Where You Left Them - The dadhugsforyoursoul Podcast

This one comes with a trigger warning - Narcissistic Abuse

In this rather brutal episode, we unpack a story about a narcissist, a dog, and the subtle ways manipulation can infiltrate everyday life. Using humor, honesty, and insight, we explore how to spot controlling behavior, protect your boundaries, and reclaim your sense of agency — all while keeping your sanity intact. If you’ve ever questioned someone’s motives or felt drained by a relationship, this episode is your guide to understanding the red flags and trusting your instincts again.

Then it’s on to questions of the week.
I can't stop thinking about them with someone else - what can I do to stop?
How do you Survive Valentine's Day after 15 years together?

As we always say, if you’re having relationship problems, going through a relationship breakup or experiencing heartbreak, then know this: we are with you. Because you can and will survive, heal and thrive.

Everyone who appears on our podcast can take positive steps forward, and so can you.
Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch the full episodes on YouTube, too.
Head to the socials (search dadhugsforyoursoul) to have your say on every episode. Or visit www.dadhugsforyoursoul/podcasts to comment, submit your quick-fire questions and even your own story.
In this podcast, we see how complicated life can be for everyone. We see that there’s always hope. And we see that there’s a lesson in every story for our own lives.

Big Hug x
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This is an episode that many of you will relate to. A story on the intersection of menopause and manosphere, and more generally the impact of menopause on relationships.
It’s raw and real, and the issues raised had Emma emotional - these issues are very familiar for so many people - we’re going to cover menopause and it’s effect on relationships on the channel and in work Harry is doing this Spring

We discuss the shock of small reveals - how a sentence uttered over dinner, amongst friends can shake your understanding of how well you know your partner of decades. The loss of the person you originally met - and how to find them again.

The situation for Helen is recoverable, we believe. It’s tough and it will take softening on both sides….and no small amount of forgiveness and understanding. Her partner’s awareness that something needs to change, that something has been lost, is a good place to begin the repair if they want to move forward together.

Then it’s on to questions of the week.
How do you deal with the guilt of setting boundaries?
How do you stick with the healing process when you keep seeing yourself messing* it up (they may have used another word)

As we always say, if you’re having relationship problems, going through a relationship breakup or experiencing heartbreak, then know this: we are with you. Because you can and will survive, heal and thrive.

Everyone who appears on our podcast can take positive steps forward, and so can you.
Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch the full episodes on YouTube, too.
Head to the socials (search dadhugsforyoursoul) to have your say on every episode. Or visit www.dadhugsforyoursoul/podcasts to comment, submit your quick-fire questions and even your own story.
In this podcast, we see how complicated life can be for everyone. We see that there’s always hope. And we see that there’s a lesson in every story for our own lives.

Big Hug x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this rather saucy episode (you have been warned), we read Ariel’s story - it brings so many twists and turns you might even call it kinky,
It’s a story of hidden lives, secrets and lies. Betrayal on an almost industrial scale, and an entire infrastructure of deception and subterfuge.

We talk about the awful pain of discovering two lives lived not in parallel, but awfully, painfully differently - and how to heal from a betrayal that runs deep and broad throughout a long, apparently healthy marriage.

The story is in two parts - with a quick intermission while we gather our faculties and get our breath back from the shock of the revelations in part 1.

There’s light here too though. Ariel is in touch with the show and is making significant and impressive progress, facing the pain this awful period of her life has unloaded upon her,
It won’t be easy, it won’t be quick - and there won’t be a complete erasure of these traumatic events. But life will be better than before, because it will be lived in her truth and authenticity without distraction or deceit.

Then it’s on to questions of the week.
What do you think is the most important thing to look for in a partner - what questions should you ask yourself when going into a relationship with a guy.
My partner cheated on me - how do i get the betrayal out of my head, it's consuming me?

As we always say, if you’re having relationship problems, going through a relationship breakup or experiencing heartbreak, then know this: we are with you. Because you can and will survive, heal and thrive.
Everyone who appears on our podcast can take positive steps forward, and so can you.
Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch the full episodes on YouTube, too.
Head to the socials (search dadhugsforyoursoul) to have your say on every episode. Or visit www.dadhugsforyoursoul/podcasts to comment, submit your quick-fire questions and even your own story.
In this podcast, we see how complicated life can be for everyone. We see that there’s always hope. And we see that there’s a lesson in every story for our own lives.

Big Hug x

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are excited to be discussing an actual voice note! So modern!

Our contributor is Mark, who shares his struggles with a tumultuous relationship marked by love bombing, sudden breakups, and the lingering pain of unresolved feelings. We discuss the inevitable emotional dysregulation that these kinds of chaotic relationships cause and how to work your way through to peace.

In the second part of the episode, we discuss the Tool of the Week, which this week is taken from the upcoming Intentional Dating pack. The excitingly titled “Micro-Moments Grounding Card” is designed to be a screenshot-able prompt to ground you when emotions are running away with you in a dating situation! Emma is going to give this a go and maybe tweak it to suit any one of a million situations in the week where her emotions run away with her! She’ll report back across our social channels, so look out for that.

Finally, we move on to the quick-fire questions, and this week they are:

· Why do we crave the person who hurt us the most?
· How do I know if I'm “just” hurt or actually traumatised?
· Do I have to forgive my ex to move on and properly heal?

As we always say, if you’re having relationship problems, going through a relationship breakup or experiencing heartbreak, then know this: we are with you. Because you can and will survive, heal and thrive. Everyone who appears on our podcast can take positive steps forward, and so can you.

Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch the full episodes on YouTube, too.

Head to the socials (search dadhugsforyoursoul) to have your say on every episode. Or visit www.dadhugsforyoursoul/podcasts to comment, submit your quick-fire questions and even your own story.

In this podcast, we see how complicated life can be for everyone. We see that there’s always hope. And we see that there’s a lesson in every story for our own lives.

Big Hug
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back! Season 2 (that’s what the kids call it) starts with a submission from Annie – a sadly too familiar story of a toxic relationship and a woman shrinking herself so much that she is no longer recognisable, even to herself.

Harry and Emma delve into the complexities of relationships, focusing on a listener's story of emotional turmoil and healing. They discuss the impact of past traumas, the importance of self-awareness, and the journey towards self-recovery. Annie has already started, even if she doesn’t realise!

We also look at what’s coming with dadhugsforyoursoul and explore the new “Intentional Dating” pack as part of our “tool of the week” feature.

Our new quick-fire questions explore:

· How long it takes to feel better
· How to avoid avoidants
· Could a breakup turn you from a healthier attacher to an avoidant?

As we always say, if you’re having relationship problems, going through a relationship breakup or experiencing heartbreak then know this: we are with you. Because you can and will survive, heal and thrive. Everyone who appears on our podcast can take positive steps forward, and so can you.

Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer and anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch the full eps on YouTube too.

Head to the socials (search dadhugsforyoursoul) to have your say on every episode. Or visit www.dadhugsforyoursoul/podcasts to comment, submit your quick-fire questions and even your own story.

In this podcast, we see how complicated life can be for everyone. We see that there’s always hope. And we see that there’s a lesson in every story for our own lives.

Big Hug
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.