Dr Sarah: Relationship Success Lab

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Welcome to the podcast on how to heal from past painful relationships and set yourself up for relationship success.

Helping business leaders and entrepreneurs to get relationship empowered, with actionable tools and specific information on how you can start creating happy and fulfilling relationships.

Heal old wounds and fill your relationship with trust, security and love so you can be the most joyful version of yourself. I'm your host Dr Sarah, Relationship Coach, Expert Clinical Psychologist, Trauma Bond Specialist, and Researcher. With 20 years experience, I'm excited to welcome you to the new you.
Has is been hard to create harmony between your profession and romantic life - and you find that you never feel enough in either domain?

Have you ever experienced criticism, abuse, rejection, or abandonment?

Whether it was in a romantic relationship, friendship, or family relationship, this can be painful and can negatively impact how you feel about yourself, your actions, and the deepest levels of your psyche.

On this show, we talk about how to heal from toxic patterns, stop sabotaging behaviours, and re-program your subconscious beliefs.
Join me to rediscover your infinite self-worth and grow in confidence, because you are ready to step into the best version of yourself.

Previous name of podcast, Dr Sarah: Heal from Trauma Bonding

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5 Ways to Fix Communication Problems (and to notice future red flags)

Jun 30 2024 21 mins

Learn about the 5 risk factors in communication within your relationship: criticism, defense, dismissive, gaslighting, and stonewalling.Join me on my Empowered Communication Workshop: www.relationshipsuccesslab.com/workshopsSupport the Show.Set yourself up for relationship success and get the best marriage advice. Whether you're surviving infidelity, solving relationship problems,

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Jun 23 2024 41 mins

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Power Imbalance, Narcissism & Relationship Equity

Jun 16 2024 30 mins

If you have been trauma bonded, in a relationship with someone with narcissistic tendencies, or have been in a battle where you feel belittled, controlled, criticised and coerced - this episode is for you.Support the Show.Set yourself up for relationship success and get the best marriage advice. Whether you're surviving infidelity, solving relationship problems, improving your rela

Am I doing the "right" thing for my relationship? When nothing is improving

Jun 09 2024 29 mins

Today, we're diving into the complex question: "Am I a good enough partner, and am I doing the right things in my relationship?" This issue arises frequently in my practice, often tangled with skewed perceptions of what constitutes good partnership. Many strive to please their partner, often at the cost of neglecting their own needs or engaging in harmful behaviors.Short-term actio

Playing the victim. It hurts when you're hurt, but being a victim hurts even more

Jun 02 2024 23 mins

Today's discussion is going to delve into a tough topic, but it's crucial for understanding. I've personally experienced hurt from my partner, and I yearn for them to acknowledge my pain, apologize, and grasp the impact of their actions. This sentiment resonates widely, whether in ongoing relationships or after a breakup.When we've been criticized, lied to, manipulated, or betrayed

Does my partner care about me? I'm never enough

May 26 2024 23 mins

So, you're in a spot where you're putting in all this effort to make your partner happy, right? It feels like a constant uphill battle, and no matter what you do, it never seems enough. Sound familiar? Many of us have been there. It's like you're pouring yourself into every aspect of your life just to keep things afloat.For example, you might be hustling hard at work, striving for

Your relationship is either growing or dying. There's NO in between.

May 19 2024 21 mins

In this talk, I address the crucial issue of relationship dynamics, emphasizing the dichotomy between growth and stagnation. I assert that relationships are either flourishing, with mutual nurturing and attention, or deteriorating, marked by stagnation and mundanity. I highlight how distractions like children or caregiving can lead to neglect of the romantic relationship, often onl

Am I the toxic one? 10 questions to ask yourself

May 12 2024 35 mins

Today, I'll discuss a common question from struggling couples or individuals facing relationship challenges: "Am I the toxic one, or do I do toxic things that harm the relationship?" Let's unpack this idea of toxic behavior, acknowledging that nobody is entirely good or bad; we're all human, prone to mistakes and blind spots.It's not about placing all blame on your partner or solel

Trauma Bonded to feeling loved and so worthy

May 06 2024 35 mins

Go from feeling lost and unloved, or the experience of a trauma bond, to feeling fulfilled and loved fully ans truly.Support the Show.Set yourself up for relationship success and get the best marriage advice. Whether you're surviving infidelity, solving relationship problems, improving your relationship, growing your self-worth and confidence amidst a trauma bond, here's the place

How to rebuild trust after cheating, betrayal, lies and deceit

Apr 29 2024 25 mins

NOTE: This is only for couples who WANT to make their relationship work and rebuild trust.There's been an injury in your relationship.You might have been hurt by your partner's actions. They might have been critical or judgemental. They might have ignored you when you needed them or betrayed you when you trusted them.Your partner (who did the act) wants to change, they're showing s