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For Love We Heal Podcast

Alex Bishop, RPC, RCT

21 episodes

5 days ago

In this episode, Grace and I candidly discuss our personal journeys with parentification, a hidden trauma and role reversal where children take on inappropriate adult responsibilities. We share how this experience shaped our roles as the family comedian and planner, and the emotional toll it takes, leading to things like people-pleasing, anxiety, depression, self-trust issues, and various other relationship issues. We delve into the importance of recognizing these patterns for healing, the ro...

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Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health

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In this episode, Grace and I candidly discuss our personal journeys with parentification, a hidden trauma and role reversal where children take on inappropriate adult responsibilities. We share how this experience shaped our roles as the family comedian and planner, and the emotional toll it takes, leading to things like people-pleasing, anxiety, depression, self-trust issues, and various other relationship issues. We delve into the importance of recognizing these patterns for healing, the ro...

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Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health

Episodes (20/21)

For Love We Heal Podcast

E21: The Invisible Trauma of Parentification, Boundaries & Sacred Anger with Grace McQueeny

In this episode, Grace and I candidly discuss our personal journeys with parentification, a hidden trauma and role reversal where children take on inappropriate adult responsibilities. We share how this experience shaped our roles as the family comedian and planner, and the emotional toll it takes, leading to things like people-pleasing, anxiety, depression, self-trust issues, and various other relationship issues. We delve into the importance of recognizing these patterns for healing, the ro...

5 days ago

1 hour 21 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E20: Working through Relationship OCD (ROCD), Perfectionism, Co-dependency & Anxious Attachment with IFS Therapy- Erin's Session

In this session, Erin shares her journey of dealing with Relationship OCD (ROCD), attachment insecurities, and the challenges of seeking external validation in her relationships due to co-dependent patterns. She discusses her pattern of anxious attachment, the pursuit of unavailable partners, and the impact of these behaviors on her mental health. Through our session, Erin explores themes of self-trust, perfectionism, and her fear of making mistakes. Book a Free Discovery Call (Therapy/Coachi...

6 days ago

36 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E19: Working with Love Addiction, Limerence, Guilt, Shame & Disorganized Attachment using IFS Therapy & Parts Work - Akiva's Session

In this episode, I help Akiva unpack and do a piece of healing around her persistent love addiction, limerence, guilt, shame, Disorganized Attachment & Relationship OCD using the Internal Family Systems Therapy Model. Watch Akiva go from a shut down, dissociated state to being able to access her parts and do a piece of healing, leading her to feel a lot better at the end. Upcoming workshop "Bridging the Divide Within" https://www.rocdcourse-forloveweheal.com/sales-page-page Need one...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 11 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E18: Profound Change from Avoidant Attachment to Openness with IFS Therapy - Kleo's Session & Exploring Relationship OCD (ROCD), Disorganized Attachment, Avoidant Attachment, Inner Resistance & more!

In this episode, Kleo shares her journey of navigating Relationship OCD (ROCD) and Disorganized Attachment. During our session, we worked on helping Kleo connect with her avoidant parts, something she had long resisted due to the intense overwhelm these parts often triggered. In the past, their activation would lead to spirals of anxiety, helplessness, and eventually depression. By gently reassuring these parts and creating a sense of safety, we were able to facilitate a profound moment of he...

1 month ago

50 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E17: Chronic Anxiety, ROCD, Disorganized Attachment & Abandonment Healing - Andriy's Session

In this episode, I help Andriy explore a chronic anxiety that he's been experiencing for most of his life, in addition to Relationship OCD and Disorganized Attachment. By focusing on this anxiety, Andriy was able to connect with a one and a half year old inner child that was abandoned by his mother due to her own mental health issues. Through Andriy bringing compassion and presence to this part of him, this inner child received the physical contact and loving embrace that he has been seeking ...

1 month ago

35 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E15: Relationship OCD (ROCD), Infatuation, Limerence & Disgust - Grace's Session

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Grace, who courageously shares her journey of living with and healing from Relationship OCD (ROCD). Grace captures the wild oscillation between fantasy, infatuation, and limerence and intense disgust, anxiety, and obsessive thinking, which has gotten considerably better with all the healing work she has been doing over the years. If you've ever experienced any of this or you’ve ever wondered, “Am I in the right relationship?" or "Do I really love my ...

1 month ago

1 hour 8 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E16: Relationship OCD (ROCD) and the Shame that Fuels it - Emily's Session

In this session, Emily shares her struggles with ROCD that began in her early years. We explored themes of guilt, shame, and the fear of making mistakes, which are deeply rooted in her past experiences, including family dynamics and personal relationships. Through our conversation, we discussed how these feelings impact her current relationship and how shame is really at the root of her obsessions, compulsions, and the oscillation between "stay" and "leave." The session concluded with a hopef...

1 month ago

54 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E14: "Two Weeks in, She Became Hideous," ROCD, Disorganized Attachment - Devin's Story

In this episode, Devin discusses his experiences with Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD), which often manifests as feelings of disgust or lack of attraction towards his partners. He describes how these feelings can be sudden and intense, leading to confusion and anxiety about the relationship. Devin shares that these emotions are not necessarily reflective of the partner or the relationship itself but are symptoms of ROCD, which can distort his perception, creating a lot of anx...

1 month ago

1 hour 28 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E13: Working Through Relationship OCD, Attraction and Intelligence Themes - Molly's Session

In this conversation, Molly shares her journey with Relationship OCD (ROCD) and how it has impacted her relationships, particularly with her husband. She discusses the patterns of infatuation and fear of commitment, the role of attachment, and the challenges of vulnerability in her marriage. The conversation delves into childhood influences on her attachment style and the healing process she is undergoing, including the importance of self-compassion and embracing her authentic self. The sessi...

2 months ago

54 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E12: Fearful Avoidant Attachment, Numbness & Disconnection - Christine's Session

In this episode of the For Love We Heal podcast, Christine shares her journey with Fearful Avoidant attachment. She discusses the complexities of emotional connection, the impact of trauma, and the role of intuition and spirituality in her healing process. The conversation delves into the cycles of numbness and disconnection that arise in relationships, the importance of self-discovery through therapy, and the challenges of being neurodivergent. Christine emphasizes the significance of acknow...

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E11: Harmony's Journey with Relationship OCD

In this conversation, Harmony and I discuss her personal journey with relationship OCD, exploring the impact of her past relationships, self-sacrifice, the importance of self-advocacy, and the challenges faced in her current relationship. We delve into coping strategies, particularly in the context of Harmie's skating career, and how she navigates feelings of loneliness and fear of abandonment. The discussion emphasizes the significance of understanding one's parts and the journey towards hea...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E10: Navigating Cheating OCD, Guilt & Shame - Annuziata's Session

In this episode, Annuziata shares her personal journey with Relationship OCD, detailing her experiences from a young age and the impact it has had on her relationships. She discusses the feelings of guilt and self-doubt that arise, particularly in the context of her current relationship. The conversation explores the healing process, the importance of understanding one's inner child, and the role of therapy in navigating these complex emotions. In this conversation, Alex Bishop and Annunziata...

3 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

E9: Healing the Shamed, Confused and Embarrassed Child - Colleen's Story

The main themes in the conversation with Colleen Herman revolve around her journey with relationship OCD (ROCD) and attachment issues. Colleen shares her experiences of anxiety and self-doubt in relationships, often feeling torn between staying in or leaving a relationship due to obsessive thoughts about making the right choice. She discusses her struggle with trusting herself and the impact of her childhood experiences, where she felt deeply sensitive and often misunderstood by her parents. ...

3 months ago

46 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

"My mind bullied me to leave my relationship" - Lekha's Story

In this episode of the For Love We Heal podcast, Alex Bishop and Chandralekha delve into the complexities of relationship OCD, attachment issues, and the impact that anxiety and shame have had on her relationships. Chandralekha shares her journey of self-discovery, revealing how her mind often bullied her into avoiding connection. The conversation explores the importance of self-compassion, the healing of childhood wounds, and the connection between emotional pain and physical health. U...

3 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

Nondual IFS, Love & Awakening with Dr. Laura Patryas

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Patryas, an IFS therapist, ordained spiritual minister, and author of Awaken to Love, for a deeply moving and wide-ranging conversation. We talk about spirituality, non-dualism, Internal Family Systems (IFS), romantic love versus unconditional love, and what it really means to “come home” to ourselves. Laura shares her concept of “duonity,” the experience of wholeness that includes both our divine essence and our very human parts. We explore how the ...

4 months ago

55 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

Befriending Dissociation with IFS Therapy - Sidney's Story

In this session, we spent the majority of the time working with one of Sidney's dissociative parts, a very common part to run into when doing work in more complex systems. I hope you enjoy!

4 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

Working with Limerence, ROCD and Healing a Shame Wound - Allison's Story

In this episode, I help Allison work on a part of her that falls into limerence, which is common for folks with Relationship OCD. We end up finding and healing a piece of shame and loneliness that is at the root of both the limerence and her ROCD. If you want support like Allison then book a free discovery call here: https://forloveweheal.com/relationshipocd-therapy/

4 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

Working with Preverbal Trauma, Anxiety & Relationship OCD with IFS - Bree's Story

4 months ago

56 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

Healing Relationship OCD, Fearful-avoidant Attachment, and Wounds of Inadequacy and Parentification using IFS - Mia's Story

In this session, I guide Mia inward to connect with a part of her that carries the pain of feeling not good enough for her partner. She often finds herself stuck in obsessive loops, wondering if he finds her attractive enough or interesting enough. As someone with situationally disorganized (fearful-avoidant) attachment, Mia’s anxious side gets activated when her partner leans avoidant. In those moments, rumination becomes a protective strategy; a way to avoid sinking into the deeper feelings...

4 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

For Love We Heal Podcast

Healing Disorganized Attachment & Adoption Trauma with IFS – Eric’s Story

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the For Love We Heal podcast, host Alex Bishop welcomes Eric, who shares a deeply personal journey through Relationship OCD, disorganized attachment, and the lifelong impact of early trauma, particularly his experience as an adoptee. Eric opens up about the emotional shutdown he feels in his relationships and the years of emotional turmoil. The turning point came when Eric began to explore the deeper roots of his suffering. He reveals how discoverin...

5 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes