Relative Insights' Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode recorded Feb 2026 Have you ever felt trapped in a rollercoaster of intense highs and crushing lows in your relationships? What if the search for love is actually a survival mechanism hiding deep wounds—from childhood neglect to attachment issues—that keep you stuck in a cycle of obsession, fantasy, and emotional chaos? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Relative Insights explore the emerging role of AI in mental health support. They delve into the pressing issue of barriers to traditional therapy and explore how systemic factors, such as limited access to mental health services and therapists, are driving individuals to seek AI-based alternatives. They demo a chat session with chat gpt to understand the pull of s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the hosts delve into the concept of the 'mother wound,' a term that describes the emotional trauma that can arise from a mother's lack of emotional support. They discuss the signs and symptoms of this wound, its impact on relationships, and the intergenerational trauma that can perpetuate it. Personal experiences of our guests are shared, highlighti...

Send us Fan Mail This episode brings closure to the series on infidelity. This conversation delves into the often overlooked effects of infidelity, exploring themes such as the psychological trauma, physical health effects, and the ripple effects on relationships, parenting, and community dynamics. The discussion highlights the concept of 'cheater karma,' the guilt experienced by those w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the complex topic of emotional affairs, defining what they are and how they differ from physical infidelity. They explore various signs of emotional infidelity, reasons why individuals may engage in such behavior, and the stages that emotional affairs typically progress through. The conversation emphasizes the importance of communication and connecti...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, the hosts delve into the concept of micro cheating, exploring its definition, implications, and the role of social media in modern relationships. They discuss how seemingly trivial actions can erode trust and lead to emotional infidelity. The importance of communication and setting boundaries is emphasized, along with recognizing signs of micro cheating and e...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Relative Insights delve into the complex topic of cheating and infidelity, exploring the reasons behind such behaviors, the evolving definitions of cheating in modern relationships, and the impact of emotional support and communication. They share statistics on infidelity, discuss the dynamics of open relationships, and reflect on how age and family...

Send us Fan Mail This is part 1 of a 2 part series on pornography (porn). In this episode we discuss some stats on porn use, the differences btw porn use and porn addiction, etc. And we also have 2 female guests who discuss their personal views on porn. Without giving too much away, give it a listen! Every Second: 28,258 users are watching pornography on the internet. $3,075.64 is being spent on p...

Send us Fan Mail This is the 2nd part in a 2 part series about pornography (porn). In this episode we turn things over to the public and get the views of men and women on porn and how it affects them, their relationships and their view on sex.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It’s suicide prevention month… we explore the importance of discussing this topic in your own household and reiterate as well as expound on what we discussed last year in our suicide episode. Resources: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Month https://www.projectsemicolon.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the necessity for self care among mental health professionals and why it is important for us to take care of ourselves. We also discuss the stigma behind mental health professionals seeking therapy and sharing their own mental health issues, while also touching on compassion fatigue and burnout. Here are some of the most common signs of compassion fat...

Send us Fan Mail Family estrangement is a separation within a family, often involving one or more members of the family choosing to withdraw from one another. In this episode, we explore this topic, while hearing from our guests own heartbreaking traumatic experience.  As you will hear, estrangement is one of the most painful and complex challenges that a family can face. When one family member sa...

Send us Fan Mail What Is Ghosting? Ghosting is abruptly ending communication with someone without explanation. The concept most often refers to romantic relationships but can also describe disappearances from friendships and the workplace. As humans we go through so many different experiences in our lives, and depending on our experiences or being a highly sensitive person (HSP) we can experience...

Send us Fan Mail Video games seem to be blamed for many different negative effects on mental health. Some studies indicate that gaming results in people becoming anxious, depressed, angry, or even violent. However, there is more to the story. Playing video games has numerous benefits for your mental health. Video games can help you relieve stress and get your mind going. Some benefits include:  Me...

Send us Fan Mail Relative Insights sits down with a special guest to discuss the trauma experienced in a same sex marriage with a person who exhibits narcissistic traits and subsequent trauma experienced when trying to separate yourself.  It's unfortunate, but many victims come to the understanding that divorce/separation doesn’t stop the narcissistic abuse; in fact, it often escalates when a...

Send us Fan Mail An unfiltered, yet thoughtful discussion of post infidelity stress disorder (PISD) from two mental heath professionals who just happen to be cousins. In this episode, we discuss infidelity, define post infidelity stress disorder, various ways to receive help, etc.  With PISD relationship partners of both genders may experience similar classical symptoms of PTSD: ·         Repeated...

Send us Fan Mail An unfiltered, yet thoughtful discussion of racial trauma from two mental heath professionals who just happen to be cousins. In this episode, we discuss racial trauma, what is looks like, our own personal experiences, giving examples of discriminations, microaggressions, and the ultimate toll it takes on us. Racialized Trauma is a topic that is not widely discussed and with new bi...

Send us Fan Mail An unfiltered, yet thoughtful discussion of suicide from two mental heath professionals who just happen to be cousins. In this episode, we discuss the changes in suicide rates, the alarming rise in suicide among youth and young adults, including the most recent suicides of some celebrity young adults. Suicide is one of those taboo topics that’s begging for a frank and open discuss...