In this episode, therapist Gabrielle Jones, LMFT, dives into the power of authenticity, the importance of setting boundaries, and what it takes to build strong, healthy relationships. She opens up about the personal experiences that shaped her journey, sharing valuable insights on attachment styles, codependency, self-worth, and modern dating. If you’re ready for a raw, insightful conversation on mental health, relationships, and self-discovery, this episode is a must-listen!
From working at Twin Peaks to becoming a therapist,.
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0:00 - Coming Up! 1:44 - Show Starts
Chapter 1: The Realities of Therapy 2:46 - Clinical Exams 3:53 - Code Switching as a Black Woman 5:41 - Being Authentic Online & Offline
Chapter 2: Challenges in the Mental Health Field 7:41 - Insurance Companies Be Nosey & Problems with Diagnosis 11:17 - Couples Therapy and Advice for Couples 17:58 - Her Journey to Becoming a Therapist
Chapter 3: Work, Boundaries, and Transformation 24:44 - Gabby Exposes the Reality of Working at Twin Peaks & The Psychology of Women Working There 30:52 - The Importance of Setting Boundaries & How It Changed Her Life 32:59 - Working with Couples
Chapter 4: Love, Attachment & Relationships 33:58 - Breaking Down Attachment Styles & The Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic 38:13 - #1 Quick and Best Grounding Technique 39:06 - Anxious Attachment vs. Avoidant Attachment 41:30 - How to Talk to a Partner with Anxious Attachment Style
Chapter 5: Childhood, Family & Emotional Healing 44:38 - Opens Up About Being an Only Child 46:52 - How Our Childhood Affects Our Love Life & Her Relationship with Her Father 53:45 - Shares That She Used to Have Daddy Issues
Chapter 6: Money, Modern Dating & Relationship Standards 55:42 - Money & Relationships 57:42 - Thoughts on Modern Dating 58:22 - Women Need to Date Like Men!
Chapter 7: Toxic Relationships & Codependency 1:01:31 - Talks About Getting Cheated On 1:04:03 - How to Get Out of a Toxic Relationship (The Poem - "There's a Hole in My Sidewalk") 1:09:18 - What Is Codependency? 1:14:46 - How She Got Out of a Toxic Relationship
Chapter 8: Dating as a Therapist & Emotional Intimacy 1:16:44 - Dating as a Therapist 1:22:16 - "The Only Thing You Gon' Take From Me Is Notes" 1:25:04 - If You Can't Be Vulnerable With Your Partner, Why Are You Sleeping With Them? 1:27:55 - "Self-Love Is Not a Replacement for Romantic Love" 1:29:33 - Outro
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