Advice for Men

5 Powerful Lessons Losing Can Teach You

Posted on March 16, 2019March 12, 2019 by Elizabeth Overstreet

I have been watching a new documentary on Netflix called Losers. It showcases individuals who were extremely talented, worked hard at their craft for many years and while sustaining some level of success, missed out on winning what would have put them at the peak of their aspirations. We often focus on winners, but we don’t focus on the journey of losses, often times significant ones, that these individuals experienced along the way. One friend of mine would often say to me that you will get a 1,000 no’s before you get a yes and while the number is extreme, I think this metaphor has some trut...

Black Love—Relatable Things with Mack and McBride Podcast

Posted on March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 by Elizabeth Overstreet

I went on the Relatable Things with Mack and McBride Podcast to wrap up Black History Month with a talk about black love. I'm always surprised that people balk at the idea of involving an expert in finding someone who is compatible with them. We' are willing to pay a personal trainer to motivate us for fitness. We are willing to pay a great deal of money for education in preparation for our careers, but most of us leave our relationships to chance. And yet when you are in a relationship if it is the wrong fit, the cost is mental, physical, emotional, and financial anguish. Who you...

7 Lessons I’ve Learned From Heartbreak

Posted on March 2, 2019February 28, 2019 by Elizabeth Overstreet

There isn’t a simple cure for heartbreak. There just isn’t. Sometimes you have to flow with it, feel it, and probably most important, learn from it so that you can heal and move forward. As a relationship coach, there are specific topics that I am often asked about by those I coach, but a topic that most of my clients suffer from most is the power of heartbreak. It is crippling, debilitating emotionally and physically, and it can set back even the strongest among us. Here are 7 Lessons I’ve learned from heartbreak that will help you move on and forward: 1. It isn’t always about y...

Let’s Talk About Love

Posted on February 20, 2019February 18, 2019 by Elizabeth Overstreet

[audio mp3="https://elizabethoverstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Elizabeth-Overstreet-Radio-Segment-20190214.mp3"][/audio] How do you attract who you want into your life? How do you know if you are in a healthy relationship? Why is love so complicated? Listen in on my discussion with Erroll, KMac, Pam, Jaz, and I on the Sports Shop Radio Show, an affiliate of ESPN, as we talk about love and answer these questions. Don't forget to share in the comments your thoughts about the interview. XoXO Elizabeth

Warning Signs That You May be in a Toxic Relationship (Part 3) on @RTRLRadio

Posted on February 13, 2019February 18, 2019 by Elizabeth Overstreet

What happens when we choose to stay in a toxic relationship? What if you are married to a toxic person? How do you know if you should get a divorce? We do intensive research before buying a house, a car, or even a new stereo. Rarely do we take the same steps to make sure we are entering a healthy relationship. But relationships touch every aspect of our lives. They affect us emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Often we feel we're in too deep by the time we realize something is wrong. Once we suspect we're in a toxic relationship, we need to do some serious thinking. Choosing to rem...

Warning Signs That You May be in a Toxic Relationship (Part 2) on @RTRLRadio

Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 by Elizabeth Overstreet

How do we protect ourselves against toxic relationships? What are the warning signs of a toxic relationship? How do we know when to leave a toxic relationship? Toxic relationships are sneaky. When we first fall in love, it's easy to idealize our partner and ignore the red flags. We discussed some of these tell-tale signs in Part I of this series. Today we delve further into toxic relationships. How do we know if we're in a toxic relationship? Be aware of your and your partners behavior and look out for these patterns: You spend more time being unhappy than happy You find ...

Warning Signs That You May be in a Toxic Relationship (Part 1) on @RTRLRadio

Posted on January 30, 2019February 6, 2019 by Elizabeth Overstreet

How do we fall into toxic relationships? What are the tell-tale signs of a toxic relationship? How do we stop the toxic cycle? No one purposely seeks out a toxic partner. Often, we’re mysteriously drawn to them. Things are exciting and passionate in the beginning, but little by little we sense something is off. Often, we blame ourselves. If we could just do everything right for our partner, the relationship would be okay. Unfortunately, this is not usually the case. The first thing to look at is yourself. What you attract correlates with where you are mentally, emotionally, and s...

Surviving R. Kelly – A Candid Discussion

Posted on January 19, 2019January 25, 2019 by Elizabeth Overstreet

Tune in to our video and share it with your friends and family as Alisha Bradley, a Life Coach, and former Domestic Abuse Counselor, and I discuss the recent Lifetime docuseries about R. Kelly and why it has created such polarizing responses and triggers for all of us. We have a real and open conversation about this topic, and while it is uncomfortable, it is making us rethink and revisit the way we may have typically viewed domestic abuse in relationships. Please share your comments about what you think of the video and other topics you would like to see Alisha and I discuss in the futu...

Why We Love Toxic Relationships And Unavailable Partners Part II—Orion Group Podcast

Posted on December 27, 2018January 25, 2019 by Elizabeth Overstreet

Robert Dunn and I continue discussing my article 11 Specific Reasons Why We Love Toxic Relationships And Unavailable Partners on The Orion Group Podcast. Toxic relationships are addictive, and just like with drugs, a person involved in a toxic relationship must go through a process of acceptance and recovery in order to heal and have a normal, healthy life. Often, people don't realize they are in a toxic relationship because they grew up in a dysfunctional household where unhealthy behaviors were the norm. If a person stays in this toxic relationship, it puts their emotional and ...

Why We Love Toxic Relationships And Unavailable Partners Part I—Orion Group Podcast

Posted on December 18, 2018January 25, 2019 by Elizabeth Overstreet

I had the pleasure of discussing my article 11 Specific Reasons Why We Love Toxic Relationships And Unavailable Partners with Robert Dunn on The Orion Group Podcast. How do you know if you're in a toxic relationship? Why are we attracted to narcissistic or emotionally unavailable partners? How do free ourselves from being addicted to rollercoaster relationships? Find out all these answers and more in this episode! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW! You are capable of receiving love. There is a relationship that will work for you. Sometimes all you need is a nud...