In this episode, we sit down with Julie Mason, a passionate advocate and lived-experience expert, to explore Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) — including hair pulling and skin picking. Julie opens up about her personal journey, shedding light on the emotional and neurological components of BFRBs and why they are so often misunderstood. Together, we discuss what BFRBs are, how they can show up, the he shame many individuals face, and the importance of compassionate support. Whether y...
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In this episode, we sit down with Julie Mason, a passionate advocate and lived-experience expert, to explore Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) — including hair pulling and skin picking. Julie opens up about her personal journey, shedding light on the emotional and neurological components of BFRBs and why they are so often misunderstood. Together, we discuss what BFRBs are, how they can show up, the he shame many individuals face, and the importance of compassionate support. Whether y...
Episode 41 - Romantasy & the Alpha Appeal: The Popularity of Spicy Fantasy Books with Ashley Mariani
Outside The Therapy Room
41 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 41 - Romantasy & the Alpha Appeal: The Popularity of Spicy Fantasy Books with Ashley Mariani
Why are so many of us drawn to “spicy” romance novels with powerful, dominant male leads—and what does that do to our expectations of our partners? In this episode we dig into the surge of steamy books, the psychology behind alpha-male characters, and the thin line between passionate fantasy and problematic behavior. Our guest Ashley Mariani joins us to unpack: Why dominant characters are so appealing in romance fictionWays these stories shape our views of intimacy, passion, and “fixing” part...
Outside The Therapy Room
In this episode, we sit down with Julie Mason, a passionate advocate and lived-experience expert, to explore Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) — including hair pulling and skin picking. Julie opens up about her personal journey, shedding light on the emotional and neurological components of BFRBs and why they are so often misunderstood. Together, we discuss what BFRBs are, how they can show up, the he shame many individuals face, and the importance of compassionate support. Whether y...
