
Unraveling Love Addiction and Taking a Love Detox with Whitney Walker
10/13/23 • 34 min
Sherry and Carla kick this week off with a Love Fix Question from a listener wondering how to cohabitate with a partner who isn’t the biggest dog fan, and she’s wondering how she and her pooch can compromise when he moves in. Then, they welcome Whitney Walker, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and spirituality. She also works as a recovery coach and spiritual guide. Whitney opened a private practice in the California Bay Area where she sees clients, couples, and families. Whitney created the “Women Waken” podcast, a holistic guide to wellness and abundant self-love along with an accompanying YouTube channel.
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- The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast
- The Love Fix Relationship Quiz
- Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs
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Carla
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Sherry
- Website | IG
- Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love
Whitney:
Women Waken Podcast | LinkedIn | IG | YouTube
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What You’ll Hear In This Episode:
- What led Whitney to create the Women Waken podcast and create a tribe of women.
- Feminine energy and its role in society.
- Why we need Divine Feminine Expression in predominantly male-driven fields.
- Whitney’s story of learning to not live off breadcrumbs and waiting for the right soul connection.
- What is love addiction?
- It’s a daily practice to work on codependency and fill your cup up.
- With letting go of codependency, you can find more connection and adventure in your life.
- Self-care and self love as the antidote to feeling rejected and abandoned.
- How do your interactions change when you do the work of embracing yourself and letting go of codependent habits and thinking?
Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.
Sherry and Carla kick this week off with a Love Fix Question from a listener wondering how to cohabitate with a partner who isn’t the biggest dog fan, and she’s wondering how she and her pooch can compromise when he moves in. Then, they welcome Whitney Walker, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and spirituality. She also works as a recovery coach and spiritual guide. Whitney opened a private practice in the California Bay Area where she sees clients, couples, and families. Whitney created the “Women Waken” podcast, a holistic guide to wellness and abundant self-love along with an accompanying YouTube channel.
Connect with Us!
- The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast
- The Love Fix Relationship Quiz
- Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs
Join the Love Fix Free Masterclass Setting Boundaries in a Toxic Landscape Master Class - The Love Fix
Carla
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp
Sherry
- Website | IG
- Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love
Whitney:
Women Waken Podcast | LinkedIn | IG | YouTube
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
"I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode:
- What led Whitney to create the Women Waken podcast and create a tribe of women.
- Feminine energy and its role in society.
- Why we need Divine Feminine Expression in predominantly male-driven fields.
- Whitney’s story of learning to not live off breadcrumbs and waiting for the right soul connection.
- What is love addiction?
- It’s a daily practice to work on codependency and fill your cup up.
- With letting go of codependency, you can find more connection and adventure in your life.
- Self-care and self love as the antidote to feeling rejected and abandoned.
- How do your interactions change when you do the work of embracing yourself and letting go of codependent habits and thinking?
Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.
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Sherry is in her self love era, and it all starts with the hair. She and Carla take a Love Fix Question from a listener that is interested in adding in a coach along with her trauma therapy, and has some questions on the timing and finding the right coach to fit the job. They then welcome Lilli Bewley, a seasoned dating coach with over a decade of experience in personal development. Her own journey took her from mere survival to thriving in both love and purpose. Today, Lilli is dedicated to assisting single, accomplished women in rediscovering the joy of dating and finding genuine love. With a mission to rekindle the fun in dating, even after divorce, in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or after years of singledom, Lilli shares her insights and expertise on navigating the path to love and companionship.
Connect with Us!
- The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast
- The Love Fix Relationship Quiz
- Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs
Carla
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp
Sherry
- Website | IG
- Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love
Lilly:
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What You’ll Hear In This Episode:
- What is wrong with the personal development industry today?
- What are feminine dating archetypes, and how do you know which one you are?
- It’s not dating that sucks, but the experience of it that sucks.
- How Lilli used apps to get her ready to meet her man in real life.
- How to jump out of the “Delete and Download” cycle on apps and get intentional about what you want.
- The ways that our patterns of dating are informed by our past trauma.
- Yes, developing processes and systems in dating can be sexy and save us time and energy.
Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.
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Attraction, Red Flags and The Wow Factor in Dating with Jacob Lucas
Sherry and Carla kickstart the show by discussing their favorite dating apps and Sherry's preferred age range. They then tackle a Love Fix Question from a listener who consistently feels dating jitters around 3 or 4 and is looking for advice on how to move forward and finally commit. Next up, they're joined by Jacob Lucas, a renowned UK dating coach with over 700,000 followers, real-life methods, and an impressive media presence, to uncover the secrets of successful dating.
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Connect with Us!
- The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast
- The Love Fix Relationship Quiz
- Join our Get Healthy Relationships and Dating Group Coaching Programs
Carla
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp
Sherry
- Website | IG
- Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love
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"I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”- If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode:
- Jacob’s obsession with dating coaching and helping people find a great partner.
- Jacob’s philosophy on attraction and dating, and how much physical attraction matters in the first stages of getting to know someone.
- Why jealousy is such a big red flag in dating and relationships.
- You shouldn’t have to downplay yourself or play small just to make a man feel comfortable.
- How did Jacob meet his girlfriend?
- What if I guy tells you that he is intimidated by you?
- Jacob’s tips for women out there in the dating pool on how to make stronger connections with quality men.
Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.
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