The Relationship Recovery

The Relationship Recovery Podcast

Tiffany Denny, Kierstyn Franklin

  • When Love Feels Heavy: How to Find Clarity When You’re Torn Between Staying and Leaving

When Love Feels Heavy: How to Find Clarity When You’re Torn Between Staying and Leaving

Tuesday 18th November 2025

Explore the emotional weight of love and discover how to find clarity when torn between staying or leaving in a relationship.
30 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Healing

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The Relationship Recovery Podcast
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Healing Relationships
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Recovery Reimagined
Relationships & Community
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When Love Feels Heavy: Finding Clarity in Relationship Limbo

Episode Overview

  • Understand four patterns that keep you stuck: guilt keeper, overthinker, trauma loyalties, hope holder.
  • Connect with your inner voice to find clarity in relationships.
  • Utilise resources like quizzes and courses for guidance.
  • Balance personal life and professional responsibilities.
  • Trust yourself to make the best decision for your life.
The tools I need to overcome the obstacles in my life are available to me now. I welcome these obstacles without fear.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? The latest episode of The Relationship Recovery Podcast is back with Season 5, and it's tackling the heavy emotions tied to love and relationships. Hosts Kierstyn Franklin and Tiffany Denny, fresh from a well-deserved hiatus, bring clarity and deeper support for those stuck in relationship limbo. Ever felt torn between staying and leaving?
This episode breaks down the trauma responses that keep you looping and introduces four patterns that emerge when you're stuck: the guilt keeper, the overthinker, trauma loyalties, and the hope holder. These aren't just labels; they're survival strategies that might be holding you back from moving forward or leaving. If you're struggling with clarity, the episode offers resources like a free quiz and courses to help you find your way.
Kierstyn and Tiffany share personal anecdotes about balancing life, work, and family, showing that even experts face challenges. They emphasise the importance of listening to your inner voice and trusting yourself. Whether you're folding laundry or driving late at night, this episode is here to guide you towards clarity and peace in your relationship decisions. Remember, you're not alone in this journey. As Kierstyn and Tiffany put it, you're brave for facing the truth and believing that peace is possible.
So why not take a step towards clarity today?
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