Relationship Magic & Reclaiming Your Inner Witch
OCTOBER 25TH, 2023
EPISODE 14: Relationship Magic & Reclaiming Your Inner Witch with Dené Logan
Have you ever felt lost in the vast wilderness of relationships, chasing a trail of breadcrumbs, hoping they might show you the way? Have you ever wondered if there’s a reliable map, maybe a magical compass, to navigate through the complex dance of partnership without sacrificing a piece of yourself in the process? Or just asked yourself… “What is a healthy relationship, and how do I maintain it?”
In today’s episode, Dr. Scott sits down with therapist, facilitator, and coach, Dené Logan as they explore the rich terrain of relationships. With her nuanced approach blending depth psychology and a profound understanding of human connection, Dené illuminates the journey of self-nurturing and building genuine bonds. As we embark on the quest of understanding the three pillars of peak connection, she shares her insights on the true essence of couples therapy, the keystones of a flourishing relationship, and the difficult but rewarding work of reparenting ourselves.
From the power of embracing your true self and spotting your tribe to the art of balancing in relationships, join us as we journey deep into the relational landscape.
Topics We Break Down:
Nurturing through strength-based approaches.
Constructing thriving relationships.
Graceful relational transitions.
Avoiding romantic reparenting.
Navigating breadcrumbing in dating.
Unpacking harmful pedestal placement.
Exploring evolving definitions of love.
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Show Notes
Episode Links:
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On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen
Sovereign Love: A Guide to Healing Relationships by Reclaiming the Masculine and Feminine Within by Dené Logan
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Special Guest
DENÉ LOGAN
Dené Logan is a Marriage and Family Therapist, a group facilitator, and an author based in Los Angeles. In addition to her work with clients in private practice, she is mindfulness coach, a yoga teacher, and specializes in supporting couples in finding more fulfillment in their relationships. Dené utilizes her background in depth psychology to explore how each of us can reclaim the aspects of our authentic selves we’ve been conditioned to turn away from in order to maintain attachments.
Dené is also co-host of the podcast, Cheaper than Therapy. Her first book, Sovereign Love: A Guide to Healing Relationships by Reclaiming the Masculine and Feminine Within, is being released by SoundsTrue in May of 2024.
Your Host
DR. SCOTT LYONS
Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, with Hachette publishing. Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used.
As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant.
Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release™, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience, taught in over 20 countries. Scott is also the founder and progressive designer of Omala, a wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainably sourced tools for transformation.
About the Podcast
THE GENTLY USED HUMAN
Dr. Scott Lyons and his world renowned guests take us into the delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. From passion to pain, glory to defeat, comedy to drama to tragedy, we’ve all been through it. This show unpacks the psychology and humor needed to keep you thriving on the roller coaster of being human.
