Renew with Razan

Summary In this conversation, Razan Fikrat discusses the recurring arguments that couples face, emphasizing the role of unmet emotional needs and attachment styles. He explains how anxious and avoidant partners interact during conflicts and offers strategies for regulating emotions, breaking the cycle of repeated arguments, and repairing relationships after conflicts. The conversation highlights t...

Why Couples Have the Same Fight Over and Over Again Most couples don’t keep fighting because the issue hasn’t been discussed enough — they keep fighting because the real issue hasn’t been addressed. Underneath recurring arguments about chores, money, communication, or time together is usually the same core need: the need to feel safe, seen, valued, and connected . When that need feels threatened,...

This podcast is for couples who want to better understand  why  they keep having the same conflicts—and how attachment styles play a powerful role in relationship dynamics. Through a compassionate and down-to-earth lens, we explore  attachment styles , how they develop, and how different attachment needs can collide in relationships. You’ll learn why certain patterns can create  distance, anxiety,...

Letting go isn’t about forgetting or pretending something didn’t matter — it’s about releasing what no longer serves your peace. Our brains often resist letting go because the familiar feels safe, even when it hurts. We hold on to relationships, guilt, expectations, and versions of ourselves out of fear or habit, but that emotional weight can drain our minds and bodies. The process begins with awa...

Mother wounds—emotional injuries resulting from a strained, neglectful, critical, or emotionally unavailable relationship with one’s mother—can significantly impact how a person parents their own children. These wounds often stem from unmet needs in childhood and can show up in subtle or overt ways in the parenting role.

Mother wounds—emotional injuries resulting from a strained, neglectful, critical, or emotionally unavailable relationship with one’s mother—can significantly impact how a person parents their own children. These wounds often stem from unmet needs in childhood and can show up in subtle or overt ways in the parenting role.

MOTHER WOUNDS Mother wounds refer to the emotional, psychological, and sometimes physical pain or unmet needs resulting from a strained or dysfunctional relationship with one’s mother or primary maternal figure. These wounds often develop in childhood but can continue to affect a person’s relationships, self-esteem, and emotional regulation well into adulthood. Many people carry shame around their...

Teen-parent conflict is a common and often challenging part of adolescence, stemming from the developmental changes that teens experience as they strive for independence and establish their own identity. This conflict often arises when parents struggle to balance their protective instincts and authority with the teen's desire for autonomy, leading to disagreements over issues such as rules, cu...

Parents and teens often struggle with communication and understanding each other's perspectives. For teens, it's a time of developing independence and identity, which can clash with parents' desire to protect and guide. Parents may feel frustrated by their teens' desire for more freedom, while teens may feel misunderstood or restricted by rules. The generational gap, differing priorities, and vary...

When we talk about kids self-medicating , we generally refer to the phenomenon where children or adolescents try to manage their emotional or psychological struggles (like stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma) by using substances or engaging in behaviors that alter their mood or state of mind. These substances or behaviors can include things like alcohol, drugs, prescription medications, or even...

The terms "involved parent" and "hover parent" (or "helicopter parent" ) refer to two different approaches to parenting, particularly in terms of how much control and attention a parent exerts in their child's life. Here’s a breakdown of both: An involved parent actively engages in their child’s life, providing support, guidance, and nurturing without overstepping boundaries. They are present, att...

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The truth behind the behavior of these kids. #children#teachers#classroom#classclown#behavior#therapy#psychology#child#childdevelopment#communication#childpsychology#therapist#childtherapist#mentalhealth#support#childmentalhealth#

Sharing more information about bullies and the impact they have on others. Why does a bully act the way that he or she does and where does it come from? Please share and repost #bullies#mentalhealth #kids #teens #youth #school #parents #student #counseling #therapy #foryou #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #fyp #stress #stressrelief #fyp#fyp#relationship #paranoia #counseling #c...

What people do not realize is that bullies are not the happiest on the inside. as a matter of fact, they are broken and hurting people. this is the time of year when we see bullying on a rise. please share , re-post and educate anyone you know that may benefit from this video. #mentalhealth #kids #teens #youth #school #parents #student #counseling #therapy #foryou #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters #me...

helping normalize the struggle with mental health. We all have chapters in our lives that challenge us mentally and emotionally. Let’s simplify it ……. #psychology #growth #strength #human #authenticity #worthit #intentionalliving #need  #lovewins #relationships #loveyou #friends #family #awareness #lessons #tips #beyourself #psychology # couples#therapymentalhealth#kids#coping#stress#communication...

We all fall into some form of codependency in our lives every now and then as a survival skill in certain situations. When it becomes how you exist in relationships as a norm, that is when it should be acknowledged and dealt with. #codependent #codependency#selflove#psychology#therapy#couples#relationships#change#mentalhealth##selfcarematters#psychology#yourself#stress#mentalillness#trauma#ptsd#me...

Inner Child work is not easy. Here is a helpful tool. You can recreate yourself at all times. Each day is a new start and an opportunity to make a new decision that serves you. #psychology#yourself#stress#mentalillness#trauma#ptsd#mentalwellness#mentalhealthconseling#mentalhealthsupport#mentalhealthcrisis#mentalhealthsupport #innerchild#innerchildwork#innerchildhealing#newbeginngs

Anger is a relationship killer. #need #lovewins #relationships #loveyou #friends #family #awareness #lessons #tips #beyourself #psychology # couples#therapysessions #honesty #selflove #strength #consciousness #foryoupage #anger #relationship #fighting #psychology #growth #strength #human #authenticity #worthit #intentionalliving #need #lovewins #relationships #loveyou #friends #family #awareness #...

It’s that time…… School is around the corner. Ways to get the teens ready and back on schedule. #mentalhealth #kids #teens #youth #school #parents #student #counseling #therapy #foryou #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #fyp #stress #stressrelief #fyp#fyp#relationship #paranoia #counseling #counselorsoftiktok #panic #panicattack#mentalhealthawareness#mentalhealthmatters#mentalhea...

How do we help our teens understand the negative effects of social media. Specifically on self image and esteem. #mentalhealth #kids #teens #youth #school #parents #student #counseling #therapy #foryou #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #fyp #stress #stressrelief #fyp#fyp#relationship #paranoia #counseling #counselorsoftiktok #panic #panicattack#mentalhealthawareness#mentalhealth...

If you have a hard time being in social settings, that does not make you antisocial. You definitely do not want the label of antisocial and here is why. Listen to my podcast and learn ways you can manage your anxiety in social settings, and the difference between antisocial personality disorder and social anxiety. #therapy #foryou #integrity #psychology #psychology #growth #strength #human #authen...

Self sabotage is definitely something that we do and sometimes don’t even realize that we’re doing. How many times we derail plans when we self sabotage by the words that we say to ourselves. #foryou #integrity #psychology #psychology #growth #strength #human #authenticity #worthit #intentionalliving #need #lovewins #relationships #loveyou #friends #family #awareness #lessons #tips #beyourself #ps...

Teens this is for you. #psychology #growth #strength #human #authenticity #worthit #intentionalliving #need  #lovewins #relationships #loveyou #friends #family #awareness #lessons #tips #beyourself #psychology # couples#therapy#foryou #integrity #psychology #psychology #growth #strength #human #authenticity #worthit #intentionalliving #need  #lovewins #relationships #loveyou #friends #family #awar...