Send us Fan Mail

🎙️ Love Psycho – Episodio: El duelo de alguien que sigue vivo

En este episodio de Love Psycho, Juan conversa con la Dra. Valeria Rivera Smith sobre un tipo de dolor del que se habla poco: el duelo de una relación que terminó, aunque la persona siga viva.

Exploramos cómo una ruptura puede activar un proceso de duelo real, las emociones contradictorias que surgen cuando aún hay amor, y por qué soltar a alguien que todavía existe puede sentirse incluso más difícil que una pérdida definitiva.

También hablamos de las etapas del duelo, cómo se manifiestan en relaciones modernas, y qué herramientas pueden ayudarte a transitar este proceso con más conciencia y compasión hacia ti mismo.

✨ En este episodio hablamos de:

• Qué significa hacer duelo por alguien que sigue vivo
• Las etapas del duelo aplicadas a las rupturas
• Apego emocional y dificultad para soltar
• Cómo procesar el cierre cuando no hay “final claro”
• Estrategias para sanar y reconstruirte

📲 Sigue a la Dra. Valeria:
Instagram: @drvaleriarivera
Práctica: @thehonesthealing

Si estás atravesando una ruptura o intentando soltar a alguien, este episodio te va a acompañar en ese proceso.

#LovePsycho #Duelo #Ruptura #Sanación #SaludMental #Relaciones #AmorPropio

Send us Fan Mail

Intimacy & the Anxious-Avoidant Cycle in Gay Men

With Michael Pezzullo, LMFT

🧠 Episode Overview

In this episode, we break down the anxious-avoidant cycle—why one person craves closeness while the other pulls away, and why that dynamic can feel so intense.

Joined by therapist Michael Pezzullo, LMFT, we also get into his personal journey, his practice, and why he chose to focus on working with gay men. Together, we explore how intimacy shows up in our relationships—and what gets in the way of building something real and secure.

🔥 What We Cover

• The push-pull dynamic between anxious & avoidant partners
• Why this cycle feels so addictive
• Michael’s work with gay men & his approach to therapy
• Barriers to intimacy and emotional availability
• Practical ways to build healthier, more secure connections

💡 Key Takeaways

• Intensity isn’t the same as intimacy
• You shouldn’t have to earn consistency
• Secure connection feels calm, not confusing

🔗 Connect with Michael Pezzullo

Website: https://www.michaelpezzullo.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelpezzullolmft/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Therapy-for-Gay-Men

📣 Follow the Podcast

Instagram: @lovepsychopodcast

Send us Fan Mail

In Episode 2 of Love Psycho, we explore one of the most confusing and emotionally charged dynamics in dating—avoidant attachment.

Why do some people pull away when things start to feel real?
Why does intimacy feel overwhelming instead of safe?
And why do we keep getting attached to people who can’t fully show up?

Juan sits down with Healing With Charlie to break down the psychology behind avoidant behavior—and how it impacts love, sex, and emotional connection.

🎧 What We Cover

• What avoidant attachment really looks like in modern dating
• Why avoidants crave connection—but resist it at the same time
• The anxious + avoidant cycle (and why it’s so addictive)
• Emotional unavailability vs. emotional self-protection
• How avoidants experience love, sex, and vulnerability
• Why they pull away after moments of closeness
• Can avoidants change? What healing actually requires
• How to deal with an avoidant partner without losing yourself
• When to stay… and when to walk away

👤 About the Guest

Healing With Charlie is a content creator focused on helping people navigate breakups, no-contact, and attachment styles with clarity and self-respect.

With an audience of over 150,000, Charlie is known for turning complex emotional patterns—especially anxious and avoidant dynamics—into practical, actionable advice. His work empowers people to heal, rebuild confidence, and approach relationships from a more secure and grounded place.

🌐 Connect with Healing With Charlie

• Website: https://www.healingwithcharlie.co/
  
  
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healingwithcharlie
  
  
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healingwithcharlie
  
  

💭 Why This Episode Matters

If you’ve ever felt confused by someone who is hot and cold…
emotionally distant…
or gives you just enough to keep you attached…

This episode will give you clarity.

Because understanding attachment isn’t about labeling people—
it’s about understanding patterns so you can finally break them.

📲 Follow & Connect

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @lovepsychopodcast

🔥 Call to Action

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it—and don’t forget to rate and review Love Psycho.

Because the more aware you are of your patterns…
the less power they have over you.