Love, Vulnerability and Boundaries | #060

It's a deep dive into the complexities of modern relationships. Louie opens up about his struggles with balancing healthy boundaries and offering genuine love, while reflecting on his partner's perceived lack of effort in their shared home life. He explores the challenges of conflict resolution, emotional growth, and the fear of embracing vulnerable love. Michael shares powerful insights into how his father's influence shaped his current relationships, and how emotional well-being and self-acceptance impact his approach to love. The conversation takes a thought-provoking turn as Louie and Michael debate: Does love need to be earned?<br><br>Support the pod:<br><a href='http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod'>http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod</a><br><a href='http://secondhandtherapypod.com/'>http://secondhandtherapypod.com</a><br><br>Follow us here: <br><a href='http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod'>http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod</a><br><a href='http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod'>http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod</a><br><a href='http://instagram.com/itsloubear'>http://instagram.com/itsloubear</a><br><a href='http://instagram.com/malonecomedy'>http://instagram.com/malonecomedy</a><br><br>Contact us:<br><a href='https://gmail.com/'>secondhandtherapypod@gmail.com</a><br>818-850-2448Support the pod:<br>PATREON - <a href='http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod'>Join Patreon for Exclusives</a><br>MERCH - <a href='http://secondhandtherapypod.com'>Shop Merch</a><br><br>Follow us here: <br><a href='http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod'>http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod</a><br><a href='http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod'>http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod</a><br><a href='http://instagram.com/itsloubear'>http://instagram.com/itsloubear</a><br><a href='http://instagram.com/malonecomedy'>http://instagram.com/malonecomedy</a><br><br>Contact us:<br><a href='https://gmail.com/'>secondhandtherapypod@gmail.com</a><br><a href='https://tel:818/'>818-850-2448</a><br>PO BOX 230595, Las Vegas, NV 89105<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Secondhand Therapy is a funny, honest mental health podcast where two unlicensed best friends unpack their weekly therapy sessions.Join Louie Paoletti and Michael Malone as they explore anxiety, ADHD, grief, masculinity, and emotional growth—with humor, heart, and total transparency. Each episode blends raw self-reflection with real time takes on therapy, trauma, relationships, and the messy process of healing.It’s real talk about mental health in the modern world, and why personal growth is so damn hard.