Love Over Fear

What if My Partner Cheats?

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you worry about your partner cheating on you? In this episode we breakdown how to navigate this fear in your relationship.

Marriage

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My thoughts on marriage for those who fear commitment and have heightened (or fearful) expectations around marriage

Outcome Independence

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get really hung up on if this relationship will work or not? And feel the need to hurry up and heal so you can decide to stay or leave. Often this min...

Is My Partner Weird?

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Boundaries

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  Today we are talking about boundaries, what they are, when they are necessary, and how to implement them in your relationship.

Distancing

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Often the need to break up, constantly analyze your relationship, and fantasize about the one that got away is fueled by one thing... the need to crea...

Heart Shifts for Healing

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about shifts that need to happen in our heart and attitude in order to create freedom from anxiety.

Rejection

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The feeling of rejection is painful, and it can actually fuel overthinking and obsessing. Today we are talking about understanding the emotion of reje...

Doubt

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are exploring and learning the nature of doubt. Why we experience doubts, why our brain has a tendency to doubt, as well as see you doubtful ...

Crushes

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having crushes is a very normal human experience. And they can happen even within a relationship. This is one of the areas we might beat ourselves up ...

Relationship Problems or Anxiety?

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Obsess over if there are real problems in your relationship? Beyond anxiety? Today's episode is for you.

Client Interview with Bailey

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a client interview with Bailey. We talk all about self trust, intuition vs. fear, and breaking free from other people's expectation...

The OCD Cycle

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are breaking down the cycle of OCD, and understanding the looping our brains frequently get stuck in when it comes to obsessive thinking.

Regret Bias

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode we are talking about the regret bias. If you struggle with regret, or fear regret in the future, this episode is perfect for you.

The Healing Journey

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode we talk all about the process to healing, different phases to anticipate, and the heart changes that need to happen to be in a place o...

Client Interview with Katie

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast is an interview with my client Katie. We talk about experiencing different types of OCD, the healing journey, self compassion, and our...

Who You Are

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your sense of identity, who you see yourself as, directly impacts your experience of anxiety. It also impacts your experience within the relationship....

Figuring It Out

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

OCD and anxiety can lead us to an endless cycle of figuring out your relationship (and life), without actually creating clarity. If you are experienci...

The Felt Sense

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Notice how you can logically tell yourself certain things, but anxiety is still there. Or as much as you try to reason with your brain, it continues t...

Mr. Unavailable

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed your brain sometimes wanders to thinking about someone who is unavailable? Wether that be an ex, a fantasy partner, or just a crush w...

Client Interview with Annie

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are interviewing my client Annie. She shares her story with relationship anxiety, her new found confidence in herself and decision making. Li...

Testing vs. Connecting

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships can have two modes: Testing mode & Connecting mode. Relationship anxiety and ROCD often equates to spending lots of time in testing ...

True Relationship Confidence

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about what relationship confidence actually looks like.

Date Nights

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about how to create a more enjoyable date night, WHILE experiencing relationship anxiety. It is totally possible for you. Tune in...

The Answer You Are Really Looking For

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All the questions your brain likes to spin on... "Is this really right?" "Do I really love him?" "Is this what God wants?" When we spin out on these q...

Wanting What You Have

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about how our brains tend to take good things for granted, and how important it is to learn how to want what you already have in ...

Things that Do Matter in a Partner

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about things that do matter in choosing a partner.

BONUS- Ask McKell

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday, February 7th at 6pm (CT) we will be hosting a live Ask McKell! Join this free event live to ask questions anonymously, as well as get coached...

Things that Don't Really Matter in Choosing a Partner

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode we are talking about things that don't really matter when choosing a partner.  We get a lot of input on what our relationships sh...

Decision Making, Attraction, and Love with Sarah

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join today's client interview with Sarah. Some of the topics we will cover are... -Decision making -Rightness -Attraction -Love For more of Sarah's ...

Future You

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are talking about future you. About the future you want to create and who you want to become. Rather than the worst case scenario your br...

Your Past Self

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, today we are going spend some time reflecting on your relationship with your past self- everything from identity to anxiety to y...

Money & Anxiety

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are doing something a little bit different. We are talking about beliefs around money, the fear that can come up, and mental shifts that can ...

Feeling Good in Relationships

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As uncomfortable as anxiety can be, feeling good can actually be uncomfortable in its own way. Today we are talking about navigating and letting yours...

Shaming

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking all about the superiority we give to certain relationship choices and experiences, and how who you are and your experience within...

When Other People Don't Like You (Or Your Partner)

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking all about how to navigate the moments where other people don't like you or your partner.

Politics and Disagreements

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking all about navigating different political perspectives (and disagreements in general) within your relationship.

The Problem with Butterflies

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Find yourself longing for butterflies in your relationship? Today we cover all things about butterflies and anxiety.

Fixing Ourselves

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever noticed once you identify anxiety (or any other problem you are struggling with)that you immediately try to frantically fix yourself? To...

Decision Outsourcing Replay

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is an oldie but a goodie! We are talking about how we tend to rely on other people to make choices for us. For anyone struggling wit...

BONUS- Anxious to Confident Decision Maker Workshop

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey y'all! For anyone struggling with making decisions, big and small, I made something for you. Come to my workshop to learn how to become a more ...

Toxic Positivity

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Toxic positivity is the belief system that you should always be thinking and feeling positive. This belief system often contributes to our experience ...

Advice for the Anxious Bride

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts and advice for the anxious bride.

Thoughts on God, Peace & Fear

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you found yourself questioning if these thoughts are God trying to speak to you? Worrying about why you don’t have more peace in this relations...

What if My Needs Aren't Being Met?

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself spinning on what if my needs aren't being met? Todays episode we talk about better understanding your needs and why you might be ...

Being Present in Your Relationship

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Relationship Anxiety is often very preoccupied with what might happen in the future, or worried about how things happened past. Today we are talking a...

The Validation Trap

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself clinging to the opinion's of others about your relationship? For better or worse? Today's podcast episode is for you!

Nitpicking

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get caught up in nitpicking your partner? Today's episode is all about why we nitpick and breaking the cycle.

Blocks to Getting Help & Healing

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you felt the desire to work on your anxiety, but been scared to take action? Today we are breaking down some of the fears that may be holding you...

Anxiety vs. Intuition

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you found yourself wondering the difference between anxiety and intuition? Worried that all these thoughts might be your intuition? Tune in for a...

Garbage Thoughts Replay

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are bringing it back to an oldie but a goodie. Garbage thoughts episode, is so helpful if you keep getting caught up in the "But why are thes...

Other People's Relationship Stories

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself hearing about someone else's breakup or affair, and immediately start comparing your own relationship? Anxiety can lead us to tak...

Fantasy Lives

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With relationship anxiety, our mind might go to the "what if's" of possible lives... What if I would be happier single, traveling abroad? If only I w...

Client Interview- ROCD & Christianity with Reagan Lynn

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are interviewing my client Reagan Lynn, talking all things relationship anxiety and about how ROCD can impact our spirituality. Check out R...

Family of Origin & Creating Your Ideal Relationship with Lisa Lewis

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about your family of origin, expectations for love, and how you can create your ideal relationship is possible for you (no matter...

Objectification

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about objectification and how it plays a role in relationship anxiety.

Relationship Damage

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every worry that your anxiety has damaged your relationship? Today we are talking about this and how to deal with the hurt anxiety may cause.

Emotional Momentum

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our emotions have momentum, for better or worse. Today, we are talking about the emotional spiral we sometimes create for ourselves and how to pause i...

Love Myths

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about Love Myths. The misconceptions we have about love that often keep us stuck and confused in our relationships.

The Quick Fix

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself in a rush to fix your anxiety? To hurry and eliminate it from your life? Today we are talking about why we get stuck in a rush an...

Failed Relationships

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Often, the fear of failure is one of the roots of relationship anxiety. We so desperately want to avoid failing, that we avoid putting ourselves out t...

Disconnection

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does disconnection in your relationship terrify you? Today we are talking about how to experience disconnection differently and see the experience thr...

Thought Identity

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is your thought identity? Have you been making your doubts and fears about your relationship who you are? Today we are talking about thought iden...

My Story

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am sharing my story and personal experience with relationship anxiety. From how it showed up in my life to how I started making progress with ...

Shame Blame Trap

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about the shame blame cycle, and how we often get trapped between blaming our partner or shaming ourselves, which leaves us stuck...

What Love Is

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about what love is.

Love Signal Mixups

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about common feelings we might confuse for love, and how these love signal mixups might lead us to question our love.

Honesty and Guilt

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your desire to be honest might actually be fueling your anxiety around your relationship. Just because you feel guilty about your thoughts, doesn't ma...

The Right Decision with Lindsay Dotzlaf

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Find yourself frequently wondering if staying in your relationship is truly the right thing to do? Or if you partner is really right or wrong for you?...

Negativity Bias

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you are a negative person? Or your brain just tends to focus on whats going wrong? This is actually your brain working the way it is s...

Attachment Series: Becoming Secure

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about secure attachment, what does it look like and how do we start developing it within ourselves.

Attachment Series: The Anxious

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is about anxious attachment, how it shows up in relationships, and how this attachment style may be playing a role in your relationshi...

Attachment Series: The Avoidant

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is part one of a three part series. We are talking about different attachment styles and how they play into our relationship anxiety. Today is ta...

Hope

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about maintaining hope will working through relationship anxiety.

Trap Questions

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself asking questions to test your partner? To figure out if its really right? Or if they really love you? Today we are talking about ...

Emotional Ownership

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about our tendency to blame emotions on our partner, and why taking responsibility for them can be so empowering.

Love Ability

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about love ability, and how relationships are an opportunity to develop our ability to love.

Commitment

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about commitment myths and what commitment can look like when experiencing relationship anxiety!

Trust

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about trust within a relationship. What trust looks like, why it is so essential, why you might choose to withhold it, and how to...

The Feel Good Trap

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every human wants to feel good. But sometimes our pursuit of happiness is the very thing that fuels our experience of anxiety. Today we are talking ab...

The Fantasy

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our fantasy of love is and who our partner should be. Being willing to let go of the fantasy is one of the keys to letting go of anxiety.

Why Relationship Anxiety?

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are breaking down some of the reasons that we experience relationship anxiety.

Friendship & Connection with Jewel Hohman

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It can be easy to look to romantic relationships to be our everything. But we forget that a core friendships are essential to a fulfilling life. Today...

Redefining Healing

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we begin the process of working through anxiety, we imagine what healing will look like. However, often our very objectives can be the things that ...

Talking about Relationship Anxiety

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Should I tell this person about my relationship anxiety?" or "How should I share with them?" Today we are talking about opening up about relationshi...

"If You Know You Know"

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are breaking down the idea of "If you know you know", why this advice might be misleading, and how to shifting your perspective on knowing.

The Power of Unattraction

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling unattracted to your partner can be one of the feelings most feared by relationship anxiety, but today I am breaking down how feeling unattract...

Gratitude

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about gratitude and how it can impact & ease relationship anxiety.

Differences

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Differences by McKell Kristen

What if this isn't Relationship Anxiety?

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about one of the most common fears and intrusive thoughts "What if this isn't Relationship Anxiety?"

Catastrophe

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Catastrophe thinking is a landmark of anxiety. Today we are talking about how catastrophe thinking shows up, and how to shift out of worse case scenar...

Advice to the Partners

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is advice on navigating a relationship with a partner who deals with relationship anxiety.

The Zone of Control

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety tends to stem from the belief that we can control the world around of. Today, we are talking about what is within your control, and what is o...

Anxiety Anticipation

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After finding a moment of peace, it can be easy to quickly jump to anticipating the next moment anxiety returns. Today we are talking about how to nav...

Fighting & Helpful Strategies

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today is part two on fighting. We are talking about strategies that are useful in arguments and how to deal with the relationship anxiety that comes u...

Fighting & Unhelpful Strategies

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about disagreements and the strategies we use that often keep us stuck!

Relationship Rulebook

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about the rulebook we create for relationships- all the things we think it has to be in order to be "right."

To the Partners

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are doing something a bit different. I wanted to take a moment to pause, say thank you, and feel so gratitude for our partners who have been ...

The Human Void

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about the human void, the sense of something is missing or could be better, that we all experience. This void shows up from looki...

Setbacks

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Setbacks are a part of the process of working through anxiety. Today's episode is all about navigating those setbacks and leveraging them in a way to...