This solo episode comes as a response to a listener request. Ask and you shall receive! In this episode Caitlan goes deep on: How do you answer the question should I stay or should I go in a relationship? Why are you asking this question in the first place? 3 steps to helping you get the answer 5 questions to ask yourself to help you get more clarity How to take action once you've made a decision Episode Mentions & Resources: ⁠Caitlan's website⁠ ⁠Caitlan's instagram⁠ Book a free consultation with Caitlan Podcast Love: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support

Today Caitlan is on the pod solo and helps listeners under Codependency & Hyper-Independency and how it's a fine line and actually more of a spectrum. Rather than this or that, there is more shades of gray in each of this labels. In this episode Caitlan goes deep on: The concept of codependency and hyper independence as existing on a spectrum The importance of maintaining balance and individual identity within relationships Fun examples from reality TV and personal experiences to illustrate the spectrum of dependency in relationships Caitlan shares a personal story of experiencing codependency in a past relationship, highlighting the impact and consequences The nuanced ways codependency and hyper independence manifest in various relationships and contexts Listener questions about the positive aspects of codependency, supporting hyper independent friends, and identifying these tendencies in relationships The potential root causes of codependency and hyper independence, including trauma, attachment styles, and societal norms The actionable steps for self-awareness, reflection, boundary-setting, and ongoing growth in relationships Episode Mentions & Resources: ⁠Caitlan's website⁠ ⁠Caitlan's instagram⁠ Currently reading: Sociopath a memoir Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support

This audio course is the ultimate guide to making BIG decisions in your relationships. Should you make-up or breakup? Is that friendship really worth holding on to? Is your boss so toxic that it is impacting your mental health? These questions are IMPORTANT and we rarely give ourselves the opportunity to answer them. This course is opportunity to reflect on your relationships. Evaluate them. Pick up each one and inspect it to see if you are getting what you need out of it. Life is so busy and there is so much to distract us these days so this episode is an invitation to slow down & reflect. As an expert in relationships & a therapist, Caitlan has curated everything for you in this episode, all you have to do is show up! Want the free guide that goes with this audio course? You can get it by clicking here. If you're ready to change your relationship but you don't know where to start, book a Free Consultation with Caitlan here. Episode Mentions & Resources: ⁠Caitlan's website⁠ ⁠Caitlan's instagram⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support

Welcome to the subscribers first Bonus Episode where we are talking all about the ins and outs of Toxic Relationships. In this episode Caitlan answers frequently asked questions like: Can you fix a toxic relationship? Do toxic relationships have love? Do toxic people know they are toxic? Why do we stay in toxic relationships? A list of reasons why people stay including hoping the other person will change Questions to ask yourself to reflect on your relationship to see if it may be toxic Episode Mentions & Resources: ⁠Caitlan's website⁠ ⁠Caitlan's instagram⁠ If you want to work with Caitlan on your relationship you can contact her here. Podcast Love: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support

Toxic relationships are so challenging to be in & even more challenging to leave. Toxic relationships do not just apply to romantic relationships. Any type of relationship can be toxic. Caitlan starts the episode off by sharing about what she is grateful for which included a solo retreat over the weekend. She talks about what she is reading (Eastern Body, Western Mind), she shares about her caffeine journey and also pulls a Tarot card for the collective for the week. In this episode Caitlan shares about what toxic relationships are (how to define it). She also talks about the characteristics of a toxic relationship, toxic behaviors in relationships, the signs of a toxic relationship & how to get out of one. Caitlan shares that she will be opening up a couple of 1:1 spaces for people wondering if they should get out of a relationship, wondering how to end a relationship or how to fix their relationship starting in June 2024. If interested or to chat about if this container is right for you send Caitlan an email via her website or a DM on instagram. In this episode Caitlan goes deep on: The definition of a toxic relationship The characterisitics of one Toxic behaviors in relationships 6 signs you might be in a toxic relationship The steps to take to get out of one Subscribers only bonus episode coming for toxic relationship FAQs Episode Mentions & Resources: Book Caitlan is currently reading: Eastern Body, Western Mind ⁠Caitlan's website⁠ ⁠Caitlan's instagram⁠ Domestic Violence Hotline in the US: 800-799-7233 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support

Part 2/2. We're back!! In this episode Caitlan and her partner Remo answer listener questions. Through laughter and some serious moments they discuss the impact of having a child on their relationship, emphasizing the importance of communication, flexibility, and mutual understanding. They also share their personal and long-term life goals, focusing on the significance of open communication, compromise, and respect for each other's perspectives. In the episode we chat about: How our relationship changes through becoming first time parents together The biggest problems we've overcome together & how Our marriage & life goals How do we express ourselves vulnerably What emotional availability means to each of us What our happiest memory has been in the US & in Switzerland & much more Episode Mentions & Resources: ⁠Caitlan's website⁠ ⁠Caitlan's instagram⁠ Timestamps: [2:12] How has our relationship changed since becoming first time parents [18:25] Our marriage & life goals [27:08] How do we handle indifferences [32:09] How do you express yourself vulnerably [35:39] What does emotional availability mean to each of us [38:33] Our happiest memories in the US & Switzerland Podcast Love: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support

Today Caitlan is very excited to have her partner Remo on the podcast. They get personal about the relationship & answer questions that were asked by the audience. This is part one of a two part episode. In the episode we chat about: How we met We we don't believe in "the one" Living in Switzerland Challenges in our relationship Our communication & much more Episode Mentions & Resources: ⁠Caitlan's website⁠ ⁠Caitlan's instagram⁠ Podcast Love: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support

Today Caitlan is on the pod solo and talks about everything that comes up when we outgrow friendships & when friendships need to end. There is guilt, there is shame, there is questioning, there is confusion and there is the fact that we don't really talk about this in society. All that to say, this episode is for you if you want support in navigating it, I know I needed it! In this episode Caitlan goes deep on: Why friendships may change Signs that you've outgrown a friendship The most difficult things when it comes to ending friendships How to end a friendship A personal story from Caitlan ending a friendship & much more! Episode Mentions & Resources: ⁠Caitlan's website⁠ ⁠Caitlan's instagram⁠ Hex & The City Podcast Twelfth House Podcast Stumptown Cold Brew --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support

Today Caitlan is SO excited to be chatting with Krissy Tingle. Krissy is a psychotherapist who is passionate about providing a therapeutic environment that fosters freedom of expression and growth.Krissy primarily works with couples and is trained in Internal Family Systems & Intimacy from the Inside Out. She has completed all three levels of the IFS training, as well the specialist IFS trauma training. She works as a program assistant on IFS training in the UK as well as on IFIO trainings. Krissy also is exploring and training in shamanic and synergistic healing practice. In the episode we chat about: Why we both left our corporate jobs to become therapists & what called us to the work The concept of pausing in a relationship & why it’s helpful The concept of repair in a relationship Do we always need to apologize in relationships? Trusting yourself in relationships Episode Mentions & Resources: ⁠Caitlan's website⁠ ⁠Caitlan's instagram⁠ Internal Family Systems Intimacy from the Inside Out --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support

Today Caitlan is on the pod solo and talks about what to do when your relationship isn't working. She also talks about what to do if your relationship is stuck. In this episode Caitlan goes deep on: What to do if/when you notice that... You're fighting with your partner all the time and you don’t like it your friend never calls you, shows up for important events for you, etc You want more of a commitment & your partner doesn’t Every time you try to have a conversation with your partner things end horribly and you feel awful Caitlan expands on what to do in these scenarios including: spending time on your own, not making any rash decisions, etc She shares the importance of getting clarity first before you make any decisions and shares tips about how to get that clarity. Episode Mentions & Resources: Caitlan's website Caitlan's instagram Book Recommendations: Fierce Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff Fourth Wing A Gentleman in Moscow Podcast Love: Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caitlan-siegenthaler/support