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Main Segment: "Navigating Trust and Boundaries in Relationships"

• Dr. Colleen unpacks the Hopeful Romantic's QUestions of the week about what happens when sharing your location with you Love leads to uncomfortable feelings.
• Dr. Colleen critiques the misuse of location-sharing features and discusses its impact on trust.
• Highlights the role of past traumas in influencing present behaviors.
• Advises on the importance of communication in addressing discomfort in relationships.
• Offers a script for initiating a conversation with a partner about setting boundaries.
• Encourages listeners to prioritize their emotional well-being and seek professional help if needed.

Conclusion

• Dr. Colleen wraps up by inviting listeners to engage with her on social media and submit questions for future episodes.
• Reminds listeners to prioritize open communication and maintaining hope in relationships.

Closing

• Dr. Colleen signs off and promises another insightful episode coming up.

These show notes summarize Dr. Colleen's exploration of trust and boundaries in relationships, offering guidance to listeners on navigating challenging dynamics with their partners.

These show notes were written by AI, They were not checked for grammar or anything other than providing a written record of the episode. 

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Disclaimer

This show exists only for educational and/or entertainment purposes.  Although Dr. Mullen is a licensed therapist, in the capacity of  her show-hosting duties, she is not your therapist. This show is not meant as a replacement for therapy.  

• Dr. Colleen creates stories of people who are not meant to mimic, copy, or otherwise represent any specific person. These are characters she creates using various  data points from multiple people. Any likeness to any person, living or dead, is purely coincidence. 
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Resources for Finding a Mental Health Professional in the U.S. 

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2. Psychology Today
3. Mental Health Matters
4. Therapy for Black Girls
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