The Relationship Podcast - There has to be an I before We!
Welcome to The Paradox of Change, where three experienced therapists guide you through the essential truth:
I B4We - You have to have a relationship with yourself before you can have a relationship with others!
We believe in understanding your needs, boundaries, and capacity for connection - because the most important relationship you'll ever have is the one with yourself.
Meet Your Guides:
Elliot Burgess - Individual therapist specializing in men's mental health and the foundational "I" work that transforms all relationships
Lottie Passell-Syms - Sex and intimacy specialist dedicated to couples therapy, helping partners navigate the "We" journey through deeper connection and authentic communication and better sex.
Fi Sclif - Individual therapy and growth coaching focusing on mindset, money, and marketing
What You'll Discover:
• How self-discovery leads to relationship mastery
• Lottie's proven couples therapy techniques for rebuilding intimacy and trust
• Practical tools for infidelity recovery, trauma healing, and authentic communication
• Insights into masculinity, femininity, and identity development
• Strategies for navigating divorce, dating after trauma, and co-parenting
• Real conversations about narcissistic abuse recovery and neurodiversity in relationships
Our Philosophy:
Inspired by Carl Rogers' wisdom: "When a client accepts themselves as they are, the curious paradox is that they then change." Whether you're working on yourself individually or as a couple, transformation starts within - heal your relationship with yourself, and watch every other relationship in your life flourish.
Content You Can Expect:
• Deep-dive conversations with mental health experts
• Individual growth episodes ("The I Series") with Elliot, Fi & Lottie
• Couples-focused content ("The We Series") with Lottie's expertise
• "I B4We Deep Dives" - All three tackling complex topics together
• Real stories of resilience and recovery
• Practical tools you can use immediately
Whether you're single and working on yourself, in a relationship needing guidance, or navigating life transitions, we're here as your collaborative guides, not distant experts, but fellow travelers who've walked these paths.
New episodes every two weeks “|” 26+ episodes available now!
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The Relationship Podcast - There has to be an I before We!
Labiaplasty - When the pursuit of perfection becomes dangerous!
Labiaplasty & Ozempic : Understanding the Surge in Popularity... Our resident therapist and coach, Fi, interviews Ceira Robinson, from London's prestigious Mayfair cosmetic surgery scene. Might Like this? https://youtu.be/pK6vVHyeWcs?si=hEY6cYBTGeo4VWd6
This eye-opening conversation reveals the alarming surge in cosmetic procedures, especially labiaplasty among young women, and exposes how social media pressures are driving dangerous beauty standards. The discussion also touches on emerging trends like Ozempic dietary injections and their intersection with body image issues.
Key Topics Covered:
• Labiaplasty surgery trends and consultation surges • NHS policies denying necessary aesthetic procedures • Body dysmorphia cycles in cosmetic surgery patients • Social media's toxic impact on women's body image • Risks of cosmetic surgery abroad vs. UK procedures • Ozempic and dietary injection trends affecting body standards • The emotional journey of cosmetic surgery recovery • Making informed choices about aesthetic procedures • Mental health implications of beauty standard pressures
Essential viewing for anyone considering cosmetic surgery, struggling with body dysmorphia, or concerned about the industry's impact on women's mental health and self-acceptance.
#CosmeticSurgery #Labiaplasty #BodyDysmorphia #MentalHealth #WomensHealth #SocialMediaImpact #BodyImage #NHS #AestheticProcedures #BeautyStandards #Ozempic #DietaryInjections #FiSclif #CeiraRobinson #TheParadoxOfChange"
Chapters
00:00
The Surge in Cosmetic Procedures
03:04
Kira's Journey into Aesthetics
06:12
Understanding Cosmetic Surgeries
08:57
The Impact of NHS Policies on Surgery Access
11:59
Labiaplasty: A Growing Trend
15:13
The Cycle of Body Dysmorphia
17:58
Social Media's Role in Body Image
20:56
Navigating Patient Insecurities
24:00
The Personal Side of Cosmetic Surgery
27:01
The Balance Between Surgery and Self-Acceptance
31:53
Understanding Surgical Procedures and Recovery
36:45
The Emotional Journey of Cosmetic Surgery
39:35
The Impact of Social Media on Body Image
41:19
The Risks of Cosmetic Surgery
51:20
Navigating the World of Cosmetic Surgery Abroad
58:43
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