What Driven Women Need to Learn about Love with Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist)

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie speaks with Dr. Nicole LePera
about relationships and the challenges faced by successful women.
Dr. Nicole discusses the impact of childhood experiences,
conflict resolution, and the complexities of balancing career and
personal life. This episode provides valuable insights and
strategies for you to enhance your relationships and find the
love you seek.


Dr. Nicole LePera was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell
University and the New School for Social Research and studied at
the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She is a holistic
psychologist whose work addresses the connection between the
mind, body and soul incorporating overall lifestyle and
psychological wellness practices. She is the creator of the
#SelfHealers movement where people from around the world are
joining together in community to take healing into their own
hands.


Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PmelPEZ3HnM 


Links for this episode:


The ACE Quiz -
https://developingchild.harvard.edu/media-coverage/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean/


Nicole's website - https://theholisticpsychologist.com


How to be the Love You Seek - https://howtobetheloveyouseek.com


Self Healer Circle: https://selfhealerscircle.com/waitlist/


Episode overview:


0:00:01 Setting Boundaries: Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual


0:06:21 Exploring the Impact of Childhood Upbringing on
Overachievers


0:10:14 Overachievers Struggling with Identity and Relationships


0:11:49 The Expansive Definition of Trauma in Childhood


0:12:34 Trauma beyond ACEs and the impact on needs.


0:16:33 Stressful childhood experiences and their impact on
adulthood.


0:20:00 Exploring the caretaker, overachiever, and yes person
archetypes.


0:23:09 Reactive states: fighting, fleeing, and freezing


0:26:22 How reactive behaviors affect conflict in partnerships


0:30:23 Becoming a skilled fighter/negotiator in healthy
relationships


0:36:19 The Importance of Boundaries in Relationships and
Navigating Conflict


0:40:58 The Importance of Open Conversation and Exploring
Differences


0:44:11 Lack of Skills in Navigating Relationships and Conflict


0:44:46 Protecting the Bubble: Steps to Resolve Conflict with
Your Partner


0:49:08 Developing Self-Awareness for Grounded Conflict
Resolution


0:53:39 Building a Foundation of Self-Knowledge for Relationship
Growth


0:55:27 The Importance of Hydration and Capacity for Stress


1:05:09 Exploring the Concept of the Soul


1:06:15 Exploring the Concept of Soul and Personal Experience


1:15:32 Becoming Heart-Based: The Essence of Love


1:18:46 Free Resources and Wishing Success to Nicole on the Book


1:19:00 Legal and Medical Disclaimer: Listener Responsibility


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