WAIT, Let's Talk About That with Dr. Lee Long & Lila Pond

Anonymous: I’ve Spent My Whole Life Thinking About What People Think of Me

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288114/fan_mail/new] In today’s conversation, an anonymous guest opens up about his lifelong search for attention, approval, and validation.  From relationships and flirtation to achievement and external success, he describes the exhausting cycle of wanting to feel wanted while never fully believing the affirmation he receives. As the conversation unfolds, deeper questions begin to surface. What happens when your sense of self is shaped by what other people think of you? Why does validation never seem to last? And how do you begin to separate genuine connection from the need to be reassured that you matter? Through it all, one question anchors the conversation. Where am I in this? As you listen, notice what comes up for you in your own story, because even if the situation is different, the patterns are often the same. If you’ve ever chased approval, avoided uncomfortable emotions, or felt disconnected from yourself, this conversation will likely resonate in a very real way. Get Dr. Lee Long’s brand new book WAIT, Where Am I in This here: https://tinyurl.com/mtfm6bh8 [https://tinyurl.com/mtfm6bh8] The WAIT, Let's Talk About That with Dr. Lee Long podcast is intended solely for general informational purposes and does not represent the practice of medicine, therapeutic and psychiatric services, nursing, or other professional health care services. It also does not constitute the provision of medical, therapeutic or psychiatric advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is established. The information on this podcast and any materials linked from it are used at the user's own risk. The content provided through this podcast should not be considered a replacement for professional medical, therapeutic, or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is important that users do not ignore or postpone seeking medical, therapeutic, or psychiatric advice for any health or mental health condition they might have, and should always consult with their health care professionals regarding such conditions. www.drleelong.com Instagram: @dr.leelong TikTok: @dr.leelong Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.leelong/ [https://www.facebook.com/dr.leelong/] Dr. Lee Long’s book: WAIT, Where Am I in This on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/WAIT-Where-Am-I-This/dp/1963366115/ref=sr_1_1?crid=O271C452UNGI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WVYWJiR7qaP9nubSrNqSELWNpE5KaFQCY1CLp-U9uC5YFVwD41nWrqed1BaTeRUo7L3ofyOxJjT54t4dtLLi3BHE_OcFdmK_l2PPH7MMyThWdaoFdNPhlzsVgrPHDgPAx1WCxpprMyFbDNRyIm9rmQFzZve9VxXAMYPcfUhKbgLYnexkPQB_mEB7gZvk_uoc9KWQwdyD4lUlmnjaVN1PjTrz34qMKydGehn7LifSUZc.oJ5rzYuWH7EAi12hJNf5GHRFu-MRVdKqMMytX09rX24&dib_tag=se&keywords=wait+where+am+in+in+this&qid=1778871192&sprefix=wait+where+am+%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1]

Anonymous: I Want Love…So Why Do I Keep Running From It?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288114/fan_mail/new] This episode is different. Instead of talking about the WAIT framework, you will hear it in action through a real, unscripted conversation with an anonymous guest. This is the first of several episodes this season where Dr. Lee Long will sit down with anonymous guests and walk through real life situations they are navigating using the WAIT method in real time. Most people do not struggle with understanding concepts. They struggle with applying them in the moments that matter. What unfolds in this conversation is something many people quietly struggle with. Wanting love, connection, and a future with someone while also feeling the urge to pull away, shut down, or disappear when things start to get real. As the conversation continues, deeper patterns begin to surface. Fear of losing yourself. Fear of being too much. The internal conflict between knowing you are worthy of love and still protecting yourself from being hurt. Through it all, one question anchors the entire conversation. Where am I in this? You will hear how learning to locate yourself, what you think, feel, believe, and experience, can shift the way you show up in relationships without losing who you are. As you listen, notice what comes up for you. Not just in the story being shared, but in your own, because even if the situation is different, the patterns are often the same. The WAIT, Let's Talk About That with Dr. Lee Long podcast is intended solely for general informational purposes and does not represent the practice of medicine, therapeutic and psychiatric services, nursing, or other professional health care services. It also does not constitute the provision of medical, therapeutic or psychiatric advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is established. The information on this podcast and any materials linked from it are used at the user's own risk. The content provided through this podcast should not be considered a replacement for professional medical, therapeutic, or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is important that users do not ignore or postpone seeking medical, therapeutic, or psychiatric advice for any health or mental health condition they might have, and should always consult with their health care professionals regarding such conditions. www.drleelong.com Instagram: @dr.leelong TikTok: @dr.leelong Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.leelong/ [https://www.facebook.com/dr.leelong/]

The WAIT Framework: Where Am I in This?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288114/fan_mail/new] Have you ever felt stuck, invisible, or like you’re disappearing in your relationships with friends, family, work, or romantic partners? In this first episode of Wait, Let’s Talk About That, Dr. Lee Long and co-host Lila Pond introduce the WAIT Framework, a simple, practical strategy to help you pause, check in with yourself, and start showing up fully as you in every relationship. Through relatable stories, real listener questions, and actionable takeaways, Dr. Lee and Lila guide you to: * Notice where you’ve been disappearing or adapting too much * Understand why you react the way you do in relationships * Take small steps to reclaim your voice and presence By the end of the episode, you’ll have a roadmap to stop getting lost in others’ moods and decisions and instead bring your healthiest “me” to the “we.” This week’s challenge? Notice one moment where you tend to disappear and take one small action to show up as yourself. Pause. Reflect. Ask yourself: Where am I in this? www.drleelong.com Instagram: @dr.leelong TikTok: @dr.leelong Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.leelong/ ------------------ The WAIT, Let's Talk About That with Dr. Lee Long podcast is intended solely for general informational purposes and does not represent the practice of medicine, therapeutic and psychiatric services, nursing, or other professional health care services. It also does not constitute the provision of medical, therapeutic or psychiatric advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is established. The information on this podcast and any materials linked from it are used at the user's own risk. The content provided through this podcast should not be considered a replacement for professional medical, therapeutic, or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is important that users do not ignore or postpone seeking medical, therapeutic, or psychiatric advice for any health or mental health condition they might have, and should always consult with their health care professionals regarding such conditions.

Trailer: Introducing "WAIT, Let's Talk About That" with Dr. Lee Long

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288114/fan_mail/new] Ever feel like you’re losing yourself in your relationships? WAIT, Let’s Talk About That with Dr. Lee Long is a podcast for anyone ready to understand themselves and show up differently. Dr. Lee Long guides you with stories, insights, and reflection prompts so you can create more authentic, connected relationships and bring a healthy “me” to every “we.” NEW EPISODES COMING SOON! www.drleelong.com Instagram: @dr.leelong TikTok: @dr.leelong Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.leelong/

Building Healthy Sexual Relationships

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288114/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Restoration Beyond the Couch, Dr. Lee Long sits down with Nancy Houston, a seasoned sex therapist, to talk openly about sex, intimacy, and the struggles that can often go unspoken. Together, they explore how intimacy impacts emotional health, the challenges couples may face, and pathways toward healing and deeper connection. This conversation sheds light on a sensitive but essential topic, offering both understanding and hope for those navigating intimacy issues.