For Love We Heal Podcast
In this podcast, we delve into the profound power of romantic relationships that serve as one of the most powerful vehicles for personal and spiritual growth, revealing our wounds and guiding us toward deeper healing. In each episode, we explore attachment styles, relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, and more!
Episodes
16 episodes
E15: Relationship OCD (ROCD), Infatuation, Limerence & Disgust - Grace's Session
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Grace, who courageously shares her journey of living with and healing from Relationship OCD (ROCD). Grace captures the wild oscillation between fantasy, infatuation, and limerence and intense disgust, a...
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Episode 15
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1:08:44
E16: Relationship OCD (ROCD) and the Shame that Fuels it - Emily's Session
In this session, Emily shares her struggles with ROCD that began in her early years. We explored themes of guilt, shame, and the fear of making mistakes, which are deeply rooted in her past experiences, including family dynamics and personal re...
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Episode 16
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54:56
E14: "Two Weeks in, She Became Hideous," ROCD, Disorganized Attachment - Devin's Story
In this episode, Devin discusses his experiences with Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD), which often manifests as feelings of disgust or lack of attraction towards his partners. He describes how these feelings can be sudden and ...
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Episode 14
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1:28:07
E13: Working Through Relationship OCD, Attraction and Intelligence Themes - Molly's Session
In this conversation, Molly shares her journey with Relationship OCD (ROCD) and how it has impacted her relationships, particularly with her husband. She discusses the patterns of infatuation and fear of commitment, the role of attachment, and ...
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Episode 13
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54:28
E12: Fearful Avoidant Attachment, Numbness & Disconnection - Christine's Session
In this episode of the For Love We Heal podcast, Christine shares her journey with Fearful Avoidant attachment. She discusses the complexities of emotional connection, the impact of trauma, and the role of intuition and spirituality in her heal...
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Episode 12
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1:05:55
E11: Harmony's Journey with Relationship OCD
In this conversation, Harmony and I discuss her personal journey with relationship OCD, exploring the impact of her past relationships, self-sacrifice, the importance of self-advocacy, and the challenges faced in her current relationship. We de...
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Episode 11
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1:05:36
E10: Navigating Cheating OCD, Guilt & Shame - Annuziata's Session
In this episode, Annuziata shares her personal journey with Relationship OCD, detailing her experiences from a young age and the impact it has had on her relationships. She discusses the feelings of guilt and self-doubt that arise, particularly...
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Episode 10
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1:08:44
E9: Healing the Shamed, Confused and Embarrassed Child - Colleen's Story
The main themes in the conversation with Colleen Herman revolve around her journey with relationship OCD (ROCD) and attachment issues. Colleen shares her experiences of anxiety and self-doubt in relationships, often feeling torn between staying...
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Episode 9
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46:24
"My mind bullied me to leave my relationship" - Lekha's Story
In this episode of the For Love We Heal podcast, Alex Bishop and Chandralekha delve into the complexities of relationship OCD, attachment issues, and the impact that anxiety and shame have had on her relationships. Chandralekha shares her...
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Episode 8
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1:02:47
Nondual IFS, Love & Awakening with Dr. Laura Patryas
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Patryas, an IFS therapist, ordained spiritual minister, and author of Awaken to Love, for a deeply moving and wide-ranging conversation. We talk about spirituality, non-dualism, Internal Famil...
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55:20
Befriending Dissociation with IFS Therapy - Sidney's Story
In this session, we spent the majority of the time working with one of Sidney's dissociative parts, a very common part to run into when doing work in more complex systems. I hope you enjoy!
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1:09:58
Working with Limerence, ROCD and Healing a Shame Wound - Allison's Story
In this episode, I help Allison work on a part of her that falls into limerence, which is common for folks with Relationship OCD. We end up finding and healing a piece of shame and loneliness that is at the root of both the limerence and her RO...
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1:13:52
Healing Relationship OCD, Fearful-avoidant Attachment, and Wounds of Inadequacy and Parentification using IFS - Mia's Story
In this session, I guide Mia inward to connect with a part of her that carries the pain of feeling not good enough for her partner. She often finds herself stuck in obsessive loops, wondering if he finds her attractive enough or interesting eno...
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1:16:39
Healing Disorganized Attachment & Adoption Trauma with IFS – Eric’s Story
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the For Love We Heal podcast, host Alex Bishop welcomes Eric, who shares a deeply personal journey through Relationship OCD, disorganized attachment, and the lifelong impact of early trauma, particularl...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:07:48
E1: How To Heal Anxious Attachment With Valerie Rubin
In this episode, I talk to Anxious Attachment Specialist Valerie Rubin about attachment wounding, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, conscious relationships, healing, and more! You can learn more about Valerie and her work at the links be...
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Episode 1
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1:01:04