Hi dear listeners, and welcome back to the Unfiltered Podcast. Today, we’re diving into a sensitive yet incredibly important topic: childhood traumas. What are childhood traumas, and how can they impact our romantic relationships in the future?

We’re joined by an incredible guest who will bring clarity to developmental psychology, helping us see beyond childhood traumas. I’m thrilled to introduce Elena Smirnova, a clinical and counseling psychologist specializing in family therapy. With over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families, Elena focuses on understanding how our past, particularly our childhood, shapes the way we connect with others as adults. Currently, Elena has relocated to the US to pursue a doctoral degree in marriage and family counseling.

I’ve known Elena for many years now, and I can’t wait to dive into this conversation about childhood traumas. By the end of today’s episode, I hope you'll be able to recognize behavior patterns appearing from the past that may hold you back from building healthy romantic dynamics.

Enjoy the episode!

ILY XOXO

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Hi, dear listeners, and welcome back to the Unfiltered Podcast! Today’s episode is part of my Autumn Diaries, where I'll be sharing what’s been happening with me lately and spilling some tea—my thoughts on Halloween madness and the possibility of relocation Since this is a psychological podcast, I won’t leave you out—so we’ll also dive into a topic of my choice. As we transition from autumn to winter, I want to focus on FOMO. The phenomenon of FOMO is extremely common, especially among younger individuals. I'll explain why you might feel it, how it can affect your life, and offer some practical and mindful tips you can use to stay sane and maintain a positive outlook during these gray days. So, let’s dive into my autumn diaries.

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ILY XOXO

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Hi, dear LADIES… listeners, and welcome back to the Unfiltered Podcast! Today, we're diving into the psychological and biological reasons behind chasing behavior, focusing on gender role reversal and why women may be more inclined to pursue in the early stages of a relationship. We’ll also discuss why this approach often backfires and can push men away. Though it may sound controversial, it's a topic that needs to be addressed. In today's episode, I aim to shift your mindset from chasing to attracting by building your self-confidence. If you're in your 20s or early 30s, navigating dating apps, relationship goals, and figuring out what works, this episode is for you.

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ILY XOXO

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Hi, dear listeners, and welcome back to the Unfiltered Podcast! Today, we're diving into the topic of flirting. Often seen as a way to express romantic or physical interest, flirting can also be a powerful tool to boost your confidence and build connections, both platonic and romantic. In this episode, we'll break down the psychology of flirting, including how to build confidence in your flirting skills, the different flirting styles, verbal and non-verbal cues, and why it's really about self-assurance and keeping expectations low. We'll also highlight some common flirting pitfalls so that, by the end of today's episode, you'll have everything you need to master the dance of attraction. Enjoy the episode!

ILY XOXO

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Hi dear listeners, and welcome back to the Unfiltered Podcast. One of the most popular episodes on Unfiltered explored love and hormones. Today, we shift our focus to relationship psychology and communication, diving into love languages. I'll help you identify your own love language, understand your partner’s, and nurture healthy, loving communication. We'll also review each love language from both male and female perspectives. Finally, I'll share tips on how to express your love language without sparking conflict, whether it involves gift-giving or seeking attention.

I hope this episode inspires you to reflect on your love language and helps you avoid future misunderstandings. When you truly understand the way your partner communicates love, listening becomes easier, and guessing becomes unnecessary. Enjoy today's episode!

ILY XOXO

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Hi, dear listeners! Welcome back to the Unfiltered, No BS Psychology Podcast. Today's episode is a special edition….BIRTHDAY EPISODE… Where I’ll be sharing 25 lessons I’ve learned in 25 years. It was my birthday on the 6th of September, and I wanted to share some insights from my life with you. While I still have much more to explore, I can already see a significant difference in my behavior, character, and life compared to five years ago. There have been many failures, lessons learned, and goals achieved along the way. I hope you find this episode helpful or at least entertaining, and maybe some of my lessons will save you time and pain as you navigate your 20s. Let’s dive in!

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Hi dear listeners, welcome back to the Unfiltered, No BS Psychology Podcast. Today's episode features a one-on-one conversation about red flags for relationships in our 20s. The red flags you notice at the beginning are the reason you'll most likely exit the relationship later—or they'll be the reason you’re deeply unhappy in a relationship. To try and save your time and avoid pain after a toxic breakup, we will be discussing common and uncommon behaviors that you should be aware of, even if they are not deal-breakers for you. Then, we will look back at your childhood to see why you or your partner might be developing certain traits that evolve into toxic behavior later in life. We will also explore why you might be blind to or even attracted to red flags in your potential partners and see how we can break that pattern. People don’t change, and I’ve noticed that my gut was always telling me to run before diving deeper into a situation with someone… Yet you just ignored it. Let's dive in.

ILY XOXO

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Hi dear listeners, welcome back to the Unfiltered, No BS Psychology Podcast. Today's episode is a one-on-one on a highly requested topic from you: my wellness story. From being severely underweight and struggling with clinical depression to achieving a healthy body and mind. In today's episode, we will dive deep into the importance of the mind-body connection and how to achieve this synergy. In fact, I will provide some coping strategies and activities you can implement into your life to create a connection between your mind and body, helping you feel strong and confident in your own skin. I'm not a health coach or nutritionist, so I will be sharing only from my own experience. Hopefully, by the end of today's episode, you will look inward and start treating your mind and body as a whole, with love, care, and confidence. Enjoy today's episode! ILY XOXO For more everyday psychology and tips please follow me on IG @nicolekaplan Link to IG Profile: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicolekaplan?igsh=am51NWhrZ3FyNWRl&utm_source=qr⁠ Link YouTube: channel:⁠https://youtu.be/mHCc0hHSzK4?feature=shared⁠