Big Stuff With Danielle Colley

From Runaway Bride to Real Love: A Therapist's Journey

Danielle Colley Season 1 Episode 15

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Two months before her wedding, Dr. Phoebe Rogers, a clinical psychologist and couples therapist and she was having secret panic attacks. 

Every time she pictured herself saying “I do,” she imagined herself bolting from the altar instead. She almost went through with it anyway, because sometimes the voice whispering “at least someone loves you” can drown out the one shouting “this isn’t right.”

In this raw, vulnerable, and inspiring conversation, Dr. Rogers opens up about her journey from relationship expert to runaway bride and how that moment of truth became the catalyst for real healing and self-discovery.


Connect with Phoebe:

Instagram: @therelationshipspace

Facebook: The Relationship Space 

Website: therelationshipspace.com.au

Book: When Will It Happen Me? (available now)



00:00 Introduction: Dr. Phoebe Rogers' Journey

02:31 Phoebe's Personal Love Story

04:55 Recognizing Red Flags and Inner Conflict

06:09 The Decision to Call Off the Wedding

09:08 Healing and Self-Discovery

14:24 Therapeutic Techniques and Inner Child Work

20:25 Applying Therapy to Personal Life

23:44 Building a Healthy Relationship with Self

26:47 Recognizing Patterns and Healing

28:43 Finding the Right Partner

29:34 Navigating Relationship Communication

31:46 Dealing with Attachment Styles

32:34 The Inevitability of Heartbreak

33:30 Healing and Growth in Relationships

43:46 The Importance of Self-Love

49:06 Insights from the Book

53:20 Final Thoughts and Takeaways