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Is this Love?
by Joanne Wilson
Join Relationships Specialist and Neuropsychotherapist as we proactively approach relationships for they are a quintessential and unavoidable part of life. Join me in gaining researched strategies on enjoying great ones! They’re proven to provide you greater, health, happiness and even longevity! It’s worth it....
Episodes
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Episode 74: Boundaries breached, hearts shattered: #10 of the Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes
Crossing the boundaries into infidelity is like tiptoeing over a minefield, as it can detonate a relationship's foundation and unleash a cascade of harmful effects that not only impact both people’s health but adversely affects generations. Sadly, I observe the profound effects each day in the...
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Episode 73: #9 of the Top 10 Worst Relationship mistakes: When Intimacy Takes the Backseat
Physical intimacy - the source of so much joy and frustration for many couples. Will you relate as I highlight the common experiences as noticed in the counselling room? Listen all the way through for helpful tips on what you can do.
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Episode 72: #8 of the Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes: An alcohol or porn addiction is undermining your connection
Dare to revisit some of your biggest blunders or crazy arguments in your relationship. Did any occur when one or both of you were under the influence of alcohol? Have you or your partner ever been busted watching porn and what was the reaction? Join me in this episode for some insights to the...
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Episode 71: #7 of the Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes: You've overlooked the pandemic's psychological scars
I’m certainly not one to encourage peering into life’s revision mirror for too long, however it is worth giving yourself some recognition for making it through the recent years we have endured. Now that you’ve patted yourself on the back, let’s take a look at yourself and check you’re not making...
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Episode 70: #6 of the Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes: Your relationship is at the bottom of your list
Take out today’s to-do list and scan it for where the people you care most about are listed. Not there? I agree with you. Your wife, husband, partner, children, grandparents, grandchildren and bestie don’t need to go on the list as they’re always there. But are they? It’s fair enough that the...
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Episode 69: How's your Valentine's Year going?
Have the recent bizarre years extinguished your energy for passion and romance? You wouldn’t be the only one to have found yourself suffering from a bad case of “flat-mate syndrome”. Maybe you’re even struggling to make conversation with the person you fell head-over-heels with many moons ago or...
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Episode 68: #5 of the Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes: The common denominator in conflict
What is the one major common denominator I notice that inhibits a healthy approach to conflict? Humans. Yes – you. Confronting, right? Rarely do we have the headspace to point the finger at ourselves when it comes to arguments with our partners. Why? Let me explain what the theme of "self" is so...
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Episode 67: #4 of the Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes: Jealousy is a curse
We've all heard that "Jealousy is a curse"! You may have also read that "Envy is the art of counting another's blessings instead of your own." How about this one? "A flower never thinks of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms". Jealousy wilts your relationships. The most well…
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Episode 66: Your communication lacks meaning #3 of the Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes
Jane and Mark are great communicators. Their lifestyle is organised, structured and fun for their four children all under 14 years old. All children enjoy at least two after school activities each per week despite Mark working full time and Jane part-time. One child has special needs so attends...
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Episode 65: When you allow your partner’s past to be your present #2 of the Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes
Have you ever struggled to comprehend or accept your partner’s previous life before you? Maybe they can’t handle your horrible histories? Welcome to Part 2 of my Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes Series. Here are some particularly challenging topics I’ve noticed when you can’t get past your...
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Episode 64: #1 of the Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes
Welcome to the “Top 10 Worst Relationship Mistakes” series as noticed in the counselling room. You are welcome to enjoy this also from personal experience as a married relationship therapist who is living and breathing the wondrous relationship reality! Check out this series on my Instagram TV...
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Episode 22. Found yourself caught in the twin vanities and the QPL? with Dr Hugh Mackay
Our interview with the incredible Dr Hugh Mackay and his fascinating acronym of the QPL! What an honour to share his insight and I know you'll note his findings make perfect sense! Hugh Mackay is a social researcher and bestselling author of 19 books, including The Good Life, The Art of Belonging...
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Episode 30. What does a Leap Year have to do with Intimacy?
As it turns out - quite a lot! Find out why in this article as part of my "Inhibitors to Intimacy" series. - Check out my weekly column in the @sunshinecoastdaily Weekend Mag or on my Blog https://www.theconfidantecounselling.com/blog. - Tune in to radio Salt 106.5 https://salt1065.com/ each…
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Episode 31. Naked to the soul
It's a wrap for my Inhibitors to Intimacy series with this beautiful term, Naked to the Soul". It blends beautifully with explaining one of those main blocks to the love your crave and deserve. With special thanks to Peter Janetzki for his expertise on this. Read this article as part of my...
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Episode 32. Signs you’ve lost yourself in your relationship
In these unprecedented times of a pandemic with terrifying updates bombarded so easily accessible to our hand-held devices at lightning speed. More than ever do we need to count on others for a sense of safety - especially for those in a relationship who want the safety their connection can…
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Episode 33. Stockpiling Relationship Solutions during a Pandemic - Part One
Tune in to the first of my new series, "Stockpiling Relationship Solutions". How do you cope with the unknown? What behaviours do those of you in a relationship find your partner exhibit when fearful? Do you have a child who surprises you with bizarre and unsettling responses to change or feeling...
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Episode 34. Stockpiling Relationship Solutions During the Pandemic Part Two - How To Cope with My Partner and Family during Social Distancing
The majority of everything has been cancelled. Many people are so unwell, there's anxiousness from worry and we've been instructed to isolate ourselves - the only way to stop the spread. You've therefore been relieved of the hectic child taxi service. You can't go to the gym, footy club or…
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Episode 35. Stockpiling Relationship Resources Part 3 - The Power of Touch, Fur and Feathers
Sadly, we were already in the grip of a mental health crisis caused by trends in Australian society featuring shrinking households, greater tendency to be more mobile severing old-fashioned neighbourly friendships, the rate of separation and divorce, decreasing birth rate where we compensate with...
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Episode 36. Physical Distancing and Cyber Boundaries
It seems social distancing and increased downtime for many equates to more screen time. Not a week goes by when cyber-related challenges aren't raised in the counselling room and I have some excellent prompts and topics for you to discuss with your spouse and family. Joanne Wilson is a...
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Episode 37. Physical Distancing and Pornography
Does social distancing translate to a greater use of pornography? I don’t know but many people do ask me if pornography is a contributing cause to the demise of relationships? This is an extremely controversial topic and always will be. As a relationship therapist, I journey with clients without...
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Episode 38. The one word that can save relationships.
"I haven't spoken to the mother-in-law for six months now ... apparently, it's rude to interrupt.” chuckled one of my clients recently. The focus is mothers-in-law as we contemplate Mother’s Day on 10 May in case you need to prepare! Not just the outlaws but extended family and friends, too and…
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Episode 39. Winter Intimacy Revival Techniques
Australians in many states can enjoy a glorious winter but we may still withdraw a little from the chill, find it harder to exercise and feel more irritable. Our lips get dry and cracked and so can our relationships. You may have started the year with the intention to give your relationship…
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Episode 63: When intimacy wanes - Part 2
It is so normal for intimacy levels to wax and wane throughout life’s challenges that involve lack of sleep throughout parenting, illness, stress and uncertainty during a pandemic. Enjoy the more specific how to's when overcoming a lack of intimacy in your relationship. What can you do to rebuild...
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Episode 62: When intimacy wanes - Part One
It is a wonderful gift to navigate an uncertain world knowing someone “has our back” despite our flaws, failings and mistakes. We fare much better when we share the load of life’s challenges with a significant other. Healthy intimacy was beautifully described by one of my mentors as being “naked…
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Episode 61: How can I ever trust my partner again?
“Why did she go to great lengths to lie to me for so long?” “How do I know my husband’s deceit won’t hurt me againt?” “I just don’t trust her.” “How could he not have considered the horrific consequences?” “Do leopards change their spots?” …. All valid and heart wrenching questions when trust is...
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Episode 60: The torment when you and your partner have a vastly different work ethic
Are you married to “Lazy bones, “Good-for-nothing Gladys” or “Layabout Larry”? These are just a few of the terms (I’ve omitted the worse ones) often to describe spouses in the counselling room. On one hand, it is so great to have that friend who is so laid back, you need a spot fire to to rouse...
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Episode 59: When your partner undermines you with friends or family
When your partner undermines you with friends and family. Listen in for examples of when this common snag occurs and what you can do about it. Don’t forget to diarise my Facebook Lives each Therapeutic Thursday morning for Thriving Relationships to inject some relational inspirations into your...
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Episode 58: The humiliation when your partner puts you down in front of others
The humiliation when your spouse puts you down in front of others. Join me as I discuss how I worked in the Counselling room with Vanessa and Brad and how they overcame this common but disastrous snag for many couples. Don’t forget to diarise my Facebook Lives each Therapeutic Thursday morning…
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Episode 57: A lonely relationship features the inability to share our fears and faults
Listen in to how Leonie and Bruce came to enjoying transparency and lifting the burden of hiding aspects of themselves for true intimacy. Hear about the common topics we hide in our relationship and one major point not to overlook at the end! Don’t forget to diarise my Facebook Lives each...
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Episode 56: Why won't my partner cuddle me?
Deep love is when your spouse expresses affection how you long for it and not what they need - Joanne Wilson Freida would arrive each fortnight for her relationship counselling session with Fred and repeatedly complain how much longed for him to welcome her home with a warm embrace. He repeatedly...
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Episode 55: Where to start when your conflict results in days of silence and isolation
Feeling trapped in isolation and loneliness from days of conflict is exhausting. Here's where to start... Don’t forget to diarise my Facebook Lives each Therapeutic Thursday morning for Thriving Relationships to inject some relational inspirations into your weekend! Joanne Wilson is the...
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Episode 54: Lack of united goals and dreams = lack of emotional security
One of those main things that fuels disconnection and loneliness in relationships is the lack of continual alignment and checking in where you're headed. There is no emotional safety when you don't have united goals or dreams. Join me as I discuss Jan and Phil and what we did about their…
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Episode 53: Your relationship is not right when you can't enjoy being accepted as your true self.
What to do when your relationship makes you feel a lot less than the best version of you. Don’t forget to diarise my Facebook Lives each Therapeutic Thursday morning for Thriving Relationships to inject some relational inspirations into your weekend! Joanne Wilson is the Relationship Rejuvenator...
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Episode 52. When you can't confide in your partner and trust is lost
Don’t forget to diarise my Facebook Lives each Therapeutic Thursday morning for Thriving Relationships to inject some relational inspirations into your weekend! Joanne Wilson is the Relationship Rejuvenator and author of Renovate Your Relationship – All The DIY Tools For Your Most Important…
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Episode 51. When you don't receive the support you need in your relationship....
Remember when you and your partner spent hours talking into the wee hours with adoring eye contact? You started out strong! Fast forward>>> a few years later and you become passing ships in the night. Add children in between those ships and those noisy, demanding little foghorns become the…
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Episode 50. When your relationship has you feeling emotionally unsafe.
Is your partner your number one fan? We want to know that our intimate partner is our go-to person and that you are there for them. Are they the person that you go to first when you hear exciting news or when troubled? When applying for a job or out with others, it's nice to know they’ve got your...
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Episode 49. Three relationship boredom busters
Did you want me to grab some milk on the way home? Did you see that clip about the royal dramas? How’s your sister? When was Johnny’s maths test again? What’s for dinner? Did you want me to collect Freida after school today and take her to netball? The Johnsons asked to catch up on Sunday at 4pm…
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Episode 48. You’re not alone if you feel alone in your relationship.
Ever suffer from loneliness in your relationship? If so, be assured you’re not alone feeling alone in your relationship. Common category causes for loneliness reported in the counselling room are the three S's: Soapies, Screens and Schedules. I’m also adding “Transparency” to the list. Tune in as...
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Episode 47. Relationship Myth Busters
February is LOVE month for many, except for those disappointed by unrealistic expectations or if you're single! As featured in Australian magazine, Woman's Day magazine, listen in as I bust a few myths about relationships and take a different perspective on how to level up your relationship skills.
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Episode 46. 12 Days of Christmas Relationship Revivers
Christmas time is approaching! Here are my themes of major relationship challenges I notice each year so you can avoid them. It is a time of love, of compassion, of togetherness … and often, of barely constrained arguments. Healthy relationships are the underpinning of our mental health so I’ve...
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Episode 45. 5 Top money derailers for relationships
There is a myriad of reasons for relationships to run off track. The main derailers to relationship bliss are inevitably unveiled by the same root causes. If there is a year that would send anyone off the rails to financial chaos and concern, it is 2020! The greatest outcome is a “united front”...
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Episode 44. The 80/20 Rule Reigns In The Counselling Room
Out of all the rooms in the house, where do you spend most of your time? From your wardrobe, which items get the most wear? Of all the apps on your phone how many do you use the most? How many of your customers account for most of the profit? 80% of results will come from 20% of the action! From...
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Episode 43. Four Things I’ve Learnt As a Marriage Therapist in 2020
Since embarking on my career as a marriage therapist, I unceasingly feel incredibly honoured to journey with individuals and couples during their most challenging junctures of their lives. Add a pandemic and the experience sure has been heart wrenching and inspiring all at the same time. As we...
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Episode 42. A Touch Of Sadness
I want to hold your hand, Every time we touch, Touch me. There are so many lyrics in history about the importance of touch. Physical touch communicates positive emotions: joy, love, gratitude, and sympathy. Consider the elderly, incarcerated, people choosing to be isolated or those unwell without...
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Episode 41. Celebrating men!
Men's Health Week is a great opportunity to celebrate our mosaic brains and the incredible, uniqueness of the masculine and feminine tendencies found in all blokes – some weighted in more areas than others. The world needs you and your health is a critical matter. There are health issues which…
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Episode 40. How do you rate on the change scale?
How would you rate yourself on the “change scale”? Revel, avoid or somewhere open to it and in between? Find out more on the struggles presented in the counselling room and how you can approach the challenge of change. Joanne Wilson is a neuropsychotherapist, relationship specialist, workshop...
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Episode 29. 9 Mind Management strategies for FEAR
Fear of rejection is our one greatest fear (according to me!) as part of my first series for 2020 - "Intimacy Inhibitors". Listen to my 9 Hot Tips for mind managing fear. With repetition and consistency, anyone can do this. Don’t forget to: - Check out my weekly column in the @sunshinecoastdaily...
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Episode 28. Our one biggest fear...
So many things frighten the heck out of us. Join me for my take on the biggie! Our one greatest fear as part of my first series for 2020 - "Intimacy Inhibitors". Don’t forget to: - Check out my weekly column in the @sunshinecoastdaily Weekend Mag or on my Blog...
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Episode 27. The one word that undoes not just Valentine’s Day.
Tune in to hear that one word that all too often unravels couples in my Intimacy Inhibitors Series from my weekly relationships column in the Sunshine Coast Daily. For access to your free resources, head to: www.relationshiprejuvenator.com
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Episode 26. Are you an anxious or avoidant partner?
Enjoy the start of my new series, "Intimacy Inhibitors" which will include some Valentines Day thoughts and tips. Up first is the insightful concept of checking your antennae frequency in your relationship. Don’t forget to: Check out my weekly column in the @sunshinecoastdaily Weekend Mag or on…
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Join Relationships Specialist and Neuropsychotherapist as we proactively approach relationships for they are a quintessential and unavoidable part of life. Join me in gaining researched strategies on enjoying great ones! They’re proven to provide you greater, health, happiness and even longevity! It’s worth it....
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