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Are you ready to heal your attachment style, master healthy communication, and create secure, fulfilling relationships? Subscribe now to uncover the secrets of secure attachment, navigate the challenges of trauma recovery, and improve your communication skills in love and life. In each episode of the Speak Honest podcast, we’ll dive into attachment styles, emotional healing, and proven strategies for deeper connection. It’s time to break free from the cycle of heartbreak and start building the relationships you deserve.
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What happens after you lose control as a parent… and why that moment matters more than you think? In this episode, I sit down with parenting expert and ICF-Certified coach Devon Kuntzman for an honest conversation about rupture, repair, and how secure attachment is actually built. We explore why losing control doesn’t damage attachment, how repair calms the nervous system, and what children truly need after emotional moments. We also take this conversation deeper, looking at how the same rep...
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking… why did I say all of that? In this episode we talk about why trauma dumping happens, why insecure attachment makes us overshare too fast, and what you can do to slow it down so you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your relationships. You might want to listen if: • You overshare when you feel anxious or want someone to like you • You crash into a shame spiral after being vulnerable • You mistake urgency f...
Have you ever wondered why the tiniest thing can send your whole body into a spiral even when nothing big is actually happening? In this coaching call with Cordelia, we dig into what is really happening underneath those overwhelming somatic responses and why your nervous system reacts long before your logical mind can catch up. I walk Cordelia through understanding the deeper roots of activation, how trauma memories get stored in the body, and what it looks like to find real evidence ...
Ever find yourself replaying an argument and wishing you’d handled it differently? In this episode, I’m walking you through two of the most powerful steps in my communication framework, validation and collaboration, so you can turn conflict into connection this holiday season. We’ll talk about what validation actually means (hint: it’s not agreeing with someone), how to create repair after a rupture, and how collaboration helps you co-create solutions that honor everyone’s needs. If las...
Ever walk into a holiday gathering already bracing for impact? You know that moment when your stomach tightens, your jaw clenches, and you can feel yourself spiraling before the turkey’s even carved? In this episode, I’m walking you through my 5 step RAISE Method, the same one I teach in my Dance of Attachment book, to help you regulate your nervous system before you react. Think of it as your pre-holiday emotional tune up. I’ll show you how to catch yourself before the meltdown, soothe...
Have you ever felt like your body is working against you no matter how hard you try to heal? In this episode, I’m diving deep into what it really means to live with chronic pain. We’ll talk about what’s going on in your nervous system when your body refuses to relax, why the pain isn’t your fault, and how to start creating a sense of safety from the inside out. You’ll hear how radical acceptance can help you stop fighting your body, find compassion for yourself, and start building real streng...
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right but still running on empty? In this episode, I sit down with transformational coach and author Dr. Deonne Johnson to talk about what happens when you’ve hit emotional burnout and how to find your spark again. We dig into her powerful “Bloomprint” framework, what it really means to take off the Wonder Woman cape, and how to reconnect with yourself (and your relationships) after exhaustion, disappointment, or loss. You’ll walk away with practic...
What if the only thing standing between you and your most authentic work is the pressure to sound perfect? In this heartfelt conversation with award-winning author and book coach Ellie Laliberté, we dive into what it really means to create from your truth. We talk about witness consciousness, dropping self-doubt, and letting your writing (or your healing) be messy, human, and alive. Ellie shares how to quiet perfectionism, return to inner peace, and write (or live) for the version of yourself...
Have you ever felt like there’s a story inside you that’s meant to change lives but you just don’t know where to start? In this episode, I sit down with my publisher, Samantha Moonsammy, co-founder of Lucky Book Publishing, to talk about what happens when you finally decide to own your story. We dive into how sharing your truth can create ripple effects far beyond what you can imagine, why so many women are feeling the call to write, and what it really means to turn your pain into purpose. Y...
What if your pain became your purpose? In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how Dance of Attachment came to life. From standing on the TEDx stage in 2024, heart pounding as I told the truth about love, to watching that same message turn into a #1 bestselling book, this is the journey that changed everything. I talk about the heartbreak that sparked it all, the healing that followed, and how this book became a love letter to every woman who has ever felt too much, not e...
What if the thing you’re chasing finally shows up the moment you stop trying to control it? In this week’s episode, I sit down with bestselling author and coach Julee Sung, whose book Thrive and Shine tells the story of rebuilding your life and self-worth after burnout. We talk about what happens when you finally let go of the timeline, stop leading with ego, and start trusting that the universe knows what it’s doing. Julee shares how being open, grounded, and curious helped her attract a he...
Have you ever wished your heart could put words to the things you’ve never been able to say out loud? In this conversation with bestselling author Navreet Pabla, we explore her book If My Heart Could Talk—a stunning collection of poems that speaks to the places in us that long for healing, honesty, and coming home. From mother and father wounds to inner child repair, we talk about how poetry can open doors in relationships that ordinary words can’t. Navreet even pulls an oracle card for the c...
Are you trying to heal your attachment style all on your own? In this episode, I’m breaking down why community is the missing piece so many women overlook when it comes to growing, healing, and building healthier relationships. I’ll share the three biggest reasons community matters, plus give you a peek into how our Speak Honest Membership helps women feel safe, supported, and seen every single week. You might want to listen if: You’ve been trying to do all the self-work alone and still feel ...
Think secure attachment means you're calm, confident, and unbothered all the time? Think again. In this powerful coaching call, I sit down with Steph (one of our Relationship Reboot members) to unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of the healing journey: what secure attachment actually feels like. Spoiler alert: it’s not always comfortable. In fact, sometimes it means saying no when you want to say yes, letting go of that savior complex at work, and learning to sit with your own ...
Ever wondered why love feels so hard even though you’re smart, successful, and doing all the “right” things? In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Coach Cass to unpack the hidden patterns that keep women stuck in cycles of heartbreak, situationships, and almost-relationships. We talk chemistry vs. compatibility, why “casual equals casualties,” and how to create space for the love you actually deserve. If you’ve been settling for “he likes me” instead of choosing from your own worth,...
Have you ever felt like grief should have an expiration date? In this heartfelt conversation with grief educator and TEDx coach Teri Kingston, we explore the messy, tender, and very human journey of loss. From anticipatory grief to sudden loss, Teri opens up about her own story and shares practical insights on how to support yourself and others without falling into the trap of “shoulding.” Together, we talk about what to say (and not say), why workplaces need grief literacy, and how to find ...
Have you ever wondered if your chronic pain could actually be your body trying to tell you something? In this episode, I sit down with licensed therapist Nyle Biondi to explore the powerful connection between trauma, attachment wounds, and chronic pain. We talk about how the nervous system stores stress, why pain isn’t always “just physical,” and what emotional release has to do with finding real relief. Along the way, I share my own struggles with chronic back pain and how these insights hit...
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you talk, he just doesn’t hear you? In this episode of Speak Honest, I coach Christine through a struggle so many of us know too well: needing to feel heard in a relationship but ending up frustrated, blowing up, and then hating ourselves for it. Together, we unpack where those reactions really come from, why boundaries feel so hard to set in the moment, and how to start communicating in a way that actually works. You might want to listen if: You feel...
Why do boundaries always seem to come after the meltdown? In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to set boundaries before you're running on empty. We’ll explore the difference between reactive and proactive boundary-setting, how to recognize the early signs that you’re stretched too thin, and how to speak up without over-explaining or shutting people out. If you've ever felt like you're either saying yes to keep the peace or saying no in a panic, this episode is going to cha...
Ever feel like no matter how calm you stay, certain people still push every button you have? In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant co-authors of Beyond Difficult, Dr. Jessie Stern and Rachel Samson. Together, we unpack why some people feel so hard to deal with and what’s actually going on under the surface of their behavior. From the science of attachment and temperament to the misunderstood truth about highly sensitive people, we explore practical ways to stay regulated, set boundari...
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