Awaken into Love Podcast
Episodes
How I Almost Lost My Relationship To ROCD/RA (ft. Martina)
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Manon (Awaken into Love Director) sits with Martina, a longtime Awaken into Love ROCD/RA community member and HOME member (our ROCD/RA peer-sup...
What if I Outgrow My Partner? I feel stuck, I want to expand! (ROCD/Relationship Anxiety)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Awaken into Love, Kiyomi dives into one of the biggest and most confusing parts of life with ROCD: expansion. How do you grow, ev...
Am I the Only One STILL Struggling? (Thriving With ROCD/OCD)
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back for season 2 of the Awaken into Love podcast! In this first episode, Kiyomi and Manon explore what it really means to thrive with OCD and ...
How I Saved Myself and My Relationship (ft. Kim)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode, we sit down with Kim, a beloved member of the Awaken Into Love community, to talk about her powerful journey through ROCD (Relati...
I Thought I Was Crazy...Until I Found About ROCD (ft. Sherin)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode led by Manon, our Director & ROCD/RA Expert at Awaken into Love, Sherin (Awaken into Love Graduate & Member of Our HOME peer-suppo...
17 Years Later: How ROCD/RA Changed My Life (ft. Kiyomi)
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal episode, Kiyomi reflects on the journey that began in 2017 with her first vulnerable video about Relationship OCD (ROCD). She ...
What if ROCD Ruins My Partners Life? (Ft. Isla)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 In this powerful and vulnerable episode of the Awaken into Love Podcast, Manon sits down with Isla, a graduate of the ROCD course and former memb...
"How I Broke Free from Relationship OCD/ Relationship Anxiety" (ft. Monica)
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of the Awaken into Love Podcast, host Manon (Awaken into Love Director) sits down with Monica, a cherished member of the Awa...
Navigating Big Life Decisions with Your Partner (ft. Jillian)
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you navigate big life decisions when you experience Relationship OCD? How do you make "big" steps when you experience thoughts that tell you to...
Change the Way You Relate to ROCD/RA (ft. Kat Williamson)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could changing the way you relate to Relationship OCD/Relationship Anxiety help heal ROCD? Understand how parts work, art therapy and acceptance commi...
The REAL Reason You Have Relationship OCD/Relationship Anxiety (the blessings and gifts of ROCD)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could there also be a deeper, mysterious reason for why you're experiencing Relationship OCD and Relationship Anxiety? Could Relationship OCD/Relation...
Do You Ever Feel Like Giving Up? Listen to this FIRST (ROCD/RA) (ft. Manon)
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like just ENDING your relationship? Maybe the ROCD/RA has been there for a while and you question why you keep going. You tell yourse...
How to Heal ROCD/RA Through the Body (ft. Erin Logan)
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I interview Erin Logan, former awaken into love and as she expressed, proud former KIC member, holistic somatic coach and cer...
What to do if ROCD/RA has been present for YEARS (ft. Maya)
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like ROCD/RA has been there for a long time, and it’s felt lonely, then this one episode is for you. In this podcast episode, Kiyomi int...
What Does ROCD/RA REALLY Feel Like?
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does having ROCD/RA REALLY feel like and what does a person without ROCD/RA do? In this podcast episode, I talk about the extraordinary differenc...
What is Retroactive Jealousy? (ROCD/RA/Conscious Love)
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get obsessive and compulsive about your partner's romantic history? Do you fixate on if your partner thinks about other people and if they'll c...
Answering the Questions I've Been Avoiding...
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've waited long enough, and it's time. I feel as though I owe you all an explanation. I have so much to share with you. I'm ready to finally dive in ...
Is ERP the ONLY way for ROCD/RA? What does it mean if ERP doesn't work for you? (ft. Erin)
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) in the world of OCD is labeled as the "gold standard for OCD", and while it may work for many, it MAY not work ...
Are You SECRETLY Waiting For The Shoe to Drop in Your Relationship?
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Waiting for the shoe to drop" is something that will resonate with you if you're constantly on alert waiting for the next OCD thought to come, or you...
Why loving-kindness is CRUCIAL for ROCD/RA
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Self-compassion and kindness is one of the most crucial and important pieces to finding freedom from Relationship OCD and Relationship Anxiety. In thi...
How Projection is Tainting your Relationship w/ ROCD/RA
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that unconscious projection in a relationship can cause suffering and ROCD/RA? When I learned about the psychology of projection years ag...
I'm Trying To Fix My Partner (ON-THE-SPOT MINI COACHING on ROCD/RA)
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you notice yourself trying to FIX or CHANGE your partner? Do you fall into a codependent dynamic of trying to heal your partner and vice versa? In ...
Why You Need To Work With Trauma To Heal From ROCD/RA
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is trauma and why is trauma connected to ROCD/RA? Are specialists missing a key component piece if they don't address trauma? Why true and deep h...
Is My Partner "Enough"? (Relationship OCD/Relationship Anxiety)
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is your expectation of your partner realistic? Are they actually "enough" or are you playing into expectations that will keep disappointing you? Learn...
COMMUNITY: Healing ROCD/Relationship Anxiety
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this unique, three-person podcast episode, Kiyomi, Alexis, and Manon speak about the ONE surprising thing that will help you heal and integrate fas...
ROCD/Relationship Anxiety during engagement and proposal (ft. Shauna)
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People usually talk about the proposal and engagement period as being... incredible or HAPPY! Some say it should be one of the best times of your life...
Why Holistic Health is SO Important for ROCD/Anxiety (ft. Sarah Hook)
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how your physical health may be connected to your mental health? Have you noticed your mood and ROCD getting worse around your ...
Are You Spiritually Bypassing ROCD/Anxiety?
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you triggered by spirituality? Do you get anxiety about your relationship when you hear phrases like "trust your gut", "intuition", "higher power"...
Is This ROCD or Relationship Anxiety? (ft. Sarah Yudkin)
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Labels, labels, labels! Are you experiencing Relationship OCD or Relationship Anxiety? Is there a possibility to experience BOTH? In this podcast epis...
TOP Awakening Reminders for 2022!
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
May you have an Awakened 2022, loves! In this podcast episode, Kiyomi talks about collective grief and sadness, new years expectations, the trauma res...
How To Handle the Grass is Greener Syndrome w/ ROCD (ft. Alexis)
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you constantly wonder if there's something "better" out there? Do you notice yourself thinking of a better partner, better career, better location?...
A Guide to Healing SELF-BLAME for ANYONE (ft. Dehlia)
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you easily fall into self-blame and shame? Do you feel guilty over things that cause you to become obsessive and make you feel unworthy? If so, you...
Want To Feel More Connected To Your Partner?
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have questions and doubts like... "What if I'm not connected to my partner?" "Why do I feel so disconnected from them?" "How long is too long t...
ONE Thing We Do Everyday That Can Hurt Your Relationship (And How to Fix it)
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi dives into the ONE thing most of us do every day that can hurt ourselves and our relationship: Overuse of social media...
How to Find the Right ROCD Values (ft. Jamie Lee)
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi interviews ROCD advocate, Jamie Lee (jamielee_rocd). They speak about Jamie's journey being a ROCD advocate, how to wo...
Getting EMPOWERED from ROCD/Anxiety & LDR (ft.Piera)
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi interviews Piera from Chile, South America. This is probably one of the most empowering episodes on this podcast, and ...
Things You NEED To Hear ("Tough Love") About ROCD/Anxiety
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kiyomi talks to you about things you need to hear but feel resistant to hearing about Relationship OCD/Anxiety. Think of this episode ...
Healing ROCD/Anxiety Through Compassion (Guided Meditation)
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi takes you through a transformational guided meditation through the power of compassion. In the beginning, she speaks a...
Can Uncertainty Be A Good Thing? (Kiyomi's Personal Awakened Share)
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi talks about how uncertainty, although uncomfortable and sometimes scary, can be a good thing. She speaks about how her...
Are You Afraid What Others Think of You & Your Partner with ROCD? (ft. Katie)
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you worried or fearful of what others think about you and your partner? Do you constantly obsess about what they've said or haven't said about you...
How to make ROCD/Anxiety Work For You (ft. Nicholas)
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi interviewed Nicholas, founder of @thewaveandtheocean on Instagram. In this powerful episode, they speak about what it'...
The Power of Impermanence (Kiyomi's Personal Awakened Share)
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi reflects on her recent, personal journey with impermanence. She speaks about how her recent experiences have allowed h...
When Spirituality is Triggering: With ROCD/Anxiety (ft. Christianna)
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get triggered by spirituality in your relationship? Do you look at astrology, psychics, and angel numbers and believe it tells you to leave you...
The Power of Healing the Inner Child to Heal ROCD/Anxiety
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi interviews an Awaken into Love graduate representing her healing from ROCD/Anxiety from the Middle East. She talks a...
Are You Resisting Healing with ROCD? (ft. Manon)
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you experiencing resistance in your healing with Relationship OCD/anxiety or your growth? If so, what does that mean? Maybe you don't know what re...
Am I healing with ROCD? What Is Healing? (ft. Alexis)
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi and Alexis talk about healing with Relationship OCD. They talk about what they believe healing to be with ROD, what it...
The Joel & Kiyomi Episode (Interviewing My Husband!)
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I interviewed my husband and we got really vulnerable and personal (and at times, very emotional). We spoke about our journey...
Help and Support For You & Your Partner w/ ROCD (ft. Halley and Bryce)
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi interviews Halley and Bryce, a couple navigating and growing through the challenges that come with Relationship OCD. T...
Is this "normal" with Sex & Intimacy w/ ROCD? (ft. Lauren)
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi interviews Lauren, a ROCD Course/Community graduate and AIR member on sex and intimacy with Relationship OCD. Kiyomi a...
Leaning into the Grey of Sexuality (SOOCD) ft. Heather
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi interviews Heather, an AIR member and ROCD Course graduate on her experience with sexuality and sexual orientation. He...
Are These Difficult Feelings Part of ROCD?
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kiyomi speaks about difficult feelings you may be experiencing with Relationship OCD. How one technique and perspective can change yo...
People Pleasing in ROCD (What You Need to Know) (ft. Eszter)
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi interviews ROCD Course Community graduate and AIR member, Eszter from Hungary. In this episode, Eszter talks about her...
Transforming Anger in ROCD (ft. Palak)
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kiyomi interviews Palak, an AIL ROCD Course Ambassador and AIR member. They both speak about the importance of anger, how ang...
Hopeless to Hopeful in Times of Uncertainty
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kiyomi addresses emotions you may be feeling with the climate of the world. If you're feeling hopeless, anger, sadness, fear or despa...
Heartbreak in Relationship and Why It's Normal (ROCD) ft. Emma
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kiyomi interviews an ROCD Course & Community graduate and AIR member, Emma. Emma talks about heartbreak within one relationship, why ...
Start Your Day in Connection
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It can feel lonely and isolating having Relationship OCD and relationship anxiety. In this podcast, Kiyomi takes you through a guided practice to help...
Is ROCD Really About My Partner & My Relationship? (ft. Beau)
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kiyomi interviews Beau, an Awaken into Love graduate. Beau talks about her own healing with Relationship OCD /anxiety and how her hea...
How Cancel Culture is Negatively Affecting Your Relationship
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alexis and Kiyomi talk about into how cancellation culture is negatively affecting your relationship and how it's making your Relatio...
How Childhood Abuse/Trauma Can Create ROCD (ft. Montana)
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Montana joins me to talk about how her childhood abuse/trauma created and affected her Relationship OCD. In this very informative and...
5 Hard Relationship Truths That Will Set You Free
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I go over 5 Relationship Truths that will set you free if you experience doubt, anxiety or relationship OCD! At the end, I will give ...
How Relationship OCD Helped me Awaken
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I talk about how Relationship OCD has helped me awaken. Although ROCD was one of most difficult things I've encountered in my life, i...