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Trauma Free Relationship

Join us as we explore the complexities of relational trauma and its profound effects on our attachment relationships. We'll delve into the science behind trauma, unravel its hidden patterns, and empower you with practical strategies for healing and building trauma-free relationships.If you are ready to break free from the patterns of your past and create loving, secure relationships, this podcast is for you. We will provide you with the tools and insights you need to heal from relationship trauma and build trauma-free connections that bring you joy, fulfillment, and lasting love.

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  1. 138

    The Fantasy Partner Versus the Real Partner

    In this episode we discuss the difference between the fantasy partner versus the real partner and how to co-create a relationship where both partners can be truly seen. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpRelationship Cycle Reset:If you are interested in breaking the painful patterns that keep you stuck in your relationship, then click the link below and schedule an exploratory call and we can walk you through our program. There is no hard sell, and no obligation, and you will walk away with some solutions to your problem. Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    The Pain of Being Unseen: Understanding Empathic Failures

    Join us in this episode where we discuss how empathic failures create break down trust in a relationship, and how to correct them. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpRelationship Cycle Reset:If you are interested in breaking the painful patterns that keep you stuck in your relationship, then click the link below and schedule an exploratory call and we can walk you through our program. There is no hard sell, and no obligation, and you will walk away with some solutions to your problem. Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

  3. 136

    Why We Marry Our Emotional History

    In this episode we discuss why we marry our emotional history. Our childhood shapes our expectations of our adult relationships. There are times when we can find ourselves reenacting our past in the present. But there is hope. Find out how we overcome our past traumas with our current partner. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpRelationship Cycle Reset:If you are interested in breaking the painful patterns that keep you stuck in your relationship, then click the link below and schedule an exploratory call and we can walk you through our program. There is no hard sell, and no obligation, and you will walk away with some solutions to your problem. Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

  4. 135

    How To Validate Your Partner

    Join us in this episode where we discuss the important of validate in a relationship, and the ways we may feel invalidate by our partner. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpRelationship Cycle Reset:If you are interested in breaking the painful patterns that keep you stuck in your relationship, then click the link below and schedule an exploratory call and we can walk you through our program. There is no hard sell, and no obligation, and you will walk away with some solutions to your problem. Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

  5. 134

    Letting the Good Stuff In

    In this episode we discuss how to internalize love, care, nurturance, and positive experiences, as a way to transform negative core beliefs. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpRelationship Cycle Reset:If you are interested in breaking the painful patterns that keep you stuck in your relationship, then click the link below and schedule an exploratory call and we can walk you through our program. There is no hard sell, and no obligation, and you will walk away with some solutions to your problem. Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

  6. 133

    The Hidden Power Dynamics In Every Relationship

    Join us in this episode when we discuss the hidden power dynamic in relationship. Every relationship has power dynamics - the question is are the dynamics shared or at an imbalance. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpRelationship Cycle Reset:If you are interested in breaking the painful patterns that keep you stuck in your relationship, then click the link below and schedule an exploratory call and we can walk you through our program. There is no hard sell, and no obligation, and you will walk away with some solutions to your problem. Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

  7. 132

    Why Relationships Feel Uncertain Before They Transform

    Join us in this episode as we discuss the space in-between change. These 'liminal' spaces often exist when the couple is trying to change and act as a bridge between what they once were, and what there becoming. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpRelationship Cycle Reset:If you are interested in learning more about our relationship cycles reset program, click the link below and we would be happy to provide the details. Sign up for a Exploratory Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    How Butterfly's Effect Your Relationship

    In this episode we discuss how butterflies affect your relationship by examining chaos theory and how the little things have big returns. Great listen!Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCycle Reset Program:If you are interested in learning how to break those negative patterns that keep you stuck in your relationship, sign up for an exploratory call and we would be happy to walk you through the details. No obligation. Sign up for a Exploratory Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    How To Create 'Real' Transformation In Your Relationship

    Join us in this episode where we discuss First Order, versus Second Order change and how to create sustained transformation in your relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpRelationship Cycle Reset:If you are interested in learning more about our Relationship Cycle Reset program, click the link below and we would be happy to walk you through the program to see if you are a good fit. Sign up for a Exploratory Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

  10. 129

    Why It's Hard To Trust Your Partner When They Say "I'm Sorry"

    Join us in this episode on the 12 reasons why it hard to believe your partner when they say I'm Sorry. And, how to give a good apology. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpRelationship Cycle Reset Program:If you are tired of repeating the same patterns in your relationship, clock the link below to learn more about our Cycle Rest program and to see if you are a good fit. Sign up for a Exploratory Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

  11. 128

    The Psychology Behind 'Why' Couples Trigger Each Other

    In this episode we discuss 'why' couples trigger each other. You will learn how the nervous system reacts, the unmet attachment needs that go unnoticed, and the stories you tell yourself that become self-fulfilling prophecies. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCycle Reset:If you are interested in learning more about our Cycle Reset program, click on the link below and sign up for an Exploratory Call to see if you are a good fit. No obligation necessary.Sign up for a Exploratory Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    The 'Hidden Benefits' of Negative Cycles

    In this episode we discuss the hidden benefits of negative cycles. You will learn why cycle may have hidden benefits, and how to uncover them so you can get your 'real' needs met. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCycle Reset Program:If you want to learn more about our Cycle Reset program you can sign up for an Exploratory Call and we would be happy to walk you through the program to see if you are a fit. Sign up for a Exploratory Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Why "Good Communication Skills" Can't Fix Bad Cycles

    In this episode we discuss how even the best communicators cannot fix a bad cycles. In fact, cycles break down communication. Find out why? Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/Download our FREE "Get to the Root of the Problem eBook:https://traumafreerelationship.com/getting-to-the-root-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCycle Reset Program:If you are interested in learning more about our Cycle Rest program you can schedule a Clarity Call at the link below and we can discuss if you are a good fit. Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    What You're REALLY Feeling Underneath Anger

    In this episode we discuss, 1) Why anger is not the primary emotion, 2) What anger is really masking, and 3) How anger fuels cycles that keep couples stuck. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCycle Reset Program:We help couples break their painful patterns that keep them stuck so they can communicate better, repair more quickly, and stay connected longer. If you are interested in learning more about how we can help, I invite you to sign up for a Clarity Call and see if you are a good fit for our program. Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    What to Say Instead of Getting Defensive

    In this episode we discuss what to say instead of getting defensive, as well as the 3 defensive ways to derail a conversation. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpRelationship Cycle ResetIf you are interested in learning more about how to break the painful cycles that keep you stuck in your relationship. You can book a clarity call and find out more. There is not obligation. Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    The One Sentence That De-escalates Almost Any Argument

    Learn the exact script that can de-escalate almost any argument and prevent cycles from occurring. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Why Every Fight Feels The Same

    In this episode we discuss why the painful patterns keep reoccurring in your relationship and why they all look the same. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilp

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    Your Partner Is Not The Problem...The Cycle Is

    In this episode we discuss how the cycle can take over the relationship and break down communication and connection. We often want to blame our partner, but the true culprit is the cycle. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    You Don't Need Better Communication...You Need Better Regulation

    In this episode we discuss one of the major issues couples deal with, which is dysregulation. When communication breaks down it's because one or both partners have been trigger. The key to better communication is better regulation. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/Find us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    What Is Intergenerational Trauma?

    Intergenerational trauma is trauma that didn't start with you. We explore this and much more as we dive into what intergenerational trauma looks like in your life and relationships. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFREE Couple Guide on "Getting to the Root of the Problem"https://traumafreerelationship.com/getting-to-the-root-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

  21. 118

    Finding Solid Ground: Building a Secure Sense of Self for Disorganized Attachment

    In this episode, we will discuss the challenges of disorganized attachment from within the perspective of those who identify with this pattern, as well as those who may be in a relationship with someone who fall into this category. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFREE Get to the Root of the Problem eBookhttps://traumafreerelationship.com/getting-to-the-root-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpWork with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

  22. 117

    Lost Connection: Self-Soothing for Anxious Attachment

    In this episode we discuss how to self-soothe when feeling like connection is lost between you and your partner. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Calming Together: Co-regulation for Avoidant Attachment

    In this episode we discuss the greatest challenge for avoidant attachment - co-regulation. Learn what causes avoidant attachment and practical steps to learn how to reach out for others in times of need. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/Find us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Listening Without Being Defensive

    In this episode we discuss how to listen without being defensive, and how to notice when others are. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/Find us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Moving Towards Secure Attachment as an Adult

    In this episode we discuss how to move toward a secure attachment as an adult, knowing that it is a practice, not a destination. If you want to build more trust in yourself and others after suffering from attachment trauma, this channel will provide you with actionable strategies and tactics to help you build a more safe and secure relationship. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/Find us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Moving From Self-Blame to Self-Compassion

    In this episode we discuss how to move from a inner critic of self-blame, to a more compassion sense of self. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideWork with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Why Healing Trauma Requires Relationships

    Join us in this episode to discover why trauma requires relationships. Spoiler alert, we are talking about healing, corrective relationships that help us co-regulate. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFollow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpWork with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Why Insight is Not Enough to Heal Trauma

    In this episode we discuss the limits of insight to heal trauma and what really works. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Trauma vs. Incompatibility: How to Tell the Difference

    In this episode we discuss the difference between trauma creeping to the relationship, versus true incompatibility. FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideWork with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:  https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    How To Make Better Repair In Your Relationship

    In this episode we ask 4 questions that need to be answered in order to make better repairs in your relationship. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    What Is Attachment Anxiety?

    In this episode we are going to discuss attachment anxiety. Like a smoke alarm that is too sensitive, our attachment anxiety can detect danger even when we don't want it too. If you want to build more trust in yourself and others after suffering from attachment trauma, this channel will provide you with actionable strategies and tactics to help you build a more safe and secure relationship. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    How Trauma Effects Communication Style

    Your communication style is directly affected by the way you learned to adapt to your environment. In this episode you will learn how your attachment style developed and how to shift to a more secure style of communication. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    How To Change Your Partner

    In this episode we discuss how to change your partner by changing the system. If you react differently, it forces your partner to respond differently, thereby changing the pattern. If you want to build more trust in yourself and others after suffering from attachment trauma, this channel will provide you with actionable strategies and tactics to help you build a more safe and secure relationship. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Trauma Bond Symptoms

    In this episode you will learn what a trauma bond is, how it forms to an insecure attachment, and safe steps to begin healing from a trauma bond. If you want to build more trust in yourself and others after suffering from attachment trauma, this channel will provide you with actionable strategies and tactics to help you build a more safe and secure relationship. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Healing the Inner Child

    In this episode you will learn to recognize the inner child, how the attachment environment shapes the inner child, and the 3 steps necessary to start working on healing the inner child. If you want to build more trust in yourself and others after suffering from attachment trauma, this channel will provide you with actionable strategies and tactics to help you build a more safe and secure relationship. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Healing From Shame and Trauma

    In this episode you will discover why you experience shame from your trauma, how it shows up in your relationship, and safe techniques to help you heal from shame that was created from your relational trauma. If you want to build more trust in yourself and others after suffering from attachment trauma, this channel will provide you with actionable strategies and tactics to help you build a more safe and secure relationship. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    Mental Health & Trauma

    In this episode we discuss how trauma impacts our general mental health. By the end you will understand how trauma impacts our relational, emotional, physical, and cognitive health. You will also get some safe ways to improve your mental health whether you are working on your trauma or not. If you want to build more trust in yourself and others after suffering from attachment trauma, this channel will provide you with actionable strategies and tactics to help you build a more safe and secure relationship. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. He has spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolve their relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more secure relationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly with me to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, secure relationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out a customized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call:   https://go.linku.co/widget/booking/XNhN1z7S88osZdl9Eziq

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    How to Heal Trauma Through Mind Body Connection

    In this episode you will learn how the body stores trauma, how your nervous system shapes attachment patterns, and how reconnecting to your body helps rebuild trust and safety in your relationship. If you want to build more trust in yourself and others after suffering from attachment trauma, this channel will provide you with actionable strategies and tactics to help you build a more safe and secure relationship. Dr. Tom Philp is the founder of Trauma Free Relationship. Hehas spent decades working with couples and individuals to help them resolvetheir relational and attachment traumas and build a safer, more securerelationship. Trauma Free Relationship Website: https://traumafreerelationship.com/FREE Relational Trauma Self-Assessment: https://traumafreerelationship.com/trauma-self-check-guideCheck out our Weekly Podcast:Trauma Free Relationship Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://shorturl.at/myobbTrauma Free Relationship Podcast on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/BwaDPFind us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traumafreerelationshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/traumafreerelationship/Follow Us on YouTube:YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtomphilpCoaching Program:Work with me privately – If you’d like to work directly withme to regain trust in yourself and others and create a more safe, securerelationship, just schedule your free Clarity Call so we can map out acustomized 3-step action plan to start you on your healing journey.Sign up for a Clarity Call: https://shorturl.at/ar01k

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    How To Build Trust After Trauma

    In this episode we outline how to build trust after trauma by targeting two systems: the defensive/protective system and the attachment system. By the end of this podcast you will learn how both work to help and protect you, and some safe tips on how to lead more with your attachment drive to build safe and trusting relationships.

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    How To Be Vulnerable and Safe At The Same Time

    In this podcast we are going to talk about how to regain a sense of vulnerability with your partner, AND maintain a sense of safety as well. By the end you will be able to know what vulnerability looks like, what a safe partner looks like, and practical tips to practice both.

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    10 Myths About Relational Trauma

    In this episode we will debunk 10 myths around relational trauma. By the end you will have more compassion for your healing journey, and begin to see that growth is really possible when we let go of some of the beliefs that surround trauma.

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    Building Self-Trust

    Join us in this episode where we explore how to build self-trust after trauma. By the end you will learn what destroys self-trust, what it looks like in your relationship, and safe tips to begin building self-trust.

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    How To Overcome Self-Abandonment

    In this episode we discuss how to overcome self-abandonment. This coping strategy is learned when others reject or abandon us in our moment of need. As a result we learn to ignore our needs at the expense of the needs of others. Be sure and listen to till the end where we explore ways to stay grounded in our self.

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    Is It My Trauma, Or Is It The Relationship?

    In this episode we tease apart how to understand if your trauma is impacting the relationship, or whether the relationship is the problem. Knowing what to look for and how to ask the right questions can be half the battle. Join us!

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    3 Words Trauma Survivors Struggle To Say In Relationships

    Join us in this episode as we reveal the 3 words trauma survivors struggle to say in their relationships. "No," "Help," and "Sorry," are often difficult words so say. Why? Because they come from a place where the trauma survivor was adapting to a maladaptive environment, so these words are associated with more danger than safety.

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    How Not To Shut Down Emotionally In Your Relationship

    In this episode we discuss how to prevent from shutting down emotionally in your relationship. We outline where this protective strategy came from, how it shows up, and more importantly ways we can create more flexibility in this style of coping.

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    5 Ways Relational Trauma Impacts Your Current Relationship

    In this episode we break down the 5 most common ways past relational trauma can impact your current relationship. These include: Difficulty trusting self and other, emotion disregulation, unhealthy attachment patterns, exaggerated fears of abandonment and rejection, and inability to repair disruption when it occurs. Don't miss this episode!

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    Stop Feeling Guilty For Setting Boundaries

    In this episode we unpack why the fawn response, or people pleasing has become a coping strategy, and how your nervous system learned to use this strategy to keep you safe. We also outline action steps to challenge this pattern so you can feel free to say "no" without the guilt.

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    How To Stop Choosing Emotionally Unsafe and Unavailable Partners

    In this episode we unpack how to stop the trauma cycle of choosing emotionally unsafe and unavailable partners. We break down this cycles to understand each link in the chain, and more importantly, we walk through how to break this cycle.

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    Trusting Yourself After Trauma

    Join us in this episode where we discuss ways to regain trust in oneself after relational/attachment trauma. We explore the emotional landscape, as well as the mindset of the trauma survivor and what they have to deal with on a daily basis, then outline science backed strategies to help regain trust. A can't miss episode!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join us as we explore the complexities of relational trauma and its profound effects on our attachment relationships. We'll delve into the science behind trauma, unravel its hidden patterns, and empower you with practical strategies for healing and building trauma-free relationships.If you are ready to break free from the patterns of your past and create loving, secure relationships, this podcast is for you. We will provide you with the tools and insights you need to heal from relationship trauma and build trauma-free connections that bring you joy, fulfillment, and lasting love.

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Dr. Tom Philp

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