“You’re Not Obsessed With Your Ex, Patsy; You’re an Addict.” Mel’s Advice, Listener Questions, and More!
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<p>Welcome to another round of your questions and my advice. I have a stack of your crazy, raw, and unbelievably direct questions, so we are going to have an unfiltered conversation about sex, competitive parents, getting over your ex, and this light and easy question... Is there a God?</p><p> </p><p>You are getting the coaching you need right now.</p><p> </p><p>The questions you asked are juicy:</p><p>Why am I still obsessed with my ex? It’s been 7 years.</p><p>My partner refuses to have sex with me. What do I do now?</p><p>The parents of my kid’s friends are so competitive; how the hell do I get out of this rat race?</p><p>Is there a God?</p><p>Imposter syndrome is killing my career. What the hell do I do?</p><p>What are the 4 new habits I can’t stop? (Because they are THAT GOOD.)</p><p>Why do I feel so trapped in my life? What do I need to know to get out?</p><p>Why can’t I fix myself after years of personal development courses?</p><p><br /> </p><p>Get the tough love, “ah-ha” moments and laugh your ass off at some of the crazy stuff that goes down in this episode.</p><p><br /> </p><p>You asked… and I can’t wait for you to hear my answers.</p><p><br /> </p><p>Xo, Mel</p><p><br /> </p><p>In this episode:</p><p>1:00: The 4 best tips I’ve learned in these first 100 podcasts.</p><p>4:25: How do you stop checking in on your ex’s social media?</p><p>7:50: 3 techniques to help you argue with your partner in a healthy way.</p><p>10:30: The “red light:green light” technique that’s worked for me and Chris.</p><p>14:15: What’s my astrological sign? </p><p>15:40: Here’s what I believe about faith and signs and a higher power.</p><p>22:30: What happens when we die? This is what I think.</p><p>24:20: How do you deal with difficult parents of your kids’ friends?</p><p>30:10: Husband is ready for sex months after his wife has a baby, but she’s not.</p><p>35:08: This is how I learned I was dyslexic. </p><p>35:35: Hard line advice on promoting your business without feeling egotistical.</p><p>37:30: Why all your personal development work doesn’t feel like it’s working.</p><p>41:50: Behind the scenes and blooper clips just for you.</p><p>Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at <a href="https://melrobbins.com/podcast" target="_blank">melrobbins.com/podcast</a>.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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