Self-love and self-compassion are terms that are used quite frequently nowadays, especially in the positive psychology world and in the self-help world. In this episode, we talk about what self-love really is and what it looks like. Even though it sounds like rainbows and roses, self-love can definitely be a challenge at times. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig...
Jun 24, 2021•11 min
When your ex begins dating someone else soon after you breakup, it send you through a whirlwind. You think "how could they move on to someone else so quickly" and "did they ever really love me?". In this episode, we take a look at what the research says about rebound relationships to help you gain some more clarity on the situation. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.ask...
Jun 22, 2021•19 min
In this episode, we talk about a situation where a challenging break up was turned into healing and life improvement. Although it can be hard to imagine now, recovery is possible and working through the breakup can provide greater healing that will leave you better than you started. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative ...
Jun 17, 2021•13 min
For many, lives are dramatically changed after break up. In this episode, we talk about how a breakup conserve as a wake up call to encourage great change and a new life. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/...
Jun 15, 2021•27 min
It may be difficult to know how to have a healthy relationship if you have had limited experiences or role models with healthy relationships. In this episode, we provide some skills to help you along the way. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/...
Jun 12, 2021•12 min
Animals are amazing, feeling and sensing creatures that can add so much fulfillment and joy to our lives. In this episode, we talk about how sharing your life with a pet by your side can help you through your breakup because of the unconditional affection and warm presence. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing C...
Jun 10, 2021•11 min
Trauma affects everyone differently and can affect many different areas of one's life. In this episode, we provide some insight on trauma survivors in relationships and the hope there is to heal through connections with others. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/...
Jun 08, 2021•16 min
For many going into No Contact, you may fear that if you are not contacting your ex that they will soon forget about you or that their feelings will fade. In this episode, we address this concern and talk about the power of attachment and separation anxiety. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://c...
Jun 05, 2021•19 min
Abandonment can wound a person deeply and leave scars that last a while. In this episode, we talk about how past abandonment can impact current relationships and how increasing your awareness of this can help you to manage when this hurt comes up. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askc...
Jun 03, 2021•19 min
Living with anxiety can be challenging to deal with and manage, including when in shows up in relationships. In this episode, we talk about some ways to better cope with anxiety and how anxiety is something that can be worked on and improved. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig....
Jun 01, 2021•17 min
Losses can often times be guilt-provoking. You think about what you could've done to prevent the loss and you may have a tendency to blame it all on yourself. In this episode, we talk about guilt and breakups and how to better manage the separation while being compassionate to yourself. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creat...
May 29, 2021•20 min
Even the simplest of tasks can seem enormous during a break up. Your thoughts can take over and you may fall into the trap of beating yourself up. In this episode, we talk about how self-care is critical to making it through a breakup and how being kind to yourself, even in how you speak to yourself in your mind, is crucial. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.ne...
May 27, 2021•10 min
It can be heartbreaking to hear an ex say that they are moving on or have moved on. You may feel like giving up or unsure if giving it another chance is worth it. In this episode we talk about when an ex insists that they are moving forward, and how this may not be as alarming at it seems. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Cr...
May 25, 2021•10 min
One of the most confusing parts of dating is when a potential partner or ex gives you mixed messages. In this episode, we talk about how to handle these mixed messages and sort through all the confusion. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/...
May 22, 2021•13 min
In a relationship, you might feel hesitant to bring up what it is that you want for a myriad of reasons. In this episode, we talk about how being clear about your needs and desires for the relationship can enhance communication and connection in that relationship. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: htt...
May 20, 2021•13 min
You may have heard of the diagnosis bipolar disorder and you may be wondering if your partner or ex may fit into this category. In this episode, we talk about bipolar disorder and if someone can show less dramatic traits of bipolar disorder. This is in no way to self-diagnose or diagnose others, yet to bring more light and understand to this topic. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series:...
May 18, 2021•14 min
A loss can impact our life in many ways and bring out behaviors in relationships that harm the connection. In this episode, we talk about how taking a closer look at the losses in your life and your ex's life can give you more insight into your situation. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://cour...
May 15, 2021•25 min
What does it mean when someone says that they are "not ready" for a relationship? In this episode, we break down the concept of preparedness for a romantic relationship and the deeper message when a potential partner says this to you. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/...
May 15, 2021•20 min
Many times during a breakup, we can beat ourselves up and take all the blame for the breakup. In some cases, the breakup was in fact due to issues that your ex is dealing with that manifested into the relationship. In this episode, we talk about the responsibility your ex may have had in the breakup and how a different perspective can help you to see the situation in a more nuanced light. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig...
May 13, 2021•16 min
In this episode, we talk about failure to launch, what it is and how it can affect relationships to the point of breakup up. Understanding the reasons that contribute to breakups can help you to become more aware of the issues in your relationships and have healthier and more satisfying relationships in the future. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbook...
May 11, 2021•15 min
So, what if things have been going well for you and your ex notices? In this episode, we talk about a situation where hard work and self-awareness reaps results in someone's life to the extent of capturing an ex's attention. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/...
May 08, 2021•10 min
Understanding how attraction works on a psychological level can give you an advantage when dating new people or trying to re-attract an ex. In this episode, we talk about the psychological "why" and "how" of attraction. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/...
May 06, 2021•12 min
In this episode, we talk about marriage, the pros and cons, and how people have made it work for them. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/...
May 04, 2021•18 min
Anger is one of the least understood and accepted emotions in our society today. In this episode, we take a non-judgmental look at anger and its uses, alongside some healthy ways to experience and express this emotion. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/...
May 01, 2021•22 min
When a breakup is fresh, it can be hard to imagine what the future will look like or how your feelings can change with time. In this episode, we talk about breakups a year later and analyze what has changed. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/...
Apr 29, 2021•12 min
Do you find yourself in relationships that start quickly, with intense passion, then end up in a disaster? In this episode we discuss intense relationships and how to break the cycle of dating those who hurt you. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://courses.askcraig.net/...
Apr 27, 2021•19 min
When someone alternates between seeming close then distant, it can be very confusing to read what they want out of the relationship. In this episode, we talk about hot and cold behavior, what it can mean, and some suggestions on how to respond to this in a relationship. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Cours...
Apr 24, 2021•12 min
Personal growth is a journey, and one that is unique for every person. There are some patterns, however, in the changes you can expect to happen if you invest in yourself continually and consistently. In this episode, we discuss 5 stages you may go through in your journey to improvement and greater self-awareness. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks...
Apr 22, 2021•12 min
During a breakup, our minds can be completely engulfed by the loss of the separation and this obsession can even get in the way of our daily functioning. In this episode, we talk about obsessive and intrusive thoughts about the breakup and how to manage feelings after a breakup. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Heal...
Apr 20, 2021•15 min
In this episode, we discuss anxiety in depth and how it affects our relationships. Broadening your understanding of mental health and how it relates to relationships can help you to improve those relationships and enter partnerships with greater awareness. Get Craig's help personally: https://www.askcraig.net/take-action/ Get Margaret's help: https://www.askcraig.net/margaret-1/ Craig's workbook series: https://www.askcraig.net/workbooks-1/ Get Started on the Creative Healing Course: https://cou...
Apr 17, 2021•13 min