DeepSummary
The episode starts with a touching letter from a listener sharing how Alexis' podcast helped her escape an abusive relationship and rebuild her life. Alexis is moved by the letter and appreciates the listener's vulnerability.
Alexis then proceeds to answer several listener questions. The first question is from someone whose brother is in an abusive relationship, and Alexis advises maintaining a connection with the brother while setting boundaries with the abusive partner.
The remaining questions deal with issues like a partner liking explicit social media content, and a boyfriend's weed addiction affecting the relationship. Alexis provides thoughtful advice, emphasizing open communication and prioritizing one's needs.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Maintain connection with loved ones in abusive relationships, but set boundaries with the abusive partner.
- Open and vulnerable communication is key to addressing relationship challenges.
- Don't sacrifice your well-being for a partner unwilling to change destructive behaviors.
- Words without consistent action signify when to prioritize your own needs over an unwilling partner.
- Personal accountability is crucial when dealing with a loved one's self-destructive choices.
- Seek to understand your partner's perspective while being firm about your boundaries.
- Provide a supportive environment, but don't enable self-destructive behaviors in your partner.
- Trust your instincts about what is and isn't acceptable behavior in a relationship.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “The four of us are now growing and glowing I believe that you literally saved our lives.“ by Anonymous listener
- “You don't have to go down with the fucking ship.“ by Alexis Fernandez
- “If there's lack of action and all talk, that's kind of your answer, unfortunately.“ by Alexis Fernandez
- “You can't decide that for him.“ by Alexis Fernandez
- “Hopefully that's given you a little bit to think about and some insight into how to go about this.“ by Alexis Fernandez
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Episode Information
Do You F*cking Mind?
LiSTNR
3/7/24
Let's get into HEAD NOISE where I answer your questions about friendship, work, love, relationships, you name it! If you want your question answered you can email me at info@dyfmpod.com .
- My sister-in-law and I have a complicated relationship. I believe she is abusive toward my brother and has told him that I am the one making things difficult. Is the only way forward to cut my brother, who is my best friend, out of my life completely? Is there another way forward?
- My boyfriend has been liking provocative photos of other women online, from barely clothed photos to twerking videos. We are in a long distance relationship and I had expressed that I wasn’t comfortable doing this, and then he stopped. However I can’t get over the fact that he was doing it in the first place. What should I do?
- Since COVID my boyfriend started smoking w33d everyday, suffered burnout 7 months ago and stopped going to work. I’m losing my patience with him, have tried to talk to him, and he wants to stop this behaviour but he doesn’t. How do I support him while not forgetting about myself. When do I know when enough is enough?
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- Send YOUR Head Noise questions to info@dyfmpod.com
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CREDITS
Host: Alexis Fernandez
Executive Producer & Editor: Elise Cooper
Digital Producer: Zoe Panaretos
DYFM Social Producer: Shania Magua
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh
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