today’s world  How debilitating h-angxiety can be (+ the savage hangover) How so many people use it as a confidence crutch (and how powerful it can be to learn to remove this) How to navigate the ‘just have one’, ‘don’t be boring’ or ‘that’s weird you don’t drink’ conversations Why some people get triggered when you ‘don’t drink’ The dynamics of ‘changing friendships’ and how important supportive friends are as you shift towards sobriety The pair also discuss guilt and shame from the past as well as asking whether they ever feel like they are ‘missing out’ or whether either of them would start drinking again. The pair also discuss Steph’s new alcohol-free brand Carouse, how this can help you live your best sober-free life - as well as sharing all of their top tips and tricks around how to navigate the party world and friendship groups ‘sober’. ----- ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Steph Elswood on Instagram: @stephelswood Check out Carouse: Carouse Website Connect with Carouse on Instagram: @drinkcarouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you DREAD winter? Fearful of the winter blues? Want to jet off somewhere for some sunshine or considering medication but hesitant? If yes, this episode is for you. Louise discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder with Integrative Health Practitioner, Sarah Murphy. Discover what it is, why it manifests, and learn prevention methods so you can thrive, not just survive, this season. ⭐ THE ULTIMATE 17 STEP GUIDE TO BATTLING WINTER DEPRESSION + ALL PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS: HERE ⭐ The pair jump into:  What seasonal depression actually is  The importance of the circadian rhythm and how light exposure can send our whole system out of whack (+ how to fix this) How seasonal depression is connected to under or over production of dopamine, serotonin and melatonin (+ tips and tricks) The ‘inflammatory model of depression’ and how chemical imbalances are not the only origin of depression  The connection between Vitamin D, sugar and the ‘winter immune system’ (+ how to fuel your body this Winter) Plus, top tips and tricks to feel AMAZING this winter rather than average. The pair dive into morning routines, evening routines, hydration, diet, blood sugar regulation, and more.  ----- ⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Sarah Murphy on Instagram: @thepotentplant Music Sources ⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From billboards, wild nights, hangovers, blackmail and bankruptcy through to fitness, businesses and helping to heal the world just by being him, today, Louise is joined by great friend Calum Best as they dig into the truth about the well-mannered, well-moraled and well-tempered ‘man behind the screen’. The pair discuss:  Letting people see the ‘real you’ (and how everything changes when you step into this space) The rock bottom moments when you realize ‘somethings gotta change’ Thriving in the struggle vs. finding solace in peace, calm & quiet  How our coping mechanisms change and shift as we grow older (and wiser!) The importance of having purpose intricately weaved into life, and a career Calum’s deep-rooted fears from past abandonment, particularly linked to being the child of an alcoholic - and how he has been deeply shaped by both of his parents The pair also discuss whether Calum might be ready to find ‘the one’ and they query whether he is using being ‘too busy’, ‘building businesses’ and ‘wanting to be able to provide’ as a blockage for intimacy. ----- ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Calum Best on Instagram: @mrcalumbest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alix Earle is avoidantly attached! Today, Louise sits down with clinical psychologist and celebrity relationship expert Dr. Tari Mack to dissect all things Alix Earle & Braxton Berrios. The pair discuss recent soundbites from Alix Earle discussing her romantic life and use these to get inside the mind of the Avoidantly Attached so we can better understand those who relate to Aix. Louise & Dr. Tari discuss: The roots of avoidant attachment to childhood  How unconscious attraction keeps us replicating our past patterns How her Father’s infidelity shaped her and developed a ‘trust wound’ The impact of family communication styles on adult attachment ‘Independence vs. Hyper Independence’ and how an emphasis on independence can lead to distancing behaviors Viewing relationships as ‘hard work’ requiring ‘lots of time, attention and investment’ The pair also discuss ‘The Trust Wound’ and the impact of its ability to trust others around us, particularly in dating. ----- ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The avoidantly attached deserved some airtime. Are avoidantly attached individuals avoiding love or avoiding vulnerability, rejection and potential discomfort? In this heavily requested episode, this week Louise & clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack dive into the Avoidant Attachment Style, shed light on the motivations behind the avoidantly attached and also explore how those with the avoidant attachment view OTHERS (including the anxiously attached!). The pair discuss: What’s really going on behind the Avoidant Attachment Style? (exploring the true drivers) The difference between the Dismissive Avoidant and the Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style How seeking comfort & sharing feelings is often thought of as ‘useless’ for the Avoidantly Attached The ties between childhood & the avoidant attachment style The specific triggers and fears related to this attachment style; and Why withdrawal, shutting down, seeking space to regulate - often without communicating - can impact a relationship The pair also discuss the top triggers and fears of the avoidant attachment style and why things often go wrong, quickly, after having sex.  ----- ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone thinks that they have ADHD these days - but why? Today, Louise talks with clinical psychologist, Dr. Jenna Vyas-Lee about how social media is spreading the word about ADHD and whether self-diagnosis is a good or a bad thing. The pair discuss: 🧠 The rise of ADHD in the mainstream media  🧠 How ADHD manifests differently for men and women  🧠 Late diagnosis of ADHD and why this seems to be picking up the pace 🧠 Stimming, masking and the connection to being female 🧠 Clarity around the overlap between ADHD and autism 🧠 And the incredible power in embracing being a little bit neurospicy The duo also delves into the magic and challenges of getting a diagnosis, and Dr. Jenna provides you with the inside scoop on how to navigate this process. Join us on an important discussion as we start to deep dive into ADHD and how to live, and thrive, with this diagnosis. ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Get a diagnosis with Kove Minds: https://koveminds.com Connect with Kove Minds / Dr. Jenna on Instagram: @koveminds ----- Music Sources ⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

⭐ 30 DAY FREE OPEN TRIAL TO HEAL YOUR ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT STYLE WITH YOUR BREATH, MIND & BODY: withopen.com/OPENHOUSE ⭐ Trying to heal your anxious attachment style but don’t know where to look or what to do next? Understand the cycle but can’t stop stressing out and even going into full blown meltdown when something small happens that feels so big? If yes, this episode is for you. Louise is joined by Sarah Murphy, Integrative Health Practitioner and biology of trauma expert as they discuss why you’re not ‘just an anxious person’ you just have biology that is more susceptible to anxiety.  The pair dig into the 5 reasons that you aren’t healing your anxious attachment style, including: Your external environment Gut inflammation  Your neurotransmitter imbalances An oversized or overly sensitive amygdala Lack of oxygenation in your prefrontal cortex Low vagal tone And more! The pair also discuss how breathwork can help you work through ALL of these biological challenges and why OPEN is the best app to do that. Get your 30 day free trial here: withopen.com/OPENHOUSE ----- ⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Sarah Murphy on Instagram: @thepotentplant Music Sources ⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered why your partner might be acting jealous or protective? Or why some men fight and why some of us might actually like it when they do this to protect us? If yes, this episode is for you. This week, Louise is joined by Zack Alexander, men’s coach, as the pair discuss Travis Kelsey and Taylor Swift and how we can use it as a vehicle for the exploration of healthy vs. toxic masculinity. They jump straight into: Why males fighting males is a man who is not in control of himself Differentiating between possession, control, aggression, and versus protection The importance of elements of healthy protection: ensuring safety and well-being without putting the partner at risk, creating a sense of security The importance of emotional safety and the impact it has on relationships, especially for women Understanding the concept of emotional reactions as being ‘safe’ or ‘unsafe’ The importance of a ‘well-integrated and psychologically healthy man’ that can hold space for emotional needs and communication  Exploring the concept of "bad boys" and the underlying wounds that drive a need for overcompensation Discussion about the roots of unhealthy behavior, including suppression, poor emotional regulation, and defense mechanisms The pair also discuss why some females like a ‘bad boy’ and what is really going on below this and how it is related to a desire to seek external safety. They also discuss shame, the anxious attachment and the inner child.  ––––––––––––––  ⠀ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball ⠀ Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ ⠀ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast ⠀ Connect with Zack on Instagram: @iamzackalexander ⠀ Work with Zack: HERE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music Sources ⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we are gifting you a 2 week trial of Reveri, the leading global self-hypnosis app to help you move through heartbreak quicker. ⭐ For 2 weeks free of Reveri, just tap this link from your mobile: reverihealth.app.link/openhouse ⭐Can you reprogram your mind to deprogram the ex you can't get over? Today, we’re exploring all things 'self-hypnosis' and how to start getting your brain to work 'for you' rather than working against you during those times of deep heartbreak, loss, grief, and sadness.We’ve all been there—the breakup you cannot get over. It’s a mental, physical, and emotional rollercoaster, and hearing ‘it will pass’ and 'time will heal all' sometimes doesn’t help us at all. This week, Louise asks leading American psychiatrist and Stanford Professor, Dr. David Spiegel, how his clinically backed, evidence-based self-hypnosis app Reveri can help you work *with* your biology to move through some of the most difficult times of our lives.The pair discuss:What self-hypnosis actually isWhy you need to heal your biology, not just your 'psychology,' to heal your heartbreak fasterHow we can use these states of highly focused attention to start creating new thoughts, beliefs, stories, and pathways—rather than the ones we get fixated on and play repeatedlyThe importance of cognitive flexibility in the grieving process and how this contributes to the development of new perspectives concerning the past, present, and futureHow self-hypnosis contributes to building confidence and STOPS you from thinking you were the only problem in the relationshipHow neuroplasticity allows for the formation of new neural patterns and behaviors, including the development of new stories and beliefsHow self-hypnosis can help you open your mind to meeting someone new; andHow hypnosis can also help with stress, pain, and grief, and how we can learn to work with the pain we are feeling in our bodyDr. Spiegel has created Reveri so you can access all his sessions in 1 app.Download Reveri here: reverihealth.app.link/openhouseLearn more about Reveri here: reveri.comFind Reveri on Instagram here: @reveriFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Why can some people stay and make it work after infidelity whereas this feels impossible and doesn’t work out for others? This week, after obsessing over all things BECKHAM, Louise & Dr. Tari Mack discuss whether you should ‘stay’ or ‘go’ after infidelity and cheating: The pair cover:Why some people stay after infidelity (and how you can make that work)The Sunken Costs Theory & how this can impact your decision to stay or goWhether you should stay for the sake of time invested, children, or familyThe importance of a ‘double-team-rebuild’The impact of our childhood experiences on our adult perceptions of infidelityHow low self-esteem and low self-trust can leave us staying in relationships we should leaveWhy some people just truly can’t get over betrayal or infidelityHow infidelity can open up our deepest wounds, even when time has passedWhat a partner needs to do to lead, rebuild, and direct the process, while also allowing the other personHow cheating can show you the ‘truth’ of a person if they have a personality disorder that points to repeated cheatingHow to bring some ‘reality’ to the ‘fairy tale ending’ you are hoping for⭐ This episode is supported by the ‘They Cheated, Should I Stay Or Should I Go’ Guide, a 39-page therapy e-book that offers valuable insights on navigating the aftermath of infidelity. Dr. Tari provides a comprehensive 10-step process and presents 10 essential questions to consider before making any crucial decisions. This is the therapy journey ⭐-----⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

95% of our lives are controlled by our subconscious mind, not the conscious mind that we function from daily. Is this ‘hard drive of life’ the one that holds our ‘story’ and where the key to real healing and changing lives? To really change, do we have to step outside of the 'talk therapy' room and dive into the subconscious mind, our shadows, the somatic and the stories that our bodies have held for a long time?Today, Louise & Zack Alexander discuss:Their only personal journeys and how talk therapy was only part of the puzzleThe power of the subconscious mind + what is shadow work?Whether your limiting beliefs wired into your subconscious are impacting your physical 3D reality and blocking your ability to ‘live your best life’The truth behind chronic illnessesHandling and healing shame and toxic shameSpiritual bypassing and the communities of Bali and TulumHow a ‘spiritual awakening’ and a ‘spiritual path’ can help you find the real you (but can be a gnarly AF journey!)The importance of community, attunement and connectionThe pair also discuss how subconsciously ‘needing’, ‘desiring’ or ‘hating’ money can impact our career success and general wellbeing, as well as all of the things that might be blocking your financial abundance or monetary manifestations. –––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀  Connect with Zack on Instagram: @iamzackalexander⠀  Work with Zack: HERE––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Ever wondered why you’re not ready for sex at the drop of a hat? Or, maybe you are, and your partner isn’t? Enter stage right: the two types of sex drives that you NEED to learn about: the responsive and the spontaneous. In today’s episode, Louise and clinical sexologist Dr. Massimo Fontana explore the responsive vs. spontaneous sex drives and why often people think they have mismatched libidos but actually they have different sex drive types and styles - and why understanding the difference is SO important for for understanding our sexual pleasure and relationships.The pair discuss:❤️‍🔥 Two types of sex drives: spontaneous and responsive❤️‍ What triggers each sex drive into action❤️‍🔥 How to identify which sex drive type you have❤️‍🔥 How to communicate this to your partner to modify and optimize your intimate moments❤️‍🔥 How to not ‘over categorize’ yourself and learn to flow between the twoThe pair also discuss the different types of ‘cues’ that turn different people on and how visual, auditory and kinesthetic cues are *probably* another part of our sex lives that they never taught us about at school.In this episode, we unravel the dynamics of sex drives, helping you enhance your intimate connections with yourself and any lucky person in your life.  –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⭐ Want more from Dr. Massimo and Louise? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr Massimo Fontana: @drmassimofontanaSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Not everyone "clings" to people to prevent people leaving. Some people surrender to the abandonment wound and engage, repeatedly, with people who ‘always leave’. Others will avoid intimacy totally, so as not to get hurt, and others will punish people when they let us down or try to leave us.Today, in part 2 of the OPENHOUSE Abandonment Wound Series, Louise & Stephanie explore:The concept of surrendering to the abandonment wound.The connection between the abandonment wound and the father wound.The hope associated with surrendering to both the father wound and the abandonment wound.How the abandonment wound can manifest as a self-fulfilling prophecy.The link between low self-worth and the abandonment wound.Counterattack: Why we engage in self-sabotage and punish others when they withdraw.Avoidance of intimacy: Exploring why some people steer clear of closeness to avoid the fear of abandonment.⭐ HEAL YOUR ABANDONMENT WOUND: GET THE GUIDE ⭐–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀  Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy⠀  Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Do you need people close to feel safe? Do you think they might always leave? They’re probably not going to stay. If these statements are relatable, this episode is for you. Today, Louise and Stephanie discuss the abandonment wound, how you can have the wound *without* being abandoned and how it can drive us to overcompensate, cling, and pull others closer.The pair talk about the concept of ‘overcompensating’ to the abandonment wound, as well as:The neurobiological roots of abandonmentThe roots of clingy behavior and over givingThe concept of pulling and keeping people close The subconscious patterns at play, as well as repeating cyclesWhy if it's hysterical, it's often historical And moreThis is a critical episode to help you understand how your abandonment wound shows up in your life, and how you can start to work to heal it. Understanding & conscious awareness is the first step in the healing journey.HEAL YOUR ABANDONMENT WOUND: GET THE GUIDE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀  Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy⠀  Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Are drugs the ‘problem’ in your life or are your mind, body and soul actually treating them as the (self-sabotaging) *solution*? From a ‘normal’ childhood and life at an all-girls private school, life took a 180-degree turn when, 15 years later, Charlotte Jackson found herself in the midst of a relationship breakdown, a four-year crystal meth addiction, and an abusive relationship. Today, Charlotte Jackson shares her journey of how she overcame drugs and alcohol, completely on her own, without rehab, on the other side of the world. She also delves into how understanding the pain, disconnection, and loneliness beneath the addiction helped her uncover the truth. Through self-connection, self-awareness, and a touch of spiritual awakening, Charlotte conquered her four-year crystal meth addiction and is now assisting others in discovering the truth of their own reality.Today, Louise & Charlotte discuss:How Charlotte’s strong anti-drug stance slowly changed Whether her childhood and teenage years held any clues that this journey might have lain aheadHer position in the family as the ‘responsible’ eldest childWorking out the real wounds, patterns and cycles behind any addictionWhether loneliness is the real driver of trauma and addictionHow a spiritual awakening and belief in a higher power helped this journey; How healing has changed her relationship with her family, and herself; andHow to help others who are in this situation too.  -----⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Charlotte Jackson on Instagram: @iamcharlottejacksonStream Charlotte’s Podcast: Game Changer with Charlotte JacksonMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Do you ever find yourself asking yourself quietly (or loudly) ‘is this it?. ‘Is this everything I was put on this Earth to experience?’. Or ‘when I just get X, Y or Z I’ll be happier?’ Alternatively, do you find yourself thinking you have most of the things you should have to be happy, but something is missing? Maybe you keep partying, on repeat, or relying on drugs or alcohol to get through the week? Do you want more but don’t know where to go next? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Sobriety didn't revolutionize Dr. Elisa's life as she hoped it might. In fact, it was the moment when Vince Vaughn fired her from her position as his best-in-the-business, high-flying manager at United Talent Agency that the rest of her life truly began. Next, the Universe guided her on a journey to becoming a Doctor in Depth Psychology with a focus on Neuroscience and Trauma, and then onto founding the first-ever Recovery Management Agency.Today, Louise & Dr. Elisa discuss:The feeling of 'I'll be happy when I just get there.'The concepts of trauma, chronic trauma, and their connection to our physical body.How the limbic system can't communicate with you in words; it can only communicate in feelings and energy.The concept of 'wearing a mask' in day-to-day life and losing ourselves in this identity.How we have a 'crisis of meaning’ and what to do nextWhat it means to have a spiritual practice (and how to start).How rejection is always redirection, plusHow to help someone who is navigating addictionLouise also shares her own personal stories around her own recent rejection, redirection and soul whispers- as well as her own journey with asking frequently ‘is this it?-----⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Elisa Hallerman on Instagram: @drelisahallermanPurchase Dr. Elisa’s book: SOULBRIETY- A Plan to Heal Your Trauma, Overcome Addiction, and Reconnect with your Soul.Contact Recovery Management AgencyMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Have you learned about the crazy connection between food and our nervous system yet? Understanding your nervous system (and polyvagal theory) could overhaul your relationship with eating and food. Is food the ultimate drug and most widely available method of self soothing? Does it help us understand why we reach for food, when we may need to reach for something else? Today we ask: are you hungry for love, or hungry for food, or is your nervous system crying out for help? Louise is joined by integrative health practitioner, Sarah Murphy, as they have a totally new way of looking at comfort eating, binge eating and your relationship with food. The pair discuss:How childhood shapes our relationship with foodHunger for love, hunger for bonding & the oxytocin deficiency theoryWhy feeling loved, seen, heard and cherished can reduce emotional eating or binge eatingWhy we eat when we’re not hungry (pleasure, calming and self soothing)Understanding the impact of stress on our appetite and how it affects our relationship with foodThe connection between nervous system regulation, dysregulation, the vagus nerve and our emotional eating patterns. + The Ladder Analogy - how food can take you through different states of the nervous system when we need to learn to ‘scaffold’ on our own.Sarah also delivers us a suite of top tips and tricks on how to break this emotional eating cycle covering lifestyle changes, cold plunging, bodywork, gut health, supplement recommendations, and more.  -----⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Sarah Murphy on Instagram: @thepotentplantMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

There are some situations when meeting an ex is necessary, and some where it is NOT. Today, in Part 2 of the ‘Ex Factor - when should I meet up with an ex’ series, Louise & clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack get into that question. They discuss:Collecting and exchanging stuffWhen meeting an ex is an absolute necessity and when it's a big NOThe Checklist - discussing intentions, expectations, time frames and healingHow to handle mutual friends, parties and co-parentingThe importance of setting boundaries and considering the impact on others when meeting with an exPlus, to send or not to send? They also discuss the age old ‘writing a letter to an ex’ - should you send it, should you not? Dr. Tari and Louise have slightly different opinions on this one. Join us to work out where you stand on the ‘send it, or don’t send it’ spectrum. -----⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimackMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Do NOT text your ex (or text them back) without listening to this episode! Sometimes you just gotta ask a therapist ‘IS THIS A GOOD IDEA?’ and today, Louise & Dr. Tari Mack discuss exactly that. They delve into the complex topic of meeting up with an ex. So, if you’re considering reaching out or responding to an ex's request to meet? This episode is for you.The pair get into:When is a good time to meet an ex (if ever)Analyzing Your Reasons for Wanting to Meet an ExExploring the various motives behind the desire to meet up with an ex, such as seeking validation, closure, reconciliation, or even revengeTime Frame Consideration: discussing the time since your last contact or breakupReflecting on whether meeting will help or hurt your healing journey.The importance of expectation, intention and communicationThe pair also ask - what are your truthful expectations out of meeting up with your Ex? Louise shares her own personal journey and story of recently re-connecting with her ex of 2.5 years ago and contributes her real life, lived experience, to this juicy, juicy discussion. -----⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimackMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Ever been made to feel embarrassed if you haven't 'settled down' or found the 'perfect love story'? Are you chasing butterflies when you still want safety, adoration and companionship too? Today, Louise is joined by the fabulous Emma Wilson (also known as the Turning 30 coach) as they get into a girl talk episode discussing how kicking off a relationship in your 30s (and beyond) could be the secret sauce to building a lifelong connection. Think communication, trust, openness, vulnerability, mutual compatibility, sparks flying, and perfect alignment – all the good stuff you might have totally missed when you hadn't yet 'done the work'.In today’s GIRL TALK episode the pair discuss: The benefits of falling in love later in lifeAttraction to different types of partners as we change and developThe concept of the ‘dating audit’ Shiny object theory - how to move away from unavailable partnersFalling in love with friends / people already in your lifeDeciding to fall in love / the concepts of safety and stabilityThe pressure of anxiety of having to know you’ve ‘found your forever person’And more.-----⭐ Want more from OPENHOUSE? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now and gain exclusive access to a treasure trove of content, including 25+ bonus episodes, a vibrant community area, and our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, you'll enjoy an ad-free listening experience throughout! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM today by clicking here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐-----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with Emma Wilson (The Turning 30 Coach) on Instagram: @drtarimackConnect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Are you tired, lethargic, exhausted and depressed, or is your nervous system really saying *no*? Did you know your nervous system can shut down when it comes into contact with ‘too much, too fast, or too soon’ or ‘too little, for not long enough’?This week, join Louise as she asks Sarah Murphy, biology of trauma and nervous system expert - what is *really* going on when the body says no? Louise and Sarah discuss:What is freeze mode How it’s connected to fight or flight but isn’t the sameAn overview of polyvagal theory (and where freeze mode fits into this)Signs / symptoms of freeze modeCauses of freeze mode (including trauma response, learned habits, childhood attachment, learned helpless, emotional invalidation, silence, stress and overwhelm)If it's possible to cycle between freeze and flight or flightThe biological drain of freeze mode-----⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----⠀Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/⠀Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀Connect with Sarah Murphy on Instagram: @thepotentplantMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

We all know an alpha male (and have been hurt by one too!), but have you ever wondered why this dynamic occurs, how it develops, and how it shows up in life, love, & relationships? Today, Louise chats with Zack Alexander, a practitioner who skillfully blends psychology, somatics, and spirituality, about the concepts of the healthy male, the alpha male, and the 'scared little boy,' and most of all - how to navigate these situations.Louise & Zack discuss:Male sexual promiscuityThe concepts of avoidance and running from feelingThe ancestral drivers of suppression of help-seeking behaviorWhy (in hetero relationships) women want their men to be more emotional, until it happensThe fine line between ‘being emotional’ and ‘trauma dumping’The pair also discuss ways to support the alpha males in our lives by fostering an environment that encourages emotional expression, vulnerability, and genuine connection. We ask - do men need to heal with men? In relationships? Or in community? And Zack tells us all.–––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀  Connect with Zack on Instagram: @iamzackalexander⠀  Work with Zack: HERE––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Are you confused by 100s of TikTok influencers telling you what they do to start your day and live your best life? Ever wondered if you knew what the ACTUAL truth is of all of the information we are hit with about how to start your day?  Today, we're diving into the science-backed morning routines with neuroscientist, Emily McDonald. She shares her top tips and tricks for mornings and nights that will make you a happier, healthier, and more energized individual. Say goodbye to trial and error and hello to science-based strategies for a better wake up call. Louise and Emily discuss:The vital connection between morning sunlight, serotonin, and anxiety.How incorporating meditation and exercise in the morning can set the tone for a successful day (and whether it needs to be in the morning).The benefits of starting your day with a challenging task instead of reaching for your phone or coffee.Whether coffee is ok to be incorporated into the morning routine?Why Emily is so into frequency musicThe impact of bedtime activities and nightly routines on the next day's success; and more. Sleep Frequency Music: hereFocus Frequency Musics: linked hereFocus Coffee - linked here (Discount code: emonthebrain10) B vitamin complex: here (Discount code: emonthebrain) Sleep Chronotype Quiz: HEREExposure to traffic noise linked to higher dementia risk: hereDoes white noise actually work? here---Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___Connect with Emily on TikTok:  @emonthebrainConnect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com---Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

This episode has EVERYTHING no one ever tells you about why heartbreak can hit you SO DAMN HARD. Remember Episode 7 that went viral? It was the Ultimate Guide To Healing From Heartbreak that our host Louise Rumball recorded when she was deep in the depths of darkness post-breakup. Well, guess what? 2.5 years later, she’s BACK with a Pt. 2!After 2.5 years of healing and reflection, Louise has some powerful insights to share. Here's the truth: if a breakup completely shattered you, it’s because there are emotional wounds lurking below the surface that your friends who seem to get over breakups much quicker than you, might not have. In this episode, Louise delves into the Abandonment Wound & The Defectiveness Wound, and shares everything she has learned in her extensive healing journey. She also opens up about reconnecting with her ex and what she learned from that experience of meeting with him. The revelation? There are always three sides to every story—theirs, yours, and the truth.This is a full circle moment that she is sharing to let you know that things get better, things get brighter and that sometimes, the people that hurt us the most are showing us the deepest wounds that we didn’t know existed. If you're on a journey of healing from heartbreak, this episode is an absolute must-listen. It's packed with valuable insights and lessons that will help you find strength and understanding in your own heartbreak journey. 💔🎧✨-----⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ -----Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Louise is back with another solo episode! She tells you that she has been flirting with depression and she shares with you what she has learned about the ‘freeze mode’ of our nervous system as well as sharing the 4 things she has learnt that help to bring her out of states of low mood and back into a state of being more happy and balanced. She also shares:Her recent life in Tulum Losing excitement and joy from things that used to spark joy Why none of us are perfect barbieThe 80% analogy to help you be kinder to yourselfHer plans to travel back to Europe; and more.Tune in now for a raw, real, insightful and entertaining journey that will leave you reflecting on your own life too. ⭐ Want more bonus episodes, Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and access to our community area The House? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for all of this + exclusive access to our 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Move over Justin Bieber and Russell Brand because today we're diving into a world that often remains hidden from the limelight—the world of sex addiction. But forget the celebrities; instead, we have a remarkable guest on our podcast, the beautiful, strong and courageous Nicole Moore-Joseph, who fearlessly opens up about her candid battle with fantasy sex addiction and the extraordinary journey it has led her on.As Nicole shares her story, she takes us on a captivating ride through her healing process—a journey that confronts the darkest corners of her life. Now, armed with a better understanding of her childhood and the wounds that shaped her, Nicole courageously strides towards the light, illuminating a path of hope for others grappling with their own addictions.In today’s episode, Louise asks Nicole to share more about: Fantasy sex addiction & what it actually isThe fascinating connection to the Father Wound & Psychological Vulnerability, as well as Nervous System DysregulationThe similarities between sex addiction and other types of addictionHow Sex Addiction Can Emerge as a Response to PainNicole's Personal Journey with ADHD and TraumaThe Power of Commune and Finding Faith and Connection in God for healingIn this beautiful, open hearted episode, Nicole graciously shares her story and brings light into the darkness of addiction. Note: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual abuse and childhood trauma. Listener discretion is advised.----⭐ Want more OPENHOUSE content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalog of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ Connect with Louise Rumball and Nicole Moore Joseph:Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballLouise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Nicole on Instagram: @iamnicolemoorejosephMusic Sources:Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud Listen on SoundCloudMusic promoted by Audio Library Watch on YouTube

How much sex drive is too much of a sex drive? Do we use orgasms as a release from day to day life? Can you have a problem with too many orgasms? What if your partner whats to have sex and you don’t?Today, we ask you - have you ever stopped to ask WHY you or your partner wants or needs to orgasm, or orgasm so much? It’s a fascinating, often undiscussed question.In the episode, Louise Rumball and Dr. Massimo Fontana, therapist and sexologist, dive into various aspects of high sex drive the WHY behind your orgasms. They look at:The dopamine hit of orgasm and the allure of orgasmic escapeOrgasms as coping mechanisms, distractions, connections, and self-soothing techniquesDifference in libidos and the root cause of high and low libidos How painkillers and mouthwash might make orgasming harderJustin Bieber's sex addiction The concept of ‘penetration’ and using penetration for validationLouise also brings Dr. Massimo a question from the community area, The House. They discuss a couple who feel that their sexual intimacy has been limited recently after one of them contracted an STI and they can’t be intimate. The pair delve into *why* that partner are struggling and whether sex can ever be *too* integral for a relationship? ⭐ THE  PLEASURE PLAYBOOK -  ⭐ the ultimate guide to understanding and revolutionising your sex life with Dr. Massimo Fontana & Louise Rumball: purchase here: https://www.thisisopenhouse.com/therapy-shop/p/0m17z75cf69di5c3nc90vki0zlkjeq ⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Additional recommended listening:70 - Sex happens in our bodies, so why do we get so damn stuck in our heads?66 - If casual sex traumatizes the f**k out of you, you are not alone - but why? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr Massimo Fontana: @massimo.stochi.fontanaSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Why can Ariana Grande never stay single? Today, in a reboot of a popular episode from Louise Rumball and Dr. Tari Mack, the pair bring back the concept of relationship jumping and explore why some people hate being alone, or staying single, while others find it the necessary way to heal. Louise & Dr. Tari mack discuss:The serial monogamist How people may unconsciously seek external validation and avoid their internal struggles by jumping from relationship to relationshipThe fear behind relationship jumpingFacing the fear and reality of being alone; and The connection to validationThe pair also discuss the importance of slowing down, spending time alone, and building a healthy relationship with yourself - and how you can use the healing period after a break up to your advantage, or you can totally ignore it!.-----⭐ Want more from Louise & Dr. Tari, more Voice Notes from Lu and extra bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimackMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

PSA: someone's issues and insecurities are not healthy boundaries. Join Louise Rumball on this HOMETRUTH issue where she unpacks the recent Jonah Hill situation and asks ‘when are healthy boundaries unhealthy?She chats through: Was Jonah Hill using therapy speak & ‘healthy’ boundaries to control his girlfriend?How controlling behavior can be masked under positive speakHow silent superiority is a big danger; andThe importance of understanding how abuse starts small.Louise then invites clinical psychologist, Dr Tari Mack to provide professional advice on the situation and what we know. Tune in for a fascinating episode.-----⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimackMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Are you blocking your own chances at finding love without realizing it? Today, we bring you one of our OPENHOUSE Bonus Episodes from the archives to share with you, today, clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack joins Louise Rumball to share everything she sees in her therapy room and the mistakes that block true love from coming in. The pair discuss: Repeating the same dating cycles Not asking the right questionsNot pacing or taking things slowPrioritizing chemistry over exploring compatibilityGetting physical right awayPeople pleasing / no healthy boundaries‘Pick me, love me, choose me’ energyEnabling time wasting behavior and boundary violationsJealously in the dating stageConsistency in communicationsAnd more!-----⭐ Want more bonus episodes like this, including Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and Therapy Q&As? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! HERE: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimackMusic Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Do you FEEL big and FEEL often and sometimes it's just TOO MUCH? If yes, this episode is for you. Today, Louise is joined by a new guest, DBT andCBT therapist and Adjunct Professor at Columbia, Maddy Ellberger. Louise & Maddy Ellberger jumps into all things BIG, BIG emotions:What big emotions ACTUALLY are? Emotional sensitivity, emotional reactivity, and returning to a baseline stateHow some of us really are more sensitive than othersHow big emotions are connected to childhoodUnderstanding societal shaming of intense emotionsExamining feelings of anger towards oneself or one's motherThe link between overwhelming emotions and dissociation or disconnectionUnpacking the underlying sadness behind angerThe importance of cultivating a nurturing self-environment starting with oneselfThe concept of 'wise-minds' And more!⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀ Follow Maddy on Instagram: @millennialmindfulnessdoc––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Sometimes they’re interested, sometimes they’re not. Always texting but nothing ever moving deeper? One foot in, one foot out? Been hurt before so they don’t want to commit just yet? Do these situations sound familiar?In today’s Q&A episode, Louise jumps into another OPENHOUSE Session with Dr. Tari Mack as the pair discuss why people might be inconsistent, hot and cold, and whether it can be overcome. The pair discuss:What is breadcrumbing?How breadcrumbing blocks true intimacyHow it ties to being emotionally unavailable?The connection between attachment theory and breadcrumbingThe concept of being able to ‘sit in intimacy’; and Identifying the fear that is driving breadcrumbing and inconsistent behaviorThe pair also discuss why avoidants can sometimes come on hot, or warm, not always cold and Louise asks ‘is breadcrumbing ever emotionally manipulative?’-----------------------------------------⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ -----------------------------------------Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack-----------------------------------------Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

A wild, juicy life update discussing dark journeys, health anxiety and phobias? Interested in alternative healing? Wondering what's going on with Louise's relationship? If you’re into those types of things then this episode is for you. In OPENHOUSE’s 100th episode Louise Rumball jumps back on her now well-known "voice notes from Lu” type episode (usually saved for premium subscribers) to chat all things 100 EPISODES as well as telling you about what she’s been up to recently. Cue: she’s been going through it. Louise jumps into:Hitting rock bottom recentlyOverworking, chronic pain & coping mechanismsAn intense bout of health anxiety and living with a phobiaA visit to a Mexican medicine man Weed, weed and more weed And more!Tune in now for a fun, insightful and entertaining journey that will leave you reflecting on your own biggest fears!Stream the full OPENHOUSE catalog here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXs

Does the health of your Mum determine the health of your friendships? This week, in your #FreeTherapyFix, Louise and Stephanie explore how our early relationships with our mothers can impact our ability to form and maintain friendships with women later in life.  The pair dive into:💫 How does the emotional inconsistency of your mother affect your social relationships with others?💫 Exploring the psychology of the ‘girls girl’ and the ‘only friends with guy’s girl’ 💫 Have you ever felt too much for your friends?💫 Why some people isolate themselves from their friends in times of need💫 And why it is never too late to find, work on or nurture your female friendships. Louise & Stephanie also discuss Louise’s own personal experiences with ‘feeling too much’ in a friendship, and why she often wants to isolate. Stephanie drops some light bulb truths. RECOMMENDED LISTENING:Ep. 89 -  MOTHER WOUND/ MOMMY ISSUES: Pt. The Toxic, Attacking, or ‘Tidy’ MotherEp. 91 - MOTHER WOUND - The Suppressed Mother + How Our Mom Impacts Our Body Image⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu, and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area ‘The House,’ and our exclusive ‘Ask A Therapist’ room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐  –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPEN HOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapyConnect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Do unmet needs, social media interactions & cheating friends increase the likelihood of infidelity? In today’s episode - Louise is joined by Dr. Tari Mack in a Pt. 2 of the ‘why do people cheat’ episode to discuss the underlying factors that contribute to cheating and how you can protect yourself from being a victim.Louise & Dr Tari discuss Pt. 2 & 3 of the Cheating Formula, issues from within the relationship & issues surrounding the relationship. They get into:💫How unmet needs can lead to infidelity - but that this is never an excuse💫How friends and circles around you can influence infidelity?💫Why setting boundaries in online interactions is important to prevent opportunities for infidelity💫The concepts of silence, a moral compass and lack of self control💫How to identify a cheat + what can individuals do to reduce the likelihood of getting cheated onDon’t forget to take down notes while you listen to this free online therapy with Dr. Tari Mack 🌟––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:⭐ Therapy E-Guide ‘They Cheated On Me, Should I Stay Or Should I Go: The 10 crucial questions to ask after infidelity’ ft. Dr Tari Mack, clinical psychologist ⭐⭐ Therapy E-Guide ‘Are They Cheating or Am I Paranoid? How to Unveil the Truth and How To Move Forward’ ft. Dr Tari Mack, clinical psychologist  ⭐⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ Recommended listening:Episode 97 - CHEATING - Why Do People Cheat: Repeated Cheating, Self-Esteem, Validation and Ego - Pt.1 ft. Dr. Tari Mack –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPEN HOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Is everyone who cheats cold-hearted and narcissistic? In today's episode, Louise and clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack sit down to discuss the topic of cheating in relationships. This is the first part of a two-part episode where they delve into the question: why do people cheat?Join Louise and Tari as they discuss the following topics:The distinction between macro and micro cheatingStarting conversations about boundaries and cheatingUnderstanding the behavior of repeat and serial cheatersCheating driven by ego and feelings of inadequacyThe importance of open dialogue, establishing boundaries, and seeking professional help in dealing with cheatingProactive measures to avoid infidelity through radical transparency in relationshipsThey also explore how witnessing infidelity in childhood can shape individuals, as well as the impact of personality disorders such as NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) and BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder).⭐ Therapy E-Guide 'They Cheated On Me, Should I Stay Or Should I Go: The 10 crucial questions to ask after infidelity  ft. Dr Tari Mack, clinical psychologist ⭐⭐ Therapy E-Guide 'Are They Cheating or Am I Paranoid? How to Unveil the Truth and How To Move Forward ft. Dr Tari Mack, clinical psychologist  ⭐-----⭐ Want more OPENHOUSE content + access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. ⭐ -----Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack

Here's the 4-part framework to guide you through this confusing situation. In this special solo episode of HOMETRUTH, Louise delves into the common issue of partners liking other people's Instagram photos, unraveling whether it's a them problem or a you problem.Learn how to navigate this dilemma with confidence and clarity. Louise takes you through the following steps:Step 1: Character Assessment: Determine if they are a respectful king or queen, a red flagger, or a previous offender by examining their past behavior and intentions behind their Instagram activity.Step 2: Assess The Activity. Consider the nature of the content being engaged with on Instagram, including its harmlessness, relation to romance, and the individuals involved.Step 3: Assess The Impact On You. Reflect on the emotions triggered by their behavior, such as feelings of abandonment, rejection, or insecurity. Understanding your own feelings helps differentiate between a you problem and a them problem.Step 4: Communication is crucial. Louise provides guidance on initiating conversations tailored to the identified categories: respectful king/queen, red flagger, or repeat offender.Join Louise as we explore this complex issue, gain a deeper understanding of your relationship dynamics, and uncover whether it's a you problem or a them problem.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⭐ Want more Home Truths and Voice Notes from Lu? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM today for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our vibrant Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com

Should we stop demonizing the avoidantly attached? In this exclusive OPENHOUSE Voice Note from Lu (usually available only for our OPENHOUSE Premium Subscribers), we dive into the world of the avoidantly attached and ask - should they really be demonized?Louise delves into:Unmasking the reasons behind the avoidantly attached getting a bad rap – are they truly out to hurt us?Cultivating compassion by unraveling their underlying fears and understanding the biological and physical responses that shape their attachment style.Exploring how understanding their behavior helps us comprehend the potential impact they can have on our lives.Shedding light on why the anxiously attached tend to be more vocal and expressive compared to their avoidant counterparts.And the ultimate question: Should you consider dating someone with an avoidant attachment style or steer clear?This episode is sponsored by Lilybod. To redeem your 40% off your Healing Girl outfit, click here and use code ⭐ OPENHOUSE40 ⭐ at checkout:AU: https://lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSEUK: https://uk.lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSE–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⭐ Want more Home Truths and Voice Notes from Lu? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM today for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our vibrant Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com

WTF DOES BEING EMOTIONALLY AVAILABLE EVEN MEAN? Everyone talks about it, but no one truly understands what it means. In this episode, Louise Rumball is joined by Dr. Tari Mack to unravel the enigma of emotional unavailability. Louise asks:What does it really mean to be emotionally available?Distinguishing between being emotional and being emotionally intimateDebunking the misconception that expressing emotions automatically makes one emotionally availableExploring the link between avoidant attachment and emotional unavailabilityUnraveling the impact of our childhood experiences, caregivers, and emotional attunementShedding light on the correlation between emotional unavailability and shameIs it true that we are attracted to emotionally unavailable individuals if we ourselves are emotionally unavailable?Tari delves into the common fears associated with emotional unavailability, such as fear of intimacy and feeling unlovable, fear of abandonment or rejection, and more. She also reveals signs that may indicate one's own emotional unavailability.Louise also shares her two stage process to identify if you are emotionally unavailable or available. ⭐  PROTECT YOUR HEART - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING & NAVIGATING AN EMOTIONALLY UNAVAILABLE (OR AVOIDANT PARTNER) ⭐:  https://www.thisisopenhouse.com/shop/p/protect-your-heart-identify-avoid-emotionally-unavailable-people –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 40% OFF YOUR HEALING GIRL OUTFIT WITH LILYBODThis episode is sponsored by Lilybod. To redeem your 40% off click here, using code ⭐ OPENHOUSE40 ⭐ at check out:AU: https://lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSEUK: https://uk.lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSE–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Join us in this insightful episode as we uncover the depths of emotional unavailability and gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationships.Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack

Can the food we eat make you a healthier, less toxic individual? (+ help you live longer)?  Do prisoners commit crimes because of what they eat? Is the food we are eating fuelling a mental health crisis? In today’s episode, Louise is joined by Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist and author of 'Unprocessed: How The Food We Eat is Fuelling our Mental Health Crisis' . Prepare to be amazed by the intricate web of connections between nutrition, behavior, and mental health. As Louise and Kimberley navigate through the diverse topics discussed, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the critical role that food plays in shaping our well-being. The pair discuss:The impact of nutritional deficiencies in early lifeThe connection between prisoners, aggression, and mineral and vitamin deficienciesThe limited genetic influence on Alzheimer's disease riskThe early onset of Alzheimer's and its hidden progressionMexico's obesity rates surpassing the United States and the link to Coca ColaThe importance of incorporating more beans into our diet (yes, really)Louise also shares her own personal experience around how being a ‘bad’ vegan led her to getting her gut tested using an Organic Acid Test at a biohacking clinic in London. It helped her understand how the food she was eating wasn’t providing her with the right building blocks to create dopamine. Cue: depression.––––––––––––––––––––––––40% OFF YOUR HEALING GIRL OUTFIT WITH LILYBODThis episode is sponsored by Lilybod. To redeem your 40% off click here, using code ⭐ OPENHOUSE40 ⭐ at check out:AU: https://lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSEUK: https://uk.lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSELouise selects:Sam Shelf Bra - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/lilybod-sam-shelf-bra-top-tarmac-black-lc95-tbSam Shelf Shorts - https://uk.lilybod.com/products/lilybod-sam-shelf-short-tarmac-black-ls24-tb?_pos=4&_sid=65a3ab4cc&_ss=rAstrid Sports Bra - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-sports-bra-astrid-tarmac-black?_pos=1&_sid=f23f65ea9&_ss=rHarmony Ribbed Tank - https://lilybod.com/products/core-collection-top-harmony-ribbed-tank-white?_pos=2&_psq=ribbed%20tank%20white&_ss=e&_v=1.0LIONS MANE BENEFITS (SCIENCE): https://mytwentytwo.co.uk/blogs/research/can-lions-mane-mushrooms-cure-anxiety-depressionLIONS MANE DISCOUNT CODE: 20% WITH CODE: OPENHOUSE––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Kimberley on Instagram: @foodandpsychBuy 'Unprocessed' How the Food We Eat Is Fuelling Our Mental Health Crisis on AmazonSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive&

100,000 people have streamed our anxious attachment episodes! To celebrate the one year mark, we bring you a magic moment, asking if an anxious attachment just a superpower to sniff out danger? In this magic moment, join Louise & Sarah Murphy, the ultimate biology of trauma expert, as she unravels the mysteries of why our anxious attachment style causes us so much grief.The pair explore:The origins of anxious attachment styles and their wild adventures in babyhood.Neuroception: The super skill of scanning for danger that we're all born with.How caregivers hold the keys to shaping our nervous system and why they should be crowned the rulers of neurobiologyThe consequences of even the tiniest disruptions in caregiver responsiveness.The rollercoaster of nervous system dysregulation: Overreacting and underreactingThe link between maternal stress levels during pregnancy and our stress hormone saga.The concept of self-soothingWe also chat tips and tricks to help you start to understand how to unpick and unravel your anxious attachment style at the biological level. Louise also shares her experience of how her ex reaching out to her after two years impacted her on a VERY interesting biochemical level. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT DOWNLOADS⇢The Ultimate Guide - How to navigate & heal your anxious attachment style when dating  - A 26 page PDF guide created by clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack & Louise Rumball - linked HERE⇢The Ultimate Script - How to communicate your anxious attachment style when dating  - a 14 Page Script PDF - linked HERE––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––40% OFF YOUR HEALING GIRL OUTFIT WITH LILYBODThis episode is sponsored by Lilybod. To redeem your 40% off click here, using code ⭐ OPENHOUSE40 ⭐ at check out:AU: https://lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSEUK: https://uk.lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSELouise selects:Sam Shelf Bra - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/lilybod-sam-shelf-bra-top-tarmac-black-lc95-tbSam Shelf Shorts - https://uk.lilybod.com/products/lilybod-sam-shelf-short-tarmac-black-ls24-tb?_pos=4&_sid=65a3ab4cc&_ss=rAstrid Sports Bra - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-sports-bra-astrid-tarmac-black?_pos=1&_sid=f23f65ea9&_ss=rHarmony Ribbed Tank - https://lilybod.com/products/core-collection-top-harmony-ribbed-tank-white?_pos=2&_psq=ribbed%20tank%20white&_ss=e&_v=1.0––––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__

Did your mom shape your eating habits and relationship with yourself? Today, we unveil her powerful influence on YOU. Join us for Part 2 as we delve into the forbidden realms of the Mother Wound. Louise & Stephanie explore the drivers behind the controlling mother, the suppressed mother, enmeshment, body image, and beyond. They also get into the concepts of:Unmasking Mom's hidden control tacticsWhen your identity can threaten your MomNavigating enmeshment between Mother and DaughterHow we can get caught in the crossfire of our parent's marriageHow Mom's influence shapes our eating habitsUnveiling the roots of emotional eatingWhy eating is often a bid for connectionAnd more.Louise also shares a funny story about a Mom becoming the third part in her friend’s relationship, cue: a throuple. Other recommended listening episodes to supplement exploring the Mother Wound:Episode 89 - Mother Wound Pt. 1 - The Toxic, Attacking or ‘Tidy’ MomStream the full OPENHOUSE catalog here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 40% OFF YOUR HEALING GIRL OUTFIT WITH LILYBODThis episode is sponsored by Lilybod. To redeem your 40% off click here, using code ⭐ OPENHOUSE40 ⭐ at check out:AU: https://lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSEUK: https://uk.lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSE–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀  Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy⠀  Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Join Louise Rumball on another highly requested, always entertaining solo episode as she provides you with some quality time. In her well-known "voice notes from Lu" style episodes, she shares her personal journey and reveals what has been happening in the past few months since her return to Tulum with her boyfriend. Take a break from your therapy journey and have some fun as Louise explores the following topics:The unfiltered reality of loneliness and her own personal experience with it (and why it's not commonly discussed) The three essential types of relationships we all need, and the crucial missing piece that often goes unnoticed A sneak peek into Louise's exciting summer plansAND The burning question: Will Louise's boyfriend relocate to Europe, or is their future uncertain?40% OFF YOUR HEALING GIRL OUTFIT WITH LILYBODThis episode is sponsored by Lilybod. To redeem your 40% off click here, using code ⭐ OPENHOUSE40 ⭐ at check out:AU: https://lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSEUK: https://uk.lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSELouise selects:Baseline Legging - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-leggings-baseline-black?_pos=1&_sid=aba8df7b0&_ss=rSam Shelf Bra - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/lilybod-sam-shelf-bra-top-tarmac-black-lc95-tbAstrid Sports Bra - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-sports-bra-astrid-tarmac-black?_pos=1&_sid=f23f65ea9&_ss=rHarmony Ribbed Tank - https://lilybod.com/products/core-collection-top-harmony-ribbed-tank-white?_pos=2&_psq=ribbed%20tank%20white&_ss=e&_v=1.0Layla Sweater - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/c14-tops-jackets-layla-obsidian-gray⭐ Want more Home Truths, Voice Notes from Lu and bonus content? Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM for weekly bonus episodes, a full back catalogue of episodes, access to our Community Area 'The House,' and our exclusive 'Ask A Therapist' room with guaranteed therapist responses. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! Join OPENHOUSE Premium here: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ ⭐ Stream the full OPENHOUSE catalog here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud

Move over Daddy Issues, Mommy Issues is in town - yet no one is talking about them. Today, Louise & Stephanie Therapy explore the Mother Wound. They discuss:What the mother wound is, how it shows up differently to the father woundHow the mother wound runs deep through generationsThe attacking mother, the critical or toxic motherThe OCD mother and the connection to cooking, cleaning and ironingHow mothers try to maintain controlThe identity as a 'mother' and how tied people get tied to thatThey also talk about the topics of forgiveness and when it is, and is not, the right route of action.  40% OFF YOUR HEALING GIRL OUTFIT WITH LILYBODThis episode is sponsored by Lilybod. To redeem your 40% off click here, using code ⭐ OPENHOUSE40 ⭐ at check out:AU: https://lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSEUK: https://uk.lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSELouise selects:Baseline Legging - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-leggings-baseline-black?_pos=1&_sid=aba8df7b0&_ss=rSam Shelf Bra - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/lilybod-sam-shelf-bra-top-tarmac-black-lc95-tbAstrid Sports Bra - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-sports-bra-astrid-tarmac-black?_pos=1&_sid=f23f65ea9&_ss=rHarmony Ribbed Tank - https://lilybod.com/products/core-collection-top-harmony-ribbed-tank-white?_pos=2&_psq=ribbed%20tank%20white&_ss=e&_v=1.0Layla Sweater - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/c14-tops-jackets-layla-obsidian-grayComing soon:Mommy Issues - Pt. 2 - The Overbearing / Critical Mother + Body ImageMommy Issues - Pt. 3 - How the mother wound differs from the father wound & reparenting our parents–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀  Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy⠀  Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Chasing hot and cold behavior, tolerating inconsistency & trying to change emotional unavailability doesn’t sound attractive, so why the F is it attractive to some of us? Does the truth lie within our nervous system? Sarah Murphy, biology of trauma expert, would say yes and that someone with a dysregulated nervous system, who is wired for a high baseline of stress, will find stable relationships and people *boring* and will search for a chemical cocktail of excitement from people who are just not quite right for them. The pair get into: How attraction ties back to our nervous systemWhy we keep attracting the same types of people repeatedlyWhy we search for a highs through romantic love and romantic dramaWhy stable relationships feel so boring to some of usWhy Mr. Nice Guy, or Mr. Nice Girl can feel so uncomfortable tooWhy the spark disappears as the relationship progressesThe biology of the ick‘Love addiction’ and whether being addicted to someone is the same as being addicted to a drugThe biochemical drivers of cheatingLouise also shares her experience of how her ex reaching out to her after two years impacted her on a VERY interesting biochemical level. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––40% OFF YOUR HEALING GIRL OUTFIT WITH LILYBODThis episode is sponsored by Lilybod. To redeem your 40% off click here, using code ⭐ OPENHOUSE40 ⭐ at check out:AU: https://lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSEUK: https://uk.lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSELouise selects:Baseline Legging - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-leggings-baseline-black?_pos=1&_sid=aba8df7b0&_ss=rSam Shelf Bra - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/lilybod-sam-shelf-bra-top-tarmac-black-lc95-tbAstrid Sports Bra - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-sports-bra-astrid-tarmac-black?_pos=1&_sid=f23f65ea9&_ss=rHarmony Ribbed Tank - https://lilybod.com/products/core-collection-top-harmony-ribbed-tank-white?_pos=2&_psq=ribbed%20tank%20white&_ss=e&_v=1.0Layla Sweater - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/c14-tops-jackets-layla-obsidian-grayThe Mental Health Mushroom - LIONS MANE - 20% OFF with code OPENHOUSE: https://mytwentytwo.co.uk/––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Sarah on Instagram: @thepotentplantSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Could an STI be your ultimate permission slip for healing and changing your life for the better? Bek Antonucci would say yes, 100%. In this episode, Louise interviews the incredible Bek Antonucci about how her experience with herpes was  the most healing thing that ever happened to her.Bek helps listeners understand:✨ STIs are no big deal to some, and a huge deal to others - and WHY that is✨ how to go beneath the iceberg of shame and stigma to identify your core wounds✨ the concept of warmth vs. coldness, connection vs. isolation; and✨ why she thinks that this is the least vulnerable thing about herLouise also shares her thoughts and the pair discuss how important love, connection, care and warmth is in the space where cold, judgmental silence is the domineering emotion.Who knew an STI could lead to such an inspiring and empowering journey of self-discovery? This episode is powerful, moving, life changing, and relevant for anyone who has ever battled something that made them feel 'LESS THAN'.Stream the full OPENHOUSE catalogue here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀  Connect with Bek Antonucci on Instagram: @bekantonucci⠀ Work with Sarah Murphy - The Potent Planthttps://thepotentplant.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepotentplant/––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Are you ready to explore the tangled web of daddy issues, toxic masculinity, sexualization, and fantasy bonding?Together, Louise and Stephanie explore all of this and more.  They discuss the reasons that a Father Wound may drive us to date people who are emotionally unavailable or who breadcrumb us, as well as the allure of being the other woman or the "saviour" in a relationship. Louise & Stephanie also examine the alpha male, the wounded masculine and the toxic masculinity and how this can manifest in our relationships negatively (and why we're attracted to it!).The conversation also delves into sexualization, hyper-sexualization, and performance in the bedroom. The hosts discuss the controversial topic of "dick slapping", why we do things we don't want to do, as well as the connection of sex to dopamine, ADHD, and neurodivergency. Other recommended listening episodes to supplement exploring the Father Wound:OPENHOUSE Episode 77 - DADDY ISSUES - Pt. 1 - the 'Emotionally Unavailable' FatherOPENHOUSE Episode 82 - DADDY ISSUES - Pt. 2 - Hyper-independence & overachievingStream the full OPENHOUSE catalogue here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀  Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy⠀  Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Understanding the difference between chemistry and compatibility can help us understand that just because it feels good, doesn’t mean it will be good. We confuse chemistry with compatibility, intensity with intimacy and attention with intention, without every talking about the foundations of what compatibility actually means. Louise & therapist Dr. Tari Mack cover some game changing advice:The concepts of chemistry vs. compatibilityWhy love isn’t enough6 signs of toxic chemistry (trauma bonding, breadcrumbing, toxic chemistry, rollercoaster dating, inconsistency, the anxious-avoidant cycle)Why you can’t sustain a relationship on just chemistryWhat compatibility isThe 12 signs of chemistry that you need to establish to really see if you are a good match.  –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Sarah on Instagram: @thepotentplantSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Today, we take your therapy journey deeper into the mind-body connection and explore how stress, trauma, and our subconscious mind can affect our physical health in ways we may not have even realized. If you struggle with anxiety or depression, or are trying to help someone who does, this episode is a must-listen for you.Louise Rumball is joined by guest, Sarah Murphy, as the two dive into how and why: ⠀ Some people are naturally more sensitive than others, both to pain and to emotions⠀ Trauma, and childhood stress, can impact the cellular functioning of our body, our brain chemistry and hormonal systems (leading to adverse health effects later in life)⠀ The subconscious mind is like a hard drive where the body stores overwhelming energy.⠀ A major trauma or life crisis can tip the scales and cause the subconscious mind to show up in the body, leading to the manifestation of health issues.⠀ How dysregulated hormones, impacted neurotransmitters, and our HPA axis can can lead to mental illness, anxiety, and other health issues⠀ You might be living, tolerating and thriving in 'high stress situations' thinking they are normalLouise also shares her experience with the manifestations of emotions in her body and what she has learned from her own personal experience.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⭐ Want to get more of your therapy fix? Want to 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Sarah on Instagram: @thepotentplantSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

...and to repel mediocre ones at the same time. Get ready to revolutionize your dating life with today's HOMETRUTH episode of OPENHOUSE! Louise takes the mic to share her personal experience of mediocre and disappointing dating, as well as some serious gems on how she overhauled her dating standards to attract an amazing, high-value partner, and how you can too.Louise dives into:⠀ Her own disappointing dating experiences in her 20s⠀ What reasonable dating standards should look like⠀ The concept of being "high maintenance" or a "princess"⠀ The difference between the "cool girl" and the "real girl"⠀ The OPENHOUSE Dating Standards - a surefire way to revolutionize your dating life, change the way you allow people to treat you, and how to communicate around each of themEver wondered what it means to be a high-value man? Louise breaks it down and helps you understand what to look for in a partner. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Recommended listening on:#33 & 44 - how to break your connection to the emotionally unavailable man/woman#64 - stop asking why their behavior is confusing, and ask why you're attracted to it instead––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⭐ Want to get more of your therapy fix? Want to 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Ever find yourself saying “I don’t need a man” or “it’s easier if I do everything myself”? Maybe you hate relying on people, or maybe you feel uncomfortable asking for help. Maybe your career takes over your life in a cycle of never-ending overachieving, over succeeding and a need for more. Or maybe, just maybe, you are used to doing live yourself but there is something underneath it that wishes you could do it with someone else? In part 2 of our 3 part Daddy Issues episode, Louise sits down again with Stephanie Therapy to go deeper into the Father Wound. They discuss how the Father Wound can be deeply connected to strong, hyper independent women, but those who often silently crave intimacy.The pair discuss: ⠀ Hyper independence, overworking and overachieving as a coping mechanism⠀ Relying on others  / relying on men ⠀ The development of core beliefs in childhood⠀ Why we date people like Mom or Dad (trauma reenactment)And more. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⭐ Want to get more of your therapy fix? Want to 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀ Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀ Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy⠀ Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Have you ever experienced post-sex tears and wondered WTF? Do you worry that something might be wrong with you, that it's not normal, or that no one else does it? Fear not, because clinical psychologist Dr Massimo Fontana is here to share his expertise and insights on this fascinating topic that happens to so many of us - but that none of us ever talk about. In this episode, Louise Rumball and Dr Fontana discuss the different reasons why people cry after sex, from emotional and physical release to past sexual trauma and our own unique sexual story. We get into all the things that no one is talking about.So whether you've shed a few tears after a steamy session or are simply curious about this phenomenon, or want to better understand and support a partner or friend, this episode is for you. Join us for an enlightening and compassionate conversation that will leave you feeling more empowered, aware, and connected to your own sexuality and journey.Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review if you enjoy the show!––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⭐ Want 4 - 6 bonus therapy episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content (click here)> or https://openhouse.supercast.com/––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Additional recommended listening:70 - Sex happens in our bodies, so why do we get so damn stuck in our heads?66 - If casual sex traumatizes the f**k out of you, you are not alone - but why? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Dr Massimo Fontana: @massimo.stochi.fontanaSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Lovebombing is a deeply misunderstood behaviour pattern. It's not just coming on 'too fast, too soon', lovebombing actually goes  a lot deeper. In today's episode, Louise & Dr. Tari Mack discuss: The psychology of lovebombing; The motives behind lovebombing;The difference between speed & pressure;The difference between lovebombing & emotional immaturity; The dark side of lovebombing & the abuse that can come next;Louise's experiencesand more. Other recommended OPENHOUSE episodes to supplement this episode: #12 - codependency - what Hailey and Justin Bieber teach us about... couple goals & codependency ft. Dr Tari Mack#13 - I don't judge Justin or Hailey, I've been on both sides of a toxic relationship #67 -  Hard work partner or toxic relationship?  ft. Dr Tari Mack#24 - How to leave your toxic relationship ft. Maddy AnholtTHE FOUR STAGES OF LOVEBOMBING - linked here––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⭐ Want 4 - 6 bonus therapy episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content (click here)> or https://openhouse.supercast.com/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimackSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Crazy news! Join Louise for a solo episode as she gets to tell you some of the juiciest things that are going on at the moment for her: The new OPENHOUSE premium deep dive content *NOW LIVE*Her ex texting her?! Yes reallyA deep dive into sex toys + which toys are going to revolutionize your life ++ FINALLY! Get access to our ⭐ PREMIUM CONTENT! ⭐ ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support HERE

Did you know trauma isn't always an event? It is sometimes just something that was too much, too soon or without enough support at the time. So what *ACTUALLY* is trauma? Today, Louise gets to the root of how stressful situations impact our nervous system and what we need to understand before we start to heal from the events. Louise is joined by Sarah Murphy, an integrative practitioner who practices a multi-modality approach to root cause medicine and healing. She's certified in holistic nutrition, clinical herbalism and practices Traditional Chinese Medicine and polyvagal theory as well as nervous system health and healing as certified in the biology of trauma.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⭐ Want to get more of your therapy fix? Want to 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Sarah on Instagram: @thepotentplantSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Ever thought about how the relationship with your father impacts the relationship with your partner, or the men / women you date or are interested in? It sounds weird, but maybe it's true. Louise is joined by Stephanie Therapy, a psychotherapist who specialises in childhood trauma, attachment and parental wounding.Join Louise & Stephanie as they start to look into the foundations of 'Daddy Issues' in a 3 part series. The ladies cover: The difference between Daddy Issues and the Father WoundThe many ways that the Father Wound can develop and show upWhat does 'an emotionally unavailable Father' actually meanWhy children think the world revolves around them (and what happens when they learn it doesn't) How to assess a parent's emotional unavailabilityThe 4 types of 'emotional' parent What we need vs. what we didn't get+ Your ‘Daddy’ BlueprintAnd more!––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⭐ Want to get more of your therapy fix? Want to 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapyConnect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapySign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Can you love someone better? Can someone else save you from crisis? Should it be you and your partnership against the world? Louise asks celebrity therapist and clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack about Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's *potential* break up and the pair use the couple as a vehicle to explore:The concept of whether you can 'love someone better'Codependency and enmeshmentWhy we try to fix people, help them and love themWhy boundaries don't work in toxic relationshipsWhy 'twin flames' is often spiritual bypassing and makes an excuse for toxic loveAnd more! Louise & Dr. Tari Mack also look at Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's childhoods to understand why their unconscious attraction and models of love attracted them to each other, and this type of relationship and what they should do moving forward. Other recommended OPENHOUSE episodes for listening: #12 - Codependency - what Hailey and Justin Bieber teach us about... couple goals & codependency ft. Dr Tari Mack#13 - I don't judge Justin or Hailey, I've been on both sides of a toxic relationsihp #67 -  Hard work partner or toxic relationships?  ft. Dr Tari Mack#24 - How to leave your toxic relationship ft. Maddy Anholt––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⭐ Want 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content (click here)> or https://openhouse.supercast.com/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimackSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Join Louise as she openly and honestly discusses her experience living in Tulum so far (the good, the bad and the funny) as well as how it's been since being back in London. She discusses what she's learning in therapy at the moment, why she's exploring a slower pace of life, as well as how she's trying to create a morning routine as the ultimate 'anti-morning-routine-girl' including her experiences with:Morning sunlightMorning breakfastCold water therapyMeditation & breathworkMushrooms NatureLouise also shares some very exciting OPENHOUSE news coming soon that you DON'T want to miss. Cold water therapy resources:The scientific benefits of cold exposure for mental health: https://discovermonk.com/blogs/blog/mental-health-benefits-of-cold-water-therapyStudy showing: cold exposure increasing dopamine by 250% after cold exposureStudy showing: cold exposure &  norepinephrine increase by 530%.Lion's Mane mushroom resources:Twenty Two Lions Mane - https://mytwentytwo.co.uk/20% discount code: OPENHOUSEBlog - can Lions Mane cure anxiety and depression?Wim Hof Breathing Track: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ug6QHGuKYaL0K9160BJBt?si=JMyK8raGTN-MAXx7uxghngThe Monk Ice Bath: https://discovermonk.com/

Ever wondered how to manage emotions like anger, anxiety, jealously and rage before they become so overwhelming that they ruin your hour, day, week or even your relationship?Louise is joined by Angie Lila River, embodiment coach, who helps Louise understand why: Why we are never actually taught to 'feel' our feelingsThe concepts of intellectualizing vs. feeling Why we suppress, distract and avoid from discomfort + the follow on impactsHow to navigate intense bouts of sadness, anxiety anger and jealousyThe concept of rage release + how to practice it safelyIs movement really medicine?+ how Louise is learning to feel for the first time ever - and more!-----Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___Connect with Angie on TikTok:  @angielilariverConnect with OPENHOUSE on Instagram: @openhouselifeSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com-----

Ready to take your sex life or self-pleasure journey to the next level? This episode is for you. Join Louise and Dr. Massimo Fontana, sexologist, sex therapist & clinical psychologist, as they discuss:How breath, breath play and breath restriction can elevate your orgasmsThe difference between the 'hold' and the 'choke' and the 'strangle' The 101 guide on how to neck hold safelyCosmic orgasms, what they are and how to get thereErotic massage and what this entailsEdging towards orgasm & how vibrators can help youThe internal and external orgasm and how to pair them well togetherThe vaginal barbell (yes REALLY)And more!Additional recommended listening: 70 - Sex happens in our bodies, so why do we get so damn stuck in our heads?66 - If casual sex traumatizes the f**k out of you, you are not alone - but why? –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Dr Massimo Fontana: @massimo.stochi.fontanaSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Louise is joined by neuroscientist, Emily McDonald to discuss the neuroscience behind heartbreak and:The 3 ways to speed up the withdrawal stage of the break up The one supplement that can be miraculous for a break up The psychology of romanticising the f**k out of a break upWhy your brain drives you back even to unhealthy relationships The ‘Cold Turkey’ breakup vs. The ‘Slow Taper’ The 3 Point List you HAVE to make straight after a break up A reflection on mistakes + and why your brain kicks yourself once a relationship is overThe science behind whether men or women get over breakups quickerAnd more!5HTP Recommendation: https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/5-hydroxytryptophan DISCLAIMER: This does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your Doctor before starting any new medications or supplements.Rat Park Study: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/3028403/1/Rat-Park-acceptedmanuscript.docx FMRI & Physical Pain Study: Social rejection shares somatosensory representations with physical pain' https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3076808/ ---Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___Connect with Emily on TikTok:  @emonthebrainConnect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com---

Louise jumps on a solo HOME TRUTHS episode to discuss 3 recent dating stories from ladies inside The House. She breaks these down and gives her honest opinion on what is going on, as well as sharing insight into:Her 1.5 year situationship (what she learned from this experience)The neuroscience behind flirting + why it feels so damn good The attention / intention conundrum; andHow to break down and analyze someone’s behaviour to avoid dating disappointmentAnd more. Recommended listening on dating:⇢#16 - how to deal with out of bounds relationships / why we keep it quiet⇢#64 - why are you attracted to people’s confusing behaviour?⇢#33 - why you’re attracted to inconsistent men / women (+ how to break these cycles ⇢#44) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Louise joins Dr. Massimo to discuss why - when pleasure is a body-based experience, why do so many of us get stuck in our heads. The pair discuss: How much sex is the right amount of sex?The concept of the Orgasm Wall and how everyone's wall is built differentlyHow body image, stress and lifestyle impact libidoHow climax anxiety and performance anxiety are realThe concept of spectatoring - when we are in our head rather than our bodyHow to get out of our head and into our body And so much more. 

Louise joins Dr. Tari Mack to discuss the 4 predictors of relationship breakdown and divorce and how these show up in conflict and communication.The pair also discuss: the difference between criticism and feedback;why eye-rolling ties into a belief of superiority;why defensiveness covers up deep rooted vulnerability;why stonewalling can be so infuriating;age regression when being triggeredand more. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Dr Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimackSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In a new solo HOMETRUTH segment, Louise hops on a solo episode to ask 'why does no one talk about how hard a healthy relationship is after years of toxic ones? 'Louise talks about the truths you need to accept, why healthy relationships feel uncomfortable after toxic ones, what to do about it, and more, including:⇢ healthy love after toxic love⇢ suspicion & being hyper vigilant to every future partner⇢ self sabotage & why you might just want to f**k it all up ⇢ why healthy sometimes feels boring or gives you the “ick”⇢ the nervous system activation of “butterflies” & attachment trauma ⇢ what we need to learn about baby butterflies; and⇢ why even the sex might feel different in a healthy relationship. Recommended listening on toxic relationships:⇢#16 - how to deal with out of bounds relationships / why we keep it quiet⇢#67 - ‘hard work partner or toxic abuse?’⇢#24 - how to leave a toxic relationship, safely⇢#64 - why are you attracted to people’s confusing behaviour?⇢#33 - why you’re attracted to inconsistent men / women (+ how to break it #44)⇢#13 -Louise's experiences in a toxic relationship⇢#12 - how codependency can also suggest toxic trauma bonds⇢#47 - d**khead or narcissist? The 101 guide to narcissism and –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

In this OPENHOUSE Submission, Dr. Tari Mack, clinical psychologist, breaks down a question submitted to the OPENHOUSE Hotline around whether someone’s husband is just ‘hard work’ and that’s why her friends don’t like him or whether his behaviour is actually emotional abuse and leaning into narcissistic behavior and traits. The person explains that there have been a number of issues around being rude to her, belittling and demeaning her, flirting with other people, borrowing and repaying money, and more. Louise Rumball & Dr. Tari Mack look at:⇢ The difference between one off behavioural incidents and repeating patterns⇢The warning signs of an emotionally abusive relationship and how to avoid falling for one ⇢ Why violence in a relationship does not have to be just physical⇢ The connection between money, showing off and some forms of narcissism ⇢ How your relationship & marriage can impact your children long before you realize it⇢ Why narcissistic behavior, emotional abuse and manipulation often get overlookedRecommended listening:Episode 47 - NARCISSISM - Did I spend years of my life with a narcissist or was he just a really sh*t person? The ultimate 101 guide to identifying a narcissist  –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimackSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Does casual sex strike fear, regret, guilt, sadness and rejection in you when for others it seems to be fun, free and easy? In today’s episode, Louise is enjoyed by Dr. Massimo Fontana to ask WHY!The pair discuss why casual sex can be so damn traumatic for some of us, and not others, while also sharing Louise's personal experiences so you can feel just a little bit less alone.Louise & Dr. Massimo get into: ⇢The tie to anxious attachment⇢How sex can be mini traumas⇢The grief cycle of casual sex ⇢Why it’s particularly bad for those who are anxiously attached or with an abandonment wound⇢The concept of ‘giving yourself away’ and why we feel empty the next day⇢How to handle grief, regret, shame connected to sex; and⇢The chemicals behind being 'love drunk' And more.

In this episode of Girl Talk, Louise and Monica meet in Tulum and record the episode *together* to discuss the things that people aren't talking about online -  sex, pleasure, libidos, sex lives and, more importantly, the reality of sex that no one talks about. In a world of everyone else looking perfect, it’s easy to get sucked into the belief that everyone is having the best sex of their life, constantly. The truth? That’s just not true. The pair discuss: ⇢The truths about sex that no one is talking about⇢Louise’s recent experience with dengue fever & how it impacted her sex life⇢Pressure to sleep together, pressure-to-orgasm and how to relieve this pressure (and the impact it has on your body)⇢How your environment can impact your nervous system and your libido⇢Sexual blueprints & the different ‘types’ of sex we can enjoy⇢How FIFA, gaming & stress can get in the way of your sex driveAnd more.Other GIRL TALK episodes: episodes 36 and 43 of the OPENHOUSE Podcast––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on IG: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE on IG: @openhouselifeConnect with Monica on IG: @monicayateshealth⠀Sign up to access ‘The House’ and to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Louise & Dr Tari jump on a quick OPENHOUSE HOTLINE episode to answer a submission about a guy who's behaviour has been confusing, unclear and misleading since a listener first started dating, interacting and sleeping with him. The episode takes an interesting turn when Dr Tari starts to talk more about the listener, than the guy in question. Dr Tari talks focuses the episode talking about the concepts of intentional dating, communication, pacing, boundaries and more and helps shift our perspective on a situation that so many of us have experienced before.Louise shares her personal experience with a similar situation, as well as the concepts of:⇢Why silence drives a cycle of 'pick me, choose me'⇢Why stupid games lead to stupid relationships⇢Why the cool girl needs to die ⇢How communication can alleviate the likelihood of pain, rejection and ghosting ⇢Why you don't 'have to test the sex before investing in them'And more. There are also multiple features from an OPENHOUSE guest - a very noisy cat.Other recommended listening episodes: ⇢Episode 11 & 29 - unconscious attraction & how childhood drives adulthood⇢Episode 30 - pacing ⇢Episode 22 - getting over ghostingWelcome home! 

The OPENHOUSE therapists discuss a user submission on someone who has been the ‘Other Woman’ for too long. She asks the team:⇢ *HOW* did this situation happen?⇢ How did she get so brainwashed?⇢ What sort of man (or woman) entertains a long term affair?⇢ Why and how does this person have so much power over her?; and⇢ Where does she go from here?Louise and the therapists discuss:⇢ How affairs start⇢ The type of man or woman who are most susceptible to being ‘The Other’⇢ The statement ‘I can’t leave’ and what this really means⇢ The concept of power play and adrenaline⇢ The difference between attention & intention⇢ The darker, shadow sides of when we accept shameful love⇢ How to leave or end an affair and⇢ How to avoid one happening in the first placeAnd more.Louise also shares her own personal experience with ‘being the other’ and discusses The Thimble Analogy - the game changing therapy analogy that radically changes the way that you understand how, and why, you accept less than loving love - and how to change this.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimackConnect with Massimo Fontana on Instagram: hereJoin ‘The House’ - the private OPENHOUSE community - hereAccess our therapy guides, sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list or submit a question to the OPENHOUSE HOTLINE: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

UPDATE: ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT THERAPY EBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE⇢ The Ultimate Guide - How to navigate & heal your anxious attachment style when dating  - A 26 page PDF guide created by clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack & Louise Rumball - linked HERE⇢ The Ultimate Script - How to communicate your anxious attachment style when dating  - a 14 Page Script PDF - linkedHERE----Do you feel full of dread every time you go on a date, or when it has ended? Do you constantly focus on whether they are into you or whether they’re going to text back or ask you out again -  rather than focusing on getting to know you? Do you hate it when they don’t reply, or are sat online and constantly wonder if they are about to ghost you or reject you? If you’re anxiously attached and in the dating world- it’s painful, and you’re not alone.Louise talks with Dr Tari Mack, clinical psychologist and relationship expert on how to make the dating world a little more manageable. The pair talk:⇢ Why dating and an anxious attachment style do not mix well together⇢ The 6 things you need to understand to navigate the dating stage more easily ⇢ The concept of neutral, negative and positive cues when dating⇢ How and when you can start talking about things they do that trigger you⇢ When you should talk about your anxious attachment (and how) ⇢ The psychology of words and actions aligning⇢ The concept of ‘communication’ and then ‘observation’And more –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimackSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list & to get access to our free community area, THE HOUSE at www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this episode, Louise is joined by psychologist Dr. Alex Melkumian and writer, speaker and Louise's  great friend, Ellie Austin-Williams of This Girl Talks Money to discuss all things money and how it has us in such a chokehold. The group discuss: ⇢ How our money habits start to form before we are even born (+ the intergenerational cycles of money)⇢ A discussion around which caregiver drives our money habits the most;⇢ The connection between money, sex & food - and which is Louise’s favorite; ⇢ The threshold at which money stops making us more happy; ⇢ The concept of retail therapy - is this just normalized addiction;⇢ The big money taboo;⇢ Why we’re happy to share a bed with someone but not discuss money; and⇢ How to start having the conversations that will And more! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl___Connect with OPENHOUSE on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Alex on LinkedIn: hereConnect with Ellie on This Girl Talks Money: hereListen to Money Unfiltered on Spotify: here⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

A bonus update and solo episode from Louise as she discusses her recent life challenge in Mexico and what she learnt from it.

Join Louise and Shadow Work Guide, Jordan Jeppe, as they discuss how the simple act of giving space to your relationships and sex life can revolutionise themWith the pair coming to you from Mexico, Jordan shares her experience with 13 months of conscious and intentional celibacy, and Louise shares her 2 year experience of being a ‘naughty celibate’ as well as discussing:⇢Healing from heartbreak, jealousy, and toxic traits and patterns⇢Why celibacy is nothing like you think it is⇢The concept of the 'sexual pause'⇢Why we all need space to reflect on our past and present⇢How our shadow drives our past relationships⇢Are you masturbating intentionally? and⇢How to review your connection with self pleasureAnd MORE! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Jordan on TikTok: @jordanjeppeSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Our sex episodes are back. Join Louise & OPENHOUSE sex therapist, psychologist, & intimacy coach, Massimo Fontana, as the pair discuss:⇢Making love in the dark; ⇢The balance between receivership and service in the bedroom; ⇢The impact of pornography and ‘fake it till you make it’ culture on our sex lives today⇢The fragile ego + why we take things personally if our partner doesn’t orgasm⇢Why we’re not creating space to explore our sexual self⇢How to communicate what you like and what you don’t like in the bedroom⇢How to build a space of intimacy where it doesn’t matter whether you orgasm or not ⇢The importance of being in your body rather than cerebrally being in your head ⇢And the importance of aftercare, safety and non-violent sexual playMassimo and Louise also chat breath play, blindfold play, creating sex tapes, the Master’s and Johnson Orgasm curve & crying in the shower after sex + the HEARTSPACE trick to bring you and your partner closer together. Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Massimo Fontana: @massimo.stocchi.fontanaJoin the mailing list or submit a question to the OPENHOUSE Therapist Hotline through the OPENHOUSE website: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Interested in reaching your truest sexual self image and healing yourself through your sexuality? Book your exploration consultation with Massimo HERE and quote OPENHOUSE. ⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

As summer draws to an end, Louise hops into the studio to give you a *QUICK* solo episode and life update. After a busy summer and things growing fast at OPENHOUSE, she's juggling lots of plates and hasn't taken a hot second in a while to tell you what's going on, behind the scenes, in her life. So, grab a tea, grab a coffee, go for a walk and join Louise as she chats a little dose of real life reality (because not everything can be sex, love and intimacy):⇢Why did she come back from Mexico? ⇢Is she going back? ⇢What are her thoughts on long distance love? ⇢What is the future of OPENHOUSE⇢What is she still working on in therapy? ⇢Who trolled her;and more! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball |Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast |Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com |

In today’s first ever OPENHOUSE Hotline episode, Louise reads clinical psychologist, Dr Tari, Mack and sex therapist Massimo Fontana a listener’s question that explains she is in a happy, long term relationship but has started to think about someone she has met at work …. A lot. Louise asks the therapists their thoughts on what to do when you start to think about someone who is not your partner.The group discuss: ⇢ Is this normal? Does this happen to everyone?⇢ What to do when it happens; ⇢ Why this is often more about you, rather than the person outside of the relationship; ⇢ But what the other person can show you about yourself and your relationship; ⇢ Why stepping out of bounds isn't always the solution; ⇢ The shame and guilt that people experience when they do engage with the 'other person' thinking it might make them feel better;As well as asking;Is it normal to fantasize about someone who isn’t your partner? andWhat tips and tricks that you can introduce into your relationship to re-connect both inside and outside of the bedroom. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Connect with Massimo Fontana⠀Follow Massimo Fontana on Instagram: hereSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Mothers define our childhood, so it only makes sense that they might define our adulthood too, right? In today’s episode, Louise is joined  viral TikTok Therapist, LMFT and EMDR/TRM trained therapist and the powerful pair discuss all things Mummy issues and look at the complex relationships we can have with our Mother’s. They look at the positives we can take from our Mother’s in childhood and adulthood but also the way that they can push our buttons like no others. Louise & Lisa look at healthy relationships all the way through to toxic relationships, setting boundaries, commenting on our lives and decision making and more including:⇢ The psychological model of the ‘Good Enough Mother’ ⠀⇢ What we learn from Mom, and what we learn from Dad;⠀⇢ How often we look at the parent who made the ‘loudest’ or most ‘painful’ wounds - and ignore the quieter one; ⠀⇢ How to understand Mum’s judgment, criticism and constant feedback - as well as the guilt when she always calls and you’re ‘too busy’ to talk;⠀⇢ How to set boundaries, why they are important and how to handle the backlash; ⠀⇢The ‘Fleet’ Analogy - about how to have a healthy relationship with your parents (and family) that doesn’t lead into isolation or enmeshment; ⠀⇢ The ‘Characters We Play In Our Families’ - how everyone is taught to play a role in the family and how you can change this when you shine a light on it. And so much more.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcast⠀Connect with Lisa Smith on Instagram: @somymomsatherapistConnect with Lisa Smith on TikTok: @somymomsatherapistStream So My Mom’s A Therapist on Spotify: here⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Do you hate dating apps? Do you think people are lazy? Never reply? Always think there are more fish in the sea? Always keep meeting useless people and heading back to the apps? ⠀Louise talks with Dr Tari Mack, clinical psychologist and relationship expert on how to make these damn apps work for you. ⠀The pair talk:Approach & intentionality - clarity around shopping list and qualifiers that you HAVE to be clear on before you download the app; Dealbreakers, red flags - how to talk about them and how to identify them;How you can get in your own way with search criteria; How to set up your profile to share your true self - and to weed out people who are interested in your fake self; How to stop wasting mental time and energy engaging with the wrong people; How to start conversation; How long should you talk before meeting?⠀And more.⠀Louise also shares: Some of the amazing stories she has experienced through dating apps; And how many hilariously BAD stories she has also experienced thanks to her poor use of dating apps. ⠀ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Welcome to ‘No Mans Land’ - when you have no trust issues in your relationship and no reason to not trust your partner but you struggle with trust & insecurity. It’s a sticky in between area when sometimes you feel uncomfortable and you find yourself thinking ‘do I trust them!?’ or ‘do I not trust myself? Is this the problem coming from me or is it being caused by them? Is it because of a partner or incident before? Should they be doing more to help me or should I be pulling myself together? Am I being irrational? Are they being irrational? If you can relate, this episode is for you. Today, Louise is once again joined by Lisa Smith, of TikTok’s ‘So My Mom’s A Therapist’ notoriety to discuss all things TRUST. They pair discuss: ⇢ The concept of silence, suppression, the crazy girl and the cool girl⠀⇢ How the cool girl and crazy girl show up in our cognition and in our brain patterns⠀⇢ Why it’s not needy to have needs but why we don’t act on our feelings because of rejection⠀⇢ The physical impacts of ignoring our own needs⠀⇢The real of ‘reasonable’ - what can you ask your partner to do to make you feel better?⠀⇢ How to understand the difference between overactive anxiety and an overactive nervous system response vs. our gut trying to tell us the truth⠀⇢ The secret to soothing your nervous system, alone, and with your partner; ⠀⇢ How to navigate these situations when our bodies aren’t happy and we don’t feel safe. And so much more.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OPENHOUSE Links⠀Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcast⠀Connect with Lisa Smith on Instagram: @somymomsatherapistConnect with Lisa Smith on TikTok: @somymomsatherapistStream So My Mom’s A Therapist on Spotify: here⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Friends, I am beyond excited to introduce you to my Sex Therapist, Massimo Fontana. He is the most incredible sex therapist and he is the man that is going to help the OPENHOUSE audience start reach the pinnacle of sex, intimacy and deep connection.While I am all for female empowerment, I LOVE that Massimo brings a bit of ‘male’ to the podcast, because the way he looks at what we discuss is revolutionary and allows us to consider today’s sexual conditioning from all stand points. In today’s episode, I introduce Massimo and then we jump straight into the juicy stuff, including: The rise of designer vaginas and how pornography has led to a misguided belief that your pu$$y should be ‘perfect’What you’d think about your genitals if you were stranded on a desert islandHow religion sets the foundations for sexual shame and keeping pleasure inside the marital homeHow many of us are not connected to our sexual selfWhy society glorifies big penises, and focuses on performance based sexThe Bell Curve for male & female orgasm; Why today’s society overlooks foreplay; and more!I also share my personal stories of what I have learnt in my own sex life over the past decade and Massimo doesn’t hold back with any of his questions.It’s a juicy one, and is the first of many very important, intimate discussions to come.If you took value from this episode, please share to your socials & give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach as many people as possible with the life changing and transformative impacts of therapy and emotional health practices.  ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastConnect with Massimo Fontana: @massimo.stocchi.fontanaHead to the OPENHOUSE website: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Interested in reaching your truest sexual self image and healing yourself through your sexuality? Book your exploration consultation with Massimo HERE and quote OPENHOUSE. ⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this bonus episode, Louise jumps into the podcast studio at Shoreditch House to discuss something she's been thinking about lately - the significance of the small and how we can use tiny, 30 second moments to make people feel loved, cared for, cherished and adored. A little really goes a long way in a world lonelier and more disconnected than ever before. Louise discusses her top 10 tips on how the little things can become the big things - and how she has put some of these into action in the last few weeks of her life with those around her.  –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXs

Ever feel like everything is just a little too much and that you feel more sensitive than most people? Or that you are either hyper stressed out, with 101 things on your to-do list that all need to be done at once? Or, alternatively, do you not feel much at all? Are you lethargic and struggling with motivation and can think of nothing better than lying on your sofa, never leaving the house & eating take out and binging netflix? Has the pandemic changed you as a person and the outside world doesn’t feel as good as it used to? In today’s episode, Louise sits down with nervous system coach and somatic therapist Dana Doswell to discuss how our relationships, community, city and even the pandemic can either hurt or heal your nervous system.Dana & Louise get into: What is somatic bodywork;How and why emotions show up in the body; Louise’s personal tendency to shift into fight & flight as opposed to rest & digest or freeze; andHow so many of us are disconnected & numb to what is really going on around us and inside of us. The pair also discuss the impact that coming back to London has had on Louise’s nervous system as well as discussing how other big changes, like the pandemic, are deeply distressing to so many people’s nervous systems (even if you didn’t realise it) and how it has shifted the entire way that your body (and mind) may function. Dana also runs through the three ‘states’ of the nervous system and how these are supposed to work in a healthy functioning and resilient nervous system, as well as discussing the impact that loving and stable relationships can have on your biology and physiology vs. those that are unhealthyAnd so much more! If you took value from this episode, please share to your socials & give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach as many people as possible with the life changing and transformative impacts of therapy and emotional health practices.  –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcastHead to the OPENHOUSE website: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Check out Dana's private coaching, free guide to healing your post-pandemic freeze response & free nervous system healing guide, plus more: hereFollow Dana on TikTok hereFollow Dana on Instagram here⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Ever wondered why you keep dating, and dating, and never really getting anywhere? Maybe you find yourself jumping from relationship to relationship or attracting and engaging with people that turn out to be total disappointments.In this OPEN(HEART) episode of OPENHOUSE, Louise is joined by head OPENHOUSE therapist, clinical psychologist & celebrity relationship expert, Dr Tari Mack as she discusses the three key areas that she sees people missing time and time again when they are trying to find their life partner. The two discuss: the importance of a shopping list; the importance of building foundations before jumping into bed together; why you keep going for the same types of men on repeat, even though it’s not working; the importance of leading with consistency rather than chemistry alone;how to break the chemistry cycle; why you have to be able to communicate about what you want and what you don’t want before you start jumping into bed togetherAnd more. Louise also shares all she has learnt about:how you can be your own red flaghow you often can be perpetuating the cycles of wrong partner choice due to your own unconscious attraction & bias;how much therapy has helped her to move from poor communication, conflict styles & partner choice to her healthiest relationship yet. Dr Tari Mack also shares more about her exclusive “Single To Engaged” course launching this month (enrolment closes August 30th 2022) and how the 3 month, 12 module course (including a 1-1 individual relationship reading of your blind spots - plus  option of a & live coaching group and WhatsApp access) could be the perfect way for you to deep dive into therapy and find the partner for you. Even if you’re not ready to find your forever person, Dr Tari will prepare you for healthy dating, While the Single to Engaged live coaching group is only open until Aug 31,   the online course is self-paced and always available.Sign up to Single to Engaged HERE –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimackSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In today’s episode, Louise discusses coming back to London and how it has been a total shock to the system. She starts with a solo episode discussing something she has a lot of experience with - living a high energy, hectic, calendar full, big city life that can often lead to you feeling very overwhelmed - and how she is now back into the thick of it.As things have got increasingly stressful, Louise shares the 12 things that help her navigate when life gets just a little bit too much.Louise shares the ‘Jenga Analogy’ - a way that she has found incredibly helpful to help share her feelings and communicate when others that things are getting too muchAt the back end of the episode, Monica joins Louise to discuss how her actionable tips and tricks on what to do when life, business, relationships and the world get too much. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE on Instagram: @openhouselifeConnect with Monica: @monicayateshealthListen to The Feminine as F*ck podcast with Monica Yates: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/231-girl-chat-3-being-the-female-breadwinner-staying/id1449633522?i=1000569258572⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesTrack: Morocco — Amine Maxwell [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library Plus

Ever dated a really, really sh*t, mean, hurtful, poorly communicative or downright disrespectful person? Us too - but today, so many people throw the term ‘narcissist’ around so much that it seems like those with Narcissist Personality Disorder are around every corner. The truth? Experts estimate that up actually only around 5% of people have Narcissist Personality Disorder - and a lot of people are not actually suffering from the personality disorder that we tell everyone they are. So, why are we pathologizing this so much? Is every relationship with a narcissist a trauma bond?Is an angry person always a narcissist?In today’s episode, Louise and clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mac help you understand the difference between someone with some negative personality traits or damaging, disrespectful & destructive learned behavior / coping mechanisms vs. being able to actually identify those with a narcissist personality. The two look at:⇢ What narcissism is⇢ How it starts⇢ Can you get rid of it⇢ The 3 different types of narcissism⇢ How we mistreat it⇢ How we enable it⇢ What it gets confused with, and more. Louise Rumball & clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack look at: ⇢ What is really beneath narcissism; ⇢ What traits do people cover it with; ⇢ The 3 different types of narcissist;⇢ How obsessively taking instagram photos might come onto that continuum;⇢ How it develops, and why; ⇢ Whether you can ever change a narc;⇢ Or whether a narc is ever likely to commit to changing themselves; and more. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimackSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

If you are on TikTok, it’s almost impossible to not have come across Lisa Smith - better known as ‘So, My Mom’s a Therapist’. Lisa takes people’s TikToks and breaks down the psychology of what is going on behind the scenes and with over 600,000 followers, Lisa is doing so much good in this world. Based out of California, Lisa is a trauma therapist and is EMDR and TRM trained and honestly - her charisma and personality is next to none. Lisa invited me on her podcast which was a *major* fangirl moment for me - and I asked her if I could share the recording with my beloved OPENHOUSE Audience. She said sure, so, here we are! In this episode, Louise & Lisa discuss: ⇢ The 3 key things Louise has learnt from 3 years of therapy;⠀⇢ The cutest story re: how Louise met her new boyfriend & what she is learning from her healthiest relationship yet;⠀⇢ The micro moment approach + how to let love in; ⠀⇢ The flip flop analogy and how to avoid emotional suppression or emotional outbursts⠀⇢How to cultivate a deeper relationship with yourself and those around you ⠀And so much more.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE on Instagram: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Lisa Smith on Instagram: @somymomsatherapistConnect with Lisa Smith on TikTok: @somymomsatherapistStream So My Mom’s A Therapist on Spotify: here⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Track: Morocco — Amine Maxwell [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library Plus

In light of the recent news that beautiful specimen Em Rata got cheated on, the whole world is shouting 'WTF'... and we are too. People are thinking - if it could happen to her, then it could happen to anyone, and are any of us truly safe from the big bad concept of infidelity and a partner being unfaithful? It is thought that 1 in 4 adults are unfaithful at some point in their life and in today’s episode, Louise & clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack go deep into why people cheat, but perhaps more importantly and interestingly - how you can build a relationship that will withstand the likelihood of infidelity. The pair discuss personality traits, communication, needs, boundaries, intimacy, sex, curiosity and more and a ton of free therapy tips on how to navigate love and attraction both inside your relationship and outside of it. Louise shares her very personal insights from her own journey around infidelity and learning the hard way that often it says a lot more about you, than the person you are cheating with.Louise Rumball & clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack look at: ⇢The epic formula that explains cheating in 6 words⠀⇢The 8 main reasons that people cheat⠀⇢How to build intimacy in your relationship without scaring your partner off⠀⇢The importance of boundaries and a mutual understanding of what classifies as cheating in a relationship⠀⇢How to discuss cheating and infidelity long before it happens ⠀⇢Why cheating is often not about the other person⠀⇢ What to do when you meet someone that you have even the smallest spark withLouise also shares:⇢ How she has built a relationship of trust & communication after cheating in her younger relationships; ⠀⇢ How many men seem to think it is ok to message her while being in a relationship ⠀⇢ What discussions, boundaries & conversations she is putting in place with her new man. And more! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Quote OPENHOUSE for your discount on a relationship reading with Dr Tari - https://www.drtarimack.com/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Constantly chasing after hot and cold men and women? One moment they are interested, the next they aren’t? They say they want to hang out but then they disappear? You get close, then they pull back. This episode is for you - and we have one hard truth to swallow: you only date or chase emotionally unavailable people, if you are emotionally unavailable tooLouise Rumball & clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack look in today’s episode at: ⇢What is unconscious attraction ⠀⇢Why you choose people who reinforce how we feel about ourselves⠀⇢Why we are attracted to partners who recreate our patterns, roles, templates from childhood⠀⇢Why you can think you want a relationship, but be blocking yourself⠀⇢What have you been conditioned with that has shaped your beliefs around love, dating and more?⠀⇢The psychology of breadcrumbing + how to stop engaging with it Louise also shares: ⇢How she has been breaking her unconscious attraction in micro moments⠀⇢Why it’s ok for the process to take a while⠀⇢And who she has been missing from her past And more! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Quote OPENHOUSE for your discount on a relationship reading with Dr Tari - https://www.drtarimack.com/ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this episode of Girl Talk, Louise is joined by her great friend Monica Yates where the two get into a juicy conversation about how to work hard, make a lot of money & let your man (energetically) still be the provider, rather than finding the situation emasculating, unattractive or awkward.  The high-energy pair discuss: ⇢Their own personal experiences with men and money - past & present - and how they have learnt to navigate;⠀⇢Why so many more women today are challenging traditional gender roles;⠀⇢How to manage your man making the same or less money than you;⠀⇢Why men being the provider needs to be looked at differently;⠀⇢Why making money is sexy;⠀⇢Examples of how your man can love, care and lead for you in other ways other than money. +  plus the incredible concept of 'Provision vs. Execution' which will change everything for your relationship.⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Monica: @monicayateshealth⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com ⠀Listen to The Feminine as F*ck podcast with Monica Yates: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/231-girl-chat-3-being-the-female-breadwinner-staying/id1449633522?i=1000569258572

The attachment style - fearful avoidant, also known as ‘disorganized’ is often overlooked. Do you feel like you want to be close to people and want their love, but when you get close, you feel like it is a dangerous space to be in? Maybe you push people away before they can push you away, but deep down want to be and feel loved? Did you experience deeply stressful, neglectful or abusive situations as a child that make you feel that love is not only scary, but sometimes actually dangerous? Do you expect or fear people might hurt you? If this is you, or it sounds like your partner, this episode is for you.Louise Rumball & clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack discuss:⠀⇢What is a disorganized attachment style⠀⇢How did it form in childhood⠀⇢What are disorganized people actually scared of (you might be surprised!)⠀⇢What’s the difference between feeling fearful and avoidant in life or dating and actually having a disorganized attachment style?⠀Plus, we discuss what happens & what to do when a partner is not working on their attachment style.Louise asks Dr Tari: ⠀⇢How patient should you be with someone’s attachment style?⠀⇢Is an attachment style enough to break up with someone for?⠀⇢What to do if someone’s attachment style is bringing you unhappiness?⠀⇢And, ultimately, how conflict can actually bring you closer together if you learn to regulate your attachment styleAnd more! Louise also shares her own experiences with a ‘disorganized’ ex boyfriend and how one moment changed the entire relationship. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Quote OPENHOUSE for your discount on a relationship reading with Dr Tari - https://www.drtarimack.com/–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Ever dated an avoidant man or woman? They disappear when conflict starts or a conversation heats up? You feel like you get close to them, but never quite fully there? Maybe you are one yourself and other people feel ‘too needy, too much’, or that being independent and alone is safer and less hectic. Maybe you don't see the point in talking about your feelings, don't like to depend on others for help, think relationships are a lot of work or just prefer 'being mysterious?'If this is you, or it sounds like your partner, this episode is for you. After the success of our anxious attachment series, we know you will take deep value from this episode Louise Rumball & clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack discuss:⇢What is an avoidant attachment style⠀⇢How did it form in childhood⠀⇢What are avoidantly attached people actually scared of (you might be surprised!)⠀⇢Why do the avoidantly attached live life with a ‘buffer’ between them and others ⠀⇢Why the fear of true intimacy drives an intermittent reinforcement cycle⠀⇢Why an anxiously attached person is often an avoidantly attached person’s worst nightmare⠀⇢Why you can never truly thrive with an avoidant attachment until you are working on it⠀⇢How conflict can actually bring you closer together if you learn to regulate your attachment styleAnd more! Louise also shares her own experiences with:⠀The difference between solutions based love and reassurance based love when in conflict⇢⠀⇢Tolerating avoidantly attached relationships⠀⇢Trying to pull men closer to get them to experience true intimacy; and⠀⇢ Dr Tari shares why there is only one person who can fully break the cycle.If you are anxiously attached, be sure to listen to Episodes 38, 39 and 40 of the podcast before getting into this one. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Quote OPENHOUSE for your discount on a relationship reading with Dr Tari - https://www.drtarimack.com/–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

UPDATE: ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT THERAPY EBOOKS NOW AVAILABLEThe Ultimate Guide - How to navigate & heal your anxious attachment style when dating  - A 26 page PDF guide created by clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack & Louise Rumball - linked HEREThe Ultimate Script - How to communicate your anxious attachment style when dating  - a 14 Page Script PDF - linkedHERE---Struggling with anxiety or an anxious attachment style? This episode is for you. Louise is joined by her friend Sarah Murphy in their first ever OPEN(BODY) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast to discuss the connections between mental health and physical health and most importantly --> nervous system health. The ladies discuss and explore:⇢What is the nervous system?⠀⇢The science behind anxious attachment.⠀⇢What happens when an anxious attachment (or anxiety) gets triggered⠀⇢What happens after the fight or flight kicks in and how the 30-90 second rule can change your life⠀⇢Grounding & the influence of nature on your nervous system⠀⇢Why the foundations for your anxiety may have started before you were born;⠀⇢The connection that your Mother's nervous system has to your breathing;⠀⇢Why so many of us 'don't breathe properly' today;⠀⇢The connection between mental health & nervous system health;⠀⇢How to stop a trigger in its tracks by understanding your nervous system; and⠀⇢Sarah's product recommendations of choice.Sarah has dedicated her life to seeking root cause answers to mental and physical health challenges. She started out as a certified nutritional practitioner and a clinical herbalist before moving on to study across a board of multiple holistic healing modalities including traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, homeopathy, detoxification, toxicology, environmental medicine and, most relevant for this podcast potentially, the mind body work and polyvagal theory. She’s a lifelong student of health and is a goldmine of info. All product recommendations in this episode come from her 10 + year career owning health food shops in Toronto & practicing with clients. She understands how many products on the market are toxic, not organic and just full of chemicals and junk. She is the only person I trust when it comes to product recommendations. Product recommendations: Simba weighted blanket (premium price point) https://amzn.to/3OasQdABLYSS weighted blanket (mid price point) https://amzn.to/3O3wI0qBEDSURE weighted blanket (lower price point) https://amzn.to/3O3wI0qRescue Remedy - for on the go in your handbag - https://amzn.to/3OasQdABach Flower Essences Rescue Remedy Pastilles, Black Currant Pastilles - https://amzn.to/3QsFCpCRescue Day Dropper and Pastilles Bundle Pack https://amzn.to/3xzZHSeMagnesium L Threonate https://amzn.to/3QvzpJLOrganic Lavender Oil https://amzn.to/3HJALN6Organic Ylang Ylang https://amzn.to/3QEWXM4---Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball

UPDATE: ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT THERAPY EBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE⇢ The Ultimate Guide - How to navigate & heal your anxious attachment style when dating  - A 26 page PDF guide created by clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack & Louise Rumball - linked HERE⇢ The Ultimate Script - How to communicate your anxious attachment style when dating  - a 14 Page Script PDF - linked HERE---PLUS ... ⭐ Want to get more of your therapy fix? Want to 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content as well as asking our therapists anything + get access to our our community area for more love and support---The feedback from pt. 1 of this episode was phenomenal. You guys really went crazy for our first anxious attachment podcast episode where myself and clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack looked at the anxious attachment style that over 20% (1 in 5 people ) in the global population live with, after having it form in childhood. After a lot of requests, in today’s episode, Louise & Dr Tari go deeper into this, looking at:⇢Breaking down the four stages of an anxious attachment style ⇢The underlying fears behind an anxious attachment style ⇢The triggers that provoke an anxious attachment attack⇢The activation of your attachment cycle - understanding what happens in your body when your attachment style is activated + how to handle it⇢The concept of protest behaviours and why we use them to try and re establish connectionLouise & Dr Tari also discuss:⇢Why you can’t have reassurance on tap all of the time⇢How to calm and regulate your anxious attachment style⇢How to heal it in the long run⇢The concept of meeting in the middle with whoever you are dating⇢ Can you heal and date at the same time? ⇢ A couple of Q&A topics from Louise’s recent TikToks Louise also shares: ⇢ The concept of ‘positive intent’ which has changed her life⇢ Her personal experience fears, triggers and protest behaviours⇢How soon is too soon to share your trauma with someone you are dating?Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack & book a relationship reading with Dr Tari at https://www.drtarimack.com/ - QUOTING OPENHOUSE for a discount⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list and be the first to receive access to the Healing your Anxious Attachment Style course & live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud

UPDATE: ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT THERAPY EBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE⇢The Ultimate Guide - How to navigate & heal your anxious attachment style when dating  - A 26 page PDF guide created by clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack & Louise Rumball - linked HERE⇢The Ultimate Script - How to communicate your anxious attachment style when dating  - a 14 Page Script PDF - linked HEREAND ... ⭐ Want 4 - 6 bonus episodes a month for just $3? ⭐ Get access to The House & OPENHOUSE's weekly premium content (click here)> or https://openhouse.supercast.com/–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Having an anxious attachment is stressful as f**k. And what’s even more stressful? When people don’t talk about how stressful it is. In this episode, we look at an anxious attachment style *in action* as Louise feels anxious about the new man she is dating. Dr Tari helps to talk her through what she is feeling, where the fear is coming from, how to handle the situation and more. In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, Louise sits down with Dr Tari Mack for a live coaching session. Louise and Dr Tari explore⇢ What it means to have an anxious attachment style;⇢ How to manage and regulate your anxious attachment style; ⇢ How to communicate this with someone else; ⇢ How to finally break your own attachment cycles once and for all. Louise also asks Dr Tari:⇢ Whether you can fully heal the anxious attachment style; ⇢ Who you should be avoiding when dating; and⇢ How to stay regulated when things really feel out of control. Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Waiting for someone who is just not ready to date you, to be ready to date you? I ask my therapist, should we wait for them to start their healing, get over their ex, let their busy period at work calm down for them to step up to the plate - or should we just move on? Should we entertain them as a friend? Should we stay in contact? Should we keep things going until they see how good you two could be together? In this OPENHEART episode of OPENHOUSE, Louise Rumball asks Dr Tari Mack, clinical psychologist and relationship expert, what to do when the person you are interested in is not ready to commit. Louise and Dr Tari explore⇢ The clear, conscious and subconscious ways that people say they ‘can’t show up for you right now’⠀⇢ What to do if someone is acting nonchalant or is expressly communicating that they don’t want a relationship but they like you;⠀⇢ How to ask someone what they want in a relationship (and when you should do so); ⠀⇢ How and why people use sex and hook ups to avoid emotional vulnerability and intimacy.Louise also asks shares:⠀⇢ Her personal story around how meeting someone who ticks ‘most of the boxes’ can lead you on a wild goose chase of waiting for them to be ready;⠀⇢ Her friends recent story, and whether you can really be friends with someone you have slept with; ⠀⇢ Her experience of why not all men’s word can be trusted. Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

The best sagittarius duo, Louise & Monica and their epic friendship bring the fire in this first ever GIRL TALK episode between the two of them. After recently being together in Tulum and knowing they need to share their healing lessons with the world.  Now you can join this powerful pairing as they talk real life, dating, men, falling in love, sex, intimacy and more, covering:Why you keep texting men to distract yourself, instead of actually doing the work to find a good one; Why our nervous systems are always f&cKING on & how dating only perpetuates this cycle; How your childhood wounds drive the partners you are picking and dating today;Louise & Monica's own personal stories around their childhoods;Why you are probably your own red flag;Polarity between masculine & feminine energy & why this is so important in your romantic relationships; Monica's new boyfriend & the guy Louise is dating in Tulum;How sex can be a healing experience, as can relationships;And MORE!Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Monica: https://www.instagram.com/monicayateshealth/⠀Listen to Monica's podcast: https://monicayates.com.au/feminine-as-fuck-the-podcast/ ⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Attracted to looks, power, status and aesthetics but want to really find true meaningful connections? This episode is for you. Today, Dr Tari Mack and Louise Rumball explore why today’s society are attracted to external metrics and what we really need to be focusing on to be building deeper, healthier and more conscious connections. The pair explore: ⇢ The external metrics of attraction⠀⇢The concepts of superficial love vs. deep intimacy and emotional vulnerability ⠀⇢How social media today makes you feel ‘less than’ others⠀⇢How a focus on the external world does not cultivate the internal world that ultimately attracts the right people around you⠀⇢How a focus on the external in terms of appearance, aesthetics and ‘fine tuning our facial work’ will not take you to true happiness⠀⇢How to cultivate a deeper relationship with yourself and those around you ⠀⇢The concept of ‘non-judgment’ in relationships⠀⇢What it means to be attracted to money, success and status⠀⇢What subconscious fears are running what you are attracted to⠀ + Louise’s personal experiences of⠀⇢How not being ‘the prettiest’ at school shaped her relationship with her self and body⠀⇢How her dating has changed throughout her 20s and into her 30s - and how dating attractive people & used to validate her⠀⇢What is important for her now in a relationship ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Quote OPENHOUSE for your discount on a relationship reading with Dr Tari - https://www.drtarimack.com/–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

34 - You ghosted me then ‘orbited me’ so my therapist told me to block you. Exploring the psychology of orbitingOrbiting is the newest toxic relationship trend. Orbiting is when someone breaks off direct contact with you after you have been talking, dating or sleeping together, but then they continue to engage with you on social media - orbiting around you. In this quick fire OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, Louise sits down with Dr Tari Mack for a live coaching session on what to do with a guy that is orbiting her. Louise and Dr Tari explore⇢ What is orbiting;⠀⇢ Why people do it;⠀⇢ What it means;⠀⇢ What to do if you are on the receiving end of it;  Louise also asks whether:⠀⇢ You should block someone who is orbiting you; ⠀⇢ Whether blocking someone seems too dramatic; ⠀⇢ Whether she should have a conversation with the person. Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this bite size episode, Louise Rumball & clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack look at orbiting - the newest toxic relationship trend when someone breaks off direct contact with you after you have been talking, dating or sleeping together, but then they continue to follow, engage or stalk you on social media - orbiting around you. In this quick fire OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, Louise sits down with Dr Tari Mack for a live coaching session on what to do with a guy that is orbiting her. Louise and Dr Tari explore⇢ What is orbiting;⠀⇢ Why people do it;⠀⇢ What it means;⠀⇢ What to do if you are on the receiving end of it;  Louise also asks whether:⠀⇢ You should block someone who is orbiting you; ⠀⇢ Whether blocking someone seems too dramatic; ⠀⇢ Whether she should have a conversation with the person. There is also a major surprise at the end of this episode! It’s good fun!Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Why do some of us love partners that make us chase after us? Or that are inconsistent? Hot and cold? Treat us well then disappear?  In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, Louise sits down with Dr Tari Mack for a live coaching session. Louise and Dr Tari explore⇢ How Louise is feeling about starting to date again;⠀⇢ Her recent romantic experiences in Tulum;⠀⇢ What to do when faced with ‘the bad guy’ and the ‘good guy?' and going for the 'good guy' feels unfamiliar and unusual';⠀⇢ How to finally break cycles of attraction once and for all; Dr Tari also asks Louise about: ⠀⇢ The concept of earning love; ⠀⇢ The concept of looking forward into the future; and⠀⇢ Why it can feel so damn good to go for the wrong choice. Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Louise sits down with clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr Tari Mack to discuss the psychology of trust issues and why people have them, and how to get over them.⠀We look at trust issues through the vehicle of J Lo, who after being cheated on publicly by A Rod and acknowledging that she had trust issues, was able to move through this to get engaged to Ben Affleck. ⠀Louise Rumball & Dr Tari explore: ⠀⇢What are trust issues?⠀⇢The psychology behind trust issues⠀⇢How do you know if it’s you having trust issues or if it’s an actual issue in the relationship?⠀ ⇢If you found out that your partner has cheated on previous relationships, how to stop bringing this into your relationship with them?⠀⇢ Is there ever a good reason to not trust someone?   ⠀⇢ How do you know if its trust issues or an anxious attachment style?⠀⇢ For people that have experienced trust issues feel like they follow them around forever? ⠀⇢ What about people who just feel like they only attract the same type of person?⠀⇢ How to communicate to someone that you are struggling with trusting.⠀+⠀⇢ Hope that there are good men and women out there that are trustworthy, reliable, kind and will not hurt you.⠀Louise also shares her own experiences of her exes and what she has learnt about trust over the years.⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Louise sits down with clinical psychologist look at the concepts of attachment, validation, power, comfort, attention, security and more in this episode of OPENHOUSE - with a dose of juicy stories along the way. ⇢ How to be friends with your ex - and whether you really should be trying to be? ⠀⇢ What is the psychology behind what drives someone to want to stay in touch with your ex?⠀⇢ We explore validation, power, comfort, attention, security and more - why do we find it so hard to let go of these things?⠀⇢ Louise’s experience of bumping into an ex years down the line; ⠀⇢ How a new partner coming into the scene impacts the experience. ⠀Things also get deep in this exercise when Louise shares her feelings about her most recent ex boyfriend and Dr Tari Mack gives her some sobering home truths. ⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, Louise sits down with clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr Tari Mack to discuss the psychology of pacing, dating and the slow grow vs. the euphoric rollercoaster romance. ⠀Louise Rumball & Dr Tari explore: ⠀⇢ Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian and why everything moves so damn quickly in life and in Hollywood⠀⇢ Why pacing is one of the magic bullets in a relationship⠀⠀⇢ Why people struggle with pacing⠀⇢ Why we attach super quickly⠀⇢ How to information gather and date smart⠀⇢The psychology of losing ourselves in a new relationship⠀⇢The benefits of the go-slow rather than the rollercoaster romance⠀⇢Why the initial parts of a relationship are the equivalent to taking drugs.⠀Louise also shares her own experiences, particularly in relationship to the benefits of the slow grow and how to hold onto the roller coaster romance. ⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this episode, we look at the recent drama of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars in defense of his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, when Chris Rock disrespected her with a joke about her hair-less condition, alopecia. ⠀Louise starts the episode by sharing that she felt like the missing piece of the jigsaw was when she read a section of Will Smith’s autobiography where he explained that he grew up in an abusive environment, watching his Father beat his Mother and that this developed his ‘biggest regret to date’ that he was a ‘coward’ and never ‘avenged his Mother’.⠀Today, we discuss the stories, limiting beliefs and conditioning that we pick up in childhood, subconsciously and consciously, and how these shape how we show up in the world, and how they hold us back from living our best life.⠀Louise & Dr Tari talk about: ⠀⇢ How we often learn we are not enough, that we have to fight for love, earn it, or that we are going to be abandoned;⠀⇢ Family dynamics, sibling relationships and what you can learn if you are, or are not, the golden child of the family;⠀⇢ How stories can be picked up around hobbies and food; and⠀⇢ How picking up your attachment style from your caregivers will impact all of your relationships later in life. ⠀Louise also goes deep and shares her personal experience of: ⠀⇢ Her experience with high level ballet and gymnastics as a child;⠀⇢ How her relationship with food was defined from her relationship with her family; and⠀⇢ How her relationship with her family unit maybe developed becoming an introvert later in life. ⠀If you enjoyed this episode, please do share on your social media or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so we can help spread the word about our #FreeTherapy. ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Welcome to the final episode of the friendship series. In this OPEN(HEART) episode we ask clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack what to do when a friend (or a partner) breaks up with you. ⠀Louise & Dr Tari take a recent example that one of Louise’s friends went through, when she got ghosted by a friend. Dr Tari Mack shares information on: ⠀⇢ How self-awareness can help avoid these situations happening; ⠀⇢ How open conversation, communication & discussion can reduce the severity of the situations.⠀Dr Tari and Louise also discuss:⠀⇢ How the same principles in friendship breakdowns apply to romantic relationships; ⠀⇢ What to do when someone sets a boundary that you feel is unfair; ⠀⇢ Whether you ever really are owed a conversation or discussion by someone else?⠀⇢ How to move on from friendships that you don’t know if you can. ⠀And:⠀⇢ How helpful therapy can be with the breakdown of friendships to help with the healing and self-awareness process. ⠀If you enjoyed this episode, please do share on your social media or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so we can help spread the word about our #FreeTherapy. ⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Welcome to the friendship series. In this OPEN(HEART) episode we ask clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack about all things friendship breakdowns. ⠀Louise and Tari discuss why they happen, why they hurt, why they’re inevitable, how to handle them when they change or break down, how to learn from them and, ultimately, how to grow and be happier after them. ⠀Louise Rumball also goes deeper into three of her own personal friend breakdowns:⠀⇢  1. Her childhood best friend & how she dreamt about her for years & what this meant;⠀⇢ 2. A good friend in her 20s who Louise bonded with over their equally disastrous and toxic relationships - and whose friendship then slowly broke down when they didn’t bond over that any more;⠀⇢ 3. Her most recent friendship breakdown - with someone who she loves and cares about but feels is incompatible with her at this point in her life. ⠀Dr Tari and Louise also discuss:⠀⇢ How to self-reflect on your friendships using the Wedding Cake analogy; ⠀⇢ How to broach a friendship that isn't feeling good;⠀⇢ How to communicate with yourself and others; and ⠀⇢ How to lean into the changes of friendships to your benefit, rather than them hurting you. ⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify if it resonated.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, Louise sits down with Emma Wilson, the first Turning 30 Coach to discuss how much life changes when you hit the big 3-0.⠀Today, the focus is friendship - and together, Louise and Emma explore:⠀⇢ What happens when your friends start settling down; and you don’t⠀⇢ Whether forever friendships can really last forever⠀⇢ How the situation changes further when your friends start to have babies⠀⇢ How to communicate with friends that things no longer feel the same. ⠀The girl’s also talk about their own personal experiences of:⠀⇢ Neglecting friends when they fall in love; ⠀⇢ Having uncomfortable but life changing conversations; and⠀⇢ Discussing where and how to make new friends in today’s busy, fast paced society. ⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Emma Wilson: @turning30coach⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, we discuss all things friends, the psychology of enablers and the less than healthy friendships that we love. ⠀We take a look at this through the lens of the recent finale of Euphoria and the very special, sweet and sad situation that we all got to experience alongside the captivating characters of Rue and Elliott. ⠀***SPOILER ALERT*** If you haven’t watched the finale of Euphoria yet, then skip this episode and come back to it later!⠀Louise Rumball & Dr Tari Mack also go deeper into:⠀⇢ Rue & Elliot and why their friendship worked initially, and why he ultimately showed true friendship through his actions later on in the series;⠀⇢ What is an enabler + the psychology behind enabling;⠀⇢ Why do we enable others;⠀⇢ How to broach a friendship that isn't feeling good;⠀⇢ Understanding how to break the cycle of a less than healthy friendship; and ⠀⇢ How to deal with the anger of another person as you break the cycle.⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Book your own Relationship Reading with Dr Tari by quoting OPENHOUSE or Louise Rumball for your discount: www.drtarimack.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, Louise interviews Maddy Anholt, author of ‘How to Leave Your Psychopath’ ⠀Are you forever finding yourself in the stranglehold of controlling companions? Today’s chat will help you wave ta-ta to unhappy and unhealthy relationships for good. ⠀We talk about red flags to look out for, how and why people exert control, and also discuss lovebombing, gaslighting, and negging. ⠀Backed with personal story and supported by psychological insight Louise & Maddie share their personal journeys and all they have learnt along the way.⠀In this episode, Louise & Maddy break down: ⠀⇢ Why it isn’t just ‘doormats’ and ‘weak women’ who find themselves being treated awfully in relationships; ⠀⇢ The traits that these types of people look for in their partners; ⠀⇢ How to tell the difference between a ‘d*ckhead’ and an abuser; ⠀⇢ The hormonal addiction cycle & how the cycle plays out in practice; ⠀⇢ Why there isn’t a breaking point for everyone; ⠀⇢ And how to leave if you are in a potentially dangerous situation.⠀If you are or someone you know is experiencing family violence and need someone to talk to, contact a local domestic abuse service by using Women's Aid Domestic Abuse Directory www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with Maddy on social: @maddyanholt⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Order Maddy's book, 'How to Leave Your Psychopath' on AmazonSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, we get into the topic that everyone is talking about - the crazy Netflix documentary - The Tinder Swindler, The so-called Tinder Swindler is Shimon Hayut (aka 'Simon Leviev'), a convicted fraudster born in Israel. He used dating apps to meet multiple women, then got them to take out loans and credit in their names, ultimately leaving them holding the bills when he would later disappear - but not before he had spent ALL of the money on an insanely lavish lifestyle that he used to impress OTHER women. ⠀In today’s episode, Louise & Dr Tari break down: ⠀⇢ The psychology of Attachment Hunger - something that starts in childhood when we don’t get the appropriate bonding and nurturing form our parent figures, and then later shows up in adult life as attaching too quickly to romantic partners;⠀⇢ The reason that so many people today ignore red flags;  ⠀⇢ Why sexual validation and attention are not the same as healthy loving care; ⠀⇢ The importance of knowing ourselves before we can really know another; and ⠀⇢ Why some people only attract superficial relationships.⠀Louise Rumball & Dr Tari Mack also break down the specifics of the situation and look at; ⠀⇢ Immediate red flags that should have been picked up on in the episode; ⠀⇢ How to navigate dating apps when meeting someone new (+ the questions you have to ask); ⠀⇢ How to actually get to know someone;⠀⇢ How to keep an eye out for someone like the Tinder Swindler so you can avoid at all costs; and⠀⇢ The importance of boundaries and time to attach when you meet someone new. ⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In Episode 20 of the OPENHOUSE podcast we covered all things ghosting, because if you haven’t already heard, Louise got ghosted. Today, in Episode 22, Dr Tari Mack is back from holiday & we are looking at the flip side of getting ghosted.We ask Dr Tari:⇢ Why do people ghost? ⇢ How this can tie back to more significant personality traits, like narcissism and sociopathy;⇢ But how it can also tie back to our experience in childhood and what we were taught by our caregivers about conflict; and⇢ What ghosting teaches us about another person. Louise also shares her personal experience of how she used to ghost people when she was younger, but also shares:⇢ How she now understands why she used to act the way she did; ⇢ How her behaviour has changed since going to therapy;  and⇢ Her tips and tricks on how not to ghost people. We also share live examples of messages that Louise has sent to people when she has needed to communicate that she wasn’t into things, rather than ghosting, and get Dr Tari’s feedback. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Thanks for tuning in to the OPENHOUSE Podcast.Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimackSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.comJoin Dr Tari Mack’s 1 year to Engaged coaching programme: www.drtarimack.com––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, Louise gets into a solo episode discussing all things Rihanna & A$AP Rocky and the news that they are having a baby! In this episode, Louise looks at ‘Rihanna energy’ and her break up from Hassan Jameel at 31, an age when many people would feel pressurised by society to stay in their relationship or make it work, rather than the fear of being ‘thirty and single’. In this episode, Louise shares: ⇢ The psychology of our brain development in our 30s vs. our 20s and how this impacts our dating decisions; ⇢ Why sometimes we have to date a ‘Chris Brown’ to meet our very own A$AP Rocky; ⇢ Why being single in your 30s can be a revolutionary and insightful phase of self-awareness; and ⇢ How you can use it to your advantage, helping to take you closer to the right person. Louise also shares her own personal dating stories, particularly:⇢ Her experience of dating her very own Chris Brown and what she learnt;⠀⇢ What watching her friends settle down and have babies has taught her about what she wants in a relationship; ⇢ Her top 6 tips to embracing being single in your 30s + 40s;⇢ And why you need to date ‘smart’, ‘fast’ and ‘with intention’ as you get older.As well as chatting all things fertility and biological clocks. Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social:  @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE:  @openhouselife⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music SourcesVibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Hey guys, Louise here returning with a solo episode of OPENHOUSE. In Episode 20, we are talking all things GHOSTING and what to do when you are on the receiving end of getting ghosted by someone you are dating.  So, if you couldn’t tell, I got f**king ghosted and I've got stuff to say. I’m not even embarrassed about it, because it is so normal in today's dating pool, but what I am going to do is share with you what I learnt about me, about the person that ghost me - and so much more, during this experience of getting ghosted.  In today's episode we go through: *What is schema chemistry; *My most recent ghosting story and why I should have seen the red flags from the start; *The psychology of ghosting and the chemical and biological impacts it has on you*Why ghosting makes you feel like you're going crazy*How ghosting makes other people feel (we asked!)*A 9 step, therapist backed plan to getting over ghosting; and*How you can use ghosting to your advantage.  And so, ghosting happens, and it’s part of modern dating today but that doesn’t make it ok. And it shouldn’t be ok. And it shouldn’t be normalised - because we need to learn to develop our communication skills so that we can handle healthy conflict and uncomfortable situations and communication. If you are hurting, I hope this episode provides some respite - and a couple of laughs. Louise xLet us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast we discuss all things Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker & their big love. ⠀We look at Kourtney’s evolution from someone who was once cold, boundaried, not very emotional and fairly private into someone who can’t stop expressing her love outwardly for her partner. ⠀We discuss whether this is coming from a place of true happiness, or whether there is something more to it. And we also ask - what happens when this intense lust, love and excitement slowly starts to die down over time? Who will they be then? ⠀Louise Rumball & Dr. Tari Mack look at the psychology behind what happens when the honeymoon phase ends and dive into:⠀⇢ What does a healthy long term relationship like?;⠀⇢ What to do after the honeymoon phase ends; and⠀⇢ Therapist tips on how to keep the relationship alive.⠀Louise also shares her own personal dating stories, particularly:⠀⇢ Her experience of self-abandoning when she was younger; and⠀⇢ Her experience of setting boundaries, using her voice and the importance of authenticity in a relationship. ⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Book your own Relationship Reading with Dr Tari by quoting OPENHOUSE or Louise Rumball for your discount: www.drtarimack.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Hate being single or spending time alone? In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast we dive into all things ‘relationship jumping’. Whether you’ve just come out of a relationship and you’re already in another one, or looking for another one, or perhaps you’re going straight back to that boyfriend or girlfriend you know you shouldn’t - this episode is for you.⠀We look at ‘relationship jumping’ through the vehicle of JLo with clinical psychologist Dr. Tari who has appeared on Access Hollywood recently talking about this and even given relationship advice to JLo herself.⠀Louise Rumball & Dr. Tari look at the psychology behind ‘relationship jumping’ and dive into:⠀⇢ What is going on when people just can’t seem to be alone;⠀⇢ How we use relationships as a way to avoid the pain and discomfort of feeling alone and empty; ⠀⇢ How your patterns go back to your childhood experiences, particularly mirroring and emotional attunement; and⠀⇢ The role of fear and its impact of keeping us from taking time to connect with ourselves and not search for another partner.⠀Louise also shares her own personal dating stories, particularly:⠀⇢ Her experience of Schema Therapy and the discovery of the defectiveness wound; and⠀⇢ Why sometimes you can swing too far the other way - loving being alone as a protective mechanism. ⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Book your own Relationship Reading with Dr Tari by quoting OPENHOUSE or Louise Rumball for your discount: www.drtarimack.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, and off the back of the release of Jesy Nelson’s and Nicki Minaj’s newest single, Boyz, we dive into all things ‘bad boys’ and explore the psychological, emotional, physiological, and chemical reasons that underlie our attraction to ‘bad boys’ [or girls] and how it can actually be an addiction that we’re not aware of.⠀Louise Rumball & clinical psychologist Dr Tari Mack explore the reason we’re attracted to bad boys, why we get bored of the ‘nice guy’ and the chemicals that are released that keeps us wanting more and more of something we know isn’t good for us.⠀We look at the psychology behind the allure of bad boys and dive into:⠀⇢ What is intermittent reinforcement?;⠀⇢ The cocktail of chemicals at play; ⠀⇢ How to break this cycle & level up to reach a new pool of potential partners; and⠀⇢ The angry man - and why sometimes we’re attracted to this.⠀Louise also shares her own personal dating stories, particularly:⠀⇢ Her experience of dating bad boys - including someone that later got sentenced to five years in prison; and⠀⇢ Why she is now not as interested by bad boys.⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Book your own Relationship Reading with Dr Tari by quoting OPENHOUSE or Louise Rumball for your discount: www.drtarimack.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, we take a look at the recent news of Zayn Malik & Gigi Hadid and their break up that very few saw coming.⠀We discuss all things tumultuous relationships, why we keep them a secret and what to do if you find yourself in this situation - whether you are dating someone, in a relationship with them, or feel like it’s not possible to leave.⠀We dive into out of bounds behaviour, the cycle of bad behaviour, whether a leopard can actually change their spots and also take you through lots of actionable tips and tricks and communication soundbytes on how to move forward out of these situations if you are experiencing them yourself. ⠀We recap on unconscious attraction and Louise shares her own personal experiences with an ex-boyfriend who re-appeared and certainly did not change his spots. She also shares her experiences of red flags, when she should have walked away and didn’t - as well as her more recent experience of working with a subconscious therapist which has taught her that children really do pick up what is going on with parents. ⠀Louise Rumball & Dr Tari Mack also go deeper into:⠀⇢ Behaviours that are out of bounds and how these can be normalised / unrecognisable by us if we’ve witnessed them in relationships around us growing up; ⠀⇢ Why it’s hard for people to change unless they are fully dedicated to it; and ⠀⇢ How DENIAL / EMBARRASSMENT / SHAME leads us to silence these out of bound behaviours and what to do when we find that we’re doing that.⠀Louise also shares her own personal dating stories, particularly:⠀⇢ An ex-boyfriend who reappeared last week;⠀⇢ Seeing red flags early on but only recognising them with hindsight; and⠀⇢ Experience of working with a subconscious therapist - looking at the environment in which she was conceived.⠀And, finally, they discuss all things having a temper - how to regulate it, how to work on it, and how to take responsibility for it. ⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Book your own Relationship Reading with Dr Tari by quoting OPENHOUSE or Louise Rumball for your discount: www.drtarimack.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, off the back of Episode 14 discussing all things Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s new engagement, today we look at Scott - discussing all things breakups as we shine a light on what we know Scott Disick might be feeling. ⠀We dive into what to do when you feel like someone has got away, the different stages of a breakup and how to truly move through the relationships that we think we can never get over.⠀As Dr. Tari says, “breakups are the catalyst for the biggest chapters of healing,” leading us to explore why it’s important to look inward and why the feelings surrounding a breakup could go much deeper than the breakup itself. We discuss all things emotional wounds, including the abandonment and defectiveness wound - with Louise sharing her own experiences about what she learnt about her own break up. ⠀We look at the psychology behind when we genuinely think that that person we are not with is the one and dive into:⠀⇢ Why heartbreak can be worse than grieving the loss of somebody who died;⠀⇢ Dr. Tari’s insight into why, if there’s been a breakup, that’s a clear indication that they are not your person; ⠀⇢ The psychology behind connection and closure - and why you do NOT need it in the way you think you do; and ⠀⇢ How to handle unhealthy coping mechanisms and why it’s important to stay in our power during a break up.⠀Louise Rumball & Dr Tari Mack also go deeper into:⠀⇢ Scott choosing people that are at the same emotional maturity level as him; ⠀⇢ The different stages of a break up; and ⠀⇢ Why a relationship is never about the other person.⠀Louise also shares her own personal dating stories, particularly:⠀⇢ Her last breakup; and⠀⇢ Her healing journey post breakup and what she’s most proud of.⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Book your own Relationship Reading with Dr Tari by quoting OPENHOUSE or Louise Rumball for your discount: www.drtarimack.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, we discuss this week’s BIG celebrity news - the announcement that Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are engaged. We dive into Kourtney finding her person later in life, and how her previous relationship with Scott taught her what she didn’t want / need in her future relationships.⠀We explore the reason it’s important to do our own internal work in order to level up into a safer, more stable kind of relationship and why, as women, we shouldn’t feel pressured to find the perfect partner, and instead should focus on our own alignment.⠀We look at the psychology behind why many of us are more likely to find our person later in life and dive into:⠀⇢ Dr. Tari’s thoughts on the people that are mourning over Kourtney & Scott’s relationship;⠀⇢ How Kourtney’s relationship with Scott prepared her to be in a healthier relationship with Travis; and ⠀⇢ Why we need to choose people who grow and change with us.⠀Louise Rumball & Dr Tari Mack also go deeper into:⠀⇢ Why, when we haven’t done the work to regulate ourselves, that we will be attracted to relationships that are chaotic; ⠀⇢ How feeling safe with your person can lead to a more sexual and passionate relationship; and ⠀⇢ Discuss why you don’t have to actively look for your partner.⠀Louise also shares her own personal dating stories, particularly:⠀⇢ Why her past relationships have taught her what she wants or does not want moving forward; and⠀⇢ Why she has 0% panic or fear of finding a partner, settling down or having children.⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Book your own Relationship Reading with Dr Tari by quoting OPENHOUSE or Louise Rumball for your discount: www.drtarimack.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Following on from Episode 12 and our analysis of Justin & Hailey and all things 'couple goals or codependency' - join Louise in one of her most raw solo episodes yet where she discusses her own personal experience being on both sides of a toxic relationship - both like Justin, becoming reliant on the excessive love, care and support of another - as well as being Hailey, trying to care for someone troubled, often erratic and volatile.⠀-------------------------------------------------⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumballConnect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, we dive into Hailey & Justin Bieber and explore the fine line between couple goals and codependency and how to know when it might be a problem in your relationship.⠀We explore the complex nature of Justin Bieber and why he often acts like a man child, and why Hailey Bieber acts like a submissive spouse who continually dotes on him. Is it really couple goals if you’re too busy caring for your partner that you forget to take care of yourself?⠀We look at Hailey & Justin Bieber and dive into:⠀⇢ Why are so many relationships in today’s society fitting in this territory of being passionate and toxic at the same time?;⠀⇢ Hailey’s family history and how this has created a template for her relationship with Justin;⠀⇢ Why Justin is so dependant on Hailey; and ⠀⇢ Why Hailey has lost herself in return for supporting Justin.⠀Louise Rumball & Dr Tari Mack also go deeper into:⠀⇢ The psychology behind why we act like caregivers to our lovers and partners;⠀⇢ Why we need to set healthy boundaries; and⠀⇢ How you CAN reparent yourself;⠀Louise also shares her own personal dating stories, particularly:⠀⇢ Her experience of being in a codependent relationship; and⠀⇢ How she started to learn to set healthy boundaries.⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Book your own Relationship Reading with Dr Tari by quoting OPENHOUSE or Louise Rumball for your discount: www.drtarimack.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, we dive into Khloe & Tristan and Kylie & Travis and explore why we keep choosing people that end up cheating on us or treating us badly?⠀Plus, we explore can we really make a relationship work again with someone who has been unfaithful and the top, therapist backed tips, that you HAVE to consider if you want to rebuild a relationship that has gone through infidelity?⠀We look at Khloe Kardashian and dive into:⠀⇢ Why did Khloe continue to take Tristan Thompson back after his repeated infidelity? ⠀⇢ Comparisons to her marriage to Lamar Odom;⠀⇢ What is going on with Khloe’s unconscious attraction; and ⠀⇢ Why do we act like caregivers to our lovers and partners?⠀Louise Rumball & Dr Tari Mack also go deeper into:⠀⇢ The psychology behind why we choose people who treat us badly;⠀⇢ Why do we stay with people who cheat on us and can it ever work?;⠀⇢ Unconscious attraction EXPLAINED; and⠀⇢ Why do we repeat the same cycles even when we’re aware it’s not good for us.⠀We also look at Kylie & Travis - and how they have overcome challenges in their relationship. Dr Tari shares the 10 things that HAVE to happen from both parties in a relationship if you want to help a relationship recover from infidelity. ⠀Louise also shares her own personal dating stories, particularly:⠀⇢ Bad behaviour of her ex-boyfriends and how this impacted her;⠀⇢ Finding herself in a ‘mum’ / caregiver role with her most recent ex and what this meant; and⠀⇢ Her thoughts on rebuilding relationships after infidelity..⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Book your own Relationship Reading with Dr Tari by quoting OPENHOUSE or Louise Rumball for your discount: www.drtarimack.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, we discuss Cardi B & Offset as our celebrity couple as a vehicle so that we can further explore the big, and sometimes painful, question - why do people cheat?⠀We follow the rocky rollercoaster of the Cardi B & Offset romance, whilst going deeper into:⠀⇢ The psychology of cheating;⠀⇢ Why do people cheat;⠀⇢ The top 10 signs that someone is a serial cheater;⠀⇢ The top 4 reasons that people cheat;⠀⇢ Does your partner have narcissistic and sociopath tendencies?;⠀⇢ Is 'one time a cheater, always a cheater, true?'⠀⇢ The connection between cheating, self-esteem, communication, and validation;⠀⇢ How much of a role does sex play in cheating?⠀⇢ The impact that cheating in our childhood can have on us; and⠀⇢ How and why cheating goes back to often many years, or even decades, before the event itself happens.⠀We also explore Louise’s own experiences with infidelity - something that it has taken her many years to come to terms with, release shame from and be able to speak openly about.⠀We discussed why she cheated, how she feels confident she won't again as well as a couple of her own personal dating stories - ex boyfriends, watch out!⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social: @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀Book your own Relationship Reading with Dr Tari by quoting OPENHOUSE or Louise Rumball for your discount: www.drtarimack.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

In this OPEN(HEART) episode, we start by discussing the recent announcement that Jason & Chrishell from Selling Sunset are dating.⠀Louise Rumball & Dr Tari Mack go deeper into:⠀⇢ The psychology behind why no one is happy for them;⠀⇢ How soon is too soon to start dating again after a breakdown or a divorce;⠀⇢ The power dynamics of dating whilst rich, beautiful and... short;⠀⇢ Exploring the fast chemistry blow out vs. the slow build friendship; and⠀⇢ Why do people so often turn friendships into something more when it isn't always the best option?; and⠀ ⇢ The psychology of the unavailable man.⠀Louise also shares her own personal dating stories, particularly:⠀⇢ What her most recent relationship taught her about finding love in unusual places;⠀⇢ The importance of different sex friendships and the dangers that they bring with them.⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify.⠀Connect with Louise on social:  @iamlouiserumball⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack:  @drtarimack⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops:⠀www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⠀Music Sources⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Welcome to Series 2 of the OPENHOUSE Podcast and our first OPEN(HEART) episode where Louise is joined by the incredible Dr Tari Mack - a leading clinical psychologist and a celebrity relationship expert.⠀In this episode, Louise & Tari go deep into the recent Teddy & Faye argument that recently blew up on Love Island and use it as a vehicle to discuss conflict and toxic conflict, what does it mean when we get triggered, where and who do we learn our anger responses from, and is anger self-sabotage or does it hold the key to something deeper?⠀Dr Tari also takes the pair through who was gaslighting who in this situation, who should have walked away; and whether or not she would advise the two to repair their relationship. ⠀They also look at the biology of anger, what healthy conflict means; and the four 'horseman' - the four communication and conflict errors that have been statistically proven to be most likely to lead to divorce and relationship breakdown. ⠀⠀Let us know how you enjoyed the episode and be sure to share this on social media, as well as giving us a rating and review on Apple or Spotify. ⠀Connect with Louise on social:  @iamlouiserumball ⠀Connect with OPENHOUSE:   @openhouselife ⠀Connect with Dr Tari Mack: @drtarimack ⠀⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops: www.thisisopenhouse.com ⠀⠀Reach out to Dr Tari directly: www.drtarimack.com⠀––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––⠀Music Sources ⠀Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ⠀Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY 

Join Louise Rumball and her team of leading psychologists as we venture into Series 2 of the OPENHOUSE podcast. This quick trailer gives you a sneak peak of what you may expect in all things OPENHOUSE Series 2.