How To Stop Romanticising Red Flags Online, with Catherine Crestani

Send us Fan MailHave you ever caught yourself caring more about a conversation on a screen than the one happening right in front of you? That moment can feel harmless, even comforting, but it can also be a sign that loneliness is quietly steering the wheel. We go straight into the tension between real connection and safe fantasy, and why so many of us attach to who someone could be instead of who they are. I’m joined by Catherine Crestani, a leadership coach, intuitive healer, and the author of My Virtual Obsession. Together we unpack how virtual companionship, online relationships, and “perfect” imagined futures can become an escape hatch when real life feels uncertain or painful. Catherine shares how the nervous system protects us through denial or fantasy, and how spiritual frameworks like chakras can describe that same drift away from grounded reality. We also talk about the roots: bullying, shame, grief, and the masks we learn to wear to feel safe and accepted. Then we get practical. Catherine offers a simple mirror practice for self love, and a powerful idea for healing loneliness: rebuild self trust by keeping small promises to yourself, day after day. If you’re ready for a reality check that still feels compassionate, this conversation will land. Subscribe to Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Connect With the GuestWebsite: https://willowhealing.orgBook: https://willowhealing.org/my-virtual-obsession (also on Amazon and Kobo)Podcast: Willow Healing MattersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowhealingsh/Couples Tantra ProgrammeUnlock Deeper Connection and Intimate Pleasure in Your Relationship.Astrologer RoyaleOffer: Save $50 on your Natal Chart Reading | Code: POD50Vegout VoyageOffer: 15% off all personalized Armchair Iceland merch | Code: ICELANDGEAR15Our Protector DevelopmentOffer: $100 OFF ENROLLMENT | Code: ENROLL100The SoulfluenceDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showWant to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? 👉  DM me on PodMatch 💬 Want to come on the show? Be a Guest 🌐 Explore the full network  | 📨 Newsletter | 👥 LinkedIn CommunityThis isn't self-help. It's self-honesty.💼 Sponsor Our Show | 🎬 Check Our Services📌 Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Guest views are personal and do not represent the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify or endorse guest statements. Nothing here is medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional. Engage critically. Third-party content referenced under fair use. Guests are responsible for their own statements. Concerns? Contact us | Full disclaimer.By listening, you accept this disclaimer in full.