Did your mom shape your eating habits and relationship with yourself? Today, we unveil her powerful influence on YOU. Join us for Part 2 as we delve into the forbidden realms of the Mother Wound. Louise & Stephanie explore the drivers behind the controlling mother, the suppressed mother, enmeshment, body image, and beyond. They also get into the concepts of:Unmasking Mom's hidden control tacticsWhen your identity can threaten your MomNavigating enmeshment between Mother and DaughterHow we can get caught in the crossfire of our parent's marriageHow Mom's influence shapes our eating habitsUnveiling the roots of emotional eatingWhy eating is often a bid for connectionAnd more.Louise also shares a funny story about a Mom becoming the third part in her friend’s relationship, cue: a throuple. Other recommended listening episodes to supplement exploring the Mother Wound:Episode 89 - Mother Wound Pt. 1 - The Toxic, Attacking or ‘Tidy’ MomStream the full OPENHOUSE catalog here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast⠀  Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy⠀  Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Join Louise Rumball on another highly requested, always entertaining solo episode as she provides you with some quality time. In her well-known "voice notes from Lu" style episodes, she shares her personal journey and reveals what has been happening in the past few months since her return to Tulum with her boyfriend. Take a break from your therapy journey and have some fun as Louise explores the following topics:The unfiltered reality of loneliness and her own personal experience with it (and why it's not commonly discussed) The three essential types of relationships we all need, and the crucial missing piece that often goes unnoticed A sneak peek into Louise's exciting summer plansAND The burning question: Will Louise's boyfriend relocate to Europe, or is their future uncertain?LILYBOD 30% OFF This episode is sponsored by Lilybod. To redeem your 30% off click here, using code OPENHOUSE at check out:AU: https://lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSEUK: https://uk.lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSELouise selects:Baseline Legging - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-leggings-baseline-black?_pos=1&_sid=aba8df7b0&_ss=rSam Shelf Bra - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/lilybod-sam-shelf-bra-top-tarmac-black-lc95-tbAstrid Sports Bra - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-sports-bra-astrid-tarmac-black?_pos=1&_sid=f23f65ea9&_ss=rHarmony Ribbed Tank - https://lilybod.com/products/core-collection-top-harmony-ribbed-tank-white?_pos=2&_psq=ribbed%20tank%20white&_ss=e&_v=1.0Layla Sweater - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/c14-tops-jackets-layla-obsidian-grayStream the full OPENHOUSE catalog here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Move over Daddy Issues, Mommy Issues is in town - yet no one is talking about them. Today, Louise & Stephanie Therapy explore the Mother Wound. They discuss:What the mother wound is, how it shows up differently to the father woundHow the mother wound runs deep through generationsThe attacking mother, the critical or toxic motherThe OCD mother and the connection to cooking, cleaning and ironingHow mothers try to maintain controlThe identity as a 'mother' and how tied people get tied to thatThey also talk about the topics of forgiveness and when it is, and is not, the right route of action.  LILYBOD 30% OFF This episode is sponsored by Lilybod. To redeem your 30% off click here, using code OPENHOUSE at check out: AU: https://lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSEUK: https://uk.lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSELouise selects:Baseline Legging - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-leggings-baseline-black?_pos=1&_sid=aba8df7b0&_ss=rSam Shelf Bra - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/lilybod-sam-shelf-bra-top-tarmac-black-lc95-tbAstrid Sports Bra - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-sports-bra-astrid-tarmac-black?_pos=1&_sid=f23f65ea9&_ss=rHarmony Ribbed Tank - https://lilybod.com/products/core-collection-top-harmony-ribbed-tank-white?_pos=2&_psq=ribbed%20tank%20white&_ss=e&_v=1.0Layla Sweater - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/c14-tops-jackets-layla-obsidian-grayComing soon:Mommy Issues - Pt. 2 - The Overbearing / Critical Mother + Body ImageMommy Issues - Pt. 3 - How the mother wound differs from the father wound & reparenting our parents–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀  Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanietherapy⠀  Connect with Stephanie on TikTok: @loveandtherapy––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

Chasing hot and cold behavior, tolerating inconsistency & trying to change emotional unavailability doesn’t sound attractive, so why the F is it attractive to some of us? Does the truth lie within our nervous system? Sarah Murphy, biology of trauma expert, would say yes and that someone with a dysregulated nervous system, who is wired for a high baseline of stress, will find stable relationships and people *boring* and will search for a chemical cocktail of excitement from people who are just not quite right for them. The pair get into: How attraction ties back to our nervous systemWhy we keep attracting the same types of people repeatedlyWhy we search for a highs through romantic love and romantic dramaWhy stable relationships feel so boring to some of usWhy Mr. Nice Guy, or Mr. Nice Girl can feel so uncomfortable tooWhy the spark disappears as the relationship progressesThe biology of the ick‘Love addiction’ and whether being addicted to someone is the same as being addicted to a drugThe biochemical drivers of cheatingLouise also shares her experience of how her ex reaching out to her after two years impacted her on a VERY interesting biochemical level. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––LILYBOD 30% OFF This episode is sponsored by Lilybod. To redeem your 30% off click here, using code OPENHOUSE at check out: AU: https://lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSEUK: https://uk.lilybod.com/discount/OPENHOUSELouise selects:Baseline Legging - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-leggings-baseline-black?_pos=1&_sid=aba8df7b0&_ss=rSam Shelf Bra - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/lilybod-sam-shelf-bra-top-tarmac-black-lc95-tbAstrid Sports Bra - https://lilybod.com/products/c12-sports-bra-astrid-tarmac-black?_pos=1&_sid=f23f65ea9&_ss=rHarmony Ribbed Tank - https://lilybod.com/products/core-collection-top-harmony-ribbed-tank-white?_pos=2&_psq=ribbed%20tank%20white&_ss=e&_v=1.0Layla Sweater - https://lilybod.com/collections/tops/products/c14-tops-jackets-layla-obsidian-grayThe Mental Health Mushroom - LIONS MANE - 20% OFF with code OPENHOUSE: https://mytwentytwo.co.uk/––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballFollow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselifeConnect with Sarah on Instagram: @thepotentplantSign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Could an STI be your ultimate permission slip for healing and changing your life for the better? Bek Antonucci would say yes, 100%. In this episode, Louise interviews the incredible Bek Antonucci about how her experience with herpes was  the most healing thing that ever happened to her.Bek helps listeners understand:✨ STIs are no big deal to some, and a huge deal to others - and WHY that is✨ how to go beneath the iceberg of shame and stigma to identify your core wounds✨ the concept of warmth vs. coldness, connection vs. isolation; and✨ why she thinks that this is the least vulnerable thing about herLouise also shares her thoughts and the pair discuss how important love, connection, care and warmth is in the space where cold, judgmental silence is the domineering emotion.Who knew an STI could lead to such an inspiring and empowering journey of self-discovery? This episode is powerful, moving, life changing, and relevant for anyone who has ever battled something that made them feel 'LESS THAN'.Stream the full OPENHOUSE catalogue here on Spotify and here on Apple Podcasts.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀  Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball⠀  Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__⠀  Connect with OPENHOUSE: @openhouselife⠀  Connect with Bek Antonucci on Instagram: @bekantonucci⠀ Work with Sarah Murphy - The Potent Planthttps://thepotentplant.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepotentplant/––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Music Sources⠀ Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud⠀ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY