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EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 41 MIN

The Real Rules of Healthy Relationships with Lisa Merlo-Booth

from Things My Mother Forgot to Mention · host Jan Bergstrom and Patti Meyer

This one hits close to home. We brought in our dear friend and seasoned relationship coach, Lisa Merlo-Booth, to unpack the relationship lessons we didn’t get from our mothers (or Hollywood, for that matter).In this episode, we get real about:Growing up with dysfunctional templates and learning to spot red flagsWhy jealousy is not love—and neither is ordering for you at dinnerThe danger of falling for potential instead of realityHow self-worth gets tangled up in whether someone chooses youTips for spotting healthy dynamics (and yes, they do exist!)What makes a good therapist or coach—and what to walk away fromWe laughed, we cringed, we healed a little. Join us for a conversation every woman deserves to hear, no matter what stage of life or love you’re in.About Lisa:Lisa isn’t your typical relationship coach. With over 20 years of experience as a relationship coach and trained therapist, she cuts through the fluff and gets straight to the heart of the matter. Lisa tackles complex issues head-on with clarity, humor, and a no-nonsense approach that drives real, lasting change.Her mission is to help individuals, couples, teams, and organizations create radically new relationships and cultures that don’t just survive—they thrive.The old relationship rules are broken, and Lisa is here to rewrite them. Through her Radically New Relationships™ Paradigm, she challenges outdated norms and replaces them with a bold, transformative framework. Her approach ensures relationships are deeply supportive, powerfully connected, and built to last.Links:https://www.facebook.com/LisaMerloBoothStraightTalkhttps://www.instagram.com/lisamerloboothwww.lisamerlobooth.comFind resources mentioned in this episode here.Learn more about this podcast here.Submit your 90-second lesson/experience here.Apply to be a guest here.Stay updated on new episodes here.*Information shared on this podcast is not medical advice. If you have a concern about your physical or mental health, please seek support from a proessional.

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This one hits close to home. We brought in our dear friend and seasoned relationship coach, Lisa Merlo-Booth, to unpack the relationship lessons we didn’t get from our mothers (or Hollywood, for that matter). In this episode, we get real about: Growing up with dysfunctional templates and learning to spot red flagsWhy jealousy is not love—and neither is ordering for you at dinnerThe danger of falling for potential instead of realityHow self-worth gets tangled up in whether someone chooses youT...

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