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Is Craving Attention Beyond Your Relationship Wrong?

Is Craving Attention Beyond Your Relationship Wrong?

  • July 25, 2021
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Understanding the boundaries within any relationship is extremely important. But is it wrong to crave attention from others? In episode 262, I received a question from a listener who has had to tackle past traumatic experiences which have resulted in a need to be wanted by other people, outside of their relationship. In this post, I take a look at this very complex topic, offer my thoughts on desire vs, action, and look at how therapy can help in this situation.

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Episode 262: Feeling Bad for Wanting Attention & Diagnosis as a Crutch

Episode 262: Feeling Bad for Wanting Attention & Diagnosis as a Crutch

  • July 23, 2021
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Hello, friends! In this Q&A episode, I answer two very interesting questions relating to the need to always have attention from others, and wanting to be ‘normal’ and not using your diagnosis as a crutch while struggling with anxiety, mood swings, distrust and more.

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Episode 237: 20 Tips to Help You Focus

Episode 237: 20 Tips to Help You Focus

  • January 29, 2021
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Hello, friends! This is a Q&A come deep dive episode where I tackle a single question that focuses on ADHD. I offer my advice and provide some top tips for improving attention and productivity.

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