Dissociation & Trauma in Relationships | Understanding Your Partner's Struggles | TLO Podcast

Send us Fan MailShe’s coming off surgery, still recovering, and we’re somehow sitting here celebrating two massive milestones: quitting smoking and finishing Suboxone after years of medication-assisted treatment. We get real about what it feels like when the craving isn’t just a craving, it’s a routine tied to coffee, food, stress, and even intimacy. The biggest surprise is how much progress can come down to a clear mental switch, plus the right support system behind it.We also walk back to the beginning of opioid addiction: nerve pain, early prescriptions, and the moment pills stop being “medicine” and start feeling like confidence, relief, and escape. From there it’s the part people don’t talk about enough, the fear of withdrawal and the daily scramble to avoid getting sick. We talk about functioning addiction, doctor shopping in the early 2000s, and why recovery is more than just quitting a substance. Trauma, mental health, shame, dissociation, and self-sabotage all connect, whether you want them to or not.Then we zoom out to the opioid crisis and the aftermath: pill mills, patients getting cut off, and the way ER visits can feel like a courtroom if you have a history of Suboxone. We share what helped us: accountability, counseling, honest conversations, and finding clinics that actually care. If you need help right now, we point you toward options, including ECMC in Buffalo, and we share ways to reach us for direction.Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find support when it matters most.Support the show

Send us Fan MailYes it's true, we are back! Take a ride with your hosts, Betty and Dave in this grab bag episode! This week we cover all kinds of topics from holiday stress, aliens, autism to couples role play. So hit the play button and get ready for another wild adventure through the world of True Love and Orgasms!!!We Want to hear from you too! Send us a text with the link at the top of the page or you can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook and TikTokSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week Bad Betty and Dave discuss  personal history with addiction, recovery and the toll it can take on a relationship and life. Buckle up and join us for another wild ride through the world of True Love and Orgasms!!! We want to hear your story too! Reach out to us at [email protected] find us on TikTok, Facebook, and Youtube!!!Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis week we dive into some of the needs and fears of men. We discuss the luxury of proper ball support and care as well as todays mature man as an indoor scent enthusiast! Then Betty and Dave dive deep into the meaning of "Love Languages" created by author Gary Chapman and the role these play in our relationships. So settle in and join us for another wild ride into the world of True Love and Orgasms!!! We want to hear your story too! Reach out to us at [email protected] find us on TikTok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!!!Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis week Betty and Dave talk about what drives someone to kill their partner. Then they dive into personal experiences with stalkers along with some tactics to protect yourself. Join us for another wild ride into the world of True Love and Orgasms!!!We want to hear your story too! Reach out to us at [email protected] find us on Tiktok, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!!!Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday Betty and Dave discuss some tactics for dealing with post breakup loneliness. Followed by a look into the newly coined term of being relationship stupid with some real world examples!!! So settle in, buckle up and take a ride with us into the world of True Love and Orgasms!!!Do you have a question for us or an opinion on something we talked about? Please contact us at [email protected] us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TiktokSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis week we elaborate on the full disclosure agreement in our relationship. Todays featured bourbon is Makers Mark #46. While enjoying this fine beverage Betty and Dave reminisce about their younger years And share some bad experiences with cheap liquor. Followed by a PSA regarding aggressive tactics towards women and men from potential suitors. So buckle up, kick back with your valentine and join us for a wild ride into the world of True Love and Orgasms!!!We want to hear your story too! Reach out to us at [email protected] find us on Tiktok, Facebook, and YouTube!!!Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday Betty and Dave talk a little about foot fetish and ponder the appeal of taking those little piggies to market! Followed by TLO's very first Q&A session with some listener submissions. Join us and find out what we had to say!!!We want to hear your story too! Reach out to us!! [email protected] find us on Tiktok, Facebook, and Youtube!!!Support the show

Send us Fan MailToday Betty and Dave discuss the importance of keeping the back end clean and free of residue. Than a conversation about making time for you and your significant other to reconnect and spend time together. We want to hear your story too! Reach out to us!! [email protected] find us on Tiktok, Facebook and YouTube!!!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, Dave and Betty revisit the benefits of semen as a dietary supplement (yes, we're going there again!). We briefly touch on the origins of True Love and Orgasms and the importance of reciprocating hygiene in relationships. Then we take a deep dive into dissociative episodes, how they relate to traumatic experiences, and the challenges of navigating these difficult situations with your partner.So strap in (or on) for another wild ride through the world of True Love And Orgasms!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Want to comment on something we've discussed? Have some insight to share? Want to tell us your own story or get our opinion on something you're experiencing in your relationship?Email us at [email protected] stories and questions may be featured on the show. No names will be used, and your privacy will be respected.We can't wait to hear from you!Real conversations. Unfiltered opinions. No topic off limits.Support the show