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The Late Show

by dorothy holder

A show where any topic is up for grabs including most importantly the relationships we have with current events, are we too attached to what goes on in the world or even in our community? Our lives revolve around the relationships we have, romance, family, friendships and our jobs create complex situations. Even how we relate to strangers determines whether our days are positive or challenging. Pearls of Wisdom gained from over 20 years of guiding others whose lives have come to an impasse, Dorothy offers some straight talk and new perspectives Ask your questions in the live chat 11pm EST 30 minutes Thursdays

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Episodes

  1. Let's Talk: We need to discuss things...

    Is this a toxic trait? Quite possibly. Self determination starts with Self Realization.

  2. Are You Asking the Right Questions?

    Seeking answers can be frustrating if you don't know how to learn what you need to know.

  3. Valentines Special

    Longer term relationships, gift expectations and more for Valentines day. Building better relationships.

  4. Getting past the Cheating, is that a thing?

    Do you get over or get past deep hurt, betrayal and humiliation? Probably not.

  5. Inspired Relationships

    Creativity comes from being prepared to recognize how you impact those around you. Do you inspire another person to be committed and caring? Do you inspire anger or jealousy? Are you inspired to be either or both? Relationship dynamics are varied, are you equipped to have a healthy relationship?

  6. Who's Fault is Infidelity????

    When therapists speak therapy for couples too often they are suggesting sessions to 'get past' trust issues due to infidelity and relationship issues that contributed, but is this really fair?

  7. Should You Talk to Others About your Relationship Problems?

    Sometimes you need help but knowing what kind of help and where to get it can be the difference between creating potential and nailing down the ending.

  8. Are YOU ready for a relationship?

    Regardless of the past you get to take yourself into your future, who else are you dragging along with you?

  9. Infidelity the Blame Game

    Who really is responsible for an affair? Is couples therapy needed to heal? Let's find out.

  10. Ghosting, is it really as important as all that?

    It is pretty hard to ghost people you know and love, even harder if not impossible to ghost people you work with every day. What we used to call ignoring has become something of a needy response or statement of anger in the minds of many. Yet,, we do it every single day in a variety of ways…

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  11. Boundaries and Enabling Sheesh!

    The things we get ourselves into are largely consensual. What do you consent to and what impact can it have?

  12. Transactional Relationships

    These are just not straightforward ideas but complex dynamics that you may not be aware you are engaged in. It may surprise you to know that they aren't all good and they aren't all bad.

  13. How do you confront a cheater?

    Should you confront a cheater? How do you respond when you find intimate texts on your partner's phone?

  14. Navigating Conversations about Past Relationships

    When meeting someone new this is a normal topic for conversation, it is better had sooner rather than later.

  15. No Contact

    You think it would be self explanatory but many seem to struggle with the idea of no contact

  16. Attraction while Married? What to do!

    Confusion in marriage can happen when attractions strikes can come from misplacing what it is and why you are exposed to it. A bigger mistake is assuming this never happens to your partner.

  17. Why Do I Stay with My Cheating Narcisist Partner?

    A great question, tonight we look at how to find the answer.

  18. Being Trustworthy V Trusting

    The often missed part of all successful relationships whether business, friendship or romantic is trust. Many things can happen but there is a line in the sand where trust is concerned and once broken, feelings never really go back to what they were before. The greater the breach of trust, the...

  19. Lying is the Biggest Betrayal of all

    Dishonesty and planning bad behaviours is humiliating for partners. This and not intimacy is often what leads to trust issues in life.

  20. Forgiveness isn't a Feeling.

    Learning about another person's character, their weakness or their willingness to damage you is valuable information. You wouldn't trust a person to stand behind you with a knife if you knew they were the type to stab you in the back.

  21. Betrayal & Infidelity

    How does past betrayal or infidelity affect how you see future relationships? Is it reasonable caution or unreasonable fear? Are you equipped to have a trusting relationship with another person?

  22. Trauma ...

    Catastrophizing is a common thing to do as is playing the victim. It will lead to painful and toxic relationships, learn to recognize it early and save yourself time. If you are the one doing it, have a listen and find ways to create relationships that inspire trust.

  23. Trust Issues

    Victim statements are pretty common when starting relationships or even in one's thought processes when thinking about the. Is it really your job to deal with someone elses issues? Is it their life purpose to deal with yours?

  24. Being Overinvested in relationships

    Today Dorothy discusses fear of rejection and becoming overinvested in non existent relationships.

  25. Looking for Red flags is necessary for positive experiences

    messaging and texting, emailing and online calling all leave you without the tools to determine a persons character and even whether you are safe. It is up to the other person to prove they are trustworthy over time it isn't up to you to trust a stranger

  26. Confronting a Spouse about Infidelity

    Never a great time but should it be a confrontation? Know what you intend, what you will do and where you will take things next.

  27. Closure is a State of Mind

    Gaining closure comes from accepting where you are, how things are and how you got where you are.

  28. You are the Common Denominator in your Relationships

    Having a bad run in relationships or struggling to find common ground or happiness in your marriage? Maybe you are part of the problem or the common ground is the problem.

  29. Gaslighting and Catasrophizing

    Gaslighting isn't a casual experience in an argument. Catasrophizing is exagerrating to get attention. If you want to build solid relationships know what these two things are and reframe how you think and speak to partners and those who care about you. Narcissists are rarer than you realize if...

  30. Building Bonds of Trust through Caring

    Communication is a big issue in many relationships, today Dorothy has a look at why and what you can do about it.

  31. Let's Talk Commitment

    If you haven't had the conversation, you haven't got the agreement, contract or intention. Take that to the bank.

  32. Those Difficult Questions that Keep Popping up

    Toxicity, ex's cheaters and more, seeing the signs and knowing what to do.

  33. Toxic Traits

    These can ruin any relationship, we notice them in others but maybe don't respond effectively at the outset to ensure they aren't used on us or by us. Recognizing them in yourself is vital if you want healthy relationships.

  34. Ex Etiquette

    What is appropriate and what is not?

  35. Exes and Kids: Shouldnt' be a problem

    A lot of feelings come into play when a relationship breaks down. When kids are involved it requires more adulting and less ME..

  36. Marriage, Love V Trust

    When life changes so do relationships, are you ready to build a trust bond or are you still seeking the excitement of beginnings.

  37. To Block, Unfriend or Ghost!

    There are good reasons to manage social media connections when it comes to exes and ex friends or even family.

  38. How do I handle My FWB??

    Misunderstanding relationship dynamics can lead to a world of pain. Trusting yourself comes with experience and knowing what you are getting yourself into and consciously agreeing to the terms.

  39. Do they Really Love you??

    misconceptions over what love is tends to cause a lot of problems. Saying i love you means nothing at all.. how do you show it and how do you receive it?

  40. Spot that Narcissist

    There are two sides to every equation, if you aren't the narc, who are you in that relationship? To spot a narc you need a clear perspective

  41. Forgiveness of Self

    When do you need to explore forgiving yourself? It really isn't about you being a victim. Self Forgiveness starts with recognizing your own behaviours and how they might impact others via knowing how you would feel.

  42. Red Flags have Nuance

    it is a bit easy to get caught up in a transgression or target an area of dissatisfaction, but before something difficult happens there are a number of warnings that indicate the other person may not be caring about you.

  43. Asking for Forgiveness Isn't Acceptable

    When someone asks to be forgiven they are asking for a free pass. There is a difference between offering forgiveness, to being asked for it.

  44. Forgiveness:When you are ready to

    Forgiveness of past events isn't a free pass, it is understanding that being angry or victimized is of no benefit when trying to live a peaceful life.

  45. Ex's, Betrayals and Authenticity

    there are people who want what they want at your expense but how do you recognize them and what is your role in being decieved?

  46. Dealing with Rejection

    how you manage rejections small and large determines how resilient you are, how long it takes you to accept current circumstances and how capable you are of having healthy relationships in any area of your life.

  47. A Little Honesty Pleeeeze!

    when you lie to yourself it is reflected in everything you do, your attitude and your outcomes. Call it Karma if you must but bonding with others and making good choices can only happen when you are honest about your motivations.

  48. After the Betrayal

    Who gets to do the heavy lifting after a betrayal?

  49. Minor adjustments have a big effect

    All or nothing isn't a working model in relationships making changes in ourselves can bring great rewards over time.

  50. Trying to Control others is self defeating

    By the time you get to ultimatums the game is already lost.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A show where any topic is up for grabs including most importantly the relationships we have with current events, are we too attached to what goes on in the world or even in our community? Our lives revolve around the relationships we have, romance, family, friendships and our jobs create complex situations. Even how we relate to strangers determines whether our days are positive or challenging. Pearls of Wisdom gained from over 20 years of guiding others whose lives have come to an impasse, Dorothy offers some straight talk and new perspectives Ask your questions in the live chat 11pm EST 30 minutes Thursdays

HOSTED BY

dorothy holder

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