Ruairi Stewart - Relationships Podcast

In a world of "situationships" and flakes, the core desire for all my clients is reliability . After a decade as a therapist, I’ve seen that one of the most healing thing you can find is a partner who is there for you. Not just when things are easy, but when life gets hard. If you’ve been used to inconsistency in love, this video will help you identify the specific pillars of a partner y...

You need to know this about relationships. Therapist-approved. I’ve spent the last 10 years listening to people talk about the one thing they regret most in relationships. It’s not what you think—but once you see it, you’ll notice it everywhere. It will make you reassess who deserves a space in your one precious life. This Is What People Regret Most. 👉 Ready for the next step? Work with me: https...

Breaking up is never easy, but the no-contact rule is a proven strategy for healing, regaining clarity, and moving forward. In this episode, I dive into the psychology of no contact and explain why it’s so effective for emotional recovery. You’ll learn how no contact helps you detach from your ex, rebuild your self-esteem, and reset your brain after the pain of a breakup. We’ll cover key topics li...

Ever wondered why you keep falling for the wrong people? In this episode, we dive deep into the surprising psychology behind attraction and why you might feel drawn to partners who aren’t right for you. We’ll explore how attachment styles, early experiences, and subconscious patterns play into your dating life and give practical tips to help you break free from repeating cycles. Join me to discove...

In this episode, Ruairi dives deep into what makes a relationship truly safe, exploring why emotional safety, trust, and respect are essential for healthy connection and growth. With a straightforward approach, he lays out how to recognise red flags that signal unsafe dynamics—like emotional manipulation, inconsistency, and criticism—and offers clear steps to create a strong foundation of support,...

In this episode, we dive deep into the process of rebuilding your confidence after a breakup. Whether you’re fresh out of a toxic relationship or still dealing with the emotional fallout months later, it’s normal to feel lost or question your worth. But this is also an opportunity to reclaim your sense of self and thrive again. We’ll explore practical, everyday strategies for picking yourself up—s...

Dive into a transformative journey as we unravel the intricate connections between procrastination, avoidance, and unhealed trauma. Discover how your nervous system impacts these behaviours and explore powerful strategies for unconscious change and trauma-based interventions. Join us for an insightful episode that promises to empower you to break free from old patterns and embrace a path of healin...

Fear of Visibility: How Unhealed Trauma Holds You Back Unhealed trauma casts a shadow over every aspect of our lives, including our careers. In this episode, we delve into the intricate ways trauma manifests, particularly focusing on the fear of being seen and visible. As someone immersed in the world of working with corporate executives, CEOs, and high performers looking to further their careers,...

In this episode, Ruairi discusses how to break free and heal from toxic relationships. He covers signs of toxic behavior, the impact of toxic relationships on self-esteem and well-being, and the importance of setting boundaries. Ruairi emphasizes the need for professional support to heal from the trauma of toxic relationships and offers insights into trauma bonds and the challenges of creating hea...

This episode takes a deep dive into the nature of grief, trauma and loss. How this shapes us, impacts us physically, mentally, emotionally as well as it how it can impact your relationships. I dive into how and why some people avoid being able to process their pain, grief or loss, why some people get stuck in their wounding and the difficulties that can come from choosing to avoid addressing this...

In this episode we will be exploring the numerous reasons that people can find themselves stuck in a relationship they know isn’t fulfilling, isn’t making them happy and why they are caught in that cycle for sometimes years at a time. We explore the catalysts that lead to change. We explore the fear of the unknown versus the pain of staying, the importance of the relationship with oneself, and the...

"Is your relationship status more 'complicated' than 'committed'? In this episode we will be diving into the topic of Situationships, what they are, the harm they can cause and ways in which you can learn to navigate them more effectively if you are currently stuck in a dynamic like this.

In this episode, we delve into exploring the wounding of men, and how this has shaped and influenced how they have coped and shown up in life and relationships. Exploring the impact of trauma, the loss of elders, the lack of rites of initiation and grounded Masculinity in the Western world, a stark lack of masculine examples to emulate i.e role models, and the barriers that make it difficult for m...

Discover the relationship insights you wish you knew before your first intimate relationship in this transformative episode.  In this episode I will share insight on self-awareness, effective communication, trust-building, red flag recognition, personal growth, emotional intelligence, and self-care. Uncover the secrets to fulfilling connections and create a solid foundation for love.  This episode...

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast, where I delve deep into the topic of the "father wound". Many of us may have heard about the impact of our relationship with our fathers, but what does it really mean? And how can it affect your adult relationships? In this episode, I explore the different ways in which this wound can manifest in our lives. From abandonment to neglect, from p...

Welcome to this episode of the podcast! Today we are exploring the topic of people-pleasing, and how it impacts our relationships and personal lives. Many of us have experienced the pressure to please others, whether it's a desire to be liked, fear of rejection, or a need for validation. But people-pleasing can take a toll on our mental and emotional well-being, leaving us feeling drained, res...

Get ready to delve into the topic that's had people debating for years - "Should you ever give an ex a second chance?" In this week's episode, we're taking a deep dive into the world of relationships and exploring whether giving an ex another shot is a clever move or a disaster waiting to happen. We'll be exploring the things you should actually consider before seriously entertaining getting back...

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast, where we're diving into the world of Relationship Deal breakers! We've all been there before: you meet someone new, and things seem to be going great, but then you discover that they have a habit or a belief that just doesn't sit right with you. Maybe it's their smoking, their lack of ambition, or their staunch political views that you just can't see e...

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast where we will be diving deep into the topic of moving on in a new relationships with someone else and the guilt that can often come with it. Breaking up from a relationship with someone you love is never easy, and it can be even harder to move on to a new relationship with someone new, especially when guilt creeps in. Whether you were in a long-term rel...

Breaking the Cycle of Narcissism:  Navigating Family Dynamics and Grief in Mother-Daughter Relationships - In this episode, we explore the complexities of recovering from narcissistic abuse in mother-daughter relationships. We discuss the difficult process of working through the grief of losing a toxic relationship, the challenges of establishing boundaries, and the impact on the entire family dyn...

Today we're going to be talking about a topic that's been getting a lot of interest lately: narcissism.  We'll explore what narcissism is, how it manifests itself in healthy and unhealthy ways through relationships, and why it's important for you to know the difference. We all know narcissists, but do we really understand what makes someone narcissistic? We'll explore the specifics of narcissism d...

In this episode I talk about a lot of things that come up for people during the holiday season, exploring difficult family dynamics, navigating this safely and also some actionable things you can do to take care of yourself during this time of year

In this episode, I dive into why people find themselves in repeated relationships with "assholes", people who treat them poorly, and the reasons why this pattern is maintained in people's intimate relationships. This was an episode that also touched on intergenerational trauma, aspects of abusive behaviour and looking at behaviour that should never be tolerated in a relationship, and why ultimatel...

In this episode, I talk a lot about one of the major complaints I hear from people about their relationships.  relationships ending, relationships growing apart, feeling lonely in a relationship, spark gone in relationship, feeling like I don't matter to partner, relationship isn't a priority to them...and so on. I discuss the major signs of disconnection, things that can lead to a potential break...

Do you feel connected to your partner, or is your relationship on the path to separation? In this episode, I dive into what causes relationships to lose their sense of closeness, intimacy, and connection, when left untreated can lead to separation or a majorly unfulfilling experience in relationships. Read 1-1 client results: https://www.whatclinic.com/psychotherapists/uk/london/ruairi-stewart Joi...