Feb 16, 2026
Most of us don’t set out to control people—we think we’re helping. We say it’s love, protection, or just wanting the best. But underneath, codependency often looks like playing God, trying to save others from pain so we don’t have to feel it ourselves.
In this episode, Justin and Abi get personal about the...
Feb 9, 2026
So many of us grow up believing that love means fixing, managing, or predicting other people. It feels safer to silence our needs than risk being “too much.” But what if that survival strategy is actually what keeps us disconnected?
In part two of this three part series, Justin and Abi continue their conversation on...
Feb 2, 2026
So many of us confuse codependency with love—believing that fixing, managing, or rescuing others is the way to feel safe and connected. But what if that “care” is really control in disguise?
In part one of this three part series, Justin and Abi get personal about how childhood instability, unprocessed grief, and...
Jan 26, 2026
Most of us want to be emotionally mature—calm in conflict, clear about our needs, and kind even when we’re hurting. But no one really teaches us how to get there.
In this episode, Justin, Abi, and Rachel unpack one of the most overlooked skills of emotional maturity: distress tolerance. They explore how learning to...
Jan 19, 2026
Most of us say we want to be loved — but for many of us, when it shows up at our doorstep, it stirs up panic, self-doubt, and the urge to run. But what if allowing people to love us could feel comfortable and completely normal?
In this episode, Justin, Abi, and their long-time friend Rachel unpack what it means to...