Episodes
Every person healing from love addiction goes from 5 stages of feeling stuck and confused to Healed and Loved. In this episode, I review each of these stages, their roadblocks and what one can expect at each stage. Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in the podcast? Click here to...
Published 04/16/24
Published 04/16/24
In this episode, I review a typically undetectable way that some narcissists love bomb to help those who may be susceptible to this style of seduction be more aware. Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in the podcast? Click here to find the upgraded versions of previously announced...
Published 04/02/24
In this episode, Shena talk about why some of us may settle in relationships when we feel they are giving us what we are looking for in spite of warning and danger signs. Join us as our upcoming workshop: Mastering the No Contact Process & Letting Go Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t find a program, freebie, or event...
Published 03/26/24
I have had to put a lot of measures in place to continue to grow and thrive as a neurodivergent person and use it as my superpower. Per listener request, in this episode, I review the top 15 things I do to help me stay on track with my Adult ADHD. Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in...
Published 03/19/24
Hi all! I'm taking a mini break! I'll see y'all in the next episode! Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in the podcast? Click here to find the upgraded versions of previously announced programs and their replacements   CONNECT WITH US...
Published 03/12/24
In this episode, Shena goes over 3 questions recovering love addicts can ask themselves if they are wanting to stay friends with an ex? Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in the podcast? Click here to find the upgraded versions of previously announced programs and their...
Published 03/05/24
In this episode, I continue teaching about money trauma and it's intersection into love addiction and love avoidance cycles. Today's episode focuses on Money Hoarding, Compuslive Spending, Workaholism, Financial (Co)dependency & Enabling, and Financial Infidelity. Click here to register for the Heal Your Money Trauma Workshop Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love...
Published 02/27/24
In this episode, Shena talks about money trauma and how it may manifest as underearning - a process that has nothing to do with the amount of money you make but if you are hiding, self sabotaging, or prioritizing others' needs over your own. Click here to register for the Heal Your Money Trauma Workshop Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and...
Published 02/22/24
In this episode, Shena explores with Candice Christiansen, how does one cope and move forward when they have experienced sexual abuse from a woman. Candice shares resources and validation for those who may related to this experience. Click here to register for the Cutting Wounds with Your Mother Wounds Click here to see an overview of all Winter Workshops Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help...
Published 02/13/24
In this episode, Dr. Piper Grant breaks down for us the concept of Mother Hunger and its impact on our lives along with discussing the 3 pillars of motherhood: Nurturance, Guidance, and Protection. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Instagram: @dr.pipergrant Website: Numiwellness.com Click here to register for the Cutting Wounds with Your Mother Wounds Click here to see an overview of all Winter Workshops Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery...
Published 02/06/24
In this episode, I talk about managing disappointment from your relationship with your mother as an adult if you have experienced false starts towards intimacy or seen self sabotage on your mother's part. Click here to register for the Cutting Wounds with Your Mother Wounds Click here to see an overview of all Winter Workshops Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced,...
Published 02/01/24
In this episode, Shena talks about 3 ways to know that you have a problem as a love addict abd losing yourself versus being a balance and available partner. Apply for the Valentine's Day Scholarship for The Recovery School Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in the podcast? Click here...
Published 01/30/24
In this episode, Shena discusses how to cope when you have a mother who is competitive with you, the signs of the jealousy and competition, and potential sources of where it may come from. Click here to register for the Cutting Ties with Mother Wounds Workshop Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t find a program, freebie, or...
Published 01/23/24
In this episode, Shena discusses healing from codependency to improve your self love and the questions you need to ask yourself to adjust your boundaries. Click here to register for the Building a Self Romance Workshop Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in the podcast? Click here to...
Published 01/16/24
In this episode, Shena talks about what is negging, how it shows up in relationships and affects our self esteem, why we normalize it, and what to do to change this pattern. Register for the Building Self Love & Feel Fulled Workshop Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in the...
Published 01/09/24
In this episode, Shena reviews the differences between being non-attached to others opinions and outcomes versus being avoidant, how this contributes to our self esteem and the trauma that gets in the way of moving in this direction. Get the 2024 Winter Guide Register for the Building Self Love & Feel Fulled Workshop Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love...
Published 01/02/24
In today's episode, Shena lays out a Winter series to work through our relationship with ourselves, our mothers, our money, and the men & romantic relationships in our lives. Download the free guide at blackgirlsheal.org/2024 Register for the trauma healing workshops at blackgirlsheal.org/2024 Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and...
Published 12/31/23
Someone people hang onto people that they shouldn't so they can "practice" their communication and boundary skills on them. In this episode, we're talking about why you shouldn't do that.    Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in the podcast? Click here to find the upgraded versions of...
Published 12/19/23
In this episode, I talk about 4 tasks I would work with my therapy clients to help heal from love addiction. In this episode, I talk about why these tasks are important for one's growth and healing and moving towards change. Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in the podcast? Click...
Published 12/12/23
In this episode, we're joined by Dating Coach Anwar White to talk about all things online dating, living in your boundaries, leading with vulnerability, interracial dating, and more. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Website: GetYourGuyCoaching.com IG: @getyourguy_coaching Tiktok: @datingcoachanwar Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled   Can’t...
Published 12/05/23
In this episode, I check in and share about my current experience with ADHD, a life update, birthday celebrations, and affirmations I encourage you to focus on going into the New Year. Join the BGH Members Club at blackgirlsheal.org/club Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code bgh50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out eHarmony: https://www.eharmony.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-girls-heal/donations Advertising Inquiries:...
Published 12/04/23
In this episode, I talk about my experience with love deprivation and how it healing it by taking care of myself helped me heal a previous unhealthy relationship. Dating 101 for Love Addicts: http://blackgirlsheal.org/dating The Love Deprivation Rehab: http://blackgirlsheal.org/lwf Coupon Code: SCHOLARSHIP50 for 50% off EXPIRES: Tues, 11/28/2023 Buy both in a Bundle! (no Code Needed): https://shenatubbs.thrivecart.com/black-fridaybundle/ Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love...
Published 11/28/23
In this epiosde, Shena talks about 8 tips to assist love avoidants and love addicts who would like to meet new friends and potential partnerships outside of online dating apps. This episode has great tips for everyone no matter if they are single and looking, happily single and not looking, or partnered. Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and...
Published 11/22/23
In this epiosde, Shena talks about 8 tips to assist love avoidants and love addicts who would like to meet new friends and potential partnerships outside of online dating apps. This episode has great tips for everyone no matter if they are single and looking, happily single and not looking, or partnered. Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Click here to join our The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and...
Published 11/21/23