“Eewww she has thunder thighs!” “Watch how they touch when she walks! Gross!” 9 year old Morgan overheard those words one day in gym class... And so began decades of a brutal war waged against my body... So many of you–men and women–know EXACTLY what it is like to hate your body We are taught impossible standards from a young age It doesn’t help that the people in our lives often associate physical appearance with someone’s value “Good looking people” are supposed to be the happiest, most succes...
Dec 16, 2020•19 min
Are you ready for a GLOW UP?! Buckle up for this episode because my special guest, the one and only, @girlconfident Rachel Luna takes us on a journey of self-exploration and growth We had a very REAL and meaningful conversation about all things relationships, identity, self-worth, and healthy communication I adore Rachel’s passion for helping women take ownership of their true selves and live their most empowered lives You don’t want to miss this episode which includes these gems: -Discuss how t...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Do you drink poison?! When you hold on to anger, resentment, and pain that is directed at someone else–it is as if you are drinking and wishing them ill... I want to make sure that you are not wasting your valuable energy holding on anger/resentment/pain that doesn’t serve you! In today’s podcast I uncover: -Why you hold on to resentment (and why it’s terribly unhealthy for you) -The 3 Step Method for letting go of resentment for good -Why your Relationship Blueprint will sabotage you unless you...
Dec 09, 2020•14 min
You don’t want to miss this HIGH-VALUE episode! I was joined by fellow relationship expert Marni Battista–and we had a BLAST discussing all things relationships Inside this episode, you will find gems such as: -Understanding your relationship patterns (where they come from, and how to change them) -Why Dating is not CANCELLED during the pandemic (in fact it’s better than ever) -How to Claim the Relationship You Want -Aaaand so much more! This is one of those interviews where every minute is pack...
Dec 07, 2020•53 min
You crave closeness, YET: you’re terrified at the same time?! This is exactly what it feels like to have a disorganized attachment style Attachment strategies that are both anxious AND distancing… This kind of experience is MADDENING when you’re in it Make sure you tune into today’s podcast episode as I answer an audience question about how to effectively navigate a disorganized attachment style! Do you have some additional burning questions about disorganized attachment?! Shoot me a DM or email...
Dec 02, 2020•16 min
A friendship ending can hurt worse than a break-up, am i right? What happens when the Romy to your Michelle, the Cher to your Dionne, the Thelma to your Louise… What happens when the friendship just.doesn’t.work.anymore. Sometimes you’ve invested YEARS into this kind of friendship, and yet; you’ve outgrown it, or you find you’ve grown in different directions. In this special edition podcast episode I talk about: “The Top Five Signs You’ve Outgrown a Friendship” I will share with you: -Why this i...
Nov 30, 2020•23 min
FORGIVENESS IS A GIFT TO YOURSELF Me: “What was it like to finally experience that forgiveness?” Client: “FREEDOM!” In this exclusive LIVE coaching episode–you get an inside look at what it is like to go through the E.S.L. Relationship Program One of my AMAZING clients (seriously love each and every one of them!) was brave enough to let me share this episode with you Listen in to this episode to hear my client open up about: -The power of forgiving people from her past -Letting go of unhelpful r...
Nov 25, 2020•33 min
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING ABOUT BOUNDARIES: You have to feel like you deserve them. You have to KNOW deep in your bones that you are worthy of boundaries You have to let go of the BELIEFS that block you from enforcing your boundaries We can learn all of the fanciest “how to set boundaries” skills in the world; but if we have not healed our beliefs about what we feel we deserve, the boundaries will not stick. This is WHY “doing the work” matters You know something logically but it is an entirely d...
Nov 23, 2020•13 min
“Now that I’m single, I’m just gonna focus on me and doing what I want to do…” I always sigh when I hear this… WHY you ask? Because: you are your number one priority whether you are single or in a relationship Your ability to show up in a relationship depends on how well you have taken care of yourself When you take care of yourself, you take care of the relationship That is why your relationship status does not change your self-care! When you enter into a relationship-instead of losing yourself...
Nov 18, 2020•11 min
‼️POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECT OF ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT 👇🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Losing yourself in love...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When you devalue yourself and overvalue the relationship; you become a chameleon⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ In my past when I was “chameleoning” (let’s make it a verb shall we?!😜) I would hide parts of myself that I thought made me undesirable to my partner...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Things like my hobby of writing poetry, my love for @champagnepapi and Kendrick Lamar, my obsession with matching athletic wear outfits, and my tenden...
Nov 16, 2020•55 min
SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT: Coming hot of the DMs! In this episode, I answer YOUR burning questions about recognizing incompatibility vs. your avoidant attachment in action. The question comes straight from one of our listeners, and is one I get frequently: “How do I know if I am incompatible with someone, or if it is just my avoidant attachment style getting activated?!” In this episode we discuss: - How to recognize avoidant attachment strategies (and course correct!) - How to Slow Down your decisi...
Nov 11, 2020•13 min
Do you know the three stages of healthy relationship development? If not, then today’s podcast is for you! *Spoiler alert: most people get stuck when it comes to navigating Stage 2 and I want to help you avoid those pitfalls! Inside today's’ episode you will get the inside scoop on: - Rewiring your beliefs about conflict - Why conflict is ESSENTIAL to every healthy relationship - How to have healthy conflict in your relationships Make sure you tune in and let me know your takeaways by sending me...
Nov 09, 2020•16 min
Do you think “The Secret” is hippy woo woo B.S.? What about manifestation? Do you want the TRUTH about “Having Vision”..... It.Works. I used to think all the manifesting, crystal wearing, affirmation stuff was absolutely nuts BUT THEN, I realized - it is backed in science! Our thoughts about ourselves, and our thoughts about our realities have a direct impact on our actions That is why - you need a CLEAR VISION about the relationship you want. In today’s episode, I give you some tips on creating...
Nov 04, 2020•12 min
Do you struggle with any of these common Anxious Attachment Strategies?! You are NOT ALONE if you do – these are very common, and they are sabotaging your success in love... Inside this episode you will learn: -Why Physical intimacy as a means for secure attachment can be problematic -Why reassurance needs can be problematic -What to do with anxious attachment (so you can attract the relationship you desire I am no stranger to anxious attachment strategies, I used them in my past as my go-to for...
Nov 02, 2020•15 min
SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE I had the privilege of going on the Hello and Goodbye Podcast with Leanna Joan and Jared Rodrigues and the conversation was packed full of GOLD! Excerpt from the @helloandgoodbye podcast: If you want to learn how to establish healthy boundaries and navigate conflict, grab your notebook and get ready to dive in as Leanna and Jared welcome back H&G's "guru" Dr. Morgan from the "Let's Get Vulnerable" podcast and the creator of the E.S.L. (Empowered, Secure, Loved) relation...
Oct 30, 2020•51 min
“Work on Yourself Harder than You do on Your Job” - Jim Rohn I’m #gratefulAF to have a calling that FORCES me to work on myself daily But even if I didn’t; you’d bet your favorite pair of Lulus that I’d prioritize my own growth, learning, health, and fulfillment BEFORE my career YOU ARE YOUR MOST IMPORTANT INVESTMENT Do you know HOW to take care of yourself?! In today's’ #LGVpodcast episode I walk you through my TOP THREE ways to take the best care of you that you possibly can. Might be one of m...
Oct 26, 2020•19 min
PRESSURE MAKES DIAMONDS Are you conflict avoidant? Then today’s podcast is for you! When we avoid conflict, we avoid GROWTH Inside today's episode you will get the inside scoop on: Rewiring your beliefs about conflict Why conflict is ESSENTIAL to every healthy relationship How to have healthy conflict in your relationships Make sure you tune in and let me know your takeaways by sending me a DM on Instagram! P.S. If you haven’t done so already–it would mean the world to me if you left a 5 star wr...
Oct 21, 2020•12 min
Do you struggle with communication? Most of us never learned how to communicate effectively We never had the models for it, and there was no “Assertive Communication” course... My dear friend and colleague Dr. Sheva Assar @drsheva came on the podcast and we had a powerful conversation packed with knowledge, fun and PURE GOLD Inside the episode you will find: Why Assertive communication is so vital to your relationships How to use Assertive communication in dating (and why it matters) Improving t...
Oct 19, 2020•37 min
Ever experience any of these avoidant strategies?? “I’m just not quite over my ex...She was really amazing, you know?” “I mean you’re great, but there’s just something missing” “I like you, but I can’t date someone who doesn’t travel as much as I do” All of the above have one thing in common: they are great for justifying pulling away / creating distance in a relationship I discuss these strategies and the avoidant attachment style in today’s podcast episode! Whether you have an avoidant attachm...
Oct 14, 2020•18 min
LIFE CHANGING EPISODE ALERT I have a major treat for you in today’s episode! I am sharing with you some of the exact affirmations I share with my private clients. These are POWERFUL and are designed to help you rewire your brain for LOVE Remember you are not broken, and your current dating patterns are the result of your experiences. Experiences that changed your thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs The beautiful thing? Beliefs can be changed, and so can behaviors And it’s easier than you think. Try...
Oct 12, 2020•13 min
Have you ever dealt with a Narcissist? Personally, I have. And it was a nightmare. I know so many of us have been in this toxic relationship dynamic so I wanted to put out an episode to empower you (whether it is a past relationship, or current) The incredible Rebecca Zung @rebeccazung came on the podcast and provided her expertise on: -How to know if you are in a relationship with a true narcissist (and the three stages of abusive relationship dynamic) -How to use her trademark “S.L.A.Y” method...
Oct 07, 2020•42 min
You will not chase what is meant for you. You are attracting all that is meant for you when you show up as your most secure, empowered and confident version of you. “Chasing” in love doesn’t work; it just gets EXHAUSTING Conscious couples meet in the middle. They show up with intention. #nochasingrequired The very act of chasing, causes the recipient to flee. Think about that. When you chase, you create a pursuer distancer dynamic. Do you struggle with chasing (OR maybe you are the one “fleeing”...
Oct 05, 2020•14 min
Amazing guest ALERT–and we discussed your favorite topic: Attachment Theory! Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick is a fellow clinical psychologist and relationship expert; and we uncovered some real GEMS in this episode y’all! Dr. Fedrick shared some high-value strategies for rewiring your brain, and we did a deep dive on all things attachment theory! In this episode you will find: An understanding of where beliefs come from and why rewiring your brain is so important Our perspectives on rewiring your brain a...
Sep 30, 2020•45 min
Am I doomed if I find myself in an anxious/avoidant attachment dynamic? I get this question A LOT. And I am FINALLY answering it in today’s podcast episode. In today’s podcast episode you will get the inside scoop on: Understanding the entire spectrum of attachment theory The guiding principles to use when navigating the anxious/avoidant attachment dynamic (aka how do I know if I stay and work on it, or run for the hills) Practical strategies you can put into practice today to improve your relat...
Sep 28, 2020•14 min
Mental Health Vs. Dental Health WHY are dental check-ups recommended twice a year, yet some people still think you're “crazy” if you go see a psychologist?! C’MON it’s 2020 and we all know #mentalhealthmatters WHY is brushing your teeth seen as a non-negotiable but doing something for your emotional/mental needs isn’t prioritized WHY are so many people running on empty trying to show up for everything and everyone without showing up for themselves first So many questions. All I know is: not taki...
Sep 23, 2020•11 min
If I have to hear “dating is hard” one more time, I might just throw my laptop off a bridge Just kidding...it’s part of my job to hear that sentence. And I have compassion for that belief, I really do. I used to think dating was “hard”, all men were “assholes” and relationships would “never work out” FALSE. FALSE. FALSE. False Beliefs created by my EXPERIENCES aaaaand guess what? Beliefs can always be REWIRED. Today’s podcast episode will give you the inside scoop on: Where did the “dating is ha...
Sep 21, 2020•13 min
3 BARRIERS PREVENTING YOU FROM HAVING THE LOVE YOU WANT This episode will give you the tools you need to identify what is getting in the way of you having the love you want and deserve… I’m here to make sure you have all of the tools and the mindset that you need, but it all starts with being honest about what is preventing you from getting what you want We all need to take OWNERSHIP before we move forward We do a deep dive on: Why your expectations are SABOTAGING your love life (and what to do ...
Sep 16, 2020•13 min
Have you ever been in an entanglement?? Ugh, halfway in, halfway out… Maybe you feel like you can’t go, but you can’t stay; maybe you are bargaining to justify staying in a relationship: “If they would just commit to me then it’d be perfect…” “If only they would improve their communication, then we would be a great couple…” “If only we lived in the same city…” When you are bargaining you’re just maintaining an entanglement that is taking up your valuable energy YOU NEED THIS EPISODE if you relat...
Sep 14, 2020•11 min
Assertive Communication for the WIN! How many of you struggle with communication? It’s one of the NUMBER ONE relationship complaints that people have. When you’re improving your relationships, you NEED to improve your communication. You wouldn’t totally fix up a car and then not get new wheels… Assertive communication skills are like the wheels of your Secure attachment car; you need them to put secure attachment into ACTION In this episode you learn: -A straightforward definition of assertive c...
Sep 09, 2020•16 min
Anxious Attachment causing your dating life to feel like a rollercoaster you can’t get off? Then this episode is for you! Many of you have identified as having Anxious Attachment, yet you have no clue what to do with that awareness… Well you know I’m always here to give you TANGIBLE straightforward advice you can put into action immediately! Inside this episode you will find: -An easy to understand definition of Anxious Attachment - A straightforward 3-Step guide to manage Anxious Attachment whe...
Sep 07, 2020•16 min