Renee Monaco on EMDR, red flags and real boundaries
Are red flags lazy thinking or smart self-preservation?
I just sat down with Renee Monaco.
NYC artist and creator behind Peach Mango Juice; pottery, cooking, candid dating talk.
In this episode you’ll learn
EMDR after 6 sessions cut intrusive loops; levelled emotions. More at 02:41.
A one-text script to set reply-time boundaries without games. See 26:59.
Acceptance vs pattern-matching: a simple filter to choose partners faster. Start 13:31.
We dive into the details later in the conversation.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:41 The Impact of Therapy on Personal Growth
05:21 Navigating Relationships and Therapy
07:59 Understanding Grief and Its Effects
10:54 The Role of Therapy in Decision Making
13:31 Red Flags in Relationships
16:25 Personal Stories and Life Lessons
24:20 Navigating Boundaries in Friendships
25:36 Dating Apps and Communication
26:59 Texting Etiquette and Expectations
29:16 Red Flags and Green Flags in Dating
30:09 The Dynamics of Paying on Dates
31:45 Lunch Dates vs Dinner Dates
33:05 Social Media Presence and Relationships
33:44 Prenups and Relationship Security
34:47 PDA Preferences in Relationships
35:41 Trust and Privacy in Relationships
37:14 The Smoking Debate
39:04 Attraction and Relationship Dynamics
41:08 The Meaning of Life and Friendship
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