Do you find yourself to be anxious in relationships? What about avoidant or fearful of getting too close to someone? The season finale is here and we’ve got a good one. Liana sits down with relationship therapist and coach, Laura Caruso, MHC-LP, to answer listener questions about attachment styles. Laura breaks down the difference between love vs. attachment, what love ACTUALLY feels like, and what it means to be secure in a relationship. Liana and Laura finally admit that they believe “the talking stage” is a cop out to being in a committed relationship. #WeSaidIt. Connect with Laura: @lauracaruso.therapy https://lauracarusotherapy.com/ Follow the pod on IG: @Letsbehonest.podcast Follow Liana on IG: @LianaRossLMHC Submit a question/topic request: [email protected] Work with Liana & learn more about Gooding Wellness: www.goodingwellness.com Check us out on Youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzm9UidabFI3luVOuhlgi9zOk3Ijz2cdS Sponsored by Mountainside Treatment Center

Why do we ALWAYS tend to catch ourselves in the comparison game?  And why does social media make it so incredibly easy to compare our lives to someone else's highlight reel?  In this episode I sit down with Licensed Social Worker, Emily Dolan, to talk all things confidence and comparison.  We read listener submitted questions including feeling that others are "further along in life," being the only single friend in a group filled with couples, comparing present self to our past self, and SO much more.  Emily takes us through what she has seen within her professional and personal life when it comes to comparing our life to someone else's, how it impedes our self esteem, and what to do about it.   Follow the pod on IG: @Letsbehonest.podcast Follow Liana on IG: @LianaRossLMHC Submit a question/topic request: [email protected] Work with Liana & learn more about Gooding Wellness: www.goodingwellness.com Check us out on Youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzm9UidabFI3luVOuhlgi9zOk3Ijz2cdS Sponsored by Mountainside Treatment Center

ITS THE HOLIDAY SEASON! We love this time of year! No matter what you celebrate, no matter what tradition you practice, sometimes the holidays can also be #rough. Liana is getting real and answering some listener submitted questions and concerns that are coming up during this time of year. She speaks to how to navigate stressful family dynamics and what to do if this is the first year without a loved one who recently passed. She also breaks down the very real struggle associated with this being the first holiday season in recovery from an eating disorder and substance abuse addiction. Cuz we all know the holidays are FLOODED with food and booze. You’ll want to listen to this episode before you have to deal with Aunt Judy’s questions about your dating life. Follow the pod on IG: @Letsbehonest.podcast Follow Liana on IG: @LianaRossLMHC Submit a question/topic request: [email protected] Work with Liana & learn more about Gooding Wellness: www.goodingwellness.com Check us out on Youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzm9UidabFI3luVOuhlgi9zOk3Ijz2cdS Sponsored by Mountainside Treatment Center

If someone in your family is struggling with their mental health, does it impact the whole room?  Well, today Liana is joined by Larry Epstein, LMHC, to answer a listener's question about the difficulty of emotionally detaching from a family member's anxiety.  They break down what detachment means, how to incorporate it, and how to manage your own personal anxiety.  Liana and Larry dive deeper into the topic of anxiety and how it differs from stress, when stress can actually be useful, and how to navigate these intrusive thoughts we all know and hate.  Larry shares his take on using pop culture in therapy sessions, as well as his experience in working with veterans, trauma survivors, and anxious individuals.  You'll need this one before the next time you visit your family! Connect with Larry: http://lepsteincounseling.com/ Follow the pod on IG: @Letsbehonest.podcast Follow Liana on IG: @LianaRossLMHC Submit a question/topic request: [email protected] Work with Liana & learn more about Gooding Wellness: www.goodingwellness.com Check us out on Youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzm9UidabFI3luVOuhlgi9zOk3Ijz2cdS Sponsored by Mountainside Treatment Center

Non-monogamy? Open relationships? Polyamory?...WHAT?! Don't worry, we are in for a treat; we are all about to get educated by Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Antonio Carratelli.  Antonio joins Liana in today's episode to answer listener questions and dismantle the misconceptions around non-monogamous relationships, how to approach the topic with a partner, and how to actually navigate an open relationship with A LOT of honesty and communication.  Antonio provides insight into when a couple might be ready to open their relationship if interested, and when a couple might not be quite there.  We promise you might leave with a new perspective on the non-monogamous lifestyle whether it is for you or not.  You'll also learn it is NOT just all about upside down pineapples. Connect with Antonio: https://www.familytherapyli.com/ Follow the pod on IG: @Letsbehonest.podcast Follow Liana on IG: @LianaRossLMHC Submit a question/topic request: [email protected] Work with Liana & learn more about Gooding Wellness: www.goodingwellness.com Check us out on Youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzm9UidabFI3luVOuhlgi9zOk3Ijz2cdS Sponsored by Mountainside Treatment Center

We all experience grief and loss in our lives, yet no one ever talks about it! Today we are changing that!  Liana is joined by grief specialist and grief educator, Michelle Gegwich, LMSW to give us the truth behind what the grief process actually looks like.  Spoiler alert: there is no “right” way to grieve, but you’ll hear what you will most likely expect during this hard time and from this “new normal.”  Michelle provides insight into how to best support someone who is grieving.. And it aint always making them a baked ziti.  You’ll also hear the signs that will tell you when grief counseling is needed rather than experiencing grief on your own. Learn more about Michelle Here : https://www.goodingwellness.com/michelle-gegwich Follow the pod on IG: @Letsbehonest.podcast Follow Liana on IG: @LianaRossLMHC Submit a question/topic request: [email protected] Work with Liana & learn more about Gooding Wellness: www.goodingwellness.com Check us out on Youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzm9UidabFI3luVOuhlgi9zOk3Ijz2cdS Sponsored by Mountainside Treatment Center

If you think infidelity is black and white, think again. Liana is discussing recent cheating scandals among some of our favorite celebs. She breaks down the 11 (YES 11) different types of infidelity and when to call it quits. BUT, Liana also discusses the real steps a couple can take to rebuild their relationship and trust after cheating. #communication and #HONESTY! Get ready to reframe your perspective on infidelity recovery. Follow the pod on IG: @Letsbehonest.podcast Follow Liana on IG: @LianaRossLMHC Submit a question/topic request: [email protected] Work with Liana & learn more about Gooding Wellness: www.goodingwellness.com Check us out on Youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzm9UidabFI3luVOuhlgi9zOk3Ijz2cdS Sponsored by Mountainside Treatment Center

Ever wanted to know what it really takes to become a psychotherapist? Look no further! Liana is answering a listener question and detailing the steps she took to be a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. School, school, exams, and a lot of ups and downs… it was NOT a steam-lined path. Tune in to hear how Liana almost actually became an elementary teacher (WHAT?!), and the moment she swerved into the path that would eventually lead her to where she is today. Follow the pod on IG: @Letsbehonest.podcast Follow Liana on IG: @LianaRossLMHC Submit a question/topic request: [email protected] Work with Liana & learn more about Gooding Wellness: www.goodingwellness.com Check us out on Youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzm9UidabFI3luVOuhlgi9zOk3Ijz2cdS Sponsored by Mountainside Treatment Center

We all know the drama..and today we are talking about it! Liana is re-joined by Licensed Therapist and mama specialist, Sowania Germain, LMHC to break down the cyber bullying around RHOBH, Garcelle Beauvaix, and her son, Jax. Sowania shares her personal experience as a woman of color and Haitian background, how she has navigated past scrutiny which involved her kids. The ladies provide fellow moms ways to navigate the difficulties associated with our kids being discriminated against and bullied. FYI, it is NOT an easy path to walk, which is why we suggest grabbing a pen and paper for this one! Connect with Sowania: https://www.sowaniagermainlmhc.com/bio // @TheMamaTherapist_ Follow the pod on IG: @Letsbehonest.podcast Follow Liana on IG: @LianaRossLMHC Submit a question/topic request: [email protected] Work with Liana & learn more about Gooding Wellness: www.goodingwellness.com Check us out on Youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzm9UidabFI3luVOuhlgi9zOk3Ijz2cdS

“I just had a baby, how TF am I supposed to go back to work right now?!” You’re in luck, because this week, Liana is joined by Licensed Therapist and mama specialist, Sowania Germain, LMHC to answer your questions! Sowania helps normalize the pressure that mamas put on themselves and additionally stresses the importance of giving yourself grace! Sowania breaks down a specific plan for new moms to have in place prior to going back to the office. The ladies discuss much needed self care as a mom, and how to navigate the feelings of guilt associated with it. Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup! Connect with Sowania: https://www.sowaniagermainlmhc.com/bio // @TheMamaTherapist_ Follow the pod on IG: @LetsBHonestPod Follow Liana on IG: @LianaRossLMHC Submit a question/topic request: [email protected] Work with Liana & learn more about Gooding Wellness: www.goodingwellness.com Check us out on Youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzm9UidabFI3luVOuhlgi9zOk3Ijz2cdS