Monique Gomez

Avoidance and Control

Health EN ↓ 68 episodes

Are you avoiding places and people to feel more comfortable? Welcome to the Avoidance and Control Podcast, together we will uncover these common reactions of our nervous system and learn to use them to our advantage to get our voices heard and needs met. Join me as we step out of society's view of health and focus on skills over symptoms. Host Monique Gomez former mental health clinician turned Trauma and Resilience Life Coach, will simplify the science to help you navigate being a human with reactions, tools to support, and how her coaching to reach compassion beyond your imagination.

Author

Monique Gomez

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Health

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Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

Compassion Over Guilt: People Pleasers in Hurt Cycles (Part2) 22.12.2024

Have you felt like you are a victim of a Narcissist or a person who is crazy selfish? This episode has been a long time coming, as these are common questions and responses I speak to my clients about. Majority of my clients who want to get out of these old patterns and stories are people pleasers. In the Episode: Why We Hold on to Toxic Cycles Bring Self-Compassion to Your Big Heart How Fear Split...

Survival Mode and Grief with Andrea Turnbow 16.12.2024

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in doing, ignoring your pain just to make it through the day? In this episode we'll dive into the survival mode that keeps us resisting pain and grief. Andrea is the founder of The Grief Nook, a comfortable space to creatively grieve in community. Through her workshops, support groups, speaking events, and individual support, she helps grievers discover ways to...

Rooted in Nature and Support with Brittny Johnson 09.12.2024

Winter Skin, super dry? We chat with Brittny Owner of Trades of Brit to discuss nature, family and faith. In This Episode: Pregnancy and Tuning into your Body Grief and Remembering our Loved ones Faith and Social Supports Brittny owns Trades of Brit, a natural skincare company, rooted in nature and perfected in science. She has her masters in Organic Chemistry and even has an internship with Lorea...

Compassion Over Perfection: Thriving When Systems Break Down with Dr. Veronica 02.12.2024

Sometimes we let our impulsive nature push us further away from our goals. Quick reactions we have with our money, our time or even the tasks we wish to complete. Dr. Veronica Schiltz is a mama of two kids under three, a wife, a Christ follower and a licensed chiropractor and certified health coach passionately focused on the nervous system. She takes a holistic approach to both coaching and chiro...

Rewire ADHD Symptoms with Mercedes Collins 25.11.2024

Do you have ADHD and tired of the symptoms? Or do you want to learn how to adapt when Ego gets in the way? In this episode, we chat about Brain Balancing with Neurofeedback then a well-executed tangent on the following: Knowing Yourself and Communicating Clearly: Understand who you are, speak honestly, and make choices that match your values. Recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and past experie...

Throwback: What is Fawning/ People Pleasing with Allie Andrews 14.11.2024

Have you been called a People Pleaser? If you often put others' needs before your own, then you might be in this natural Nervous System Reaction. In This Episode: Examples of Fawning/People Pleasing Boundaries and Compassion Listening to Your Needs Allie helps individuals and couples have better sex and feel happier and more secure in themselves and their relationships. Allie is a Certified Somati...

Do Your Research: Examine All Your Parts with Natalie Barnett 11.11.2024

Do you ever feel like you are Self-sabotaging your Success? In all areas of life, work, or business, our Subconscious Mind can interfere with our wants. Natalie and I went deep into her recent battle with Self Sabotage. Natalie is a Board Accredited and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, EFT Tapping Practitioner, NLP Practitioner & Certified Life + Success Coach. She's been called the "Mindset...

Authentic Relationships with Niko Arapakiles 04.11.2024

Why does authenticity feel so rare in a world full of curated images and perfected profiles? In this episode my new friend Niko gets vulnerable with me as we discuss topics like: Branding Navigating Relationship Challenges Rejection You will explore how staying true to yourself can transform your connections, shape your brand, and even elevate your spiritual life. Niko Arapkiles is the host of the...

Ignite Your Inner Fire with Tish The Shakti Coach 28.10.2024

Starting your healing journey can feel overwhelming, but with guidance from The Shakti Coach’s first three steps, you'll have a clear path to begin transforming your mental and emotional well-being. In This Episode: Releasing is the first step and other ways to explore this Forgiveness as Self-Love Act Find Your Value/Motivation Tish, known as The Shakti Coach, is a passionate advocate for persona...

Why Self Care Isn't Working Anymore 27.10.2024

Over the last five years, the world has gone all-in on self-care, with influencers and experts alike swearing by routines and rituals to boost mental health. But what if you've been doing it all and still feel...stuck? In this episode, we dive into the hidden reasons why traditional self-care might not be enough—and what you really need to move forward. In this Episode: - How to get out of Reactio...

Root Cause with Foot Zone Trainer Maleah Gordon 21.10.2024

Ever wonder why Healing feels like it takes forever? Wer dive into why healing is not a check list with Foot Zone Trainer Maleah Gordon. Maleah Gordon loves people and is passionate about sharing the hopeful message of holistic healing. She is the founder of A.NEW, an organization dedicated to helping people embrace the woo and wise! Through her education programs, keynote speeches, and conference...

Journal Series: Self Compassion Letter 16.10.2024

This journal feels WAY More needed than the Future Self Letter, but they definitely share some components. This is for all your "failures", the hurt/pain of your Expectations not being met. Quick and easy but most efficient when you read to Yourself in the Mirror. Resources: Image Resources (feeling wheel) Self Love Workbook Moniques Links Presale Building Regulation Hybrid Gifted Consultation of...

Journal Series: Belief Exercise 14.10.2024

Are you ready to get unstuck? These three Journal Prompts help me and my clients stop overwhelm, examine beliefs keeping us stuck, and build quick confidence and encouragement to get through any problem or life transition. In this Episode: why you need to examine beliefs why your mindset work is stalled or plateaued How to reframe with 3 steps Resources from this Episode: Belief Exercise freebie(...

Journal Series: Pause/Stuck Journal 14.10.2024

Are you ready to get unstuck? These three Journal Prompts help me and my clients stop overwhelm, examine beliefs keeping us stuck, and build quick confidence and encouragement to get through any problem or life transition. In This Episode: Stop overwhelmed in 9 Minutes How to Let That Shit Go Asking for help is a part of getting unstuck Connected Episodes: Manage Change with Ashley Mina Two Ways t...

Navigating Relationship Ruptures with Repair featuring Allie Andrews 01.07.2024

Do you often sweep hurt feelings or misunderstandings under the rug never to be heard from again? Do you run away or feel attacked when someone explains how they feel? Then this episode is for you. Allie helps individuals and couples have better sex and feel happier and more secure in themselves and their relationships. Allie is a Certified Somatica® Sex and Relationship Coach, Certified Yoga Teac...

Money Matters & Building Your Legacy with Erica Schrock 24.06.2024

Does your family also avoid the topic of money? or is money a common topic of tension in your life? Not surprised, money is the most popular topic we humans like to avoid. Erica is a top notch financial planner who does everything for the love and impact of others. With an upbringing in finance she decided to change the narrative of females in the finance industry and take a different approach in...

The Negotiated Apology; Practice Empathy with Jon Bui 17.06.2024

Ever avoid giving an apology or excluding details to not hurt the other person? Wish you could be more calm when you are apologizing. In this Episode: How to Control the Conversation Co-Regulation as a practice Empathy as a way forward Meet Jon: Jon is a guy trying to do better. He is currently located on planet Earth and is ambivalent about existing in our plane of reality. He is an attorney recr...

Stop Avoiding and Create Real Connections with Allie Andrews 10.06.2024

Are you someone who runs and hides when people get emotionally close? Is hiding from others a common behavior you have? Then you likely lean into the avoidant attachment style. Allie Andrews and I deep dive into this topic, how these behaviors are created, catch a bad rep, and how to build genuine connections. What is Avoidant Attachment Style Skills to Practice Getting Needs Met Allie helps indiv...

Feeling Out of Control With Tara Leson 03.06.2024

Some of us are control freaks, but sometimes we are bound into submission by systems that make us feel out of control. Have you ever felt this way? In this episode, we explore: Toxic Stress Experience(s) Boundaries Strengths within the Chaos Tara Leson is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who works with online business owners to build and grow their businesses through strategy, systems, and automati...

Navigating Cycles of Hurt 29.05.2024

Ever notice how we keep being hurt in our relationships? Are you currently dealing with blame in relationships for yourself or from others? then this episode is for you... In the Episode : Dynamics of Narcissists and People Pleasers Stuckness in Comfort in Cycles Taking Responsibility for Our Patterns Links: My Book: Not The Chancla Book a Gifted Call Socials: Instagram Facebook Eventbrite

Choosing Gifts Over Victimhood with Jackie Dragone 27.05.2024

Jackie and I went off the rails with our conversation on growth and our gifts. Have you ever considered the parts of your personability as gifts? In the Episode we Chat about: Stepping Out of Victimhood & Seasonal Depression SAFNET Abbreviated into Skill Human Design as a tool to learn your gifts Jackies Links: Instagram Facebook Community Jackies Apple Podcast Link Jackies Spotify Podcast Lin...

Building Regulation Testimonial Interview BONUS 22.05.2024

Ever feel stagnant or stuck in your healing journey? Have you ever wanted to change your old ways but were too overwhelmed with where to start? This is why I created Building Regulation. Then after four groups, I expanded the program into a hybrid of one-on-one Coaching sessions and Group support. This expanded program supports clients who need extra time to work through old beliefs and values tha...

What is The DSM? 20.05.2024

Stop trying to Diagnose yourself, you are NOT a professional. Trying to guess your friends and family's diagnosis, is also not helpful or cool. Seek professional health, that's where the real coolness is. In this episode, we go over What is the DSM (Diagnostic Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders Why it was created A few Pros and Cons The Book of Woe How to Recognize Perfectly Hidden De...

Integrative Change Work for Rewiring Our Brain 13.05.2024

Are you curious about one of the MANY ways to rewire your brain without Retelling "trauma" Stories? Hypnotherapy is regarded as a tool to support this concept, however, my friend Shelley Martinez has an advanced approach using Integrative Change Work. Shelley Martinez is a licensed psychotherapist and life coach, creator of the Inspired Life Alchemy method. She empowers women in particul...

Coaching Flexibility with Jennifer Jakobsen 06.05.2024

Have you ever wondered about the differences between Coaching and Counseling? In this Part 2 Episode chatting with a Licensed Social Worker, we agree on how flexible Coaching is and how Thought Work is crucial for changing moods. Jennifer Jakobsen is a certified life and business mindset coach for coaches as well as a Licensed Therapist. She helps coaches ditch the doubt in their businesses and li...

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