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🎙️ Love Psycho – Episodio: El duelo de alguien que sigue vivo
En este episodio de Love Psycho, Juan conversa con la Dra. Valeria Rivera Smith sobre un tipo de dolor del que se habla poco: el duelo de una relación que terminó, aunque la persona siga viva.
Exploramos cómo una ruptura puede activar un proceso de duelo real, las emociones contradictorias que surgen cuando aún hay amor, y por qué soltar a alguien que todavía existe puede sentirse incluso más difícil que una pérdida definitiva.
También hablamos de las etapas del duelo, cómo se manifiestan en relaciones modernas, y qué herramientas pueden ayudarte a transitar este proceso con más conciencia y compasión hacia ti mismo.
✨ En este episodio hablamos de:
 Qué significa hacer duelo por alguien que sigue vivo 
 Las etapas del duelo aplicadas a las rupturas 
 Apego emocional y dificultad para soltar 
 Cómo procesar el cierre cuando no hay “final claro” 
 Estrategias para sanar y reconstruirte 
📲 Sigue a la Dra. Valeria:
Instagram: @drvaleriarivera
Práctica: @thehonesthealing
Si estás atravesando una ruptura o intentando soltar a alguien, este episodio te va a acompañar en ese proceso.
#LovePsycho #Duelo #Ruptura #Sanación #SaludMental #Relaciones #AmorPropio

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🎙️ Love Psycho – Season 2, Episode 3
Intimacy & the Anxious-Avoidant Cycle in Gay Men
With Michael Pezzullo, LMFT
🧠 Episode Overview
In this episode, we break down the anxious-avoidant cycle—why one person craves closeness while the other pulls away, and why that dynamic can feel so intense.
Joined by therapist Michael Pezzullo, LMFT, we also get into his personal journey, his practice, and why he chose to focus on working with gay men. Together, we explore how intimacy shows up in our relationships—and what gets in the way of building something real and secure.
🔥 What We Cover
 The push-pull dynamic between anxious & avoidant partners 
 Why this cycle feels so addictive 
 Michael’s work with gay men & his approach to therapy 
 Barriers to intimacy and emotional availability 
 Practical ways to build healthier, more secure connections 
💡 Key Takeaways
 Intensity isn’t the same as intimacy 
 You shouldn’t have to earn consistency 
 Secure connection feels calm, not confusing 
🔗 Connect with Michael Pezzullo
Website: https://www.michaelpezzullo.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelpezzullolmft/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Therapy-for-Gay-Men

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In Episode 2 of Love Psycho, we explore one of the most confusing and emotionally charged dynamics in dating—avoidant attachment.
Why do some people pull away when things start to feel real?
 Why does intimacy feel overwhelming instead of safe?
 And why do we keep getting attached to people who can’t fully show up?
Juan sits down with Healing With Charlie to break down the psychology behind avoidant behavior—and how it impacts love, sex, and emotional connection.
🎧 What We Cover
 What avoidant attachment really looks like in modern dating 
 Why avoidants crave connection—but resist it at the same time 
 The anxious + avoidant cycle (and why it’s so addictive) 
 Emotional unavailability vs. emotional self-protection 
 How avoidants experience love, sex, and vulnerability 
 Why they pull away after moments of closeness 
 Can avoidants change? What healing actually requires 
 How to deal with an avoidant partner without losing yourself 
 When to stay… and when to walk away 
👤 About the Guest
Healing With Charlie is a content creator focused on helping people navigate breakups, no-contact, and attachment styles with clarity and self-respect.
With an audience of over 150,000, Charlie is known for turning complex emotional patterns—especially anxious and avoidant dynamics—into practical, actionable advice. His work empowers people to heal, rebuild confidence, and approach relationships from a more secure and grounded place.
🌐 Connect with Healing With Charlie
 Website: https://www.healingwithcharlie.co/

 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healingwithcharlie

 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healingwithcharlie

💭 Why This Episode Matters
If you’ve ever felt confused by someone who is hot and cold…
 emotionally distant…
 or gives you just enough to keep you attached…
This episode will give you clarity.
Because understanding attachment isn’t about labeling people—
 it’s about understanding patterns so you can finally break them.
📲 Follow & Connect
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @lovepsychopodcast
🔥 Call to Action
If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it—and don’t forget to rate and review Love Psycho.
Because the more aware you are of your patterns…
 the less power they have over you.

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Attachment, Love, and Sex
🧠 Episode Overview
Welcome to Love Psycho.
This short introduction kicks off the season by exploring the connection between attachment, love, and sex—and how these three forces shape the way we experience relationships.
In just a few minutes, Juan sets the tone for what’s ahead: an honest, unfiltered look at emotional patterns, attraction, and the psychology behind why we love the way we do.
💭 Why This Episode Matters
This is your starting point.
Before we dive deeper into attachment styles and relationship dynamics, this episode invites you to begin looking inward—at your patterns, your experiences, and the way you connect with others.
Because awareness is where everything begins.
📲 Follow & Connect
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @lovepsychopodcast
🔥 Call to Action
If this resonates with you, share it with someone who’s been trying to figure love out—and stay tuned for Episode 2.

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Season Finale with NYC-Based Psychotherapist Emine Tahiraj
In our season finale, we’re going deep into the cosmos of cosmos 🍸 and complex female friendships as we psychoanalyze the iconic HBO series Sex and the City. Juan sits down with NYC-based psychotherapist Emine Tahiraj to dissect the emotional, psychological, and cultural layers of Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha—and the men who orbit their world.
Together, they explore:
The attachment styles of each character (Carrie’s anxious much?)
How therapy is portrayed (and avoided) in the series
Why Mr. Big is basically a walking trauma bond
Whether you're a Charlotte with a Miranda moon or a full-blown Samantha rising, this episode will give you a new lens on a show that shaped a generation.
💭 Spoiler alert: You might never look at “I couldn’t help but wonder…” the same way again.
Guest Bio: Emine Tahiraj, LMHC
Emine is a licensed psychotherapist based in New York City, specializing in relationships, identity, and trauma. She brings a thoughtful, no-BS approach to therapy and cultural commentary—and happens to know a thing or two about emotional baggage in Manolos.
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @mindtheorypsychoanalysis
Website: https://www.eminetahiraj.com/ 
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/emine-tahiraj-new-york-ny/781154 
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