Feel and Find Out
Raquel DeLuccia is not your typical talk therapist. As a licensed marriage and family therapist with a thriving private practice, Raquel has dedicated her career to understanding the intricacies of human emotion, identity and interaction. She's witnessed firsthand the challenges humans face in their quest for self understanding, emotional health and clear, authentic conversations, and she's made it her mission to help.
Enter "Feel and Find Out,” a podcast where Raquel dives deep into the world of emotional health. From understanding why communication can be so challenging, to exploring the impact of attachment styles and the role of emotional awareness, Raquel leaves no stone unturned. Whether you're looking to learn more about who you are, connect deeper in your relationships or simply understand a better way to express your feelings,
Raquel offers clinical insights, advice, and strategies to help you navigate the complex world of your emotions and interpersonal relationships.
Raquel's solo episodes and guest features with fellow therapists and self-development experts offer a wealth of knowledge for those seeking deeper insights into mental health and relationship dynamics.
With a passion for authenticity, compassion, and curiosity, Raquel is on a mission to create fluency around feelings, have a robust sense of self and promote authentic expression into the world.
So, if you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and genuine connection, take a deep breath and join Raquel on "Feel and Find Out."
Feel and Find Out
Book Series: Chapter 3- Neo-Exiles, Abandonment Anxiety and Ways Our Parts Can Sabotage Relationships
Welcome to Episode 3 of my Book Series on "You Are the One You've Been Waiting For" by Dr. Richard Schwartz.
Make sure to catch up on episodes 1 & 2 first!
This is Part 1 of Chapter 3- Courageous Love & Doomed Relationships.
In this episode I cover:
What are Neo-exiles?
Identifying parts of us that become exiled because they are not acceptable to our partner;
Reflecting on how we have done the same to our partners
The consequences of neo-exiles in relationships
The role of abandonment anxiety
The 2 roles you may take on when experiencing anxiety in a relationship:
1- over-controlling, criticizing, hyperawareness, demanding closeness
2-becoming the one who is least-invested: hyper-independence, avoiding closeness, seeking distance
Actual examples from the book and couples therapy
Reflection Questions:
What parts have been exiled because they are not accepted by my partner
What parts of my partner have they exiled because I find them unnacceptable
Which role do I take on in the relationship (as stated above)
What cycles do my partner and I get into because of neo-exiles
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[Raquel is an IFS level 1 trained therapist but is not affiliated directly with this book, or the IFS institute. This book review series is purely for educational purposes based on her experience as a couples and IFS therapist and her personal joy of reading]
Disclaimer: Although I am a licensed therapist, the information in this podcast is not therapy and not intended to replace mental health counseling.
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