“No one can lie to you without your approval.” –Pamela Meyer This episode is ROBUST. Seriously, I’ve don’t think I’ve ever spent so long researching to put an episode together, and even with all of the various areas covered in this episode, it only scratches the surface of the science of detecting lies and deception. After ending my 9 year … Read More
Are You Listening to Your Intuition?
“There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.” -Rumi This has been one of my favourite quotes for several years, and has spoken to me on an even deeper level after realizing how much I had been ignoring my intuition for years.#The9YearAffair Our bodies are talking to us constantly, and we experience emotions DIRECTLY in the body. One simple … Read More
The Healing Quality of Laughter
Every time I’m asked about the story of the infidelity that was uncovered in my previous relationship, I start to laugh. It’s genuine laughter, too. The whole situation went down in such an utterly insane fashion that it’s actually comical to me at this point. It certainly wasn’t amusing in the least for a very long time, and there are … Read More
Infidelity + Taking the High Road
I was told months ago by someone that that coming forward about infidelity in my relationship would make me look like a victim trying to elicit sympathy. If you’ve been following the #RoomToGrowPodcast for any length of time, you know how strongly I feel about victim mindset (check out episode 24 in particular). So let’s chat for a minute: Sharing your story … Read More
Affair Aftermath & Holding Space for a Friend in Crisis with Christina Montalvo
**If you haven’t yet listened to episode #117 The 9 Year Affair: Lessons in Infidelity, I strongly recommend checking it out first as a prerequisite for this episode** I’m a little bit nervous to release this episode, because I was a *little* bit more candid than I intended to be 😂 Christina Montalvo and I have teamed up for our … Read More
Vulnerability As A Commodity: Where’s the Line?
I’m noticing a trend in the online space where vulnerability is the new “it” factor and at times, seems like it’s being treated as a commodity to be traded in exchange for likes, download numbers and increased publicity. Listen, vulnerability is a beautiful thing. It brings us closer together, creates deeper connections and reminds us that we’re all part of … Read More
Cutting Off the Breadcrumbs of Hope with Megan Bruneau
I’ve been following the incredible Megan Bruneau on Instagram for some time now, and am absolutely delighted to introduce you to her on the podcast today! Quoted by Deepak Chopra as the “Millennials’ therapist,” Megan’s no-bullshit, relatable voice has garnered over 30m views and landed appearances on The T.D. Jakes Show, Good Morning America and New York 1 Morning News. … Read More
Listening to Your Intuition & Gut Instinct: Stop Ignoring Your Body
I’ve gotten a lot of requests for this episode after openly discussing the signs my body was screaming at me that something wasn’t right in my long term relationship. When my former partner’s 9 years of infidelity was revealed, everything suddenly made so much more sense. Even with my background in psychology and holistic nutrition (which examines the body … Read More
The Dark Side of Social Media: Stalking, Protecting Your Privacy & Mental Health
**If you haven’t yet listened to episode #117 The 9 Year Affair: Lessons in Infidelity, I strongly recommend checking it out first as a prerequisite for this episode** After uncovering the infidelity that had been going on in my previous long-term relationship for 9 years and realizing the degree to which I had been tracked online by one of … Read More
The 9 Year Affair: Lessons in Infidelity
I ended my 9 year relationship in December after finding out on Christmas Eve that my partner at the time had been unfaithful to me and involved with someone else on/off for our entire nine years together. I spent months grieving the loss of trust, the partner I had built a life with for nearly a third of my lifetime, … Read More
