The Red Flag Project

Welcome back to the Red Flag Project In this episode we discuss a question from a listener in our mailbox series. We love getting your emails and questions! The Mailbox: My Partner Had An Affair, What Now? When you find out your partner (who you thought was wonderful) has been unfaithful, this is pretty devastating news to say the least. It's confusing and shocking news, especially if it was completely 100% unexpected. In this episode we address a listener's question and try to unpick all the components of the question and provide some food for thought and ideas around what factors need to be considered. Does an episode of infidelity have to mean the end? Can a couple survive an affair and perhaps have an even better relationship? What has to happen for the couple to move on? How can trust be re-established in the relationship and is this even possible? CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from lovetraps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife

Welcome back to the Red Flag Project In this episode we discuss 3 signs that you may want to firm up your psychological boundaries. The first one is Resentment. Having high levels of long standing resentment is a sign that you have been suppressing your true thoughts and feelings for way too long, perhaps you have been "yes" when you really wanted to say "no". Resentment can be the result of surrendering to your subjugation schema- feeling that you can't speak your mind for fear of retaliation, rejection and disapproval. The second sign is Burnout. Reaching Burnout means you've hit a wall and you can feel 1) exhausted; 2) reduced fulfilment in life and/or work and 3) general cynicism that often goes with a feeling of reduced empathy for others. This can all be the result of doing too much, putting your own needs last, assuming too much responsibility for others; pushing yourself to your physical and emotional limits; not saying "no" when you really should and pursuing unrelenting standards to your detriment. The third is Guilt. Guilt is a normal and sometimes useful and valid emotion. But many times we can feel way too much guilt and be driven by unreasonably high levels of this emotion. The self-sacrifice schema is largely driven by guilt - people with a high degree of this schema can be preoccupied by the need to lessen their guilt by overly focusing on the needs of others. Self-care and boundaries are compromised when we also prioritise other people's needs and think that it our job to take away other people's pain and suffering. When we fail to do this enough, we can feel incredibly guilty. If boundaries are an issue for you, please check out our membership program as it's one of the hot topics we will be addressing in depth. Schema Circle Membership CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from love-traps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife Join the WAITLIST for the SCHEMA CIRCLE If you’re enjoying our podcast then come alone and put your name down on the waitlist for the schema circle. That way you’ll hear when we next open the doors for new members. The schema circle is our passion project - our online schema coaching membership. https://www.theredflagproject.com/sc

Welcome back to the Red Flag Project In schema therapy, 'Modes' are a key part of the model. Schema Modes have been defined as moment-to-moment emotional states and coping responses that we all experience. But also, Modes can be understood as 'parts' of self. So modes can be observable to others and/or also a way to conceptualise the idea of multi-selves (ie, that we all have parts of self). Schema modes are activated by triggers (eg, life situations, memories, interactions with others, our own thoughts & feelings, random events) that we are especially sensitive to (ie, they are salient for us/meaningful to us in some way). Many schema modes lead us to over or under react to situations and, thus, to act in ways that end up hurting us or others and also reinforcing and perpetuating our schemas. In this episode, Gemma and Justine discuss some of the modes that are especially relevant to Narcissism. These modes are: (1) angry child mode - a core child mode (2) Bully & Attack mode - a coping mode (3) Martyr Mode - a coping mode and (4) Self-Aggrandiser mode - a coping mode. While there are other modes which might be relevant, we discuss these four as particularly important in understanding the behaviours and motivations of the person who is exhibiting narcissistic traits. CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from love-traps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife

Welcome back to the Red Flag Project In this episode we discuss core emotional needs and why they are so important for humans throughout our life. We are born into the world with needs and our emotional, social, physical and psychological well-being depends upon them. Our early care-givers are responsible for meeting our needs and as we grow and develop both ourselves and other people play a role in meeting emotional needs. The needs discussed are: In schema therapy, early maladaptive schemas develop when these needs are not adequately met or are violated in some way. CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from love-traps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife

Welcome back to the Red Flag Project Very often, if you were raised by a narcissist, in adulthood you will more or less fall into the trap of seeking the approval of people who are narcissistic. A narcissists acceptance of you is often conditional – as long as you are the version of you they want to see, then they treat you well, or at least in an acceptable way. In this episode Gemma discusses 6 relational or communications pitfalls to avoid when communicating with the difficult narcissist in your life. These are people who are really difficult to deal with or communicate with, who might gaslight you or try to manipulate you, who might be highly defensive, super sensitive to criticism, self-absorbed/self-centred; have angry outbursts; tantrums; and tend to be blaming of others and sometimes can be - condescending; patronising and belittling. CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from lovetraps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife

Welcome back to the Red Flag Project Don't you hate this! You've had a first great date with someone and then it's all down hill from there. What went wrong? In this episode Justine and Gemma put this issue under the microscope and dissect the anatomy of this all too common and disappointing scenario. CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from love-traps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife

Welcome back to the Red Flag Project In this episode, Gemma and Justine answer a question from one of their Schema Circle members. The question asks how can we know if our reaction to a break-up is fuelled by an abandonment schema or not? Before getting into this question, Gemma provides a review of the abandonment schema, it's origin and how it tends to play out in romantic relationships. The 3 ways this schema plays out in romantic relationships are (1) - an avoidance pattern; (2) - a surrendering pattern and (3) - an over-compensating pattern. Gemma gives examples and explains each of these patterns. CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from lovetraps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife

Welcome back to the Red Flag Project In today's episode we play an excerpt from a deep dive discussion on the abandonment schema from our monthly membership program, The Schema Circle. We discuss the abandonment schema and fine tune it's origins, what it actually feels like and the many triggers for this schema. CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from love-traps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife

Welcome back to the Red Flag Project In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the concept of disorganized attachment style and challenge the inclination to worry excessively about labels. Join us as we delve into the complexities of disorganized attachment and shed light on why understanding it shouldn't be a source of distress. We'll discuss the limitations of categorization and emphasize the importance of focusing on the underlying experiences and emotions that shape our attachment patterns. CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from love-traps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife

Interested in finding out more about our new coaching program for women - Her Secure Path. Email us your expression of interest at justineandgemma@goodmood.com.au Welcome back to the Red Flag Project In today's episode Gemma discusses the invisible reasons why so many women find it hard to leave an unhealthy relationship EARLY. Based on her experience and knowledge gained from hearing the stories of hundred's of women, Gemma outlines her top 3 schema-related reasons why women don't exit relationships with partners who shows signs of unavailability, control and or narcissism. Tune in to find out why you may have gone against your best instincts and hung in there too long hoping for your new partner to change. CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from love-traps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife

Interested in finding out more about our new coaching program for women - Her Secure Path. Email us your expression of interest at justineandgemma@goodmood.com.au Welcome back to the Red Flag Project We talk about this so much with our clients. Sometimes spotting red flags isn't the problem, its acting on them for your own best interests. In today's episode we discuss the main reasons why you might ignore red flags when dating. We look at the role of core schemas such as 'abandonment', 'emotional deprivation' and 'defectiveness' and how these schema can negatively influence our decision making. We think you'll enjoy this one if you have ever struggled with leaving a new relationship even though one part of you knew it wasn't right for you. Hope you enjoy. CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from love-traps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife

CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from love-traps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife TRIGGER WARNING - Intimate partner abuse discussed and some sobering statistics of violence/sexual violence against woman are stated. This Episode is an Encore replay of an episode from the Good Mood Clinic Podcast which was released last year. In today's episode we speak with Psychologist Leanne Nunn who has recently completed her PhD research on The Earliest Warning Signs of Intimate Partner Abuse. Leanne has over twenty five years of experience as a psychologist in the clinical, management and training sectors. She is also a PhD Student at the University of Tasmania focusing on intimate partner abuse (IPA). She has worked with women that have experienced IPA or childhood abuse extensively throughout her career, both individually and in groups, across private practice, hospital and community settings. Summary of research findings: This qualitative research project focused on listening to the voices of survivors of IPA and identified four key findings: 1) Women witnessed behaviours by the perpetrator early in the relationship that they felt were inappropriate or concerning or that they simply did not agree with. However, they did not label these behaviours as early warning signs of abuse, even when they were already very familiar with warning signs of abuse. 2) When women witnessed these inappropriate behaviours, they compromised or pushed down their internal reactions to them. 3) Every relationship included perpetrators’ intense charm, pursuit, love or excitement. 4) Every relationship included perpetrators’ controlling behaviours that imposed limits on the victim-survivor. These findings suggest that the socialisation of women (including prioritising their partner’s needs over their own, maintaining the relationship at all costs, and a hope to be ‘swept up’ in their relationship) creates a foundation that can be manipulated by perpetrators to further enhance their abusive tactics. There are important implications of this research for primary prevention programs going forward. Contact for Psychologist Leanne Nunn. http://www.lmnunn.com/ Link to Leanne's book http://www.lmnunn.com/books/

Welcome to our new podcast - you might know us from The Good Mod Clinic Podcast, but now we also have a show dedicated to relationships and red flags! Join us, Gemma Gladstone and Justine Corry for this first episode of our new podcast. Welcome to our first episode of The Red Flag Project! CONNECT WITH US The Red Flag Project: a place for women to do the self-development they need to choose loving, respectful relationships. Instagram Facebook Click the link below to find out more about our online dating course, our course on schema chemistry and how to break free from love-traps and our online membership The Schema Circle. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theredflagproject Schema Therapy for Life: For anyone who wants to become their own pattern-breaker using the wisdom and clarity of Schema Therapy. Instagram Facebook Click below for more information on our online membership The Schema Circle - the first membership to help you break free from your unhelpful patterns using the wisdom of Schema Therapy. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/schematherapyforlife