On this episode of Affirmations and Gratitude, host Rae Sanchez, MFT, explores the challenging yet empowering journey of leaving a toxic relationship.

You’ll learn:· How to identify manipulation, control, and other toxic patterns.· Practical steps for creating a safe exit plan.· The importance of support networks, boundaries, and professional help.· Ways to rebuild self-esteem and rediscover joy after leaving.

Whether you’re in the process of leaving, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand this topic better, this episode offers compassionate guidance and empowering tools.

On this episode of Affirmations and Gratitude, host Rae Sanchez, MFT, dives into the importance of pouring more into yourself. So often we give until we’re drained, but true generosity comes from a place of overflow. In Episode 4: Pouring Into Yourself, Rae explores how to recognize when your cup is empty, practical ways to refill it with intention, and why prioritizing self-care is key to living in balance, alignment, and abundance.

On this episode of Affirmations and Gratitude, host Rae Sanchez, MFT, explores a question that may seem harmless on the surface, but can carry deep emotional weight: "Why don’t you have kids?" While often asked out of curiosity, this question can unintentionally open wounds, stir grief, or challenge personal boundaries.

Through real stories from listeners and a therapeutic lens, Rae unpacks why this topic is so sensitive. You’ll hear how issues like infertility, personal choice, and societal expectations intersect, and why it’s essential to approach these conversations with empathy and respect.

Tune in for thoughtful alternatives to asking personal questions, and learn how we can foster more supportive, understanding dialogue with those around us.

Listen now, and don’t forget to share if this episode resonates with you.

In this episode of Affirmations and Gratitude, host Rae Sanchez, MFT, takes a thoughtful look at the compassionate framework of gentle parenting. Discover what gentle parenting truly means, how it operates in everyday life, and explore its four core principles: respect, empathy, boundaries, and modeling. Rae shares practical strategies for implementingthese principles at home and offers advice for navigating common challenges such as social pressure and the struggle to remain consistent. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply curious about conscious parenting, this episodeprovides valuable insights and empowering guidance.

Have you ever felt a close friendship quietly slipping away? Maybe life changes? New relationships, shifting priorities have pulled you apart. This episode explores the heartbreak of friendship drift, how to care for the friends who’ve always been there, and what to do when you’re the one left behind. Because friendship deserves the same intention we give everything else we love.

Do you find yourself Trauma Dumping on family and friends or on the receiving end of being trauma dumped on?

How often have you found yourself prescribing to negative self talk?

Are you in a relationship or situationship? Do you know the difference?