Beginnings can't come without endings. And though it feels bittersweet to say, this episode, episode 100, marks the final episode of Relationship Reminders. For now, the podcast is coming to an end, but it's a beginning in many other ways. I'll still be creating content about relationships/self-development (and hopefully more resources, tools, and products in the future!). For now, find me on Instagram (handle below). Thanks for listening as always! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

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Ep.100: Endings Aren't Failures

Is there a downside to being the "bigger person" in arguments? Sometimes, it might be better to skip taking the high road when dealing with difficult people. Listen now to find out why! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.99: The Problem With Being the Bigger Person

Are you afraid that the passion will die out, or does it feel like it already has? If your relationship has become a little boring, that might actually be a good sign! Listen now to find out why passion isn't everything and why it's okay if the spark is gone. ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.98: Is the Passion Gone? Why That Might Be a Good Thing

Love isn't all you need, though it's still important in relationships. But are your feelings for others actually love, or something else? Listen to this episode where I talk about what really makes love love, plus a surprising (though cute and relatable) example of love to model your relationships after. ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.97: What Love Is and Isn't

When your relationship is at a crossroads, the answer is always to start a new relationship—but that doesn't have to involve breaking up. In this episode, I talk about the big changes that can help renew your relationship and how to avoid repeating the same relationship problems over and over. Tune in now! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.96: Starting a New Relationship (Without Breaking Up)

Gaslighting is a popular buzzword these days, but it's more than just that: it's a toxic and manipulative relationship behavior. Listen now to learn about what gaslighting really is, what it looks like, and how to know if you're gaslighting yourself! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.95: What Actually IS Gaslighting?

Are there people in your life who always drain your energy? Do you know someone who seems to trigger you every time you interact? You may have energy vampires in your life! But there is one major tip that can help you protect your energy. Listen now to find out what it is! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.94: How to Avoid Being Drained by Energy Vampires

Saying no is important, but sometimes saying yes is equally valuable. But if you're struggling to say yes to things outside of your comfort zone, you might be overprotecting yourself. Listen now for more on balancing protection, vulnerability, and experience in relationships and life in general. ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.93: Protection vs Experience in Relationships and Life

Are you still struggling with clear communication? Gender roles and norms might be the reason why. For hetero couples in particular, this episode is for you. Men and women are taught to stay quiet or avoid direct communication in different ways. But you can start rewriting the rules and norms in your own relationship. Tune in now to start learning how! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.92: The Gender Stereotypes That Silence Us

Healthy relationships are NOT built on control. But if you find yourself sometimes craving control, you're not alone. Find out what causes us to seek control in relationships and what you can do instead to start letting go. Tune in now! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.91: Control in Relationships

It's time to log off of social media. In this episode, I talk about the difference between inside-out and outside-in relationships. When we focus on how our lives and relationships look on the outside, they may suffer more on the inside. Listen now for this quick-yet-essential relationship reminder! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.90: Are Your Relationships Inside-Out or Outside-In?

Do you struggle with both anxiety and avoidance in relationships? Do your relationships feel like a rollercoaster, and it seems like your needs are never getting met? You may be struggling with a fearful avoidant attachment style. Use my tips in this episode to start overcoming insecure attachment and start building healthier thoughts and habits. Tune in now! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.89: Overcoming Fearful Avoidant Attachment

I've talked a lot about the importance of clear communication, but what does clear communication actually look like in relationships? The last time I devoted an entire episode to talking about relationship communication skills was two years ago, back in episode 3 (when the podcast was still called "Bad Girlfriend Radio"!). So I'm revisiting the topic today with a few updates and new tips to try. Listen now to start practicing healthier communication in your relationships! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.88: Clear Communication, Revisited

You know the feeling: you ditched that friend or broke up with that ex, and later, you realize there were so many red flags you missed! In this episode, I talk about five common reasons why people ignore red flags. Listen now to get to know these five reasons so you can stop being colorblind and start seeing the red flags! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.87: Why You're Missing Red Flags

Being dishonest isn't just about telling lies—it's also about omitting and ignoring important truths. To make the best decisions for both yourself and your relationships, you have to face the truth. Find out what it means to delay the truth, how to know if you're doing it, and why it's time to face reality. Listen in now for this no-sugarcoat episode! ACCESS FREEBIES: brieschmidt.com/signup INSTAGRAM: @brie_schmidt EMAIL contact@brieschmidt.com

Ep.86: Are You Delaying the Truth?

Welcome to Bad Girlfriend Radio, the podcast for empowered relationship advice and feminist relationship coaching with no shame and no sugarcoat - all real talk! Host and coach Brie Schmidt walks you through topics on navigating dating troubles, healthy relationship habits, self love, and so much more. Listen now to upgrade your love life and your entire life.

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