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Beginnings can't come without endings. And though it feels bittersweet to say, this episode, episode 100, marks the final episode of Relationship Reminders. For now, the podcast is coming to an end, but it's a beginning in many other ways. I'll still be creating content about relationships/self-development (and hopefully more resources, tools, and products in the future!). For now, find me on Instagram (handle below). Thanks for listening as always! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Is there a downside to being the "bigger person" in arguments? Sometimes, it might be better to skip taking the high road when dealing with difficult people. Listen now to find out why! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Are you afraid that the passion will die out, or does it feel like it already has? If your relationship has become a little boring, that might actually be a good sign! Listen now to find out why passion isn't everything and why it's okay if the spark is gone. ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Love isn't all you need, though it's still important in relationships. But are your feelings for others actually love, or something else? Listen to this episode where I talk about what really makes love love, plus a surprising (though cute and relatable) example of love to model your relationships after. ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

When your relationship is at a crossroads, the answer is always to start a new relationship—but that doesn't have to involve breaking up. In this episode, I talk about the big changes that can help renew your relationship and how to avoid repeating the same relationship problems over and over. Tune in now! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Gaslighting is a popular buzzword these days, but it's more than just that: it's a toxic and manipulative relationship behavior. Listen now to learn about what gaslighting really is, what it looks like, and how to know if you're gaslighting yourself! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Are there people in your life who always drain your energy? Do you know someone who seems to trigger you every time you interact? You may have energy vampires in your life! But there is one major tip that can help you protect your energy. Listen now to find out what it is! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Saying no is important, but sometimes saying yes is equally valuable. But if you're struggling to say yes to things outside of your comfort zone, you might be overprotecting yourself. Listen now for more on balancing protection, vulnerability, and experience in relationships and life in general. ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Are you still struggling with clear communication? Gender roles and norms might be the reason why. For hetero couples in particular, this episode is for you. Men and women are taught to stay quiet or avoid direct communication in different ways. But you can start rewriting the rules and norms in your own relationship. Tune in now to start learning how! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Healthy relationships are NOT built on control. But if you find yourself sometimes craving control, you're not alone. Find out what causes us to seek control in relationships and what you can do instead to start letting go. Tune in now! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

It's time to log off of social media. In this episode, I talk about the difference between inside-out and outside-in relationships. When we focus on how our lives and relationships look on the outside, they may suffer more on the inside. Listen now for this quick-yet-essential relationship reminder! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Do you struggle with both anxiety and avoidance in relationships? Do your relationships feel like a rollercoaster, and it seems like your needs are never getting met? You may be struggling with a fearful avoidant attachment style. Use my tips in this episode to start overcoming insecure attachment and start building healthier thoughts and habits. Tune in now! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

I've talked a lot about the importance of clear communication, but what does clear communication actually look like in relationships? The last time I devoted an entire episode to talking about relationship communication skills was two years ago, back in episode 3 (when the podcast was still called "Bad Girlfriend Radio"!). So I'm revisiting the topic today with a few updates and new tips to try. Listen now to start practicing healthier communication in your relationships! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

You know the feeling: you ditched that friend or broke up with that ex, and later, you realize there were so many red flags you missed! In this episode, I talk about five common reasons why people ignore red flags. Listen now to get to know these five reasons so you can stop being colorblind and start seeing the red flags! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Being dishonest isn't just about telling lies—it's also about omitting and ignoring important truths. To make the best decisions for both yourself and your relationships, you have to face the truth. Find out what it means to delay the truth, how to know if you're doing it, and why it's time to face reality. Listen in now for this no-sugarcoat episode! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Are your friendships draining you, or energizing you? In this episode, I talk about my own personal experience and realization that I was attracting the wrong type of friends in my life—and you might be too. Listen in to find out if your friendships are toxic and what it takes to build a healthy friendship instead. ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Hard conversations are necessary to build healthy relationships. But not all conversations are created equal. If you keep finding yourself in stressful arguments with a partner or loved one, these are the five signs it's time to walk away. Listen in now to find out when to leave a tense conversation and how to revisit these talks in a way that respects both the relationship and your mental health. ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

If you're a Highly Sensitive Person, or HSP, your sensitivity isn't a problem, but the way you might cope with your sensitivity and overstimulation could be. In this episode, I talk about the concept of being "too out" or "too in" in the world and how this can impact our personal wellbeing and relationships. READ THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON: amazon.com READ MY ARTICLE ON DATING AS AN HSP: datingroo.com ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Fact: you and your partner won't always understand each other. And the more you think you understand about each other, the more you might be mistaken. If this is true, then, why are people often so afraid of not being understood? I unpack that and how to handle a lack of understanding in relationships in this episode. ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Are your doubts and low expectations running your relationships? Self-fulfilling prophecies can dominate our lives, but they don’t have to. Tune in for a must-listen relationship reminder to help you check yourself and your thoughts. ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com